XVII Sunday after Pentecost

October 5, 2025

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Those Who Serve

The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, October 5, 2025

8 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice: Rob Johnson

Lector: Bernie Lasoski

Usher: Mark Hendricks

10 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist: Fred Astman

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst

Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman

Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez

1st Server: Maya Sanchez

2nd Server: Daphne Rhodes

Torches: Riley Shomo & Annabella Scales

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Doreen Mills & Jim Bathurst

Lector I & Intercessor: Tori Wishnick

Lector II: Jean Lucas

Ushers: Charles Lewis & Steve Rash

Nursery: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock Up: Nathan Wishnick

Note writer: Marilyn McGeoch

Food Bank: Mike & Darcie Sanchez

Vestry Counters: Team 2: Tori Wishnick & Laura Eramus

The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Sunday, October 12, 2025

8 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski

Lector: Maureen Carrigan

Usher: Mark Hendricks

10 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist: Fred Astman

Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis

Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman

Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez

1st Server: Maya Sanchez

2nd Server: Daphne Rhodes

Torches: Riley Shomo & Annabella Scales

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Steve Lewis

Lector I & Intercessor: Charles Lewis

Lector II: Jennifer Lewis

Ushers: Steve Shomo & Mike Sanchez

Nursery: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock Up: Nathan Wishnick

Note writer: Cheryl Rhiner

Food Bank: Sue Velasquez

Vestry Counters: Team 3: Steve Lewis, Roberta Shomo, Charles Lewis

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Readings for The Eighteenth Sunday

after Pentecost

October 12, 2025

Proper 23

First Reading: Ruth 1:8-19

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Gospel: Luke 17:11-19

*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible Translation

Liturgical Schedule this Week

Wednesday, October 8

Feria

Mass with Prayers for Healing

10:00 am

Thursday October 9

Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, 1253

6:30 pm Mass

Friday, October 10

Feria

5:30 pm Evening Prayer

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Announcements

With joy and thanksgiving, we will welcome Christopher Edward Kirshner as a member of the family of Christ with his Baptism at 10:00 Mass on October 5, 2025.

Monday Night Bible Study has started

Our weekly Bible Study is on Mondays at 8:00 PM via Zoom. This fall, we’ll spend 12 weeks exploring 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus—letters that shape much of our Sunday worship this season. Together, we’ll reflect on themes of church leadership and faithful teaching using the N. T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guide.

We’ve had wonderful discussions in the past and would love for you to join us!

Zoom Link

✨ Acolytes Wanted! ✨

Calling all students entering 3rd grade and up!

Do you (or someone you know) have:

🔹 A heart to serve

🔹 A curious spirit

🔹 A desire to grow in faith

If so, come be part of our Acolyte Ministry at Christ Church!

Who Can Join?

👉 Anyone entering 3rd grade or older

Why Be an Acolyte?

Serve God in a meaningful way
Build confidence & leadership skills
Make new friends & grow in community

Interested?

Contact Robertta Shomo to get retreat details and be added to the Fall acolyte schedule.

✨ Come be a light in worship — and learn to carry it! ✨

ECW - Episcopal Church Women

All women who attend Christ Church are considered members of the ECW. Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ECW meetings will resume in October. Click to download & print the 2025-2026 Registration Form

Brotherhood of St. Andrew

Join The Brotherhood of St. Andrew for prayer, study, and service. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men within the Anglican Communion with the commission of spreading Christ’s kingdom among men and youth. The Mission of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been bringing men and youth to Jesus Christ since its founding in 1883. The Brotherhood in fulfilling its mission does so by following the three key disciplines of prayer, study, and service. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting. The next meeting is October 16, 2025.

Chorister rehearsals start this Sunday, October 5th, at noon.

Children in 2nd grade and above are invited to join the Christ Church Choristers. We are affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music, which provides a framework for choral singers to develop their vocal skills, their musical understanding, and their knowledge of the repertoire. No previous choral/singing experience required! We have a short rehearsal following Sunday school most Sundays, and sing in the service with the adult choir 1-2 times per month. We have a lot of fun, and we hope to have more children join us! If your child/grandchild would like to become a chorister, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/j8StoLfiWrdAHrro9

Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries

Greater Cooperative Ministries needs our help. Donations are especially needed at this time due to continued high numbers of clients. What an impact Christ Church could make if each family set a goal to bring 1 (one) item to church every week.

Some special request items are:

Cold cereal
Mac & Cheese
Hearty Soups
Grape jelly
Pasta & Sauce
Powdered milk

Please go to gwcm.org for more information and to see what else is needed.

If you have any questions, please contact Darcie Sanchez (856) 906-8800.

Information about monetary donations and events can be found at GWCM.org.

Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries

October Fundraiser

GWCM is currently selling Boscov’s coupons for 25% off your purchases. It is valid for Wednesday, October 22^nd only. Coupons are only $5. Please see Darcie Sanchez after service if you would like to purchase one.

Thanksgiving Drive

The GWCM is currently asking for our help collecting items for Thanksgiving dinner.

Some examples are:

Stuffing, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables (Potatoes, Yams, Onions, Squash, Carrots, Beans), Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Rice, Corn Muffin Mix, Jell-O or Pudding Mix.

We encourage every family at Christ Church to bring in one item each week to fill our table for this important ministry in our local community. Imagine the bounty we would be able to deliver!

Look for our table at the back of fellowship hall. We will be collecting until November 1^st. This will allow time to assemble the bags for each family.

This is a separate collection from our ongoing weekly food delivery

Pastoral Care Team

Our Vision Statement

The vision of the Pastoral Care Team is to engage the parish in a ministry to serve God by following the commandment of Jesus to ‘to love thy neighbor as ourselves’ and caring for those in need or transition by establishing a personal relationship with them in the name of the Lord.

Listed below are the ways in which we care for the people of Christ Church.

Parish Pathfinders

This is a group of people who have volunteered to provide transportation to parishioners who need and request a ride to church services and activities.

Martha’s Meals

This is a group of parishioners, some who prepare and others who deliver meals to families who are in immediate need due to illness, birth of a child, or death in the family.

Visitation and Caregiving

This ministry does not require nursing skills. It is a way that we connect with our hospitalized and homebound parishioners and also their families to check on their needs and offer support.

Pastoral Care Team

Deb Allbright, Jean Lucas, Doreen Mills, Barbara O’Mealia

If you or someone you know in the parish is in need, please contact the church office (856)845-0190).

Remembrances for All Souls Day

We invite you to honor and remember your departed loved ones this All Soul's Day. Please use the All Soul’s Day envelopes in the pew rack. If you have any questions, please contact the office (856)845-0190 or office@christchurch.woodburynj.org

Mark your Calendars!

All Saints Day Mass

Saturday, November 1, 2025

10:00 am

All Souls Day Mass (Transferred)

Monday, November 3, 2025

6:30 pm

Vestry Members

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Vestry Retreat

Convention Delegates

November 21-22, 2025

Diocese of New Jersey Convention

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