CCN Weekly News: October 13, 2022

Weekly news & announcements

October 13, 2022

Collect of the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer List

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The Week Ahead

See what's happening this week and month on our online calendar.

Church School News

Read the latest scoop here.

Thank you to those serving this weekend!

Lector: Amy Sweeney

Ushers: Ushers needed! Please sign up online here.

Digital Verger: Parker Fiset

Altar Guild: Barbara Brailey, Marcia Mather, and Betsy Amsbary

Coffee Hour: Joanna Starr and Patty Smith

Grateful Hearts Reaching Out: Annual Appeal for 2023

Thanks to your grateful hearts, as of October 7 we have 12 Financial Intentions, totaling $53,265. The Stewardship Appeal for 2023 began October 2 and continues until November 6, All Saints’ Sunday. Materials were emailed on 10/2. Please let the office know if you do not receive them or would like materials sent by USPS. We have been gifted with grateful hearts; thank you for reaching out generously to support our mission to love God and neighbor as Jesus teaches. Read more about the appeal and submit your FIT online here.

Welcome, The Rev. Dr. Matthew Kruger as Presider and Preacher this Sunday

This Sunday, October 16, we welcome back the Rev. Dr. Matthew Kruger. Matt is an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Theology at Boston College, and an Episcopal priest in the diocese of Massachusetts. He will preside and preach at the 8:15am and 10am services.

Good News from the Music Program

I am pleased to share with the congregation the good news that Tish Kilgore (pictured here) will serve as our Interim Minister of Music as we search for a permanent successor for Charles.

She will start November 6 and serve through the Advent season to Christmas Eve. Here is a note from Tish to us. Here is her resumé. We are grateful that beloved summer musician

Steve Sussman will play Christmas Day.

Please email or call me with any questions or concerns. Nick+

Cathedral Campaign: In All Seasons

Following the successful renovation in 2016, two important elements were left unfinished: replacing HVAC configurations at the end of their lives with energy-efficient heating and cooling systems; and finalizing complete accessibility throughout the complex. Our ministry with MANNA will be greatly enhanced through the “In All Seasons” campaign. Learn more here.

Easy, Fast, and Fuss-free! Host Coffee Hour this Fall!

Does coffee hour hosting sound formidable? Not so! A little bit of set up, serving and clean up and you are out the door by noon. Learn more here. Sign up online here. Email Ministry Heads, Barbara Hurley and Linnea Wren, with questions.

Charles' Purse

Charles Raines completes his fruitful decades-long music ministry on October 30. Consider a gift as a sign of gratitude. Read Nick's announcement here. Give online or send a check made out to Christ Church with "Charles Purse" in the memo line. Thank you!

MANNA Mylar Blanket Drive

Christ Church is raising funds to buy mylar blankets and hand warmers for the homeless community we serve at the MANNA Program at the Cathedral in Boston. A little money goes a long way. We are collecting funds from October 10-November 14. Donate online here and select “Manna Mylar Blanker Drive” OR make checks out to Christ Church note MANNA Mylar Blanket Drive on memo line and send to the Church. Thank you!

September 2022 Vestry Minutes

Read the minutes from the September 20, 2022 Vestry meeting online here.

Seeking Vestry Candidates

The Vestry will begin seeking candidates for the February election soon. Stay tuned for more details.

Loving Our Neighbors

Carter Church will advertise the Pumpkins with Purpose fundraiser on our lawn. They raise tens of thousands of dollars for a variety of causes. Let’s buy our pumpkins for the season there!

All Saints' Day Necrology

Click here to submit your All Saints' Day remembrances online. All Saints' Sunday is on November 6.

SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 23 - NICK'S SABBATICAL

After the 10am worship on Sunday, October 23, Nick will share some of his learnings from his time away this summer.

MANNA Volunteers Needed for November 13

We need one casserole and one baked goods for MANNA November 13. Sign up online here.

Beyond the Parish

DONATE TO HURRICANE IAN RELIEF

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal dioceses of Southwest Florida and Florida to provide supplies and direct financial assistance to people affected by Hurricane Ian. Donate online today.

HELP UKRAINIAN FAMILIES

Your immediate support will help Episcopal Relief & Development and other Anglican partners provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Donate here today.

If you or someone in your family is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office so that our clergy or the Pastoral Response Ministry team may be notified and tend to the need. The office number is (781) 444-1469, and you can reach Nick at ext. 113.