Weekly news & announcements
October 6, 2022
Collect of the Day
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Prayer List
Please email us your prayer request.
The Week Ahead
See what's happening this week and month on our online calendar.
Church School News
Read the latest scoop here.
October 9, 2022
The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
(Main Sanctuary and streaming on our website and Facebook)

11:30 a.m. Coffee Hour (UPH)
Thank you to those serving this weekend!
Sign up as a lay volunteer online here.

Lector: Replacement needed due to illness - volunteer online here.
Ushers: Amy Sweeney and Phil Bergen
Digital Verger: Jack Barrett
Altar Guild: Annie Russell, Joanna Starr, and Rosemarie Rappold
Coffee Hour: The CCN Vestry (facilitated by John Carr and MaryAnn Ryan)
Grateful Hearts Reaching Out: Annual Appeal for 2023
Grateful Hearts Reaching Out, the Stewardship Appeal for 2023 began last Sunday, October 3 and continues until November 6, All Saints’ Sunday. Materials were emailed on Sunday. 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.
After Church Forum this Sunday, October 9 to Preview the Diocesan Convention
Join Nick and our Convention Delegate, Annie Russell, who will share the questions and issues before the Convention of the Diocese of Massachusetts on October 28 and 29.
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!
Solar Panel Update
The solar system continues to generate savings for the Church and carbon-free energy for our power needs. The system generated about 5,290 KwH of electricity last month and has saved the Church about $3,810 so far this year. Read past updates here.
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!
Office Hours
The Church Office is closed tomorrow, Friday, October 7 and Monday, October 10. We resume regular 9am-2pm hours on Tuesday, 10/11.
Out of office written on a card at the desk
Seeking Vestry Candidates
The Vestry will begin seeking candidates for the February election soon. Stay tuned for more details.
Give the Choir a Try!
Choir needs new members!! Rehearsals are Sundays at 8:45am. Email Charles Raines, Director of Music/Organist to join. Singers of all talent and abilities are welcome He will send you digital music scores and mp3s or video to help you practice.
All Saints' Day Necrology
Click here to submit your All Saints' Day remembrances online. All Saints' Sunday is on November 6.
Thanks to All Who Came to Get Their Pets Blessed on Sunday!
Thanks to all humans and animals who came to Blessing of the Animals last Sunday. All God’s creatures enjoying one another as God intends!
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.
Beyond the Parish
DONATE TO HURRICAN 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.
Help Support our neighbors and community
Health and Safety Resources
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 9am -2pm

Woody Hughes, Facilities Manager:
Monday-Friday 6:30am-11:30am

Nick’s sabbath is Friday, with an email sabbath too.

The office is closed for meetings Mondays 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

The office is closed on all state and federal holidays.
QUICK LINKS
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.
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