News And Events At Christ Episcopal Church - Somers Point, New Jersey
September 5, 2020

From our Rector

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

On behalf of the vestry and myself we thank the Parish Committee on Health and Safety for their time, effort and diligent work on planning the reopening of our parish as approved by the Diocese for Sunday, September 13. The preparations for in-person worship are joined by the ushers who continue to work with the committee to make our re-opening as safe and orderly as possible. Warden, Cherry Biacan leads the committee and Arthur Donchey organizes the ushers for worship.

On September 13 we will have a virtual blessing of the backpacks for the children of the parish at our 10am Service. Keep in mind the 10am Service will be both in person and live-streamed via facebook.

Sunday School will resume on Sunday, September 13, by Zoom only. Sunday School director, Amy Seaman will have the details for parents who want their children to participate in the lessons. Amy can be contacted for details at [email protected].

As a reminder for in-person worship we do have a 50 person limit in the church building, masks are required and proper social distancing has been marked.

We are truly blessed to be able to resume in-person worship, as well as, to have so many of you dedicated to the mission of the Church both in worshiping Jesus and in the ministry of serving others in his Name.

May you and your families have a blessed Labor Day weekend!

In Christ,

Father Justin
Services and Updates through Facebook Live
Sundays 10:00am Holy Eucharist

Weekdays 5:30pm Vespers

Wednesday 10:30am Parish Connection

Beginning the week of Sunday, September 13

Sundays:

1oam Holy Eucharist (In-Person & live-stream)

Sunday School by Zoom (time to be announced)

Tuesday -Saturday:

5:30pm Vespers (live-stream)

Wednesday:

10:30am Bible Study (live-stream)

NB: Other Ministries and their activities will be announced by their respective leaders.
Parish Prayer List
Healing for: Anna Livia, Jaclyn, Michelle, Brittany, Brandon, Loretta, Dave, Edythe, Adrian, Beth, Warren, Ann, Martin, Bill, Bobby, MaryAnn, Jessica, Mike, Ron, Judy, Harlan, Marty, Mark, Heather, Jim, Anne, Wilson, Colleen, Troy, Trayce, Elaine, Rachel, James, Shirley, Ed, Clay, Chalie, Brandon, Joseph, Chris, Carol, Micheal, Barbara, Patricia

For the Homebound: Dorothy, Jean, Elsie, Sally, Sue

First Responders: Linwood, Mark, Michelle, Jim, Anthony, Stephen, Wally, Stephanie, Ward, Rachel, Charles, Rob, Catelyn, Michael

Those in our Parish serving in the Armed Forces: Anthony, Glenn, Evelyn, Charles, Dominick, Morgan, Nicholas, Jessica, Jesse, Keith, Andrew, Michael
Caring for our church and each other!
Pictures starting at top left: BSA Troop 55 completes the painting of our parish hall; Ushers work with Parish Committee on Health and Safety in preparation for in-person worship on Sunday, September 13 at 10am; The new router in the main body of the church,installed by Gleason's, to prepare for live-streaming with cameras which are to be installed (made possible by the generosity of those who continue to donate to our Capital Fund); The American and Episcopal Flags have been restored by parishioner Lee Scanny, after being damaged from our last storm.
Flower Memorials for the Altar
To make a request for a flower memorial in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for blessings received, contact our parish secretary, Kathy, in the office at 609-927-6262 or [email protected]