Weekly news & announcements
March 4, 2021
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Read an important note on the Gospel of John for Lent.
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The Week Ahead
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March 7, 2021
The Third Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist Rite II
10 a.m. Livestreamed Holy Eucharist Rite II
Watch on Facebook or our website

11 a.m. Zoom coffee hour
Link in Friday's email

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. "In 'n' Out" Eucharist in the Main Church.
Learn more here
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Lent Events
Wednesday Prayers in Lent

Join us on Zoom Wednesdays in Lent at 8:30am and 8:30pm for a prayer service. Zoom link will be emailed every Wednesday morning.
"In 'n' Out" Eucharist Sundays

Each Sunday through Lent between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. We are back in the Main Church. Register here.


Lenten Preaching Series on Thursdays at noon

Join the Cathedral Church of St. Paul for their Lenten Preaching Series on Thursdays at noon on Zoom. Learn more and register here. Please register in advance to get the Zoom link.
AA Resumes Meeting at Christ Church on Saturday
Starting this Saturday, the AA Big Step Book group will resume meeting in person, gathering in the Main Sanctuary. The Wardens, Regathering Team, and Nick created a rental agreement to ensure Covid-19 guidelines are met or exceeded. We are glad to re-open our doors for this important ministry with the community.
Needed: Laundry Detergent and Shelf Stable Milk for B-LOVE
For March 10, we still need volunteers to supple laundry detergent and shelf-stable milk (whole milk is preferred - such as Parmalet which is available on Amazon, Walmart, or at some grocery stores). Sign up here.
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 3,058 KwH of electricity last month and has saved the Church about $425 so far this year.

View all solar panel updates here.
Save the Date: Next Women's Zoom Gathering
The next Women's Zoom Gathering is Tuesday, March 30 at 7pm. Please email or call (617-584-2939) Donna Vello if you are able to join us and we will send you the link.
Compline in Commemoration of Bishop Barbara Harris on March 12 at 7:30pm
Join our Parish's Racial Justice Initiative for a Zoom Compline to celebrate the life and ministry of the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris on Friday, March 12 at 7:30pm.
Bishop Harris is under consideration for inclusion in the book Holy Men and Holy Women which would set aside a day commemorating her life in the Episcopal Church’s calendar. Bishop Harris served as a suffragan bishop here in Massachusetts and was the first woman bishop consecrated in the Anglican Communion.  Please join us on that day we celebrate her life and ministry. Bulletin and Zoom link to come.
The Rev. Elise Feyerherm to preside over service on Sunday, March 14
We welcome back the Rev. Elise Feyerherm PhD to serve while Nick is on retreat this weekend at Eastern Point in Gloucester. Elise serves as Associate Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brookline, as well as faculty in the Anglican Studies program at Boston University School of Theology. Her teaching and writing have been in the areas of Church history, Christian spirituality, and liturgy. Welcome, Elise!
Easter Memorial Flowers
We are refreshing the Easter Memorial Flower list this year to keep it vital and intentional. If you would like to remember someone, please complete this form by March 22.

Easter Memorial Flower offerings can be mailed to the Church with the memo "Easter Memorial Flowers" or made online here and selecting "Easter 2021 Memorial Flowers".
Beyond the Parish
Click on the image to learn more about this month's At My Neighbor's Table
View Regathering Team and COVID-19 Updates here.
Help Support our neighbors and community during the pandemic
Health and Safety Resources
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please note: The office closed for meetings Mondays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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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