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The Chimes

A bi-monthly newsletter of Christ Church

June 1st, 2026

We are a joyful community celebrating Jesus Christ. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here.

Sunday Worship Service begins 9am

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Calendar of Events


Tuesdays Free Chair yoga 6 pm

2nd Tuesday of the Month- Vestry 6:30 pm 

2nd Wednesday of the Month - Outreach 6 pm

Thursdays - Women’s AA (closed meeting)

3rd Friday - Game Day 10am

1st Saturday of the Month - Veteran’s Breakfast 8:30 - 10

- Remaining Saturdays Free Chair yoga 9:15 am


6/1 - Harvest Festival meeting 6pm

SAVE THE DATE!

Pride Day is June 7th from 12 to 6

at the City Gates on Ponta Delgada Blvd. in Fall River


Food Drive on June 20th from 9 to 1


Lobster Roll sale will take place on June 21st

after service

Book/Bake Sale will be on June 13th

Books are now being accepted

Bakers needed contact Sue B.


Harvest festival News

Many areas need chairpersons. Please speak with Jen Valiente or Sue Baker if you will help and chair an area.


We Need You

We need an assistant Treasurer now to learn the role and hopefully take on the position of Treasurer in February.

Sue Sheppard will be completing 6 years in the role.

please prayerfully consider helping Christ Church in this important role.

Upcoming Events

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 SUNDAY SCHOOL CALENDAR


Stay tuned for Summer meet-ups!


Thanks!

Christina

What's Happening in our Deanery

RETREAT INFORMATION FORMS IN CHURCH

2026 Multi-Parish Retreat Registration & Information Forms can be found in the church or church hall.



CAMP INFORMATION

Prindle Pond Camp & Conference Center

19 Harrington Rd., Charlton, MA 01507

203-843-2933 www.naturesclassroom.org


IMPORTANT DATES

• Early Registration Deadline: June 30th, 2026

• Final Registration Deadline & Full Payment Due: September 1st 2026

• No refunds or registration changes after

September 1st, 2026


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Scholarships may be available (Please discuss with your Rector).

• Family Assistance scholarship limits the total cost for a family at $500.00.


EARLY DEPOSIT INCENTIVE

• Register prior to June 30th, 2026, with a deposit of $25.00 per person ($50.00 max deposit per family) and get a $25.00 per person discount.


IMPORTANT ACCOMODATION DETAILS

• The lodging fee includes all activities and meals except Sunday noon meal which is optional.

• Children under 5 stay for free, ages 5-16 staying with parents stay for 75% of the adult fee.

• All rooms have private baths however, YOU bring pillows, linens/sleeping bags and toiletries.

• If you do not request roommates, the retreat team will make appropriate unalterable assignments to

meet occupancy requirements.


YOUR SPECIFIC RETREAT DETAILS

(Transfer from your registration form)

(Keep this page for your reference)

Final Payment Due: Sept 1, 2026 -

Adults: _________; Children (age 0-4): ________; Children: (age 5-16) __________;

Total People Attending _______ ;

People for Challenge Course _______

Total Due $_________; Early Pay Credit $___________; Family Cap Credit $__________

Balance Due: $_______________

Don’t forget to discuss Scholarship with your Rector as needed


Please make checks payable to Church of Our Saviour with “Retreat” in the memo line and send to 2112 County Street, Somerset, MA 02726.


2026 Multi-Parish Retreat Registration & Information

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NAME:________ PHONE:_______ E-MAIL:_______ Please print the names of everyone coming. We will use these for name badges. Also please list the age/grade of all children attending.

Name (for each adult)


Name - AGE - GRADE- (for each child)



Please indicate the number of people signing up for the Challenge Course- (This is an extra cost that we pay to the camp so please be sure to attend if you sign up.)

Note:- you will miss some Saturday afternoon free time activities.


CARPOOLING: I will be driving. I can take _____ more people, or I need a ride.


Authorization for Emergency Treatment

I, _____________________, hereby authorize any and all medical attention deemed necessary for myself, and

all my family members listed on this form, in the event of an accident, injury, sickness, etc., under the direction

of the bearer of this form, until such time as I may be contacted. This release is effective until revoked by me

and I hereby assume responsibility for payment of such treatment.

Insurance & Contact Information ___________________

Insurance Company: Policy # _____________________

Subscribers Name:

Subscribers Date of Birth

Main Contact: Telephone #

Secondary Contact: Telephone #

Signature (Self or Parent/Guardian) Date:

Signature (Self or Parent/Guardian) Date:



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Mobility, Food

Allergies or Medical Allergies, etc.





2026 Multi-Parish Retreat Registration & Information

Room & Board Costs:

All rooms have private baths. You bring your own linens-sleeping bags, pillows, and toiletries.

Adults: ______ @ $210.00= $____________

Children (5-16): ______ @ $157.50= $____________

Children (under 5): ______ @ $0.00= $____________

Sunday Lunches: ______ @ $15.00= $____________


Almost all rooms have 2 bunk beds and will accommodate up to 4 people. We anticipate that most

adults without children will be 2 to a room and use the bottom bunks only. A few rooms have one bunk bed, and there are also several ADA rooms. Feel free to discuss specific lodging requirements with the retreat committee.

If total family cost is over $500 please enter $500 on the

“Adjusted Cost” line. If not, please transfer the “Cost” amount to the Adjusted Cost line.

Cost: $ ____________Adjusted Cost: $_____________

Voluntary Contribution: If you would like to make an additional contribution towards the Retreat Scholarship fund it will go toward helping someone attend who might not be able to afford it otherwise. Amount: $ __________

Total Cost Before Credits: $ ______________

CREDITS: Early Pay Credit:______ @ $25=$_________

Deposit ( _____/_____/_____) Amt: = -$___________

Total People ______

Amount Due After Credits & Payments: $___________


Do you have a skill or talent you’d be willing to share? We’re looking for volunteers to lead a fun free time activity during the retreat! Activity Suggestion ______



FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE -

• Scholarships are available (Please discuss with your Rector)

• Family assistance scholarship limits the total cost for a family at $500.00


IMPORTANT ACCOMODATION INFORMATION

• The lodging fee includes all meals and activities except the Sunday lunch.

• Children under 5 stay for free, ages 5-16 stay for 75% of the adult fee.

• If you do not request roommates, the retreat team will make appropriate unalterable assignments to meet occupancy requirements.

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Christ Church Search Prayer

Almighty God, look graciously on the people of Christ Church. Be with us and lead us as we seek the next rector for our church. We ask your direction and guidance for those who shall choose our new spiritual leader, that we may receive an upright and faithful pastor who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries.

Grant us perception, faithfulness and joy, so that we may hear your voice in all our deliberations. Grant us also the desire and the ability to truly hear each other and those who have entrusted us with this process. Give us courage to respond and act as you lead us. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen


Please pray for our search committee members:

Chairperson-Shirley Stasiowski, Julia Baker, Leslie Buxton, Pam Kirkpatrick, Alisha Nadeau, Julie Sanders, and Alan Scott.

Sunday Worship

9am Holy Eucharist

Office Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3pm

508-678-0923

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For more exciting pictures, please check out our Face Book Page

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Christ Church

57 Main Street,

Swansea, Ma 02777

christchurchswansea@yahoo.com


Interim Priest

The Reverend

Billie Mae Gordon

billiemaegordon@gmail.com.


Supply Priest

The Reverend Phil Jacobs


Co-wardens

Jennifer Valiente, Co-Warden jvaliente21@yahoo.com


David McCarthy, Co-Warden Ernh3@aol.com


Office: Sue Correira;

508-678-0923



 Al Deston III, Music Director

aldeston@aol.com


Sue Sheppard, Treasurer Suesheppard021@gmail.com

Sandra Grace , Clerk

sandy_grace@comcast.net


Vestry Members

·       Leslie Buxton

·        leslie.buxton32377@gmail.com

·         

·        Judi DeMello

·        hfr1577@yahoo.com

·                

·        Christina Peterson 

·        cepeterson14@comcast.net 


Kenneth Potvin

kpotvin00@comcast.net


Leslie Burrell

· leslieburrell4479@gmail.com   

·        ·         

·        Convention Delegates:

·        Julie Sanders

·        Jennifer Valiente


·  Representative to

Mt.Hope Deanery

·        Jennifer Valiente










The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts

138 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

617-482-5800 or 617-482-4826

www.diomass.org

www.facebook.com/diomass@diomass


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