Keeping Connected June 14, 2024

Bulletins

Saturday

June 15, 2024

5:00 PM - The Fourth Saturday after Pentecost -

Evening Prayer

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Sunday

June 16, 2024



8:00 AM - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost -

Morning Prayer

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10:00 AM - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost -

Morning Prayer/Ante-Communion

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Connect Virtually

We will continue using our new live streaming equipment. You may access our Sunday morning worship service via our YouTube Channel and our Facebook page.

Coffee Hour

We have found a contractor to strip and wax the Parish Hall floors. Due to their schedule and our urgent need to get the work done, they are coming this Saturday, June 15th. The wax takes time to dry and cure so instead of Coffee Hour on Sunday, June 16th, we will have Lemonade on the Lawn a week early. Thank you for your flexibility and we look forward to seeing you there!

Summer Sunday Worship Schedule Changes 

Starting June 23, Christ Church will transition to our summer worship schedule. We warmly invite you to join us for our Saturday service of Holy Eucharist at 5pm or Sunday service of Holy Eucharist at 9am.

Following the Sunday 9am service, we will be gathering for a delightful tradition: Lemonade on the Lawn. This is more than just refreshments; it's an opportunity to mingle, connect, and bask in the sunshine together. We'd love to see you there!

Worship Schedule for 6/15-6/16 and 6/22-6/23 

While Rev. Melissa is away, our worship will be as follows:

Saturday 6/15 5pm Evening Prayer

Sunday 6/16 at 8am: Morning Prayer

Sunday 6/16 at 10am: Morning Prayer/Ante-Communion, 

all officiated by The Rev. Deacon James Thomas

Saturday 6/22 5p Evening Prayer, officiated by Connie Melahoures

Sunday 6/23 9am Holy Eucharist, celebrated by The Rev. Elisabeth Tunney

Summer Office Hours

In July and August, our church office will be closed on Fridays. We will resume our normal Monday through Friday office schedule in September.

Rector's Reflection

Like the rector, the rector’s reflection is on vacation until the last week of June. Until then, here are some ecumenical resources for prayer and spiritual reflection to explore:

Brother Give us a Word - a daily monastic practice to nourish your spirit

Pray as you Go - a daily prayer and meditation podcast

d365 : Devotions 365 days a year - daily devotions that invite us to Pause, Listen, Think, Pray, Go

Daily Reflections: Coffee with Sister Vassa - brief, deeply prayerful and theological reflections on scripture

Finances



Last week we received in over $3414. When giving online, be sure to change the 'Fund' to 'Pledges' so your contribution goes toward your pledge. 

Thank you for your loving support of Christ Church.

Christ Church Thrift Shoppe

Drew Lench and Barb Hurney present an outreach donation to Envoy Anne Rich.

This week, Vestry approved the Thrift Shoppe designation of $2500 from proceeds to the Plymouth Salvation Army. This outreach will be specifically earmarked for the Salvation Army’s Summer Camp Wonderland scholarships.

Camp Wonderland, instituted in 1924, is an overnight camp located in Sharon, housed on 110 acres of woodlands on Lake Massapoag. It provides memorable camping experiences that encompass physical, social, and spiritual guidance for hundreds of Massachusetts children.

The Salvation Army is committed to ensuring every child the opportunity to attend camp.

The scholarship money provided will specifically support children of need from Plymouth, Kingston, and Carver.

We are grateful to the many volunteers, donors, and shoppers who make community outreach possible.

Shoppe Hours

Thursday and Friday 10-4

Saturday 10-2

Christ Church Food Pantry

This week we are low on:

Chicken noodle soup

Kidney beans

Pork and beans

Cereal/breakfast bars

Small bottles of dish soap

All are welcome to the Christ Church Food Pantry! 

We are open by appointment: 

Tuesday 4:00-5:15

Thursday 12:00-1:15 and 4:00-5:15 

Saturday 10:00-11:15.

Call the pantry message line: 508-746-4959, ext 6, BY 1 PM THE DAY BEFORE YOU WISH TO PICK UP YOUR ORDER. Our volunteers check messages and return your call from their homes to ask you what you need.

Leave a message if you wish to donate non-perishable food and household items, or you may leave your donations under the mailboxes outside the office or in the front entrance to the sanctuary. Squirrels like to get into any bags left on the porch of the food pantry!

If you wish to volunteer, contact Eileen Paris at eileenpca@aol.com

For more information, please contact Barbara Wojtklewicz at 617-291-4634, or by email at barbara.wojtklewicz@gmail.com

Pastoral Care

For any pastoral care needs of Christ Church, please call Robin Nielsen (774-454-2776) or email robinmarianielsen@gmail.com ~ A home visit, a home visit with holy communion or a phone call can be arranged. Although a small group, our Pastoral Care Ministry team meets monthly in confidence.

For any pastoral emergencies, please call Rev. Melissa Howell 508-746-4959 ext 4, and follow the instructions in her voice message.

Community News

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Click Here for the June FYI

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Diocesan News

We want to keep you in the loop regarding the happenings at Christ Church. Please send your announcements for the weekly bulletin and Keeping Connected, to the office by 12 Noon on Wednesday. They should include date, time, place, description of event, contact information and should be written exactly the way you want them to appear.

The church office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday.