Keeping Connected November 15, 2024

Bulletins

Saturday

November 16, 2024

5:00 PM - The Twenty-sixth Saturday after Pentecost

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Sunday

November 17, 2024



8:00 AM - The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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10:00 AM - The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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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.

Rector's Reflection

While Rev. Melissa is away, 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 $2444. 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.

"Walk in Love" words to reflect on

shared with you from your Resource Committee.

Church School News

Christmas Pageant 

It's time to get ready for our annual Christmas Pageant which is presented on December 24 at the 4 pm service. There are parts for everyone! Rehearsals start in November. Please use the link below to sign up.

Christmas Pageant 2024 Sign Up

Next Youth Group Meeting

Our next youth group meeting will take place on Friday, November 22nd at 5:30. We will meet for a light dinner and then watch this month’s movie, Inside Out! We should be finished by 8:00.

Please let me know if you plan to attend radmetzger@gmail.com.

A Note to Parents and Caregivers with Children in Church

Thank you for bringing your children to church. We are so glad you are here!

We know it can be difficult at times to manage little ones during the service. 



For that reason, we have provided some resources which we hope will make it easier for you and your family to enjoy worship together.

You will find books and coloring pages at the back of the Mary Chapel. Please feel free to utilize these at any point during the service.

We have installed a TV in the nursery! You are welcome to visit the nursery with your child during any portion of our service and join us via our livestream.

It is okay to take breaks. If you need to step out with your child, our parish grounds are a great place to get the wiggles out.

Above all, please remember: You and your family are very welcome here!

Your children may be squirming, talking, or making noise, but they are also observing, copying, and learning. Children are a gift and an important part of our community; we are grateful to have them worship with us.

Adult Sunday School! Sundays, 9 to 9:45a

While Rev. Melissa is away, adult church school will still meet every Sunday, using "Dwelling in the Word," a form of facilitated group listening and sharing centered on one of the weekend's lectionary readings.



Join us in the parish hall or hospitality suite for a time of wondering, discussion, listening, fellowship, prayer, and sharing. No sign up or registration is necessary. Come as you are. Come for one week or every week. There will be coffee (or bring your own!).

Join Us in Spreading Cheer!

Join Us in Spreading Cheer! - Dear Friends, this year, our Christmas outreach program at Christ Church will be in collaboration with the Salvation Army. We’re deeply grateful for their support, especially as Donna Eby recovers from her recent back surgery.

We invite you to contribute to this wonderful cause by providing gifts for children ranging from newborns to 14 years old. You can choose to donate clothing, toys, or any item that you feel would be appropriate. Please ensure that each gift is unwrapped and placed in a bag, with the age, size, and gender clearly marked on the package. The deadline for donations is December 4th.

You can deliver your gifts to the Salvation Army located at 52 Long Pond Rd. in Plymouth. If getting there is a challenge, feel free to bring your donations to the church and leave them in the volunteer office across from the main office.

On December 9, 2024, the Salvation Army will be distributing these gifts. If you feel inclined to come and help distribute these gifts to these needy families, please feel free to just show up at 9 AM at the Salvation Army at 52 Long Pond Rd. It would be wonderful to have as many as we can of Christ Church parishioners passing out these gifts to these families.

CORRECTION: Gift cards for food or gas:

We would like to reach out to those who are interested in sponsoring gift cards for food or gas to assist our parishioners in need. 

• Gift cards will be collected until Wednesday December 18th.
•  Cards should be in denominations of $25.00. 
• We will give these cards out to church family members during December. 
• Both Stop & Shop and Walmart deliver.
• Stop & Shop also sells gas.
• Cards may be placed in the offering plate or taken to the church office. 
• If you know of someone who might need this help, please reach out to Donna Lawrence or Bill Ferguson.
• Also, you may also write a check to Christ Church Parish and add “Gift Card Outreach” on the memo line. Your donation will be converted into cards.  

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Donna Lawrence, at 508-243-2293 or via email at donnamL21@comcast.net.

Thank you for your generosity and support as we spread joy this holiday season!

Parish Nurse Ministry

Two Registered Professional Nurses have joined the Parish Nurse Ministry with Drew Lench

and Judy Lutz. We are pleased to welcome Danielle Ecobacci and Andrea Colby to this Ministry.

Please see the bulletin board outside the Hospitality Suite for pictures and professional

information about each one of us.

We continue to present timely educational information on the bulletin board and in Keeping

Connected, as well as monitoring the AEDs and First Aid supplies in all locations. If you have a

topic you would like us to present, please let us know.

We are available for phone calls or personal conversation if you have medical concerns or

questions. Please call the Church Office to reach us.

Meal Train Program at Christ Church

Parishioners Melissa Pechey and Robin Nielsen are in the process of offering a Meal Train program available to our Christ Church Parish community. Contact Robin Nielsen if you would like to know more robinmarianielsen@gmail.com

Get to Know Your Vestry

Wilbert Bernard

Current Leadership Position(s) at Christ Church Parish:

●      Member of the Vestry

Past Responsibilities at Christ Church Parish (or previous parishes):

●      I have been a Vestry member

Other Ministry Involvement(s) at Christ Church Parish:

●      Bible study and prayer partner

Family Members:

●      Children and grandchildren

Vocation(s) - past and/or present:

●      Public school educator, retired

Hobbies, Pets, & other fun info:

●      Reading

●      fitness activities

●      film study

Cookbook Update

We still have a long ways to go before we can submit our recipes for publishing. The good news is that we still have plenty of time without any stress. Please drop off your recipes to the office when possible or submit recipes through the website

typensave.com

username: CCParish

password: garlic547

With much appreciation ~

~Anne & Robin

Christ Church Thrift Shoppe

November Updates~ Save the dates!

Nov 15-16 Senior Day ~1/2 off sales

Nov 17    Volunteer Meeting ~11:30am

Nov 23   Thanksgiving Parade~Shop Closed

Nov 28   Happy Thanksgiving~Shop Closed

Shoppe Hours

Thursday and Friday 10-4

Saturday 10-1

Christ Church Food Pantry

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.

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Click Here for the November 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.