Keeping Connected June 13, 2025

Bulletins

Saturday

June 14, 2025



5:00 PM - Eve of Trinity Sunday

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Sunday

June 15, 2025

9:00 AM - Sunday of the Diaconate

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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.

Summer Sunday Worship Schedule Changes 

Starting June 15, 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!

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 $2704. 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.

Church School News

Evening Women’s Group

The Evening Women's Group will be meeting at Connie's cottage on Plymouth Long Beach on Thursday, July 10th. Please note the day change.

Plan on meeting at the end of the public parking lot at 4:45 PM for the carpool ride out. Let Connie know if you have a 4wd or awd vehicle.

All women of the parish are invited to attend. We have no membership requirements other than to contribute up to $10 for outreach projects.

Please RSVP to Connie conmel@aol.com

Plymouth Pride

Mark your calendars! Volunteers are needed! The Thrift Shoppe made a generous outreach donation to Plymouth Pride this year making Christ Church parish a Rainbow sponsor at the Plymouth Pride Festival!  The date is June 29th at Nelson Park. We’ll have a booth from 11am - 5p with face painting and materials to give out about our lovely home.  We’ll need volunteers to sit at the booth, talk to people about Christ Church and who we are, our ministries and our worship services.  

There’s a pink sign-up sheet located on the bulletin board, more than one person can sign up for a time slot and questions can be directed to Kat LiBretto 201-286-5591 or Drew Lench 781-291-9205

Prayer Chain

Our prayer chain consists of devoted parishioners who, in confidence, pray daily for the needs of our parish family. Our mission is to life up to God the prayers of people in need, in joy, or in thanksgiving.

All prayer requests are said for a period of 2 weeks, and all requests are kept in strict confidence. If you would like a prayer said for yourself, a member of your family or friends, please reach out to Robyn Lench Whittles 781-291-9459 or email to betty02364@gmail.com

Bedtime Chapel Podcast

Nightly Family Prayer & Weekly Bible Study

Deuteronomy 11:18,19

Bedtime Chapel helps families draw nearer to Jesus by gathering for nightly prayer and deepening their understanding of the Gospel. The podcast includes:

• A 5-Min nightly prayer service
• Weekly companion episodes that explore the themes of the gospel readings of the upcoming week for family members with longer attention spans

Pray with Us Apple, Spotify, Amazon and most other Podcast Servers

www.bedtimechapel.com

Facebook & Instagram

bedtimechapel@gmail.com

Christ Church Thrift Shoppe

Bargains at the Thrift Shoppe are heating up with the start of summer! This week’s specials: Men’s and Women’s Shorts and Tops — $3 each, or 2 for $5, unless individually marked. 



Shoppe Hours:

Thursday and Friday 10-4

Saturday 10-1

Christ Church Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is in need of donations of small bottles of dish detergent, vegetable oil, baked beans, and Chef Boyardee.

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 Events

The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Click Here for the May 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 Thursday, June 19th.