Keeping Connected July 22, 2022 | |
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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.
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Adventures In Learning For All Ages
Many thanks to the Christ Church community for a wonderful, and wonderfully challenging, church school year. What a gift to gather together to share prayers, activities, and stories - adults and children alike!
May your summer be peaceful and blessed. See you in the Fall.
I consider my three years leading the education program at Christ Church a true blessing. I am so grateful for everyone who participated in the many programs for parishioners of all ages. I leave with every confidence that the future will bring wonderful educational opportunities. Your next director will bring new ideas, fostering the spiritual lives of Christ Church in his or her own unique way. He or she will be blessed to work with you. Peace, Johnna
To see what went on this year, click here: CLICK HERE
To learn more about Faith Education at Christ Church Visit Our Website.
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Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts upcoming events click Youth Ministry for information.
Many thanks to all those who contributed to this year's daily Advent devotionals on A Pen and a Prayer. Your words and images were a blessing!
Johnna posts reflections and prayers on her blog, A Pen And A Prayer:
www.apenandaprayer.org
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Message from Fr. Dave
As many of you know, Christ Church Parish has been a part of a group of parishes and schools that has had a relationship with the Masakane Trust in South Africa since 2014. Together, we spent years raising money to make two different trips over there and bring a group over here to show them how early childhood development works in our country. It has been a wonderful relationship for those of us who have been involved. So, it is with a great deal of sadness that I let you know that the churches and schools who have supported our South African mission for the past 8 years have made the decision to end our relationship with them. Given the pandemic, we have struggled to stay in touch in a meaningful way with our friends in South Africa and the prospect of making trips back and forth is now much less likely given the changes the pandemic has brought to our world. As a group we made the decision to take the last of the money that we had raised and send it off to help them with their ongoing expenses. The diocese has now wired that check.
I have enclosed here the letter from Masakane thanking us for our support over the years. I want to thank the members of this parish who were involved with this mission. Please continue to pray for our South African friends as they struggle with COVID and the political interruptions that have made life there quite difficult. Most importantly, please pray for the children who are being served by this important mission.
Dave +
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Christ Church Thrift Shoppe | |
Garage Sale and Temporary Closing
We will be temporarily closed Saturday, 7/16 through Tuesday, 8/2 while the Thrift Shoppe teams re-organize, rearrange and reprice. To help us declutter, we invite you to stop by for the:
“Make An Offer Garage Sale”
Friday 7/29 10-4 and Saturday 7/30 10-1
All items must go!
In addition to the garage sale, the Shoppe will be open with all merchandise 50% off.
The Thrift Shoppe continues to welcome new or returning volunteers. If you are interested in donating as few as 3 hours a month or would like to shadow a current volunteer to see if this volunteer ministry is a good fit, please contact Barbara Hurney [email protected]
Drew Lench [email protected]
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The So Long Potluck Lunch (We never say goodbye!) August 7th
Let’s send Dave and Johnna off with love and appreciation.
If you would like to participate, suggested guidelines:
Last names A through M – Hors d’oeuvres, Fruits and Vegetables and Salads
Last names N through Z – Main dishes, Entrees, and Sandwiches
The Hospitality Committee will provide beverages and a giant cake for dessert.
If you can, let Louise Woodruff know what you are bringing. 508-380-2922 or [email protected]
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Creation Care
Driving electric and hybrid cars is certainly on the rise, yet the majority of cars driven today still require filling the tank with gasoline. The trick is to make your car burn fuel as efficiently as possible. Here is a refresher on ways to save on gas and help the environment at the same time:
- Drive with your windows UP. Driving with the windows down makes the car's fuel efficiency drop. Cars are no longer streamlined to cut through the air and will require more work from the engine to maintain the same speed as if the windows are up. Keeping the windows up reduces drag. This tip is particularly useful when driving the expressway.
- Air conditioning requires a large amount of fuel in order to work. Air conditioning will work as efficiently if you use the re-circulate button or turn the A/C on and off periodically instead of leaving it on.
- Fuel efficiency declines as the weight of the vehicle increases. Decluttering your car of just 50 pounds of "stuff" can increase your gas efficiency by 2%; while that doesn't seem like much, it does add up.
- Regular servicing is essential for optimum operation of the vehicle , but also for the environment. Properly maintained vehicles can achieve up to 30% better fuel economy. in addition, regular servicing can reduce harmful emissions (pollutants) by up to 50%.
- Observing the speed limit is one of the best ways to save fuel. We may not reach our destination faster, but we will get there.
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Parish Nurses
Summer Fun…and Hazards
We hope you are safely enjoying wonderful summer activities and weather in good health!
Just a reminder that Covid is still around. Proper handwashing, social distancing and adequate rest should continue to be maintained by all.
*Remember to use sunscreen and wear sunglasses to avoid burns.
*When taking walks, be aware of uneven paths to avoid falls.
*With summer heat, remember to stay hydrated.
*Do tick checks after walking or playing in tall grasses.
*Avoid bee stings and mosquito bites.
*Swim with a buddy and play safely at the beach.
Happy Summer! From your Parish Nurses.
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Christ Church Food Pantry
We welcome all our neighbors to the Christ Church Food Pantry! We continue to be open by appointment 3 days a week. The Food Pantry hours are: Tuesday 4:00-5:15; Thursday 12:00-1:15 and 4:00-5:15; Saturday 10:00-11:15. So that we may do our best to meet your needs, please call 508-746-4959, ext 6, at least 24 hours ahead of the day you wish to come. Leave a message with your name and phone number to allow one of our volunteers time to call you back to take your order and schedule your appointment. Please call us to schedule a time for us to meet you if you wish to donate non-perishable food and household items. Squirrels like to get into any bags left on the porch!
Christ Church Food Pantry(CCFP) receives monthly deliveries from the Greater Boston Food Bank based on orders we submit. However, there are several items that are not regularly available from GBFB but that are very popular with our clients. Below is a list of such items which Christ Church members may wish to donate. Please do not donate anything with an expiration date before 2020. A collection basket will be placed in the church entryway or may be made directly to the Pantry during hours of operation.
Personal care items, e.g., body lotion, tooth brushes and tooth paste, shampoo and conditioner
Condiments, e.g., ketchup and mustard, pickles, olives, relish, salad dressings
Brand name cereals, e.g., raisin bran, Cheerios, kids’ cereals
Canned beets
Canned mandarin oranges
Cake and brownie mix
Granola power bars
Crackers/chips
Cookies (not homemade, per MA public health regulations prohibiting donations from non-certified cooking facilities)
Ensure or Boost drinks
If you wish to volunteer, contact Eileen Paris at [email protected]
For more information please contact Barbara Wojtklewicz at 617-291-4634, or by email at [email protected].
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The Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center is hiring summer staff (18+ years old) to provide a fun, enriching and supportive experience for campers, June 24-Aug. 8: lifeguards (can be 16+), canoers and kayakers, ropes course facilitators, music leads and general counselors. The summer salary range is $2,100-$2,500 (depending on training and certifications), with on-site room and board and WiFi. Find the application here.
Summer camps at the Barbara C. Harris Center are inclusive Christian formation ministries of the Diocese of Massachusetts in partnership with the dioceses of New Hampshire and Western Massachusetts. All are welcome! It is an Episcopal camp, passionate about being a safe space for all campers and families and striving for a rich diversity of campers and staff. Each week chaplains participate in all camp activities and lead chapel and space for reflection.
Family Camp weekends are for families of any and all configurations. Enjoy a weekend away, building community and exploring faith, alongside activities like arts and crafts, hikes, swimming, boating, small group conversation, worship, music and more.
Youth Camps are for all campers completing 4th to 12th grade. Whether climbing high on the ropes course or paddle boarding on Otter Lake, there's something for everyone. With swimming and games, campfires and dancing and skits, campers are sure to create new friendships and renew old ones year after year.
July 24-29: Youth Camp Session 3
July 31-Aug. 5: Youth Camp Session 4
Aug. 5-7: Family Camp Session 2
To learn more and register go to https://bchcenter.org/bchcamp/
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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. | | | | |
