Services will remain at 9 am on Sundays

10/17 - Game Day 10 am - 12 pm

10/18 - Food Drive 9 am - 1 pm

10/19 - Search Committee will present Holy Cow results after the church service

11/1 - Veteran's Breakfast 8:30 am - 10 am

11 /7 - Library opening reception 5 pm - 7 pm

11/8 - Church Clean up 10:30 am

11/15 Christmas Bazar in the Parish House

11/30 - Ingathering or Giving Sunday - Pot Luck & collection of pledge cards

Mondays free Chair Yoga - 6 pm. All are welcome

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

2nd Wednesday of the Month - Outreach 6pm

Thursdays - Women's AA (closed meeting)

1st Saturday of the Month - Veteran's Breakfast

Remaining Saturdays Free Chair Yoga 9:15 am

Notice

Father Phil is on a Leave of Absence and working with PT so he will be strong enough to come back to celebrate the Eucharist with us.

Please consider sending him a note of encouragement.

Rev. Philip Jacobs, 12 Antassawamock Rd. Mattapoisett, MA 02739

Mary Case Room Renovations



We have grant money to update the Mary Case Room. We have a carpet that has been donated, and paint along with labor. we plan to purchase some new furniture and curtains. We will be moving the records in the closet to a cabinet that can be locked and is suitable for Archival Records.

With regard to the current furniture in the room: a few pieces will remain in the room, some will be relocated, and some will be disposed of. If you have any questions please contact Jen Valiente, jvaiente21@yahoo.com.

Lisa Martelly, who is a parishioner and an interior designer, is donating her time to assist in the renovation. she will be avaiable after church on 10/19 if you have any questions for her.

The purpose of the room will remain the same and it is being updated with that in mind. It is intended for the use of all groups and committees from the church, as well as meetings the Rector may have.

Services

The Wardens, Dave McCarthy and Jen Valiente are working with Mother Billie for a solution to the alternating Sundays while Father Phil is recovering.

Sunday School

• October 19th - Service at 9, Lesson at 10
• October 26th - Service at 9, no lesson

Come One Come All to

Choir!!!

come to church 15 minutes early to practice.

Bring your instrument, we will work with any kind!

Before you know it, we will be practicing Hand Bells for Christmas

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

Vestry Reports

Financial Summary

Q1 to Q3 and Year-End Projection

Operating Performance: First Three Quarters (Q1–Q3)

• Net Income: $9,000 which –$2,400 lower than projection

• Income Highlights:

o Overall Income is $600 above budget, indicating stronger-than-expected revenue in some areas.

o However, Parishioner Contributions are $2,500 below budget, a notable shortfall.

• Expenses:

o Expenses are $3,100 over budget, largely driven by increased utility costs.

Fourth Quarter Projection (Q4)

• A significant deficit of –$30,000 is projected, primarily due to:

o Payment of the Diocesan Assessment

o Funds reserved for the Rector Search Process

Full-Year Projection

• Operating Budget Deficit: –$18,000

• Non-Operating Budget Deficit: –$6,300

• Total Projected Deficit: –$24,300

Vestry Meeting Report-September 2025

Vestry meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month and are open to all Christ Church parishioners.

The poll to determine if we will move to one service at 9:00 am on Sundays will need to be redone. Your name will be taken before anonymous ballot participation.

Leaders of all committees are encouraged to submit a monthly report containing updates and happenings to The Vestry for inclusion in meeting discussions.

A brief financial update will be available in the bulletin as well as The Chimes.

HARVEST FESTIVAL IS HERE!!!

Saturday, September 13th from 9-3

SEE YOU THERE!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Chair Yoga-Monday’s at 6pm and Saturdays at 9:15 am

• Veterans Breakfast-First Saturday of every month

• Parish Cookout sponsored by The Outreach Group, Saturday October 4th at 1:00. Details available soon

• Food Drive-Saturday October 18th from 9 to 1, We will be collecting Thanksgiving type foods as well as traditional donations.

• Retreat at Prindle Pond-September 26-28th

• Christmas Bazaar to be held on November 15th

Respectfully submitted,

Sandy Grace, Clerk of the Vestry

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