The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost,
August 24, 2025
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The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 24, 2025
8 am
Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale
Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski
Lector: Jack Ennis
Usher: Mark Hendricks
10 am
Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale
Organist: Nick Mynyk
Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst
Crucifer: Brandon Gorman
1st Server: Annabella Scales
2nd Server: Joseph Scales
Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo
Chalice Bearers: Doreen Mills & Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor: Jean Lucas
Lector II: Gwen Simpson
Ushers: Mark Novalsky & Nathan Wishnick
Nursery: Jennifer Allbright
Vestry Lock Up: Gwen Simpson
Note writer: Marilyn McGeoch
Food Bank: Sue Velasquez
Vestry Counters: Team 4: Sherm Yeiter, Gwen Simpson. Jim Bathurst
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The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 31, 2025
8 am
Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale
Server & Chalice: Doreen Mills
Lector: Maureen Carrigan
Usher: Mark Hendricks & Steve Shomo
10 am
Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale
Organist: Nick Mynyk
Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis
Crucifer: Scott Cranston
1st Server: Riley Shomo
2nd Server: Cece Lyden
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Steve Lewis
Lector I & Intercessor: Charles Lewis
Lector II: Jennifer Lewis
Ushers: Chris Piskun & Steve Rash
Nursery: Jennifer Allbright
Vestry Lock Up: Nathan Wishnick
Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner
Food Bank: Scott & Sarah Cranston
Vestry Counters: Team 1: Doreen Mills, Mark Novalsky & Nathan Wishnick
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Readings for The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost,
Proper 17
First Reading: Ecclesiasticus 10:12-18
Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8
Gospel: Luke 14:1,7-14
*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.
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Friday, August 21
Feria
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
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Sunday, August 24
The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Choral Mass
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Wednesday, August 27
Thomas Gallaudet & Henry Winter Syle
10:00 am Mass with Prayers for Healing
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Thursday, August 28
Augustine, Bishop
6:30 pm Mass
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Friday, August 29
The Beheading of John the Baptist
5:30 pm Evening Prayer
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Sunday, August 31
The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Choral Mass
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Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:00 pm Executive Committee
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Sunday, September 7, 10:00 am Blessing of the Backpacks & Sunday School Registration
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Thursday, September 11, 7:00 pm Vestry
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Saturday, September 13, 10 am Visitation & 11:00 am Requiem Mass for Jim Atkins
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Sunday, September 14, 2025, Homecoming following both Masses
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Thursday, September 18, 7:00 pm Brotherhood of St. Andrew meeting
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Sunday, September 28, 2026 Stewardship Launch
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Staff Updates
Update on the Parish Administrator position
We received news on Thursday that our newly hired parish administrator resigned after just three days. She reports that the resignation is due primarily to significant family health issues.
We will keep you updated as we begin a new search to fill the position. In the meantime, please be patient and pray that we find someone soon.
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All children and youth are invited to bring their backpacks or schoolbags to church on Sunday, September 7th for our Annual Blessing of the Backpacks during the 10:00 AM service. We’ll offer a special prayer for students, teachers, and school staff as they begin a new school year.
Invite your friends to join us for this joyful tradition—everyone is welcome!
Sunday School registration will take place immediately following the service in the Parish Hall.
Let’s start the school year with God’s blessing and the love of our church community! 🎒📚🙏
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🎉 You’re Invited!
Homecoming Sunday at Christ Church, Woodbury
Sunday, September 14, 2025 | 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM
Join us for Homecoming Sunday—a joyful day of worship, fellowship, and reconnection as we gather to celebrate the life and spirit of Christ Church!
Whether you're a longtime member, a newcomer, or someone who hasn’t been back in a while, we welcome YOU to come home to Christ Church.
💒 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist
🎉 Fun for all ages! The First Sunday of Sunday School
Let’s come together to give thanks, rekindle old friendships, and welcome new faces as we begin a new season in the life of our parish.
All are welcome—bring a friend!
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Garden Reception
Sunday, August 31st, following the 10:00 am Mass, there will be a special Reception in the garden for Nick Mynyk and Betsy Murphy to celebrate their last day at Christ Church Woodbury and their service to our community.
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✨ Acolytes Wanted!
Calling everyone entering 4th grade and up!
Do you—or someone you know—have a heart to serve, a curious spirit, and a desire to grow in faith?
Whether it's your child, grandchild, relative, or friend, we invite them to join our Acolyte Ministry at Christ Church!
👨👩👧👦 Who Can Join?
Anyone entering 4th grade or older
🙏 Why Be an Acolyte?
- Serve God in a meaningful way
- Build confidence and leadership skills
- Make new friends and grow in community
📅 Acolyte Retreat Coming Soon!
We'll hold a fun and faith-filled Saturday retreat later this summer
for training and fellowship (just a couple of hours)!
📣 Interested?
Let Emily Piskun or Robertta Shomo know and we’ll add you to the list,
send retreat details, and include you in the Fall acolyte schedule.
⚔️ Come be a light in worship — and learn to carry it!
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ECW - Episcopal Church Women
All women who attend Christ Church are considered members of the ECW. Since 1871, the National Episcopal Church Women, ECW, have championed women’s rights and the Christian foundation of God and family. They are a ministry of the Episcopal Church and celebrate that Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ECW meetings will resume in October.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Join The Brotherhood of St. Andrew for prayer, study, and service. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry of men within the Anglican Communion with the commission of spreading Christ’s kingdom among men and youth. The Mission of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been bringing men and youth to Jesus Christ since its founding in 1883. The Brotherhood in fulfilling its mission does so by following the three key disciplines of prayer, study, and service. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting. The Brotherhood meetings will resume on September 18, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
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Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries
Greater Cooperative Ministries needs our help. Donations are especially needed at this time due to continued high numbers of clients. What an impact Christ Church could make if each family set a goal to bring 1 (one) item to church every week.
Some special request items are:
- Cold cereal
- Mac & Cheese
- Hearty Soups
- Grape jelly
- Pasta & Sauce
- Powdered milk
Please go to gwcm.org for more information and to see what else is needed.
If you have any questions, please contact Darcie Sanchez (856) 906-8800.
Information about monetary donations and events can be found at GWCM.org.
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Mark for Calendar!
Vestry Members
Saturday, October 25
Vestry Retreat
Convention Delegates
Saturday, November 22
Diocese of New Jersey Convention
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Episcopal Relief & Development’s Mission Statement
Episcopal Relief & Development is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God’s call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief & Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world.
Episcopal Relief & Development faithfully administers the funds that it receives from the church and raises from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.
Episcopal Relief & Development cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.
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Parish Office Business Hours
Monday: 9 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 3 pm
Wednesday: 9 am - 12 pm (noon)
Thursday: by appointment
Friday: 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday: by appointment
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