Father Sullivan's 101st Birthday



Father Sullivan invites us to celebrate his 101st Birthday with him.

Monday May 4, 2026

 3:00 pm—4:00 pm



 Woodbury Mews

122124 Green Avenue Woodbury, NJ 08096



We hope you are able to stop by to celebrate.

A Friendly reminder from the Stewardship Committee

Please use the “I Gave Electronically” cards, which are in the book racks of each pew. Whether you give electronically, or in a way other than traditional envelopes, please place a card in the offering plate. This symbolic gesture shows each other and our visitors that we are a giving parish which supports the mission and ministries of Christ Church.  

             If you have questions or want to begin giving online, please contact the  church office.

Each month we will highlight a different designated fund that our church takes a special collection for.

If you wish to give, please use the pew envelopes and select the correct box for your donation.

Designated Monthly Offerings

April……..……...Buildings & Grounds

 May……….Diocesan Social Ministries 

Ascension Day Dinner

May 14, 2026 following 6:30 pm Choral Mass

Join us for food, fellowship & fun.

FEED MY SHEEP

Vestry would like to inform the parishioners of Christ Church Woodbury, that a new ministry will be lunched here at the Parish beginning Saturday, May 16^th.

The ministry called, FEED MY SHEEP, will provide cold breakfast for unhoused and financially challenged individuals in our community. It is hoped that we will be able to do this on a monthly basis. It will be on the third Saturday of each month from 8 to 10 am, in the Parish Hall. In an effort to coordinate with the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries, the 3^rd Saturday of each month was chosen because two other member congregations have similar ministries which run on the first Sunday and second Saturday of each month respectively.

The Youth Group will be assisting in the running the first event. We look forward to having other parish groups and individuals stepping forward to assist in future events.

Although Vestry is taking the lead in launching this ministry, it is hoped that this becomes a parish event, with all of us joining in and taking ownership of this ministry

Celebrate More Life

Christ Church will be hosting a blood drive

June 3, 2026

2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

To schedule your donation, please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or see Jim or Mary Beth Bathurst.

We will also welcome some cookies for our donors. They always look forward to them.

Thank you for your support!

2026 FOOD CHALLENGE

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew has issued a CHALLENGE to Christ Church - Woodbury NJ to donate, since it's 2026, we are looking to collect 2,026 items of food in the month of April!

Lots of people donate during the holidays, which is wonderful, however, many do not throughout the rest of the year. Let's helps stock the shelves of our local pantries during a time when they truly need it!



Already donate? GREAT! If you can, maybe bring an extra item or two of food! 

Rarely donate? This is a GREAT time to start!

Together we can do this!"

Bring donations to the back of the church

Those Who Serve

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 3, 2026

8 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice:  Bernie Lasoski

Lector: Helen Gwalthney

Ushers: Mark Hendricks & Brian Erasmus

10:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist: Luke Staisiunas

Master of Ceremonies: Scott Carr

Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman

Crucifer: CeCe Lyden

^1st Server: Annabella Scales

2^nd Server: Joey Scales

Torches: Daphne Rhodes & TBD

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers:  Doreen Mills & Steve Lewis

Lector I & Intercessor: Michele Schiffer

Lector II: Ellen McGeoch

Ushers: Steve Rash & Dennis Sims 

Child Care : Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock up: Steve Lewis

Notewriter: Cheryl Rheiner

Food Bank: Sue Velasquez

Vestry Counters: Team 4: Nathan Wishnick, Doreen Mills, Charles Lewis

Coffee Hour Host : Youth Group

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 10, 2026

8 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice:  Steve Lewis

Lector: Bernie Lasoski

Ushers: Mark Hendricks & Steve Shomo

10:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist: Luke Staisiunas

Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell

Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman

Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez

^1st Server: Maya Sanchez

2^nd Server: Joey Lyden

Torches: CeCe Lyden & Riley Shomo

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Jim Bathurst

Lector I & Intercessor: Tori Wishnick

Lector II: Scott Carr

Ushers:Mark Novalsky & Mike Sanchez  

Child Care : Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock up: Jim Bathurst

Notewriter: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Doug & Carol Hill

Vestry Counters: Team 1: Jim Bathurst & Mark Novalsky

Coffee Hour Host : No Coffee Hour

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Those Who Serve can be found on our website www.christchurchwoodbury.org under the Worship tab.

Readings for Next Sunday

Fifth Sunday of Easter - May 3, 2026

Acts 7:55-60

1 Peter 2:2-10

John 14:1-14

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible Translation

• May 2 - Youth Group Lock in
• May 14 - Ascension Day Choral Mass & Dinner
• May 12 - Deanery Convocation for Delegates
• May 17 - Organ Recital & Reception
• May 31 - First Holy Communion
• June 7 - Church Picnic - Red Bank Battlefield Park

Please see below our Spring 2026 Parish Newsletter