Those Who Serve

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 11, 2025


8 am

Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski

Lector: Jack Ennis

Usher: Mark Hendricks


10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Jim Bathurst

Thurifer & Boat: Chris Cranston

Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez

1st Server: Maya Sanchez

2nd Server: Rebecca Piskun

Torches: Riley Shomo & Daphne Rhodes

Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun

Chalice Bearers: Jim Bathurst & Scott Carr

Lector I & Intercessor: Jim Bathurst

Lector II: Mary Beth Bathurst

Ushers: Chris Piskun & Charles Lewis

Nursery: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock Up: Nathan Wisknick

Note writer: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Ed Ferrell

Vestry Counters: Team 1: Doreen Mills, Mark Novalsky & Nathan Wishnick

Gift Bearers

The gifts of bread and wine will be brought to the altar on Sunday, May 11th by Nate Holland, from our First Communion Class, and his family.

The Fifth Sunday of Easter - First Holy Communion Sunday

Sunday, May 18, 2025


8 am

Server & Chalice: Doreen Mills

Lector: Jeff Wenzel

Usher: Mark Hendricks


10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell

Thurifer & Boat: Scott Carr

Crucifer: Barnadon Gorman

1st Server: Scott Cranston

2nd Server: Joey Lyden

Torches: Jospeh Scales & Thomas Pickun

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Sarah Cranston & Ed Ferrell

Lector I & Intercessor: Srah Cranston

Lector II: Robin Atkins

Ushers: Steve Shomo & Steve Rash

Nursery: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock Up: Tori Wishnick

Note writer: Marilyn McGeoch

Food Bank: Sue Velasquez

Vestry Counters: Team 2: Tori Wishnick, Laura Erasmus & Help Needed

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Liturgical Schedule this Week

Friday, May 9

Gregory of Nazianzus

5:30 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Easter

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Choral Mass

Wednesday, May 14

Feria

10:00 am Mass with Prayers for Healing

Thursday, May 15

Feria

Pachomius, Abbott

6:30 pm Mass

Friday, May 16

Feria

The Martyrs of Sudan

5:30 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday, May 18

Fifth Sunday of Easter

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Choral Mass

Upcoming Meetings

  • Thursday, May 15, 7:00 pm Brotherhood
  • Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 pm ECW Year End Covered Dish

Announcements

Choir Rehearsals


Sunday, May 11, 2025

Choral Scholars 8:30 am

Adult Choir 9:00 am

No Choristers Rehearsal


Sunday, May 18, 2025

Choral Scholars 8:30 am

Adult Choir 9:00 am

Choristers Noon


If you are interested in joining our choir or have a child interested in the choristers, please contact Nick Mynyk, music@christchurch.woodburynj.org

Adult Bible Study -

Mondays 8:00 pm Online


Join the Adult Bible Study on the Letters of John during the Easter season. These letters, also read during the weeks after Easter during the Daily Office, explore the love of God Jesus has shown in His death and resurrection. We will be using the N. T. Wright for Everyone Study Guide to lead us through these rich New Testament letters. We meet weekly on Zoom, Monday nights at 8 PM, April 28-June 23.

The link is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89909530913?pwd=G2yowj0nc0xmVNLYkEAbuKdkWeRwQM.1


For more information, reach out to Scott Carr, scotthcarrjr@gmail.com.

Brotherhood Clean-up Day

Saturday, May 17, 2025, 8:00 am


Bring your favorite gardening gloves and yard tools to help the Brotherhood of St. Andrew clean up the grounds of Christ Church.



The Reverend Robert E. Sullivan

100th Birthday Celebration


Sunday, June 1st during Coffee Hour we will be celebrating Fr. Sullivan's 100th Birthday.

ECW - Episcopal Church Women


All women who attend Christ Church are considered members of the ECW. The end-of-year covered dish is on May 21st at 6:00 pm. 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. 

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.

Adopt - a - Project


Buildings and Grounds has a display of projects available for adoption in the upstairs of the Parish Hall. Thank you to everyone who has already adopted a project. There are more projects available soon.

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.

 

Support Peace in the World

Responding to Israeli - Hamas War


Episcopal Relief & Development continues to partner with Al Ahli Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, to provide emergency medical support in the Gaza Strip in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Support of the Episcopal Relief & Development Middle East Fund will help to address immediate and long-term needs created by the Israel-Hamas war through locally-led partnerships.

Episcopal Relief & Development Partners with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to Aid Ukrainian Refugees


Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to help local congregations throughout Europe provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees. Please continue to pray for all those impacted by the violence. Donations to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Ukraine Crisis Response fund will help meet critical needs created by this crisis.

Episcopal Relief and Development Sudan


Episcopal Relief & Development partners with the South Sudanese Development and Relief Agency (SSUDRA), the relief and development arm of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, to address ongoing issues in South Sudan and to strengthen SSUDRA’s operations. Donate Now.

Parish Newsletter

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