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The Second Sunday in Advent
December 8, 2024
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Sunday, December 8, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Jeff Wenzel
Lector: Jeff Wenzel
Usher: Fran Fulgham
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis
Thurifer & Boat: Payton Sims
Crucifer: Pauly Mass
1st Server: Cece Lyden
2nd Server: Maya Sanchez
Torches: Scott Cranston & Annabella Scales
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Steve Lewis & Doreen Mills
Lector I & Intercessor: Emily PIskun
Lector II: Gwen Simpson
Ushers: Mike Sanchez & Paul Allbright
Vestry Lock Up: Sophie Seddon
Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner
Food Bank: Mike & Darcie Sanchez
Vestry Counters: Team 3 - Sarah Cranston, Charles Lewis, Jr., Sophie Seddon
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Sunday, December 15, 2024
8 am
Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski
Lector: Maureen Carrigan
Usher: Mark Hendericks
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell
Thurifer & Boat: Pauly Mass
Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez
1st Server: Maya Sanchez
2nd Server: Joey Lyden
Torches: Daphne Rhodes and Cece Lyden
Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Jim Bathurst
Lector I & Intercessor: Tori Wishnick
Lector II: Jean Lucas
Ushers: Mark Novalsky & Dennis Sims
Vestry Lock Up: Sherm Yeiter
Note writer: Gwen Simpson
Food Bank: Ed Ferrell
Vestry Counters: Team 4: Gwen Simpson, Sherm Yeiter, Doreen Mills
| Those Who Serve can be found on our website www.christchurch.woodburynj.org under the Worship tab. | |
Liturgical Schedule this Week | |
Evening Prayer
Friday, December 6, 2024, 5:30 pm
Nicholas of Myra
During the evening prayer, there are some readings from the Bible, including Psalms, and prayers are said for the Church, the World, and ourselves. There is no music or sermon at this service.
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The Second Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 8, 2024
8:00 am Mass
10:00 am Mass
Reception for Child Bishop
These are the principle Masses of the week, encompassing both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Table. A Liturgy of the Saints will be included to call to mind and give thanks for specific saints, historical and modern.
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Mass
Monday, December 9
10:00 am
Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - transferred
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a time to celebrate the great joy of God’s gift to humanity in Mary, and to recognize with greater clarity, the truth that each and every human being has been created by God to fulfill a particular mission that he and only he can fulfill.
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Mass with the Sacrament of Healing
Wednesday, December 10, 2024, 10:00 am
Feria
During the Mass with the Sacrament of Healing, we read the names of those on our prayer list, offering a special moment of prayer. You are also invited to receive anointing for healing and partake in Communion. Everyone is warmly welcome to join us.
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Mid-Week Mass
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:30 pm
Feria
Experience our mid-week worship—a brief and informal service designed to recharge your spirit. Join us for a refreshing and uplifting moment in your week..
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Evening Prayer
Friday, December 13, 2024, 5:30 pm
Lucy of Syracuse
During the evening prayer, there are some readings from the Bible, including Psalms, and prayers are said for the Church, the World, and ourselves. There is no music or sermon at this service.
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The Sacrament of Penance
The Sacrament of Penance (Confession) and spiritual counsel are always available by appointment. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Fr. Civale.
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Readings for the Second Sunday in Advent - December 1, 2024
The First Reading: Zephaniah (3:14-20)
Psalm 85
The Second Reading: Philippians (4:4-7)
The Gospel: Luke (3:7-18)
*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.
Bible Gateway online Bible.
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Thank you
Thank you to everyone who has turned in a 2025 pledge card. If you have not turned one in, it is not too late. There are extra cards in the back of the church if you need one. Completed cards can be placed in the collection plate or dropped off at the office.
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Thursday, December 5 - 7:00 pm Executive Committee
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Thursday, December 12 - 7:00 pm Vestry
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Saturday, December 14 - 10:00 am Lesson & Carols Choir Rehearsal
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Join us for the Woodbury Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting
We’re looking for 5-10 volunteers to help us welcome the community by opening the church doors and serving hot cider during the parade and tree lighting on Friday, December 6th.
Details:
- The Christmas tree is located across from the church at City Hall.
- The street will be closed for the event, making this a perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors and spread holiday cheer.
If you're interested in volunteering, please let us know! Tara Mass and Sherm Yeiters
Taramass@comcast.net
Yeiters@comcast.net
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Child Bishop
Congratulations to Joseph Scales our new Child Bishop. We will install Joey on December 8, 2024 and have a cake to celebrate at Coffee Hour.
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Thank you to the Brotherhood
THANK YOU to everyone who was able to make it to, not only mass on November 30th but also the Fall Cleanup!
All went well as we had approximately 15 people fill about 60 bags of leaves in just 2 hours!!!!!!
Unfortunately, we couldn't get every last morsel but we clearly did A TON of work in a relatively short amount of time and the property looks very nice!
Again, thank you to everyone who came and also those who brought rakes, blowers and other tools to help the project move along!!!
We saved Christ Church approximately $600.00 by doing this work ourselves. That's a big chunk of change that can now be used for other items.
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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.
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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. Our Next meeting is Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm.
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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. The next meeting is Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.
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Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries
Thank you for all your dedication to this ministry. Bringing one food item to church is a simple but powerful way to help our community. Between the main pantry and Colonial Manor, GWCM served 869 families (3,241 people) in September and 1,105 families (4,153 people) in October. This averages to 218 families per week.
Urgent Need: canned vegetables and peanut butter and jelly.
Ongoing Need: Cereal, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup, hearty soups.
Thanksgiving
The pantry has begun bagging “the fixins” for the Thanksgiving distribution days. They will be picking up 400 turkeys from the Food Bank of South Jersey. If you would like to donate your free turkey, they would appreciated it if it was dropped off on November 19th or 21st during open hours 8:00 am—11:00 am due to freezer space. Drop off location - 300 East Barber Avenue, Woodbury (Seventh Day Adventist Church).
Christmas
This year the pantry will be giving each family a hygiene bag for Christmas. Christ Church has volunteered to turn in 50 bags. We can do it!
Each bag will gallon ziplock that includes: soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, disposable razors, and dental floss. (No mouthwash please). These items are easily purchased at a dollar store. We are hoping each Christ Church family will be able to contribute a bag or two. If your children need service hours, this is a great project for them to work on, we can give them a service hours receipt. The last Sunday to collect the hygiene bags is December 15th.
GWCM is collecting new and unwrapped toys to benefit the children of clients. (see flyer on next page with Drop off locations.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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