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Sunday, March 16, 2025
8 am
Server & Chalice: Steve Lewis
Lector: Helen Gwalthney
Usher: Fran Fulgham
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis
Thurifer & Boat: Brandon Gorman
Crucifer: Pauly Mass
1st Server: Cece Lyden
2nd Server: Joey Lyden
Torches: Thomas Piskun & Rebecca Piskun
Acolyte Master: Emily Piskun
Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrell & Steve Lewis
Lector I & Intercessor: Karen Moser
Lector II: Scott Carr
Ushers: Dennis Sims & Tom Phrampus
Nursery:
Coffee Hour: Kim Henning & Marilyn McGeoch
Vestry Lock Up: Nathan Wishnick
Note writer: Marilyn McGeoch
Food Bank: Mike & Darcie Sanchez
Vestry Counters: Team 1: Doreen Mills, Mark Novalsky & Nathan Wishnick
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Sunday, March 23, 2025
8 am
Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski
Lector: TBD
Usher: Mark Hendericks
10 am
Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis
Thurifer & Boat: Scott Carr
Crucifer: Miguel Sanchez
1st Server: Riley Shomo
2nd Server: Annabella Scales
Torches: Joseph Scales & Daphne Rhodes
Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo
Chalice Bearers: Doreen Mills & Steve Lewis
Lector I & Intercessor: TBD
Lector II: TBD
Ushers: TBD
Nursery: TBD
Coffee Hour: Kim Wright
Vestry Lock Up: Sherm Yeiter
Note writer: Gwen Simpson
Food Bank: Charles Lewis
Vestry Counters: Team 4 - Sherm Yeiter, Gwen Simpson, Need Substitute
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Evening Prayer &
Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 14, 2025, 5:30 pm
Ember Day
Lenten Feria
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The Second Sunday in Lent
Sunday, March 16, 2025
8:00 am Mass
8:30 Choral Scholars Rehearsal
9:00 am Full Choir Rehearsal
10:00 am Choral Mass
Sunday School & Adult Forum
12 Noon Chorister Rehearsal
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Mass with Prayers for Healing
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
10:00 am
The Feast of St. Joseph
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Mass
Thursday, March 20, 2025
6:30 pm Mass
Lenten Feria
Cuthbert
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Evening Prayer &
Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 21, 2025, 5:30 pm
Lent Feria
Thomas Ken
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The Sacrament of Penance
The Sacrament of Reconciliation of a Penitent can be found on page 447 of the BCP. It is a very beneficial way to help us have a fresh start in life. It helps us to have a more intimate appreciation of God’s tenderness and compassion towards us. It helps us let go of the burden of sin as we remember that we are forgiven. This helps us bring our shame and regret to God and place those nagging feelings at the foot of the cross. It can bring into focus how we need to change and develop healthier kinds of behavior. We change our behavior by first changing why we think and feel the way we do. God supports us in that change by grace. The confidential spiritual counsel that a priest can give us, helps us put our life in perspective, which helps us change to the person we are called to be.
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
The Third Sunday in Lent
March 23, 2025
The First Reading: Exodus 3:1-15
The Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
The Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
*Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible translation.
Bible Gateway online Bible.
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During Lent, the Church gives us the time to refocus on our relationship with Christ and to do what we need to do to prioritize and get closer to Him. It is about conversion, a continuous turning away from sin and a reorientation, through grace, toward God. This includes penance, fasting and self-denial. It also includes taking something on which draws us closer to God and the Church. It might include weekday Mass and Stations of the Cross. It might include extra reading of Scripture and the spiritual classics. It might include volunteering at a local food bank. These upcoming weeks we walk with Jesus into the wilderness and continue to the Cross on Good Friday with our eye always on His glorious Resurrection.
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- Monday, March 17 - 8:00 pm Adult Bible Study (Zoom)
- Wednesday, March 19 - 6:00 pm Lenten Supper & Book Series
- Thursday, March 20 - 7:00 pm Brotherhood
- Monday, March 24 - 8:00 pm Adult Bible Study (Zoom)
- Wednesday, March 26 - 6:00 pm Lenten Supper & Book Series
- Monday, March 31 - 8:00 pm Adult Bible Study (Zoom)
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Stations of the Cross and Evening Prayer
Friday at 5:30 pm in Lent, March 7 through April 11, 2025.
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Adult Forum
Please join Father Civale at coffee hour and Adult Forum. For the rest of the year we will be exploring the history and development of western liturgy since the early Church. This will be done through the lens of our current Book of Common Prayer Book. Adult Forum will meet on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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Choir Rehearsals
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Choral Scholars: 8:30 am
Adult Choir: 9:00 am
Choristers: 12 Noon
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Choral Scholars: 8:30pm
Adult Choir: 9:00 am
Choristers: 9:00 am
If you are interested in joining our choir or have a child interested in the choristers, please contact Nick Mynyk, music@christchurch.woodburynj.org
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Christian Unity Service
All are invited to join Fr. Civale for the Christian Unity Service on March 16, 2025, at 7 p.m. It will be hosted by Central Baptist Church, 37 South Jackson Street in Woodbury.
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Adult Bible Study -
March 17, 2025, 8:00 pm Online
Join Christ Church in an 8-week Bible Study on St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians, February 17-April 7 using Philippians, N. T. Wright for Everyone Study Guide. We will meet on Mondays at 8 PM over Zoom to explore together this scriptural invitation to joy in the midst of suffering as we prepare for Lent and Easter.
You can access the Zoom meeting at this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83452066418.
For more information, reach out to Scott Carr, scotthcarrjr@gmail.com.
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The Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ
Mass: Tuesday, March 25th at 10:00 am
The Annunciation is a feast commemorating the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would be the mother of God's Son, Jesus and Mary's assent in faith to God's invitation (Luke 1:26-38)
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Diocesan Confirmation
Christ Church plans on celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of 2026, which will most likely be part of our bishops visit.
As well, a Diocesan Confirmation will be taking place this spring on May 31st at 10:00 at the cathedral in Trenton. One person from our parish is preparing to be confirmed then. Classes take place on Saturday mornings at 10:30 and will begin on March 15. If you would like to be confirmed this year, please let Father Civale know by email, frcivale@christchurch.woodburynj.org
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Spring Newsletter
Work is beginning on the Spring Newsletter, please begin submitting your articles for Easter (March, April & May) to office@christchurch,woodburynj.org. We also would like to share any photos that you have taken at our events. The deadline for articles will be March 17.
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Spring Convocation Meeting
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
7:00 pm
St. George's Episcopal Church
305 North Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
Covocation delegates need to confirm their attendance with the office.
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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, April 23rd 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, February 20th at 7:00 pm. Please plan on attending the 6:30 pm Mid-week Mass before the meeting.
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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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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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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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