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Those Who Serve

The Third Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 4, 2025


8 am

Server & Chalice: Jeff Wenzel

Lector: Helen Gwlathney

Usher: Mark Hendricks


10 am

Master of Ceremonies: Steve Lewis

Thurifer & Boat: Payton Sims

Crucifer: Scott Cranston

1st Server: Annabella Scales

2nd Server: Cece Lyden

Torches: Joey Lyden & Joseph Scales

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Scott Carr & Steve Lewis

Lector I & Intercessor: Marilyn McGeoch

Lector II: Jean Lucas

Ushers: Dennis Sims & Chris Cranston

Nursery: Jennifer Allbright

Coffee Hour: Youth Group

Vestry Lock Up: Sherm Yeiter

Note writer: Cheryl Rheiner

Food Bank: Mike & Darcie Sanchez

Vestry Counters: Team 4: Sherm Yeiter, Gwen Simpson & Jim Bathurst

Gift Bearers

The gifts of bread and wine will be brought to the altar on Sunday, May 4th by Thomas, from our First Communion Class, and his family.

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, May 11, 2025


8 am

Server & Chalice: Bernie Lasoski

Lector: Frank Gwalthney

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

Coffee Hour:

Vestry Lock Up: Nathan Wisknick

Note writer: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Ed Ferrell

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

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Liturgical Schedule this Week

Friday, May 2

Athanasius, Bishop

5:30 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Third Sunday of Easter

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Choral Mass

Wednesday, May 7

Feria

10:00 am Mass with Prayers for Healing

Thursday, May 8

Julian of Norwich

6:30 pm Mass

Friday, May 9

Gregory of Nazianzus

5:30 pm Evening Prayer

Sunday, May 11

Fourth Sunday of Easter

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Choral Mass

Upcoming Meetings
  • Monday, May 5, 8:00 pm Adult Bible Study Online
  • Thursday, May 8. 7:00 pm Vestry

Announcements

Adult Forum


You're invited to join Mark Novalskyy this Sunday, May 4, during Coffee Hour and the Adult Forum. He will lead a discussion on church finances—an important topic for our community. We hope to see you there!
 

Choir Rehearsals


Sunday, May 4, 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 as we begin a new session 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.
 
 

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
Download & Print Donation Form

Responding to the Myanmar & Thailand Earthquake


Episcopal Relief and Development Global Needs Fund allows Episcopal Relief and Development to respond to communities where need is the greatest. They provide emergency relief and long-term support in disasters worldwide, including the recent earthquake. Donations can be made online, https:// www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/give/donate-now/ individual-donation/ and select international disaster response to help with the earthquake in Thailand or use the QR code to the right. Check donations should be made out to Episcopal Relief & Development and mailed to P.O. Box 5121, Boone, IA 50950 -0121


We commit to communities long term, from disaster preparedness to response and recovery. With faith and local leaders, we help people get the services they need, when they need it.

 

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
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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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