Reminder

Confirmation Class #2

Monday, October 26, 2026

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Next Class:

Monday, November 23, 2026

A Message from our Organist & Choirmaster

The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died... but they are at peace. Wisdom 3, 1-3

On All Souls Day, November 2nd we set aside as a day to mourn our beloved dead. The church is decked in black and the tone of the Mass is somber. Some of the most beautiful music composed for the liturgy are settings of the Requiem, or the Mass for the dead. This All Souls, the choir will offer a setting by the Renaissance composer Jacobus Clemens non Papa (ca. 1510 - 1556). Very little is known of Jacobus Clemens except that he came from the Netherlands and worked in Belgium. In this setting for four voices, the composer takes the traditional Gregorian Chant melodies & spins the other voices around them like silver threads

Christ Church Stewardship Prayer

Almighty God, we thank thee for all of the gifts that thou hast given us; our lives, our loved ones, and all that we have, and all that we are. Most  of all we thank thee for Jesus, thy son and our redeemer who came among us to show us the way to eternal life. Jesus was the perfect steward of thy gifts, showing that complete trust in thee is the most important part of  following him. May the offerings of our time, talent, and resources be made in the spirit of sacrifice that Jesus taught us by his life and death for us. Who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, Amen

Mass Schedule Updates

A Vigil Mass continues to be offered through December 20th

This fall Christ Church will offer three weekend Masses. Beginning on Saturday, September 26th at 4:30 we will offer a short more contemplative celebration of the Eucharist which will include a sermon. We are adding the service to accommodate those families and individuals who often run into Sunday morning conflicts with sports and school and other activities. Ushers, Altar Guild and acolytes are not expected to attend unless they want to. This is a trial run. If it is well received, we will continue in the new year. The Vigil or Eve of a major Feast Day and Sunday has always been observed in the Church beginning the evening before- preferably after sundown. As you know the Roman Catholic Church has offered the Vigil Mass option for decades and it is increasingly popular in the Episcopal Church. The preference is always that one attends on Sunday morning itself, but there are times when conflicts might occur and the availability of a Saturday evening option is welcomed.

Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed for 2026-2027

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to host Coffee Hour. If you have not yet volunteered, please review your schedule and choose a date that works well for you. To sign up, choose whichever option is most convenient: use the SignUpGenius QR code below; contact Mary Beth at jim5001@verizon.net or 609-412-0691; contact Jim at 609-472-2812; or add your name to the list in the Parish Hall.

On Sundays when no one is available to host, coffee, tea, fellowship, and learning will still be offered, although no food will be served.

Thank you for helping make Coffee Hour a warm and welcoming time for our parish family. Your hospitality helps create a joyful place to gather, connect, and grow in fellowship—we hope you will join us!

Adopt-a-Project: Caring for Our Parish Home



We continue to ask that you consider contributing to the Fund which will be used to

address our facility and grounds needs. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Just use the white envelopes in the pews and write in Adopt-a Project. The projects that we would like to complete are the shades in the Sunday School wing, repairing of the rear property gate, improving the walkway from the Rectory to the Church and the replacement of the utility shed. Thank you for helping us maintain our property.

Christmas Attic

Our Christmas Attic is coming up on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, and we need your help.

We're looking for volunteers to assist with checkout during the event. We need three teams of four volunteers: one team Friday evening and two teams on Saturday.

Checkout volunteers will help with collecting price tags, totaling purchases, accepting payments, and wrapping and bagging items.

We also need volunteers to help with cleanup on Sunday, November 15, following Adult Forum.

Can you lend a hand? Scan the QR code below or click the link below to choose a volunteer shift.

New Emails for Christ Church



We have updated our email addresses at Christ Church.

Effective immediatelty, please use the following email addresses to get in contact with us:

Father Civale

frcivale@christchurchwoodbury.org

Jackie Fahr

parishadministrator@christchurchwoodbury.org

Please update your records.

Thank you.

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

October..............................All Souls Day

November...............................Thanksgiving

Honor Special Moments & Loved Ones



Would you like to remember a departed loved one, celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or express your gratitude? You can do so by requesting Altar Flowers. Simply use the envelopes found in the pews - there’s space on the back for you to share your information. Your offering will help beautify our worship and make your occasion even more meaningful.

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost - October 25, 2026

8:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice:Rob Johnson

Lector: Helen Gwalthney

Ushers: Mark Hendricks

 10:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist & Choir Director: Matthew Glandorf

Master of Ceremonies: Rob Johnson

Crucifer: Joey Lyden

1^st Server: Riley Shomo

2^nd Server: Evan Shomo

Torches:

Thurifer: Scott Cranston

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Steve Lewis & Rob Johsnon

Lector I & Intercessor: John Lyden

Lector II: Aimee Lyden

Ushers: Chris Piskun & Nathan Wishnick

Childcare: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock up: Jim Bathurst

Notewriter: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Kim Henning

Vestry Counters: Team 1: Jim Bathurst & Mark Novalsky

Coffee Hour Host: Tori Wishnick

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost - November 1, 2026

8:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Server & Chalice: Jim Bathurst

Lector: Jack Ennis

Ushers: Mark Hendricks & Steve Shomo

 10:00 am

Celebrant: The Rev. Lawrence Civale

Organist & Choir Director: Matthew Glandorf

Master of Ceremonies: Ed Ferrell

Crucifer: Brandon Gorman

1^st Server: Maya Sanchez

2^nd Server: Rebecca Piskun

Torches:

Thurifer: Sam Buck

Acolyte Master: Robertta Shomo

Chalice Bearers: Ed Ferrll & Sarah Cranston

Lector I & Intercessor: Robin Atkins

Lector II: Michele Schiffer

Ushers: Mike Sanchez & Steve Rash

Childcare: Jennifer Allbright

Vestry Lock up: Tori Wishnick

Notewriter: Gwen Simpson

Food Bank: Ed Ferrel

Vestry Counters: Team 2: Tori Wishnick

Coffee Hour Host: Vestry

• November 1 All Saints' Day
• November 2 All Souls' Day - Requiem Mass 6:30 pm
• November 13-14 Christmas Attic
• November 20 Convocation
• November 20-21 Diocesan Convention
• November 26 Thanksgiving Mass 10:00 am

This Coming Week at Christ Church

Readings for Next Week

Readings for Next Sunday

November 1, 2026

Revelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

      *Please note Christ Church uses the RSV Bible Translation 

Please see below our Fall 2026 Parish Newsletter