March 5,2026

“Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?”

Time Change

Daylight savings time begins this Sunday, March 8. Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night.

Christ Church Arts

Christ Church Arts will host Ukulele Jam Sessions in the Parish Hall on the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm beginning March 16. The sessions will be run by noted local musician Carmen Borgia. Repertoire will be taken from classic folksong, Oldies hits, American songbook standards and more! Bring a music stand. There may be a few extra ukuleles available. All skill levels of players are welcome, and if you just want to come and sing along that's great too!

Christ Church Arts is also thrilled to host River Valley Baroque for a world class performance of J. S. Bach's St. John Passion. Volunteer ushers and helpers are needed and will receive a complementary ticket. Please speak to Fr. Bill or Hannah Milnes if interested.

Fr. Bill out of Office

Please note that Fr. Bill will be out of the office on Tuesday, March 10, attending the rescheduled Ecumenical Advocacy Days at the State Capitol in Albany. There will be no service of Morning Prayer that day. The office will still be open.

Lent

The Season of Lent is upon us. Our Lenten programming continues this Friday, March 6 with the Way of the Cross at 5:30pm. Lenten education programs will continue on Wednesdays. Even if you missed the early sessions you are more than welcome to join! Please note the link below to participate in the evening study via Zoom.

Funeral Services

Burial Rites for Jeanne Poland will be held at Christ Church on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am.

National Church Survey

The Episcopal Church Task Force on LGBTQ+ Inclusion invites all Episcopalians to take this important survey on LGBTQ+ inclusion and experience in the church. Click below to complete the survey. Thank you for helping us build a Church where all of God's beloved children are truly welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated.

Food Donations Needed!

We have seen a significant increase in demand for food from our mini-pantry and are only anticipating that to grow. Please consider donating non-perishable items as soon as possible. Collection boxes will be in the parish hall and the narthex. We will also accept personal hygiene items, baby and adult diapers, and baby food (but not infant formula) as well as monetary donations.

Funds are also available if anyone would like to buy a large amount of food or other items and be fully or partially reimbursed. Please contact the church office if you would like to do this.

There are no flowers during Lent.

Flowers on the High Altar may be dedicated to loved ones by members of the congregation. Please call the office with the name(s) you wish to commemorate and the Sunday you prefer. A donation is requested; the church provides the flowers.

This week at Christ Church

March 6 - 12

Friday

Lenten Feria

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

5:30pm - The Way of the Cross (Nave)



Saturday

Perpetua, Felicity & their Companions, Martyrs, 202

Sunday

The Third Sunday in Lent

9:00am The Holy Eucharist, Rite II with the Penitential Order

Coffee Hour following (Parish Hall)

Vestry (Library)

Monday

Gregory of Nyssa, Bishop & Theologian,

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

6:00 - Private Meeting (Library)

Tuesday

Harriet Tubman, Social Reformer, 1913

8:00am-5:00pm - FRCC Office Hours (FRCC Office)

No Morning Prayer

9:00am-12:00pm - FRCC Play Group (Common Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

6:00-7:00pm - Alanon Meeting (Library)

Wednesday

Lenten Feria

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

10:00am - 11:00am - Confession Available (by appointment)

11:00am - Book Study (Guild Room)

12:15pm - Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer (Lady Chapel)

1:00pm - Hudson Valley Deanery Clericus (Guild Room)

5:30pm - Holy Eucharist, BCP 1662 (All Saints' Chapel)

6:00pm - Adult Education (Guild Room)

6:00pm - Private Meeting (Library)

Thursday

Gregory the Great, Bishop & Theologian, 604

8:00am-5:00pm - FRCC Office Hours (FRCC Office)

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - FRCC Play Group (Common Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

6:00-7:00pm - AA Meeting (Library)

Note: Fr. Bill is generally available Monday-Thursday during offices hours and by appointment. Friday is Fr. Bill's day off.

Weekly Statistics

Attendance

Sunday, March 1: 47

Daily Office/Eucharist - February 27 - March 6:

Holy Eucharists, Wednesday, February 25:

Offerings

Sunday, March 1

Pledge - $4,245.40

Non-pledge - $0.00

Loose Plate - $45.00

Food Pantry - $100.00

Miscellaneous - $2,371.65

Lay Ministry Schedule

Sunday, March 8

The Third Sunday in Lent

The Holy Eucharist, Rite II with the Penitential Order

Acolytes - Martin Lytle, Eli Lytle

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Eli Lytle

Lector - Ted Todd

Greeter - Tracey & Aaron Jennings

Altar Guild - Sandra Gill & Tracey Jennings

Camera Operator - Peggy Gearity

Sunday, March 15

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

The Holy Eucharist, Rite II with the Penitential Order

Acolytes - Cameron Lytle, Gabe Lytle

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Jamison Teale

Lector - Mark Wunderlich

Greeter - Wayne Weber

Altar Guild - Babette Ryder-Card, Mary Jane Swain

Camera Operator - Eli Lytle

Celebrations

March 6 - 12

March 7 - Mary Ann Shook

March 9 - Evan Race

March 11 - Pat Marshall

March 11 - Wally Elliott

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