October 22, 2026

Which commandment in the law is greatest?

All Saints Remembrances

Names to be remembered in our prayers on All Saints and All Souls Days can be submitted to the church office via email, or by filling out the insert you will find in this Sunday's bulletin and placing it in the offering plate.

New Communuion 
Traffic Pattern

Beginning Sunday, October 25, we will be having two stations at the distribution of communion: one at the High Altar, and one at the Lady Altar. Those who would like to come to communion but have difficulty with the steps are encouraged to go to the Lady Altar. Those coming to the High Altar should come up on the right (choir) side, fill in across the altar rail, and then return on the left (organ) side. We will no longer be exiting through the sacristy. (See diagram below)

Those who would like to receive communion at their seats should simply let the greeters know and the ministers will come to you.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Maureen Van Deusen who has received the Carl A. Florio Positive Image Award from the Columbia County Sons & Daughters of Italy. This Award honors Italian Americans for their unselfish efforts to their community and who present a positive image and are a role model for all Italian Americans.

Christ Church Arts presents

On Saturday November 7 th at 4 pm, Christ Church Arts will present a reading of a dramatically charged play, Banking on Rio, written and directed by Carolyn Kay Brancato. 

The cast now includes Steven Strickland, routinely seen as the lead FBI agent on Law & Order SVU and Staxx Cordero, a NYC actress and film producer. They will play the charismatic Brazilian agitator and his samba dancing mistress.

Tickets are $20 (reception to follow) and can be purchased at the link below. Proceeds support

preserving historic Christ Church and presenting cultural and community programs. 

Synopsis:

This exciting dramatic reading delves into the world of global finance as well as the poignant relationship between an uncle and his niece. Set on Wall Street and in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Banking on Rio follows Lizzy, who wants to pursue a career in developing country financing. Well-meaning and desperately wanting to help the locals in the favela, she struggles to bring them progress. Trends in global finance are engagingly illuminated through real-life deals that Lizzy’s Uncle Martin orchestrates. She’s on board until she meets Marcos, a charismatic Brazilian agitator who tries to thwart Martin’s plan to demolish his medical center in the slum and relocate the locals. And then we meet Leila, a Brazilian firecracker/samba teacher who lives with Marcos but is having an affair with the investment banker Martin. Lizzy tries to make sense of the chaos surrounding her but is thwarted at every turn. Will her dogged determination win out? If so, at what personal and professional price?

Help Wanted

If you are looking for ways to help out in the life of Christ Church, there are many! New greeters and camera operators are always welcome. We could also use a few more acolytes (there is no upper age limit on that!) a thurifer or two and Lay Eucharistic Ministers. (LEM's must be confirmed or received members of the Episcopal Church). Of course there are many other ways to serve as well! Just speak to Fr. Bill.

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

Weekly Statistics

Attendance

Sunday, October 18: 38

Weekday Services - October 9-15: 11

Holy Eucharist, October 21: 10

Offerings

Sunday, October 15

Pledge - $1,640.00

Non-pledge - $50.00

Loose Plate - $102.00

Food Pantry - $100.00

Miscellaneous - $10.00

Lay Ministry Schedule

Sunday, October 25

The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

Celebrant - The Rev'd Dr. William Lytle

Deacon - The Rev'd Richard Erickson

Subdeacon - Elias Lytle

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Peggy Gearity

Lector - Susanna Grannis

Greeters - Tracey Jennings & Mary Ann Shook

Altar Guild - Linda Drahushuk, Laura Hasuman, Cindy Erickson

Camera Operator - Gabe Lytle

Sunday, November 1

All Saints

Celebrant - The Rev'd Dr. William Lytle

Deacon - The Rev'd Richard Erickson

Subdeacon - Elias Lytle

Acolytes - Gabe Lytle, Martin Lytle

Crucifer - Dale Schafer

Thurifer - Elias Lytle

Verger - Jamison Teale

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Cindy Erickson

Lector - Hope Stevenson

Greeters - Bob Link & Ella Brice

Altar Guild - Sandra Gill, Tracey Jennnigs Leigh-Ann Brash

Camera Operator - Peggy Gearity

Monday, November 2

All Souls

Celebrant - The Rev'd Dr. William Lytle

Deacon - The Rev'd Richard Erickson

Subdeacon - Elias Lytle

Acolytes - Martin Lytle

Crucifer - Frank Eigenbrodt

Thurifer - Gabe Lytle

Verger - Jamison Teale

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Elias Lytle

Lector - Susanna Grannis

Greeters - Tracey Jennings & Mary Ann Shook

Altar Guild - Linda Drahushuk, Laura Hasuman, Cindy Erickson

Celebrations

October 23-29

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