Keeping Connected December 13, 2024 | |
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Connect Virtually
We will continue using our new live streaming equipment. You may access our Sunday morning worship service via our YouTube Channel and our Facebook page.
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Finances
Last week we received in over $5299. When giving online, be sure to change the 'Fund' to 'Pledges' so your contribution goes toward your pledge.
Thank you for your loving support of Christ Church.
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Last Deposit 2024 - Gentle reminder that your final payment for the year of 2024 needs to be in to the church by 12/30/24 so that it counts for this year. Donna Lawrence will be making the deposit on 12/30/24 in the late afternoon so that it gets into the bank on time for 2024.
If you have any questions please contact Donna Lawrence at 508-243-2293 or donnamL21@comcast.net
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Pageant 2024: Rehearsals are after church on: December 15, 22 with a dress rehearsal TBD. The pageant is on Tuesday December 24 at 4:00 pm. Please spread the word! | |
Church School Schedule: There are regular Church School classes for PreK-5 scheduled for: December 15. December 22 will be a Pageant Rehearsal and December 29 there is NO Church School.
Resources for Families in Church: Just a reminder that there are activities for kids, including a small table and chairs, in the back of the church. We are also providing special bulletins for kids that are aligned with the week's lessons at the front and back entrances. These bulletins have a variety of coloring, brain teasers, puzzles, and other fun activities. For students in grades PreK-1, Su will be available in the nursery to monitor young students who need a separate space during the church service. We hope that these resources will support family attendance at the 10 am service. Please let us know if you have any other ideas for ways to welcome children and families at Christ Church: education@christchurchplymouth.org
Church School Registration: Registration for Church School is open throughout the year. Click the registration form link to sign up or email education@christchurchplymouth.org for more information. Church School Registration Form
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Youth Group Meeting
Our next Youth Group meeting will take place Sunday 12/15 from 9:00- 10:00. This is a change from our normal Sunday meeting time. Please join us for a festive breakfast, movie discussion, and some games. 2024 was an exciting year for our church and our youth here at Christ Church. Let’s start planning what amazing paths our Youth Group will take in 2025!
Please reach out to Becky Metzger, radmetzger@gmail.com if you have any questions!
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A Note to Parents and Caregivers with Children in Church
Thank you for bringing your children to church. We are so glad you are here!
We know it can be difficult at times to manage little ones during the service.
For that reason, we have provided some resources which we hope will make it easier for you and your family to enjoy worship together.
You will find books and coloring pages at the back of the Mary Chapel. Please feel free to utilize these at any point during the service.
We have installed a TV in the nursery! You are welcome to visit the nursery with your child during any portion of our service and join us via our livestream.
It is okay to take breaks. If you need to step out with your child, our parish grounds are a great place to get the wiggles out.
Above all, please remember: You and your family are very welcome here!
Your children may be squirming, talking, or making noise, but they are also observing, copying, and learning. Children are a gift and an important part of our community; we are grateful to have them worship with us.
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Adult Sunday School! Sundays, 9 to 9:45a | |
While Rev. Melissa is away, adult church school will still meet every Sunday, using "Dwelling in the Word," a form of facilitated group listening and sharing centered on one of the weekend's lectionary readings.
Join us in the parish hall or hospitality suite for a time of wondering, discussion, listening, fellowship, prayer, and sharing. No sign up or registration is necessary. Come as you are. Come for one week or every week. There will be coffee (or bring your own!).
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Acolytes
There will be an acolyte training session Monday, 12/23 at 12:30 following the pageant rehearsal. Please join us for some lunch and information! The role of an acolyte is an important one in the eucharist, and a very valuable ministry! Please reach out to Becky Metzger radmetzger@gmail.com if you are able to attend. Thank you!
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Bedtime Chapel Podcast
Nightly Family Prayer & Weekly Bible Study
Deuteronomy 11:18,19
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Bedtime Chapel helps families draw nearer to Jesus by gathering for nightly prayer and deepening their understanding of the Gospel. The podcast includes:
- A 5-Min nightly prayer service
- Weekly companion episodes that explore the themes of the gospel readings of the upcoming week for family members with longer attention spans
Pray with Us Apple, Spotify, Amazon and most other Podcast Servers
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On Saturday December 7th, 16 hearty individuals braved the cold and gave our property a fall clean-up. Robb Pflock provided the list of chores and landscape issues, all of which were completed.
A special “thank you” to the following: John Steele, Adrian and Alex Manchester, Robb Pflock, Bill Finn, Anita and Jim Trottier, Jack Willett, James Elksnin, Scott Metzger, Wil Bernard, Dick Blair, Jim Stanne, Eddie Carll, Paul Johnson and Bill Ferguson.
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A special “thank you” to all who helped with the greening of the church last Sunday. We had many hands, meaning that it didn’t take very long to complete the tasks…………….and the church looks very festive! | |
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Altar Guild
The Altar Guild invites you to help prepare the sanctuary for Christmas with cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and polishing ~ Saturday December 14th beginning at 9:30 ( until about 11:00 ) ~ coffee and sweets will be provided. Thank you.
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Photo Update
We will be taking individual photos this weekend after the 10 AM service both in the church and then upstairs during coffee hour. If you are new to the parish (within the last year) or didn't have your photo taken before please join us. We will also be taking photos after the 5 PM and the 8 AM services.
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Christmas Flowers and Musicians | |
If you wish to remember or honor a loved one or give in thanksgiving, you may do so by sponsoring the flowers and guest musicians for our Christmas services. The form will be included with the weekend bulletins or you can download it here. In order to have your memorial listed in the Christmas bulletins, please return the form by Monday, December 16. | |
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Meal Train Program at Christ Church
Parishioners Melissa Pechey and Robin Nielsen are in the process of offering a Meal Train program available to our Christ Church Parish community. Contact Robin Nielsen if you would like to know more robinmarianielsen@gmail.com
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John Steele
Current Leadership Position(s) at Christ Church Parish:
● Junior Warden
Past Responsibilities at Christ Church Parish (or previous parishes):
● Thrift Shop Ministry
Other Ministry Involvement(s) at Christ Church Parish:
● Men’s Group
Family Members:
● Dina Steele - wife
● John & Julia Steele, with Grandkids Jabe, Liam, Nora & Gracie & baby on the way
Vocation(s) - past and/or present:
● Baker - Donut King, Quincy
Hobbies, Pets, & other fun info:
● Swimming
● Beach
● Walking
● Spending most of my weekends with my grandson Jabe who is the love of my life
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Cookbook Update
We still have a long ways to go before we can submit our recipes for publishing. The good news is that we still have plenty of time without any stress. Please drop off your recipes to the office when possible or submit recipes through the website.
During these next few weeks please look at your wonderful recipes you might be using for your holiday meal preparations.
Please take a moment or two and share them on the website for our parish cookbook project.
typensave.com
username: CCParish
password: garlic547
With much appreciation ~
~Anne & Robin
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Prayer Chain
Our prayer chain consists of devoted parishioners who, in confidence, pray daily for the needs of our parish family. Our mission is to life up to God the prayers of people in need, in joy, or in thanksgiving.
All prayer requests are said for a period of 2 weeks, and all requests are kept in strict confidence. If you would like a prayer said for yourself, a member of your family or friends, please reach out to Robyn Lench Whittles 781-291-9459 or email to betty02364@gmail.com
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Christ Church Thrift Shoppe | |
With just 4 shopping days left, come by and browse a large assortment of gently used decorations, nativity sets, tree stands, village scenes, stockings, wreaths, linens, dinnerware, and so much more. All items now 1/2 off regular price!
Shoppe Hours
Thursday and Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-1
The Thrift Shoppe Mission includes outreach for our neighbors in need. During this season of giving, please speak with one of our leaders for confidential assistance.
Barb Hurney, Drew Lench, Lynne Neeley, Paula Sherwood, Lynn Stanne and Barbara Wojtklewicz
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Christ Church Food Pantry | |
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All are welcome to the Christ Church Food Pantry!
We are open by appointment:
Tuesday 4:00-5:15
Thursday 12:00-1:15 and 4:00-5:15
Saturday 10:00-11:15.
Call the pantry message line: 508-746-4959, ext 6, BY 1 PM THE DAY BEFORE YOU WISH TO PICK UP YOUR ORDER. Our volunteers check messages and return your call from their homes to ask you what you need.
Leave a message if you wish to donate non-perishable food and household items, or you may leave your donations under the mailboxes outside the office or in the front entrance to the sanctuary. Squirrels like to get into any bags left on the porch of the food pantry!
If you wish to volunteer, contact Eileen Paris at eileenpca@aol.com
For more information, please contact Barbara Wojtklewicz at 617-291-4634, or by email at barbara.wojtklewicz@gmail.com
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Pastoral Care
For any pastoral care needs of Christ Church, please call Robin Nielsen (774-454-2776) or email robinmarianielsen@gmail.com ~ A home visit, a home visit with holy communion or a phone call can be arranged. Although a small group, our Pastoral Care Ministry team meets monthly in confidence.
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Sisters of St. Margaret Duxbury
Advent Open House
Saturday, December 14, from 2 – 5 pm
The Farmhouse, St. Marina’s, and the Chapel will be festively decorated with greens for Advent and open for tours. Crafts and other SSM items will be available for purchase in Bertram, and holiday wassail will be offered in the convent refectory. The open house concludes with Evening Prayer in the Chapel.
This event is open to all, and we hope you can join us at 50 Harden Hill Rd in Duxbury!
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We want to keep you in the loop regarding the happenings at Christ Church. Please send your announcements for the weekly bulletin and Keeping Connected, to the office by 12 Noon on Wednesday. They should include date, time, place, description of event, contact information and should be written exactly the way you want them to appear. | | | | |
