Vestry Transition Prayer

O God, You are our gracious and loving Father.
We ask for your guidance and presence so that we may have the wisdom and unity to make decisions and discern your will during our period of transition. Through your son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, Amen.

Online Diocesan Morning Prayer

Online Morning Prayer with Bishop Heyd Every Weekday at 8 a.m.

Please note that you'll need to register before you join.
Click here https://dioceseny.org/online-morning-prayer to register.

Words from Bishop Heyd

+Bishop Heyd is encouraging all Episcopalians to Call your member of Congress and tell them to immediately authorize SNAP benefits and reimbursement of local food support. You can find information here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

Did You Know?

Morning Prayer and Holy Eucharist are both central liturgies in the Episcopal Church, but they have different purposes, structures, and histories.

Morning Prayer

Morning Prayr is one of the Daily Offices, a set of services for different times of day rooted in ancient Christian monastic tradition. Its primary focus is on Scripture, psalms, and prayer. Morning Prayer can be led by lay people or clergy and does not include Holy Communion (the sharing of bread and wine).

Key Elements: - Psalms - Scripture readings (usually from the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel) - Canticles (like the Benedictus or Jubilate) and Prayers (including the Lord's Prayer, collects, and intercessions). Morning Prayer is designed to center the day in God's presence through praise, thanksgiving, and reflection on Scripture. It's especially suitable for personal devotion, small groups, or when a priest is not available.

Holy Eucharist

Holy Eucharist (also called Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper, or the Mass) is the principal act of Christian worship on Sundays and major feast days in the Episcopal Church. It is a sacramental service centered on the sharing of bread and wine, which Episcopalians believe to be the outward and visible signs of Christ's presence.

Key Elements: - The Liturgy of the Word (includes readings from Scripture, a sermon, prayers, and the confession of sin) - The Liturgy of the Table (includes the Great Thanksgiving, consecration of bread and wine, and communion) - Hymns, the Peace, and a blessing. The Eucharist is both a remembrance of Jesus' Last Supper and a participation in the ongoing mystery of Christ's presence among us. It is the "family meal for Christians and a foretaste of the heavenly banquet".

In Summary

Both Morning Prayer and the Holy Eucharist are beautiful ways to worship, and each has its own rhythm and gifts.
The Episcopal Church treasures both, inviting us into a life shaped by prayer, Word, and sacrament.

In our time of transition at Christ Church, let us joyfully participate in both types of services as part of our spiritual journey together.

Announcements

Coffee Hour

Join us for coffee hour following Sunday worship in the Guild Room for light fare, conversation, and fellowship. All are welcome.

Vestry Meeting

Our next vestry meeting will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Vestry Room. Vestry materials will be available before the meeting.

Christ Church Coming Events

Wednesday, November 19

Packing Holiday Food Baskets

Thursday, November 20

Distribution of Holiday Food Baskets

Friday, November 28

Saturday, Dec6 – Sale of Christmas Wreaths and Tags for Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 6

Reception and Tree Lighting

Wednesday, December 17

Packing Holiday Food Baskets

Thursday, December 18

Distribution of Holiday Food Baskets

Wednesday, December 21

Decorating the Church and Parish Hall

IPC Coming Events

Saturday, November 22nd

St. Alban's Yoga, 9:30 AM
St. John's, Holiday Fair, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday, November 30th

St. Andrew's, Christmas Drop and Shop, open to ages 4 – 14.  $10 per child, pizza, crafts and lots of Christmas fun! 
Historic Presentation by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, 2:00 PM

Saturday, December 6th

Church of Ascension, A visit with Santa, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM RSVP required.
St. John's, Youth and Children's Tree Decorating and Party

Sunday, December 7th

St. John's, Rectory Open House, 4:00 PM

Saturday, December 13th

St. John's, Breakfast with Santa, 9:30 AM
Christ Church, Tea and Tree Lighting 3:00 PM

Sunday, December 14 (Advent III)

St Alban's, Historic Presentation by Friends of Olmsted-Beil House, 2:00 PM
St. Paul's Lessons and Carols, 4:00 PM – Details to follow.

Sunday, December 21 (Advent IV)

St. Mary's, Advent Concert, 4:00 PM – Details to follow
Save the Date – Sunday, January 11th, 2:00 PM – Collaborative Ministry Celebration

Christ Church Parish Prayer List

The following individuals have requested our prayers:

Fred Allen, Ricia Augusty, Betty Babb, Elma Babb, Erma Babb, Marcella Babb, Jenny Badger, Joseph Bonner, Mary Boyce, Deborah Broome, Frank Cangemi, Merle Carrington, Irvin Celestine, Eva Charney, Matthew Cileli, David Clark, Wayne Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Lisa Colli-Hogan, Theodore R. Coletti, Carmen Conrado, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, Wayne Dupuis, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Julio Gambuto, Ann Gardner, Sandra Giambalvo, Peter Gilchrist, Melonie Griffiths, Suzanne Guglielmi, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Anne Heather, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Aretha Jadusingh, Michael Kelly, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan, Julie Murphy, T. Rauch and Teri Murray, Minister Robert Perkins, Ann Reilly, Olivia Rey, Leila Rollock, Willie, Marcus & Dylan Schumaker, Daphne Smith, Joyce Smith, David Lloyd Stephens, George Sullivan, Fred Tucher, Linda Tuell, John Tuohey, Lucille Williams, Doreen Wood, Leighton Wynter, Marsha Wynter, Teresa Brown-Zapken, Patrick Zapken.

Please Note: The Prayer List is intended to uphold and encourage those who need healing prayers. If persons have been fully recovered and no longer need to be lifted up in this way, please let us know so that we can make room for others. This list will be updated every three months unless otherwise notified. If you need a loved one or friend to remain on the list, please call the parish office. Thank you!

We pray for the repose of the soul of Colin Mitchell and the souls of all the faithful departed. May their souls rest in peace.

We pray for all the frontline and essential workers in our parish, and around S.I. and the world.

We pray for the hundreds of asylum seekers in New York City, particularly on Staten Island, and ask God's Holy Spirit to help us as citizens, civic organizations, and religious institutions respond with love and compassion.

We pray for comfort to the families and communities impacted by gun violence, and for the will and determination to enact appropriate gun control legislation and promote a culture of safety.

We pray for an end to armed conflict and lift up the people of Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, Russia, and Sudan in the hope that they can move towards peace and diplomacy.

We pray for all those negatively affected by climate, environmental, and natural disasters. We pray for those impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

We pray for those who are suffering from the impacts of systemic racism, and for those who are committed and working towards change, unity, and equality for all peoples.

We pray for all those who have started a new academic year.

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Memorial Candles:

Columbarium candle:

Sanctuary Candle:

Lit in loving memory of Hugh Smith. From Catherine Barnett & Family.
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We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Chase Rogers (17), Kermit Mackey (18),

We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week. Eddy & Paula Gregory (21).

In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Refugees, Asylees, and Migrants and the Ministry of the IPC.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church in the Province of the West Indies.

In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Sean, our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew and +Allen, our Bishops.