| Welcome to Christ Church |
 Confirmation class will begin this Sunday, January 29, at 11:30
a.m. in the rectory. We will be meeting for ten week and will be
studying and discussing the catechism and the Gospel of Mark. Confirmation
is the laying on of hands by the bishop for those who after a period
of prayer and study are ready to take responsibility for the baptismal
vows made on their behalf by their godparents. This class is also
appropriate for those who were confirmed or made a mature profession
of faith in another tradition and now would like to be received
into the Episcopal Church.
This class is intended for both youth and adults who wish to be
confirmed. It is also appropriate for adults who were confirmed
in another denomination and now wish to be received into the Episcopal
Church.
At this first meeting, the syllabus will be distributed and we
will discuss a confirmation date, leaving plenty of time to return
to the parish hall for the British Brunch.
Fr. Chuck |
| The following individuals have
requested our prayers: Robin Beveridge, Shirley Black, Willie Black,
Jr., Gene Braxton, Sr., Gregory Brown, Patricia Brown-Prestia,
Marguerite Bruce, Mary Clendenen, Marcia Clendenen-Riley, Inez
Colborne, Sylvanus Corneh, Mary Cunning, Dawn DeSilva, Roseline
Dundas, Marlene Elia, Hayley Filippini, Nellie Gibson, Robert Granato,
Colin Hay, Ellen Hudson, Cineal Jallah, Nellie Johnson, Ravi Lambiase,
Richard LeClair, Nancy LeClair, Kathleen MacDonald, William Marcus,
Donna & George Marlak, Hugo McIntosh, Sr., Liam McCloskey,
Paul Napolitano, Tom Pattison, Sam Pirozzolo, Elizabeth Roberts,
Peter Roland, Meg Rowan, Gertrude Schall, David Seeley, Mr. & Mrs.
Seese, Kris Sheeler, Ann Sohm, Sanjeet Veen, Irene Vito, Elise
Weiser and Cletus Wortoson.
Give thanks to God for the following individuals
who are celebrating their Birthdays this
week: Bob Mantz (1), Clyve Stephen Hutton (2).
We pray for the repose of the souls of Laura
Patrick and Phyllis Fichtenholtz.
In the Anglican Cycle
of Prayer, we are asked to pray for The
Episcopal Church of Burundi, The Most Rev. Bernard Ntahoturi, Archbishop
of the Province of Burundi & Bishop
of Matana.
In the Diocese of
New York, we pray for Katharine our Presiding
Bishop, Mark, Catherine and Andrew our bishops and Andrew our bishop
coadjutor-elect, and the Bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of New
York. We pray for the continued growth of the Carpenter's Kids
Program. |
 The Rev. Canon Andrew Dietsche, our
Bishop Coadjutor-elect, will be consecrated bishop on March 10 at
the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The Richmond Inter Parish
Council (IPC) has reserved two buses to take Staten Islanders to
the consecration. The buses will leave from Christ Church
promptly at 8:00 a.m., and we are requesting that everyone arrive
by 7:45 a.m. The cost is $15, which includes the gratuity. Funds
are available to defray the cost of the bus if needed, please speak
to Fr. Chuck.
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| There is a new Feeding Ministry on
Staten Island which is both unique and grounded in the Episcopal
churches here. Christ Church, in conjunction with St John's and
All Saints', is lending support to a "Take Out" lunch and dinner
program established by the Rev. Beverly Neuhaus as part of her secular
position as head of Richmond Senior Services. Deacon Neuhaus, along
with a faith-based board of directors, including Deacon Swanson,
has received funding and from local foundations and support from
elected officials to establish a feeding ministry on Staten Island's
North Shore with a special eye to seniors.
Twice a week, Wednesday afternoons and Thursday evenings, Deacon
Neuhaus and her staff are distributing "take out" meals to hungry
North Shore residents. The afternoon meal consists of a vegetarian,
chicken or tuna wrap sandwich, a piece of fruit, a small salad and
a juice box. The dinner is a hot serving of pasta, poultry or casserole
with salad, juice and dessert. If you are available even one Wednesday
afternoon or Thursday evening a month and are interested in helping
out, please see Deacon Swanson or contact her at deakswan@aol.com. |
 Surely you've
noticed the new system in the church and the new chair lift to
the second floor auditorium. Both of these items were  paid
for by a generous grant of $21,000 from the Northfield
Bank Foundation. The grant was given to improved
handicap accessibility, both for those with hearing and those with
physical limitations, for our parishioners and the many groups
who use our facilities.
Thanks are due also to Barnett Shepherd
who wrote the grant, to JD Sound Systems, and to Mobility Elevator.
If you have occasion to do business with
Northfield Bank or encounter their employees, please make sure
to thank them for their generosity. |
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