The Women of Christ Church resumed their monthly meetings on their usual second Thursday as the busy season of the church year began. This was the Day of Remembrance, September 11, and prayers were offered at the Healing Eucharist which was celebrated by Father John, our Rector Emeritus.

The business meeting included a report of our finances by our treasurer, Shirley Elfers. The chief purchases over the summer were new altar linens and the replacement of some of the worn pulpit falls, which are in different colors to mark the various seasons of the Church Year. The new ones should be ready in a few months for dedication on November 2. Shirley, who is also the Directress of the Altar Guild, zealously sees to it that our beautiful Church and altar always have appropriately worthy fittings. No wonder that visitors are impressed with this glorious and worshipful place.

Alleida Mitchell, co-chair of the Chinese Auction Committee, explained to us how this project is being planned. The date for it is November 1. To be successful, a lot of publicity is needed, and many volunteers as well.

Another upcoming event is the Dedication Day of Church Women United on September 29 at Messiah Lutheran Church. We are also looking forward to joining the women of Our Savior Lutheran in November.

Mouth watering desserts were furnished by Connie Ricciardi and Helen Martin in the Vestry room, which was decorated in fall colors. Our next meeting is Thursday, October 9. Father John will again fill in for Father Michael at the Eucharist at 11:00 a.m. Sue Boody and Martha Keucher will be hostesses. Please join us.