THE CORNERSTONE
November 2009 Christ Church 7 Elm Street Westerly, Rhode Island 401-596-0197
fax: 401-596-6529 website:www.christchurchwesterly.org email:christ-church@verizon.net The Rev. Dr. Christopher A. Pappas, Rector
The Rev. Deacon M.P. Schneider Clergy Associates The Rev. John H. Barrett The Rev. Marshall T. Rice The Rev. Trevor Thomas Holy Eucharist Saturday 5 pm and Sunday 7:45 am – Rite I (spoken service) Family Service Sunday 9:30 am – Rite II (intergenerational service with congregational singing) Choral Eucharist Sunday 10:45 am – Rite II (traditional service with organ/choir) Heart of Worship Service Second Saturday of each month 5 pm in the St. Nicholas Chapel Nursery Care (infants -5 yrs.) at 8:30 am – noon Church School (ages 3 and up) at 8:30 am (Sept. 13 – June) Holy Eucharist Wednesday 7 & 10 am Organist & Choirmaster - George Kent Parish Administrator - Jeanne MacLaughlin Parish Secretary – Rebecca Cherenzia Financial Administrator - Barbara Whitford Sexton - Walter Dugas Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministries - Stacey Pride Childcare Coordinator – Kristi Scheller Verger - George Parent ~ The Mission Statement of Christ Church ~ The Mission of Christ Church is to follow Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, study, and stewardship so that we may become witnesses to God’s presence; living, sharing, and teaching His Gospel.
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FROM OUR RECTOR
Responding to God‟s call isn‟t always easy. There always appears to be something in the way. Our lives are filled with situations, expectations, possessions and inhibitions that take up our time and interfere with our relationship with God. That‟s why I‟m always amazed by the unhesitating response of Simon, Andrew, John and James to Jesus‟ call as depicted in Matthew‟s Gospel. They were with their boats and nets when Jesus came by and called them to follow him. As fishermen, these were essential for them to earn a living. Although not enough to make them wealthy, it was what put food on the table for them and their families. When Jesus called, they quickly left their nets behind and followed him, leaving behind not only their possessions and their livelihood but all those things that entangled them and had kept them away from God. The scene on the beach was probably quite idyllic. I can picture the men in their boats just off shore. The water is still and it‟s a warm Mediterranean day, with a sunny, blue sky and just the hint of a breeze. As Jesus approaches the waters edge he calls out first to Simon and Andrew. They immediately drop their nets and plunge into the water, swimming to shore. I can imagine that there was joy in their faces as they stood next to Jesus. Perhaps even a bit of good-natured fun as they reveled in the fellowship with each other and with Jesus. John and James were called in a similar way, and they left behind their nets, their father and their former lives. They joined this widening circle of fellowship full of joy and expectation. Believe it or not, Jesus is also calling each one of us, in the same way he called Simon and Andrew, John and James. He is calling and inviting us to join his circle of fellowship. He is calling us to leave behind those things that are interfering with an intimate relationship with God. What is it that keeps us back? What is it in our lives that prevents us from joining Jesus and experiencing the joy that a relationship with him brings? A relationship? Our possessions? Our self-image? Our life situation? We need to identify those obstacles and let them go. We need to make the time for Jesus in our lives. Jesus is calling us into a relationship. He is asking us to join him in fellowship with others to help spread the Good News. He is asking for our help in setting ourselves free and in establishing a kingdom of justice and mercy. Christ is counting on us…on you and me. How will we respond?
Blessings, Fr. Chris+ ********************************************************************
Taizé
The Taizé community is an ecumenical monastic order with a strong devotion to peace and justice through prayer and meditation. The 100-strong community of Roman Catholic and Protestant monks is drawn from 30 countries across the world. It was founded in 1940 by Roger Louis Schutz-Marsauche (known as 'Brother Roger'). Today, Taizé is one of the world's most important sites of Christian pilgrimage. Each year tens of thousands of young pilgrims flock to the small village of Taizé in central France to share in the community's way of life. Prayer and silence are at the heart of the Taizé experience. Young people from every corner of the globe are encouraged to live out the Christian gospel in a spirit of joy, simplicity and reconciliation. Ecumenism (a movement promoting Christian unity among Churches) is the key to Taizé's appeal, making it a magnet for people of many different cultures and traditions. Taizé has spawned a unique style of worship that has become popular in churches, retreat centers and seminaries throughout the world. The singing of distinctive and much-repeated prayer chants during candlelit prayer services is one of its trademarks. Taizé music highlights simple phrases, usually lines from the Psalms or other pieces of scripture, repeated or sung in canon. The repetition is designed to help meditation and prayer. Taizé worship includes candlelight, prayers, readings, silence, and soft music with repetitive words led by keyboard and flute, or violin, and other instruments. The service is very meditative and offers a wonderful opportunity to be silent and center on The Lord. Come as you are -- and listen.
We will be having a Taizé Service at 6 pm on Sunday, November 1st in St. Nicholas Chapel led by Mr. Tylan Creason, Chaplain to Bishop Wolf.
************************************** *****The Heart of Worship ~ Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 5 pm***** Join us on the second Saturday of each month @ 5 pm in the St. Nicholas Chapel for an Ancient-Future Eucharist. Return to the symbolism and simplicity of the early church. Come and drink from the well. Fr. Chris
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Some people ask, "How are we supposed to pray?" Other people ask - more correctly, I think - "How do you pray?” Prayer, you see, is a very personal part of spiritual development. It changes as we change. It deepens as we grow. It simplifies as we do as the years go by. Prayer centers us and stretches us and lays us bare, as the prayer says, "of all our self-conceits." Inside ourselves, we know who we are and what we need and what we lack and what we don't understand and what we long for as we go. It is this awareness and the dependence on God it brings with it that are the wellspring of prayer. Prayer is the awareness that it is not a question of whether or not God is present to us - that we can take for granted; instead prayer is the process of our becoming present to God. So, real prayer can be fed by any one of a number of things - scripture, nature, personal experience, emotional pressures, intellectual commitment to the God who is greater than any idea of God we can possibly have. But whatever the life-link that brings us into consciousness of God, in the end, the way we each pray has something to do with who we are. In my Own Words -Joan Chittister **************************************
We will have an Episcopal Charity Speaker, The Rev. Austin Almon, III, retired Deacon, on November 8th. He will speak at the 7:45am and 10:45am services.
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Thanksgiving Community Dinner
The annual free Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2009 from 122 pm in the Christ Church Parish Hall. We are looking for donations of cooked turkeys, pies, and breads. Monetary donations are always appreciated to help offset the cost of the meal. The dinner is free to all that attend and if anyone knows anyone who is unable to attend, we will have take-out dinners and deliver to the local area if needed. To make a donation or inquiry, contact the Parish Office at 596-0197 or Liz Dobson at 596-7164.
Happy Thanksgiving
GREECE: JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF ST. PAUL Led by Fr. Chris Pappas April 8-17, 2010 Highlights – Thessaloniki, Archeological Museum, St. Demetrius Basilica, Kavala Philippi, Vergina, Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi, Corinth, Athens, Acropolis, Taverna Dinner Show
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Internationally Renowned Author and Preacher, The Reverend Fleming Rutledge will be our guest the weekend of November 21st & 22nd. She will be giving a “Community Talk” on Saturday evening at 7 pm in the church followed by a question and answer time, teaching an adult class on Sunday morning at 10 am in the Parish Hall, and preaching at the 10:45 am service on Sunday with a discussion time following in the Parish Hall.
Mrs. Rutledge’s particular expertise is the intersection of Biblical theology with contemporary culture, current events and politics, literature, music and art. Having graduated from Sweet Briar College in 1959, magna cum laude with highest honors in English, she continues to contribute essays to various publications and professional journals such as The Expository Times. She has been sought after across the country for her scholarship and brilliant preaching, including at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Her most recent book is Not Ashamed of the Gospel: Sermons from Romans. She is author of The Battle for Middle-earth: Tolkien’s Divine Design in The Lord of the Rings and The Seven Last Words of the Cross. Three of her earlier sermon collections which have received wide acclaim across denominational lines are: The Bible and The New York Times, Help My Unbelief, and The Undoing of Death. She has now received a grant from the Louisville Institute to complete a book-length treatment of the meaning of the Crucifixion for today’s world. Mrs. Rutledge, being ordained to the deaconate in 1975, was one of the first women to be ordained to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church in January 1977. For fourteen years, she was assistant and then Senior Associate at Grace Church in New York City, a parish celebrated at that time for its youthful congregation and evangelistic preaching. Her previous position was at Christ’s Church in Rye, New York, where she was known for her creation and leadership role of an extensive Christian program for high school youth. She served as interim rector of St. John’s in Salisbury, CT (1996-1997), and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in May, 1999. Her most recent teaching position was at the University of Toronto School of Theology where she was Master Preacher in Residence for a term (2008). Mrs. Rutledge, a native of Franklin, Virginia, has been married for forty-nine years to Reginald E. (Dick) Rutledge. He has long been an active member of Christ Church, Greenwich, CT. They have two grown daughters and two grandchildren.
Lessons and Carols For Advent
The Choir of Christ Church George Kent, Organist and Choirmaster Sunday, November 29, 2009 At 5:00 pm
Doors open at 4:30 pm Childcare is provided in the nursery. The Hospitality Committee invites you to join us in a wonderful way to hear the beautiful music and message of the season. Please bring a plate of goodies and gather with friends and family after the service at a reception in the Parish Hall. This is a time honored tradition at Christ Church; a gift to treasure and share.
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- PARISH REGISTER –
BAPTISMS –
September 27, 2009 Carlee Angelina DeVoe
September 26, 2009 Joseph Aloysius Penrose, III Elizabeth Louise Elmer October 3, 2009 Matthew Joseph Hohl Bailey Brittany Lynn Collins
-MARRIAGESSeptember 19, 2009 Joseph Vito LaRico Stephanie Lynne Lewis
-BURIALSOctober 13, 2009 Christopher James Clark
Parish Life................................................ ...................
... including all Parish organizations, commissions, etc.
Notes from the Senior Warden
Christ Church Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 5th , 2009 9 am – 2 pm
YES, we are definitely having a bazaar. It is going to provide great food, great spirit, wonderful decorations, a spectacular luncheon, fine crafts, beautiful knitted - mittens, sweaters, shawls, blankets, baby things, spectacular innovative baskets, nice jewelry, delicious homemade fudge, pies, cookies, casseroles, cakes, and Baclava! Poinsettias and fresh Christmas wreathes will „don the hall‟. Invited vendors will be selling their wares, and Richard will be there in his room selling all those books and don‟t forget the “Best Items Only Yard Sale” in the Undercroft. We are also offering new additions this year such as “Pies to Order for the Holidays” with orders being taken before Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as being available on the day of the bazaar. There will also be a variety of mixed nuts for sale with the most popular one being the “Spicy Bourbon Street Mix”. Be on the look out for more information on these hot items. We will also be selling beautifully packaged homemade Christmas cookies.
Now How Can You Help:
1st Donation of items:
3 –6 dozen special Christmas Cookies- spritz, russian tea cakes, decorated butter cookies, gingerbread men & women, thumbprint cookies, meringues, chocolate krinkles, chocolate dipped peanut butter balls, chocolate chips, bars, peanut brittle, etc. Apples for pie making- bags of Granny Smith or Cortlands Cans of pumpkin pie filling Ribbons for wrapping Desk supplies i.e. post-it notes, note pads, paperclips, brads, glue, envelopes Mittens- hand knit or bought from store for the Mitten Tree “Nice” yard sale items Lovely gift items Nice jewelry Craft wonders that you have made Homemade jellies Christmas fabric Quart-size canning jars
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2nd Donation: Each Committee or Commission
We would like a donated basket from each Committee or Commission. You decide your theme to fill your basket: gift wrappings, pets, birds, children‟s, movie night, snack night, dinner basket, wines, chocolate, special teas & biscuits, gourmet coffees, gardening, craft, knitting with nice yarns & patterns, cards for every occasion, soothing bath oils, soaps, gift cards.
Contributions and help from all are greatly needed. Choose whatever appeals to you.
We will be making pies on Saturday, November 7th at 9 am in the Parish Hall kitchen. COME AND HAVE SOME FUN helping to make our bazaar a Great Success because YOU made it possible!! Thank you in advance,
Shirley Andrews ********************************************************
Christ Church Poinsettia Sale 2009
What says “Holidays” more than beautiful poinsettias from Pleasant Acres Nursery and Florist in Westerly? These festive holiday plants will be available in your choice of Red or Pink for $12.00 at the Christmas Bazaar and your check made out to Christ Church is considered a donation. Pre-orders are recommended as these plants sell out quickly! Orders can be placed by contacting Lori Floyd (860) 2870608 until November 20th. Plants can be picked up at the Christmas Bazaar where additional plants will be available for purchase. Thank you!
Best Item Yard Sale 2009
Got Good Stuff?? Consider donating your gently used items to this year‟s “Best Items Yard Sale” to be held in the Undercroft during the Christmas Bazaar. This is a perfect opportunity to wash and donate items you no longer need. Acceptable items are: *Gently used and clean baby/toddler/children clothes *Properly working children‟s toys/puzzles/games *Knick knacks *Holiday decorations *Stemware and dishes *Home furnishings (frames, baskets, clean linens, etc.) *Tools Thank you, but we cannot accept: *Home appliances of any kind (televisions, vacuums, blenders, coffee pots, microwaves) *Furniture (couches, tables, chairs) *Broken items (VCRs, DVD players, clock radios, children‟s toys) Donations can be dropped off at Christ Church during normal office hours in the old kitchen off the Chapel. If you are unsure about an item to donate, please contact Linda Earl (860) 287-3914. Thank you! *************************************
Notes regarding our landscaping
If you have noticed some changes to the landscaping around Christ Church, you have seen a hint of things to come. In the Parish Hall, you can find a drawing of our Master Landscape Plan, as well as a time line for the work to be done. This project developed because it became increasingly apparent that there was, indeed, no plan for the property. A bush here, a small tree there, and various hedges that didn‟t accomplish their purpose inspired several of us to pull a plan together. Over the summer we studied ways to improve the property. We consulted with experts in the landscaping field as well as experts in the way our parish functions - the heads of all sorts of committees.
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Our goals are: * To give a cohesive look to the property, coordinate with the Memorial Garden and Wilcox Park, and showcase our landmark building. * To have the property be easily maintained and to use existing plant material where appropriate. * To allow for a variety of church activities and uses and be as accessible and accommodating as possible. More than one of our experts noted that our church is an architectural treasure and can “stand alone”, meaning that it does not need horticultural embellishment. The answer, they agreed, was to have the grass grow right up to the foundation, as is done with English cathedrals. Salisbury and St. Alban‟s Cathedrals are examples. In fact, over 100 years ago that is the way Christ Church looked without bushes hiding our beautiful granite foundation. Most of our advisors from church activities wanted plenty of open, grassy area for various church activities. One creative person suggested we could use the open space for tents for receptions, etc. There are also people who would like to have a labyrinth and we‟ve made space for that. Many people would like to see a space with benches and plantings for rest or meditation, and that‟s there, too. This fall we have removed all the bushes around the Church‟s foundation and the new grass is growing there. The bushes we could save have been moved to their new locations. An area by the front sidewalk has been dug and enriched in preparation for spring planting of a mixed border. Tree pruning will be scheduled for winter. Winter will be spent, as well, planning for an ambitious spring work program. We welcome your comments, your energy, and of course your time. Anne Eaton, tel: 860-535-8577
SEPTEMBER VESTRY NOTES
Fr. Chris reviewed different types of churches with Christ Church being between a transition and program church (based on average Sunday attendance). Characteristics were discussed along with leadership role and the vestry, congregational life and growth. Future vestry meetings will have a brainstorming agenda item for strategic planning and goal setting. UPDATES: The possibility of having a RN at the Living Supply Closet (in conjunction with Land Trust) is being explored. The third service: So far, results are pleasing with 80 the first week and 92 the second; children take part in the service. Fellowship, Hospitality, Adult Forum seem to be going strong. Average Sunday attendance has risen to 288 (from 273). Rev. Dr. Mark Anschutz will be here for October Stewardship Kick-off weekend. A new pictorial directory is being explored; possibly electronic Evensong at 5 pm 9/27 and 10/25 REPORTS: Personnel Committee – still working on manual Arts – October 18 – Aaron David Miller, House of Hope organist from Minnesota Outreach – Living Supply Closet – cost to operate is about $1000/month... Stewardship – plans reviewed for wine & cheese on Saturday 10/17 and brunch/letter writing on Sunday 10/18. Letters will be mailed on Sunday afternoon and Intent to Give forms to be returned for Stewardship weekend 10/24 & 25. Fr. Chris‟ letter has gone out, wardens‟ letter to be mailed and one more letter from parishioner will be sent prior to Stewardship letters. Vestry members were asked to contact parishioners invited to the wine & cheese. Property: Drainage issues still being worked on. Handicapped bathroom work started. Ramp repairs discussed. Classroom doors will be modified to put Plexiglas in. Sunday School – presentation by Wendy for Operation Christmas Child; this project was approved by the vestry. E-bay Fund Raiser for 175th work was approved by the vestry. Treasurer‟s report was approved as follows: Escrow: $547.55 was paid for oil tanks and $2,452.45 from Earle estate for same. Approximately $7000 was taken down from investment to pay bills. Pledges are where they are expected; plate is down a little. Mary Bonville, Clerk
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FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
In the last Cornerstone and in the Wardens' letter recently sent, we talked about the major categories of expense at Christ Church. A number of people have asked how the Diocesan Apportionment is handled in this expense breakdown. The answer follows: This year's payment will total $65,592. The Diocese spends 25% of their income on pastoral care, 40% on outreach, 11% on evangelism, and 24% on administration. These percentages were used to allocate our Diocesan Apportionment payment to our expense categories below. (25% of our payment is included in pastoral care, 40% in outreach, 11% in evangelism, and 24% in administration.) The breakdown of how our money is spent, including the Apportionment payment, is shown below.
Expense Category Annual Budget %
Worship Pastoral Care Outreach Christian Education Evangelism/Hospitality Children and Youth David Nolf Chairman
30.3 21.4 16.3 5.8 12.9 13.3
FROM THE SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION
TITLE: HEALING THE BODY OF CHRIST CONTACT: The Rev. Dr. Christopher Pappas 401-596-0197 rector.christ-church@verizon.net Ellen Dodge 860-599-2282 ed.tigertown@gmail.com Debby Musto 40l-596-1668 WHERE: CHRIST CHURCH, 7 ELM ST., WESTERLY, RI
TEXT: The public is invited to hear, practice and experience the power of healing in a series of evening programs at Christ Church, Westerly, RI. Clergy, lay persons and healing professionals will lead different programs. ~ November 4 & 11 ~ Healing Techniques Today
~ November 18 ~ Healing in our Church Today - The Rev. Kate Heichler followed by a Healing Service w/Laying on of Hands 7 pm Refreshments served; donations appreciated. ALL WELCOME ****************************************************************************************
The Rev. Kate Heichler is pastor at the Church of Christ the Healer (Episcopal) in Stamford and is president of the InterFaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut. She is also chair of the Companions in Mission Committee in the Diocese of Connecticut. Last year, she started a ministry providing spiritual care and healing to people who are homeless and struggling in Stamford‟s South End. Kate is a writer, speaker, retreat leader, musician and singer, and in earlier life, a playwright. She holds MDiv and STM degrees from Yale Divinity School (where she studied with Chris and Elisabeth), is a graduate of NYU, and is studying for a Doctor of Ministry degree at Hartford Seminary. Kate has written and taught on healing for many years, and coordinated a healing ministry at Yale Divinity School during her time as a student there. "Healing prayer was an integral part of Jesus' ministry during his time on earth," she points out. "And Jesus is still in the business of healing - only now the body he uses is us, the Body of Christ in the world." She will talk about how healing prayer makes God's promises real for people in a way that conveys the Good News of God's love very immediately - sometimes more effectively than talking about it can. She will offer specific ways we can easily and naturally integrate this kind of prayer into our own lives and families, and will co-lead a healing service with Fr. Chris in which everyone can participate. 8
FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE:
By the time you read this, the Stewardship kick-off (10/17 & 18) and Intent weekend (10/24 & 25) will be over and the follow-up work will be beginning! If you have not had an opportunity to return your Intent to Give Form, they can be turned in at any service, left in the office or mailed to the church. We are hoping to reach a goal of $312,000; wouldn‟t it be great to NOT have a deficit this year? There are so many wonderful ministries filling many needs for our Parish families and communities and they all need our financial support and assistance to continue their work. If you have not received your Intent to Give form, please contact the office and be sure they have your correct mailing address; or pick one up in the Narthex on Saturday night or Sunday morning. (They are also available in the office during the week.) Faithfully, Mary Bonville & Gene Wells
CHURCH SCHOOL NEWS: Christ Church Annual Rake and Bake November 22, 2009 12 noon
Please join us while we rake the lawns of parishioners in need And Prepare baking gifts for the Church Bazaar For more information, please contact Stacey Pride at 596-2879 Our Sunday School is still growing… sign ups are ongoing and there is always volunteer opportunities. The Living Supplies Closet Needs our help!!!! The Living Supplies Closet, located right here at Christ Church, provides everyday living essentials to families in need from Charlestown, RI to Stonington and North Stonington, CT. These essentials include toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent, Comet, diapers and powder, etc. This service to our community is run on a volunteer basis but they cannot do it alone. There is an offering basket in the Narthex of the Church dedicated to the Living Supplies Closet. Please remember to bring in a toiletry item as part of your weekly offering. Remember, $5 buys 5 items. Right now, the closet spends about $1000 a month. The need is greater than the supply. Stacey Pride, Coordinator of Children & Youth Ministries
*The next Children & Youth Commission meeting is on November 17th at 6:30 pm in the Resource Room.
Dates of Note................................................
..including all regularly scheduled events (see calendar, center pages) special events, programs, concerts, etc.
WHAT: PEACE & JUSTICE PUBLIC FORUM CONTACT: Ellen Dodge 860-599-2282 WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 4 pm WHERE: CHRIST CHURCH, 7 ELM ST., WESTERLY, RI TITLE: FRIENDSHIP TOUR TO THE HOLY LAND
The public is invited to hear & discuss the experiences of Martha Bradshaw on her recent 'Friendship Tour' to the Middle East. Ms. Bradshaw, local Montessori school founder and member of the Noank Baptist Church, grew into peace activism from 8 years of 'Peace Camp', the Global Baptist Peace conference in Rome and her month in the Middle East. Refreshments served; donations appreciated. ALL WELCOME
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SAVE THIS DATE ! – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009 5:00 – 7:00 PM CHRIST CHUCH PARISH HALL
BBQ DINNER catered by CHESTER’S BBQ TICKETS Adults $12 Children under 12, 2 for $12 or $7 each
This dinner benefits the Eagle Scout project of our own acolyte Andrew Hall to build a new storage shed to replace the old shed at the back door of the Parish House. The materials cost is approximately $1000.00 and this dinner will be the major fundraiser for his project. Please support Andrew as he works to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, enjoy a delicious meal and help get a new shed for CC!
Hello, My name is Andrew Hall. For the past 11 years I have been in scouting. I worked my way up starting at the bottom as a Tiger Cub Scout. As I grew I faced many challenges that attempted to split me from my scouting path. But after the scouting pack broke up, I found myself in a stable Boy Scout troop, Troop 10 of Westerly. I worked my way through the ranks including Tenderfoot, 2 nd class, 1st class, Star and now I am a Life Scout working on the last leg of my scouting career, Eagle Scout, an achievement that only 2% of scouts that start actually achieve. One of the requirements for Eagle Scout is to complete a leadership service project. For my particular project, I have chosen to build a gable-roofed shed for Christ Church, which my family has been a part of for many years. The church will benefit from my project due to the fact that the current outdoor storage is inadequate. Upon completion of the project, the church will have the appropriate outdoor storage to properly take care of the landscaping needs. My project will be to build a utility shed. The shed I am building is a 8‟ by 12‟ gable-roofed shed. Along with building the shed, my project includes gathering all necessary supplies. On the evening of November 3 rd, I will be hosting a BBQ dinner with the help of the Men‟s Club. The dinner will be catered by Chester‟s BBQ of Groton, CT. Please call the church office [401-596-0197] to make your reservation so that we know approximately how many are coming. Tickets can be paid for at the door. Thank you in advance, Andrew Hall ********************************************************* November 14, 2009: The Welcoming Committee invites you to an afternoon at The Jonathon Edwards Winery.
Join us for a tour of the winery, starting at 3:00 pm, followed by a tasting and light hors d'oeuvres. Cost of the event is $14 per person. Please sign up through the church office or during coffee hour in the upcoming weeks. Any questions, please contact Melissa Kelly: 401-322-7036 or kellyplumb@cox.net. *******************************************
November 15 at 5:00 pm: This Evensong will include music by Sir David Willcocks. Sir David has been a very great
friend to the Christ Church Choir for many years and we are honored to sing his Magnificat, Nunc dimittis, and Preces and Responses in this year, as Sir David celebrates his 90th birthday in December. A collection will be done for the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, which helps people in our community with heating/rent assistance. Deb Dunham
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Upcoming Fall Christian Formation Opportunities
Learning our Liturgy with Deacon Empy at 8 :45 am - Nov. 1 in the Parish Hall Anglican Spirituality in Literature with Spencer Reece (our new seminarian) continues at 10 am on Sunday mornings. 'Living Fully - Dying Well' study with Fr. Chris on Wed. for 8 weeks following 10 am Eucharist. Topics include biblical and social perspectives on age and growing older, which practical legal decisions are important for everyone, what happens when we die and how we can live each day to the fullest...starting today.
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2009 Basic Safe Church is for everyone who is a Eucharistic Visitor or works with youth. If you would like to attend, please contact the church office at 596-0197. November 14 (St. Thomas’ Alton) 9 am-4 pm
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UPCOMING DATES TO KEEP IN MIND:
The Grail Quest A Seminar in Male Spirituality
It is in the 12th century that we first find a myth telling the story of Parasifal‟s search for the Holy Grail. The myth tells of the tasks to be accomplished and the pitfalls to be avoided on the journey to find the Grail. Using this myth as our guide, this six session seminar focuses on a man‟s journey toward healing and wholeness so that he may mature as a man and deepen his relationship with God, others and all creation. In a safe, secure and supportive group we will look at ourselves spiritually and psychologically. We will talk about our wounds, our pains, our struggles, fears and worries, our joys and our victories as we help each other in our quest for the Holy Grail.
Sessions
1. Men and Their Masculine 3. Men and Their Feminine 5. Men and Their Father WHERE Christ Church 7 Elm Street Westerly, RI 2. Men and Jesus Christ 4. Men and the Holy Spirit 6. Men and God the Father. WHEN Thursday Evening 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 2/18/10 – 3/25/10
For more information or to register, call Christ Church (401- 596-0197) or call (401-322-1022) or email (ftt1@verizon.net) Frank Thacker
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FROM THE EDITOR:
We are currently trying to cut down on our Cornerstone mailings, if you have an email address we could use to send it to you via the internet, please let us know. Also, thank you for getting your articles for the Cornerstone in to me on time (15th of every month). You can reach me at secretary.christchurch@verizon.net. Rebecca Cherenzia, Parish Secretary
Foot Notes....................................................................................
...including various and miscellaneous bits of information: business, reports, notices, thanks, and all the other stuff we couldn't seem to fit neatly into one of our other categories!
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
The Christ Church Crafters (CCC) – no experience necessary- great way to meet some fellow parishionersTuesdays, 11 am -1 pm, in St. Stephen‟s room. Bring a sandwich! Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
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Choir Rehearsals: Boys - Monday & Friday 3:45 pm Girls - Monday & Friday 4:45 pm Adults - Thursday 7 pm Peace and Justice Group: First Sunday of each month at 9 am AA Meetings: Monday 6:30 pm Wednesday 6 pm Friday 8 pm Saturday 8 pm Alanon: Friday 8 pm - 9:30 pm Living Supplies Closet: Tuesday, 2 pm - 4 pm and Thursday, 10 am - 12 noon
November 2009
Sun. Nov. 1 Learning Our Liturgy, 8:45 am with Deacon Empy Peace & Justice Forum 4 pm, “Friendship Tour to The Holy Land” Taizé Service in St. Nicholas Chapel, 5 pm Christ Church Crafters, 11 am- 1 pm in St. Stephen‟s Room BBQ Dinner/Auction for Andrew Hall‟s Eagle Scout Project, 5-7 pm Spiritual Life program at 7 pm, Healing Techniques Today Outreach meeting, 12 noon Episcopal Charity Speaker, The Rev. Austin Almon, III, preaching at the 7:45 & 10:45 am Confirmation class, 4 pm Property Committee, 7 pm Stewardship, 7 pm Christ Church Crafters, 11 am-1 pm in St. Stephen‟s room Seasonal Planning, 6:30 pm Office Closed, Veterans‟ Day Christmas Bazaar meeting, 5 pm Mom‟s Club, 7 pm Spiritual Life program at 7 pm, Healing Techniques Today Wine tasting & tour at The Jonathon Edwards Winery, 3 pm Heart of Worship Service, 5 pm Centering Prayer, 5:45 pm Evensong, 5 pm Knitters Group, 12 noon in St. Stephen‟s Room Finance, 7 pm Cornerstone Deadline for the December issue Christ Church Crafters, 11 am-1 pm in St. Stephen‟s Room RI Interfaith Power & Light, 6-9 pm Children & Youth Commission meeting, 6:30 pm Altar Guild, 12 noon in the Parish Hall Spiritual Life program and Healing Service with The Rev. Kate Heichler at 7 pm, Healing in our Church Today The Reverend Fleming Rutledge will be giving a “Community Talk”in the church, 7 pm The Reverend Fleming Rutledge will be teaching an adult class in the Parish Hall, 10 am; She is preaching at the 10:45 am service Chorus Concert Rake‟n‟Bake, 12 noon Christ Church Crafters, 11 am-1 pm in St. Stephen‟s Room Vestry, 7 pm Happy Thanksgiving! Community Dinner in the Parish Hall, 12-2 pm Advent Lessons & Carols, 5 pm Spiritual Life, 7 pm
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Help your congregation save Creation by shrinking their carbon footprint at home.
Become a Cool Congregations trainer for your congregation! Come to our train-the-trainer workshop on November 17. It's fun and informative! Read about the Cool Congregations program at the RI Interfaith Power and Light website www.riipl.org Help your faith community understand and reduce their households' carbon footprint. Become better stewards of Creation by understanding your own household's energy usage and learning practical steps to increased energy efficiency.
Limited enrollment! The next workshop will be held at
Christ Church, 7 Elm St., Westerly, RI, 02891 Tuesday, November 17, 6-9 pm. Refreshments will be served. Call 401-267-0029 by November 14th to enroll. For further information, call 401-267-0029.
There is a suggested $10 donation but no one will be turned away.
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