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This Week at the Church of the Redeemer |
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Tuesday, November 4th 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Voting
Wednesday, November 5th 7:00 am Men's Bible Study (Rectory) 8:30 am Morning Prayer Healing Service 12:00 pm Investment Committee 7:00 pm Finance Policy Committee
Thursday, November 6th 9:00 am Women's Bible Study (Rectory) 6:00 pm Recording
Friday, November 7th Diocesan Convention
Saturday, November 8th Diocesan Convention
Sunday, November 9th Pentecost XXVI 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Parish Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am Children's Choir Rehearsal 9:40 am Youth Bible Study 10:15 am Church School/Childcare Provided 10:30 am Holy Eucharist 11:30 am Coffee Hour 12:00 pm Uganda Mission Trip Information Session 3:00 pm Funeral for Margaret B. Whitney 5:15 pm Confirmation Class
Monday, November 10th Office Closed for Veterans Day 7:00 pm House Meeting at the Sampsons'
Tuesday, November 11th Veterans Day 9:00 am Church School Committee 11:00 am Staff Meeting 11:30 am Worship Committee
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Stewardship 2009 Treasure for the Heart, the Soul, and the Mind We offer our sincere thanks to all of the Captains and Parishioners who sent in their pledges during the Annual Pledge Drive. In order to draw up the parish budget for the forthcoming year, it is extremely important that we hear from everyone who is still considering a pledge. Funds to fulfill your gift may be paid through December 31, 2009. If you are unsure how to pledge, or if you would like further information about Stewardship 2009, please contact either Elliot Davis or Rick Weed, Stewardship Co-Chairs. We would be glad to assist you in every way possible. The strength of our parish depends on you. Please be generous as you consider your gift to Stewardship 2009. Yours in Christ, Elliot Bostwick Davis Rick Weed |
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Fall House Meetings: Does Prayer Work? Almost everyone has prayed at least once in his or her lifetime. What happened the last time you did? Did it "work"? Or not? How do you know?
At each of three house meetings, we
will get to the bottom of these provocative questions, and a few
others like them (including how to talk to your child when the
goldfish dies anyway). As always, there will be wonderful food and
drink, warm fellowship, and a chance to get to know fellow
parishioners in an informal setting filled with great conversation.
Monday, November 10th Megan and Chris Sampson NO INVITATIONS ARE BEING SENT OUT THIS FALL SO Please let us know which you can attend by signing up at the table outside Dorsey’s office OR CALLING THE OFFICE. |
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Bible Study with the Rector The Radiant World: Midweek Bible Studies for Ordinary Life
Over coffee at the Rectory, we will explore the teachings of Jesus. Come, spend some time with a few fellow pilgrims, and fill the rest of your week with the grace of the Lord in the power of the Spirit.
Men’s Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:00 am Women’s Bible Study, Thursdays, 9: 00 am
Both meet at the Rectory, 381 Hammond Street. |
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NOMINATIONS FOR VESTRY ELECTIONS
The Nominating Committee seeks your nominations for the following positions:
Senior Warden (4 year term)
Clerk (2 year unexpired term)
Three Vestry Persons (4 year term)
One Vestry Person (2 year unexpired term)
Two Diocesan Delegates (1 year term)
Two Diocesan Alternates (1 year term)
All parishioners are urged to consider any candidates they would recommend and submit their names in writing to a member of the Nominating Committee.
No member of the committee or his/her immediate family is eligible to be nominated for a position on the slate. Nina Moriarty, who was appointed by the Vestry to fill the position of Clerk until the parish’s 2009 Annual Meeting, is eligible to be nominated for any position as are Amy Weed and John Marenghi, who filled one-year unexpired terms on the Vestry. Suzy Westcott is finishing a second four-year term as Senior Warden and Tina Rowley is finishing a four-year term on the Vestry and neither may be elected to an immediately succeeding term of office. Hally Mundel is resigning from the Vestry and therefore does not wish to be nominated.
The Vestry is the governing body of your church. Your prayerful consideration for the election of your lay leaders is greatly appreciated.
The slate will be posted January 8, 2009 one month before the Annual Meeting.
-- Nomination Ballot follows --
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CORRECTION: The Christmas Pageant dates are incorrect in the November Redeemer News. The correct pageant dates are: -December 20th: Rehearsal 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. -December 21st: Christmas Pageant 10:30 a.m. service
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Reminder to all Church School families: Church School begins at 10:15 a.m. in the Old Parish House Chapel. Parents are welcome to worship with their children or drop them off. Please do not stay and socialize as this disrupts the service. You are welcome for fellowship in the Parish Hall at 10:15 a.m. -Thank you so much, Church School Committee |
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NOVEMBER CHURCH SCHOOL SCHEDULE November 9 10:15 Chapel + Gingerbread House Service Project November 10 Church school committee 9 am *Monday* November 15 Youth Assistant meeting + early supper 4-6 pm November 16 10:15 Chapel + Church school November 23 All Parish Eucharist (childcare: infant - 4 yrs) November 30 10:15 Chapel + Jesse Tree Project for the Market
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Baptisms 2008-2009
For those who might be interested, baptisms are currently scheduled to take place on the following dates:
Sunday, January 11th at 10:30 am Saturday, April 11th at 6:00 pm
Please contact the office for more information. |
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Youth Bible Study The Youth Bible Study is for students in the 6th grade and up which meets Sunday morning in the back classroom at 9:40am. In October, the Bible study began delving into the book of 1 Samuel. We studied the call of the prophet Samuel as a little boy, the stealing of the Ark by the Philistines, and are now reading about the rise and fall of King Saul. As always, we will complete our Bible Study with a Bible oriented game like Bible Pictionary, Jeopardy, or charades. The Bible Study is also continuing its work of writing prayers for the All Parish Eucharist. Bible Study will meet this month on November 9th, 16th, and 24th. Please have your youth join us for fun and learning. |
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Confirmation Class The Confirmation Class had a great month in October as we began our academic classes. We looked at the creation stories in Genesis and had a great discussion about theistic evolution and the creationism/evolution debate. In our second class of the month, we discussed sin and the Adam and Eve story. We also began a discussion of the authority of scripture. In November, we will continue our discussion of church authority, under the Anglican ethos, by investigating tradition and reason. I am very pleased to announce that Josh and Starr Peteet have joined the class as teaching assistants. The Confirmation Class is so large this year we have need to split the class for certain discussions. Josh and Starr are two committed young Christians, with inquiring minds, who are invaluable additions to the teaching of the class, and I thank them for their help. Confirmation Class Dates Currently Scheduled for November11/9 5:15 Church Authority (Leg three) – Reason - Is Christianity reasonable? |
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Youth and Family Fellowship Events 2008-09 We are going to have a great time this year as the Church of the Redeemer gathers momentum in Family Ministry. Last year we got off to a good start with our youth and family fellowship events, and we are looking to expand on our experiences. One lesson I learned from last year is to be very flexible with scheduling. You will see that with just a few exceptions, I have not yet scheduled dates or times for events. What I would like to do, is have parents and youth check out the Redeemer Family Blog at www.redeemerchestnuthill.blogspot.com. Through this blog we can have conversations that can include the scheduling of events. Hopefully, through this better communication, we can have even better support for our fellowship events. The blog is also a way to suggest other activities. I have found in my short time as a priest that many of the best ideas for family ministry are not mine, so please feel free to make suggestions through the blog, or through me personally.
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2nd Annual Redeemer Football Game
November is the time of year when we put baseball and soccer behind us and pick up the pigskin for a cold weather game. Last year we had a fun football game, but the curate’s team didn’t win. I am looking for change this year! At Cassidy Park in Cleveland Circle on Sunday, November 23rd, when the oldest of our youth are planning for the big thanksgiving football games, the younger than high school age youth, can challenge me on the gridiron. The game will begin at 1:00. This will give us enough time to help with the Thanksgiving in-gathering and change out of our church clothes. In all seriousness, this is not a game played at Division 1A speed, and everyone is welcome to play: especially girls. Lace up those sneakers or cleats; we are going to have a football game! If you are interested in playing, please e-mail me at meames@redeemerchestnuthill.org or post it on the blog at www.redeemerchestnuthill.blogspot.com. I will want to make sure we have enough water and orange slices to keep everyone hydrated and full of energy. |
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Once again, the Fellowship Committee is pleased to announce Foyers 2008 - 2009 !
We put together participants into groups of 8-10 people. Groups meet 4-5 times throughout the year for a pot-luck supper, rotating between different homes. Each group will have a Captain to keep things organized.
The only rule is to have fun. The goal is for the evenings to be low key, and low effort, a chance to stay in touch with long-time friends and make new friends alike. Foyers is for everyone; long-time participants and those new to the church, as it allows us to strengthen the bonds that make being a member of the Church of the Redeemer so special.
Ask any of the many who continue to participate year after year. Being a part of Foyers is great!
Sign up today !
Call the Redeemer Church Office at 617-566-7679 E-mail office@redeemerchestnuthill.org Sign up on the table outside the Church office.
Any questions? Call or e-mail Mary Crown and William Ellis (781-235-4143, mecrown@lotsoc.com) or Liza and Walker Jones (617-522-0455, lizajones1@verizon.net). |
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2008-2009
Concert Series ISunday, November 16, 20084:00 pmKeisuke Wakao, OboeRobert Sheena, French HornChikao Inomata, OboeMichael S. Murray, Organ ab Concert Series II Sunday, January 25, 2009 4:00 pm Edwin Barker, Double-Bass ab Concert Series III To be announced
2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series
I/We would like
____To be a Sponsor of the 2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series @ $150
____To be a Patron of the 2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series @ $250
____To be a Benefactor of the 2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series @ $500
____To reserve ___________ additional tickets @ $20 each.
Enclosed please find a check for _____________ made payable to the Church of the Redeemer.
All tickets will be held at the door. You may choose the concert you would like to attend at any time (617-566-7679 or office@redeemerchestnuthill.org ).
Name________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
Telephone____________________________________________________________
____Please list my name in the programs as follows:________________________________________ |
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Celebrate … Shop … Give! Come celebrate a great tradition and the opening of the 2008 Christmas season! Mark your calendars now and look for your invitation to the auction in the mail. The Christmas Market is the major fundraising effort of the Redeemer and the proceeds fund our many worthy Outreach Programs. Friday, December 5th Market : 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Cocktails, Dinner, and Auction begin at 6:00 pm Don’t miss this festive, fanciful evening of fellowship and fun! Saturday, December 6th Market: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Celebrate … Shop … Give … Help!
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The Redeemer’s Christmas CD will be available again at this year’s Christmas Market.
The CD contains all your favorite carols such as: Once in royal David’s city, Hark! the herald angels sing, O come, all ye faithful, God rest ye merry gentlemen, Angels we have heard on high, and many others, as well as beautiful choral Christmas anthems, all recorded with our heralded choirs, and accompanied by our majestic organ, brass and timpani!!!
The CD’s sell for $20.00 each. If you purchase the “Stocking Stuffer Package” (5 or more CD’s in the same transaction) then you will receive 5% off – that’s quite a savings!!!!!!
This recording is a spectacular memoir of our Christmases together as a parish. Purchase your copies NOW!!!
ORDER FORM
1-4 CD’s $20 each “Stocking Stuffer Package” 5 or more CD’s $19 each
I would like to purchase_________ CD’s (which are ready any time for pick up at the Church).
Enclosed is a check for _________.
Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
Phone_____________________________________
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UGANDA MISSION: SUMMER OF 2009 Information Session Sunday, November 9th, at 12:00 noon We are planning a family mission trip to Uganda from June 24th to July 8th, 2009, in partnership with Pilgrim-Uganda, an indigenous Christian agency working for the evangelism and redevelopment of the Teso (northeastern) region. The centerpiece of our work will be seven days spent at Beacon of Hope, a boarding school in Soroti, conducting enrichment programs for high-school age students. The trip is limited to twenty participants, and we are especially looking for missioners who have a desire to share a particular skill or passion by offering workshops to these youth during that week. In the past, teams have taught first aid, art, music, soccer, gymnastics, drama, and dance. We also can use adults with skills in medicine, particularly public health, engineering, biology, chemistry, and agriculture. However, please do not assume that, if you do not have any of these skills in particular, you should not go on the trip. In fact, you may be just the person we need to help everyone else do their jobs!And you may have a unique contribution to make we haven’t thought of, yet. So come on the 9th of November and find out more! |
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THANKSGIVING INGATHERING
Sunday, November 23rd during the 10:30 am Service
This year, the Redeemer will again gather food for the Thanksgiving meal for the homeless and the working poor. This year our Thanksgiving meal collection will go to the Cor Unum Meal Center in Lawrence, MA. Lawrence is one of the poorest cities in the United States and is the poorest city in Massachusetts. Thirty-three percent of the people of Lawrence live below the poverty line. Of children under the age of eighteen, 49.9 percent live in households below the poverty line. The Cor Unum Meal Center is a non-profit meal center located in South Lawrence. Cor Unum provides free, nutritious meals in a safe environment to families, the working poor, and the homeless. Cor Unum feeds hundreds of people at every meal daily since it commenced operation in September 2006.
For their Thanksgiving Meal it would be wonderful if our Church School families would contribute several of the items listed below:
· Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Whole Butternut squash (20) · Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Stove Top Stuffing (need 50 boxes) · 2nd and 3rd Grade: Canned cranberry sauce and jars of gravy (need 30 of each) · 4th and 5th Grade: Mitts and gloves for children (need 30 of each)* · 6th and 7th Grade: 5 lb bags of white potatoes (need 10 bags) · Confirmation Class: New, men’s large, white socks (need 30 pairs) * Stretchy mitts and gloves can be purchased at the Rugged Bear for $2-$4/pair
Contributions can be dropped off from Sunday, November 16th through Sunday November 23rd in the collection baskets in the front of the church office or at the church school desk. Please contact Laura Patton (617-232-5175 or laurated@rcn.com) with any questions. |
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Please remember the following people in your prayers: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Margaret B. Whitney those who are ill: Jean Allen, Kathleen Arguin, Gail Attridge, Peter Bosch (Elliot Davis and John Paolella’s brother-in-law), Georgiana Cardone, Ruth Ann Cederholm, Desmond Forster, Greg Foy, Andrew Adie Hunter, Terri Lamp (Andrea Peabody’s sister), Maeve Magee (Mouse and Ted Rowley’s daughter), Jose Matos, Charlie Maynard, Rita McDonagh, Candee McGuire, Charlotte Merle-Smith (Louisa and Nulsen Smith’s niece), Patsy Metcalf, Marie Mills, Sally Muravchik (Bill Codinha’s sister), Joy Nickerson, Jim Notman, Judy Occhipinti, R. J. Pearson, Bill Post (Ted Post’s brother), Frank Reynolds (Katie McEachern’s father), Jim Ross, Charles F. Rowley, Jr. (Ted Rowley’s brother), Karla Stuebing, James Tatro, Shinichi Wakao (Keisuke Wakao’s father), Amanda Walton, Kris Windham (Linda Brumbaugh’s son), Annie, Charlotte, Margaret, James, Connie, Dick, Douglas, Glenn, Heidi, Helen, Holly, Mark, Nancy, Rodrigo, Russ, Susanna, Susie, Tom, and Tom |
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If you have recently moved, changed phone numbers or any other contact information, please call or e-mail the church office so that we may update the Parish Directory. | |||||||||||||||
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