MISSION STATEMENT

“A parish of the Episcopal Church, the Church of the Redeemer exists to bring people to Christ, and to bring Christ to all people, through worship, fellowship, education and service.”

This Week at the Church of the Redeemer

Children’s Liturgy—January 6th, 5:00 pm

On Wednesday, January 6^th, the Church of the Redeemer will be celebrating the feast of the Epiphany, also known as the Revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, and Three Kings Day.  We will be celebrating this great feast of the Church by following the journey of the three Magi from the East and learning about their precious gifts that they gave to the baby Jesus.  After the short liturgy, we will celebrate the Epiphany with traditional King’s Cakes.  The King’s Cake is a wonderful tradition.  It was originally eaten in Medieval France, but has since passed through many cultures with a great diversity of meanings.  Come out to enjoy each other’s company with cake, prayer, and fun. 

Reminder:

Signed Committee Reports for Annual Meeting

are due to the office TODAY, January 5, 2010

Stewardship Update:

$646,826 from 60% of parishioners

as of last year

Youth and Family Fellowship

This Sunday, January 10th, 2:00 pm

Sledding at Larz Anderson Park

The Redeemer is starting a new discussion series focused on supporting the elders in our community

and their families.  Please Please join us for lunch and our second discussion entitled:

Personal Stories about the Transition

to a Senior Residential Community

and Financial Considerations

Sunday, January 10th

11:45 am-12:45 pm

Back Classroom

Lunch will be served

Speakers will be Ebbie Zaldastani, who is now living at Fox Hill,

and her daughter Lizzie Napier

And Jim Notman with financial considerations

Come learn how to navigate this option and share your questions and experiences with fellow parishioners. 

              This session is aimed at both the elder experience as well as the adult children's point of view.

The series will continue with a discussion on legal issues.

To sign up: Email Laine in the office.  (office@redeemerchestnuthill.org)

or sign up on the sheet outside the office.  Further questions: Contact Philip Bianchi, pb0062@aol.com

warrant for the

annual meeting

of the parish of the church

of the redeemer

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Parish of the Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts will be held in the church on

February 7,  2010 at 11:45 A.M.

This meeting is called in accordance with the requirements of the Amended Constitution and By-Laws, for the purpose of

(a) Receiving and acting upon the report of the Nominating Committee;

(b) Receiving the reports of the Rector, Treasurer, Parish Organizations and Committees;

and any other matters which may properly come before the meeting.

Phyllis Anina Moriarty

                     Clerk

Knowing God:

An Exploration of Faith

Next Session:

New Creation 1: Incarnation and Cross

January 20^th

Light Supper at 7:00 pm

Program at 7:30 pm

(Both at the Rectory; This is a date and time change.)

All are welcome to attend one session or come for the year. Please contact the office to sign up for each session so that we may plan for food and space.

Bible Study with the Rector

Song of the Soul: The Psalms in Ordinary Life

Join us for 75 minutes of study, conversation and prayer as we look at the Psalms of the Old Testament, their significance in the work and teaching of Jesus, and their power in daily life.  There is always great coffee and warm fellowship.

Bible Study will resume January 6th and 7th, but NOT meet on the 13th and 14th

Men’s Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:00 am

Women’s Bible Study, Thursdays, 9:15 am

Both Bible Studies meet at the Rectory, 381 Hammond Street

Youth Bible Study

Back Classroom 9:40 am

January Youth Bible Study Dates

1/17    1 Kings 17-18        Elijah and Ahab            

1/24    1 Kings 18-19        Elijah Defeats the Prophets of Baal

Confirmation Class

January Confirmation Class Dates

1/10                  5:00 pm            Nicene Creed -- Who is God?

1/24                  5:00 pm            Nicene Creed -- Who is Jesus? 

                                                      Is the Spirit Necessary?

1/31                  5:00 pm            Confirmation Movie Night

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:

for those in need of prayer: Sarah Arguin, Robert Armstrong (Debby Hunter Mills’ uncle), Elizabeth Bachelder, Charlie Baker, Doris Bartlett (Rick Weed’s grandmother), Sally Breul (Dorsey McConnell’s mother), Doris Chambers, Gavin Gunnigle (Graham Gunnigle's brother), Elizabeth Hitchcock, Judith Keuper (Althrea Waldron's mother), Laura Koury, Peter Lavelle, Inell McGee, Ralph Pope, Bill, Katrina, James and Alexander Reinhart, Pauline True, Arlene Vaughn, the Villon family, Shinichi Wakao (Keisuke Wakao's father), Ceanne Zimopoulos, Bill, Charlotte, Margaret, James, Gayle, Hilary, Jim, Pamela, Russ, Tom