PARISH NOTES & NEWS
The information for these notes and all church announcements & happenings comes from the Christ Church
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e-Weekly newsletter sent via email weekly. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, please contact Crystal Spranger.
Special Announcements
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*If you'd like to become an acolyte, lector (layreader), LEM, or eucharistic visitor, please talk to Fr. Christopher. The more, the merrier!
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* Gluten-free communion wafers are available. Please let clergy, ushers or greeters know of your need.
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* The Episcopal Church uses the Revised Common Lectionary. You can find it online at: Lectionary Page. It's good to up with the Daily Office and weekly readings.
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* Interested in confirming, reaffirming, or otherwise deepening your faith? Great! Talk to Fr. Christopher. Not yet interested? He may be soon talking to you.
Our Lady of the Wayside Food Pantry
Is in great need of the following items: Spaghetti Noodles, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Hamburger Helper (boxed dinners), Noodle Sides, Rice Sides, Pancake Mix, Ramon Noodles, Mac & Cheese and Juice. The Food Pantry is open every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month starting at 9:30AM until 12:30PM, feeding approximately 40 to 50 families; 160 to 170 people each Thursday. Please drop all donations at our church in the Food Pantry Bin or the Parish Office during office hours.
Altar Flower Donations
To make donations towards altar flowers as a memorial or in celebration of a birthday, anniversary, etc. Donation will be recognized in the Sunday bulletin. Mail to PO Box 8, Chaptico, Md 20621, or drop off at the Parish Office during business hours.Community Rewards Giveaway
Christ Church earned 0.5% of the $55,000 McKay's giveaway totaling $287.60. This is based on regular Gold Card purchases made by members from October 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011. Thanks to all who help our congregation by linking your card to Christ Church. If you haven't done so and would like to ENROLL TODAY at www.mycommunityrewards.com and from the drop down box select our church, it's that easy!
CUSTOM ORNAMENTS
SunCatcher - $17.95, Regular - $14.95
Christ Church Custom Ornaments - Beautiful, Elegant & Affordable, 3D-24kt Gold Finish, boxed and gift ready ornaments. Perfect for gifts, collectibles, keepsake for a special occasion, souvenir, etc. They are definitely a wonderful keepsake to cherish for many years to come. Two different types; traditional at $17.95 and stained glass sun catcher at $19.95 each. Purchase 3 or more and receive a $1 discount per piece. Please contact Crystal by email or call 301-884-3451 to purchase your Ornament through the parish office.
