SPECIAL EVENTS FOR thru UPCOMING EVENTS Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 11 & Dec. 12

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1 PrimeTimer s Luncheon SPECIAL EVENTS FOR thru Wed., Dec. 5, 12:45pm, Parish Hall Election of 2019 Vestry Members Sun., Dec. 9, 9:30am, Parish Hall UPCOMING EVENTS Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 11 & Dec. 12 MISSION OF MERCY FOR DECEMBER, RECTOR S DISCRETIONARY FUND As with any outreach organization, to help those in need requires the generous donation of funds. The Rector s discretionary fund is no different. As a priest, people come to Ceci for help. She helps people in spiritual, caring ways, but sometimes the need is financial, whether it's food for a family or a light bill for an elderly person. Please support Ceci in her calling to help those who come to her, by giving to her discretionary fund. A basket will be in front of the altar for this Sunday. December 2, 2018, to receive your donations. As always, donations are accepted year round. Advent, the season of waiting and expecting, is a great time to give on behalf of those in need. Thank you. OPENING PRAYERS FOR ADVENT SERVICES At the beginning of our Sunday worship services during the Advent Season, we light candles on the Advent Wreath. We invite members of our congregation to say the prayers that accompany this lighting. If you would be interested in being a reader for one of the Advent Sunday services individuals, couples, friends, or families please contact Beth Holland at 770/ or to office@ccnorcross.org before Monday morning of each week, and she will put you on the schedule. Sundays in Advent include: December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. We invite readers for both the 8am and 10:30am services. Thanks

2 PRIMETIMERS LUNCHEON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 Please come to PrimeTimer s Lunch in the Parish Hall at 12:45pm on Wednesday, December 5th for our Advent themed event. If you plan to attend, please contact Leslie Wengenroth at gacmcleslie@gmail.com or 404/ so we can plan the menu. All are welcome! THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12, when people from across Mexico and other countries make a pilgrimage to see an image of Mary (Virgen Morena), believed to be authentic, in the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City. According to legend, a man named Juan Diego encountered the Virgin Mary twice in Mexico City, on December 9 and December 12 in Mary told Juan to ask the bishop to build a church on Tepeyac Hill. The bishop however, needed proof of Juan s encounter and asked for a miracle. When Juan returned to the hill, there were roses in a spot where cacti previously grew. He showed the roses to the archbishop and revealed an image on his cloak of the Lady of Guadalupe. The bishop was convinced of the miracle and built a church in honor of the event. We will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Christ Church on December 11th and 12th with the following schedule: December 11th at 7pm Holy Eucharist service, and happy birthday feast with Mariachis December 12th at 7pm Holy Eucharist service, music, food, and competition on the best typical dress like Juan Diego and Lady of Guadalupe LITURGICAL CALENDARS The 2019 liturgical calendars are now available for the suggested donation of $2.00 each. They are located in the Narthex and in the church office. ORDER OF ST. LUKE PRAYER TIPS AND TOOLS The Order of St. Luke meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 6:30pm in room 107 of the Ed. Wing. Everyone is invited. Let me know if you d also like to join us for dinner at The Crossing Restaurant at 5:15pm. Contact Sharon Pitman s_pitman@charter.net

3 FALL DATES FOR EPISCOPAL YOUTH COMMUNITY (Youth Group) All 5 th 12 th Grade Students and their friends are welcome! We meet from 5:00pm 7:00pm in the Youth Center (unless an off-site location is specified.) December 2nd EYC December 9th EYC StewardTIP: Amazon Smile! If you are doing any holiday shopping on Amazon this season, ordering from Amazon Smile will donate a portion of your order to Christ Church. Go to ccnorcross.org and click the Amazon Smile link at the top to set it up. Then when you order, make sure your browser is at smile.amazon.com and that Christ Church Episcopal (Norcross) is listed just beneath the search bar. EfM COLLECT OF Dear God, source of our energy, You renew our lives as You remain the steady and constant center of our being. We pray that nothing separates us from You so that we are always drawn back to your irresistible love. Amen. NEWS FROM THE NORCROSS COOPERATIVE MINISTRY (NCM) Help share the JOY and Wonder of Christmas with families who are served by the NCM by providing clothing items, toys, and gifts during this Advent Season. Clothing items needed are hoodies or jackets, gloves, hats, and pajamas for boys, girls, and teens, ages 6 months - 18 years. Toys for younger children include: Fisher Price and Playschool toys, LEGOS, sports balls, blocks, books, and arts & crafts sets. Gift suggestions for teenagers: $25.00 gift cards from Target or Walmart, toiletry and manicure kits, jewelry, and stocking stuffers. New rolls of Christmas wrapping paper are also needed. If you are not able to shop, cash or check donations will be gratefully accepted and used to purchase toys and other gifts. Leave all donations (except gift cards/cash/checks) on or near the NCM table in the Breezeway by Sunday, December 9, Please give gift cards/cash/checks to Mary Ann Fair, Leslie Wengenroth, Barbara McCue, Sandy Chapman, or another DOK member. Many, many thanks for your generous support of the NCM and our Norcross neighbors. Information about Job Events, Health Fairs, classes, and current food and volunteer needs at the NCM are in the bulletin each Sunday and/or posted on the bulletin board in the Breezeway. You can also call or visit their website.

4 MEMORIAL GARDEN AND FRONT YARD RENOVATIONS We are making steady, but slower than expected progress. We have finalized the sign design, we selected the contractor, and have secured the required permit. We have submitted all of the landscape drawings required for a permit and anticipate approval in December. The permit request for modifying the exterior of the sanctuary wall was delayed pending review by the City s Architectural Review Committee; their next meeting is December 18 th. We have received 90% of the funds necessary for the project. In terms of the timeline, we hope to begin the Memorial Garden landscape work this month (pending the permit), but will need to defer the start of the sign and sanctuary wall construction until January. We expected the construction period to last 5 6 weeks once we get underway.

5 LAND SALE STATUS UPDATE Unexpectedly, the City of Norcross approved a moratorium on new development and rezoning requests so they could complete an update to the City Comprehensive Development Plan. This occurred 10 days before we were scheduled to submit our rezoning application. We have chosen a strategy to vigorously engage with the city to have the moratorium lifted. There are significant challenges still to overcome, but if the moratorium is lifted early in 2019, and if our rezoning request is approved by March, we are hopeful that will put us back on schedule. CHRISTMAS GREENS DEDICATIONS In celebration of Andrew Frearson joining us this Christmas season the Flower Guild is excited to decorate the church with a "Celtic Christmas" theme. Please consider a donation for the greens needed in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one. The Flower Guild wishes to offer its thanks and appreciation for the parish support of our efforts to glorify God with the natural beauty of His creation. You can find these new Christmas envelopes in the pews beginning this Sunday, December 2, 2018, and offer donations In Thanksgiving for, In Memory of, or both. We are accepting Christmas greens dedications & contributions through Monday, December 17, You may also the church office at office@ccnorcross.org or call 770/ for more details or information. THANKSGIVING POT LUCK On Thanksgiving Day, about 15 friends, both new and old, and from both the Anglo and Hispanic congregations gathered in the Parish Hall for a feast of Thanksgiving goodness. The feast included a Honeybaked Ham, Turkey, two types of stuffing, sweet potatoes, salads, potatoes, Mexican rice, and more goodies. Desserts and drinks included pumpkin pies and apple pies, along with wine and iced tea. Before eating, Rev. Mimi lead everyone in reciting the Lord's Prayer, then asked them to share what they are thankful for this year. They shared stories and laughs, and learned more about everyone. After lunch, they chipped in to clean up the kitchen and Parish Hall. It was like a family coming together to do the dishes after a meal at home. We are thankful for the support from the Clergy, Vestry, and staff and look forward to make this an annual event. Now, on to Advent and CHRISTmas.

6 HAVE YOU BEEN SENT? Year to Date SENT s # Hours Adult Total Total SENTS Recv d 149 WEEK thru ATTENDANCE & DOLLARS Wednesday 12:00pm 5 Thursday, Thanksgiving Day 10:00am 8 Sunday 8:00am 28 Sunday 10:30am 106 Sunday 1:00pm 70 Total: 217 Total Offering: $4, CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR thru *N Indicates that childcare is available (enter from the Parish Hall). Sunday, :00am Holy Eucharist... Nave 9:15am Adult Sunday School... Parish Hall 9:15am Choir Rehearsal... Nave 9:30am Hispanic Confirmation Class... Rm. 100, Ed. Wing 10:30am Holy Eucharist * N... Nave 10:30am Children s Chapel... Begins in Church 10:30am Hispanic 1st Communion Classes... Youth Center 12:00pm Healing Prayer Team... Parlor 12:45pm Saying the Rosary... Nave 1:00pm Holy Eucharist *N... Nave 1:00pm Children s Chapel... Begins in Church 2:30pm Conversations w/hispanic Clergy... Parish Hall 5:00pm EYC Events... Youth Center Monday, :30pm EfM class... Rm. 114, Ed. Wing 6:30pm Boy Scout Troop Lower Level, Youth Center Tuesday, :00pm Handbell rehearsal... Parish Hall 7:00pm Grief Group Chats... Parlor 8:00pm CA Group meeting... Upper Level, Youth Center

7 Wednesday, :00am Bible Study... Rm. 107, Ed. Wing 12:00pm HE & Healing Service... Rm. 106, Ed. Wing 12:45pm PrimeTimer s Lunch... Parish Hall 7:30pm Choir rehearsal... Nave Thursday, :00pm Cheerleading Rehearsals... Upper Level, Youth Center 7:00pm Bible on Tap... The Crossing Restaurant Friday, :30pm CA Group meeting... Lower Level, Youth Center Saturday, :00am Flower Guild Workday... Narthex & Nave 1:00pm Quinceanera for Valeria Leon Villalon... Nave Sunday, :00am Holy Eucharist... Nave 9:15am Adult Sunday School... Parish Hall 9:15am Choir Rehearsal... Nave 9:15am Election of 2019 Vestry Members... Parish Hall 10:30am Holy Eucharist * N... Nave 10:30am Children s Chapel... Begins in Church 10:30am Hispanic 1st Communion Classes... Youth Center 12:00pm Healing Prayer Team... Parlor 12:45pm Saying the Rosary... Nave 1:00pm Holy Eucharist *N... Nave 1:00pm Children s Chapel... Begins in Church 2:30pm Conversations w/hispanic Clergy... Parish Hall 4:00pm Diocesan Confirmation... St. Philip s Cathedral 5:00pm EYC Events... Youth Center To see all of the major events in the life of the parish, please visit our website at

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9 The Christ Church Choir presents Sunday, December 16, 2018, at 5:00pm. Reception will follow in the Parish Hall. $5/ticket. All proceeds benefit the Norcross Co-Op. Contact Beth Holland, 770/ or to reserve your ticket.