SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 10-9-16 thru 10-16-16 Blessing of the Animals & Celtic Music w/he Floral Arranging Demonstration Choral Evensong 16th Anniversary of Hispanic Congregation Sun., 10-9, 5:00pm Sat., 10-15, 10:00am Sun., 10-16, 5:00pm Sun., 10-16, 2pm *N Childcare is available in the Nursery (enter from the ). Please see pages 6 & 7 for detailed schedule of events Oct. 22nd Oct. 23rd Oct. 23rd Oct. 29th Oct. 30th Nov. 11th Nov. 13th Nov. 19th Dec. 10th SAVE THE DATE Diocesan Pilgrimage to Sites of Martyrdom Macon, GA Brown Bag Picnic Men s Group Oyster Roast Zombie Walk for Haiti School Blessing of the Costumes Game Night: Board Games and Cards New Member Cake Reception Tour of Hindu Temple in Lilburn Advent Quiet Day RECLAIMING HOPE RESTORING COMMUNITY Luke s gospel compels us to open boundaries and restore fractured community like those we face in America today. We hope to lay a foundation for reclaiming hope of community restored by learning about iniquities in our society. Come and learn with us. We welcome your voice in the conversation. Sat., Oct. 8 9am to 3pm Field Trip to The Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta Sat., Oct. 22 All Day Pilgrimage to sites of Martyrdom Diocesan Field Trip to Macon Thur., Oct. 27 7 to 8:30 pm Reclaiming Hope: Reconciliation and Relationship (close with Eucharist)
REACHING OUT! Be the hands and feet of Christ in our community and the world. THE THRIFT SHOP NEEDS YOU! The Thrift Shop touches the lives of many in our community, making clothes, toys, and other treasures available to many on a limited budget. We invite you to be part of this foundational outreach ministry of Christ Church! Volunteers are needed for 2 1/2 hour shifts: 10am-12:30pm or 12:30pm 3pm on Tuesday through Saturday. The work isn t strenuous. It involves greeting and assisting customers, helping with sales, hanging clothing, straightening shelves you get the idea! Please contact Susie Duke (sdduke@bellsouth.net) to be added to the volunteer list. Thanks! CODE RED Code Red is a local non-profit that wants to end the silence surrounding menstrual health and sanitation, and empower women by providing them with sanitary resources. Donated feminine hygiene products will be taken to agencies that provide services for women who are homeless or in need. Look for the donation box in the breezeway. Thanks! NURSERY CARE HELPERS NEEDED ON SUNDAY MORNINGS If you are a teen, 14 years or older, and like babysitting and helping with young children, please be part of the Nursery Sunday Volunteer Ministry. Contact Monnie Hammett, Director of Children s Ministry (children@ccnorcross.org), and let her know if you interested and she ll add you to the schedule to help our Nursery Care Providers or in Children s Chapel on Sunday mornings. Thanks!! = = = = = = = COMMUNIQUE ARTICLES DEADLINE The deadline for submitting articles for the November 2016 issue of the Communique is Monday, October 10, 2016. All articles should be sent to Judy Moore at newsletter@ccnorcross.org. Thanks. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS We re shedding light on the who, what, why and where within our parish. Look for the weekly highlight Q&A to learn more! Question: Are the or Youth Center available for civic groups to hold meetings? Answer: Both are available for meetings, events or parties, and is now Wi-Fi accessible. Please call Beth Holland at 770/447-1166 x 222 for space availability and reservations.
CCE CONNECTIONS! When two or three are gathered in God s name, God will be in the midst of them. MEN S GROUP TRIVIA NIGHT OCTOBER 12, 2016 The Men's Group will have their trivia night on Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00-9:30pm at the Tavern on Medlock. Come join the fun and eat dinner with us. Feel free to bring a friend. RSVP to Ben Pitman at benpitman99@gmail.com or 678-571-4179. LADIES NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016 Come join old friends and make new friends at our Ladies Night Out on Thursday, October 13, 2016, at 6:30pm, at Kool Running Jamaican Restaurant, located at 5450 Peachtree Pkwy., Norcross, GA 30092, behind the Arbys in Peachtree Parkway Plaza. Visit their website at www.koolrunningsrestaurant.com. For more information, please contact Judy Moore. We hope to see you there! MEN S GROUP FALL OYSTER ROAST, OCTOBER 23 The Men's Group Fall Get-Together is on Sunday, Oct. 23rd from 4 to 7pm for an outdoor fire pit oyster roast (with hot dogs for non -oyster lovers) at the home of Rick Waxweiler. Bring your fishing pole if you want to try your luck at some bream, bass or catfish. Please bring whatever adult beverages you wish to drink. Soft drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share. Recommended attire: Dress for a mess! There will be a $10 charge to offset the cost of oysters. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 20, 2016, to Ben Pitman at benpitman99@gmail.net or 678/571-4179, so we order enough food. BROWN BAG PICNIC OCTOBER 23RD Celebrate the cooler weather and fellowship with a picnic following the 10:30 service on Sunday, October 23rd, which will take place in FRONT of the church, facing Holcomb Bridge Road. The ball fields are great for a round of soccer and the playground is always a hit. Please provide your own meal the fridge, stove and microwave in the kitchen are all available for use. In case of rain, the date will be November 6th. Stay tuned for GAME NIGHT: Board Games and Cards on Friday, November 11 at 6:30pm in the. This is great for all ages; and, what better way to get to know each other then a little friendly competition! No need to RSVP, just bring your favorite board game or deck of cards!
WORSHIP JOYFULLY! ALTAR FLOWERS FOR OCTOBER 9, 2016 The altar flowers for October 9, 2016, are given to the glory of God by Brook and Mizelle Sizemore in thanksgiving for their 3rd wedding anniversary on October 5th; and by Sara Jean Davies, in loving memory of her brother, The Rev. Charles Warden, on the occasion of his birthday. BLESSING OF ANIMALS, OCTOBER 9TH @ 5PM In celebration of St. Francis, you are invited to bring your pets either on a leash or carefully contained to have them blessed during the 5:00PM Celtic Eucharis service on Sunday, October 9th. Weather permitting, our service will be held in front of the church by Holcomb Bridge Rd. We will provide all things necessary for liturgy, or you are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for additional comfort. Should we have inclement weather, the service will take place in the. YOUNGER WORSHIPPERS LITURGY OF THE WORD We have some additional liturgy options for our younger worshippers during the first part of the 10:30am service. In addition to Children s Chapel (3 years thru K), older kids and youth will have a cycle of options based on the Sunday of the month. 1st Sunday Nov. 6th WORD! Young Worshippers (YC) 2nd Sunday Oct. 9th Youth Lead Liturgy in 3rd Sunday Oct. 16th Service & Prayer (Youth Center) 4th Sunday Oct. 23rd Contemporary Service at 5pm All children and youth will join worship in the at the Offertory. ALTERNATIVE EVENING SERVICES Our Alternative Evening Services each Sunday at 5:00pm, with different music genres each week. Nursery care provided unless otherwise indicated below. 1st Sunday of the Month 2nd Sunday of the Month 3rd Sunday of the Month 4th Sunday of the Month 5th Sunday of the Month Jazz/Folk (Nov. 6th) Celtic Tradition (Oct. 9th) Choral Evensong* (Oct. 16th) Contemporary (Oct. 23th) Contemplative* (Oct. 30th) *No Holy Eucharist at Choral Evensong or Contemplative Services.
FLORAL ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 Have you Ever Considered Joining the Christ Church Flower Guild? Come Join Us at A Floral Arranging Demonstration. On Saturday, October 15 from 11am 2pm, the Flower Guild is hosting a flower arranging demonstration for the Flower Guild and those who may be interested in joining. We will begin with a light lunch and conversation about the CCE Flower Guild and then Mandy Sanderford, a certified floral designer, instructor at Gwinnett Tech, and our sales contact at Kennicott Brothers Wholesale Florist, will conduct a flower arranging demonstration. The lunch and demonstration will be in the Parish Hall for a small cost of $10. To register, please contact Mary Halliburton at mmhallib@comcast.net, or call 404/433-5529 by Wednesday, October 12. We look forward to you joining us and all learning more about flower arranging from a skilled professional. CALLING INTERESTED SINGERS & INSTRUMENTALISTS The 10:30am worship service on the 2nd Sunday of each month will be more inclusive of our younger generations, including the music sung at these services. If you d like to join with the Parish Choir to sing on these Sundays, simply show up in the at 9:50am for a 30 minute run through of the more contemporary hymns and anthem. If you play an instrument, please bring it, and join us. For more information, please contact Christian Schoen at music@ccnorcross.org or 404/545-9764. CHIMERS & CHORISTERS This year the Chorister and Chimers programs are combined into one offering for ages 6 to 18. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. We will also participate in 4 to 6 services through May, 2017. This is a great opportunity for children and youth to get both vocal and instrumental training, reinforcing music concepts in a variety of ways. For those interested in only singing OR chiming, singing rehearsal is from 5:30 to 6:15pm and chiming from 6:15 to 7:00pm. For more information, please contact Christian Schoen at music@ccnorcross.org or 404/545-9764. ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS FOR September 28 thru October 2, 2016 Wednesday 12:00pm 9 Sunday 8:00am 26 10:30am 136 1:00pm 138 5:00pm 14 Sunday Total: 323 Total Offering $17,791.32
GROWING SPIRITUALLY! NEWCOMERS CLASSES If you are new to Christ Church or a returning visitor, we invite you to our next series of Newcomer classes. The final class will meet on Sunday, October 9th, in the Parlor, located behind the stained glass windows, at which time our Rector, The Rev. Ceci Duke, will discuss the history and traditions of the Episcopal Church, and it will give you an opportunity to meet with her in a small group setting. If you want to learn more about our parish offerings and programs, please plan to attend. We would like to get to know you better and answer any questions you have about Christ Church Episcopal. EPISCOPAL INQUIRER S CLASS Oct. 29, Nov. 5th, & Nov. 12th The Rev. Jody Greenwood will provide an Inquirer s class for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Episcopal Tradition. We will gather from 9:00am until 11:00am in room 107 of the Education Wing on three Saturdays: October 29th, November 5th, and November 12th. Though not required, the class serves as preparation for Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Faith celebrated at the Cathedral on December 11th at 4:00pm. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jody at jgreenwood@ccnorcross.org. Thanks! YOU th MATTER S! All 6 th thru 12 th graders are welcome! Youth Sundays will be on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month from 6pm to 8pm unless otherwise noted. Oct 16th TWO HALLOWEEN OPTIONS: 6 to 8:30pm Halloween Movie & Treats Youth Center 6 to?? Netherworld Haunted House Nov 6th 12 to 4pm Uncle Shucks Corn Maze Nov 20th 6 to 8pm Thanksgiving Sharing Project FRIGHTFUL FELLOWSHIP! - OCTOBER 16TH There are two offerings on Sunday, October 16th to get your FRIGHT on! NETHERWORLD! Buy tickets online: http://fearworld.com/wordpress/ tickets/. Meet at the church at 6:30pm and go to Netherworld for a frightful time! MOVIE NIGHT and Ice Cream Sundaes in the Youth Center. Bring a snack to share with the group. You don t want to miss it!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 10-9-16 thru 10-16-16 Sunday, 10-9-16 8:00am Holy Eucharist (in English) 9:00am Healing Prayer Team Parlor 9:15am Choir Rehearsal *N 9:15am Newcomers Class Rm. 100 of Ed. Wing 9:15am Sunday School for all ages *N Ed Wing 10:30am Holy Eucharist (in English) *N 11:30am 1st Communion Classes (in Spanish) Upper Level Youth Center 12:00pm Healing Prayer Team Parlor 12:00pm Hispanic Youth Group 1:00pm Holy Eucharist (in Spanish) *N 5:00pm Blessing of Animals & Celtic Music w/he (in English) Monday, 10-10-16 6:30pm Education for Ministry class 7:00pm Grief to Relief class 7:00pm Stephen Minister supv. class Tuesday, 10-11-16 5:30pm Cheerleading Practice 6:30pm Handbell Quartet Rehearsal 7:30pm OSL meeting 7:30pm St. Cecilia Handbell Rehearsal 8:00pm CA Group Meeting Wednesday, 10-12-16 10:00am Bible Study 12:00pm Holy Eucharist & Healing Service 5:00pm Chiming Rehearsal 5:00pm Choristers Rehearsal 7:00pm Men s Group Trivia Night 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal Thursday, 10-13-16 5:30pm Cheerleading Practice 6:30pm Ladies Night Out Friday, 10-14-16 7:30pm CA Group Meeting Saturday, 10-15-16 10:00am Flower Arranging Demonstration 6:00pm Quinceanero Rm. 114, Ed. Wing Parlor Upper Level Youth Center Upper level Youth Center Tavern at Medlock Upper Level Youth Center Kool Running Jamaican Restaurant Upper Level Youth Center
Sunday, 10-16-16 8:00am Holy Eucharist (in English) 9:15am Choir Rehearsal *N 9:15am Sunday School for all ages *N Ed Wing 10:30am Holy Eucharist (in English) *N 11:30am 1st Communion Classes (in Spanish) Upper Level Youth Center 12:00pm Healing Prayer Team Parlor 12:00pm Hispanic Youth Group 1:00pm Holy Eucharist (in Spanish) *N 2:00pm 16th anniversary of Hispanic congregation 5:00pm Choral Evensong (in English) 6:00pm Youth Group Youth Center *N Childcare is available (enter from the ) To see all of the major events in the life of the parish, please visit our website at http://www.ccnorcross.org HELP OUR HAITI SCHOOL Hurricane Matthew has flooded much of Haiti,. Our school is in the town of Jasmin, in which homes and gardens have been destroyed. The most urgent need is for food and clean water. We are hosting our annual Halloween themed fundraiser on Oct. 29th, with a Zombie/Costume Walk through Norcross. The need is greater than ever for your support. Sat., Oct. 29th Registration @ 10am, ZOMBIE WALK @ 11am Varsity Food Truck lunch @ Noon. WHAT: Ask friends to support you and our Haiti school. Collect donations totaling at least $100. Register before October 20th to get a free T-shirt. Wear a costume or CCE T-shirt! HOW: Cash, Check, or Donate with Credit Card online with this link: http://www.ccnorcross.org/event/zombie-walk-benefit-haiti-shool/ DONATION FORMS: Available on the Christ Church website at the same link as above, OR in the Church Breezeway, OR in the October Communique. For more info and to register, contact Terry Franzén at terryfranzen@gmail.com.