- Greetings on this Day of Pentecost.
Please wear RED, YELLOW, ORANGE and BLUE for the flames of Pentecost Sunday.
8:30 am Holy Communion
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
Rev'd John would like you to prayerfully read the passages from Acts 2: 1-21 and John 20: 19-23. Both deal with the coming of the Holy Spirit, yet they are diametrically different in their unfolding. What is it about the short passage from John that makes it so powerful and profound?
To view readings for this week and the entire year, please use this link to the common lectionary. https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/ (You might have to select the correct Sunday).
The Hymns for this Sunday are printed below. Please google to go over ahead of time.
1. Processional Hymn: Come, Holy Spirit
2. Gradual Hymn: Breathe, On Me Breath of God
3. Offertory Hymn: One Bread, One Body, One Lord of All
4. Recessional Hymn: Jesus Shall Reign Where're The Sun
If you would like to donate an anthem in loving memory of someone or just to contribute to the music ministry here at Christ Church, please consider it. Thank you for your consideration.
Coffee Hour Hosts
No Coffee Hour this week or next unless Hosts sign up for these dates. Sign up sheet for coffee hour is on the bulletin board across from the office. Please sign up for the rest of May and June. We are currently in need of people to host coffee hour. If you can help with this Ministry, please sign up on the sheet. Thank you to all who host the coffee and fellowship hours throughout the year. It is appreciated.
Wednesday Holy Communion Service and Let's Talk About Grief.
The Service and Grief Session for Wednesday, May 27th is cancelled as Rev'd John will be attending the Celebration of Life for Archbishop Percival "Percy" O'Driscoll.
There is a change in Summer dates for Wednesday Services and Grief Sessions. Please note there are NO Wednesday Holy Communion services or Grief Sessions on July 1st, July 15th, July 22nd, August 12th and August 19th.
There will be Wednesday Services and Grief Sessions on July 8th, July 29th, August 5, August 26th.
Sunday School – This is postponed now until November. More information to follow. The Teachers are looking for extra helpers to be there for an extra person. Please call Joy Kemble or the office. Thank you for your consideration.
Office Hours: The Office is open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am.
Financial Givings to the Church
The following are ways of giving financially to the Church:
· through Envelopes
· E-Transfer to churchoffice@christchurchchatham.ca
· Through our updated Website www.christchurchchatham.ca – Select: Give
· Pre-authorized withdrawals – Direct from your bank account. Choose from the 10th or 25th of the month. If interested, please contact the office.
Flower Memorial Available Dates
Please contact Vicki V. if you would like the following date of Memorial Flowers for the Altars: July 26. Thank you for your consideration.
The Giving Tree
For the month of May, we will be celebrating all mothers and mother figures in our lives past and present. Place a photocopied photo of all the Moms in our lives. Please be sure not to use original photos as they will not be returned. We will also be collecting supplies to help our church. Suggestions may be: Kleenex, Paper Towels, Pine-Sol, Windex, Toilet Bowl Cleaner, Vim Bathroom Cleaner, 8 1/2 x 11 Copy White Paper. Thank you! Joy
Please be advised that portions of the Worship services are sometimes taped or photographed and placed on our Facebook or Website. If you do not wish to be recorded or photographed, please advise a Warden, Rev. John or the Church office.
Upcoming Events
Cash/Gift Cards (Orders due First Friday of the Month) - Friday, June 5th.
Please submit your orders to Vicki V. or to the Church Office Mail Box by 11:30 am on the scheduled Friday. You receive the full value of the card and the Church receives a percentage from the value of cards purchased towards our operating fund.
Please note: Loblaws cards (used at the Real Canadian Superstore and No Frills) is appreciated towards the Little Food Pantry and/or Monday Bag Lunch Program. You purchase the card(s), donate to the church, and the value is added to your yearly contribution on your tax slip. We thank you for your ongoing support.
Pop Can Sundays – (first Sunday of each month) - Sunday, June 7th. Bring your empty aluminum cans in a tied bag (beer cans to be separate). We are now accepting empty wine and liquor bottles for recycling. Please place all by the McKeough Memorial Fountain before coming into the Sanctuary. Thank you for supporting this project.
Last Spanish Lessons for the summer isThursday, May 28th at 5:00 pm in the Library.
Men’s Breakfast (3rd Friday of the month) - 8:00 am - Friday, June 19th at Hungry Man’s Restaurant, Keil Drive.
Spring Fling Dance & Games Night - Come out for a great time! Saturday, May 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. - Finger Food Potluck. Bring your favourite game.
Broasted Chicken Dinner Take Out Only - Friday, June 5th - Tickets are $25.00 - 5:00-6:30 pm (Please use door near little pantry across from bus depot to pick up the dinners.) Last day for paid up tickets is Sunday, May 31st. The Meal includes 3 pieces of chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, roll & butter plus dessert! Tickets are available from the Wardens or call the Church Office at (519)352-1640.
Outdoor Service and Picnic - Sunday, June 28th. (Inside if it rains) One Service only that day at 10:00 am. BBQ lunch, drinks and ice cream treats will be served. RSVP with choice of Hotdog or Vegan. If you forget to RSVP or decide to come at the last minute, please come! You are welcome! Please bring a lawnchair and sunblock.
For the Summer Sunday Services, there will be one Service at 9:30 am from July 5 to September 6.
Please save your Empty Paper Towel Rolls (please tear off loose pieces of towel to assist with crafts) and Egg Cartons (no toilet paper rolls please) and place them in the container at the back of the church. It would be appreciated that we only accept clean cartons inside without broken eggshells and egg residue. The cartons are used to hold individual paints for crafts. We are no longer collecting margarine and cool whip containers. Thank you for your generosity.