Greetings on this Fourth sunday of Easter and Mother's Day.
- 8:30 am – Holy Communion
- 10:0 am – Holy Eucharist
This week’s Gospel passage is from John, chapter 10, verses 22-30. Please read this passage prayerfully and reflect upon the love Jesus expresses towards his followers, the sheep of his own fold.
To view other readings for this week and the entire year, please use this link to the common lectionary. https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/
The Hymns for this Sunday are as follows: If possible look them up on Google or Youtube and listen to them.
- Processional Hymn: Lift High the Cross
- Gradual Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
- Offertory Hymn: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
- Recessional Hymn: Blessed Assurance
Coffee/Fellowship Hour
Coffee/Fellowship Hour following the Service will be hosted by Glenn & Linda Mizener
Coffee Hour Hosts
Looking for Coffee Hour hosts for the rest of May, June, July and August. Please fill in your names on the Sign Up Sheet in the hall outside the office. If you are interested in helping to host Coffee Hour following the Service, we will pair you up with someone who is a host. Please consider this important ministry in the Church so we can gather for fellowship. Thank you to all our current coffee hour hosts for your Ministry. It is greatly appreciated.
Wednesday Service –May 14th
- 10:00 am – Holy Communion – BCP service
- “Let’s Talk About Grief” – 10:45 am
Sunday School – The Teachers are collecting empty Altoids hinged tins (empty mint containers) for future crafts. They are looking for a donation of a lightweight small vacuum or dustbuster for the Sunday School room. Also, the Teachers are looking for extra helpers. Please call Joy Kemble, Rev. MJ Meinzinger or the office. Thank you for your consideration.
We will have Sunday School on the following dates:
Sunday, May 25th and Sunday, June 22nd.
Please Note: Please have items for the bulletins in to the office by Thursday of the week prior (For Example, For June 1st cut off would be May 22nd. Thank you for your understanding.
Office Hours: The Office is open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am – 11:30 am.
Open Flower Dates: Please contact Vicki V. if you would like Memorial Flowers on the following Dates: Jun 15, Nov 2, 16, 23.
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
Counters
We are looking for additional Counters to be part of the existing monthly rotation teams. Please contact a Warden or the Church office. Thank you for your consideration.
The Giving Tree
For the month of May, the Giving will be celebrating all kinds of Mothers! Place a photocopied photo (no originals please as they will not be returned) on our tree, of a Mom, Grandma or someone you hold dear to your heart like a Mom, to celebrate their life or memory. You can write your name and who the person is on the back but only if you choose. Let’s celebrate these amazing Moms of ours! In addition, we will be collecting to help Hope Haven who recently contacted our church as they are in desperate need of the following Items:
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Coffee Sugar Lunch Meat Margarine Canned Meat (tuna, ham etc.) |
Eggs Peanut Butter Jam Laundry Soap |
Thank you so much for your generous donations to the community through our Giving Tree!
Through the Giving Tree a few months ago, a couple of parishioners had inquired about needing a ride to church. This has been discussed at Parish Council and unfortuantely, for several reasons, the church cannot arrange rides. Parishioners wishing to drive another parishioner to church as a favour or friend is fine but the church cannot ask or make arrangements unfortunately. If you are able to provide a ride for a fellow parishioner or if you need a ride yourself, you can post your name on the Giving Tree bulletin board in the hallway and make a connection. In the past we have tried to arrange taxi rides but it was not used and eventually the arrangement was cancelled. Thanks. Joy Kemble
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.
Weekly Evening Compline with Rev. John will be on Friday nights beginning Friday, May 9th at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary. We hope to see you here.
Free Spanish Lessons – Thursdays - 5:00 pm, Church Library. Anyone can join the Spanish lessons at any time.
Men’s Breakfast (3rd Friday of the month). 8:00 am - Friday, May 16th . At Hungry Man’s Restaurant, Keil Drive.
Takeout Chicken Dinner – Friday, June 20th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, pick up in the Parish Hall. $25.00 per ticket. Advance Tickets and Take out only. Tickets available from the Wardens and the Church Office. Please let your family and friends know; 3 pieces of chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, mixed vegetables, roll & butter & dessert.
Cash/Gift Cards (Orders due First Friday of the Month)-Friday, June 6th
There are new forms for 2025. Please submit your orders to Vicki V. or to the Church Office Mail Box by 11:30 am. You receive full value of the card and the Church receives a percentage from the value of cards purchase 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 1st. Bring your empty aluminum cans in a tied bag (beer cans to be separate) and place them by the McKeough Memorial Fountain before coming into the Sanctuary. Thank you with this project.
Empty Paper Towel Rolls, Egg Cartons only please being accepted. We are no longer collecting margarine and cool whip containers. Please no toilet paper holders. Thank you for your generosity. Place at the back of the Church.