Greetings on this Second Sunday of Advent and Lessons and Carols.
- 8:30 am – Holy Communion-BCP
- 10:00 am – Lessons and Carols Service
Advent Bible Study – Sundays after Church. December 7, 14, 21. See you there!
To view 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 will be a selection of familiar Christmas hymns.
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
Our host for coffee and fellowship this Sunday will be JoAnn McKay.
Coffee/Fellowship Hour is in the Library following the 10:00 am Service. A list will be this Sunday for the new year. Please consider signing up or call the office. Thank you to all who host the coffee and fellowship hours throughout the year. It is appreciated.
Wednesday Services – December 10th at 10:00 am. “Let’s Talk About Grief” at 10:45 am.
Sunday School – The Teachers are looking for extra helpers to be there for an extra person. Please call Joy Kemble, Rev. MJ Meinzinger or the office. Thank you for your consideration.
Sunday School has begun! Please invite the Children!
Office Hours: The Office is open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; 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
The Giving Tree
Thank you so much for your generous donations to the Giving Tree over the past year! So much appreciated by our church, our Sunday School and our community! For the month of December we will be collecting items to keep people big and small in our community warm. Socks, mittens, scarves, gloves…anything to bring a bit of comfort and warmth to people in need. Many 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.
Cash/Gift Cards (Orders due First Friday of the Month) - Friday, December 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 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, December 7th. 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.
Evening Compline Suspended until further Notice.
Spanish Lessons are Suspended until January.
Men’s Breakfast (3rd Friday of the month). 8:00 am - Friday, December 19th at Hungry Man’s Restaurant, Keil Drive.
We are hosting the annual Mexican Posada on Friday, December 12th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. This tradition commemorates the Holy Family’s journey to Bethlehem. Come join us for this Mexican tradition! Starting with prayers and music in the sanctuary, a candlelit walk with candles/flashlights. Bring your favourite Mexican inspired dish to share. Culinary talents of Padre Juan. There will be the traditional breaking of a pinata. Fun will be had by all! Join us! All are welcome to attend.
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.