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Christ Church Pomfret P O Box 21 Pomfret, CT 06258
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Christ Church, 527 Pomfret Street / PO Box 21, Pomfret, CT 06258 www.christchurchpomfret.org / [email protected] / 860-315-7780
The Rev. David M. Carter, Rector
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One of the important things we learned on our service trip to Guatemala a year ago January was that we probably got more out of going than we were able to provide to those we served. Still, the leader of Partners in Development who was our contact all through the trip reminded us that there was something indispensible about our presence among the poorest of the poor. Our being there reminded these folks living on a dollar a day that they were not forgotten by the world. Yes we were building stoves that were helpful in that they kept soot out of babies lungs by piping the exhaust out through the roof, burned cleaner and more completely. But that was not the key thing. It was just our being there that was most important. So often that is true in situations back home. Just our being there, being available, makes a greater difference than we realize. Sometimes we can’t change things. We can’t do much to alleviate loss or hardship. But we can be there, be present. While we often want God to do a lot more I believe this is God’s greatest gift as well. An active, loving Presence. -Dave
Rector’s Musings J2A
Chili Cook-off
February 4, 2017
6p.m. – 8p.m.
Great Hall
$8 Adults $5 children under 12
Worship & Formation
Healing Eucharist & B’fast at the Bean suspended until March 1st in anticipation of cold and ice! Names for The Prayer Chain? Call the office: 860-315-7780.
Readers & Acolyte Notes - if you are not assigned you can often help out. Just check in the back. Thanks. Dayna Flath 860-974-3276!
Specials! The Miglio Baptism at the 10:15 service on Feb. 12th. Possible guest clergy or alternative 10:15 on Feb. 19th. The Contemporary Service will be on February 26th this month. A Rite-13 Ceremony is also in the works this winter.
Women’s Workshop:
Soul Collage
on Saturday, April 29th
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Register in the office now!
$35 for the materials
Max Number:25
Nine6teen at the Vanilla Bean
Saturday, March 4th 2017 8 p.m.
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Fundraiser Info: Annual CHILI COOKOFF on February 4th! Enter your chili to see if it wins a prize OR just come and taste different chilies and vote for your favorite one and see if it wins a prize! Chili (must be in a crock pot) must arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. that day. Judging and open to the public for tasting starts at 6p and goes to 8p. If you would like to enter a chili, please contact Catherine Bastow at 860-928-3575 for the categories and rules. Rite-13 –We’re planning a Rite-13 Ceremony to happen soon.
J2A – J2Aers will be busy getting ready for their fundraiser “Chili Cookoff” event on Feb. 4th!
YAC –Even if you aren't a regular CNC participant, we welcome you to come and share your ideas about how the group can give back in the community.
Confirm not Conform curriculum in between other activities. Jen Ritzau: [email protected] Teen Program questions, please contact Catherine Bastow at 860-928-3575.
Church School News – Winter Greetings from your Church School! February is a short month, but we have a few special events planned. Attendance really fluctuates at this time of the year, but we still provide at least two fun and enriching activities to accompany the lectionary lesson each Sunday. (All lessons are prepared by the director in advance, unless YOU have an activity or lesson of your own you’d like to offer.) It is a great time to try volunteering if you have been meaning to, and your support is appreciated! See Nicole or Fr. Dave with questions, or go directly to our SignUp Genius link in the weekly Thursday Reminders. On February 5th, there will be a very special Scout Sunday Service. All grade school students will be in church that Sunday to support their friends in scouting. Both Boy and Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to wear their uniforms and participate in all aspects of the service (acolyting, reading, ushering, passing the peace, and recitation of their oaths and laws). This has become an annual event that is growing in popularity! (NOTE: Godly Play and the Nursery will meet as usual that day.) On February 12th there will be an important meeting of Friends of Church School to plan ahead for Lenten activities (Heifer Intn’l outreach & market) and our annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Please join us in the library during coffee hour. Amy Landis serve as substitute director on February 19th (Nicole will be out that day.) In the Godly Play classroom this month, Jan Galante will guide the preschoolers and kindergartners in wondering about The Great Pearl, Mother Theresa, The Sower, and The Mustard Seed. She would love to see more of her young friends in February! Be safe and warm this month! Nicole Nichols, Church School Director My contact is 860-928-2155, or by email: [email protected]
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Building and Grounds / Projects Notes – Our new plowing and sanding contract is with Phil Lajoie. Besides through the Office, Steve Adams and the Rector have contact information as necessary. That said your help in keeping the steps ice free is always welcome. There is ice melt at all the major doorways with plastic containers to help in the distribution. Snow and bad weather closings will be posted through WFSB Channel 3, on the answering machine & through the Reminder.
Christian Social Outreach – the Committee meets again on February 6th for disbursements; Special Mission: Our trip to Guatemala group with PID (Partners in Development) has just returned as we go to press. Thanks again to: Adam Squire, Denise Oles, Mitzi Davis, Kevin Lewis & Rhonda Wishart. Our collaboration with the Rev. Oscar Brockmeyer has now concluded as the demands on his time in Hartford necessitate his discontinuing. We are exploring other options for the 4-5 folks still involved, see the Reminder; Community Kitchen on February 27th, see Pauline Phillips. Access News – General food supplies, nutritious snack foods for kids are appreciated OR send checks to: Access Danielson – 231 Broad Street, Danielson, CT 06239. Music in February- Choir assembles weekly for rehearsal on Sunday morning at 8:45 a.m. Nine6teen is playing at the Rectory Chapel for the Sundays of February as well as our Contemporary service on Feb. 26th at the 10:15. Nine6teen is also playing at the Bean on Saturday, March 4th.
Vestry Notes – the vestry met for their regular meeting on January 11th reviewing expenditures, revenues and the endowment as well as reviewing our budget for 2017 which was presented at the Annual Meeting. Copies of the Annual Report are available through the Reminder or as a hard copy in the office. Next Meeting: February 8th. Women’s Retreat/Workshop- Scheduled for April 29th, Soul Collage with the Rev. Barbara Marston. Sign up all through February as she will need numbers to prepare the needed materials! Worship Specials: There is a possibility of a special service on Feb. 19th or Guest Clergy; No 9:15 Chapel on February 19th; Contemporary on Feb. 26th. Our Vespers experiment was successful in January and we will again offer this service of Evening Prayer and music in a darkened church on Feb. 26th at 5 p.m. led by Dave, music with Dennis Patton.
Adult: All Fall Down by Jennifer Weiner. Allison Weiss has an adorable little girl, a successful husband, a career she loves, and a nice house in the suburbs. So why can’t she make it through the day without popping a few prescription pain pills? She can’t possibly be an addict, because she has nothing in common with the crackheads and junkies she sees on the city streets. Allison’s denial, however, almost kills her. The author paints a painful yet realistic portrait of what addiction looks like and how it can almost destroy a family, but offers a glimpse of redemption at the end. Young Adult: For young adults: Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Set right before the Revolutionary War, thirteen-year-old Isabel is a slave whose owner promises to free her and her sister, Ruth. After his death, however, Isabel becomes the property of a cruel couple, British Loyalists who have no plans to free them. After her new owners sell Ruth to a southern family, Isabel becomes a spy for the colonists in the hopes of winning her freedom and reuniting with her sister. The first book of a trilogy, Chains was the winner of the 2009 Scott O’Dell award for historical fiction and a 2008 National Book Award finalist. Children: Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money by Emily Jenkins and G. Brian Karas. On a cold winter’s day, Pauline and her little brother John-John decide to have a lemonade stand. Pauline gathers her quarters to but supplies to make lemonade, limeade, and lemon-limeade. Due to the weather they don’t make much money but are happy to have enough to buy two popsicles. This book is a great introduction to young children who are learning about counting money. Be sure to check out the last page, where Pauline describes the value of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters to her little brother. Ages 4-8. Just a reminder, leave your old DVDs and books for others in the Christ Church DVD and Book Swap.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat J2A Chili Cookoff 6p-8p 2/4 Vestry Meeting 7p 2/8 Courier Deadline 2/20 Contemporary Service 10:15a 2/26 Community Kitchen 8a 2/27
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2 Groundhog Day
3 Dave's Day Off
4 Chili Cookoff 6-8
5 Scout Sunday 8a, 9:15 & 10:15 (Super Bowl)
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8 7p-9p Vestry
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10 Dave's Day Off
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12 10a-11a 8, 9:15 & 10:15 Services Miglio Baptism
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14 Valentine's Day
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17 Dave's Day Off
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Dave away until Tuesday for Winter Break
19 8a & 10:15 Services
The Rev. Joan Phelps, guest
20 Presidents' Day Office Closed Courier Deadline
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24 Dave's Day Off
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26 8a 9:15 & 10:15 Services 10:15 Contemporary 5 p.m. Vespers Service with Dennis Patton
27 8a Cooking for Community Kitchen
28 Mardi Gras
Notes: Ash Wednesday is March 1st (7:30 a.m. Service with Imposition of Ashes); Ashes-to-go all day! Saturday, March 4th at 8 p.m. Nine6teen at the Bean
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Schedule: Serving on Sundays for February 2017
5th Sunday after Epiphany
2/5/2016
6th Sunday after Epiphany
2/12/2017
7th Sunday after Epiphany
2/19/2017
Last Sunday after Epiphany
2/26/2017 Contemporary
Service
1st Sunday of Lent
3/5/2017
Lector M.Bridgman B.Phillips W.Danenhower D.Flath G.Groom
S.Bridgman D.Flath B.Phillips B.Anderson M.Bridgman
LEM's M.Bridgman B.Phillips W.Danenhower D.Flath S.Adams
S.Bridgman D.Flath B.Phillips B.Anderson M.Bridgman
Altar Guild
P.Philips N.Cowley A.Sheldon G&CHesler L.Goodwin
D.Crawford J.Hague D.Patton M.Bridgman J.Busse
Acolytes
M.Bridgman B.Phillips W.Danenhower D.Flath S.Adams
C.Sloat D. Flath B.Phillips B.Anderson M.Bridgman
Ushers B.Bastow T.Hamilton R.Wishart C.Sloat P.McCarty
P.McCarthy R.Wishart B.Bastow N.Weiss B.Bastow
Nursery Sonja Sonja Sonja Sonja Sonja
Coffee Hour SilverTeam YellowTeam RedTeam OrangeTeam WhiteTeam
Flowers
Coffee Hour
Celebrant Rectory
Chaplain Fr.Dave NoRectory Fr.Dave NoRectory
Music Nine6teen Nine6teen Chapel Nine6teen Chapel
BIRTHDAY & ANNIVERSARY LIST Happy Birthday to:
3 – Carlyn Morrison 15 – Christopher Martin 4 – Amy Lusa 16 – Margaret MacNair, Zach Gagnon 5 – Newell Hale III 17 – Maggie Eichorn 6 – Mary Wishart 19 – Signe Stevens, Katie Lusa 8 – R. J. Rawcliffe, Kate Ritzau 21 – Emma Folsom 10 – Al Eichorn 23 – Meredith Bergendahl 12 – Tiffany Phillips 24 – Steven Wedegis 13 – 26 – Brooke Zahansky 14 – Ashley Danenhower 27 – Karen Heath 28 – Lauren Semancik
Happy Anniversary to:
