Abe's August adventure

Abe Finton had a bucket list adventure this summer. His list consisted of two wishes - to go to sea again and to go thru the Panama Canal. Abe is a retired dentist and a retired Navy man. He applied to serve on a Navy hospital ship which would leave from the west coast and traverse the Canal on the way to provide medical services in Haiti. At 78 he thought he had little chance of being accepted.

After demolishing a dinner of various meatloaves and fall casseroles,

we all carried our chairs to the little stage to see the photos and hear about Abe's adventure.

Congratulations, Abe, and thanks!

Picnic

Christ Church will gather at Bicentennial Park after the eucharist on Sunday, 11 September 2011, for food, fun and fellowship. Even if you haven't signed up to bring anything, you are welcome. Meat will be provided. A couple of salads are already pledged. Desserts are welcome. You might bring a beverage. 

See you Sunday!

Altar Guild meeting Sunday, 5 June.

The Altar Guild will meet with Father Richard after the liturgy on Sunday, 17 July.

Beating the Bounds on Rogation Sunday

Easter Vigil carpooling

We will meet at Christ Church at 6:30 pm to carpool to the Great Vigil of Easter at the Cathedral of St Paul in Erie on Saturday 23 April 2011. Those being confirmed/received must be there at 7:30. The actual Vigil begins at 8:10. The odd hour is sunset in Erie.

A Romp through the Prayer Book

Beginning Sunday, 6 February 2011, Father Richard will gather those considering confirmation or reception or just interested to discuss what it is to be an Episcopalian. Grab your coffee hour goodies and join the group.

Christ Church Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of Christ Church Meadville will take place following the eucharist and before the dismissal during the 10 am liturgy on Sunday, 23 January 2011. A hot lunch will be provided afterward. Yes, provided. You won't have to bring anything unless specifically asked. For those who don't want to negotiate the stairs, transportation will be provided from the parking lot by the parish house door.

Lessons and Carols program

ORGAN VOLUNTARY
Creator of the Stars of Night - William Witherup
Good Joseph, Listen to Me - Jean-François Dandrieu
From Heaven High to Earth I Come - Johann Pachelbel
Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine (Resonet in laudibus) - Guy Bovet

PROCESSIONAL HYMN: Once in David's Royal City - Irby
v. 1: Leah Elberfeld

THE BIDDING PRAYER

FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3 - An Acolyte, Stephanie Onyeiwu
CHOIR: Adam Lay Ybounden - William Witherup
HYMN: 105 - God Rest You Merry

SECOND LESSON: Isaiah 9 - A Choir Member, Shelley Huston
CHOIR: People, Look East (Besançon) - Philip Dietterich
HYMN: 60 - Conditor alme siderum

THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 11 - A Lay Reader, Margaret Heald
CHOIR: Thou Shalt Know Him - Mark Sirett
HYMN: 100 - Antioch

FOURTH LESSON: Micah 5 - A Eucharistic Minister, Stuart Thompson
HYMN: 78 - Forest Green

FIFTH LESSON: St. Luke 1 - A Eucharistic Minister, Shelley Huston
CHOIR: A Maiden Most Gentle (French) - Andrew Carter
HYMN: 265 - Gabriel's Message

SIXTH LESSON: St. Luke 2 - A Lay Reader, Alyssa Fernandez
CHOIR: Midwinter - Bob Chilcott
HYMN: 107 - In dulci jubilo

SEVENTH LESSON: St. Luke 2 - The Organist & Choirmaster, William Witherup
CHOIR: Infant Holy (Polish) - Mack Wilberg
HYMN: 96 - Gloria

EIGHTH LESSON: St. Matthew 2 - The Senior Warden, Thomas Collard
CHOIR: Ding-Dong! Merrily on High (French) - William Witherup
HYMN: 109 - The First Nowell

NINTH LESSON: St. John 1 - The Interim Rector, The Rev. Dr. Richard Elberfeld, Jr.
HYMN 83 - Adeste fideles

THE COLLECT & THE BLESSING

RECESSIONAL HYMN 87 - Mendelssohn

ORGAN VOLUNTARY
In Dulci jubilo, BWV 729 - Johann Sebastian Bach

The 2010 Turkey dinner

The dessert table was popular.

Turkey dinner, 6 pm, Friday, 19 November 2010

Christ Church's annual turkey dinner will be held Friday, 19 November at 6:00 pm. Turkey will be provided. Bring your favorite potluck item such as sweet potatoes, veggies, salad, dessert, stuffing, whatever you "need" at a Thanksgiving dinner. There should be 30 or more people. We will gather downstairs. See you there.

Organ and brass concert

Apple Tree Mural Dedication

Jeri Hogan's four year project to paint the history of Christ Church, Meadville and Crawford County on the parish hall walls is coming to a close. The mural will be dedicated 3 September 2010 at 6:00 pm by the Right Riverend Sean Rowe, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania. There will be an art show/sale, organ demonstration and church open house as part of the festivities.

Schedule:
Thu, 2 Sep, 5 - 9 pm and all day Friday - Church open for artists
Fri, 3 Sep, 5 - 9 pm Open House
Fri. 3 Sep, 6 pm Dedication by Bishop Sean
Sat. 4 Sep, 10 am - 5 am Open House
Sat. 4 Sep, 2 pm - Organ Demonstration

Munchies are needed. Leave a message on the church phone explaining how you will help or sign up on the easel by the office. Wine, Cheese and crackers are needed for Friday evening. Sandwich, fruit and veggie trays, chips, dips, punch (pineapple juice, Hawaiian punch, ginger ale) and ice for Friday.

The public is invited to attend, share the festivities and see the inside of this historic church.

Auction coming up in April

While you are thinking about spring cleaning - yes, spring will get here eventually - remember the church auction which will be held in April this year.