Father Joel’s CONFIRMATION CLASS is at 10:15 a.m. in Meeting Room #1. The class prepares you to be confirmed or received into The Episcopal Church and become a member of Christ Church.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH CALENDARS are available in the Church office for $1. 25.
Plan to attend the THURSDAY MORNING LENTEN SERVICES at 7:00 a.m. in the Chapel.
Fr. Joel will continue the Lenten Study of THE GREAT DIVORCE by C. S. Lewis on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Wednesday evening dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. which is followed by the 6:30 p.m. Holy Communion service (Chapel).
This week’s LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL on Thursday, March 8, will feature Cynthia Roberts-Greene at 12:15 p.m. in the Church. Enjoy the organ music, and have a delicious lunch following the concert for only $5.
Hungarian organ virtuoso ISTVÁN RUPPERT will present a recital on Friday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m., featuring the music of Liszt and Hungarian composers. Suggested ticket donation: $10 adults, $3 students. Don’t miss this outstanding musician (and former professional soccer player).
Buy your tickets now for MINI –MIRACLE DAY at Christ Church on Saturday, March 24 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Box lunches will be provided. Hear inspiring speakers, enjoy great music and leave with new ideas about serving Jesus Christ, His Church and the world around us. Tickets are sold in the Church office or in the Narthex after all Sunday services.
SPRING CLEANING- It’s time to spruce up and give our sanctuary a thorough cleaning for the Easter season. If you can spare a few hours (9:00 a.m. to noon) on Saturday, March 31 and want to help, please call the Church office. We’ll need a few vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops and dust clothes. We are an equal opportunity employer—men welcome!!
CHURCH SOFTBALL SEASON - Cheer on our team this week at Bray Park onMonday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. against The Source church or Friday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m. as they play Woodland Community Church.
EASTER FLOWERS – It is time to order Easter flowers, this is a beautiful way to thank God for blessings or to honor the memory of your loved ones. There are envelopes in the Narthex and also the Church office in which to place your check or cash, only $15. You may place your envelopes in the offering plate.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE - All announcements must be received by the Church office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Please pick up your copy of A List for Lenten Reading in the Church Narthex during the Sundays of Lent, or weekdays, in the Church office.
SAMARITAN CRUISE – Join your Church family for a 7 day Western Caribbean cruise on the Ryndam (Holland America Cruise Line) departing November 7, 2012 from Tampa to Key West, Roatan, Guatemala and Costa Maya. The rates are $770.00 inside; $978 outside and $1609.43 verandah. These rates include a $50.00 cabin donation and Holland America and Travel Now will donate another $50.00. Watch the bulletin for updates.
JOIN THE EGGs (Evangelism Greeter Group) Please come and join us as a greeter. It is a great way to make new friends and greet old ones. We serve at the side doors to the sanctuary, opening the doors and giving out bulletins. We also give the gift bags to visitors and introduce ourselves after the services. Call Pat Hughes 746-1085 or Wylene Graham 792-8613.
THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT offers free and confidential counseling, guidance and direction for various challenges we all face. For an appointment, please call Mary Buonagura at 941-592-6243. These services are open to the wider community as well as friends and members of Christ Church.
The DAUGHTER’S OF THE KING provides a Bible Study on Thursday's in Meeting Room #1 at 7:00 p.m. The study entitled “Calm My Anxious Heart” deals with worry. The 12 week study will provide the help to change your anxieties for godly peace and contentment.
THE NEW ECW DIRECTORY for 2011-2012 is available from the office. The cost is $4.00.
THE THRIFT STORE IS OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY from 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p.m and SATURDAYS from10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Is your linen closet full and overflowing? The Thrift Shop needs towels and bedding (except for mattress pads and pillows) and Home décor items, dishes, glasses, flatware, jewelry etc. We can arrange pickup of furniture as well.
THE LORD’S PANTRY is in need of spaghetti sauce, cereal, soup, spaghetti and peanut butter (16 oz). Call the Church office if you are interested. We appreciate your continued support of this important ministry.
WEEKDAY SERVICES on Monday and Wednesday begin at 12:00 noon. The services take place in the Chapel. There is a 6:30 p.m. HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE in the Chapel every Wednesday evening.
MEN'S GROUP BIBLE STUDY meets each Thursday in Meeting Room 1 at 7:00 a.m. This is a group of Christian men helping each other grow and develop in their faith. Currently they are studying "Abba"s Child" by Brennan Manning. All are welcome.
There is a BIBLE STUDY that takes place every Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m -11:00 a.m in Meeting Room #1. The study focuses on our upcoming Sunday's lectionary (the Opening Collect, Old Testament, Psalm, New testament, and Gospel).
CHRIST CHURCH will once again present a varied series of concerts during 2011-12. Please pick up a concert brochure from the Narthex. Check the Church website for concert times and dates and mark your calendars now. A donation is always welcome since freewill offerings and ticket sales cover only about half the cost of these special events.
GIFT CARDS with a lovely picture of Christ Church on the outside have been designed to accompany your donation to the Samaritan Outreach Program. These cards are available in the Office. This is a great way to give a gift to honor one of your friends, relatives or co-workers and help make a difference to those in need.
AN ALTAR FLOWER SIGN UP BOARD is in the Narthex. If you would like to honor the memory of a loved one or offer your thanksgiving to God for special blessings by donating flowers ($60.00), please sign the board and call Maryam Whitaker in the Church office with details.
PLEASE HAVE THE CHURCH OFFICE INFORMED IF YOU ARE HOSPITALIZED. Unless the office is notified you can not be assured of a visit from the clergy. HIPAA regulations prevent hospitals from informing us of your hospitalization.
The March 2011CHI RHO is on line at http://www.christchurchswfla.org/ChiRho.pdf
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Don't forget to check out our CHURCH WEBSITE for all Church news.The address is www.christchurchswfla.org. Click on Clergy, then Fr. Joel for the clergy message.
