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The Chronicler May 2015 Spotsylvania, VA
Give Thanks for the Ascension For forty days after the empty tomb was discovered there were appearances of the risen
Lord Jesus to his disciples. On that fortieth day, he was taken up bodily into heaven in what has
become known as the ascension. Ascension Day is celebrated on the fortieth day of Easter,
which is always a Thursday. This year it is May 14.
Ascension Day is one of the major feast days of the Church year. It is also one of the
major events in Jesus’ life that we have recorded in the gospels. Others include his baptism, his
transfiguration, his crucifixion, and his resurrection. We know about the details of the ascension
mostly from the book of Acts in the first chapter. Jesus ascends into a cloud, and the disciples
stand there in awe until two angels tell them that Jesus will return in the same way some day.
For us, the ascension is the final act in the life, death, and new life of Jesus. That is, until
he comes again. At his birth, an event known as the incarnation, God became human and came
down from heaven to live among mortals. In the ascension, Jesus’ humanity is taken up into
heaven, where he is seated at the right hand of God. These two events serve as the book ends,
theologically speaking, of what Jesus did. He forged this connection between God and
humanity, between heaven and earth, which cannot be broken. It is forever an open doorway
through which we are called to walk. When Jesus tells us to follow him, this last trip into God’s
kingdom is included. He goes ahead of us to prepare a place for us, and has promised to return
and take us to himself.
For me, there has always been a little sadness mixed in with the joy of celebrating
Ascension Day. Yes, it means that Jesus has opened the door to heaven and provided us the way
to get there. However, it also marks the end of Jesus’ time on earth. After that, there were no
more resurrection appearances. Of course, it was only ten days later that the Holy Spirit was
poured out on Pentecost. Jesus’ presence with us now is a spiritual presence that we experience
in Communion, or in other personal experiences. Maybe I’m a little like Thomas. I would have
loved to have seen Jesus in his resurrected self. Not that I need that to believe, but wouldn’t it be
cool?!
We don’t have a special service here at Christ Church for the ascension. We will
acknowledge it the Sunday following. Perhaps we should all make a point of pausing on
Ascension Day to say a prayer of thanks for God’s gift of his Son, Jesus, and the doorway to
heaven that he opened for us.
THE MISSION OF CHRIST CHURCH is to bring all persons to the saving
knowledge of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacraments, and instruction, as taught through the Episcopal tradition, that all
may know the joy and grace of faith, and to share that grace through outreach.
MAY 2015 LAY MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Lector Chalice Bearer Acolytes Ushers Altar Guild Nursery
May 3 (MP) Magin/DiRusso Team
8:00 Thom Smelter
Rev. Margaret Officiant:
Tricia Smelter
Buck Sutton
10:30 Martha Clark
Steve Clifford Officiant:
Jeff Massey
Matthew LeBlanc
Megan LeBlanc
Alex Watts
Frank Carosella
Bill Estes
Amy Biscoe
May 10 Wieland Team
8:00 Shirley Pozzato Lydia Pozzato Jack Cheeseman
10:30 Marilyn Green
Donna Nuzum
Joe Junod
Aaron Packard
David Packard
Ethan Goldberg
Werner Wieland
Frank Stewart
Molly Watts
May 17 Williams Team
8:00 Calib Garland Ray Crafton Barbara Deal
10:30 Beverly McNeill Jeff Massey
Linda Rooney
Chris Cronin
Stephen Wallach
Rachel Stockli
Bob McGann
Judi O’Neill
McKenzie Goldberg
May 24 Magin/DiRusso Team
8:00 Dana Houck Edd Houck Joseph L. Ilk
10:30 Judi O’Neill
Kristi Gross
Steve Clifford
Ian Gibson
Aaron DiFilippo
Jack DiFilippo
Bob Massey
Ron Magin
Amanda Watts
May 31 Wieland Team
8:00 Thom Smelter Tricia Smelter Calib Garland
10:30 Roy Smith
Penny Knepp
Stephanie Smith
Justin Phillips
Hunter Clifford
Colby Clifford
Cecil Jarman
Missie Jarman
McKenzie Goldberg
You are responsible for finding your own replacement in the event that you cannot serve when scheduled. If you are unable to find one,
please contact Penny Knepp at [email protected] or 891-6299 and she will assist you. Notify parish office of replacement(s).
The Chronicler
May 2015
Organist
Hannah Massey
Secretary
Ruth Feltner
Newsletter Coordinator
Ruth Feltner
Christ Episcopal Church
8951 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
Phone (540) 582-5033
www.christchurchspotsy.com
Rector
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Packard
Director of Christian Education
Jenny LeBlanc
Vestry
Senior Warden Ray Crafton
Jr. Warden
Linda Wieland
Treasurer
Mary Williams
Asst Treasurer
Linda Smith
Register
Jeri Phillips
Members
Linda Wieland
Bill Butler
Ray Crafton
Missie Jarman
Beverly McNeill
Jeri Phillips
Roy Smith
Tim Watts
Sue Roberts
Graduating
Seniors!
To the family of Tracy and Ron Magin for the recent death of Charles
Pickett, Tracy’s brother-in-law. “May his soul and the souls of all the
departed, by the mercy of God, rest in pece.”
We Will Recognize Our Graduating Seniors
during the 10:30 service and fellowship hour on
June 7. We will also recognize all graduating
high school and college seniors in the Summer
edition of the Chronicler. If you have a
graduating senior, please e-mail their information
to Jenny LeBlanc, [email protected]
and Ruth Feltner at
A warm Christian welcome to David and Doreen Fagiano who have
attended the 10:30 service with us several times. We love seeing new
faces and are delighted you have chosen Christ Church to visit and
hope you’ll continue to come back and eventually join our church
family. We are a loving and friendly parish.
Founding ~ The modern American holiday of Mother's Day was
first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother
in Grafton, West Virginia. Her campaign to make “Mother's Day” a
recognized holiday in the United States began in 1905, the year her beloved
mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, died. Anna’s mission was to honor her own
mother by continuing work she had started and to set aside a day to honor
mothers, "the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world".
Anna's mother, Ann Jarvis, was a peace activist who had cared for
wounded soldiers on both sides of the Civil War and created Mother’s Day
Work Clubs to address public health issues.
Due to the campaign efforts of Anna Jarvis, several states officially
recognized Mother's Day, the first in 1910 being West Virginia, Jarvis’
home state. In 1914 Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation creating
Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor
mothers. WITH LOVE TO ALL OUR MOTHERS!
Although Jarvis was successful in founding Mother's Day she soon became
resentful of the commercialization and was angry that companies would
profit from the holiday. By the early 1920's, Hallmark and other companies
had started selling Mother's Day cards. Jarvis became so embittered by
what she saw as misinterpretation and exploitation that she protested and
even tried to rescind Mother's Day. The holiday that she had worked so
hard for was supposed to be about sentiment, not about profit.[7] Jarvis's
intention for the holiday had been for people to appreciate and honor
mothers by writing a personal letter, by hand, expressing love and
gratitude, rather than buying gifts and pre-made cards.[8] Jarvis organized
boycotts and threatened lawsuits to try to stop the commercialization. She
crashed a candymakers' convention in Philadelphia in 1923. Two years
later she protested at a confab of the American War Mothers, which raised
money by selling carnations, the flower associated with Mother’s Day, and
was arrested for disturbing the peace.[7][8]
Jarvis's holiday was adopted by other countries and it is now celebrated all
over the world.
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The 6th
Gateway Ecumenical Concert ~
Gateway to Pentecost, will be held Sunday, May 17 from
4:30 – 5:30 pm at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 8200 Robert
E. Lee Dr., Spotsylvania, VA 22551. Over 120 musicians
representing 32 area churches are gathering to share their
favorite music in a festival of praise to God. The exciting
Gateway Chorus will conclude the concert with “How Great
Thou Art” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus”. The concert is
free. A Love Offering will be made to benefit the Organ
Fund.
05/02 Brian Howell
05/06 Michelle Ruth
05/06 Jack Lord II
05/07 Velyn Beall
05/07 Alison Bareford
05/09 Judi O’Neill
05/10 Missie Jarman
05/12 Andrew Smith
05/12 Gavin Smith
05/14 Ellen Johnson
05/16 Pat Clark
05/18 Mary Frances Griffin
05/20 Colby Clifford
05/21 Susan Frank
05/21 David Packard
05/24 Jo Christensen
05/25 Hannah Massey
05/26 Joan Gurniak
05/27 Sue Ann Thomas
05/28 Anne Williams
05/29 Werner Wieland
05/29 Matthew LeBlanc
05/31 Bob Gere
The Rappahannock Choral Society Spring Concert!
The 70 members of this regional chorus perform serious pieces that will thrill audiences, fun pieces
that will make you smile and laugh, to music that will evoke memories from the past. On May 9,
8:00 PM, and May 10, 3:00 PM, they invite you to share the excitement of their 2015 Spring
Concert at the Chancellor High School Auditorium. This upcoming concert will present “A Musical
Remembrance of World War II – On the Home Front.” Much has been told of the battles and
sacrifices of the soldiers, sailors, and marines directly involved in the war. Those at home also
sacrificed and worked for the war effort and this performance will tell that story as well. Tickets
will be available at the door: $8 Regular Admission; $5 Seniors (60+) and Students and Children
free. If you’d like more information go to [email protected].
Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day! What a thrill it would be for your Mom (and your Dad as well)
if you treated them to this musical experience. The RCS is a phenomenal choral group!!
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
As we go to press, the ladies have just wrapped up their annual Plant and Bake Sale. We will
give you a full report in our church bulletin Announcements and the Summer issue of The
Chronicler of how well they did on this, their biggest fund raiser of the year.
The next exciting thing we will do is visit Little Fork Episcopal Church, Rixeyville, in May.
Details wll be provided as soon as final arrangements are made so check announcements in our
church bulletins for more details.
The Sunlight Garden Club
We look forward to more Christ Church members joining this active club and invite you to join
us for as many events as you can. Unless indicated, meetings are usually held at 6:30 PM in All
Saints Hall on the second Tuesday of each month. Questions? Contact Margaret Smith, (540)
972-9489. Here are our meetings for the remainder of the year.
May 12 at 5:30 pm. Location is Downtown Greens, 206 Charles Street #1 in Fredericksburg.
We will tour the facility and have a picnic in the garden. (http://downtowngreens.org/)
June 9, 6:30 pm at Chancellor's Village. We will assist residents in designing and
constructing small arrangements.
July 14 6:30 pm at Christ Church. program on culturing mushrooms by Ryan Moonet of
Earth Mother Mushrooms.
August 11, 6:30 pm at home of Barbara Rackley, 1201 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg. We
will view the film on the Rappahannock River produced by Friends of the Rappahannock.
September 8, 5:30 pm at Friends of the Rappahannock, 3219 Fall Hill Ave., Fredericksburg.
Tour of the Friends facility on the Rappahannock.
October 13, 6:30 pm, Christ Church, Ann Gorelle will present a program on herbs.
November 10, 6:30 pm, Christ Church, bring small containers and materials (i.e. artificial
flowers, greenery, accessories, etc) to construct Christmas arrangements to be donated to a local
nursing home.
The Kid’s Praise Album
The show must go on! The musical that our youth started working on will go on. We will continue some work
during Children's Chapel and have a “Musical Summer Camp” the week of June 15-19 from 10AM to 1 PM.
The performance will be at a Pot Luck Dinner Theater on either Friday June 19, Saturday June 20 in the
evening or Sunday, June 21 after church. We need to know what works with the participants. This is not
Vacation Bible School and is not replacing VBS, but kids will have fun dancing, singing, and making crafts for
the set. If students want to work on set or props they are welcome as well. If your child would like to
participate, please let Jill Bates know at [email protected].
We are looking for donations of:
men's straw hats - like Barbershop quartet
walking canes
white/blue flat sheets
brown, green, blue, white paint for sheets
paint brushes
platform or risers like a choir would stand on
more to come....
If your child would like to participate, please let Jill Bates know at [email protected]. Stay tuned for
other information regarding materials and help needed.
Vacation Bible School will be held here at Christ Church August 3 – 7. Stay
tuned, as details are finalized, announcements will be forthcoming.
Shrine Mont Summer Camps
Shrine Mont hosts a number of summer camps run by the Diocese of Virginia. The 2015 camp
season begins June 20 and all the camp dates and fees are listed on-line. On-line registration
started in January. Follow the directions on the website at the end of this message for more
information and the cost of each camp.
For information, questions or a Summer Camps brochure, contact the Diocesan Office of
Christian Formation:
Scholarships available upon request; however, application must be filed before consideration for
a scholarship is considered. Application may be made online.
By Email: [email protected]
By Web: http://www.shrinemontcamps.net
By Phone: 1-804-643-8451 (in Richmond) or 1-800-DIOCESE (Toll free)
The first “Tables of Eight" series is coming to an end as each group has their final dinner in May or
early June. New re-mixed groups will be created this summer for the Fall/Winter series then meet four
times between September 2015 and January 2016. Any church members, sisters, friends, neighbors,
couples or even singles are invited to join the fun. The goal is to have at least four “Tables of Eight”
for the next series. This is a great way to make real friendships with church members and enjoy some
amazing food too! Call Tracy Magin at (540)-273-8224 or e-mail ([email protected]) if you are
interested in joining or have questions.
We want and need you to share yourself and your time hosting Fellowship on Sundays. Fellowship
hour is a very important ministry as it gives us time to socialize once a week as a church family. This
time will also give you an opportunity to honor someone or a special occasion. Talk to Bill Butler
about hosting and then sign up at the Communication Center. Even once a month will help.
Christ Church Recycles
Bring in your used ink jet cartridges and place them in the box at the Communications Center at ASH.
Each cartridge has the potential to bring in $4. Sorry, no Epson ink jet or laser cartridges accepted.
This is a permanent feature, so please remember to recycle your cartridges at any time of the year. If
you have any questions, please contact Ruth, our parish secretary.
Also, you can recycle your old eye glasses and hearing aids by placing them in the box at the
communications center. Thanks to Greg Hall and Ann Woolford for being our contacts with the Lions
Club on this important work.
Christ Church also recycles newspapers, white paper, catalogues, magazines and even paperback
books. So bring in these items for recycling. The dumpster for these particular items is the first
dumpster you see when you enter our parking lot.
Tables of Eight
Sunday morning worship schedule and Children’s Chapel and Sunday school: Two services 8:00 and
10:30, (Children’s Chapel is held in the Choir Room during the 10:30 service) with Christian Education for all
ages from 9:15 to 10:15. Children’s Chapel is not held on the first Sunday of the month.
Episcopal Church Women meet the 3rd
Tuesday of each month in the Great Hall @ 11:30 AM.
The ECM meet the 2nd
Saturday of each month in ASH at 8 AM (with breakfast).
The Vestry meets on the 2nd
Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in room #8, All Saints Hall.
Sunday bulletin announcements due by: noon Wednesday, call 582-5033.
Deadline for the Summer Chronicler is May 22. Please send articles in Microsoft word document to Ruth
Feltner: [email protected]
Grass Cutting Season is Upon Us!! We have all of the equipment
necessary but we need YOU!! Please sign up on the schedule posted in the
Communications Center. Linda Wieland or Bill Butler will gladly answer
any questions. Many thanks, in advance, for your willingness to help keep
our property looking inviting!
Start Your Engines ~ The Car Show is Back!
On Oct 3, the Christ Church Car Show will return. The
show will include antique, rare and beautiful cars and other
things with wheels. There will be food and fun for all ages
with another highlight featuring a quilt, hand-crafted by our
very own Christ Church Quilters being raffled off. So, save
the date, come admire the cars and try to win this beautiful
quilt.
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8:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am Children's Chapel, Choir Rm
10:30am HE Rite II
11:45am Fellowship, GH
2:00pm Rev. Jeffrey Smith Retirement
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1:00pm ECW Spring Mtg, GH
308:00am RAAI, ASH
8:00pm AA Mtg
298:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
288:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
278:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:00am Food Pantry, ASH
268:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
258:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am HE Rite II
10:30am Children's Chapel, Choir Rm
11:45am Fellowship, GH
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238:00am RAAI, ASH
5:00pm Private Event, GH (KC/SHS)
8:00pm AA Mtg
228:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
7:00pm Worship Comm. Mtg, ASH
218:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
208:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
11:30am ECW Meeting, GH
198:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
188:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am HE Rite II
10:30am Children's Chapel, Choir Rm
11:45am Fellowship, GH
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168:00am RAAI, ASH
8:00pm AA Mtg
158:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
7:00pm Vestry Meeting, ASH #8
148:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
138:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:00am Food Pantry, ASH
6:00pm Sunlight Garden Club, ASH #6,7
128:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
118:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am Children's Chapel, Choir Rm
10:30am HE Rite II
11:45am Fellowship, GH
11:45am Youth GoupMtg
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8:00am ECM Mtg/Breakfast, GH
98:00am RAAI, ASH
8:00pm AA Mtg
88:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
78:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
7:15pm Choir Rehearsal
68:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
58:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
48:00am MP Rite 1
10:30am MP Rite II
11:45am Fellowship, GH
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28:00am RAAI, ASH
3:00pm Shrine Mont Retreat, May 1-3
8:00pm AA Mtg
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