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the anchor{november • december 2016}
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Youth Theatre6
Christmas Preparation and Liturgies
2Renewing a Space
CCE Players present their fall show. Ticket information and dates now
published.
7Serving the Community
Interested in helping out those in need? There are many ways you and
your family can volunteer.
Join us in Harris Hall on Sunday, December 4
from 8:45 to 10:15 for our Kick-Off for the Renew,
Gather and Serve Capital Campaign.
Greening of the church, pageant plans, and service schedule
The Future of Harris House
A B I M O N T H L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F C H R I S T C H U R C H , E X E T E R
Don’t Miss the CCE Players Fall Show — Beauty and the Beast! Shows begin on Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 13
By now, most of you should be well aware that the Vestry has made the decision to move forward with a repair and renovation of the existing Harris House.
We have been guided from the beginning by a desire for space where Christian forma-tion can flourish, where we can celebrate together with joy who we are as a community, and where those with all ranges of physical ability will be able to move about freely.
We are moving forward with a 3-year repair and renovation that will make our meeting spaces secure, safe, and more accessible for our parishioners and the wider community. We anticipate the first phase of the project to begin in May, 2017.
Dr. Wendy Gladstone and Mr. Steve Armstrong have agreed to serve as Co-Chairs of a Capital Campaign that will coincide with our annual stewardship campaign. In early December, all of our households will be contacted in person to share with you information about the annual and capital campaigns, and invite your financial support. A kick-off event is planned for Sunday, December 4.
Even amidst the anticipated busyness of the pre-Christmas season, please keep your hearts open to join us on this journey. Peace
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Renewing a Space to Gather and ServeThe Rev. Mark B. Pendleton
LIVING joyfully in faith
Greening of the ChurchJoin us following the 10:30 liturgy on Sunday, December 18 for the annual Greening of the Church. Wreaths and garland are hung, pew candles installed, and preparations are made for the celebration of Christmas.
Memorial Wreaths and PoinsettiasAs in the past, we will place memorial flowers, poinsettias, and wreaths in the church for Christmas. Anyone wishing to provide a poinsettia (or a financial contribution toward a plant or flowers) in memory of a loved one(s) is asked to contact Darla in the church office to give her the names you would like included in the bul-letins: [email protected] or call 772-3332, ext. 11.
2016 Christmas PageantWe are pleased to announce that we will have our Annual Christmas Pageant at the 4:00pm Christmas Eve Ser-vice. Below you will find the tentative rehearsal schedule. We are looking for adult/parent “Team Leaders” to take on the task of helping different groups of actors (for example, the angels) learn their parts. Please let Sally Farrell know if you’re interested! October 30 Pageant Signups Begin November 20 Rehearsal, 11:45am-1:00pm December 4 Rehearsal, 11:45am-1:00pm December 11 Rehearsal, 11:45am-1:00pm December 18 Full Dress Rehearsal, 11:45am-1:30pm December 24 Arrival Time 2:00pm
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Join us in Harris Hall on Sunday, December 4
from 8:45 to 10:15 for our Kick-Off of the
RenewGather
Serve
Capital Campaign
There will be a catered breakfast, music, and some words about the upcoming Parish House renovation. We do need a head-count please, so
call the church office at 772-3332 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot…
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{ christmas liturgies }
Christmas Eve • 8:00 pmFestival Eucharist and Service of
Candlelighting
Festival choir, organ and instrumentalists lead the music at this traditional Christmas Eve celebration. Choral and Instrumental
Prelude begins at 7:30 pm.
Saturday December 24th Christmas Eve • 4:00 pm
Christmas Pageant and Holy Communion Children and youth lead a dramatic re-telling of the Christmas story.
The Offering on Christmas Eve and Day will be to support local and global mission work.
Christmas Eve • 11:00 pmMidnight Mass
Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day • 10:00 am
Christmas Day Liturgy & Holy Communion with carols and the Christmas Day homily
by the Rector.
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Holy Baptism in January • Sunday, January 8th • 10:30 am Holy Baptism will next be administered on Sunday, January 8th at 10:30 a.m., the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. As we remember Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan, we will welcome to the font, those who desire to place their whole trust in Jesus’ grace and love.If you are interested in baptism for yourself or your child, please contact the Rector at 772-3332, ext. 12 or [email protected].
A Little about Mark Antlitz our Building ManagerMark Antlitz is working behind the scenes to carry out a number of functions to help us maintain our facilities for mission. Included in his duties: Interview, hire, coordinate, assist, and oversee outside contractors Obtain bids/estimates for a variety of projects Research and gather pertinent data and information for a variety of projects Purchase maintenance supplies Perform multitude of minor repairs Ensure that church’s monies are spent wisely re: contractors, supplies, etc. Maintain a safe environment Organize storage areas and mechanical rooms including boiler room and storage sheds Maintain and update files Interface with the B & G Committee and Junior Warden Kevin Clark
Fall Cleanup Day • Saturday, November 19 (Rain date - December 3) • 9AM - 4PMPlease come for as much or as little time as you’re able, and help spruce up the church grounds. Pat Izzo is coordinating lunch for all of us. Please contact Pat at [email protected] if you would like to help with lunch. Please bring rakes, tarps, pickup trucks for carting stuff, or anything else that might help. The Fall and Spring Cleanups have been a great opportunity for folks to get to know each other a bit better, meet new people, and contribute to the beauty of the church grounds. We’re hoping for a big turnout, and hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact Judy Wainwright at 362-6589, or email [email protected].
Where in the World is Eric LaMontagne? Just an update on our journey. As some of you know, I have been in process for the Brotherhood. On September 24th I took vows with The Companions of Our Lady of Walsingham. OLW for short. We are a modern Marion and Benedictine Monastic Community. The Holy Rule of Saint Benedict is the fundamental source of our inspiration and Spirituality. The vows are of stability, conversion of life, and obedience.
We had planned to return to Christ Church after my vows but I was told by the Community that I would need to stay in place (Church of the Transfiguration) for the foreseeable future. This may change down the road. We will always think of Christ Church as our spiritual home. We miss you all and thank you for the past ten years of friendship and acceptance. Please pray for us on our faith journey.
Br. Eric Paul OLW and Pat LaMontagne
CONNECTING with God and one another
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Youth Theatre at Christ Church PresentsBeauty and the Beast
The Christ Church Players proudly presents their Fall production of Beauty and the Beast! After holding 3 days of auditions, we began our rehearsals with 100 cast members ranging from age 5-18. These talented performers come from all over the Seacoast and parts of Massachusetts to share their singing, acting and dancing talents. After over two months of vigorous rehearsals, we are thrilled to invite you to attend one of the following performances:
Friday, November 4th @ 7:00 PM – Senior Cast Friday, November 11th @ 7:00 PM – Junior CastSaturday, November 5th @ 2:00 PM – Junior Cast Saturday, November 12th @ 2:00 PM – Senior Cast Saturday, November 5th @ 7:00 PM – Senior Cast Saturday, November 12th @ 7:00 PM – Junior Cast Sunday, November 6th @ 2:00 PM – Junior Cast Sunday, November 13th @ 2:00 PM – Senior Cast
Beginning October 16th tickets will only be available online. There is a service fee of about $1.00 to $1.20 asso-ciated with the online purchase to cover the costs of credit card processing and the ticket vendor fee. From this point on, please visit: http://christchurchexeter.org/youth-theatre/ or https://www.facebook.com/theccplayers/
TICKET PRICING: Adults: $15.00 • Students, Veterans, Seniors: $12.00
Into the Woods CC Players will hold auditions for the beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods on December 11th from 2pm-6pm. Those interested should prepare an audition song that is either from Into the Woods, or another Stephen Sondheim musical. Rehearsals begin in mid-February and show dates are May 5, 6 and 7. Please contact Lexi at [email protected] with any questions.
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Advent and Christmas MusicThe music of Christmastide is cherished by many listeners and singers. It is especially cherished by our Junior Choir & Parish Choir. Are you interested in singing some of your favorite carols and perhaps learning a few news ones? If so, you are welcome to join our choir for the Advent season! In addition to singing Sunday morn-ings at 10:30, the Parish Choir performs a 30-minute prelude at the Christmas Eve Festival Eucharist and Service of Candle Lighting at 7:30. A favorite of the night-owl singers in our group, the Midnight Mass Service, begin-ning at 11pm on Christmas Eve, offers a meditative service with soothing music. If you are interested in being a part of any of these musical offerings, please contact Suzanne Jalbert Jones. We look forward to hearing you!
Junior ChoirThis year, the Junior Choir will offer a lovely Christmas anthem featured in Christ Church’s annual Christmas Pageant at 4pm on Christmas Eve.
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SERVING the local and global community
Feed My Lambs Thanksgiving & Christmas BasketsAs we have every year through Feed My Lambs, the Exeter Welfare Depart-ment, and the SAU 16 schools, we will be participating in the Thanksgiving Basket program for local families. Look out for plates in November & De-cember to sign up to make a Thanksgiving or Christmas basket and/or to buy Christmas gifts for area children. This year we are also looking for volunteers to help with drop off & distribution on November 19 from 8:00am-11:00am & December 17 from 8:00am-11:00am. Please email Lee Woodworth at [email protected], if you are interested in helping out with drop off & distribution.
DO YOU SEW? Want a quick at home project that serves both Christ Church and the Seaman’s Outreach Project out of Ports-mouth? The sewing project is an ongoing opportunity for ministry with the production of “Ditty Bags.” These cloth bags are filled with goodies like shampoo, stationery, pens, colored pencils, toothpaste, and good wishes for those sailors who are stuck aboard ships in Portsmouth in the winter. This year, Christ Church has been asked to provide disposable shaving razors and wool hats. For the sewers, one yard of fabric yields 4 bags. We have directions and examples to copy. We need people who can sew a straight seam and zigzag a bit. If you are interested please call Darla in the church office: 772-3332.
Seacoast Family Promise Host Week • December 18-25On Christmas Eve all are welcome at the stable. On Christmas Eve all are welcome because there’s always room for a little one. That cold winter’s night, beneath the star’s light... ...a Little One came into the world.
There’s always room. That’s what Seacoast Family Promise (SFP) is all about, especially during this Christmas season. It unites congregations of various faiths to assist families experiencing homelessness due to a crisis. Through the SFP program they are given hope and encouragement.
Christ Church is always looking for more volunteers to serve in any capacity. If you would like to find out more about any given volunteer role, please email Sally Farrell, [email protected].
2017 Dates to Remember! Mark your calendars now:
Finance Forum – January 22 • Annual Meeting – January 29 • Pre-Lent Pancakes – February 26
Ash Wednesday – March 1 • Palm Sunday – April 9 • Easter Day – April 16
Bishop’s Visitation and Confirmation– May 7 • Vacation Bible School – June 26-June 30
Church Office
Upper Level, Harris House (603) 772-3332 x11
Office Hours:Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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The AnchorChristine Hodsdon, Design EditorMark Pendleton, Executive Editor
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due on the 10th of each month preceding publication.
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