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This Sunday
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February 8th
The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our
sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made
known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
8am: Holy Eucharist
Our early service is unaccompanied by music and usually lasts about 50 minutes. Coffee and fellowship are offered before the service begins in the parish hall, while the sanctuary is available for quiet prayer. Another coffee hour follows the service.
10am: Holy Eucharist
This Eucharistic service is accompanied by our choir of mixed adult voices and organ. Nursery care and children's programing are available during this service. A coffee hour for kids and adults follows the service.
11:30am: Music rehearsals
Following the worship services, our musical groups gather to prepare for the next weeks' offerings.
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Next Week at Christ Church
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February 9th through 14th
Monday
Cornerstone Office Closed
Tuesday
Vestry, 7pm, The Upper Room
Wednesday
Eucharist & Lunch, 12:05pm, Sanctuary
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Announcements
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Upcoming Events
Tomorrow, Saturday the 7th of February, at 5:00pm in the evening, Christ
Episcopal Church of Puyallup will hold it's First Annual Chili
Cook-Off! It's not too late to whip up a batch of chili, or to just plan on stopping by: we need plenty of judges so come whether or not you've made a pot.
The receptions following Eucharist on Bishop Visitation Sunday (February 22nd) will be in the fancy pot luck style. A sign-up sheet will be in the Parish Hall; please sign up to bring breakfast-type finger foods following the 8am service or brunch-type finger foods following the 10am service, whichever you plan to attend. Food should be delivered to the kitchen where Vestry members will re-plate (making it fancier) and set out the food. The Altar Guild will provide tea and coffee service. Help provide a warm welcome for our Diocesan Bishop!
A class for Eucharistic Visitors will be held between the morning services this Sunday, February 8th, in the Conference Room. New and current Eucharistic Visitors are invited to attend the class.
CECoP's First Communion class continues this Sunday with session 2 at 11:30am in the Parish Hall. Future sessions are February 15th, and 21st.
Knitting Ministry meets Monday, February 16th at 6 pm at Forza's Coffee Shop in downtown Puyallup. All are welcome!
The Church Office will be closed on Tuesday, February 17th for Presidents' Day.
A Lenten quiet day will be held at St. Joseph-St. John Episcopal Church, 11111 Military Rd. SW, Lakewood, Saturday, February 28, 10 am to 3pm. Bring a bag lunch and a Lenten snack to share (fruit, nuts, cheese, etc.) Soup and beverages provided. Donation suggested. Register/info at stjjs1@juno.com or call (253)584-6143.
Spotlight Players present
Agatha Christie's "The Hollow"; a three act murder mystery play that
will be performed in our Parish Hall on Friday and Saturday, February
20 & 21; 27 & 28 at 7 pm. Sunday matinees are February 22 and
March 1 at 3 pm. Tickets are $10, regardless of age or size. For
advanced seats please call Kelly at 253-568-6465, or tickets may also
be purchased at the door. Come enjoy this wonderful presentation, and
support local amateur theater, and see if you can spot our Christ
Church thespians!
Support our Troops mailing will
be Sunday, March 22nd at 9 am. There is an updated list on the Welcome
table, of items to bring for the troops. Let's start collecting them
soon, so we'll have lots of boxes to mail for Easter. Monetary
donations are also welcome, to help pay for postage.
General Announcements
Lenten Devotional Booklets by Episcopal Relief and Development are available in the Parish Hall. These devotionals are free of charge.
The 2009 Parish Directory is being prepared. Please check the rough draft in the Parish Hall and make any changes, additions or deletions, necessary. Thanks!
Elsa and Ben have been working to make the Church Website up to date and accurate, so stop by and reread your favorite Friday Letter or eClarion, catch up on sermons you may have missed (including last week's Sr. Sermon by Luke Owen), and scout ahead on the Calendar page.
February is 'pasta and sauce month' for the Food Bank. Pick up an extra box or two of your favorite pasta and a spare jar of sauce next time you're out grocery shopping. Thank you for your generosity!
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Mark Your Calendar!
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These are events a bit farther off. Mark your calendars now, and if you have any questions in advance, contact the office. New entries are in bold.
- February 20 to 21: Vestry Retreat.
- February 22nd: Bishop Rickel Visitation, 8 and 10am services.
- February 24th: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5-7pm.
- February 25th: Ash Wednesday, 12:05 and 7pm services.
- March 4th: Lenten Education Program with Soup Dinner, 6pm (Also March 11, 18, 25, and April 1)
- March 6th: Stations of the Cross, 7pm (Also March 13, 20, 27, and April 3)
- April 5th: Palm Sunday, 8 and 10am
- April 8th: Tenebrae, 7pm
- April 9th: Maundy Thursday, 7pm
- April 10th: Good Friday, 12pm, 4pm, and 7pm
- April 11th: Easter Vigil, 8pm
- April 12th: Easter Morning, 8 and 10am
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Questions? Comments? More Information?
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