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This Sunday
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February 22nd
The Last Sunday after Epiphany
O God, who before the passion of your
only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to
us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be
strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from
glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 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.In honor of our Episcopal Visitation this weekend a festival reception will follow the service.
10am: Holy Eucharist and Confirmation
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 festival reception 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.
112pm: Vestry Meeting
The Vestry meets with Bishop Rickel following the reception.
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Next Week at Christ Church
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February 16th through 21st
Monday
Cornerstone Office Closed
Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5 to 7pm, Parish Hall
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Liturgy, 12:05pm, Sanctuary
Ash Wednesday Liturgy, 7pm, Sanctuary
Friday
Youth Cafe, 7pm, Youth Room
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Announcements
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Upcoming Events
CECoP's First Communion class finishes tomorrow (Saturday) with session 4 at 10am in the Parish Hall. Students are invited to meet with Bishop Rickel at 9:30am on Sunday, prior to participating in the Eucharist at 10.
Bishop's Visit. This Sunday, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Greg Rickel will be with us and join us for a potluck coffee hour after each service. If you signed up to bring food for either of the receptions, please leave your food in the kitchen Sunday morning, and the Vestry will put them out.
A Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper, prepared and served by the men of Christ Church, will be held on February 24th from 5-7 pm in the Parish Hall. The meal is 'all you can eat' pancakes, ham, fruit, and beverages. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family. Enjoy an evening out of the kitchen & come enjoy good food and fellowship.
A Lenten Program on Science and Religion is available on Wednesday evenings in March. Gether at 6pm for Evening Prayer, followed by a simple supper of soup & bread. The program begins at 7pm. The series title is, How do we form the things we know? And how are we formed by them? The Rev. Dr. Lucas Mix, a priest in the diocese as well as a scholar of science and
religion, is our presenter. Class topics are: Week 1 (March 4): Religion and Science; Week 2 (March 11): Knowledge and Identity; Week 3 (March 18): Forming Belief; and Week 4 (March 25): A Way Forward? Lucas
will present his personal synthesis in the context of Anglican
Christianity. Then we will open up for discussion among the attendees. Participants
are welcome to come to any or all sessions and will be encouraged to
use their new insights. Join us as we explore the mystery of creation
by opening our hearts to the knowledge and love of God in Jesus Christ.
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!
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.
- March 4th: Lenten Education Program with Soup Dinner, 6pm (Also March 11, 18, and 25)
- 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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Chili Cook Off Results
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A Spicy Time Had By All!
On Saturday afternoon, the 7th of February, something like sixty Christ Churchians gathered for an evening of delicious competition. Twelve pots of chili were on offer, and winners in several categories were elected by popular vote. Here are the victorious chefs:
Best Presentation: Kathy Mason
Most Original: Andy Bary
Best Youth Chili: Elena Bary & Ashley Dawson
Father's Choice Award: Len Barrett
Best Overall Chili: Oscar & Deanna Lindahl
Prizes ranged from a bright orange apron and chili pepper cutting mat, to a $25 "scholarship" to Forza Coffee Co., to the coveted "Golden Chili Bowl" trophy. Best Presentation and Most Original were runaway victories, but the Best Overall Chili was a close thing! Of course, the Father's Choice award comes down to just one vote, and there was only one entry in the 18 and under category (make note for next year, young chili chefs! Cash prizes!!!).
Thanks to the event staff: Elsa Woodard, JT Morgan, Gary Chaussee, Bill Woodard, Diana Mears, and Maury Hedlund. Thanks also to the chili chefs whose only recognition was the empty pots at the end of the night: Rosalynn Gallagher, Helen Godwin, Jim Mears, Barry O'Brien, Mac Owen, Carol Pica, and Paul Russell. All the chili's were delicious, and I wish we'd had 12 prizes!
The second Annual Christ Episcopal Church of Puyallup Chili Cook-Off is scheduled again for the first Saturday in February, the 6th, in 2010. Start working on that recipe now, or girding up your tummy for more chili tasting!
O & D'S CHILI, 2009 Chili Cook-Off winner of the Golden Chili Bowl
2 ½ Lbs 80/20 Hamburger
Brown hamburger with salt & pepper. Drain off grease.
1 med. Yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
Saute together until soft.
Combine sauteed veggies & browned hamburger. Add the following:
1 - 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes
1 - 14 ½ oz can diced tomatoes
1 - 14 ½ oz can stewed Mexican tomatoes
2 cans kidney beans, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1 can white beans, drained
1 can Ranch Style Texas beans
1 can Chili beans in Chili sauce
1 - 4 ½ oz can chopped green chiles
3 + tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Simmer in crock pot all day - stir occasionally. Adjust flavor and hotness to your taste.
Footnote: Play around with the kind of beans you use. It's fun to try different kinds and we usually don't make chili the same every time. Enjoy!
-Deanna & Oscar Lindahl
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Questions? Comments? More Information?
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