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April 3, 2014 News from the Shared Ministry of Christ Church Portsmouth & Trinity Church Hampton In the Episcopal Diocese of NH |
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Worship Services
The Rev. David "Chip" Robinson
Vicar
All people of faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion at the Lord's Table
Christ Episcopal Church
1035 Lafayette Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rite II at 10:30 am
Coffee Hour follows
Clergy office hours
Tues & Thurs 9am-12noon
200 High St.
Hampton, NH 03842
Saturday Rite l at 5pm
Rite II at 8:45 am
Coffee Hour after the service
Clergy office hours
Mon & Wed 9am-12 noon
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Jean Shula
Linda McVay
603-430-9888 (home) 603-988-9755 (cell) |
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(603) 431-1809
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Episcopal Churches on the Seacoast
Seacoast Convocation
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Ministry Schedule
Christ Church
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It is in the quiet hours, the still spaces between demand and need, that we can find God patiently waiting, like an elder reading a book, dozing gently the dreams that make our world, listening for the sound of rain, keeping watch over the gentle hearts that pray in whispers, remembering all the good times that give memory its warmth, the God of stories told to children, of late night truth telling, of comfort and of courage, yes that God, the forever companion, wisdom beneath eyes that see to the very beginning, God of the quiet hours, of love and of meaning.
The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston
Shared from
Steven Charleston's
facebook page.
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Going into the hospital?
Due to privacy laws, churches are no longer routinely informed if you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital. Please be sure you let us know when and where you will be a patient so we can be in touch with you and include you in our prayers and healing ministry. Don't assume the Vicar knows - he would much rather hear from several people than from no one!
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From the Vicar...
Looking ahead to Holy Week and Easter
We are nearing Holy Week: indeed, Palm Sunday is a little more than a week away. Holy Week, the heart of the Church's Year and the annual jewel of its life of liturgy, is almost upon us. What I want to emphasize as this powerful and moving time approaches, is that all Holy Week liturgies are in fact Easter liturgies. The sovereign principle which runs through each one is that on the third day God raised Jesus from the tomb; that Christ is risen. Even in the depths of the Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday, the Church is showing how profound our Lord's victory is, as he shows solidarity with us even in the worst throes of abandonment and death. Holy Week is the public presentation, in liturgy, through music and preaching, of those mighty acts whereby God in Christ has reconciled the world to God's self.
It has been said that attending the Easter liturgy without attending the Holy Week services is like watching the happy ending of a movie without seeing the middle - you only rob yourself of joy. I pray that each of you will allow our Holy Week services to wash over you, that your Easter joy may be all that much fuller when it breaks upon you.
Faithfully,
Fr. Chip
Palm Sunday, April 13
8:45 a.m. at Trinity Church; 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church
This Sunday before Easter is the last Sunday in Lent. The day commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem with a blessing of palms and a procession in which the whole congregation carries palms. The day is also marked by reading the story of Jesus' Passion according to Matthew. (Note: No Saturdayevening service at Trinity on April 12.)
Holy Tuesday, April 15
7:00 p.m. joint liturgy at Trinity Church
The Office of Tenebrae recreates the emotional aspects of the passion story. The service begins with the church in candlelight. There are candles arranged on what is known as a "candle hearse," one of which is extinguished at the conclusion of each of several readings, plus a white Christ candle at the center of the hearse. After each reading, one candle is extinguished, until only the Christ candle remains. At the conclusion, a loud noise is made, representing the thunderclap at the time of Jesus' death on the cross, and the service ends.
Maundy Thursday, April 17
7:00 p.m. joint liturgy at Christ Church
This day is a time for remembering the Last Supper and the washing of the disciples' feet. The name comes from the Latin word maundatum for "commandment" as Jesus said, "I give you a new commandment; that you love one another." At the conclusion of this 7:00 p.m. service, the altar is stripped and the reserved sacrament is processed to the altar of repose, where it remains until the Great Vigil of Easter.
Good Friday, April 18
2:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross at Christ Church
7:00 p.m. Joint Good Friday Liturgy at Trinity Church
The Friday in Holy Week is a time for remembering Jesus' death. The evening service, at 7:00 p.m., recounts John's version of the Passion and includes the praying of the Solemn Collects of Good Friday and the Veneration of the Cross. Note: There are also ecumenical services in both Portsmouth and Hampton - both at noon. In Portsmouth, St. John's is the host; in Hampton, the Methodist Church is hosting.
Great Vigil of Easter, April 19
8:00 p.m. joint liturgy at Christ Church
This service is appropriate from after sunset on Holy Saturday, and thus will occur this year at 8:00 p.m. This service begins in darkness, when a new fire is lit, from which the Paschal (Easter) candle is lighted. It signifies the light of Christ coming into the world anew at the resurrection. A series of scripture readings recount the history of our salvation. The renewal of baptismal vows follows. The service closes with the first Eucharist of Easter. (Note: No Saturday evening service at Trinity on April 19.)
Easter Day, April 20
8:45 a.m. at Trinity Church; 10:30 a.m. at Christ Church
The "Queen of Feasts" is celebrated with full fanfare at both churches. At Christ Church, a children's sermon will be offered in place of the usual sermon (an Easter sermon having been preached at the Vigil the night before), and, as at Christmas, we will involve children in the liturgy. An Easter Egg Hunt follows.
Good Friday Offering
Since 1922, Episcopalians have supported the ministries of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East through the Good Friday Offering. Through the work of the Episcopal dioceses in the Middle East, Christians maintain a peacemaking and stabilizing presence in the region, serving their neighbors regardless of faith background. To make a donation to the Good Friday Offering, please write a check payable to Trinity Church, with the memo, "Good Friday Offering." A plate will be stationed at the rear of the church to receive your offering at the Good Friday liturgy.
You asked for it...Fr. Chip's sermons online
The suggestion was made at last month's Bishop's Committee meeting that our Vicar post his sermons on the church websites. Beginning this week, they are now posted. You will find them linked to the "Worship" page on our websites:
Our Shared Ministry Cycle of Prayer this week and next
Each week, in both of our churches, we pray for one ministry we share and one or two households in each church. About once every six weeks, we will instead using the Shared Ministry Collect we prayed throughout the opening months of our Shared Ministry.
In our prayers the next two weeks, we give God thanks for...
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Apr. 6
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Salvation Army Soup Kitchen ministry of Christ Church; Eliza Gifford of Christ Church; Debra Littlefield of Trinity Church
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Apr. 13
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Christ Church Sunday School; Rickie Chesley of Christ Church; J.R., Coleen & Faith Bridle of Trinity Church
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"Via Media" Lenten program continues Via Media is a 6-week education series open to anyone who is curious or interested in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition. Each of the Via Media sessions begins with a meal and then a short video about some aspect of our faith. A portion of our time together is dedicated to open discussion and conversation as well. All people are encouraged to ask questions and to learn how to answer their own questions of faith. At Trinity Church, Hampton... Sessions will be held Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. in Hobbs Hall, beginning with a simple soup and bread supper followed by the video and discussion. At Christ Church, Portsmouth... Sessions will be held Sundays at 12:00 noon. Each session will begin with a soup and bread lunch in the Marshall Room (the room where coffee hour is held), and will continue with video and discussion in the classroom next door. Coming up next... |
Session 6:
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So What? What does it mean to be a Christian today?
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Apr. 9 in Hampton; Apr. 27 (after Easter) in Portsmouth
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Our first Calendar Drawing winners!
On Tuesday, April 1st, we held the first drawing of our Calendar Fundraiser. Fr. Chip and Cindy are drawing the winning ticket each morning and notifying the winners.
The prizes won so far are as follows:
Tuesday, April 1 A $50 gift certificate to Hampton Center Hardware donated by Gordon Lane. Winner: Colleen Tam
Wednesday, April 2 Simple Will or Power of Attorney donated by
Sarah Wolf Boyd Winner: Jean Moak
Winners will be announced each week in the E-News. We wish good luck to everyone!
Upcoming Weeks' Calendar
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April 5 Fifth Sunday in Lent
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5:00 p.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite One, at Trinity Church
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April 6
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8:45 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite One, at Trinity Church
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10:30 a.m.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite Two, at Christ Church
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12:00 noon
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"Via Media" - Session Five at Christ Church
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April 12
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NO 5:00 p.m. Service at Trinity Church
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April 13 Palm Sunday
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8:45 a.m.
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Palm Sunday Liturgy at Trinity Church
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10:30 a.m.
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Palm Sunday Liturgy at Christ Church
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HOLY WEEK
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See schedule above
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SAFE CHURCH TRAINING
The Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire has revised the Safe Church Policy during the summer of 2013. The curriculum for Safe Church Training now consists of three hours of online training and three hours of class training. On-line Modules must be completed prior to attending any Safe Church Class.
Anyone in need of refresher training is asked to take the new Initial Safe Church Training. Refresher training is required every three years vs. five years. Please contact your Safe Church Minister to verify when you are due to take your refresher training.
Please register with your Safe Church Minister. You may register anytime. Even if you plan on attending a class this fall you may register now and complete your online training whenever is convenient for you between now and the fall. For Christ Church, contact Patsy Tremblay at pehjat@comcast.netor call 603-205-2195. At Trinity Church, contact Patrice Wood at phwood2013@gmail.com.
Training classes for this spring are offered the following Saturdays from 8:30am to noon except as noted on May 22nd below:
April 26, 2014 - All Saints', Littleton
May 22, 2014 - Trinity Church, Meredith, 6pm to 9pm, Thursday
May 31, 2014 - Trinity Church, Claremont
Training classes for the fall are offered the following Saturdays from 8:30am to noon except as noted on October 7th below:
September 13, 2014 - Trinity Church, Meredith
September 20, 2014 - Christ Church, Exeter
October 4, 2014 - St. Barnabas, Berlin
October 7, 2014 - Church of the Good Shepherd, Nashua, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Tuesday
November 15, 2014 - St. Thomas, Hanover
November 22, 2014 - St. Paul's, Concord
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A new ministry at Sanctuary Care in Rye
This month, Christ Church is beginning a new ministry at Sanctuary Memory Care on Route One in Rye. On the fourth Thursday of each month, an ecumenical service for residents will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Fr. Chip will provide the general leadership. It is hoped volunteers might take an interest in assisting, either by offering readings, assisting residents with their service booklets, or - if we have any among us who have this ability - playing the piano for the hymns. If you are interested in helping us with this ministry (from either church), speak with Fr. Chip
Music Ministry
Please consider joining one of our choirs. Trinity Church's choir meets in rehearsal on Sundays at 8 a.m. At Christ Church, the rehearsal follows the 10:30 a.m. service.
Every voice is welcome; every voice is special; every voice is needed.
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Church Ministries
- Saturdays: Food Pantry at Hobbs House Trinity. 10:00 am - noon year round (Sandi Nickerson, Gordon Lane & Thelma Hutton)
- 1st Saturday of the month: Portsmouth Salvation Army Suppers, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Susan Ott)
- 1st Sundays of the month: Pastoral Visit to the Oceanside Rehabilitation Center, Hampton (Bob Main & Belinda Wilkes)
Hobbs House at Trinity Church
Providing transportation assistance to eligible seniors and others with medical mobility issues. Currently serving the NH seacoast communities of Exeter, Greenland, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, North Hampton, Rye, Stratham and Seabrook. Contact: 603-926-9026
Dress4 School Success If your ministry is missing from this list please send an email to porthamp@gmail.com |
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Content Submission Guidelines
The Shared Ministry E-News is an electronic newsletter for members of Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampton and Christ Episcopal Church, Portsmouth. It is published weekly on Thursdays. We welcome submissions that have a connection to the ministry of these churches. Inclusion of submissions is at the discretion of Reverend Robinson.
Please email submissions to porthamp@gmail.com or mail to the office at Trinity Church, 200 High St, Hampton, NH 03842 or Christ Church, 1035 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Entries should follow the Submission Guidelines.
NOTE: The deadline to send a submission is Wednesday at noon.
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Contacts
The Rev. David "Chip" Robinson, Vicar
Christ Episcopal Church, 1035 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801
phone: 603-436-8842
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-Noon
Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 High Street, Hampton, NH 03842
Shared Ministry Administrator: Nita Niemczyk
phone: 603-926-5688
Office hours: Monday-Friday from 9:00-1:00
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