March-April-Newsletter-2015

CCT Newsletter
March / April
2015
Published bi-monthly by
Christ Church Tashua
5170 Madison Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
Christ Church Tashua Newsletter
March / April - 2015
Tel: (203) 268-5566
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www.christchurchtashua.
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From Our Rector
I hope you are all having a soulful and grace filled Lent.
It has been one year since I started walking with you on our journey of faith. We are again in the tradition time
of reflection and prayer.
How do we share what we learn from our reflections? How do we share with each other our spiritual paths as
individuals? We share our common liturgical and sacramental lives but don’t often talk about how that forms
us. Such interactions are not commonly shared at large group level, except perhaps by clergy folks during sermons. Our spiritual experiences and understandings are shared in small groups or one on one because it is by
nature a personal experience. I have endeavored to get to know each of you on that level at least a little bit and
hope we as a community can come to a deeper understanding of who we are spiritually and how we act out
our lives in Christ.
In talking with many of you this past year I’m told time and time again that you come for the community. You
come for the people who are here. I’d like to encourage that and to reiterate that we can do that on days other
than Sundays. Our pancake supper of a week ago is an example of this. I heard multiple animated conversations around the room. There were people sharing, children playing and of course pancakes being eaten.
I’d like to invite you again to our Lenten soup suppers. They are small and cordial, and we discuss things that
matter to us, fears and faith, hopes and doubts. In this way we reinforce our sense of family and community. I
would like to continue these types of get togethers. Perhaps this Summer, if Winter ever ends, we could have a
barbeque night – where you just don’t have to cook but can stop by and share some summer faire with people
who care about you.
This brings me to an idea I talked about briefly last newsletter. It is time for us to redo our strategic plan as a
congregation. Who are we and where do we want to be going as a community? What ministries do we wish to
start or grow? What is our place in the greater Trumbull community and the community outside of Trumbull?
Are we content or do we want to change things? A strategic plan becomes a touchstone for us in the decisions
we make going forward. They can focus all phases of our community. It can help shape our worship and how
we gather and work together. As we make decisions about our physical plant we can make them in light of
how we see ourselves moving into the future. A plan gives us as a community a sense of purpose and direction. I will be asking several of you to join me in the coming months to help us gather and glean this plan. Let
us use some of this Lenten time of reflection to ask ourselves what we see this community becoming in the
next five years.
Plans are good and we need them to move forward in the long term, however; we do face some short term issues as well. As was mentioned in the annual meeting we have a budget shortfall. This is not the first one
you’ve faced as a congregation yet it doesn’t make the hole of tens of thousands of dollars any less real. We
have no margin for error and as you’ll see in another portion of this newsletter when unexpected expenses hit
we have found ourselves without reserves. This is painful, not because of the stress that lack of operating
funds engenders, but because of the continued uncertainty and continued reprioritization that we need to do.
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From Our Rector ~ Continued
We cannot rely upon the kindness of strangers to see us through and faith in God tend not to generate things of
a transitory nature, such as treasure we’ve been admonished not to store up. Still we are blessed and we continue to be blessed. This Lent may our reflections also grant us the wisdom to see how we can move out of this
austerity into abundance. Currently I see three things, we can spend less (we are at minimums now however),
we can give more as members, we can increase our membership or some combination of the three. This formula however hasn’t changed over the years and since we’ve cut back and are giving more and we’ve lost
membership over past years I’m open to hearing from you all.
That being said we have a fundamental set of decisions coming up in the next months. Do we want to risk
change? The axiom holds true that nothing changes if nothing changes. Do we want to be more than the struggling family sized parish, one of three in Trumbull? Do we risk being bold and try new things, invite new people to new events? Do we want to try out new ministries? All these take time, resources and commitment.
We've been together now for a year and it’s time we start asking these questions aloud. Tell me what you
think. I really want to know. We’ll need to do this together or it is almost certain that we won’t succeed. Let’s
reflect and share how the Spirit moves us this Lent. Let us make the coming Spring be a Spring of renewal for
Christ Church Tashua.
Have a grace filled and soulful Lent.
Rob+
I have mentioned during the service over the last two weeks, although
not many of you were there due to the storms, but we have had an unexpected and unbudgeted expense in terms of the furnace. The furnace
had been giving us problems, either running non-stop or not running at
all over the past few months. This was expensive as well as inefficient.
Well, we’ve seem to have fixed it but at a cost of roughly $4,100.
Again this was an unbudgeted expense and it has created a shortfall. In
addition, because of the storms, many of you haven’t been able to
come to services and our pledge receipts have been low. I would like
to ask you as a congregation if you could help with this bill or pay
your pledge ahead so that we might cover our shortfall.
Thank you and God Bless your generosity.
Rob+
From our Deacon
Deacon Matters
Just another example of work that we as deacons do in the world and the difference made.
Article from “The Deacon’s Bench” an online community of Maine deacons and their friends.
Ashes to Go: The “Ash-termath”
As deacons, an important part of our call is to “take the church to the world.” I work as a part-time chaplain at
a small community hospital, so I do that daily, but in a general way. I try to bring God’s love and light to people of all faiths at York Hospital, where they may be struggling with matters of life and death. This past Ash
Wednesday, however,I was able to do that in a more specific way. It all started a year ago….
Last year, on Ash Wednesday, I carried ashes with me when I made visits to patients. When it seemed appropriate, I offered them. The patients who received them were grateful that they had not missed the ashy mark
on the forehead that begins Lent. One staff member who happened to be in a patient’s room when I offered
ashes, took me aside later and mentioned how nice it would be if ashes could be made available for staff who
couldn’t make it to church. I made a note of this, and early this year, got permission from the hospital administration to offer ashes to staff and anyone else who wished them. As the day approached, I wrote an article,
created handouts — and got a little nervous! This was a first. What if no one came?
Well, I didn’t need to worry. They did come. 13 people came between 1 and 2 p.m., and three more came between 9 and 10 p.m. Most came because service times at their churches didn’t fit their hospital schedule. I had
a chance for some brief one-on-one conversations – one person spoke about grief she was experiencing over a
death, another about a complex family situation she was dealing with. Still another person wanted to deepen
her faith. Two of our physicians came to get ashes—one in the afternoon, the other in the evening. One staff
member who knew I was an Episcopalian asked with a smile if Episcopal ashes worked the same as Catholic
ashes. I was able to tell this person that the ashes I was using were “ecumenical”—though they had been
blessed at an Episcopal service, I had burned both Roman Catholic and Episcopal palms to make them! That
was good enough for him. He received the ashes.
In addition to the scheduled times, there were two other encounters. First thing in the morning, I had gotten in
a conversation about the ashes with the van driver who brought me to the hospital. “Is there any reason why
you can’t give them to me right here?” he asked. “None at all.” I said. So he pulled the van over, I said a
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From our Deacon ~ Continued
prayer, and marked his forehead. It was an Acts 8:36 moment! Later, as I was walking to the van for the trip
back to my car, a staff member approached me and said how sorry she was to miss the hour I was offering
ashes. She’d been in a meeting. I had the ashes in my pocket, so we stopped right there on the sidewalk,
prayed together and I marked her with the ashy cross. She was moved by the experience—and how the timing
worked out. I remember her saying: “I really needed that this year. God’s timing is pretty amazing–He meets
us just where we are.” I couldn’t agree more.
This past Ash Wednesday Christ Church Tashua (Father Rob) and Grace Church
Trumbull (Mother Louise) were present once again at Starbucks in Trumbull
distributing ashes.
Truly an act of the church leaving the building. – Deacon Diane
From our Senior Warden
Usually, I'd be giving you an update on "what’s up" with the second floor attic. But this time I'll approach it a
little differently. When we built the addition we were all hopeful that our parish would grow. "Build it and
they will come" we thought. So what's happened? Well, my perspective is we haven't done a whole lot different since we finished our new addition. So they didn't come.
We have our new rector now. And, I think you will agree, things are changing. And as we go through Lent, a
time for reflection on many thing in our lives, here is what I have noticed.
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Our Saturday night service. It's new, it's different for our church, and quite wonderful. And we have music.
From an iPod, but beautiful. Have you ever heard Ann Murray sing the Our Father? And sing along with
her? Inspirational. Attendance has been spotty, but it is a very personal and rewarding Eucharist. Don't
take my word for it, come and see.
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Last Tuesday night started the Lenten Soup Supper. The attendance could have been better, but the fellowship was wonderful. It was a wonderful time because we share some personal feelings and thoughts you
miss at Sunday coffee hour on our way to some other scheduled event. It was quiet, we meditated on some
printed text and then got to know each other in a deeper, personal way. Something we could try to do even
after Lent is past. Oh, and yes, Maggie's vegetable soup was outstanding.
One last thought. I like the suggestion that this Lent, rather than give up something, do something instead. Do
something different and positive. I'm trying to do that. And if I'm successful, I hope it carries on for the rest of
the year.
Blessing to all. See you on Tuesday night.
Jerry Gregory, Senior Warden
From our Treasurer
This newsletter, I’d like to follow how a “bill” is paid at Christ Church Tashua. This will help you decide
how to handle special donations (for example, a personal donation to the Deanery, a food bank, etc.) because a
“bill” is different from a donation.
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Our “bills” begin with a service or thing we need to keep the Church operating - like staff, electricity and worship needs. The requestor sends an invoice or copy of receipts to the Church – which is
received by Maryanne, our Parish Administrator.
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Our Parish Administrator reviews the expense, the validity of the request and places a “check
request” in a folder for me.
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I pick up the check requests weekly.
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The invoice is entered into our Accounting program called Quick Books as a bill to be paid.
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Bills are paid twice a month depending on due dates and money in the Operating bank account.
Sometimes our Parish is asked to donate food and/or money for our neighbors. This is great and we should
continue to do more Outreach. However, if your donation check is made out to Christ Church Tashua instead
of the receiving benefactor, the receipt of the monies to the charity is delayed. To alleviate this, if you are giving to one of our charitable/outreach efforts, please make your check payable to the recipient, for example,
The Bridgeport Deanery, St. John’s Family Center, Trumbull Food Bank, etc.). This way, we can forward
your check directly to the program and your donation will not have to go through our Operating bank account
as these items should be separate. If you would like to mail your check directly to the recipient, that is fine
too. When charitable opportunities come up, we will do our best to give you all of the information needed so
you can follow this procedure. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maryanne in the Parish
Office.
Financial Update:
This chart summarizes our year to date (Jan End of Month 2015) income and top expenses.
MONEY IN
Giving
Fund Raising
Endowment Interest
Other
$$
6,975
322
3,321
6
MONEY OUT
$$
Clergy
5,278
Staff
3,087
Building & Grounds
(maintenance, snow, etc)
Facilities (utilities, heat)
1,965
4,954
228
Fund raising Expenses
Other (pledge, admin expenses,
worship, mortgage)
Income Total
$10,625
Expense Total
3,797
$19,309
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From our Treasurer ~ Continued
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Watch the bulletin for a revised 2014 end of year Balance Sheet and Profit/Loss Statement. Corrected
year end statements will be posted on the Undercroft bulletin board after year end corrections are
made.
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We were hit with a very large, unexpected furnace repair bill in February costing @ $4,100 in repair
not in budget. Any special donations are appreciated!
Pledge payments could be made on the Donations Page on our website: www.christchurchtashua.com.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kim Atherton, Treasurer
From our Jr. Warden
Hello Everyone,
As your new Junior Warden and Christian Formation Vestry Member, I would just like to take a moment for a
brief hello. At some point in time, I would like to meet with all active Sunday School Instructors, along with
those who may see this opportunity in their future. Please feel free to contact me via cell, text or email at 203526-5076 or [email protected]. If you would let me know if evenings or weekends work best that would
be helpful in order to attempt to coordinate.
Additionally, on a side note, I would like to send out a request for a renewed commitment towards Sunday
post service Fellowship. We all seem to recognize that one of our great strengths is the sense of community
that we generate. I ask you all to consider signing up for a Sunday or two, during the course of the year, to
provide refreshments. Consider it the opportunity to celebrate a birthday, graduation or anniversary. These
small treats bring a smile to everyone's face; young, old and perhaps those visiting for the first time. So
please, search your hearts and your calendars and let Maryanne know a Sunday that you would like to choose.
The joy you witness on everyone's face is such a reward.
God Bless,
Susan Vasone, Jr. Warden
Thank you all for supporting the CCT Pasta Dinner. About forty
people attended. The food was delicious. It was wonderful to share
a hot "home cooked" meal on a cold January night.
The Flader Family won most of the raffle prizes !!
Congrats to the Fladers!!
Parish News
The Sew-Caring Quilters have continued their mission. We are currently working on lap
quilts. If you are aware of any church members in nursing homes or centers who might like one,
please let one of us know. Thank you!
The Good Friday Offering - The Episcopal Church has been in partnership with the Diocese of
Jerusalem since 1922. Episcopalians have long supported the ministries of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem
and the Middle East through the Good Friday Offering. This collection carries on the ministry of Jesus,
through support for the many ministries of healing, feeding and teaching among the dioceses of the Province.
Refugees are cared for, the sick and injured are healed, the dead are buried, the children are educated and the
women are empowered by these ministries. Our Good Friday offering is a witness to our partnership with our
brothers and sisters who live in the land where Jesus walked. If you would like to give to this cause, please
make your check payable to: The Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society. In the memo/note section of
your check, please add “Good Friday Offering.” There will be Good Friday envelopes available on the tables
outside of the church entrances or you can drop your check in our church collection plate during services.
The Bishops' 5K is set for Saturday, May 9!
While it's hard to think about spring when there is so much winter around us, it'll be here before you know it.
And if you're a runner or a walker, that means getting ready for a road race or two. Whether you're an experienced runner or aiming to compete in your first race, you should not miss is The Bishop's 5K. Why? One reason is that the proceeds from the race go to the Bishops' Fund for Children, which provides grants to organizations which benefit at-risk children throughout Connecticut. Another is that it's a smaller race with lots of
prizes and team spirit, so it's a fun 5K for all levels of runners.
The Bishops' 5K is on May 9th in West Hartford so you have plenty of time to prepare. It's open to all, so ask
your friends, family and fellow parishioners to run with you or be there to cheer you on! More info to follow.
Looking for another way to get involved with the 5k? Join the team of about 75 volunteers who show up on
race day to help runners stay on the race course, man water stations, help at the finish line, hand out refreshments, and help organize kid activities. For more information, contact Foster at [email protected].
Upcoming Events at Christ Church Tashua
Christ Church Tashua’s ECW will hold our Annual Meeting on Sunday, March 8th at 9:15 a.m.
The meeting will be held in our church undercroft between the two worship services. All of the
women of CCT are invited to attend. Please come and help us plan for the upcoming year!
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Christ Church! The annual ECW Corned Beef
Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Adults $15.00 or 2/$25.00,
12 and under $7.00, Seniors $12.50. Dessert donations are welcome! Please come and join us -bring your family and friends.
The Council of Churches’ 2015 Annual Youth Leadership Conference will take place on
Saturday, April 18th at Housatonic Community College, Beacon Hall Event Center, in Bridgeport. The theme this year is: “Are you living the life of a king ~ Are you setting personal
achievement goals and taking action steps to reach them?” This conference is for 8th graders,
high school and college aged individuals. The movie Life of a King, starring Cuba Gooding, Jr.
will be shown with lunch and dialogue to follow. If you are interested, would like more information and/or
would like to register for this event, please contact the Program Administrator Richetta Joyner via email at:
[email protected] or via phone at: (203) 334-1121, ext. 230.
6th Annual Greater Bridgeport Walk Against Hunger - Save the Date! Sunday, April 26th at Seaside Park,
Bridgeport. Online registration is now open for Connecticut Food Bank’s 2015 Walk
Against Hunger, at www.ctfoodbank.org/walk. Four of the state’s largest cities are hosting
the Walk Against Hunger, a community gathering that increases hunger awareness and
generates much needed funds to combat hunger in Connecticut. The mission of Connecticut
Food Bank is to provide nutritious food to people in need. They distribute food to nearly
700 community food assistance programs in six of Connecticut’s eight counties: Fairfield,
Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham. The Walk Against Hunger will increase
Connecticut Food Bank’s capacity to fight hunger and most importantly, celebrates our New England spirit of
neighbor helping neighbor. All four walks are 2.5 to 3 miles long with festivities beginning at 1 p.m. If you
are interested in walking and getting a team together for our parish, please call the parish office. If you would
like to donate directly to the cause, please visit the Connecticut Food Bank’s website at:
www.ctfoodbank.org.
CROP Hunger Walk - Save the Date! Sunday, May 3rd at the United Congregational Church; corner of
State Street and Park Avenue in Bridgeport at 1:30 p.m. (rain or shine). CROP Hunger
Walks are community led efforts to fight hunger locally, nationally and internationally.
75% of money collected is used by Church World Service; 25% stays in Greater
Bridgeport. We would love to get a group of CCT parishioners to attend! If you are
interested in making a team, please call the parish office. For more information, please
visit: www.cropwalk.org.
ECW Save the Date!!
Saturday, May 9th -- Mother’s Day Plant and Bake Sale at Christ Church Tashua
Holy Week Schedule at Christ Church
PALM SUNDAY -- MARCH 29TH
8:00am - Holy Eucharist and Blessing of Palms
10:00am - Holy Eucharist with Procession with Palms
HOLY WEDNESDAY --
APRIL 1ST
To be determined.
MAUNDY THURSDAY -- APRIL 2ND
7:30pm - Remembering Christ’s Institution of the Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing and Stripping of the Altar
GOOD FRIDAY -- APRIL 3RD
12:00pm to 1:00pm - Interfaith Service at Christ Church Tashua
1:00pm-3:00pm - Christ Church Tashua open for meditation
7:30pm - Good Friday Office with Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
HOLY SATURDAY -- APRIL 4TH
Church is dark.
EASTER SUNDAY - THE DAY OF THE RESURRECTION -- APRIL 5TH
8:00am - Holy Eucharist with Hymns
Easter Brunch between services
10:00am - Holy Eucharist with Hymns; followed by Easter Egg Hunt in the Churchyard
Parish Notes
Bishop Visit & Confirmation Service
On Sunday, April 12th, Bishop Ian
Douglas will be here at Christ
Church Tashua. At this service,
Bishop Ian will confirm our
six confirmands.
We will have one service at either
9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. The time will
be confirmed at a later date.
Coffee Hour
If you would like to provide
refreshments for one of our Coffee
Hours on Sunday morning, please
do!
There is a sign up sheet on the
front table in the Undercroft.
Thank you!
Please join us for a morning of
worship and fellowship
with Bishop Ian.
Altar Guild
Altar Servers
Please support our Altar Guild!
Thinking about becoming an Altar
Server?
One way to support our Altar
Guild and the beautiful arrangements that they create every Sunday is to sign up for Altar Flowers
in memory of or in honor of loved
ones … or
whatever you’d like!
There is a sign up sheet on the
front table in the Undercroft.
Feel free to sign up for a few dates!
We always welcome new members!
There are many ways to serve. You
can be a Chalicer, Lector, Greeter,
Crucifer, Torchbearer and/or a
Banner Bearer.
If numbers are more your thing,
you can become a Counter.
If you are interested in any of these,
you can let Fr. Rob know or call
Maryanne in the Parish Office.
EASTER OFFERING
EASTER FLOWERS
One way of celebrating The Easter Season is by making an Easter Flower offering to
our Altar Fund. These commemorative offerings will help defray the cost of our Easter
flowers and make our altar look beautiful for Easter Sunday.
Please use the form below for your offering. The normal amount is $30, but whatever
you are comfortable giving is welcome. Your offering can be mailed to Christ Church or
put in an “Easter Flower” envelope which can be found in the Church, undercroft, or
office and placed in the offering basin at any of our services.
EASTER FLOWERS
GIVEN BY_________________________________________________________
IN LOVING MEMORY OF______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
IN THANKSGIVING FOR______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Outreach From Our Deanery
St. John’s Family Center - As you may know, Christ Church Tashua has pledged our
on-going commitment to the babies, children and parents of St. John’s Family Center. In
addition to food items, they are always in need of clothes and supplies for the babies and
children. Also, the mothers and fathers are in need of personal care items. If you would
like to donate, we have a box in the Undercroft for collecting these items. Monetary donations are always welcome. Thank you for continuing to support this very worthy and
meaningful outreach program. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
The following items are always in demand:
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Tuna fish
Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Mac & Cheese
Soups
Cereals/Oat Meal
Juice
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Kids Snacks
Canned Pastas
Meal Helpers
Baby food
Baby formula (not dry)
Noodles
Rice
Beans (dry & canned)
Canned vegetables and fruits
Seasonings
Fresh fruit/produce
Personal Items:
 Soap
 Toothbrushes and toothpaste
 Combs and brushes
 Bath tissue
 Diapers and wipes
 Personal hygiene products
 Shampoo
 Shaving cream
 Shaving razors
 Deodorant
 Kleenix
In addition to dropping your items in the box in our
undercroft, items can be delivered directly to the St.
John's Family Center (1067 Park Avenue, Bridgeport)
for sorting and distribution between St.Lukes/St.Paul's
and the St. John's Family Ctr. Drop off can be made
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:00am 4:00pm. You may also call (203) 335-2999.
Would you like to be a Food Pantry Volunteer?
Make a difference in the lives of the clients who visit the Deanery food pantries. They would
love to have you assist and they welcome all ages and church youth groups. If interested,
please contact our Deacon Diane Peterson at: [email protected] for available dates.
Volunteering makes a difference!
Vestry Information
Current Vestry Members ~ Welcome New Vestry Members!
Jerry Gregory ..................................................................................................................... Senior Warden
Susan Vasone .............................................................................. Junior Warden and Christian Formation
Jen Rossel ..........................................................................................................................................Clerk
Kim Atherton .............................................................................................................................. Treasurer
Jane Flader ............................................................................................................ Buildings and Grounds
Patrick Liganga ............................................................................................................................ Outreach
Lisa Woods ............................................................................................................................. Fundraising
Karen Holmes ............................................................................................................................... Worship
Christ Church Tashua Vestry Meeting Policy
Parishioners are welcome to attend Vestry meetings if they have a particular concern, idea or proposal that should be
brought to the attention of the Vestry. A written request should be made to one of the Vestry officers or the Rector a
week in advance for inclusion on the meeting agenda, along with any documentation to be reviewed in advance of the
meeting. Approximately the first 15 minutes of the next Vestry meeting will then be set aside to address the parishioner’s concerns, ideas or proposals. Otherwise, in the interest of covering all of the items on the agenda in a timely
way, Vestry meetings are generally closed to parishioners.
Upcoming Vestry Meeting Date -- 7:30pm
March 19, 2015
April 15, 2015
MARCH
MARCH
3rd ........... Ruth Mohr
6th............ Sarah Bottomley
6th............ Anne Burgan
9th............ Martha Kaechele
9th............ Noah Lawrence
Beninati
11th.......... Robert Mitola
11th.......... Louisa Rossel
12th.......... Harry Walker
15th.......... Jennifer Stegmaier
16th.......... Walter Kaechele
17th.......... William Holmes
17th ........ Merna Goett
18th ........ Winnie Jordan
23rd ........ David Green
25th ........ Rebecca Bottomley
27th ........ Jaye Irwin
27th ........ Joleen Bull
31st ......... Beverly Van der
Ploeg
APRIL
2nd .............. Patrick Liganga
12th............. Mark Flader
13th............. Thomas Fox
15th............. Anabella Reagan-Rivera
18th............. Strick Woods
20th............. Kristine Miklus
25th............. Penney Detchon
27th............. Mark Hawkins
27th............. Susan Vasone
29th............. Carol Rawlins
SUNDAY SERVERS ~ March 29th through May 31st
March 29
April 5
April 12
April 19
April 26
Altar Guild:
Shirley Mayo
Volunteer Needed
Barbara Stowell
Martha Kaechele
Ruth Mohr
Jaime Hernaez
Shirley Mayo
Martha Kaechele
Barbara Stowell
Jaime Hernaez
Altar Linen:
Martha Kaechele
Shirley Mayo
Shirley Mayo
Shirley Mayo
Shirley Mayo
Greeters:
Pat Foster
Joe Franzino
Sally Lundy
Todd Rossel
John and
Jane Flader
Susan Vasone
Martha Kaechele
Jaye and
Jody Irwin
Lay Assistant:
Sally Lundy
Tom Hawkins
Susan Vasone
Jaime Hernaez
Sally Lundy
Lector:
Jana Hernaez
Peter Ulisse
John Holmes
Jenelle Hernaez
Margaret Marcotte
Crucifer:
Jenelle Hernaez
Marala Baijal
Vanessa Woods
Louisa Rossel
Eliane Baijal
Torchbearers:
Sarah Holmes
Vanessa Woods
Eliane Baijal
Casey Rossel
Marala Baijal
Sarah Holmes
Vanessa Woods
Eliane Baijal
William Holmes
Casey Rossel
Collin Woods
Luca Franzino
Sarah Holmes
Collin Woods
Michelle Fox
Jane Flader
Jody Irwin
Sally Lundy
Martha Kaechele
Maxine Murray
Banner Bearer: Volunteer Needed
Counters:
Jaime Hernaez Margaret Marcotte
Volunteer Needed
John Holmes
Volunteer Needed
Easter Brunch
Confirmation
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Palm Sunday
Easter Sunday
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
May 3
May 10
May 17
May 24
May 31
Altar Guild:
Ruth Mohr
Martha Kaechele
Shirley Mayo
Jaime Hernaez
Barbara Stowell
Martha Kaechele
Ruth Mohr
Jaime Hernaez
Shirley Mayo
Martha Kaechele
Altar Linen:
Ruth Mohr
Ruth Mohr
Ruth Mohr
Ruth Mohr
Ruth Mohr
Sharon McNeal
Tom Fox
Joe Franzino
Sally Lundy
Pat Foster
Todd Rossel
John and
Jane Flader
Susan Vasone
Martha Kaechele
Tom Hawkins
Susan Vasone
Jaime Hernaez
Sally Lundy
Tom Hawkins
Pat Foster
Jaye Irwin
Martha Kaechele
Todd Rossel
Marala Baijal
William Holmes
Jade Hernaez
Sarah Holmes
Jana Hernaez
Vanessa Woods
Marala Baijal
Sarah Holmes
Vanessa Woods
Eliane Baijal
William Holmes
Casey Rossel
Sarah Holmes
Vanessa Woods
Volunteer Needed
Luca Franzino
Sarah Holmes
Vanessa Woods
Collin Woods
Luca Franzino
Todd Rossel
Bev Van der Ploeg
Susan Vasone
Jaime Hernaez
Margaret Marcotte
John Holmes
Michelle Fox
Jane Flader
Jody Irwin
Sally Lundy
Refreshments:
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Flowers:
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Volunteer Needed
Refreshments:
Flowers:
Greeters:
Lay Assistant:
Lector:
Crucifer:
Torchbearers:
Banner Bearer:
Counters:
Eliane Baijal
MARCH 2015 CALENDAR
Sunday
1
The 2nd Sunday
In Lent
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
The 3rd Sunday
In Lent
9
10
The 4th Sunday
In Lent
16
17
6
Saturday
7
5:30pm
Worship
Service at
CCT
11
12
13
14
5:30pm
Worship
Service at
CCT
18
19
Confirmation
Class
6:30-8:30 pm
Worship 8 & 10:00 am
22 The 5th Sunday
5
Friday
Confirmation
Class
6:30-8:30 pm
Worship 8 & 10:00 am
15
Thursday
Confirmation
Class
6:30-8:30 pm
Worship 8 & 10:00 am
8
Wednesday
4
23
24
25
20
21
Vestry
Meeting
7:30 pm
26
5:30pm
Worship
Service at
CCT
27
28
In Lent
Confirmation
Class
6:30-8:30 pm
Worship 8 & 10:00 am
.
29 PALM SUNDAY
30
31
Worship 8 & 10:00 am
.
MONDAY IN
HOLY WEEK
TUESDAY IN
HOLY WEEK
5:30pm
Worship
Service at
CCT
APRIL 2015 CALENDAR
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
WEDNESDAY
IN HOLY
WEEK
Confirmation
Class
6:30-8:30 pm
5 EASTER DAY
6
7
Thursday
8
THURSDAY
IN HOLY
WEEK
9
Friday
3
Saturday
4
12pm - Interfaith Service
at CCT
Church
Is
Dark.
7:30pm Good Friday
Service at
CCT
10
11
Worship 8 & 10:00 a.m
No Saturday
Service
Easter Brunch between
services
Easter Egg Hunt after
10am service
12 The 2nd Sunday
13
14
15
16
17
18
Of Easter
Confirmation with
Bishop Douglas
Vestry Mtg
7:30 p.m.
One Service at
either 9:00 a.m. or
9:30 a.m.
Time to be
confirmed at
a later date.
19 The 3rd Sunday
5:30pm
Worship
Service at
CCT
20
21
22
23
24
25
Of Easter
5:30pm
Worship
Service at
CCT
Worship 8 & 10:00a.m.
26 The 4th Sunday
Of Easter
Worship 8 & 10:00a.m.
27
28
29
30
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE AT CHRIST CHURCH TASHUA
PALM SUNDAY -- MARCH 29TH
8:00am - Holy Eucharist and Blessing of Palms
10:00am - Holy Eucharist with Procession with Palms
HOLY WEDNESDAY -To be determined.
APRIL 1ST
MAUNDY THURSDAY -- APRIL 2ND
7:30pm - Remembering Christ’s Institution of the Holy Eucharist, Foot Washing and Stripping of
the Altar
GOOD FRIDAY -- APRIL 3RD
12:00pm to 1:00pm - Interfaith Service at Christ Church Tashua
1:00pm-3:00pm - Christ Church Tashua open for meditation
7:30pm - Good Friday Office with Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
HOLY SATURDAY -- APRIL 4TH
Church is dark.
EASTER SUNDAY - THE DAY OF THE RESURRECTION -- APRIL 5TH
8:00am - Holy Eucharist with Hymns
Easter Brunch between services
10:00am - Holy Eucharist with Hymns; followed by Easter Egg Hunt in the Churchyard
March / April 2015
Christ Episcopal Church Tashua
5170 Madison Avenue
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-5566