A Devotion for St Andrew's Day

December's NEON offering

December's Free Pick Up a Meal for Take Out will be Ham, Cheesy Potato and Dessert.  Pick up is at 

St Michael's Episcopal Church of  Naugatuck Town Green

Saturday December 19, 2020

between 4pm -6pm

A Note from our Treasurer and Joining Jesus Information

 

Please complete your Stewardship paperwork and bring it to church Sunday December 6th for a blessing!

You Make ALL The Difference!

Feel free to fill out your commitment online at christchurchbethany.org/pledge 

Your pledge determines our yearly operating costs, thank you for your generosity!

Those that wish to fulfill their Joining Jesus Campaign commitment should make their check  payable to ECCT and send it to: 

 ECCT

 29 Pratt St Meriden CT 06450

The Joining Jesus Campaign does not factor into our yearly budget.

Our Service on The First Sunday of Advent

A Reminder about Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings

As is our custom, the corporate prayer list begins anew with the beginning of the liturgical year in Advent.  If you wish to have a person or concern addressed by the celebrant, officiant, or lay minister during the Prayers of the People, please either notify the office or Fr. Clements.

News from NEON

 NEON is currently in search of the following:

Peanut Butter, Jelly, Soup, and Crackers

They have plenty of tuna, macaroni and cheese, and Chef Boy-ar-dee [who was from Cleveland, btw]

This Week's Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings

Prayer List:

Jane Johnson, Michael and Gene Luther, Al Sciarretti, Les Molnar, Madeline Slicer, Mary & Ed Karoll, Gerry Shaw, Doris Beswick, Sandy, Pearl Brown

Birthdays: Natalie Prinz

Anniversaries: Bob and Shirley Skolozdra

The altar flowers are given by Nancy Shattuck in loving memory of her parents, Ted and Mary Shattuck

This Week's Participants

Officiant: The Rev. Dr. Robert Peter Clements

Organist: John Williams

Lay Minister: Rosalie Molnar, Order of St. Ambrose

Lector: Les Molnar, Order of St. Ambrose

Altar and Flower Guild: Pat Limauro

Video Minister: Pam Prinz

Counters: Les Molnar and Babs Ross

Something From Our Neighbors

 

A Devotion for Thanksgiving

Please enjoy this video, as offered by the Orders of St. Ambrose [Preachers] and St. Brigid [Officiants]. It was recorded in a church that is vibrant and busy, even in this time of quarantine. You will see people listening and praying, people coming and going, and all of it framed by the sounds of passing traffic. This is what a living church looks like.

 

Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings for This Week at Christ Church

 

Craig Keith, Linda White, Michael and Gene Luther, Tricia Paugus, Glenn Dougan, Frank Roberts, Al Sciarretti, Frank Pfeiffer, Tom Troeger, Les Molnar, Curtis, Madeline Slicer, Mary & Ed Karoll,

Elwyn Quirk, Ron Colandrea, Gerry Shaw, Maryjo, Ryan S., Stephanie Spanos, George, Lia Kennedy,

Doris Beswick, Stefan and Connie Fedeyko, Cheryl Heart, Ian Johnson, Annabelle Shaw, Louise Sciarretti, Sandy, Al Mayer, Fred Jenks, Pearl Brown

The altar flowers are given by Loretta Smith in loving memory of her parents, William and Dagmar Kane

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:

Christ Church, Ansonia; St. Paul’s, Bantam; Christ Church, Bethany

   Postulants and candidates for Holy Orders; The members and ministry of the Commission on Ministry

Birthdays: Al Prinz, Art Slicer

Participants for this Sunday's Office of Morning Prayer

This Sunday is our second experiment in monthly lay-lead services.  We will offer the Office of Morning Prayer with music appropriate for The Feast of Christ the King.

Officiant: Mr. Les Molnar, Order of St. Ambrose

Organist and Music Director: Mr. John Williams

Preacher: Mr. Alfred Maiorano, Order of St. Ambrose

Lay Minster: Deb Melchyer

Lector: Babs Ross, Order of St. Brigid

Altar Guild: Pat Ryan

Video Ministry: Ms. Kathie McKiernan, Altar Guild

The Feast of St. Hilda of Whitby

Hilda was, for all intents and purposes, the spiritual head of the Celtic Church in the days before our tradition was consumed by the Church of Rome [only to be liberated 900 years later]. Ironically, she also played a large role in the synod that determined that our tradition would be a part of Rome; something that is debated with much passion to this day. More of her may be read here.

O God of peace, by whose grace the abbess Hilda was endowed with gifts of justice, prudence, and strength to rule as a wise mother over the nuns and monks of her household: Raise up these gifts in us, that we, following her example and prayers, may build up one another in love to the benefit of your church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

News about December Services

 Second Sunday of Advent [December 6^th]

          4pm – Evensong, Tree Lighting and Carols

Christmas Eve [Thursday]

          5pm – Seasonal Liturgy with “Spiritual Communion”

          7:30pm - Seasonal Liturgy with “Spiritual Communion”

Christmas Day [Friday]

          11am – Seasonal Liturgy with “Spiritual Communion"

First Sunday after Christmas [December 27^th]

          9:30am – Morning Prayer [Lay minsters and preacher]

Since indoor singing is still discouraged by the organizations that represent choral groups and organists, at the Christmas Eve services we will sing “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night” outdoors at the beginning and end of the liturgy, depending on the weather.

The other familiar and beloved carols will be sung on December 6^th when we gather to light the tree.

Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings for this Week

 The altar flowers are given by Carol Paugus in memory of her son, Jason, and her husband, Jack.

Prayer List:

Jane Johnson, Michael and Gene Luther, Joan Leslie, Tricia Paugus, Glenn Dougan, Frank Roberts, Al Sciarretti, Tom Troeger, Les Molnar, Curtis, Madeline Slicer, Mary & Ed Karoll, Elwyn Quirk, Ron Colandrea, Gerry Shaw, Maryjo, Ryan S., Stephanie Spanos, , Lia Kennedy, Doris Beswick, Stefan and Connie Fedeyko, Cheryl Heart, Ian Johnson, Annabelle Shaw, Louise Sciarretti, Sandy, Al Mayer, Fred Jenks, Pearl Brown

Remembrance: George

Birthdays: Ron Melycher, Ginger Vecchio, Matthew Boyd, Steve Burt

Participants for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost

 

Officiant: The Rev. Dr. Robert Peter Clements

Organist: John Williams

Lay Minister: Rosalie Molnar, Order of St. Ambrose

Lector: Rosalie Molnar, Order of St. Ambrose

Altar and Flower Guild: Kathie McKiernan

Video Minister: Steve Burt, vestry

The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Participants for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

Officiant: The Rev. Dr. Robert Peter Clements 

Organist: John Williams 

Lay Minister: Ruth Beardsley, Order of St. Brigid 

Lector: The Rev. Jenni Matheson 

Altar and Flower Guild: Shirley Skolozdra 

Video Minister: Matt Baker, warden

Prayers, Petitions, and Thanksgivings for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

                             The altar flowers are given by Greg Banks in honor of all veterans 

Prayer List:

Jane Johnson, Michael and Gene Luther, Joan Leslie, Tricia Paugus, Glenn Dougan, Frank Roberts, Al Sciarretti, Tom Troeger, Les Molnar, Curtis, , Madeline Slicer, Mary & Ed Karoll, Elwyn Quirk, Ron Colandrea, Gerry Shaw, Maryjo, Ryan S., Stephanie Spanos, George, Lia Kennedy, Doris Beswick, Stefan and Connie Fedeyko, Cheryl Heart, Ian Johnson, Annabelle Shaw, Louise Sciarretti, Sandy, Al Mayer, Fred Jenks, Pearl Brown

Birthdays:

Jeff Boyd

The Collect for Elections

 Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This Sunday's Altar Flowers

Not John's flowers

The flowers are given in loving memory of Blaine Boxwell, Lois Boxwell, and Jack Williams, and in honor of Ruth Williams, parents of John and Meg Williams.