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This Week at the Church of the Redeemer |
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Tuesday, September 16th Clergy Day Chestnut Hill Garden Club 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Voting 7:30 pm Vestry
Wednesday, September 17th 7:00 am Men's Bible Study (Rectory) 8:30 am Morning Prayer Healing Service 7:30 pm Stewardship Captains' Training
Thursday, September 18th 9:00 am Women's Bible Study (Rectory)
Friday, September 19th 2:00 pm Memorial Service for Day Brigham
Sunday, September 21st Pentecost XIX 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:00 am Parish Choir Rehearsal 9:30 am Children's Choir Rehearsal 9:40 am Youth Bible Study 10:15 am Church School/Childcare provided 10:30 am Morning Prayer 11:30 am Coffee Hour 12:00 pm Forum on the 2008 New Orleans Mission Trip
Monday, September 22nd First Day of Autumn
Tuesday, September 23rd 7:30 pm Outreach
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE 8:00 am Holy Eucharist in the Morning Chapel
10:30 am Morning Prayer - Third Sunday of the month All Parish Eucharist – Last Sunday of the month Holy Eucharist – All other Sundays
Wednesdays at 8:30 am (beginning September 10th) Morning Prayer with Healing in the Morning Chapel |
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Stewardship 2009 Treasure for the Heart, the Soul, and the Mind
Thank you to everyone who has signed up as a captain. There will be two additional sessions for training captains. One is Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30 pm. The final captain training session is on Sunday, September 28th, at 12:00 noon. Both meetings will be held in the back classroom. |
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Bible Study with the Rector The Radiant World: Midweek Bible Studies for Ordinary Life
Over coffee at the Rectory, we will explore the teachings of Jesus. Come, spend some time with a few fellow pilgrims, and fill the rest of your week with the grace of the Lord in the power of the Spirit.
Men’s Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:00 am Women’s Bible Study, Thursdays, 9: 00 am
Both meet at the Rectory, 381 Hammond Street. |
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Vestry Nominating Process Review
The Vestry’s Committee that is researching our Vestry Nominating Process as part of an ongoing Governance review is continuing its work throughout the summer. As was mentioned at the Parish Forum in June, any parishioners who might have suggestions about how we might improve our process to better serve the Redeemer are invited to submit their ideas in writing to the Committee c/o Graeme Mills. Graeme’s email is GMills@cambridgeassociates.com. Ideas should be submitted in writing to the committee before October 31 in order to be considered. |
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Church School News Welcome back to Church School at the Redeemer!
Children’s chapel will now begin at 10:15 every Sunday. This will enable Marc to worship regularly with the children and provide a consistent church school assembly. Everyone will then go to their respective classrooms. The 4th Sunday of every month will continue to be the All Parish Eucharist (A.P.E). This is time where all families worship together. There is no church school or chapel on an A.P.E Sunday. Childcare is always provided for age 4 and younger. Our mission at church school is to plant and nurture the seeds of faith in our children. Through the wonderful stories of the Bible, we hope to bring God into their lives. We pray our Redeemer children will absorb the goodness of God and his many messages of love, forgiveness, truth, generosity and commitment. We, as a parish, can all share in the faith journey of our beautiful children. Please come downstairs and visit in our classrooms or join us in the newly refurbished Old Parish House for the 10:15 Children’s Chapel.
SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE
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Mission to New Orleans Forum This past summer the Church of the Redeemer sent 27 missionaries to work with Resurrection House, New Orleans. We were involved in many projects including painting houses, sheet-rocking, demolition, and animal rescue work. We met some fascinating people and have many stories and pictures to share. Please join us to hear the mission team report back to the congregation on Sunday, September 21st at noon. We are also in the early stages of planning for next summer’s trip. The past year’s trip was fully booked, so don’t miss out! |
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A few years ago, the Church of the Redeemer designated Partners in Health to be the recipient of its Easter Offering. Please click here to learn more about the recent damage caused by the Hurricanes and Tropical Storms that hit this island.
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Confirmation Class Confirmation Class Dates Currently Scheduled for September ‘08Date Time Topic9/26-27 4:00 Confirmation Overnight Retreat at Prout's Neck– Grace and The Great Commandment. |
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Youth Bible Study The Youth Bible Study will begin on September 14th at 9:40 in the back class room. The Bible Study will begin this year with the Book of Ruth, one of the more inspiring women in Scripture. We will begin each class by reading scripture, and will conclude by playing Biblically inspired games like Bible Jeopardy, Bible Pictionary, and Bible Charades. This Bible study will be offered most Sundays over the program year. September’s Bible studies will be the 14th, 21st, and 28th of September. As we read through the Bible, the last part of the class, when we review what we have learned through a Bible game, becomes increasingly important. I was pleased that last year’s students began to learn and understand stories that went beyond Noah and Moses. The students also really engaged the text and questioned the motives and wisdom of some of the Biblical characters. It was observed that Jephtah’s Vow was “terrible – he didn’t have to do that,” and on Samson’s devotion to Delilah, “Why does he trust this woman, who keeps betraying him?” and “the Jubilee year must have been great!” Please join the Bible study at its new time of 9:40 on Sunday morning beginning on September 14th. The Bible study will not begin until after the students from The Youth Choir (the older group) finish rehearsing at 9:30. I hope to see you on the 14th! |
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Youth and Family Fellowship Events 2008-09 We are going to have a great time this year as the Church of the Redeemer gathers momentum in Family Ministry. Last year we got off to a good start with our youth and family fellowship events, and we are looking to expand on our experiences. One lesson I learned from last year is to be very flexible with scheduling. You will see that with just a few exceptions, I have not yet scheduled dates or times for events. What I would like to do, is have parents and youth check out the Redeemer Family Blog at www.redeemerchestnuthill.blogspot.com. Through this blog we can have conversations that can include the scheduling of events. Hopefully, through this better communication, we can have even better support for our fellowship events. The blog is also a way to suggest other activities. I have found in my short time as a priest that many of the best ideas for family ministry are not mine, so please feel free to make suggestions through the blog, or through me personally.
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Mega Maze and Apple Picking
Some Saturday in September (check out the blog www.redeemerchestnuthill.blogspot.com for a time) we will be taking a trip to Davis Farm’s Mega Maze (check it out at http://www.davisfarmland.com ). They have corn mazes for youth of all ages (some are very challenging for adults). They also are an apple farm where we can get some tasty treats. If you have interest in participating, write on the blog, email me at meames@redeemerchestnuthill.org, or call the curate at 617 566-7679 x13. |
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Once again, the Fellowship Committee is pleased to announce Foyers 2008 - 2009 !
We put together participants into groups of 8-10 people. Groups meet 4-5 times throughout the year for a pot-luck supper, rotating between different homes. Each group will have a Captain to keep things organized.
The only rule is to have fun. The goal is for the evenings to be low key, and low effort, a chance to stay in touch with long-time friends and make new friends alike. Foyers is for everyone; long-time participants and those new to the church, as it allows us to strengthen the bonds that make being a member of the Church of the Redeemer so special.
Ask any of the many who continue to participate year after year. Being a part of Foyers is great!
Sign up today !
Call the Redeemer Church Office at 617-566-7679 E-mail office@redeemerchestnuthill.org Sign up on the table outside the Church office.
Any questions? Call or e-mail Mary Crown and William Ellis (781-235-4143, mecrown@lotsoc.com) or Liza and Walker Jones (617-522-0455, lizajones1@verizon.net). |
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2008-2009 Concert Series
Our own Keisuke Wakao, oboist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is arranging for three concerts to be held at the Church of the Redeemer again this year. These will be with a variety of professional musicians of the highest caliber and each concert will be followed by a reception. One will be in the fall, one in the winter and another in the spring. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear fabulous music and to invite friends and neighbors to visit our parish.
Please consider being a Sponsor, Patron, or Benefactor to help underwrite the costs of these events. For a minimum donation of $150, Sponsors will receive two tickets to a concert of their choice in addition to an invitation for two to a special cocktail party with Keisuke on October 5th where he will be accessible for conversation and will play the oboe in a mini-performance. Patrons, for a donation of $250, will receive two tickets to two concerts of their choice in addition to an invitation to the special cocktail party. Benefactors, for a donation of $500, will receive two tickets to each of the three concerts in addition to an invitation to the special cocktail party. Names of Sponsors, Patrons, and Benefactors will be listed in the programs if so desired.
Additional advanced tickets for each concert are available at $20 each. Tickets at the door will be $25.
More information will be forthcoming.
2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series
I/We would like
____To be a Sponsor of the 2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series @ $150
____To be a Patron of the 2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series @ $250
____To be a Benefactor of the 2008-2009 Church of the Redeemer Concert Series @ $500
____To reserve ___________ additional tickets @ $20 each.
Enclosed please find a check for _____________ made payable to the Church of the Redeemer.
All tickets will be held at the door. You may choose the concert you would like to attend at any time (617-566-7679 or office@redeemerchestnuthill.org ).
Name________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
Telephone____________________________________________________________
____Please list my name in the programs as follows:________________________________________ |
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Christmas Market 2008 Friday, December 5th 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6th 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Auction and Dinner Friday, December 5th 6:00 p.m.
Market Preview November 2nd 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Creative Christmas Market Auction Items Sought! Planning is underway and we need your input. Please contact Lisa Farber (farmince@aol.com) with your donations, thoughts, and ideas. Christmas Market News: We hope to see you at this year’s Christmas Market mini-preview on Sunday, November 2nd after the 10:30 service. Lunch and a movie will be provided for the children downstairs. Adults will be able to purchase lunch upstairs during the preview and coffee hour. You will be able to order Christmas cards and purchase other items as well. So, please save the date. Proceeds from the sales go to funding our Outreach efforts of the Church. We are looking for a few people who would be interested in helping out with the Christmas Market Preview luncheon on November 2nd. Please contact Lisa Farber ( farmince@aol.com) or Julia Woodard (jebillo@aol.com) if you wish to help.“All Hands on Deck” Christmas Market meeting on October 6th at 10 a.m. in the Tripp Room. Don’t forget!!! The deadline for Live and Silent Auction items is upon us. Please contact Lisa Farber ( farmince@aol.com) for Live Auction items or Pam Awtrey (bawtrey@comcast.net) for Silent Auction items as soon as possible. |
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Do you drive to Church on Sunday mornings? Would you be willing to be on a list to pick up a fellow parishioner occasionally in your area? If so, please let me know.
Likewise, if you are someone who would like a ride on a regular or occasional basis, please let me know.
Velura Perry 617-964-2237 |
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Executive Assistant to the Rector The Church of the Redeemer is looking for a person to fill this new position. The complete job description can be found on the parish's website. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please ask them to send a cover letter and resume to Dorsey at dmcconnell@redeemerchestnuthill.org. Many thanks. |
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Publicity A Publicity Committee has been formed to help promote to both parishioners and the public the various special programs held at the Church of the Redeemer. We have a full and exciting year ahead of us! Below is just a rough sketch of the many musical events in the coming year: · Evensong, Compline, Lessons & Carols, the services of Holy Week · Classical Concert Series · Celebration of the 20th anniversary of our Noack organ Other special events will include: · Christmas Market & Auction · Spring Mini-Market · Spring Fundraiser & Auction Your help is needed in assisting this effort! Please contact the Parish office at 617-566-7679, or email publicity@redeemerchestnuthill.org to add your name to our committee. We hope to gather by mid-September for brainstorming and to kick off the planning for the year to come. If you are part of, or the head of, a committee and would like the support of the Publicity Committee, please let the church office know and we will contact you to assist in any way we can. Tina Rowley (617-469-0443, tina.rowley@verizon.net) is the designated Vestry liaison to this new committee. |
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CAITLIN CORBETT DANCE COMPANY
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2008 AT 8pm
BOSTON UNIVERSITY'S TSAI PERFORMANCE CENTER
685 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BOSTON
TICKETS: $25 GENERAL ADMISSION, $12 STUDENTS/SENIORS
BOX OFFICE: 617-353-8725
Tom's Wealth: A Dance for
the Masses
Music by Christopher Eastburn
Photography by Akos Szilvasi
Production Design by Ann
Steuernagel
*�And when the middle of the afternoon came, from being a poor poverty-stricken boy in the morning, Tom was literally rolling in wealth. He had twelve marbles, part of a jews-harp, a piece of blue bottle-glass to look through, a spool cannon, a key that wouldn't unlock anything, a fragment of chalk, a glass stopper of a decanter, a tin soldier, a couple of tadpoles, six fire-crackers, a kitten with only one eye, a brass doorknob, a dog collar-but no dog, the handle of a knife, four pieces of orange-peel, and a dilapidated old window sash. -- Mark Twain This evening length piece for 35 performers: five Caitlin Corbett Dance Company dancers and 30 untrained movers (men, women and children) is based in part on text taken from Mark Twain's, Tom Sawyer. The 16 'treasures' that Tom Sawyer collects as trade for an opportunity to whitewash a fence will act as the score from which the structure of the dance will be shaped, with music by Chris Eastburn, photographs by Akos Szilvasi and production design by Ann Steuernagel.
For
more info, please visit our website:
www.caitlincorbettdance.org
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Please remember the following people in your prayers: those who are ill: Jean Allen, Kathleen Arguin, Gail Attridge, Peter Bosch (Elliot Davis and John Paolella’s brother-in-law), Georgiana Cardone, Ruth Ann Cederholm, Alexia Clinton, Denise Egan, Desmond Forster, Charlotte Hendren, Andrew Adie Hunter, Terri Lamp (Andrea Peabody’s sister), Maeve Magee (Mouse and Ted Rowley’s daughter), Jose Matos, Charlie Maynard, Rita McDonagh, Candee McGuire, Charlotte Merle-Smith (Louisa and Nulsen Smith’s niece), Patsy Metcalf, Francis Montuori (Amy Weed’s uncle), Sally Muravchik (Bill Codinha’s sister), Joy Nickerson, Judy Occhipinti, R. J. Pearson, Arthur Pfaelzer, Bill Post (Ted Post’s brother), Jim Ross, Charles F. Rowley, Jr. (Ted Rowley’s brother), Karla Stuebing, James Tatro, Shinichi Wakao (Keisuke Wakao’s father), Amanda Walton, Kris Windham (Linda Brumbaugh’s son), Annie, Connie, Denise, Diane, Dick, Douglas, Glenn, Heidi, Helen, Holly, John, Mark, Nancy, Rodrigo, Russ, Susanna, Susie, Tom, and Tom |
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