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This Week at the Church of the Redeemer |
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Tuesday, December 23rd
(Canceled due to snow-Rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 pm)
Wednesday, December 24th 3:00 pm Parish Choir Rehearsal 3:00 pm Children's Choir Rehearsal 4:00 pm Christmas Even Family Eucharist 4:00 pm No childcare provided 9:00 pm Parish Choir Rehearsal 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Festal Eucharist Prelude 10:30 pm Christmas Eve Festal Eucharist
10:30 pm No childcare
provided Thursday, December 25th Office Closed 10:30 am Holy Eucharist
Friday December 26th Office Closed
Sunday, December 28th First Sunday after Christmas 10:15 am No Church School/No Childcare Provided 10:30 am Morning Prayer-Christmas Pageant 11:30 am Coffee Hour
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Stewardship 2009 Treasure for the Heart, the Soul, and the Mind
We offer our sincere thanks to all of the Captains and Parishioners who sent in their pledges during the Annual Pledge Drive. In order to draw up the parish budget for the forthcoming year, it is extremely important that we hear from everyone who is still considering a pledge. Funds to fulfill your gift may be paid through December 31, 2009. If you are unsure how to pledge, or if you would like further information about Stewardship 2009, please contact either Elliot Davis or Rick Weed, Stewardship Co-Chairs. We would be glad to assist you in every way possible. The strength of our parish depends on you. Please be generous as you consider your gift to Stewardship 2009. Yours in Christ, Elliot Bostwick Davis Rick Weed |
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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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with a Gift of Poinsettias Did you know that this year the beautiful poinsettias, which adorn the Church of the Redeemer at Christmas, will be made possible by many financial donations from our Parishioners? Our Christmas flower donations are made as a lovely way to remember those who are special to us, but gifts may be made “in celebration of” an event or important milestone as well as “in honor of,” “in memory of,” or “in thanksgiving for” loved ones. Names that are received by December 21st will be printed in the Christmas worship service leaflets. We suggest $50 for the first listing, $10 for each additional one, but, of course will welcome ANY AMOUNT. We hope that you will contribute to the glorious celebration of Christmas at the Redeemer with a memorial gift. The results of your generosity will be enjoyed by all who visit us at Christmas time. Thank you. Please fill in the form below and return it either to the Church office or by mail to Mrs. Nina Moriarty, Treasurer of the Altar Guild, 214 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Designation: ___________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Donor Name(s): ______________________________________________ Daytime Telephone (____) ________________ Amount enclosed $ _____________ |
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St. Stephen’s Epiphany Party
The St. Stephen’s Christmas party will now be held at St. Stephen’s (South End) on Tuesday, January 6th from 1pm - 5pm. This is a rescheduled date due to a snow cancellation by St. Stephen's. We need volunteers for this party. If you can help for an hour or if you can help for the entire party, we would be thrilled to have your assistance! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside Dorsey’s office – so please sign up! The children of St. Stephen’s love their holiday party. Please consider supporting the children of St. Stephen’s! If you have questions, please contact Laura Patton at 617-232-5175 or laurated@rcn.com. |
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DECEMBER CHURCH SCHOOL CALENDAR December 28 No Church School/No Childcare
Church School January Calendar
JANUARY 4 10:15 Chapel + Church school- Epiphany! JANUARY 11 10:15 Chapel + Church School JANUARY 18 10:15 Chapel + Church School JANUARY 25 10:30 All Parish Eucharist
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Help us get a “picture” of the Redeemer life! Looking for: Pictures taken at Redeemer functions in recent years.
The Redeemer Website is in the process of being updated and revised. Submitted pictures will be posted on the Website in applicable locations. Email, mail or drop off at the office copies of pictures. Please note if they need to be returned. |
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Baptisms 2008-2009
For those who might be interested, baptisms are currently scheduled to take place on the following dates:
Sunday, January 11th at 10:30 am Saturday, April 11th at 6:00 pm
Please contact the office for more information. |
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Prayer at the Redeemer The Church School is interested in putting together a book of prayer. We are looking for favorite prayers. Do you say a certain prayer every night, or dinner table grace, or did you say one as a child? We are interested in collecting all of these prayers and making them available to parishioners. This will be a good way to share some time honored prayers, but it also could be filled with prayers that have some local or family color. Praying prayers that another member of the congregation wrote, or prays regularly, will also make us remember to pray for each other, and these prayers will comfort us in knowing that we are not alone in our faith. There is a great cloud of witnesses that join us in our prayers. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail me at meames@redeemerchestnuthill.org. |
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Annual Reports
Just a reminder that annual reports from all committees or groups are due on Monday, January 5, 2009. You may mail them in or e-mail them to office@redeemerchestnuthill.org. Please make every effort to have your report in on time. Many thanks! |
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uganda Mission Trip Planning and Information Meeting
Sunday, January 11th, at 12:00 noon, in the back classroom
Dates of the trip: June 24th to July 8th
Come if you: »want to become a stakeholder »are planning on going on the trip »want to know more about Uganda’s history and culture, and the Church’s role |
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Youth Bible Study The Youth Bible Study is for students in the 6th grade and up which meets Sunday morning in the back classroom at 9:40 am. In December, the Bible Study group continued examining the book of 1 Samuel. We studied the fall of King Saul and the rise of King David. In January, we will begin our study of the Gospel of Mark. As always, we will complete our Bible Study with a Bible-oriented game like Bible Pictionary, Jeopardy, or Bible Improv. The Bible Study group is also continuing its work of writing prayers for the All Parish Eucharist. Youth Bible Study will meet next month on January 4th, 11th, and 25th. Please have your youth join us for fun and learning. |
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Confirmation Class The Confirmation Class had a great month in December as we concluded our look at the Church’s authority based on scripture, tradition, and reason. We had a lively discussion on Christian ethics and investigated alternative ethical theories like those proposed by Kant and Mills. The class also enjoyed a Christmas movie night on December 12th featuring Charlie Brown’s Christmas, which went very well. We will continue our series of movie nights on Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm in the Old Parish Hall. On the academic side, we will be investigating the Nicene Creed on Sunday, January 4th and Sunday, January 25th at 5:15 pm. January Confirmation Class Dates 1/4 5:15 Nicene Creed -- Who is God? 1/23 7:00 Confirmation Movie Night 1/25 5:15 Nicene Creed -- Who is Jesus? Is the Spirit Necessary?
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Youth and Family Fellowship Event in January Sledding and Ice Skating On Sunday, January 4th at 2:00 pm at Lars Anderson Park in Brookline, the Church of the Redeemer will go sledding (assuming we have snow). Lars Anderson has some fantastic hills for snow adventures. This should be a wonderful and fun event. Sledding is a great winter tradition that gets us good and tired for a post-sledding winter nap. If there is no snow, L, we will reschedule for later in the winter. We will also go to Lars Anderson again to go ice skating sometime in the first half of the winter. Last year, a bunch of us went ice skating and had lots of fun. I encourage everyone to come out and watch the little ones skate circles around me (last year was my first time skating). Please look for the announcement on ice skating and join us. |
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2008-2009
Concert Series II Sunday, January 25, 2009 4:00 pm Edwin Barker, Double Bass Keisuke Wakao, Oboe Debbie Emery, Piano ab Concert Series III Sunday, March 29, 2009 4:00 pm ab
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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Save the Date! Inaugural Japanese-American Cultural Concert Sunday, April 26, 2009 4:00 pm |
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The Redeemer’s Christmas CD is available again at the Church Office.
The CD contains all your favorite carols such as: Once in royal David’s city, Hark! the herald angels sing, O come, all ye faithful, God rest ye merry gentlemen, Angels we have heard on high, and many others, as well as beautiful choral Christmas anthems, all recorded with our heralded choirs, and accompanied by our majestic organ, brass and timpani!!!
The CD’s sell for $20.00 each. If you purchase the “Stocking Stuffer Package” (5 or more CD’s in the same transaction) then you will receive 5% off – that’s quite a savings!!!!!!
This recording is a spectacular memoir of our Christmases together as a parish. Purchase your copies NOW!!!
ORDER FORM
1-4 CD’s $20 each “Stocking Stuffer Package” 5 or more CD’s $19 each
I would like to purchase_________ CD’s (which are ready any time for pick up at the Church).
Enclosed is a check for _________.
Name______________________________________
Address____________________________________
Phone_____________________________________
Email______________________________________ |
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Christmas Worship Schedule
Wednesday, December 24th 4:00 pm Family Eucharist 10:00 pm Choral Prelude 10:30 pm Festal Eucharist The church school area will be available for children who need a break from these services. Thursday, December 25th 10:30 am Holy Eucharist No Church School or Childcare will be provided |
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Please remember the following people in your prayers: THOSE WHO HAVE DIED: Sarah E. Haydock (Charlie Haydock’s mother) and Sharon Kelley. those who are ill: Jean Allen, John, Oksana, and Deanna Anderson, Kathleen Arguin, Gail Attridge, Peter Bosch (Elliot Davis and John Paolella’s brother-in-law), Dorothy Cail, Georgiana Cardone, Ruth Ann Cederholm, Desmond Forster, Greg Foy, Bob Graf, Gayle Harris, Andrew Adie Hunter, Heather Johnson, Bern and Val Kehoe, Terri Lamp (Andrea Peabody’s sister), Maeve Magee (Mouse and Ted Rowley’s daughter), Jose Matos, Charlie Maynard, Dorsey McConnell, Rita McDonagh, Candee McGuire, Charlotte Merle-Smith (Louisa and Nulsen Smith’s niece), Patsy Metcalf, Marie Mills, Sally Muravchik (Bill Codinha’s sister), Joy Nickerson, Jim Notman, Judy Occhipinti, R. J. Pearson, Bill Post (Ted Post’s brother), Frank Reynolds (Katie McEachern’s father), Don Ross (father of Chuck Ross), Jim Ross, Charles F. Rowley, Jr. (Ted Rowley’s brother), Robert Stern, Karla Stuebing, James Tatro, Shinichi Wakao (Keisuke Wakao’s father), Amanda Walton, Kris Windham (Linda Brumbaugh’s son), Annie, Charlotte, Margaret, James, Connie, Dick, Douglas, Glenn, Helen, Mark, Nancy, Rodrigo, Russ, Susanna, Susie, Tom, and Tom. |
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If you have recently moved, changed phone numbers or any other contact information, please call or e-mail the church office so that we may update the Parish Directory. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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