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T H E
T O W E R
B E L L
OF
CHRIST CHURCH, RIVERTON
The Revd. Richard C. Wrede
Rector
Volume 38
Lent 2015
The Bell is Ringing! Answer it already!!
"No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a
part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well
as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own
were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and
therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee."
"Meditation XVII"
“No man is an island… [ask] not for whom the bell tolls…” Few passages are as
eminently packed with meaning as this one. Few know that it is from the collection
“Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions” by the 17th century English poet and Anglican
priest, John Donne. In it, he shares a meditation on some of the personal ramifications
of St. Paul’s theology of the Body of Christ. For as the apostle declares, “If one member
[of the Body of Christ] suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all
rejoice together with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26).
There is good reason for these two divines to respond in this way. Both
Donne’s London and Paul’s Corinth were places where there was little sense
of community. The crush of diverse crowds and the crunch of business
created a culture where there was little care for others. Therefore, they both
sought to remind their readers that the citizens of their cities and members
of their churches were interdependent, and no one could dare to say "I have
no need of you" (1Co 12:21 NRS). Christians were supposed to give a hoot.
Ultimately this understanding comes right out of Jesus’ mouth, 'Truly I tell
you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it
to me.' (Matthew 25:40). And he means it both ways: that which is done and
that which is left undone to and for our neighbors.
Most of us (I hope) have a pretty good idea of how to respond when there is
physical need: providing food, clothing and shelter either financially or in
kind. But often we can find ourselves oddly uncomfortable or ill prepared to
respond to the equally valid emotional needs of those we know.
Author Bruce Feiler, in struggling with his own sense of inadequacy in that
regard seeks to find an answer, which he shares in a recent newspaper
column entitled, ‘When platitudes are not enough: Being a friend in deed’ (New York
Times, 8 February 2015). You may know him more from his work on such
PBS programs as Walking the Bible and Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler. He is a
cancer survivor and one who practices his Jewish faith, and thus is in a
unique position to offer suggestions that are helpful for Christians as well as
his mostly secular audience.
Feiler points out that the communications revelation of the last decades,
which has reduced emotional support to an occasional cell phone text or
message on Facebook, is mostly unhelpful for those who suffer. So he
reached out to a number of authors who have written on the subject, and
found some wonderful suggestions.
Graphically, these include:
Then he explains:
1) DO SOMETHING. Our instinct is often to say to a friend who’s
suffering, “Let me know if there’s anything you need.” While well
meaning, this gesture unintentionally shifts the obligation to the
aggrieved. Instead of offering “anything,” just do something.
2) MAKE PLANS. A common plight of people in crisis is that they
feel isolated or ostracized. One friend told me, “Your social life gets
nuked.” A good friend forces a date onto the calendar. Meghan Daum,
the author…said that when her mother was dying, the best thing her
friends did for her was to continue to socialize with her as if she
weren’t in the middle of a crisis.
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3) NO HAPPY TALK. Everyone seems to agree that there’s a list of
hackneyed phrases we should avoid. Some things don’t get better;
everything’s not always for the best, there isn’t always a bright side.
Alain de Botton, the best-selling author of many books was worried
about “a mess I was in with the media.” “A friend of mine did the
best thing,” he said. “Rather than say everything would be O.K., he
said quite simply: ‘I will like you if I’m the last person to do so.”
4) ENOUGH ABOUT YOU, LET’S TALK ABOUT ME. Paradoxically, sometimes the best way to be a friend to someone in crisis is to
change the subject...sometimes it’s better to distract the other person.
[Novelist Leslie Jamison said that] “If a friend seems exhausted by the
prospect of narrating [about their crisis] again, then I do think it can
be helpful to tell them something from my own life, to give them a
chance to be useful in return. Reciprocity is an incredibly saving
dynamic.”
I think Feiler is on to something, for all too often those who wish to help
are paralyzed by the fear of saying or doing something wrong, or hide
behind busy-ness or concern over someone’s privacy to shield our inaction.
By offering suggestions of what we can do right, he tells his readers that
now they have no excuse -- not that Christians ever really did (see Jesus,
Paul and Donne, above).
As we enter the solemn season of Lent, instead of giving up chocolate,
bring some to a person who is mourning. Instead of typing an email, send a
real mail. Instead of skipping meat on Friday, make a date with someone
who is alone. Instead of asking the Rector or a mutual acquaintance how
someone is, call and ask them yourself.
This year, Palm Sunday is March 31st, which is the date we commemorate
John Donne. It is also the day we go to St. Paul’s Camden to make breakfast
(Donne was Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London). Volunteer to go, or
after church bring a palm to a shut-in or someone who could just use a kind
gesture from another. Consider when Christ Church’s Tower Bell rings that
Palm Sunday that it tolls to remind me and thee and ye that we are not
islands unto ourselves, but an interdependent community of faith. Go and
be involved in man (and woman) kind, by which we are immersed through
our care for others into the life and love of Christ Jesus himself. After all,
he is the one who offered his life for us, and as we accept his gift, so shall
we receive.
Respectfully submitted,
The Revd. Richard C. Wrede, Rector
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Special February/March dates—U.S.
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Boy Scout Sunday, February 8, 2015
Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015
Transfiguration of Our Lord, February 15, 2015
Presidents Day, February 16, 2015
Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015
First Sunday in Lent, February 22, 2015
Second Sunday in Lent, March 1, 2015
Third Sunday in Lent, March 8, 2015
Daylight-Saving Time Begins, March 8, 2015
Girl Scout Sunday, March 8, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2015
First Day of Spring, March 20, 2015
Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2015
Palm/Passion Sunday, March 29, 2015
Holy Week, March 29-April 4, 2015
Lenten Envelopes/Coin Folders
Part of the traditional observance of
Lent is alms giving. Envelopes have
been included in this newsletter for your
use in the Lenten Season. Those wishing
to use traditional coin folders may do so
instead. Coin folders will be available on
the table in the back of the church and in
the parish office. Please call the office if
you have any questions 856-829-1634.
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Worship Services
&
Adult Christian Education
for
February-March 2015
WEEKEND SERVICES
Saturdays:
5:30 pm Penitential Order and Holy Eucharist
Sundays:
8:00 am & 10:00 am Penitential Order and Holy Eucharist
MIDWEEK–Wednesday Mornings
9:30 am Holy Eucharist in the Chapel
10:15 am Lectionary Bible Study in the Parish House
Come follow each week’s Sunday lessons with us.
No special knowledge needed!!
SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICES
Ash Wednesday – February 18th
We will commemorate the solemnity of Ash Wednesday with the Liturgy for the
Day with the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at all four services
7:00 am (no music) 9:30 am (two hymns)
4:00 pm: A service for children (but not for children only)
7:30 pm (Choral Eucharist)
Wednesday Evenings – 6:30-8:00pm – River Bank Lenten Series
February 25th at Christ Church Riverton –The Rev. Richard Wrede
March 4th at St. Stephen’s Beverly –The Rev. Fred Pray
March 11th at Christ Church Palmyra –The Rev. Ellie Sparks Brown
March 18th at St. Stephen’s Riverside –The Rev. Anne McRae Wrede
(For more details see insert)
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Thursdays
at 8:00 pm
Sundays
at 9:15 am
From our Treasurer: It’s not too late!
Please return your pledge cards in
the envelopes provide in our
Stewardship mailing.
Parishioners Contribution Statements will be
mailed by end of February 2015.
For more information, contact Richard Frost at 856-829-6528.
VESTRY HIGHLIGHTS
DECEMBER 2014
If you have information that
you would like to have
included in an issue of the
Tower Bell for 2015, please
forward to Joyce
(email preferred to
[email protected]) by
the deadlines below:
 Father Wrede shared a thank you card
and photograph sent by Eileen Durgin.
 In his Treasurer's Report, Mr. Frost
stated that November was a good
month for pledges.
 On Stewardship: Mr. Frost reviewed
the status of pledges to date, and,
noted a 5% year over year increase in
total pledge dollars. We all thank Rich
for his work!
are 4 children that Fr. Wrede will
Tower Bell - Easter 2015  The
meet with to prepare for confirmation
deadline is
during
the Bishop’s visit on February
15th. Father will also meet with those
Tuesday, March 3rd
who wish to be received.
Committee Reports: 8,000 usable food
Tower Bell-Spring
items were contributed to the Food Pantry
(May/June)
by the Boy Scout food drive. And, 130
turkey dinners were provided for
deadline is
thanksgiving meals; The Choir is going
h
Tuesday, April 7
well but we need to recruit new members;
were 2 full seatings at the Project
Tower Bell - Summer 2015 there
Interaction breakfast at the end of Novemdeadline is
ber. A new addition to the service is china
plates (vs. paper plates) which was made
Tuesday, June 2nd
possible by the recent purchase of a
dishwasher; Coats & clothes ministry
continues to be well received in Camden.
 Next vestry meeting
will be held on
Monday February 16th, 2015.
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OFFICES FILLED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
January 25, 2015
One Warden -- 2 year term: Jeff Mack
Vestry Members-- 3 year terms
Eileen Durgin, Dr. Jonathan Ogbonna, Charlotte Livingstone
Delegates and Alternates for the Diocesan Convention
Nancy J. Gorman, Annamarie May,
Richard and Kathleen Aregood
Delegates to the Burlington Convocation
Martha Caiazzo, Nancy J. Gorman, Sharon Hollingsworth,
Nancy Hulme, Kathryn McGarry, Richard Gaughan
The 2015 Annual Meeting Booklet (for 2014) can be viewed on the
church’s website at www.christchriverton.org.
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LENTEN LIVING
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18 this year. Christians
have observed this season of the church year since the fourth
century. It’s traditionally a time of reflection, penitence and
spiritual renewal before Easter.
During Lent, some Christians give up something that hinders
their relationship with God. Others do something extra for their
spiritual growth or make a special sacrifice. The key is to make
Lent a memorable season of sincere spiritual growth — a time
that can set the tone for the rest of the year.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 2015
2/1 – Family Sunday – children start in the Parish House and
enter the Church at the Peace
2/8
– Children start in Church
2/15 – President’s Day weekend — classes will not meet
– Confirmation
2/22 – Children start in Church
MARCH 2015
3/1 – Family Sunday – children start in the Parish House and
enter the Church at the Peace
3/8 – Children start in Church
3/15 – Children start in Church
3/22 – Children start in Church
3/29 – Children start in Church— Easter Egg Hunt
4/5
– Easter Sunday — Classes will not meet
Sunday
School
will not meet
on
February 15
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION @ Christ ChuRch
The first Sunday of each month, students start in the
Parish House and enter Church at the Peace to
receive Communion or a Blessing.
All other Sundays, students start in the Church and
leave for the Parish House at the designated time.
Sunday School teachers:
Mrs. Linda Yansick 856-786-8408 Mr. Mike Kinzler, 856-786-4249
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Women of Christ Church
Superbowl Basket Giveaway - Success!
Thanks to The Women of Christ Church
and everyone who participated!
Funds raised will help to support outreach projects.
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Source of significance
Christian rapper Lecrae Moore, known simply as Lecrae, grew up
without a father figure and wrestled with low self-worth. Searching for
a place to fit in, he turned to drugs and gangs. When his mother encouraged him to read the Bible, Lecrae ripped out the pages because the
message didn’t seem real.
At age 19, Lecrae heard at a conference that Jesus bought each of us with
a price (1 Corinthians 6:20). “Somebody thinks I’m significant enough
to die for me,” Lecrae realized. He told God, “Do whatever you have to
do to get me out of this [lifestyle]; just don’t kill me.”
Later, while driving without a seatbelt, Lecrae flipped his car but
escaped without a scratch. After that, he committed his life to Christ
and began sharing the gospel through the medium he knew best: rap
music.
“I’ve learned to stay close to my source of significance, to my source of
worth,” Lecrae says. “It’s God.”
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The Annual Christ Church
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper
Sponsored by
THE MEN’S FELLOWSHIP OF CHRIST CHURCH
Chuck Gill, Supper Coordinator
February 17, 2015
ADULTS $6.00
5 to 7 pm
CHILDREN $4.00
In the Parish House
Laws or love?
Businessman John Barrier, unrecognizable in jeans and a T-shirt,
cashed a check at his longtime bank. But the teller refused to validate
his parking ticket, saying Barrier hadn’t made an official transaction.
A manager agreed, saying rules were rules.
Barrier then performed a major transaction: withdrawing $1 million and
taking it elsewhere. He got his parking ticket validated after all.
What a great illustration of the perils of legalism, when man-made laws
become more important than people. Jesus repeatedly healed and
“worked” on the Sabbath, much to the dismay of religious leaders. He
was concerned about people’s hearts, not their appearance.
What matters more to you: laws or love? appearance or substance?
A heart examination may be in order!
View this newsletter in color at www.christchriverton.org
Follow us at our new Facebook page!
facebook.com/christchurchriverton
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February Birthdays
1
Michael Hulme
Thomas Basgil, Jr.
Jeffrey Haas
2 Erin Mack
John Wait
3 Rayona Goodman
5
Robin Vetter
6 The Rev.
Ronald Pollack
Tim Curry
8 Daniel Hodges
Riley Shaw
9
Nancy Gorman
10 Jeanne Dorkin
11 Kristin Fitzgerald
Stacy Smith
Sherrie Gill
12 Albert Wardwell, III.
Mark Jackson
13 Ted Karakashian
Alexis Efaw
18 Allison Vetter
Libby Mayer
19 Fred Lindh
Tochi Ogbonna
20 Dana Tischler
Thomas Martin
Amy Piasia
22 Jeanne Paulsen
Phil Garwood
23 L. Gary Zube
Elaine Goralski
25 Jane Bromley
Christian Gulbin
26 Julie Robinson
Stephen Goralski
Mark Cole
27 Vittoria Fergosi
28 Bob Legander
Patrick Yansick
29 Andrew Peterson
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Wedding Anniversaries in February and March
Wedding Rings
The exchange of wedding rings isn't found in Scripture. It came into practice among
Christians in the late ninth century. The unending circle profoundly symbolizes a
couple's mutual promises of ongoing love and commitment, as well as God's promise of
eternal love that surrounds all — including each couple and marriage.
Gus and Sharon Hollingsworth - February 7
Tim and Martha Curry - February 17
Matt & Michelle Huntsinger - February 28
KC & Kendra Ogbonna - March 15
“O God, send your blessing upon these your servants, that they may so love, honor and
cherish each other in faithfulness and patience, in wisdom and true godliness . . .” Amen.
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March Birthdays
1
Tracy Hutchinson
2 James Francisco
3 Robin Christmas
Mary Reed
Robert Hodges III
4 David Lintz
Jamie McCracken
Susan Haumesser
Nicholas DiLeo
5 Sally Ferrillo
Jeanne Bromley
Nicole Streeks
Adelaide Brown
6 Douglas Fitzgerald
7 Rebecca Francisco
Hope Wormley
Shawn Horner
Steve Wardwell
8 Paige Martin
Julie Martin
10 Barbara Smyth
Raymond Mayer
Donna Karakashian
11 Justin Holland
Emily Lewis
12 Robert Martin
13 Charlotte Brown
14 Elizabeth Ransome
15 Scott Smith
17 Frances Wardwell
Thomas McClernan
Adrienne Brown
18 Christina Young
19 Gary Koehler II
21 Megan McCracken
22 Jamie Reed
Nicholas Dengle
23 Suzanne Rossini
Glenn Paulsen
Nora Rossini
25 Dina Hollingsworth
26 Kimberly DeWitt
27 Cathy Martin
28 Dorris Harrison
29 Matthew Wardwell 30 Harold Bishop
Susan Stevens
Sean Cesaretti
31 Eric Kennedy, Sr.
Lenten Envelopes/Coin Folders
Part of the traditional observance of
Lent is alms giving. Envelopes have
been included in this newsletter for
your use in the Lenten Season. Those
wishing to use traditional coin folders
may do so instead. Coin folders will
be available on the table in the back
of the church and in the parish office.
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Remember: It’s not too late to return
Parish Membership Information forms.
Blank forms are on the table outside
the Parish office.
Thank you for your support.
CONVERSION TO THE NEW
PARISH MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTINUES
FOR FEBRUARY & MARCH 2015
Focus is on Membership, Volunteers’
Schedules, Altar Guild Memorials, Parish
Tithes & Offerings, Parishioners’ 2014
Contribution Statements and finalizing
the setup of the Accounting module
Many Thanks to our Tower Bell Helpers.
We could not do it without you!!
Thank You, Thank You to Charlotte Livingstone, Annamarie May
and Gloria Shovlin for helping out in the office in January &February
and Matt Huntsinger for helping to enter parish tithes and offerings
into the new parish management system and setting up a new
computer workstation in the Parish House.
Office Helpers are always needed. If you can spare an hour or
two on one Wednesday or any Thursday (morning or
afternoon) per month please call Joyce in the parish office at
856-829-1634. Thanks.
 The 2015 Annual Meeting Booklet (for 2014) and this Tower
Bell Newsletter can be viewed on the church’s website at
www.christchriverton.org.
 ECW Student Service Award-Applications are due by April 1,
2014. The application form is available on the Christ Church
website: www.christriverton.org and in the Parish Office.
 Reminder: Please send your Easter memorials to the Parish
Office no later than Tuesday, March 17th in order to have them
included in the Easter Sunday bulletin. All Easter memorials
will be printed in the following newsletter. An order form is
printed on the back cover of this newsletter.
Parish Office Hours
OFFICE CLOSED
Tues & Thurs 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday April 7 & Friday April 10
Fridays 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
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In February Altar flowers were given to the glory of God
and placed at the altar in loving memory of:
February 1
In loving memory of Len Lewis by Judy & Family
February 8
In loving memory of Dorothy M. Goodrich
by Beatrice G. Horn,
Robert Y. Cook,
David A. Cook
and their families
February 15
In loving memory of Marie D. Salmon
by The Rev. Canon Dr. Alan K. Salmon
With hope in the resurrection of Christ Jesus
May the souls of the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Open Dates for Altar Flowers through June 2015
April 26
June 21
June 28
Date of Memorial ________________________
Flowers in Memory of ___________________________________
Given by _____________________________________________
Date of Memorial ________________________
Flowers in Memory of ___________________________________
Given by _____________________________________________
The cost for Memorial Flowers is $35.00 for each date.
Amount of check enclosed $_________ made out to The Altar Guild.
Mail to:
Christ Church Altar Guild
500 Fourth Street
Riverton, NJ 08077
Any questions please call the Parish Office at (856) 829-1634.
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In February 2014
The Chapel Sanctuary Light was lit in loving memory of:
1 Corinne Turner by Hope Wormley
8 Virginia Iacoponi by Roger & Pat King
15
Lois Ulrich by The Breakfast Club
Her brother Thomas Eccles by Lois Matteson
William Mack by Helen, Jeff & Ken Mack
22 Marie D. Salmon by The Rev. Canon Dr. Alan K. Salmon
Edward Shovlin by Gloria Shovlin and Family
Florence Edna & Albert Gorman II by Nancy Gorman
In March
The Chapel Sanctuary Light burns in loving memory of:
1 Ruth Montgomery by grandchildren Sean & Sandi
Howard Wrede by Revs. Anne & Richard Wrede
8 Charles A. Bishop by Harold Bishop
Katrin Schultz by Sarann & Don Foster
15
OPEN Lois Ulrich by The Breakfast Club
22 Howard & Edna Penchard by Doris & Jack Harrison
George Mack by Helen, Jeff & Ken Mack
29 Ethel M. & Warren C. Martin, Sr. & Phyllis Jones Martin
by Warren Martin, Jr.
Chapel Candle Memorials are $8.00 per date. Please send the date
you wish, names of those being remembered, who is giving the
memorial and a check for $8.00 per date made out to The Altar Guild.
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We remember the souls of :
Florence Thompson who died on January 2, 2015 and was
interred in the Memorial Garden after a Burial Eucharist
at Christ Church on January 2, 2015.
Eloise Wrede mother of our rector, Fr. Richard Wrede,
mother-in-law of Mother Ann Wrede and grandmother
of Katie Wrede who died on December 18, 2015.
Rest eternal grant unto them, O God.
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Tell your friends
and neighbors!
The Lions Club is collecting used eyeglasses.
There is a box in the Parish House for these
glasses. Your unwanted eye wear may dramatically improve someone’s life. Your used glasses
may provide an adult the clear vision necessary
to maintain employment or give a child the
chance to stay in school.
IN SERVICE TO CHRIST CHURCH
and Our Community
PRAYER CIRCLE Coordinator:
Lynne Meckel
Members of the Prayer Circle Group maintain a daily round of
intercessions. If you wish to have prayers offered for anyone or you
would like to receive names for your own prayer list, please call Lynne
at 856-829-8163. Please note: Names to be put on the Prayer List will be on
for one month unless otherwise specified.
Food Sunday is every Sunday— Our continuing effort to aid the
poor in our local area (County-wide) through the efforts and efficient
organization of services is expressed through this simple action: - ANY
SUNDAY, bring in a couple of non-perishable food items (baby formula,
dry milk, cereal, canned foods, peanut butter, pasta, sauce, tuna, etc.)
Annamarie and Jim May will continue to make deliveries to Emergency
Services when necessary.
PLEASE DONATE
We are now about half-way through our warm clothes
and blanket collection for Camden for the 2014-2015
season, and it has been wonderfully successful.
Your contributions have been generous and
consistent. We received a "special" contribution from
Ms. Kelsey Deitrick's class of the Orchard Friends School, Linden Ave.,
Riverton. Many of the items were for "little" people, many still had a tag on
them and/or were still on hangers, indicating new gifts. This class received a
"thank-you' for their generosity and thoughtfulness and to let them know
they helped to fulfill the true meaning of Christmas by helping our less
fortunate and under-clothed in Camden. These items were delivered the
week-end before Christmas). We extend a special thank-you to Barbara
Smyth for suggesting these items be directed to our program.
If you are unable to bring your donations of warm clothes and blankets to
the Parish House, I would be happy to pick them up.
Ron Pollock
856-829-9482
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
Information about activities and events from
neighboring parishes, the Trenton Convocation,
Diocesan Events and ecumenical partners.
Information on most events and registration information
may be found in The Ministry Institute booklet in the
Parish House. Information is also available online.
Please visit newjersey.anglican.org
and click Ministry Institute.
DIOCESAN OUTREACH
Gifts for Life
http://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/giftsfor-life
Why Give Now?
During this Lenten season, please consider making a
donation to Episcopal Relief & Development. By putting your faith
into action, Gifts for Life empowers both individuals and
communities all over the world to transform their lives. It is truly
the gift that keeps on giving.
Transform a Life. Give a Gift with Lasting Impact.
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Stay in touch with Bishop Stokes
Reflections of the Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey
can be found here: http://
chipstokesblog.blogspot.com/
Chipblog.....
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Bishop's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Fr.ChipStokes
Bishop's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChipStokesNJ
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Dates To Remember
February 2015
31 Saturday, 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
1 Sunday, Epiphany IV, 8 and 10 am Holy Eucharist
9:15 a.m. Choir rehearsal in the church
10:00 am Sunday School—Family Sunday-start in Parish House
4 Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:15 am Lectionary Bible Study in the Parish House
5 Thursday, 7:15pm Service of Healing; 8:00 pm Choir rehearsal
7 Saturday, 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
8 Sunday, Epiphany V, 8 and 10 am Holy Eucharist
9:15 am Choir rehearsal in the church
10:00 am Church School—start in Church
11 Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:15 am Lectionary Bible Study in the Parish House
12 Thursday, 8:00 pm Choir rehearsal in the church
14 Saturday, 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist
15 Sunday, Last Epiphany(Transfiguration), 8 & 10am Holy Eucharist
9:15 a.m. Choir rehearsal in the church
10:00 am Church School—start in Church
17 Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship
18 Ash Wednesday, 7:00 am (no music); 9:30 am (two hymns)
10:15 am Lectionary Bible Study in the Parish House
4:00 pm: A service for children (but not for children only)
7:30pm (Choral Eucharist). Imposition of ashes at all services.
8:00 pm Choir rehearsal in the church
21 Saturday, 5:30 pm Penitential Order and Holy Eucharist
22 Sunday, Lent I, 8 & 10 am Penitential Order and Holy Eucharist
9:15 am Choir rehearsal in the church
10:00 am Church School—start in Church
25 Wednesday, 9:30 am Holy Eucharist
6:30-8:00 pm River Bank Lenten Series at Christ Church Riverton
26 Thursday, 8:00 pm Choir rehearsal in the church
27, 28 Fri & Sat, Diocesan Convention, Princeton, NJ
28 Saturday, 5:30 pm Penitential Order & Holy Eucharist
March 2015
1 Sunday, Lent II, 8 & 10 am Penitential Order and Holy
Eucharist
9:15 am Choir rehearsal in the church
10:00 am Sunday School—Family Sunday-start in Parish House
4 Wednesday, 9:30 am Holy Eucharist
10:15 am Lectionary Bible Study in the Parish House
6:30-8:00 pm River Bank Lenten at St. Stephen’s Beverly
5 Thursday, 8:00 pm Choir rehearsal in the church
7 Saturday, 5:30 pm Penitential Order and Holy Eucharist
8 Sunday, Lent III, 8 &10 am Penitential Order and Holy Eucharist
9:15 am Choir rehearsal in the church
10:00 am Church School—start in Church
11 Wednesday, 9:30 am Holy Eucharist
10:15 am Lectionary Bible Study in the Parish House
6:30-8:00 pm River Bank Lenten Series at Christ Church Palmyra
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Christ Church
500 Fourth Street, Riverton NJ 08077
856-829-1634
E-Mail [email protected]
Christ Church website – christriverton.org
The Ministers:
The people of Christ Church
Clergy: The Rev. Richar d C. Wr ede, R ector
856-829-4760
The Rev. Dr. Alan K. Salmon, Rector Emeritus 856-824-9884
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Wardens: Sher yl Telfor d
856-303-1165
Jeffrey A. Mack 856-786-2376
G.G. Hollingsworth, W arden Emeritus 856-824-9446
Clerk of the Vestry: Richard Gaughan 856-829-8671
Vestry (and the years the term expires)
2016 Bradford S. Smith 856-786-1571
Sherrie Gill 856-234-7847
Richard B. Frost 856-829-6528
2017 Richard Gaughan 856-829-8671
Donald Deitz 856-786-4489
Fredric Hill 856-461-1374
2018 Eileen F. Durgin 856-829-5576
Dr. Jonathan Ogbonna 856-786-3262 Charlotte Livingstone 856-786-8920
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Organist and Choir Master: Mark A. Cole 1-717-343-2700
Parish Treasurer: Richard B. Frost
856-829-6528
Parish Office Hours: 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday
2:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m., Friday
Parish Secretary: J oyce Bostic 856-829-1634
Acolyte Coordinator:
Sally Bar nes
Greeter Coordinator:
J eff Mack
856-829-2552
856-786-2376
Altar Guild: The Rev. Richard C. Wrede 856-829-1634
Counter Coordinator:
Matt Huntsinger
856-488-6364
Men’s Fellowship: TBA
Usher Coordinator: Jim Young 856-786-1207
Women of Christ Church: Susan Stevens - 856-786-2610
Youth Coordinator: Katie Wr ede - 856-829-4760
Church Webmaster:
Matt Huntsinger [email protected]
THE VESTRY of Christ Church usually meets in the Parish House
on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
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DATED MATERIAL – PLEASE DO NOT DELAY
Mailed at Cinnaminson Post Office on February 12, 2015
Please send your Easter memorials to the Parish Office no later than
Tuesday, March 17th. Print the names clearly and exactly as you
wish them to appear. Memorials received too late for printing in the
Easter leaflets will appear in the next regular Bulletin.
Given by:__________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
In memory of: ______________________________________
My Offering for Easter Memorial Flowers
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Lent at Christ Church — see insert
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Riverton NJ 08077
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