Feb 27 2009
This Week’s Notes for March 1, 2009
2009 Lenten Luncheons begin on March 9th - Snowed Out on March 2nd!
Prison Ministries Forum on March 28
Art & The Cross - Artist’s Statement
Adult Christian Formation for Spring 2009
General Timeline for Bishop’s Election
Weekly Calendar & Prayer List for March 1, 2009
Please help yourself to a copy of “PEACE & COMPASSION”, 2009 Lenten Meditations found in the back of the Church.
The PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! We hope you will find this a very useful tool for staying in touch with your fellow parishioners. Please pick up your copy at the back of the church.
LENT AT ST. JAMES, NEW LONDON: St. James cordially invites you to their upcoming Lenten events: Wed. Evening Fish Dinners on Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, $9. Advance/$10. door; Wed. Evening Organ Recitals: 7 to 7:40 p.m. (no admission) – March 4 with Simon Holt, March 18 with Raymond Nagem, and April 1 with Nathan Bayreuther. You are also invited to Silent Movie Night on Sun., March 8th at 7 p.m. The show is The Cameraman, starring Buster Keaton with Rob Humphreville as organist. Bring the whole family! Free popcorn for all! Suggested Donation is $10., $7. Senior/Students, and $5. children. Your donation benefits Music at St. James.
ECW IS HAVING A SPRING TRIP TO THE WADSWORTH ATHENEUM! Join us on Thurs., March 26 for “What Lies Beneath”. This exhibition is small but powerful and sheds light on what is actually a more common phenomenon than previously thought. The museum has been systematically examining many paintings in their collection with x-radiography to find what the naked eye cannot see beneath the surface. This interactive process is fascinating, revealing, and a great deal of fun. Departure from the soccer field parking lot is 9:30 a.m. with return approximately 2 p.m. Price is $45. Lunch is available at the cafeteria in the museum. For reservations, call Winnie cutler after March 3rd at 572-9669, or Carole Barnard at 535-9480.
FAITH BEHIND BARS FORUM: In these challenging economic times, do you know that 19,000 men and women are incarcerated in Connecticut at a cost of $96. per person per day? Do you know that 2 out of 3 of those released will return to jail within three years, but 1 out of 3 will succeed in building a crime-free, drug-free life in the community? What makes the difference? The Annual Faith Behind Bars Prison Ministry Forum on Sat., March 28th at St. David’s in Gales Ferry will explore this critical question. Hear from experienced prison ministry professionals and volunteers as well as from ex-offenders who experienced life-transformation while they were incarcerated. Explore ways that people of faith can help make the difference that changes lives both “inside” and “outside” prison walls. To find out more, please see the flyer on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall or email Tokunbo Green, Assistant to Bishop Laura Ahrens, at tgreen@ctdiocese.org.
IT’S BACK! Resurrection Marmalade - $6/jar – proceeds go to Calvary Music School. Marmalade is available in the church office.
THE COOKIN’ WITH CALVARY COOKBOOKS ARE HERE! Pick up your copy today –This keepsake includes over 200 delicious recipes from the Calvary Nursery School families, Calvary community, and local friends and businesses. Hard cover books are professionally published and available at Lenten Luncheons throughout March or by contacting Christine Cabral at 860.445.7733 or cabrals@rocketmail.com. All proceeds go to Calvary Nursery School programs and Calvary Outreach initiatives. Thank you for your support!
COFFEE HOUR HOSTS are needed. It is an easy ministry to provide a few simple sweets and to make coffee for those wanting to share fellowship and camaraderie after the 10:00 service. If you could do this just once or twice a year, it would be a tremendous help to Calvary. Please sign up on the sign-up sheet posted in the Parish Hall. Your help will be appreciated!
Want to keep up with news about the ECUADOR MISSION FOR SEABURY DEANERY? Check out their new web site at www.ecuadormission.org.
SHARE YOUR HOME WITH A CHILD – FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED!!! Waterford Country School Foster Care is seeking families who can provide loving homes for children, ages 8-18, with special emotional and behavioral needs. They will provide you with intensive training including weekly visits from a staff professional, around-the-clock crisis intervention, a large network of foster families facing similar challenges, ongoing training, and a substantial monthly reimbursement. For more information on helping a child in need, please call Laura at WCS Foster Care, 860-886-7500, x180.
