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| CALVARY’S MUSIC - FROM SIMON HOLT |
On Saturday, December 19, the Stonington Choral Society will perform Mendelssohn’s anthem Hear my Prayer, O Lord, and Part One and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. You are welcome to come and join in with the singing of the Messiah. All we ask is that you bring your own copy to sing from. For those of you without music, we will have a limited number of copies for your use. The soloists will be Sarah Callinan, Margaret Tyler, Brian Cheney and Ron Loyd accompanied by Fred Jodry at the organ. Simon Holt is the Director. The performance will begin at 4:00pm. There is no admission to the concert, instead, a freewill offering is suggested to benefit the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center. There will also be a gala reception following the concert.On Sunday, December 20, Calvary Music School will be putting its students through their paces in a Student Recital beginning at 3:00pm. This 90-minute program will include performances by approximately 30 of our students of all ages and standards. There will be something for everyone, and you are welcome to join us!
Please give me a call on 535-3334 if you would like any further information about any of our upcoming events.Simon Holt |
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| FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN |
As we enter into a new church year and await the birth of Jesus, I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Senior Warden. During this time of transition, I never cease to be amazed by the spirit working through all of us as we travel through the journey to call our new rector and volunteer our time, talent and treasure for our ‘church by the sea’. I want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a wonderful and blessed Christmas season and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Faithfully yours,
Deb |
| RECTOR SEARCH UPDATE |
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Search Update
December and January Tasks
· The Survey is out and all are urged to take it. This is your opportunity to have an impact on who is called. Deadline is DEC.
· Meet with The Rev. Erik Larsen, Diocesan Deployment Officer and learn more about Church Polity and have the opportunity to discuss other Search issues.
· Identify 6-8 Groups to gain their thoughts on what they will be looking for in a rector. Focus Groups chosen will be those that meet regularly and are integral to the operations of the church. These groups will meet with 3 members of the Search Committee in January. Dates and times to be announced. There will be 3 standard questions asked of all the groups. Group meetings should last no more than 3/4 - 1 hour. Please do not confuse these Focus Groups with Vestry Conversations.
· Review Survey results
· Work on Profile
Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we work to complete this ambitious agenda.
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| PASTORAL PRAYER AND CARE TEAM! |
Thank you to so many of you who responded to last month’s request for assistance. There is still room for more volunteers so please take the time to check the sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall and consider how you can help do God’s work through this ministry.
How else can you help? If you or if you know of any parishioner in need of Prayer, LEV, Casseroles, transportation, Phone calls, small household or yard chores, please contact Barbara Loftus @ 860.599.5732 or call the office @ 860.535.1181 and your need will be forwarded to me.
Please know that Leslie and Amjad are always at the ready to visit or provide Pastoral Care, but they and the Prayer and Care Team can only be of assistance if we are aware of the need.
So, please prayerfully consider being a part of this ministry whether it be as one who gives, one who refers or one who receives.
Barbara Loftus for the Lay Pastoral Prayer and Care Team |
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Please mark your calendars and join Calvary Nursery School for our annual Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 6th, following the 10 a.m. service until 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Stop by for a cup of complimentary homemade soup and browse a beautiful array of Christmas wreaths, holiday plants, and baked goods. We look forward to seeing you there!
The CNS annual appeal is currently underway. In this, our 15th anniversary year, we are hoping to raise $10,000. We would greatly appreciate any gift you wish to make.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to making our biennial Hoedown celebration such a success this year. A great time was had by all, and CNS was able to donate $600. from the proceeds to the Calvary Outreach program.
The Nursery School will be holding its Open House on January23rd from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon. All families are welcome to come and see our school and meet the teachers. Please help us spread the word! Interested families may contact the school director for more information at 860-535-0398.
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| DO YOU EVER WORRY THAT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE MAY CATCH FIRE? |
 Do you ever worry that your Christmas tree may catch fire? Here is a formula for completely fireproofing your tree, supplied by Gordon Barnes, Garden expert on radio station WTOP, Washington, DC. Each item in the formula is important.In a two-gallon bucket, put in
1 gal. hot water from the tap
1 pt. clear Karo syrup
2 oz. chlorine bleach
2 pinches Epsom salts
1/2 tsp. Twenty Mule Team Borax
Stir the formula well. Now cut off an inch or two from the bottom of your tree. Place the tree securely in the bucket of liquid out of doors. After five days the tree will be fireproof. Fill your tree-stand with this formula when you bring the tree indoors. Refill the stand with the formula when needed.
– via St. David’s Church
Baltimore, Maryland |
| FROM THE FLOWER GUILD . . . |
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Calvary Church Altar Flowers Fund
Altar arrangements in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion may be sponsored for a donation of $60. Gift forms are available at the back of the church or you may call Phyllis in the office at 860-535-1181, ext. 10, or Gill Perry at 860-535-8139. You may also donate a lesser amount of your choosing toward the Calvary Church Altar Flowers Fund. Your gift will be used, together with those of others, on the Sundays when there is no designated gift. The names of donors will appear in the bulletin or you may mark your gift “Anonymous”. Please mark the memo line of your check “Flower Fund” and mail to Calvary Church or place in the alms basin. Should you wish to join the Flower Guild, please do not hesitate to call.
Gillian Perry, Chair
Flower Guild
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| FROM THE TREASURER: |
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CALVARY CHURCH OPERATING INCOME & EXPENSE
January 1 through October 31
2009 2009
Actual Budget
TOTAL INCOME $502,786 $518,512
TOTAL EXPENSES $471,668 $477,371
EXCESS INCOME/EXPENSES $ 1,118 $ 41,141
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| For the step-by-step process of calling a new Rector, just click here: The Map: Calling a Priest to Your Parish |
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