Parish News and Notes

One Warm Coat

: Christ Church is collecting clean, usable coats for The Samaritan Center in Slidell now through Friday, November 21st on behalf of One Warm Coat: www.onewarmcoat.org . They can be dropped off in the designated recetacle in Comfort Hall.

Disability Assistance for the Service

Don't forget that we have large-print prayer books, hearing aids tied into the sound system, and a wheelchair available for those who need assistance during the service. If you have additional needs, please inform the office or senior warden so we may better accomodate you.

John Stevenson

Do you have time to lend a hand? Help Christ Church continue to make a difference in John and Marky Stevenson's lives! If you have a few hours to spare during the week, John conitinues to need daytime companions to lend a hand and make sure that all is well. Please sign up on the volunteer calendar located on the table by the phone in Comfort Hall.

Our food bank

is always finding need. Please remember the food bags on your next trip to the grocery store. Christ Church distributes approximately two to three bags of much needed food per week. Please remember to bring at least one IFU (International Food Unit) with you to church each month. Monetary donations for the food bank are also appreciated. See the list of contents for the bags.

This week at Christ Church

Wed, Nov 19: Bible Study Starting Wed., 9-24-08, the group will begin the study of the Gospel of Luke, followed by The Acts of the Apostles. No preparation is necessary so come join the discussion and fellowship in the Morgan Library , 10:00am; Holy Eucharist , Rite II with contemporary music. , 5:30pm; Bible Study . This fall: Peter and Paul; The Early Years of the Church. , 6:30pm
Thu, Nov 20: The Vestry meets in the Morgan Library. , 7:00pm; Forty Verse Three , our praise band, practices in the loft. , 7:00pm
Fri, Nov 21: Deadline for the Coat Drive . We are collecting clean, usable coats for The Smaritan Center in Slidell. The coats will be used as part of the One Warm Coat program. Coats should be placed in the designated receptacle in Comfort Hall, near the water cooler.
Sat, Nov 22: Forty Verse Three , our praise band, rehearses in the loft. , 10:00am
Sun, Nov 23: Holy Eucharist according to Rite I in the Book of Common Prayer, a traditional (Elizabethan-era language) form. There is usually organ accompaniment for the hymns and service music, but no choir. The nursery is usually NOT available for this service. , 8:00am; The Nursery is open for programs between the services and the 10:30 service. , 9:00am; The Choir Practices most Sundays at this time in the Sanctuary. On Second Sundays, the Celebration Band practices. , 9:15am; Christian Formation for all ages. , 9:15am; Holy Eucharist using Rite II in the Book of Common Prayer. This is a modern language service. Except on the second Sunday of each month (when we do contemorary music) and other special occasions, such as baptism, Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to go to Children's Worship following the greetings. They return at the Peace. Nursery available. , 10:30am; Hospitality Hour Join us following the 10:30 Eucharist for coffee, punch, snacks, and conversation. , 11:45am
Mon, Nov 24: Al-Anon (support group for family members of alcoholics) meets in Wheeler House , 6:00pm; Boy Scouts troop 98 meets in Comfort Hall , 7:00pm
Tue, Nov 25: English as a Second Language Class , by St. Tammany Literacy Assistance, in Wheeler House. , 9:30am; The Girl Scouts meet in Comfort Hall. , 5:00pm; English as a Second Language class, offered by the St. Tammany Literacy Assistance program in Wheeler House. , 6:30pm
Wed, Nov 26: Bible Study Starting Wed., 9-24-08, the group will begin the study of the Gospel of Luke, followed by The Acts of the Apostles. No preparation is necessary so come join the discussion and fellowship in the Morgan Library , 10:00am; Holy Eucharist , Rite II with contemporary music. , 5:30pm; Bible Study . This fall: Peter and Paul; The Early Years of the Church. , 6:30pm

Major Events

Fri, Nov 21: Deadline for the Coat Drive . We are collecting clean, usable coats for The Smaritan Center in Slidell. The coats will be used as part of the One Warm Coat program. Coats should be placed in the designated receptacle in Comfort Hall, near the water cooler.
Sat, Dec 13: Episcopal Church Women Advent Luncheon Details TBD. This event is usually catered, and includes a Christmas ornament exchange. , 11:00am

Duty Schedule for November 23
(Christ the King)

ALTAR GUILD
SATURDAY SETUP	Anne Hancock
BETWEEN	Aldie Jacobs	Elsie Allen
CLEANSE	Nancy Ritzmann	Adriana Bowman
COLOR/NOTES	Green
8:00 SERVICE
USHERS	Henry Casserleigh	Ophelia Banks
EMS	Pam Smith
ACOLYTE	Marina Wilson
10:30 SERVICE
EMS	Karen Roberts	Sudee Campbell
USHERS	Aldie Jacobs	Bob Lawrence
FIRST READING	Jim Epperson	Ezekiel 34:11-16,20-24
SECOND READING	Shiela MacArthur	Ephesians 1:15-23
PSALM & GOSPEL	Psalm 100	Matthew 25:31-46
INTERCESSION	Bob Lawrence
ACOLYTES	Brandon Bowman
ACOLYTES	Jenna Losh	Veronica Michel
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP	Cassie Baker	Alice Barattini
HOSPITALITY HOST	Kate Cash
BREAD BAKER	Jacques Walker
VESTRY	L. J. Hunt
EUCHARISTIC VISITOR	Deacon Dick Almos

If you are serving on the altar, please show up at least ten minutes before the service.

Contact Information

The Right Rev'd Charles E. Jenkins, III, D.D., Bishop of Louisiana
http://www.edola.org
The Rev. Ernie Saik, Priest In Charge
The Rev. Dick Almos, Deacon
Elizabeth Cortés, Administrative Assistant

Hours: Tue-Fri 9:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Voice: 985/643-4531
FAX: 985/641-5842
Irina Vychko, Choir Director & Organist