Sunday Announcements
Note: Personal phone numbers are removed from the Web version of the Sunday announcements. Please consult your Parish Directory, use e-mail if an address is given, or call the parish office at 919-929-2193 to find out more about the news.
Archives
Today, March 14, The Fourth Sunday in Lent
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Lee
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Elkins-Williams
11:15 am Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Elkins-Williams
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I (Carol Woods)
Mr. Elkins-Williams
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Dr. Morley
9:30 pm Sung Compline
Readings: Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3,11b-32
Worship Services
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri.
5:15 pm Evening Prayer
Monday, March 15
7:00 pm Special Worship with People with Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Joyner
Wednesday, March 16
10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1928
Mr. Elkins-Williams
Thursday, March 17
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
Next Sunday, March 21 -- The Fifth Sunday in Lent
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Elkins-Williams
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
10:00 am Morning Prayer
(Carolina Meadows)
11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
4:00 pm Evening Prayer
(Carol Woods)
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
9:30 pm Sung Compline
Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
Events and Meetings
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am English as a Second Language Classes
Today
5:00 pm Junior Episcopal Youth
Community
6:30 pm Senior Episcopal Youth Community
7:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting
Monday, March 15
3:00 pm Strengthening Families
6:00 pm Website Committee
7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 9 Leaders
7:30 pm Adult Inquirers’ Class
Tuesday, March 16
8:30 am Mary Harris Bible Study
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:30 pm Episcopal Campus Ministry
6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 9
Wednesday, March 17
4:15 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal
4:15 pm Cantus Choir Rehearsal
4:30 pm Capital Campaign
Committee
6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 378
7:30 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 18
5:30 pm Lenten Supper and Study
7:00 pm Vestry Meeting
7:00 pm AA Meeting
Friday, March 19
1:00 pm SAA Meeting
Saturday, March 20
6:30 pm NA Meeting
IFC Needs
The IFC request for this week is rice. Donations may be left in baskets at entrances to the church.
Environmental Stewardship
Green Tip: Fast from carbon for Lent: buy fruits and vegetables from the farmers market.
Adult Education Today
"Jesus as Prophet" with David Jamieson-Drake (chapel)
"Improving Communication with Better Listening Skills" with Will Dudenhausen of the Dispute Settlement Center (campus center)
Adult Education Next Week
"Jesus as Prophet" with David Jamieson-Drake (chapel)
Today
Improving Communication Skills
In the second of a two-part program, Will Dudenhausen of the Dispute Settlement Center will offer tools for better listening and communication at home, at work and at school. Today, he will talk specifically about conflict resolution. You do not need to have attended the first session to participate today. Please join us in the campus center at 10:20.
Jesus as Prophet
In the third of a 4-part series, David Jamieson-Drake will explore the way in which the disciples of the Hebrew prophets began to understand the stories of the prophets’ lives as part of God’s message to the people. The program will begin at 10:20 in the Chapel.
Episcopal Youth Community
EYC will meet today at our normal time (sixth through eighth graders will meet from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and ninth through twelfth graders from 6:30 - 8:30 pm). Join us with your iPod and a song that motivates or moves you. All sixth through twelfth graders are invited to join us for fun and fellowship. Please contact cparker@thechapelofthecross.org with questions or concerns.
Sung Compline
Compline is sung in the church every Sunday evening at 9:30 pm throughout the university semester. All are welcome to this singular opportunity to “worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” If you would like to sing in the choir or assist in some other way, please contact Dr. Quinn at 929-2193 or vquinn@thechapelofthecross.org.
This Week
Special Worship
Celebrate the coming of spring at Special Worship on Monday, March 15, at 7:00 pm in the church. This monthly service of worship, songs, and stories especially for our neighbors and friends with developmental disabilities happens on the third Monday of each month and all are welcome! It is even followed by refreshments! Please contact Dr. Joyner at William.Joyner@src.org for more information.
Adult Inquirers’ Class
Any wishing to know more about the Episcopal Church are invited to a series of Monday night classes from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the parlor. Kristine Dahlberg will lead tomorrow’s discussion of stewardship.
Episcopal Campus Ministry
Episcopal Campus Ministry meets in the campus center at 5:30 pm most Tuesdays during the academic term for fellowship, music, and a hot dinner. Please come and join us for a wonderful time of fellowship and dinner. All undergraduate students are welcome!
Lenten Supper and Discussion
Please join us this Thursday evening (5:30-7:30 pm) as we continue our discussion of the PBS “Justice” series. Last week, we discussed John Rawls’s “veil of ignorance” and asked if Modern Liberalism could stand up in a Gospel-centered community. This week, we will learn about Aristotlean ethics and the value of Freedom. No previous study of philosophy is needed (!), nor is pre-registration. A simple buffet supper (bread, soup and fruit) will be served at 5:30. At 6:00, we will watch a short video of a Harvard ethics class taught by Michael Sandel (www.justiceharvard.org). A discussion guided by clergy, staff and parishioners will follow. This week, the Rev. Vicky Jamieson-Drake and Dr. Wylie S. Quinn will moderate the conversation.
Habitat Build with St. Paul AME
All the Episcopal and AME churches in Orange County have agreed to build a Habitat house together this spring, and we need builders! Chapel of the Cross volunteers will pair up with volunteers from St. Paul AME, so this is a great way to get to know members of our sister parish and help a poorly housed family in our community. We need volunteers for morning and afternoon shifts on March 20, May 1, June 5, and July 10. We also need people to provide lunch for the builders on these days. No experience is necessary! Anyone over 16 can build, with some restrictions for those under 18. To join in, contact Rob Hooke or Harry Watson (or for their telephone numbers call the parish office).
Next Week
Vestry Elections
Next Sunday vestry elections will be held at all scheduled services up to and including the 5:15 service. There are now six nominees: Chrys Bullard, Alice Cotten, Nancy McGuffin, Pat Meacham, Dick Taylor, and Joel Wagoner. Adult confirmed communicants in good standing may vote for four or fewer nominees. A person must be elected by a majority of the ballots cast and be one of the top four vote-getters to become a Vestry member. A run-off election, if necessary, would be held the next Sunday.
Naomi’s Network
Naomi’s Network will gather for corn beef and cabbage on Sunday evening, March 21 at 6:00 pm at Nancy Tunnessen’s home. This is a group for the parish’s widows, a time to support, enjoy and be together. For more info email ntunnessen@nc.rr.com.
Parish Notes
Lenten Mission Offering
This year’s special Lenten offering will benefit the children, youth and young adults who are part of the El Hogar Ministries in Honduras, a program which our parish has supported and worked with for many years. With ongoing turmoil in Honduras, the greatest is need is for food. Therefore, your donations will be used for the purchase of food. $15.00 will provide 250 oranges or bananas; $30.00 will provide 100 lbs of flour; $50.00 will provide 100 lbs. of beans or rice; $100.00 provides food for a day for El Hogar children; $250.00 provides food for all the students, children, youth and young adults at El Hogar. You can collect money in an offering box or simply make a check out to the Chapel of the Cross with “El Hogar” in the memo line and return it on or before Easter. There are still a few offering boxes, available in the dining room.
Awakening Heart
Awakening Heart, our parish contemplative prayer support group, will not meet this month in deference to the scheduling of the Lenten Quiet Day on the same day. If you are developing or sustaining a practice of contemplative prayer or meditation please keep Awakening Heart in mind as a group that can support you in your practice. We meet in Room 1 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am on the second Saturday of each month, and our next regular meeting will be in Eastertide on April 10. In the past, we have also met on Holy Saturday about 9:30 am, following the Liturgy of the Word. If you have any questions concerning Awakening Heart, please contact Jane Dyer (call the parish office for her phone number).
Flower Deliverers Needed!
Help is needed in delivering small flower arrangements. Delivery time is usually one to two hours on one Monday per month after 11:00 am. If you would like to be a part of this tradition, please call Mary Guckes (call parish office for her number).
Easter Flower Remembrances
The March issue of Cross Roads has the form for flower remembrances, but there are also some forms in the office. The due date is March 29, to give time for the names to be put into the Easter bulletin.
Mark Your Calendar
CROP Hunger Walk -
You Can Help Reduce Hunger!
Sunday, March 21, marks the 24th Annual Chapel Hill/Carrboro CROP Hunger Walk. Our parish is a sponsor and encourages our faith community to support this important effort aimed at raising money in order to provide food and other resources for people locally and around the world. Stop by the Outreach Ministry Table to find out how you can play an important role either by walking or supporting a walker. Brochures, donations envelopes, and tee-shirts for sale are available at the table. For more information contact Barbara Tremblay or Caroline Williams (get their phone numbers from the parish office) or go on-line at www.cropwalkonlline.org.
Labyrinth Retreat
A half-day retreat will be held Wednesday, March 31 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm at Binkley Church in conjunction with the ecumenically sponsored Holy Week Labyrinth Walk. This is open to 25 participants (first come, first served). The deadline for registration is March 28. To register, contact Velma Ferrell (call parish office for number). The retreat leader is Nancy Corson Carter, member of Church of Reconciliation and a Presbyterian elder. This retreat will consist of gathering, a brief introduction to labyrinths, personal reflection time (opportunity for journaling—through words or drawing!), walking the labyrinth (30-45 minutes), additional reflection time, and group closing time. The cost of the retreat is being partially underwritten by sponsoring churches. A love offering will be received to offset remaining costs. Participants are welcome to make a donation in this way.
A Treasured Affair
In celebration of the 48th Annual ABC Sale, please join us for “A Treasured Affair” hosted by Sarah and Claude Snow on Thursday, April 8 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at 508 Meadowmont Lane. Bring a treasure to donate to the Treasure Room. Appraisals will be done by David Lindquist, owner of Whitehall Antiques at the Villa. RSVP by April 1 to Lila Wolff (call parish office for number). If you wish to make a donation to the event, please make your check out to the Chapel of the Cross and write “ABC Treasured Affair” on the memo line.
Stewardship Opportunities
Countdown to the 2010 ABC Sale!
Setup for the ABC Sale is just four weeks away and we need you! We are still seeking a co-chair for our White Elephant Department and are also seeking Sale Co-Chairs for 2011. We always need volunteers during sale week (April 11-16) and on sale day (April 17) to help make this our best ABC Sale yet! Please visit us in the dining room after the 9am and 11:15am services for more information or complete our volunteer form on this church website. If you have questions, please contact Sale Co-Chairs Christina Balderson or Perri Kersh (for their phone numbers, call the parish office). We look forward to hearing from you.
Donations for the ABC Sale
We hope you’ll set aside your very best donations for our 2010 ABC Sale! We accept items Mon-Thurs on the week of April 12 and take everything from accessories to treasures with the following exceptions:
- Toys (due to new federal safety laws we can no longer accept toys!)
- Large appliances
- Old, worn out shoes/clothing
- Mattresses/Futons/Waterbeds/Sleeper sofas/Metal Bedframes
- Office wall dividers
- Exercise bikes or eqiupment
- Artificial Christmas Trees
- Skis/Ski Boots
- Cleaning supplies/paint
- Ammunition or firearms
If you need assistance getting large items to the church, please contact Nancy Tunnessen (call the office for her number) to schedule a pickup. Those with strong backs and roomy vehicles are needed to help Nancy with these pickups! We also need cakes and cookies for our bake sale and plants for our garden department delivered on Friday, April 16. If your time is tight during sale week but you’re looking for other ways to give, we are currently seeking monetary donations to offset the cost of supplies, volunteer snacks and our Treasured Affair event. The more funds we raise, the more money we have to give away to charitable organizations! Please see Sale Co-Chairs for more information.
Now is the Time!
Did you know that all proceeds made from the ABC sales are returned to the community? Last year $27,000 was distributed to 21 local organizations. This year we’d like to do even better. But in order to know who needs the money, we need your help. Please encourage your favorite community organization to apply for an ABC grant. To do this, direct their executive director or grant writer to The Chapel of the Cross website. To read guidelines and find an application form, go to thechapelofthecross.org. Pull down Outreach and click on Outreach Funding Requests. Then click on ABC Sale Funds and Disbursement. Appllications will be accepted until March 31. Direct questions to Terry Johnston, ABC Subcommitte chair at Terry.Johnston@dhhs.nc.gov.
Community Notices
IFC Special Orientation Session
The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service is holding a special one hour orientation session for its congregational liaisons, volunteers and others who are interested. The purpose of the meeting is to bring everyone up to date on IFC plans and facts associated with its building projects. The date is Thursday, March 18, at 6:00 pm at the Church of the Holy Family, 200 Hayes Road, Chapel Hill. If you can attend, please notify Alice Cotten (call COTC parish office for her number).
For Protection
"Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be defended by thy gracious and ready help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."
Book of Common Prayer, p.832
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