Sunday Announcements
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Today, Feb. 28 - The Second Sunday in Lent
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Dr. Pfaff
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Dr. Joyner
11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Dr. Joyner
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I (Carol Woods)
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
9:30 pm Sung Compline
Readings: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17--4:1; Luke 13:31-35
Services This Week
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri.
5:15 pm Evening Prayer
Wednesday, March 3
10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1928
Mr. Elkins-Williams
Thursday, March 4
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Elkins-Williams
Next Sunday, March 7, The Third Sunday in Lent
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
(Carolina Meadows)
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Lee
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
9:30 pm Sung Compline
Readings: Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
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 1
3:00 pm Strengthening Families
7:00 pm UNC Habitat for Humanity Partnership
7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 9 Leaders
7:30 pm Women’s Study Group
7:30 pm Adult Inquirers’ Class
Tuesday, March 2
8:30 am Mary Harris Bible Study
5:00 pm Centering Prayer
5:30 pm Episcopal Campus Ministry
6:00 pm Environmental Stewardship Committee
6:30 pm Boy Scout Troop 9
Wednesday, March 3
9:00 am Women’s Study Group
10:45 am Parish Communications Committee
4:15 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal
4:15 pm Cantus Choir Rehearsal
6:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 378
7:30 pm Senior Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 4
3:00 pm Strengthening Families
5:30 pm Building & Grounds Committee
5:30 pm Lenten Supper and Study
7:00 pm AA Meeting
Friday, March 5
1:00 pm SAA Meeting
3:30 pm Girl Scout Troop 66
Saturday, March 6
6:30 pm NA Meeting
IFC Needs
The IFC request for this week is spaghetti sauce. Donations may be left in baskets at entrances to the church.
Environmental Stewardship
Green Tip:Fast from carbon for Lent: walk and bike more; drive less.
Adult Education Today
Annual Parish Meeting (church)
Adult Education Next Week
Jesus as Prophet with David Jamieson-Drake (chapel)
Improving Communication with Better Listening Skills
with Will Dudenhausen of the Dispute Settlement Center (library)
Today
1st & 2nd Grade Worship Class
The class will meet today and again on March 21 during the 9:00 service in Room 2 in the basement. The lesson for February is on Lent and the disciplines associated with the season. Parents are reminded to come for children at the time ushers direct parishioners to Holy Eucharist.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Chapel of the Cross will take place in the church today from 10:00 to 11:00 am. All communicants and interested parishioners are invited to come and meet the vestry candidates and hear about the financial health of the parish, including the 2009 report, the 2010 budget, and the status of the master plan and the capital campaign. This once-a-year meeting is a significant part of our parish’s ministry and governance.
Episcopal Youth Community
Join EYC today for food, fellowship and fun! Sixth through eighth graders will meet from 5:00 - 7:00 and ninth through twelfth graders from 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Please contact Caren Parker with questions or concerns. The previously scheduled lock-in at St. Paul’s in Cary has been has been cancelled (for now). It will be replaced by a lock-in at the Chapel of the Cross on March 5. We will meet at the church at 7:00 pm on Friday night. Pick up will be at 7:00 am on Saturday morning. Bring your sleeping bag, a pillow, a change of clothes, and a tooth brush. Medical release forms are required. Please let me know if you will participate by Wednesday, so that I can plan for food. Please contact Caren Parker for more information.
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.
This Week
Women’s Bible Study
On March 1 at 7:30 pm and on March 3 at 9:00 am, women will gather in the library for the monthly bible study on women of the Bible. Esther is the lesson for March. New members welcome.
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 in the parlor. Tammy Lee will lead tomorrow’s discussion of personal prayer.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
The Mary Harris Bible Class meets Tuesday mornings in the parish library from 8:30 to 9:30. The class is reading Isaiah and considering questions such as: what will God’s Kingdom be like according to Isaiah, what insights are gained from studying Isaiah, and how are they relevant to our lives? All are welcome to join in these discussions. For more information, please call or email Mary Schoenfeld.
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) as we continue our discussion of the PBS “Justice” series. Last week, we talked about Utilitarianism (the most moral thing to do is what brings the greatest good to the greatest number of people). This week, we will discuss the philosophical arguments of John Locke and Immanuel Kant and whether they stand up in a Gospel-centered community. 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. Stephen Elkins-Williams and Ian Dunn will moderate a conversation about “God-given rights” and the Truth (is Lying ever acceptable?).
Next Week
Parent Gathering
In the first of a two-part program, Will Dudenhausen of the Dispute Settlement Center will offer tools for better listening and communication. On March 14, he will return to discuss assertion skills. These skills can be shared with families to use at home, at work and at school. Please join us in the library on March 7 and March 14 at 10:20.
Jesus as Prophet
In this four part series, David Jamieson-Drake will explore how the Hebrew Scripture prophetic tradition can be applied to the life, words, and signs of Jesus and yet add up to so much more. Prophetic acts that both signify the prophet’s authority from God or formed part of their message will be the topic of next Sunday’s session.
Outreach Committee Meeting
The Outreach Committee will meet Sunday, March 7 at 1:00 pm in the library. All interested parishioners are invited to attend. Please contact Barbara Tremblay if you plan to attend.
Parish Visitors
Parish Visitors will meet at 2:30 pm on Monday, March 8 in the library. All parishioners are welcome to attend and learn more about this important and rewarding ministry to our homebound members. For more information, contact Bob Comey
Parish Notes
Quiet Days Away
Consider spending a day or two in prayer and reflection during the week of March 14-19. A lake front home on Lake Gaston (70 miles from the Chapel of the Cross) will provide the space (6 bedrooms); simple meals will be prepared and the daily offices will be facilitated by Gretchen Jordan. $25.00 per night. Brochures with additional information are available in the dining room. Sign up is posted on the Christian Formation office door.
Devotional Resource and Offering Boxes
Pick up a Lenten offering box and a devotional resource in the dining room to use during the season. The special Lenten offering will purchase food for the children and young adults at the El Hogar Ministries in Honduras. Due to recent turmoil in Honduras, food is the greatest need. As little as $15.00 will purchase as much as 250 oranges or bananas! Your donations do qualify towards the MDGs asking of 0.7% of your net income! There is an assortment of devotional resources for all ages displayed on the credenza in the dining room.
Mark Your Calendar
Lenten Quiet Day
The Spiritual Life Committee invites you to a Lenten Quiet Day to be held in the parish hall of St. Matthew’s Church in Hillsborough on Saturday, March 13 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. The retreat will be led by the Reverend Dr. Jo Bailey Wells in a series of mediations interspersed with periods of quiet for individual prayer and reflection. Rev. Wells is a Church of England priest who currently teaches at the Duke Divinity School. She has also worked in Anglican settings in Uganda, South Africa and Haiti. The theme of the retreat will be about exploring ways to love God with all our heart, soul and strength- not least when circumstances are challenging. Lunch will be provided and the day will end with a celebration of the Eucharist. Donation for lunch will be $10. There is a sign-up sheet on the church office door. For more information, go to the church’s web site at: www.thechapelofthecross.org
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 or go on-line at www.cropwalkonlline.org.
Stewardship Opportunities
Mission Trip to Bay St. Louis
The Carolina Connection is headed back to Bay St. Louis March 3 - 9. Join parishioners from other churches across the state. To talk to Chapel of the Cross parishioners who have taken this trip, contact Barbara Tremblay or Rebecca Yarbrough for more information on the upcoming trip,
Calling All Volunteers for the 2010 ABC Sale!
The ABC Sale is just two months away (Saturday, April 17) and we still have important department co-chair positions that MUST be filled! We are currently seeking a co-chair for the following departments: Sorting, Treasures, Cook’s Corner and Large Item Pickup. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your time and talents with The Chapel of the Cross AND enjoy all of the benefits of fun and fellowship during sale week. Please visit us in the dining room after the 9am and 11:15am services for more information. If your time is tight during sale week but you’re looking for other ways to give, consider making a financial donation to help us cover the cost of volunteer snacks during the week; bake something for our bake sale; or simply set aside your best donations to bring in during sale week. If you have questions, please contact sale co-chairs Christina Balderson or Perri Kersh. You can also find out more about the sale at thechapelofthecross.org by clicking on the ABC Sale link. We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
Community Notices
Speaking Truth
The Coalition for Peace with Justice presents Ben White on Monday, March 1 at 7:00 at Flyleaf Books on MLK Blvd. A 2005 Cambridge University graduate and freelance journalist, Ben White recently wrote Israeli Apartheid: A Beginner’s Guide which is described by Desmond Tutu as “a very strong and clear voice that does not shun from exposing in full, and in a most accessible manner, the essence of Zionism and Israeli policies in Palestine”.
World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer service written by women of Cameroon titled “Let everything that has breath praise God” will be at Amity UMC, 825 N. Estes Dr., corner of Estes and MLK Friday evening at 7:00 pm March 5. In the morning Church Women United have a service called “Meeting the Challenge” at 10:00 am for registration and 10:30 for worship at Church of the Holy Family, 200 Hayes Rd., Chapel Hill. All are welcome. Here is the flier: http://amityumc.org/WorldDayofPrayerFlier.pdf. For more information please contact Cathy Markatos.
Prison Chapel Construction Donations
The Hillsborough Prison Chapel is well on the way to completion. A variety of expected donations of building materials and skilled labor have not materialized-the economic timing was unfortunate. So we find ourselves off budget by about 10% or $25,000-30,000 and are returning to those who have invested the 90% to date for help to complete this construction. Various indoor niceties have been put off, but basic items like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical needs remain. Please make your donations to the Chapel of the Cross with Prison Peace Center designated, or mail directly to Alamance-Orange Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 804, Graham, NC 27253. For more information, contact Terry Johnston.
For Guidance
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what thou wouldest have us to do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, and that in thy light we may see light, and in thy straight path may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p.832
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