Sunday announcements
The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 3, 2006 -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.
Services This Week
Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday
5:15 pm Evening Prayer
Tuesday
Episcopal Campus Ministry 5:30
pm
Mr. Frazelle
Wednesday
10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1928
Mr. Frazelle
Thursday
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
with Healing
Ms. Lee
Sunday, September 10, 2006
The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Frazelle
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Elkins-Williams
11:15 am Morning Prayer and Holy
Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Elkins-Williams
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I
(Carol Woods)
Mr. Frazelle
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Elkins-Williams
9:30 pm Sung Compline
Readings: Isaiah 35:4-7a, Psalm 146 or 146:4-9, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:31-37
Sunday, September 17, 2006
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Elkins-Williams
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Lee
11:15 am Baptism and Holy
Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Lee
9:30 pm Sung Compline
Announcements
Episcopal Campus Ministry
ECM is the fellowship group for undergraduates. We are a ministry of the Chapel of the Cross and an official UNC-CH student organization. We meet every Tuesday evening at 5:30 pm in the Campus Center for a program/worship service and a delicious meal. Undergraduates of any faith or denomination are welcome to join us. For more information: http://www.unc.edu/ecm.
Annual Parish BBQ Sunday, September 10, 2006
The Chapel of the Cross's Annual Parish BBQ is scheduled for September 10 at 6:30 pm. This celebration of fellowship follows the 5:15 pm service on the Parish grounds with a complete meal catered by Gillis's BBQ and includes live music. A tradition that accompanies the BBQ is a parish food drive. In thanksgiving for our bounty, please bring three food items for the IFC Food Pantry. Tickets for the BBQ will be sold after Sunday services and are priced as follows: Adults - $10, Children under 10 - $5, University Students - free. No family will be charged more than $40. PLEASE NOTE: tomorrow we will tell the caterer how many people to prepare for; therefore, all tickets must be purchased by today.
Choir begins
JUNIOR CHOIR: Rehearsals will be held on Wednesdays, from 4:00 to 5:15 (a schedule for the afternoon can be found on the "Music" section of the parish website). All young people from the third grade through high school are welcome to sing in the Junior Choir. Third graders have the option of spending that year with the Cantus Choir.
SENIOR CHOIR: There are openings for soprano, alto, and tenor sections of the choir. Please call Dr. Quinn to arrange an interview. Rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 6.
COMPLINE CHOIR: New choristers are welcome after an interview with Dr. Quinn. Rehearsal is held in the choir room Sundays at 8:00 pm.
PARISH CHOIR: The choir will welcome new members in all sections. The first rehearsal will be held on September 11.
CANTUS CHOIR: Rehearsals for the Cantus Choir will begin on Wednesday, September 13 for children in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades. Registration should be submitted to the director, Linda Everhart immediately or email her at Leverhart@hotmail.com.
Registration for Church School
Registration forms are available in the parish office, at the entrance to the Yates Building, and on the website. Only children and youth who are new this fall or who have a change from last year on any of the information need to complete a new form. If you are unsure as to whether you were registered last fall, there is a listing of all students on the bulletin board in the dining room. All families are asked to complete a Parent Volunteer Form to indicate your willingness to help with programs.
Delegates to the Annual Convention
The Vestry will elect delegates and alternates to the Diocesan Annual Convention (Jan. 26-27 in Greensboro) at its September 21 meeting. Those interested in being a delegate or alternate should contact any Vestry member. Delegates serve three year terms and alternates serve for one year. Current delegates are Robert Wright, Syd Alexander, Vivian Varner, and Paul Carew.
Adult Education Opportunities
1. The Fall, 2006 Sunday Morning Adult Education programming kicks off next Sunday, September 10, with Chancellor Moeser discussing The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, this year's UNC book selection for incoming students.
2. Copies of the Fall, 2006 Adult Education Opportunities brochure are located in your September issue of Cross Roads and on the tract rack in the Dining Room. You may want to keep this for reference since this fall several evening series are scheduled, as well as a number of daytime programs. Dr. Pfaff's Monday evening series, in September, is now full. The Mary Harris Bible Study will resume on Wednesday mornings, the Short Story Reading group will begin reading Faith: Stories edited by C. Michael Curtis. All programs, including Sunday morning classes, are also listed on the Adult Education bulletin board in the Dining Room.
3. Are you interested in Adult Education programs at the Chapel of the Cross? Would you like to serve on the Adult Education Committee? We meet once a month, we ask you to serve for two years, and we are open to new ideas and topics for study. Call or email Nancy Tunnessen for more information. ntunnessen@nc.rr.com.
Foyer Dinner Groups
Interested in meeting new people? Join a Foyer Dinner group where parishioners get to know each other parishioners while sharing a meal. Groups meet about once a month. Dinners are casual, cooking is shared, and participants take turns hosting the meals. The host plans the menu and provides just the main dish. Last year's groups will be reorganized, and a young parents group is planned for those interested in joining it. Sign up sheets can be found in the dining room. Completed forms should be placed in a designated box in the church office. Responses need to be in by September 18. For more information, contact Amelia Carew or Jane Steenstra.
Youth Inquirers Class 2006-2007
Any youth in the 9th grade or higher interested in participating in the Youth Inquirers' Class this year is asked to contact the parish office (929-2193) or talk with David Frazelle or Gretchen Jordan. The Youth Inquirer's Class is a nine month program which meets on Sunday mornings during the Church School time, 10:20-11:05, beginning next week. The class is a time for youth to learn more about the Episcopal Church, to discuss confirmation and to provide a place for them to raise questions and share in discussion with peers and leaders. The program includes several day events and a weekend pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. in January.
Ronald McDonald House Thanks
A group of parishioners cooked and served a feast for the residents of Ronald McDonald House on Monday. The event provided a good opportunity for fellowship. Thanks to all for their time and efforts. Special thanks to Sandra Dunphy who ably organized our team's efforts.
Mark Your Calendar
The Mary Harris Bible Study
The Mary Harris Bible Class will resume, Tuesday, September 5, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am in the parish library. The Class is self-led and has been reading the entire Bible. We will begin reading 2 Timothy on Sept. 5. All are welcome. For further information or questions, please call Mary Schoenfeld .
The Hospitality Guild
Do you enjoy meeting people and welcoming strangers? The Hospitality Guild provides many opportunities to do just that. The Guild, dedicated to caring for the parish and welcoming Newcomers, includes: Greeters, Ushers, Loaves and Fishes, Foyer Dinner Groups, Newcomers Committee, Shepherd to Newcomers, Bread Ministry, Funeral Reception Volunteers, After the 11:15 Service Fellowship and Refreshments, and Guild of the Christ Child. The Hospitality Guild has brochures about these various ministries, which can be found on the tract rack, on the Newcomers table, or in the parish office. If you have further questions, please call: Barbara Day or Mary Schoenfeld.
JIP Pounding Party
The Johnson Intern Program will swing into high gear with the arrival of our new interns on September 6th. Please join us for a "Pounding Party" at the intern house, 216A Green Street, on Tuesday, September 12th, at 7:00 pm. Watch this space for suggestions for needed "pounds." Our focus will be on green products and creating a sustainable household in The Johnson Intern House. For more information about The Johnson Intern Program email sgladin@thechapelofthecross.org.
EYC Begins!
EYC is sponsoring a DUNKING BOOTH and PIE THROWING as part of the Parish BBQ on September 10! Please come out to help run the fun as well as participate. We look forward to catching up with everyone! EYC KICK OFF will be on September 17. Parents and youth are invited to help get the EYC year started. Dinner and entertainment will be provided. EYC meets most Sunday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30. We invite and encourage all sixth through twelfth graders to participate.
Please contact Caren Parker at cparker@thechapelofthecross.org if you have any questions.
Environmental Stewardship Committee
The first Fall meeting of the Environmental Stewardship Committee will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 6:00 pm in the parish library. We will be planning our activities for the coming year so we welcome all members, old and new. If you have questions about this meeting or about the committee, please contact Linda Rimer at lbrimer@bellsouth.net.
Stewards of the Land
The Environmental Stewardship committee invites you to learn more about global warming. On September 19, 2006 at 7:30 pm, you are invited to see "The Great Warming" (http://www.thegreatwarm ing.com/) a documentary filmed in eight countries on four continents, that demonstrates the impact of climate change on our planet, Earth. On Tuesday, October 3, and again on Sunday, October 8, after the 12:15 service, we will be showing the film, "Inconvenient Truth." There will be an opportunity for questions after each showing. If you have questions, please contact Linda Rimer at lbrimer@bellsouth.net.
Servant Leadership School
You are invited to join the Johnson Interns for classes in Servant Leadership 01. The course begins on September 15, from 10 am to 3 pm, at the church and continues over eight weeks, meeting approximately every other week from 10 am to 12 pm, ending December 15 from 10 am to 3 pm. The commitment is 20 hours, total, and the cost is a $50 materials fee. Please call or email for more information: sgladin@thechapelofthecross.org or 929-2193 extension 14.
Calling the young, and the young at heart...
Crossties dinners return to the Church social calendar this fall with a kick-off on Saturday, September 16th from 5:30-8:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This fall series of dinners aims to bring together younger parishioners and those with children by providing on-site childcare during these events. Children's activities will include playground games, story time, making their own desserts, arts and crafts, and scavenger hunts. Babysitters will be with the children while adults socialize over potluck dinners, with the main dish provided by the Church. Other dates being considered are the second Saturdays in October, November, and December. Considering food and childcare issues, please make sure you RSVP to Stacey Richardson at staceyr3@gmail.com. We'd love to have you!
Church of the Advocate Turns Three Years Old
The Episcopal Church of the Advocate, a mission of the Chapel of the Cross, will celebrate the third anniversary of its launching on September 24. All members of the sponsoring parishes, including Chapel of the Cross, are invited to join the people of the Advocate for a festive liturgy and Holy Eucharist on Sunday, September 24, at 5 pm. Dinner fellowship will follow the liturgy. Come celebrate the founding of this growing community of faith! The Advocate meets each Sunday at 5 pm at the Chapel Hill Kehillah, corner of Mason Farm Road and Purefoy Road in Chapel Hill.
Men's Breakfast Group
Please mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Chapel of the Cross Men's Breakfast Group to be held on Wednesday, September 27th, at 7:30 am. The group resumes its fall schedule after a two month summer recess. Watch future issues of this "Bulletin" for more information on the speaker.
Habitat Golf Tournament
We invite you to help our parish's Habitat partnership by participating in the upcoming golf tournament (1 pm, September 25 at The Preserve). The sixth annual Play for Pars Tournament (http://habitat.unc.edu/playforpar/) is our major source of revenue for the building season of 2006-2007. You can support the effort by registering as a golfer, sponsoring a player (clergy members Stephen Elkins-Williams, Vicky Jamieson-Drake, and Tammy Lee will be playing!), or assisting the coordinating committee. Contact Lucinda Thompson (lucinda.nc@gmail.com) for details.
Autumn Quiet Day
The Spiritual Life Committee is pleased that Lorna Collingridge will lead a quiet day of mediations on Hildegard of Bingen (please see the August Cross Roads) on Saturday, October 7, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Hillsborough. Lorna is a native of Australia who wrote her dissertation on four of Hildegard's songs. She currently directs the music program at Immaculata School in Durham and has been a Visiting Scholar at Duke Divinity School. You will not want to miss this special day of contemplative prayer, reflection, inspired by Hildegard's writings and music. Mark your calendars and sign up now in the Parish Office. Contact Noel Dunivant for more information at ndunivant@mapsnet.com .
Living the Questions October Series
Clergy staff will facilitate a Thursday morning (10:00 - 11:30) and evening (7:30 - 9:00) discussion using the DVD series Living the Questions on October 5, 12, 19 and 26. Please sign up in the parish office. Weekly sessions will include: thirty minute videos featuring such theologians as Marcus Borg, Stanley Hauerwas, Emilie Townes and Nancy Ammerman, and a guided discussion. The October session titles are Thinking Theologically, Creativity and Stories of Creation, Restoring Relationships and Evil and a God of Love: The Place of Suffering. This 12 session series will continue in February and April. Participants may indicate individual session attendance or all four sessions. LTQ will meet in the Library both morning and night except for October 19, evening group.
Stewardship Opportunity
Refugee Resettlement Meeting
A meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 12, at 7 pm, in the church parlor, for those interested in working directly with Htoe Beh and Pe Pi. Elizabeth Watkins, an ESL teacher and new parishioner, has volunteered to give us a crash course on how to communicate more effectively with them. Brianne Casey, from Lutheran Family Services, will present to us the information we need to proceed with the acculturation process including the areas of confidentiality. Transportation volunteers should also attend. If you would like to work with our new arrivals and have not yet signed up, please do so on the red RRP board in the dining hall. Tax deductible financial contributions are also needed to help meet the cost of their rent and other expenses until they are able to begin working.
Calling all parents and children!
Our parish has been asked to collect any new or used children's books to help in replacing those lost in a fire at St. Mark's/La Guadalupana,Wilson, NC. A literacy program for Hispanic children is a primary ministry of this small church. Please bring any books, in English, to the collection box in the dining room no later than September 17.
Contact Martha Hart, m.andl.hart@earthlink.net.
The Environmental Stewardship Committee Green Tip :
"Green" your lighting: Lighting accounts for 5-10% of the average household energy budget. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents; use natural light as much as possible; use only the lights you need.
Last updated: September 2, 2006
