All Saints' Sunday November 5, 2006

Sunday Announcements

All Saints' Sunday November 5, 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.

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Services This Week
Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday

5:15 pm Evening Prayer

Tuesday, November 7

5:30 pm Episcopal Campus Ministry
Ms. Lee

Wednesday, November 8

10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1928
Mr. Elkins-Williams

Thursday, November 9

5:15 pm Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake

Sunday, November 12 (Green)

The Twenty-Third after Pentecost (Proper 27)

7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Lee

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 Holy Eucharist Rite I
(Carolina Meadows)
Ms. Lee

5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Frazelle

9:30 pm Sung Compline

Readings: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146 or 146:4-9; Hebrews 9 24-28; Mark 12:38-44

Announcements

Bach's Lunch

On Tuesday, November 14, at 12:15 pm Alexander Anderson of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chapel Hill will present a recital on the Kleuker Organ in the church.

12:30 Social Hour

Please come to the 12:30 social hour after the 11:15 service every Sunday for a hearty welcome to the Chapel of the Cross and light refreshments. This event is managed totally by parishioners so we welcome new volunteers; please sign-up in the dining room.

In Mission With Honduras

Global Missions Committee invites all interested parishioners to join us in the parlor at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 7, as we begin planning our 2007 trip in mission with Honduras. Our destination this year will be San Patricio, the first Episcopal church in the state of Yoro and a dynamic new parish ministering to inner-city laborers in El Progreso, an industrial city in northern Honduras. San Patricio has asked for our help with construction of their church building, with children's church school, with liturgy and parish organization. We have much to give to and much to learn from the clergy and parishioners there. Come share in our mission partnership with the Diocese of Honduras. If you wish to participate but can't attend the meeting, please email annhenley@msn.com.

Social Ministry Steering Committee Needs You

The Social Ministry Committee is urgently seeking parishioners to serve on the Steering Committee for Refugee Resettlement. The committee will function as a team responding to the needs of our Burmese families. The current Steering Committee needs help in coordinating the program and interfacing with the refugees to make major decisions regarding their care. This is a rewarding opportunity to participate in the outreach of the parish and serves a crucial need as we work to resettle our new families. The project involves few meetings, and it is time limited. For more information contact Peggy Pratt at pegpratt@nc.rr.com or Barbara Tremblay at btrem@verizon.net.

Project 5000

Many thanks for the strong support once again for Project 5000. So far we have received over 200 boxes with many still out. If you have a box you have not yet filled or have not yet returned, please return it filled Sundays on the bench outside the parish office or to the office during the week. We hope to get those in and delivered the Inter-Faith Council as soon as possible. Please remember that there are always receptacles in the parish office and near the elevator to drop off non-perishable food for IFC. Thank you.

Episcopal Campus Ministry

ECM is the fellowship group for undergraduates. A ministry of the Chapel of the Cross and an official UNC-CH student organization, we meet every Tuesday at 5:30 pm in the campus center for program, worship service and dinner. Undergraduates of any faith or denomination are welcome to join us. For more information go to http://www.unc.edu/ecm.

Gifts Discernment And Spiritual Formation Group

Cross Ties, the young adult fellowship at the Chapel of the Cross, is beginning a gifts discernment group for 20-and-30-somethings without children. We will be using a book called The Three Colors of Ministry, which guides us through the study of biblical characters and other tools to help us discover and use our spiritual gifts. We will meet one evening in mid-November to plan and then work through the book together starting in mid-January. Contact David Frazelle at dfrazelle@thechapelofthecross.org, for more information or to sign up. The group is limited to 12.

Intergenerational Church School Next Sunday

Second grade students through adults will participate in an intergenerational event next Sunday, November 12 from 10:20-11:05. 2 year old through 1st grade classes will meet as usual. Members of the Ad Ed Committee designated by a yellow hat will have tickets for room assignments and will be at all exit/entrance doors of our buildings. There will be 6 groups meeting in various locations in the church. This event will provide activities about hunger with a special emphasis on Goal 1 of 8 of the MDG's (Millennium Development Goals) which calls us to alleviate hunger and extreme poverty by 2015. Help assemble bags of 6 bean soup for our area food pantry, engage in a few games and activities and consider one thing you and your family can do to help meet the goal by 2015.

Advent Prayer Groups

Six prayer groups meeting three times each are being offered for the season of Advent. The groups will engage in the lectio divina prayer form. Information about this is in the Nov. Cross Roads with a registration form. You may also find a brochure and registration forms in the dining room tract rack. The deadline for forms is Nov. 25.

Book Study

Mary: the Imagination of her Heart (by the Rev. Penelope Duckworth) book study begins Monday, Nov 6, at 7:30 pm in the parlor. Copies of the book are in the main office and can be picked up by those who signed up to participate. There are three extra copies for purchase. Discussions continue on the next two Mondays, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20. The discussion will be facilitated by the Rev. Martha Hart.

Heifer Project Countdown

Just one more week to complete our Heifer Ark Project. We are $1,300.00 short of our goal! Please consider making a donation to help alleviate hunger worldwide. Donations are tax deductible. We have created "In Honor of" cards with envelopes for you to give a donation as a gift. Consider Christmas gift giving and purchase now to limit the frenzy of holiday shopping and give a gift that makes a difference! See to the display in the dining room. Make your donation and add a puzzle piece for each $12.50 given. Checks are to be made payable to the Chapel of the Cross, earmarked Heifer.

UNICEF Boxes

If you collected money during Halloween week for UNICEF, please return the box of money to the church office as soon as possible.

Call For Soups And Casseroles

The Good Samaritan Guild is once again asking parishioners to get out those tried and true recipes and help restock our freezer with nutritious soups and casseroles which are then taken to parishioners in times of need. Please use pans and containers that do not have to be returned. Multiple small portions are much more useful than a large casserole, as food generally goes to a couple or an individual. Please date your contributions and label them with ingredients. It is helpful to mark them for Good Samaritans. They are stored in the freezer in the dishwashing room. If you bring it during the week, the office staff can direct you. Questions? Contact Peggy Pratt (call office for number) or pegpratt@ nc.rr.com.

Christmas Wreaths

DECK THE HALLS.... with beautiful, scented, balsam wreaths from the great state of Maine. Wottons' Evergreens has been working with the Chapel of the Cross for the past ten years providing us with this unique mission fund raising opportunity. Buy one for yourself or send one to friends and loved ones for Christmas. Look for us following the services on November 5, 12, and 19 for more details.

Episcopal Youth Community

There will be NO EYC tonight! We are all still recovering from the LOCK IN. EYC will return in its usual time and place next week! EYC meets most Sundays from 5:30 - 7:30 in the dining room. We invite and encourage all sixth through twelfth graders to participate. Contact Caren at cparker@thechapelofthecross.org with any questions.

CrossTies

CrossTies returns for round three on Saturday, November 11th from 5:30-8pm in the dining room and parlor. These dinners are now open to parishioners of all ages, with an emphasis on young adults and families with children. Our focus will be a selected topic or reading with the group's reaction and interaction to follow. Come see what it's like to forget about "hi, how are you?" and dive into the deeper conversations we all seek. Bring a side dish, salad, or beverage to share and enjoy an entree provided by the church. Babysitting is on-site and has included arts and crafts, dessert-art, and story time. The fee for babysitting is $5.00 per child. For the purposes of space and entree planning, all dinner guests are kindly asked to RSVP to Stacey Richardson (call office for number) at staceyr3@gmail.com.

Voting God's Politics

This "issues guide for Christians," a project of Sojourners and a Call to Renewal, is available in the tract rack in the dining room. Copies are limited. If there are none available when you peruse the rack, you can order a copy from www.sojo.net or by calling 800-714-7474.

Mark Your Calendar

Advent Quiet Day

The Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams will lead the Advent Quiet Day on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm in the Dining Hall at Camp New Hope. Advent readings will be the scriptural basis for contemplation, with silent times for prayer and reflection, a quiet lunch and a concluding Eucharist. Participants are asked to bring a Bible and a notebook for writing reflections. Camp New Hope is located on Highway 86 north of Chapel Hill. Casual dress is encouraged. Breakfast snacks and a light lunch with vegetarian options will be served ($6 contribution requested). Carpooling will be available. Please stop by or call the parish office at 929-2193 to sign up for the Quiet Day. For more info, contact Jan Seabock (call office for number) at jseabock@mindspring.com or visit www.newhopeccc.org.

UMAC Chili

The University Ministry Advisory Council welcomes graduate and undergraduate students to the first annual Chili at the Chapel gathering on Sunday evening, Nov. 12, beginning at 7:30 pm, on the front lawn. Prepare to feast on chili and cornbread, hot apple cider and s'mores straight from the hearth. We will enjoy our time together and then end our evening with Compline. It is an opportunity to get to know other folks who find spiritual support and community here. Feel free to bring your friends too.

Dedication Of Dobson Organ III

Festive Concert of Music for Organ, Soprano, and Chamber Orchestra Tuesday, Nov. 21, 8:00 pm, Dr. Susan Moeser, organist; Molly Quinn, soprano; James Ketch, trumpet. Music by G. F. Handel, J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, and Felix Mendelssohn.

Micah Group Meeting

The Micah Group met for the first time in October and established a mission to support the Church's vision to "strive for justice and peace among all people," specifically through the multi-faith effort to advance the Millennium Development Goals. Our second meeting will take place on Nov. 12 after the 11 am service. Come join us and learn more about the Millennium Development Goals. Contact Patricia Watts Hill with questions or to RSVP, pawatts@earthlink.net.

Environmental Stewardship Committee

The regular monthly meeting of the Environmental Stewardship Committee will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6:00 pm in the parish library. All are welcome. If you have questions about the meeting or about the committee, please contact Linda Rimer (call office for number) at lbrimer@bellsouth.net.

Community Notes

Need Yard/House Work Done?

Support UNC Habitat's domestic and international work trips by hiring one of our handy work crews! Email Nate Nihart at ndn@email.unc.edu with: task that needs to be completed, several dates when work can be done, contact information.

Christ School Open House

Christ School, a boarding and day school of grades 8-12 affiliated with the Episcopal Church, will hold an open house on Nov. 10. The school is known for its college preparatory curriculum, small classes, and its athletic and outdoor programs. It is located in Arden, North Carolina. For information call 800-0422-3212.

The Sunday Announcenments

The deadline for announcements is 10:00 am on Wednesday. Announcements should be brief. Parish related submissions are given priority. Include daytime phone and email address for contact. All submissions are subject to editing; publication of the submission is not guaranteed. E-mail information to submissions@thechapelofthecross.org or leave paper copies in the Publications Assistant's mailbox in the parish office. Email is preferred.

Adult Education This Week

"Saints, Sinners and You" - Gabe Lamazares (parlor)

"Simplifying Your Life and Swearing off Stuff - Perri Kersh (library)

Adult Education Next Week

Intergenerational Event: Hunger and Poverty: Globally, Nationally and Locally

Around our Diocese

Pre-Convention Convocation Meeting

Nov. 14, Chapel Hill, 7:00pm, Chapel of the Cross.

Godly Play Teacher Accreditation Training

St. Mary's Episcopal Church, High Point. For information, visit www.stmarysepisc.org or contact Duana Cisney (call office for number) or duanac@stmaryepisc.org.

Biblical Women, Today's Women: Doers of the Word

ECW Annual Meeting & Worship Retreat, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-11, at St. Stephen's Church, Durham. All-women and men-are invited to this opportunity to explore scripture and faith. Featured speakers: the Rev. Canon Dr. Sam Wells, Dean of Duke Chapel; the Rev. Dr. Jo Bailey Wells, Director of Anglican Studies at Duke Divinity School; and the Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry. For details visit www.ecw-nc.org or call Lisa Towle (call office for number).

Pray With Your Feet

Nov. 19, 6:00-8:00pm at St. Paul's Church, Monroe
Our diocese and Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) are joining to "put feet on our prayers and action into our faith," by working for better conditions for contract farmers. For information, contact Bishop Gloster (call office for number).

Youth and Young Adults

Nov. 17-19 Happening #47 (grades 9-12) The Summit, Haw River State Park
Dec. 1-3 Bishop's Ball (grades 6-12) The Summit, Haw River State Park.

From the Book of Common Prayer, p 15

Principal Feasts

The Principal Feasts observed in this Church are the following:

Easter Day, always the first Sunday after the full moon that falls on or after March 21. It cannot occur before March 22 or after April 25.

Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter Day

The Day of Pentecost, 50 days after Easter

Trinity Sunday, the Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints' Day, November 1

Christmas Day, December 25

The Epiphany, January 6

These feasts take precedence of any other day or observance. All Saints' Day may always be observed on the Sunday following November I, in addition to its observance on the fixed date.

The Environmental Stewardship Committee Green Tip :

Conserve Water! Never leave the water running while you're brushing your teeth.

Last updated: November 4, 2006