Sunday announcements
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany - January 14, 2007Note: 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 Fri.
5:15 pm Evening Prayer
Monday, January 15
7:00 pm Special Worship with People with Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Joyner
Tuesday, January 16
5:30 pm Episcopal Campus Ministry
Wednesday, January 17
10:00 am Holy Eucharist
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Mr. Elkins-Williams
Thursday, January 18
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
Sunday, Jan. 21
The Third Sunday after The Epiphany
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Elkins-Williams
9:00 am Baptism and Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Lee
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
Readings: Nehemiah 8:2-10 Psalm 113; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Luke 4:14-21
Announcements
12:30 social Hour
The 12:30 Social Hour resumes after the 11:15 am service. Please join us in the dining room for refreshments and fellowship.
Sung Compline resumes
Sung Compline resumes tonight at 9:30 pm. Please join us and "set your mind on the things that are above, where Christ is."
Epicopal Youth Community
See you tonight! EYC meets most Sundays from 5:30 - 7:30 in the dining room. We invite and encourage all sixth through twelfth graders to participate. Please contact Caren Parker at cparker@thechapelofthecross.org with any questions.
Approaching the Eucharist
Last Sunday's wonderful - but too brief - discussion on "Approaching the Eucharist as Episcopalians" left some parishioners with new or unanswered questions. The Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams has generously agreed to follow up last week's presentation with a question-and-answer session in the Library at 10:20 am.
Sister Mary Margaret Weber
"Is Your God Too Small?" presented by Sister Mary Margaret Weber, co-director of "A Place for Women to Gather" and "Wellsprings of Wisdom" in Raleigh will convene in the Parlor following the 9:00 service today. Sister Mary Margaret is a Catholic Sister of the Holy Cross and has been for over 40 years. She is a popular speaker and retreat leader throughout the Triangle. She has ministered in schools, parishes and hospitals and has a keen interest in accompanying men and women as they explore their relationship with the holy. Today's session will explore various images of God. She will expand upon today's presentation in three Tuesday evening sessions on Jan., 23, 30 and Feb. 6 from 7:30-9:00. If you plan to attend the evening sessions, you are encouraged to indicate so by signing up on the list in the parish office or on the Ad Ed bulletin board in the dining room so that sufficient class materials can be prepared. Today's session is self contained and does not indicate participation in the evening sessions.
This Week
Episcopal campus Ministry
This Tues., Jan. 16, Episcopal Campus Ministry will return for the spring term. Please join us for a welcoming liturgy and the $3 dinner to reconnect after the break. As always we meet at 5:30 pm in the campus center. Welcome back ECM! See y'all Tuesday!
Next Sunday
Newcomers Classes
Two orientation sessions for newcomers will be held in the parlor, at 10:15 on Sun., Jan. 21 and Jan 28. All those who would like to learn more about the Chapel of the Cross and meet some of the staff and other newcomers are encouraged to participate.
Adult Ed Next Sunday
"God's Mission, the Church's Ministry and Our Calling" Patricia Watts Hill and Nancy Tunnessen will lead. A classic axiom is that mission is God's transforming action in the world. David Bosch, the South African theologian, offers a succinct definition of mission: "Mission is the good news of God's love, incarnate in the witness of a community, for the sake of the word." What do the Scriptures imply about mission? What is included in the "ministry" of a church? What do you understand mission to mean.
Parish Notes
Parish Choir Openings
The Parish Choir is open to new members. All are welcome, but tenors and basses are especially needed. Speak with Dr. Quinn if you are interested in singing with us.
Cantus Choir Openings
Children in 1st or 2nd grade may enroll now in the Cantus Choir for the second semester. Call Linda Everhart for more information.
Nursery Help Needed
We have lost two of our nursery employees and have not yet found replacements for them. If you know of anyone who is interested in working with young children on Sunday mornings for 3-4 hours or who would job share with another person or two rotating responsibilities, please share those names with Joy Gattis, Boykin Bell or Gretchen Jordan. Older high school or college students are welcome!
Mark Your Calendar
The Adult Inquirers' Class
The Adult Inquirers' Class, originally scheduled to begin Jan. 8, will meet Monday nights in the parlor from 7:30 to 9:00 beginning Jan. 22. Staffed by the Rector and other clergy, this class explores Christianity from an Episcopal perspective. Believers raised in other traditions, new Christians, and Episcopalians looking for a deeper understanding of their faith will find this a stimulating and helpful course. It is required for adults wishing to be confirmed by Bishop Curry on May 6. No pre-registration necessary.
Library Committee
On Sat., Jan. 27 from 9:30-11:30 am, the Library Committee will meet in the Parish Library. All who are interested are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Maggie Keller at by email at mskeller@unc.com (email preferred).
The Men's Prayer Breakfast
The Men's Prayer Breakfast will meet for the first time in 2007 on Wed., Jan. 24, at 7:30 am in the chapel. The year will begin with the MPB offering intercessory prayer. If you have a prayer request, please forward it to tony@tony hawkinsre.com. After prayer, there will be breakfast and fellowship in the parish hall. All are invited to pray with us.
In Mission With South Africa
Visitors from Kwasa Centre in Springs, near Johannesburg, will be our guests February 3-5. You can help to welcome the Rev. Sharron Dennie, three teachers and two students by:
· hosting or being an event-partner
· transporting visitors mid-day on Saturday or Sunday
· cooking a South African dish (recipes provided!)
· eating South African supper on Sun.
· contributing $25 toward a child's $750 scholarship
The Global Mission Committee has designated Kwasa as a place the Chapel of the Cross can do work toward the Millennium Development Goal to "achieve universal primary education." To volunteer call or email Barbara Day at bday1@unc.edu or Martha Dill at m.dill@earthlink.net.
Stewardship
Donate Girl Scout Cookies to Soldiers Stationed Overseas
As part of this year's Girl Scout cookie sales, you can make a tax-deductible donation (in any amount) that will be used to purchase cookies for our servicemen and women who are stationed overseas. Local Girl Scouts will be accepting donations for Operation Cookie Drop through March 1. If you would like to contribute and have not been contacted by a Girl Scout, you can make your Operation Cookie Drop donation through Junior Girl Scout Troop 219. Contact the troop leader, Lorraine McBride, or lbmcbride@aol.com.
21st Crop Walk
The IFC is looking for people interested in coordinating or being on the CROP Walk planning committee. The 21st Annual Chapel Hill/Carrboro CROP Walk is a fun, family-friendly event which will be held on Sun., April 15, and helps to raise money and awareness about local and world hunger. The Chapel of the Cross has played a large part in the Crop Walk over the years. The full planning committee will meet about once a month, Jan.-May, for about 1-1.5 hours. Individual members will mainly make phone calls and send emails to help create a successful event. Many parts of the Chapel Hill walk just fall into place - the same folks have done their parts for so many years that it just happens. We will provide an organizing guide that runs through each aspect of the walk and gives timelines, materials and "How To?" info. If you think you would enjoy being a vital part of this exciting event, please contact Charles Williams, ext. 15 or email at assistant@ifcmail box.org.
Wood Cutting Day
Jan. 20 is wood cutting day at the Chapel of the Cross. Volunteers gather on several weekends each winter to cut and deliver wood for those in our community who need it for heating fuel. The second date of this winter is the morning of Sat., Jan. 20. We need volunteers who can saw, split, and load wood. If you have a pickup truck and wood cutting gear, that's especially helpful. Everyone who's interested in helping can contact David Brown (call office for number) for directions to the site. Look for later announcements about other dates this winter.
Senior High Trip
The Chapel of the Cross is taking a Sr. High trip to New Orleans, LA, this summer. This trip is open to rising 9th-graders through just-graduated seniors. We have 20 places for youth on this trip. The dates of our trip are July 28 through August 5. To secure a place on this trip, the relevant forms and a $50 deposit are due by Feb. 1, (forms located outside David's office door and in the parish office). A $300 payment will be due March 26. The remaining balance of $300 will be due June 13. The cost of our trip to families is $650. This amount helps cover transportation, food, accommodations, work supplies, materials and activities for the week. There are no hidden costs, and we encourage youth to bring only a small amount of spending money for sodas, souvenirs and airport food. Whatever financial aid you need is available. Contact David Frazelle at 929-2193 to request scholarships.
Harris Teeter Suitcase Donations
Thompson Child & Family Focus has an ongoing need for suitcases that are new or in good condition. If you have earned a suitcase as part of the recent Harris Teeter VIC incentive program and do not need it, we hope that you will consider donating it to Thompson. We will be collecting suitcases until mid-February. If you have any questions, contact Lorraine Belden McBride at lbmcbride@aol.com.
Thompson Child & Family Focus
Thank you to everyone who picked up tags and returned clothing and cottage items for the children at Thompson CFF! We made a large delivery of donations that arrived in time for Christmas. You can take advantage of the January sales to donate items for tags that you may have picked up in December. Donations should be returned to church by Sun., Jan. 21. If you have any questions or would like the list of Thompson needs emailed to you, please contact Lorraine Belden McBride at lbmcbride@aol.com or Marsha Pate at map37215@bellsouth.net.
Club Nova Thrift Store Help
Club Nova raises funds for its programs through its adjoining thrift shop. The thrift shop offers quality second-hand goods such as clothing, books, music, household and kitchen items and select furniture. Open Tue. through Fri. from 10 am to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, Club Nova Thrift Shop gladly accepts both material and monetary contributions during regular business hours (all donations are tax deductible). The community's support and generosity through volunteering and donating goods is greatly appreciated and always welcome. To learn more information, call shop coordinator, Camellia Morton.
Community Notes
Nordic Choir to Perform
The Luther College Nordic Choir conducted by Craig Arnold, will present a concert of sacred music at Chapel Hill Bible Church on Wed., Jan. 17, at 7:30 pm. This performance will feature works by Tallis, Finzi, Clausen, F.M. Christiansen, Bach, Durufle and Brahms. This concert will also feature the Triangle Youth Chorus and CANTIQUE. For tickets and additional information, visit the website at http://music.luther.edu or call TicketWorks.com. There will be no ticket sales at the door.
Age Discrimination Seminar
Tue., Jan. 23, Julie McMullin, Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean for Research, Arts and Science, University of Western Ontario will present:"Age Discrimination." The seminar will take place from 3:30-5:00 pm at the Institute on Aging, 720 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., second floor conference room. These events are free and open to the public.
Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill
Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill invites families of prospective students to an Open House for Grades TK - 10, Wed., Jan. 17, from 9:00 - 11:00 am. Please RSVP by calling Syvil Dunlap. For additional information, visit www.trinityschoolnc.org.
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. Email 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
Is Your God Too Small? -Sister Mary Margaret - Parlor
Holy Communion-The Rev. Stephen Elkins-Williams - Library
Adult Education Next Week
Newcomers Class -Stephen Elkins-Williams and friends
God's Mission, the Church's Ministry and Our Calling - Patricia Watts Hill and Nancy
In Mission with Honduras
Destination San Patricio...
The Global Missions Committee encourages you to be part of our 2007 mission cooperative with Iglesia San Patricio in El Progreso, Honduras. Here's how: Visit our after-services display table in the dining room and buy-at reduced prices-2007 calendars and packets of post cards featuring Chip Matteson's photographs of our 2006 mission trip to Honduras. Proceeds will help fund this year's mission...
...Be a Missionary
Picture yourself as part of the 2007 mission team working to help San Patricio parishioners help themselves. Mission brochures and application forms available at our display table, on the tract rack in the dining room, online, and at the back of the chapel and the church. San Patricio has asked for parish mission team assistance in:
· Vacation Church School for children
· Sunday School Teacher Training
· Altar Guild / Liturgical Training
· Light Construction
· Micro-Business Training for Cooperative Workshops
...Contribute
Share our abundant resources with our Honduran brothers and sisters in Christ as they build the first Episcopal church in the state of Juro. Contributions to San Patricio's ministry and our mission initiative may be made to Chapel of the Cross and designated "Global Missions Fund." Contact annhenley@msn.com for more information about any of the chapel of the Cross' Honduras mission opportunities.
The Environmental Stewardship Committee Green Tip :
Did Santa bring new clothes? Re-cycle your old ones by giving them to your favorite charity or packing them up for the annual ABC Sale!
Last updated: January 13, 2007
