Sunday announcements
The Second Sunday In Lent - March 4, 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
Tuesday, March 6
5:30 pm Episcopal Campus Ministry
Wednesday, March 7
10:00
am
Holy Eucharist Rite 1928
Mr. Elkins-Williams
Thursday, March 8
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee
Next Sunday, Mar 11
The Third Sunday in lent
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Frazelle
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
4:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite I (Carol
Woods)
Mr. Frazelle
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
9:30 pm Compline
Readings: Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 103 or 103:1-11; I Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Announcements
Sung Compline Tonight
Sung Compline is offered on Sunday nights at 9:30. Please join us and "set your mind on the things that are above, where Christ is."
12:15 Social Hour
Visitors, Newcomers, Old-timers! Come join us in the dining room for refreshments and fellowship.
This Week
The Adult Inquirers' Class
The Adult Inquirers' Class meets Monday nights in the parlor from 7:30 to 9:00. Tomorrow's topic is "Stewardship: The Main Work of the Church" led by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chase.
Still looking for a Lenten observance?
Centering Prayer continues to meet throughout Lent on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:45 pm in Room 1, in the basement of the church. All are welcome. No prior experience or attendance is necessary. Centering Prayer is a contemporary form of the ancient Christian practice of contemplative prayer. Contact David Frazelle, 929-2193, dfrazelle@thechapelofthecross.org, with questions.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the parish will be held in the church today, at 10:00 am. Parish leaders will discuss the state of the parish and future directions. Nominees for four vestry positions will be introduced.
Episcopal Youth Community
Today EYC will meet for a Game Day party! UNC vs. Duke - Which color blue do you wear? We will meet at Rachel Wilson's house at 3:30. We will have pizza and snacks. Please contact Caren Parker at cparker@thechapelofthecross.org for directions. Hope to see you there!!!
Environmental stewardship
There will be an Environmental Stewardship Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 6 pm in the Parish Library. Please contact Linda Rimer or lbrimer@bellsouth.net.
Next Week
Adult Education in Lent
During Lent, contemplative prayer groups will continue to meet weekly (previous registration is required). Resources and information on other Lenten opportunities (such as the "carbon fast' sponsored by the Environmental Stewardship Committee, the labyrinth at Binkley Baptist Church April 1-6 and the new El Hogar Home for Girls) are available in the dining room.
Parish Notes
Vestry Election
The preferential ballot period for vestry election has closed. Eight nominees were selected. They are Valerie Bateman, Eugene Dauchert, David Dill, Tony Hawkins, Susannah Holloway, Doug Kelly, Ele Ross and Jimmy Satterwhite. Nominees will be introduced at the Annual Meeting today. Vestry elections will take place after each regular service on Sunday, March 18. A run-off election will be held Sunday, March 25 if needed.
New Publications Assistant
We are please to announce that we have a new Publications and Communications Assistant. His name is Marty Rogers and he's a recent graduate of UNC. His email address is mrogers@thechapelofthecross.org. With Marty's coming, we say good bye and wish the best to Chip Matteson as he moves on to new ventures.
Counters Needed
Each Monday morning a group of parishioners meets to count and deposit all money received by the parish during the prior week. We need additional people for this important committee. The group meets at 8:30 each Monday and is usually finished by 11:00. If you would be interested in providing this service to the parish please call the parish accountant Debby Kulik at 929-2193. If she is not in the office, please leave a message and she will return your call.
Triangle Reading Service
Triangle Reading Service is a private, non profit organization that provides live audio news and information for visually impaired, elderly and others who are unable to read printed material. Local and national newspapers and magazines, short stories and other information is read by volunteers and transmitted on a receiver loaned out by Triangle Reading Services. The Chapel of the Cross has a transmitter donated to our loan closet. If you know someone who is in need of it, please contact Peggy Pratt or pegpratt@nc.rr.com Brochures on TRS are available on the rack in the dining room. They can be contacted directly. The Good Samaritan Guild operates a loan closet with medical equipment such as wheelchairs, shower seats, walkers etc. If you are in need, please contact the church office.
Mark Your Calendar
Daylight Savings Begins
Please be sure to set all your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime this Saturday, March 10. Daylight Savings begins earlier this year and all services and meetings on Sunday, March 11 will take place at the new daylight savings time.
Girl Scout Sunday, March 18
Girl Scout Sunday gives girls an opportunity to attend their place of worship and be recognized as a Girl Scout. If you were or are a Girl Scout, please join us March 18 at the 9:00 am service by wearing your Girl Scout pin. If you have an existing troop or your daughter is in a troop, please join us in the front rows for the service. Also, please join us for refreshments between services. Contact Lorraine McBride, Troop 219, by email at lbmcbride@aol.com or Rose Wignall, Troop 1522 and Troop 136, by email at rwignall@nc.rr.com with questions.
Stewardship
ECM Spring Break Mission Trip
ECM is continuing its commitment to helping with the rebuilding effort on the Gulf Coast. We are returning to Camp Coast Care, www.campcoastcare.com, for our Spring Break Mission Trip. All college students are invited to join. Please contact Elizabeth Pfeifer (epfeifer@email.unc.edu) for more information or to sign up.
IFC: Please "Give" During Lent
The IFC Food Pantry continues to need help meeting the increasing needs of those in our community who lack adequate food. Specific requests are for Ramen noodles, canned fruit, macaroni and cheese, canned pasta, canned pinto beans and dry beans (pinto, black and lentil). As you come to church during Lent, consider bringing a can or two of food. Containers for food offerings are in the tower room at the entrance to the church and in the parish office. More information is available from Alice Cotten at acotten@email.unc.edu or 929-2464.
Easter Lily Fundraiser
Order an Easter lily after Sunday services to benefit the UNC/Chapel of the Cross Habitat for Humanity Partnership. With a donation of $15, receive a single-stemmed (4-5 blooms) Easter Lily on Palm Sunday ready for Easter morning. Orders will be accepted until March 25 and forms will also be available in the church office. All the money collected is in support of ECM students Meredith Gilliam, Chris Jochem, and Mary Olive Jones who are joining a team of 30 students biking from Manteo, NC to San Diego, CA to raise money and awareness for affordable housing as part of Bike and Build. Bike and Build is a national organization, www.bikeandbuild.org. Half of the funds from the trip from North Carolina to San Diego will directly benefit the UNC/Chapel of the Cross Habitat Partnership. Our team is trying to raise over $60,000 for Orange County Habitat for Humanity. For more information please contact Chris jochem@email.unc.edu.
Community Notes
Brian Clemens Memorial
The 7th annual Brian Clemens golf tournament will be held March 31 at the The Challenge Golf Club, 1179 Challenge Drive, Graham, NC 27253. The cost is $67 and includes greens fee, cart, drink cart, driving range (with golf balls), and lunch. For more information got to the website at www.BrianClemens.org and complete a registration form there. All proceeds will support the IFC Community House..
ABC Sale
As you can imagine, it takes an enormous amount of work to turn our parish house into bargain central. This year's sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 21. We need much time, many talents and magnificent treasures to make our sale a success. If you can help us with storage, transportation of items, scheduling or by supplying brown bags, please contact Nancy Tunnessen by Friday, April 13. Please contact Allison Worthy , aworthy@nc.rr.com or Ellen Cole at ehc430@aol.com if you have any questions.
Global Climate Change
A program and workshop entitled, "What Must We Do in the Face of Global Climate Change?" with be held Saturday, May 19. Sponsored by the Committee for Environmental Ministry, the North Carolina Council on Churches, and North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light, this program explores the Christian's response to global climate change. For further information, contact Tom Droppers, Environmental Ministry Chair, tdrops@bellsouth.net.
Meals on Wheels
If you or another parishioner could benefit from a hot noonday meal delivered to your home Monday through Friday because of illness or other infirmity, you are urged to contact the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels Program. Contact Jeanie Arnel, Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 1:30 pm.
Club Nova Thrift Shop
Located in Carrboro, Club Nova promotes and provides opportunities for individuals living with mental illness to lead meaningful and productive lives of their choice in the community. As a non-profit organization, 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 Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm 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 the shop coordinator, Camellia Morton.
2007 Swindell lecture
The Bishop's Committee of the Swindell Major Speakers Fund presents keynote speaker Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Episcopal priest, spiritual director and author. The event will take place Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at Haw River State Park. For registration information contact Harrison T. Simons at (919) 693-5547.
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
Parish Annual Meeting - Church (10:00am)
Adult Education Next Week
Parent Gathering: Experiencing Lent with Children (Library)
· Wed., April 11, A Treasured Affair, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.
· Sun., April 15, ABC Set-Up with EYC and Ice Cream Social, 2:00 pm.
· Mon., April 16, Donations and Sorting, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm.
· Tues., April 17, Donations, 8:30 am-9:00 pm.
· Wed., April 18, Donations, 8:30 am-7:00 pm.
· Thur., April 19, Donations, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm.
· Fri., April 20, Volunteer Luncheon 12:00 pm.
· Sat., April 21, ABC Sale Day, 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Clean up-2:00 pm-4:00 pm.
Lenten Question of the Week
During Lent, we are offering to stimulate household discussions every week with the Sunday gospel reading. This week's gospel lesson is Luke 13:31-35. The question is how does it change your relationship with Jesus to see him as a mother hen? To see yourself as a chick gathered under his wing?
Nursery care for infants and young children is available; ask an usher for directions. Children's and Large print bulletins are available from an usher.
The Environmental Stewardship Committee Green Tip :
Save water and energy. Wait for a full load before running your dish washer.
Last updated: March 4, 2007
