Sunday announcements
The Fifth Sunday In Lent - March 25, 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, March 26 - The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00 pm
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Frazelle
Tuesday, March 27
5:30 pm Episcopal Campus Ministry
Wednesday, March 28
10:00
am
Holy Eucharist Rite 1928
The Reverend John Zunes
Thursday, March 29
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Frazelle
Next Sunday, April 1
The Sunday of the Passion, Palm Sunday
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Elkins-Williams
10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I (Carolina Meadows)
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Mr. Elkins-Williams
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist II
Mr. Elkins-Williams
9:30 pm Compline
Readings: Isaiah 45:21-25; Psalm 22:1-11 or 22:1-21; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke (22:39-71)23:1-49 (50-56)
The Feast of the Annunciation - Monday, March 26, 2007
8:00 pm in the Chapel
Music by Charles Villiers Stanford,
Jacob Arcadel, J.S. Bach and Marcel Dupre
Sung by The Parish Choir
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.
Youth Worship Class
Today there will be a worship session for the first and second graders. Children convene in the Campus Center during the 9:00 service. This session will highlight Passover and Holy Eucharist.
Habitat for Humanity
The UNC Student/Chapel of the Cross Habitat for Humanity Partnership will dedicate a new home for Barbara Hopkins and her family today at 2 pm. All parishioners are warmly invited to participate, and refreshments will be available. The home is at 1715 Purefoy Road in Chapel Hill and directions are available at www.orangehabi tat.org/purefoy_directions.html.
Episcopal Youth Community
Please join us in the dining toom tonight from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for Food, Fellowship and Fun! If the weather allows we will be outside playing games - dress to run! Please contact Caren Parker at cparker@thechapelofthecross.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you then!
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 "How Anglicans Believe" led by Dr. Pfaff.
Men's Prayer Breakfast
The Men's Prayer Breakfast will meet Wednesday, March 28th at 7:30 am in the parish hall. MPB is honored to have Dr. Van Quinn, our organist and choirmaster, as the speaker. Dr. Quinn's topic is "Worship & Music". Please bring your ears and questions. Breakfast will be provided by our cook, Jay Reeves. All are invited to join us in prayer, and share breakfast and fellowship while we listen to Dr. Quinn's discourse. If you have a prayer request, please forward it to tony@tonyhawkinsre.com.
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.
Palm Preparation
Altar guild members and parishioners are invited to prepare palms for the Palm Sunday service. Volunteers will meet in the Parish Hall from 9:00 am - 11:00 am on Saturday, March 31 to clean and bunch palms. A sign-up sheet is posted on the door of the Sacristy. Call Janet Turchi (call church office for number) for further information.
Parish Notes
Vestry Election Results
The vestry elections are complete. Congratulations to those elected: David Dill, Tony Hawkins, Ele Ross and Jimmy Satterwhite.
Adult Education Brochures
Please pick up an Adult Education Spring brochure outlining all the educational opportunities for March through early June. You can find these in the parish dining room and at the back of the church and chapel. For more information, contact Gretchen Jordan at the church.
Hospitality Manager Needed
The parish is seeking a person for a part-time position responsible for maintaining the orderliness and hospitality of our facility, especially the kitchen, dining room and parlor as well as serve as a resource for groups using these areas. This position is for up to fifteen (15) hour per week and pays $10.00 per hour. It may require some flexible hours including weekends and Sundays for special services. For more information and a full job description, contact Barbara Hastings at 929-2193.
Children, Palms & Flowers
Children who attend Children's Chapel will have a choice of participating in a processional with palms on Palm Sunday (April 1) and with flowers on Easter (April 8) either in the Children's Chapel service or in the 9:00 am service. If parents would prefer the processional in the 9:00 am service, they will need to escort children to Children's Chapel and sign them in with Joy Gattis. Children in first grade and higher are encouraged to participate in the 9:00 am processionals on both Sundays. Members of the Children and Family Ministry Committee will meet with children on the lawn in front of the church or in the dining room if weather requires indoor gathering. Parents do not need to accompany the older children but are asked to save a seat in the church so children can join them after processing. Please remember to bring fresh flowers to help decorate the cross for the Easter service.
Lenten Offering
We hope many of you are filling up your purple cans with coins and bills to help purchase furniture and accessories for the new girls' home at El Hogar in Honduras. This special collection will be gathered on Easter Sunday, April 8 and the two weeks following. A priest from Honduras will be visiting our parish on April 29 and will speak during the Adult Education forum. Our children and youth will present him with a check reflecting the amount collected by the parish. Your support is encouraged! Checks are welcome and can be made payable to Chapel of the Cross earmarked "Lenten Offering". For more information contact Gretchen Jordan at the church.
Women's Retreat
A group of enthusiastic women parishioners have initiated planning for a women's retreat at Trinity Center, the Eastern North Carolina diocese conference center at Salter Path. While it is almost a year away, a deposit is due now to insure our spaces. Therefore, women of the parish, pick up a brochure in the dining room to learn more about the retreat taking place February 8-10, 2008 and register to attend with a $20.00 deposit. 12 double occupancy rooms are tentatively reserved and an additional eight are available. Triple occupancy is also an option. The weekend will be led by parishioners and staff and combine study, reflection and play. For more information contact Gretchen Jordan at the church.
Website Update
Work on updating the parish web site continues. The committee sends thanks to everyone who completed the survey in February. Information from the survey has been very helpful in planning for a "new and improved" web site. Continue to send your thoughts and ideas to Communications Coordinator, Vivian Harris Varner, vvarner@thechapelofthecross. org.
Junior Choir
Did you know about the choristers' wonderful post-rehearsal tradition? Every Wednesday evening friends share a potluck dinner in the parish dining room from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. It is an excellent time to grow in the parish community! Please join us for supper and bring your favorite recipe if you can. Please contact Marsha Pate (call church for number) or email at marshapate@nc.rr.com if you have any questions.
Presiding Bishop DVD
For anyone interested in viewing the DVD of the November, 2006 Investiture of the Presiding Bishop, Katharine Jefferts Schori, Nancy Tunnessen (call church for number) has the DVD which she is willing to loan. Please sign up in the Parish Office.
Mark Your Calendar
Eradicating Global Poverty
Beginning Tuesday, April 10, for five consecutive weeks, there will be an opportunity for small group study, reflection and discussion using a new curriculum developed by the National Council of Churches on the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's). The study is sponsored by the Micah Group as we continue to deepen our understanding of our engagement with the MDG's and is open to all parishioners. The six sessions are structured around the eight internationally agreed upon goals to end extreme poverty, hunger and disease by 2015. The study includes human interest stories, facts, figures, Bible passages, questions for discussion and action steps.
The book's author, Lalli Lloyd, Chair of the Episcopal Church's Standing Commission on Domestic Mission and Evangelism, will be with us at our first session. Copies of the book are $8.50 and can be provided without charge if needed. You may sign up in the church office or by contacting Patricia Watts Hill (Call church for number) or e-mail pawatts@earthlink.net.
Stewardship
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.ed
Carbon Fast in Lent
Please remember to calculate and report the carbon reductions that you and your family achieve during Lent. There will be a drop-box in the dining room for collecting this information. The Rector will be announcing the Parish total after Easter. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Rimer at lbrimer@bellsouth.net or call the church office for her number.
ABC Sale
In planning your donations for the ABC Sale, please note that we accept almost any type of merchandise, from furniture to clothing, household items to antiques, books to toys. Please, however, do not donate torn, dirty or broken items. Please be aware that some items do not sell well, such as encyclopedias, medical and law texts and holiday items. If you have any questions about an item, please check with us first. Unfortunately, we cannot accept computers, printers, mattresses, futons, car seats, sleeper sofas, metal bed frames (without headboards), oversized furniture or large appliances. If you have any of these items, please chat with us when you drop off your other merchandise, we will have a list of places that do accept them.
The ABC Sale is a treasure of a sale. Everything about it supports community, within our church and globally. It provides a valuable service and fellowship. We cannot do it without your help. Please bring quality goods for donation, bake for the Bake Shop, publicize the Sale and/or donate your volunteer time to the Sale. If you are unable to help this year because of scheduling conflicts or other reasons, you can also help by making a contribution to the Sale to help defray our operating costs. Please contact Co-chairs, Allison Worthy (aworthy@nc.rr.com) or Ellen Cole (ehc430@aol.com) if you have any questions or suggestions about the sale and we hope to see you on Saturday, April 21.
Important ABC Dates to Remember:
· 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.
A Treasured Affair
Years ago, on a Sunday afternoon before the ABC Sale, the ECW held a tea to which treasures were brought and appraised by an expert. It was a lively event that afforded attendees a free appraisal of their donation to the Treasures Room along with a spot of tea and good conversation. In celebration of the 45th annual ABC Sale, this old tradition will be resurrected with a slightly different twist.
This year, we would like to invite parishioners to A Treasured Affair, an early evening gathering to which you are asked to bring a quality item, old or new, for donation to the ABC Sale. David Lindquist, owner of Whitehall Antiques at the Villa, will offer his expert appraisal of your donation. Wyndham Robertson will host the event.
Please Join Us, Wednesday, April 11th, 2007, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
520 Hooper Lane
RSVP by April 4th
Ellen Cole, Ehc430@aol.com (call church for phone number) or
Allison Worthy, aworthy@nc.rr.com (call church for phone number)
Community Notes
Church of the Advocate
The Church of the Advocate invites the people of the Chapel of the Cross to walk the Way of the Cross with us on Good Friday, April 6, through downtown Carrboro. We will gather in front of the Carrboro town hall at 2:00 pm, and will end at the old Carrboro cemetery around 3:00 pm. For further information, please visit our website: www.ouradvocate.org.
Grief Recovery Groups
The UNC Hospitals Bereavement Support Services is offering a Community Grief Recovery Group this spring. This group is free of charge, open to anyone grieving a death regardless of faith background, and will focus on sharing and moving toward healing. We will meet at the United Church of Chapel Hill for seven consecutive weeks beginning on Monday, April 9, from 6:30-8:00 and ending on Monday, May 21. For more information or to enroll, please contact Heidi Gessner, UNC Bereavement Coordinator (call church office for number) or hgessner@unch.unc.edu.
Summer Camp
Camp Fun in the Son is now taking applications for the summer 2007 program. The camp is a fully inclusive program offering a fun-filled summer for rising 6th through rising 9th graders. For more info visit www.campfunintheson.com or call the church office for their phone number.
The Labyrinth is Coming!
For the fifth year, our parish joins with eight other area churches to sponsor a Holy Week labyrinth walk. The 40' by 40' canvas labyrinth, a replica of the 12th century 11-circuit Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in Chartres, France, will be in the sanctuary at Olin T. Binkley Baptist Church at 4:00 pm on Palm Sunday. The church opens each morning at 6:30 am and will be open until 8:30 pm. Please refer to the posters around the parish and the upcoming April Cross Roads for specific hours each day. Youth are invited for a special time on Sunday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm with an orientation offered every half hour. There will be a Tuesday afternoon opportunity for children (recommended for 5 and older) from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm with brief orientations at 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
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.
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 at the Chapel of the Cross. 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
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 (please call the church for her number).
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 (please call church for number).
CROP Hunger Walk 2007
The Crop Walk links families and communities together to raise money in order to provide food and other resources for people locally and around the world. The event will take place on Sunday, April 15 at 2 pm at the Carrboro Town Commons/ Farmers' Market. Volunteers for the water stop and fundraising, contributors and walkers are needed. This year we are having teams within the church raise money separately. Individuals wishing to solicit donations are free to do so. Otherwise, contributions can be given to one of the teams. For more information, please contact Jimmy Satterwhite: jimmysa@alumni.unc.edu (please call church for phone number).
Sunday Announcements
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
An Introduction to the Labyrinth (Parlor)
Adult Education Next Week
An Introduction to the Labyrinth (Parlor)
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 20:9-19. The question is in what ways do you live as a tenant or steward of God's world, of God's resources, and of the life God has given you? In what ways do you live as if you were the owner?
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 :
Reduce your carbon footprint: Keep the tires on your car adequately inflated. Check them monthly and save 250 lbs. of carbon dioxide and $840 a year!
Last updated: March 23, 2007
