Sunday announcements
March 30, 2008 - The Second Sunday of EasterNote: 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, April 1
3:15 pm Episcopal Campus Ministry
Wednesday, April 2 - The Annunciation of Our Lord
10:00 am Holy Eucharist 1928
The Rev. Ralph Smith
Thursday, April 3
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II with Healing
Mr. Frazelle
Next Sunday, April 6
The Third Sunday of Easter
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
9:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite I(Carolina Meadows)
The Rev. Ralph Smith
11:15 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Jamieson-Drake
5:15 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
Mr. Keith
9:30 pm Sung Compline
Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35
Adult Education Today
Easter Poetry Gathering (Chapel)Adult Education Next Week
The Face of Christ: The Refugee (Chapel)
Parent Gathering: Godparenting (Library)
Today
Episcopal Youth Community
Join the Episcopal Youth Community tonight from 5:30 to 7:30. We will meet in the basement tonight. All youth in 6th through 12th grades are invited to attend. EYC meets most Sunday evenings for fellowship, food, and fun. It is always a good idea to come ready for active outdoor play! Please contact Caren Parker at cparker@thechapelofthecross.org with any questions.
Easter Poetry Gathering
In response to the repeated requests of parish poetry lovers, poems of the Easter season will be shared in the chapel at 10:20 this morning. Please feel free to bring a favorite poem of your own. Parishioners Martha Dill and Barbara Schutz will facilitate the gathering.
Child Mortality Cross
Throughout Lent, parishioners helped build a cross of popsicle sticks, with each stick representing a child under the age of five who would die of preventable, treatable causes related to poverty during one day of Lent. We completed the cross on Palm Sunday, gluing the last of 15,240 sticks. Please take a moment to look at the cross and reflect on the staggering number of children around the world who suffer from the effects of malnutrition and poor living conditions. Happily, these numbers are changing. By supporting the Millennium Development Goals, we are saving lives. In the same week that we completed the Child Mortality Cross, our church mailed a check to Episcopal Relief and Development in the amount of $5,614.72 to buy mosquito nets for people at risk of contracting malaria. The money was raised through a variety of efforts: Eat In to Help Out, Advent alternative gift giving and individual donations. The money will provide more than 450 insecticide-treated nets and training in their use, and will help limit the spread of a deadly disease.
This Week
Britten's War Requiem
This Saturday, April 5, at 5:00 pm in the church parlor, Dr. Van Quinn will offer a literary, liturgical, and musical introduction to Benjamin Britten's War Requiem. Sponsored by the Spiritual Life Committee, this program is a preview to the performance of the War Requiem by the Durham Choral Society with Duke Chapel Choir, Duke Chorale and the Durham Children's Choir on April 19-20 at Duke Chapel. "Rarely heard due to its mammoth forces, the War Requiem was written for the 1962 consecration of the new cathedral in Coventry, replacing the one destroyed by bombing raids during World War II. Britten, who was a pacifist, brought together in this piece chilling World War I poetry by Wilfred Owen and the words of the Requiem Mass for the Dead." [www.tickets@duke.edu]
Episcopal Campus Ministry
All university students are invited to our weekly fellowship and dinner in the campus center Tuesdays at 5:30 pm. This Tuesday, we will be hosting Hodding Carter. Hodding is a UNC professor and will present a program on religion and politics.
Youth Service Projects
EYC will be participating in a number of service projects in the coming weeks. Our first chance to help out will be with the MILLION MEALS project, a Chapel Hill wide project organized by the Rotary Club. On Saturday, April 5 from 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm we will gather to help prepare meals for relief projects around the world. Each dollar donated will provide five vegetarian meals to people in need. We are donating nearly $600 to this effort. There are ten spots for our parish's youth to work on the project, please contact Caren Parker at cparker@thechapelofthecross.org to save your place.
Our second chance to help out will be back at the church. Every year the ABC Sale counts on the EYC's strong bodies and boundless energy to transform our church buildings into the biggest one day rummage sale ever seen. We will be moving racks and setting up tables from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on April 6. There will be treats to follow!
Our third and final opportunity for the beginning of April is on Saturday the 12th. EYC will be in the kitchen preparing and selling lunch. This project is so much fun and we help to raise money for great causes in our community. Please contact Caren Parker at 929-2193 or cparker@thechapelofthecross.org to sign up for any of these great opportunities.
The Face of Christ: The Refugee
Will you seek and serve Christ in all people? The world seems to be creating refugees faster than we can understand why. In response, this parish has reached out to several Burmese families as they adapt to life in our country. On April 6, Flicka Bateman and Lily Wai will present an overview of the political situation in Burma, a firsthand account of life in a refugee camp and the subsequent adjustment to American culture and an introduction to Karen/Burmese traditions and values. Please join us in the chapel next Sunday at 10:20.
Parish Notes
Vacation Church School
Vacation Church School will be held June 23-27 from 9:00 am - noon. Registration forms for parishioners are available outside the Christian Formation office. Registration will open to the general public on May 1. Please register your children soon while there is room! Volunteers are needed, both as lead teachers and occasional extra hands. Please contact Boykin Bell at bbell@thechapelofthecross.org or 929-2193 ext. 37 if you are willing to help.
ABC Sale Funds Requests
The Social Ministry Committee is accepting requests for funds from the annual ABC Sale. The annual ABC Sale will be held on Saturday, April 12. Proceeds from the sale go to area nonprofit organizations that target children, education, mental and physical heath and homelessness/poverty. The 2007 sale profits provided over $26,000 to benefit 22 area organizations. The Social Ministry Committee is now accepting requests for grants from the sale proceeds. Anyone wishing to make such a request may obtain an application from the parish office or from the parish website. The guidelines for consideration of requests are also on the website. The deadline for receiving applications is March 31. If you are involved with an organization or know of one interested in submitting a request, please pass this information on to them. Applications can be mailed to the church, attention Social Ministry, ABC. For more information, contact Cynthia Crittenden at (call office for number) or crcrittenden@bellsouth.net.
ABC Sale Donations
This year’s annual ABC Sale will he held Saturday, April 12 and we will begin accepting donations on Monday, April 7. 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, textbooks, computers, typewriters, large appliances, and exercise equipment. If you have any question about an item, please ask us first. Unfortunately we can not accept mattresses, futons, car seats, oversized furniture or artificial Christmas trees either. We do have a list of agencies that might take some of these items. Feel free to ask for names and numbers if you need them. Unsalable items are offered to agencies helping people in need, but we often have to pay for them to receive the goods. Co-chairs Heather Benjamin (call office for number or habenjam@bellsouth.net and Mindy Morton (call office for number or mortons04@nc.rr.com) hope you are able to join us for the ABC SALE on Saturday, April 12 and are able to donate some time and goods to the sale set up week April 7-11.
A Treasured Affair
Please join us for A Treasured Affair, an early evening gathering to which you are asked to bring a treasure for donation to the ABC Sale. David Lindquist, owner of Whitehall Antiques at the Villa, will offer his expert appraisal of your special treasures. Refreshments will be offered. Wednesday, April 2, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at #1 The Glen (the Home of Martin and Jane Rody). Please RSVP by March 23 to Mindy Morton ((Call office for number) or mortons04@nc.rr.com) or Heather Benjamin (call office for number or habenjam@bellsouth.net.
Website Team Needs Extra Hands
The team of parishioners that has been updating the design of the parish website is nearing the completion of its task. We now need 3 or 4 more parishioners to join the team that keeps the website content up to date by posting Sunday Announcements, Cross Roads, vestry minutes, sermons, etc. Experience working with web sites is desirable, but anyone comfortable with computers would be able to do this work. Team members work in rotation and time requirements have flexibility. If you have interest in helping with this particular parish ministry, please contact Websexton Dwight Smith (DwightSmith@nc.rr.com) or Communications Coordinator Vivian Varner (vvarner@thechapelofthecross.org).Mark Your Calendar
Bart Ehrman Presentation
On Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm, Bart Ehrman will present a reading and discussion on his latest book, "God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question-Why We Suffer?" Dr. Ehrman is a professor of religious studies at UNC. The event will be held in the chapel with a reception to follow in the dining room immediately after.
Godly Play Training
On Sept. 11-13 Chapel of the Cross will be hosting a three-day training session for people interested in becoming Godly Play storytellers. This is a rare opportunity to become an accredited Godly Play storyteller free of charge (training usually costs $360 per person). Space is limited to 24 participants and the training is open to the public. Because we expect spaces to fill quickly, we want to reserve spots now for any interested parishioners. Please contact Boykin Bell at bbell@thechapelofthecross.org to register.
Stewardship Opportunities
Casseroles and Soups are needed for our Parish freezer
The Good Samaritan Guild is hoping to replenish our freezer with soups and casseroles which are delivered to parishioners at a time of need. Please freeze in small portions, label the ingredients and date your dish. These can go into the freezer in the dishwasher room. If you have questions or if you or someone you know needs food, please contact the parish office.
Feed the Hungry
Participate in a hands-on opportunity to help eliminate world hunger. Bring your friends, your neighbors, your scout troop, your parents, your grandchildren, and join with other churches and community organizations to package meals to be sent to some of the most destitute countries in the southern hemisphere. Last year over a Million Meals were packaged by volunteers in North Carolina, 175,000 of them in Chapel Hill alone. Chapel of the Cross outreach dollars help to support this project. Saturday, April 5 plan to spend a couple of hours participating in this opportunity to make a difference in combating world hunger while having a great time. The date this year is April 5. Place is American Legion Hall. Participate in either of 2 sessions, 9:00 am-11:30 am or 12:00-2:30 pm. To sign up, email: crcrittenden@bellsouth.net.
The Johnson Interns Need Your Help!
Please donate new and gently used t-shirts, athletic shorts, socks and sneakers to the marked box in the dining room. Items will benefit participants of PACE, Chapel Hill's first walking group for shelter residents. PACE (Physical Activity Creating Empowerment) cultivates relationships and empowers shelter residents to improve their overall health and wellness through their dedication to walking as a team. The insatiable power of the human spirit unites us as we move forward one step at a time.
Community Notes
CROP Walk
The annual CROP walk will be on the afternoon of April 13 this year. CROP Walk raises funds to fight hunger and other struggles that poverty stricken individuals face both at home and abroad. More specifically, a percentage of the money goes directly to the Inter-Faith Council, which is sponsoring the event here in Chapel Hill. Chapel of the Cross will have a team, and the church will also serve as a water stop along the route! If you are interested in volunteering as a walker, contributing money or helping with the water stop, please e-mail Jimmy Satterwhite at jimmysa@alumni.unc.edu. You may also visit the Social Ministry Committee table in the dining room.
IFC Golf Tournament
Saturday, April 26, the InterFaith Council will host the 8th Annual Brian Clemens Memorial Golf Tournament at The Challenge Golf Club in Graham. This event is supported by many local congregations. We hope to have more of a Chapel of the Cross presence there this year. This fun Captain's Choice format tournament offers 18 holes of golf, cart fees, a hot picnic lunch, prizes, awards, and special contests all for just $68 per person while benefiting the InterFaith Council. To learn more, come to the Social Ministry table in the dining room, go to www.brianclemens.org or contact Ted or Peggy Pratt at (call office for number) tedpratt@nc.rr.com.
Duke Laity Weekend
Duke Laity weekend is an opportunity for laity of all communions to cultivate their faith through focused study of spiritual formation, theology, Christian tradition, history, and scripture. The event's theme is "Forgiving Our Enemies: The Test of True Faith" with keynote speaker Dr. J. Warren Smith. It takes place April 25-26. For tuition information call (call office for number) or visit www.divinity.duke.edu/laityweekend.
The Church of the Advocate
The Advocate: An Episcopal Mission sponsored by the Chapel of the Cross, invites one and all to join in the liturgy Sundays at 5 pm Holy Eucharist at the Chapel Hill Kehillah, on the corner of Mason Farm Road and Purefoy Road. For more information, see: www.ouradvocate.org.
ABC SALE- Dates To Remember
- Monday, March 31, Non-profit organizations' grant requests for ABC Sale funds are due
- Wednesday, April 2, A Treasured Affair, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Sunday, April 6, ABC Setup with EYC and snack social, 2 pm
- Monday, April 7, Donations and Sorting, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Tuesday, April 8, Donations and sorting, 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, April 9, Donations and Sorting, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
- Thursday, April 10, Donations and Sorting, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Friday, April 11, Volunteer Luncheon, 12:00 pm
- Saturday, April 12, ABC Sale Day, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
- Clean up - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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 thePublications Assistant's mailbox in the parish office. Email is preferred.
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Last updated: April 2, 2008
