Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills

Sunday, May 26, 2013
The First Sunday after Pentecost/Trinity Sunday

Our schedule this week:

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. – Adult Forum (Topic: Genesis)
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 a.m. – Iced Tea & Lemonade (Patio; Weather Permitting)
12:00 Noon – Inquirer’s Class

Have a very safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend. See you in church!

Sunday, May 19, 2013
The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday

Pentecost Sunday is upon us and all parishioners and guests are encouraged to wear red this week!

At the 8:00 and 10:00 services we will have a guest preacher this week. The Rev. Frederick Onyango will preach. Father Fred is from Kenya where he was ordained into the priesthood in December, 2010. He is a graduate of the Uganda Christian University and Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry. His ministry has been centered in the Diocese of Maseno South in Kisumu, Kenya.

This week is also the last day of Sunday School for the year. After the 10:00 service we will recognize our teachers and our High School Seniors. Following that, the Youth Group will host a picnic on the patio!

Our schedule:
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Adult Forum (Topic: Genesis)
9:10 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II & Last Day of Sunday School
11:30 a.m. – Picnic on the Patio sponsored by the Youth Group
6:30 p.m. – Choral Evensong

See you in church!

Sunday, May 5, 2013
The Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday
Mothers’ Day

Our schedule this Sunday:

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. – Adult Forum (Topic: Genesis)
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:15 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)

See you in church!

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Sunday, May 5, 2013
The Sixth Sunday of Easter

It’s Rummage Sale week and workers are busily setting up for the sale being held Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. both days.

Rummage Sales usually coincide with the blooming of the cherry blossoms in our front yard as displayed in the pictures. The beauty doesn’t last long, but we sure enjoy it when we can.Rummage Sale week usually coincides with the blooming of the cherry

A 3-week Inquirer’s Class begins this Sunday. Members who wish to learn more about the Episcopal Church or those desiring to be confirmed by Bishop McConnell on June 2 should consider taking this course. The other two class dates are May 19 & 26.

Our schedule this week:

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. – Adult Forum (Topic: Genesis)
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:15 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft or Patio Weather Permitting)
12:00 Noon – Inquirer’s Class

Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Our schedule this week:

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. – Adult Forum continues on the topic of Genesis
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11;15 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship

This Sunday we also begin to set up for the annual Rummage Sale to be held on May 3 and 4. Sign up sheets are available in the Narthex, or one may just show up and help!

See you in church!

Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Our minds have been focused on the tragedies in Boston and near Waco this week. We pray for all who have died, have been injured, or are in any way affected by these events. Please keep these people in your prayers.

Back at Christ Church, our schedule this Sunday is as follows:
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. – Adult Forum (Library)
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:15 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)

All are welcome to join us this and every Sunday. See you in church!

Sunday, April 14, 2013
The Third Sunday of Easter

Spring seems to finally be waking up in the Pittsburgh area! Grass is turning green, trees are budding and the sun is shining. We welcome all to Christ Church no matter the weather!

Our schedule this Sunday:

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. – Adult Forum
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:15 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (*Undercroft) *Weather permitting, coffee hour will be on the patio.

See you in church!

Sunday, April 7, 2013
The Second Sunday of Easter

We revert back to our normal schedule this Sunday with services and 8:00 and 10:00. You will notice, however, that we are still gloriously decorated for the Easter season!

The Adult Forum continues in the Library at 9:10 a.m. after a two-week break. The topic will be announced then.

Our schedule:
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. – Adult Forum
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:15 a.m. – Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)

At the 10:00 service, we will recognize the first graders who have spent six weeks exploring the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. The children will receive a certificate and a gift from the second and third graders. Jan Stephenson and Mary Stephenson have dedicated themselves toward presenting the Eucharist in a deeply meaningful and loving way. The children have heard the parable of the Good Shepherd in three parts, the Good Shepherd who cares for and feeds his sheep and calls each by name; the Good Shepherd who searches everywhere until he finds the lost sheep and brings him safely home; the Good Shepherd who will stand between his sheep and the wolf and even give his life for the sheep. At this point the children were ready to link the Good Shepherd parable with the Lord’s Supper. This is told in such a way that the children are able to enter into it and experience God and are fed by Christ the Good Shepherd at Christ’s own table.

See you in church!