Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills

Sunday, January 29, 2012
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Annual Meeting Sunday

The last Sunday of January is typically our day for the Annual Parish Meeting and this year is no different. It’s an opportunity for all members to get a sense of what is going on in the parish, to learn about the new budget for the year and to review the events of the last year. Our schedule changes for this Sunday, so please take note.

Our Schedule

9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:00 a.m. - Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - Annual Parish Meeting

Coffee and other refreshments will be available during the meeting. Childcare will continue through the meeting for youngsters up to Grade 3.

See you in church… and at the meeting!

Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

With a weekend of weather that looks a little more like “winter”, it’s a good time to remind you that should inclement weather hit on a Sunday morning, look for our cancellation notices on the following stations – KDKA-AM (1020), KDKA-TV (2), WTAE-TV (4) or WPXI-TV (11) or their respective websites. We will also work feverishly to make sure the information is posted here at ChristChurchNorthHills.org and our Facebook and Twitter pages.  However, all of the aforementioned radio and TV stations and the National Weather Service suggest that inclement weather will have passed and the milder temperatures should be back in time for church Sunday morning.

So… here’s our schedule for Sunday:

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Adult Forum – “A Walk with Jesus: Jesus’ Baptism & Temptation”
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)

Also this Sunday, a preliminary draft of the 2011 Annual Report will be made available. Final Drafts will be made available throughout the coming week in advance of the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 29. Speaking of the Annual Meeting, our schedule for that Sunday will change slightly for the 29th. There will be ONE service at 9:00 a.m. with the Annual Meeting immediately following.

Finally, we announced last week that a preliminary slate of candidates for the 8th Bishop Diocesan has been released. The webpage has been updated to include the biographies of the candidates.

See you in church!

Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Things to note for this Sunday: The Rite-13 Liturgy will take place during the 10:00 service. This is a “moving-up” ceremony for our young people who will move up from Rite-13 into their J2A Confirmation class. Also, this will be the first Sunday that you may begin ordering citrus for the North Hills Community Outreach’s annual citrus sale fundraiser. Order forms will be available with your bulletin and The Little Link. It is also the first Sunday to sign up for The Women’s Retreat being held March 2, 3 & 4.

Our schedule:

8:00 a.m  – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Adult Forum – “A Walk With Jesus – Baptism & Temptation”
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II & Rite-13 Liturgy
10:00 a.m. – Sunday School
11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)

See you in church! 

Sunday, January 8, 2012
First Sunday after The Epiphany
The Baptism of Our Lord

The program year resumes this Sunday at Christ Church. The children of the Sunday School will receive a visit from The Magi during their own special Eucharist in the chapel during Sunday School hour. The Adult Forums resume with a new series called, “A Walk with Jesus”. And, this being the second Sunday of the month, Choral Evensong will be offered at 6:30 p.m.

Our Schedule:

8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Adult Forum
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)
6:30 p.m. - Choral Evensong

See you in church!

Sunday, January 1, 2012
The First Sunday after Christmas
The Eighth Day of Christmas

Happy New Year!

Even though the malls and stores have moved on to Valentine’s Day, the church is still celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas! (It’s not JUST a song… it’s a season!) We invite you to join us for a Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols at the 10:00 service this week. Here is our schedule…

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship
10:00 a.m. - Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols & Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship

Sunday School remains on hiatus this week, but returns Sunday, January 8.

Sunday, December 18, 2011
The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Christmas is just around the corner and this Sunday, the children will put on their Christmas Pageant during the 10:00 service.  It is also the Sunday where we will “Deck the Halls” with greens and trees. Our schedule is very simple this week:

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II & Christmas Pageant
11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)
11:30 a.m. - Decorate for Christmas

Speaking of Christmas, here is a preview of Next weekend’s schedule.

Saturday, December 24 - Christmas Eve

5:00 p.m. - Family Festival Eucharist Rite II
10:30 p.m. - Prelude
11:00 p.m. - Choral Festival Eucharist Rite II

Sunday, December 25 - Christmas Day

10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II

See you in church!

Sunday, December 11, 2011
The Third Sunday of Advent

Our Schedule this week:

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Adult Forum (Library)
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:30 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)
11:30 a.m. - Children’s Pageant Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. – Choral Evensong