Weekly UpdateApril 17, 2019

Our VisionWe are a growing community of believers committed to walking with Christ,

welcoming all, and serving God by serving others.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We all watched in horror as Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire and burned brightagainst the Paris night sky. We wondered what the morning dawn would hold for

this beautiful cathedral and all of us who worshipped there and admired it’sbeauty. Thanks to the heroic work of first responders and the inspired designersof this cathedral, our worst fears were not realized. Our Lady as she’s known inEnglish, still stood with many of her treasures intact. There was also a firmcommitment by the French government and many private corporations to rebuildthat which was destroyed. And though this appears at this time to be anaccidental fire, that is not the case with 3 other recent fires at churches.

Three predominately black churches in Louisiana were intentionally set on firerecently as an act of prejudice and intimidation. Sadly, these Houses of Worshipwere completely destroyed. No one was injured in any of these fires and for thatwe should be grateful. I said to Russell the other evening that I hoped the HolySpirit would use all these fires to the Good of the Kingdom. I got almost an almostimmediate affirmation of that comment as I watched Parisians all around the citysing hymns as their cathedral burned. The higher the flames the louder thechorus.

Another affirmation came in the news as I read that a GoFundMe campaign tohelp rebuild the three Louisiana churches had reached 60% of it’s $1.8 milliongoal. People from all over our country have reached out to help these ruralchurches rebuild after this act of hate. All of these churches, be they grandcathedrals or humble churches, are more then just buildings. They are spiritualhomes to people. Within these walls people feel safe, they find comfort, they seekto understand their Creator and worship God. From these places we call ourchurch home, we go out into the world to serve God in whatever way we havebeen called to do so. It is to these buildings that we return time and time again tobe spiritually nurtured for the work we are given to do.

Let us pray for the church members directly impacted by these fires. And if youare so inclined, here is the link to the GoFundMe rebuilding campaign for thethree churches in Louisiana.(https://www.gofundme.com/f/church-fires-st-landry-parishmacedonia-ministry) Let’s help put their fundraising over the top! Also, I think now is a time take amoment in prayer to thank God for your own spiritual home at Christ Church. Wehave been blessed here indeed.

May you have a rich and blessed Holy Week, Fr. Jim

QUOTE"If your understanding of the divine made you kinder, more empathetic, and

impelled you to express sympathy in concrete acts of loving-kindness, this wasgood theology. But if your notion of God made you unkind, belligerent, cruel, of

self-righteous, or if it led you to kill in God's name, it was bad theology."

~Karen Armstrong

Maundy ThursdayApril 18

The Maundy Thursday Seder Dinner will take place on April 18 at 6:30pm in theGreat Hall. After the dinner, we will go into the church for the service and dramaticstripping of the altar. The service will begin at approximately 7:00pm

Children's Stations of the Cross ServiceGood Friday, April 19 at 2:00pm

We meet at the Parish Hall main doors as welearn about Jesus's last hours.

This is a "must see" incredible, meaningfulservice. The service concludes with eachchild taking turns ringing the Church bells at3:00pm - the approximate time of Jesus'sdeath.

The Great Passion PlayGood Friday, April 19

7:00 pm Service

Volunteers are needed to read The GreatPassion Play at the 7:00pm Service on GoodFriday. Choose from 10 different roles includingthe role of Jesus, Pilate, Peter, a priest and thenarrator.

Please contact the office if you are interested atoffice@christchurch.org

Christ Church Easter Egg HuntEaster Sunday, April 21

All children 10 and under are welcome to participate.Come find what the Easter Bunny has hidden! Meet by 10:00 am on the sidewalk

in front of the Church. Bring your own basket. We will begin after everyone isready!

Warwick Ecumenical Food PantryNeeds Hams for Easter

Please help us make Easter a little nicer for needy families inthe Town of Warwick.

This year, ShopRite Supermarkets is offering a “free holidaydinner favorite” to any customer who spends $400 betweenSunday March 10th and Saturday April 20th. One of those--theSHANK HALF COOK’S SMOKED HAM--is particularly prized byour families because they get so many meals out of the itemand ham is a favored meat variety.

If your family is not using the holiday dinner favorite this year,please redeem the coupon for a SHANK HALF COOK’S SMOKEDHAM no later than April 20th and donate it to the food pantry.(You don't have to pick up your item and take it to the food

pantry. You can go to the courtesy counter and designate it forthe food pantry).

We ask only that supporters give to us something they will notuse themselves.

Questions or other inquiries may be made to Glenn P. Dickes,director of the pantry, at 845-986-8368 orinfo@warwickpantry.com. Thank you for your support.

Contributions may be delivered to the pantry at:Warwick United Methodist Church

135 Forester Avenue (corner of NY-17A)Warwick NY 10990

Church Office: 9:30 A.M. to Noon, Monday-ThursdayEnter from rear parking lot at far left of building.

Pantry: 8:00-9:30 A.M. Monday-Wednesday5:30-8:00 P.M. Monday & Thursday

3:00-5:30 P.M. TuesdayEnter from rear parking lot at far right of building.

Habitat for Humanity of GreaterNewburgh’s “Walk for Housing”

Please join and/or support EpiscoBuild’s participation inHabitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh’s “Walk forHousing”, on Sunday, April 28th at 1PM! You can sign upto walk with us, or to financially support an EpiscoBuild Walker at:https://habitat-newburgh-walk-for-housing-20th-annual.everydayhero.com/us/team-episcobuild

P.S. Find and LIKE us onFacebook! https://www.facebook.com/EpiscobuildHabitatNewburgh/

Thank you!George ThurstonEpiscoBuild Board Member

Palm SundayProcession from Railroad Green to the Church

Spring Clean-up

Volunteers needed forCoffee Hour.

Please note that the weekly Bible Study will be on hiatus for twoweeks. We will resume on Tuesday, April 30th

Weekly Bible Study

Mark’s Gospel-- Uncovered

Mark is the shortest of the canonical gospels; it can be characterized as a “justthe facts, ma’am” style of writing which is why it is such a wonderful Gospel tounpack and uncover. Mark's Gospel in one sense represents the simplest formof the early Christian message, but there is such richness beneath the apparentsimplicity.

Join us as we dig deeper into this Gospel’s essence through a close examinationof Mark’s writing style and uncover more profound truths that relate to youreveryday life! Led by Mother Deborah. Bring a bag lunch if you would like.

Tuesdays, 12:15 pm-1:15 pmin the Christ Church Library

We will be updating ourprayer requests for

parishioners and friendsand families. Please letthe parish office knowof any requests, or if

any should be

Read Sunday,April 21Lessons

Easter Sunday,April 21, 2019

9:00 and 11:00 am Preacher:

Read Sunday,April 28

Lessons

Sunday,April 28, 2019

9:00 and 11:00 am

removed. Thank you!

Prayer RequestsParishioners:

Cathy, Grace, Diana, Jim, Dave,Richard, Bob, Betty, Ann,

Dorothy, Bruce, Kim, Pat, David,Heather, Blanche, Joseph,

Carol, Amanda, Joan, Ramona,the Hurd family

Friends and Family:

Ana, Gillian, Richie, Dori, Alison,Melissa & Paul, Brian, Zvika,

Theresa, Kayla, Alice, Michael,Ralph, Eileen, Corbett family,

Sam, Lori, Vanessa, June,Lilianna, Pete, Evan and Robin,

Ralph, Jennifer, Max, Hugh,Steven S., the Bland family, Joe,

Patrick, Julia, Scott, David,Sarah, Deirdre, Kevin, AJ, Tom,Mary Fran, Jerry, Jeff, Deborah,

Annette, Janell, Michael, James,Holmes Family, Chris, Veronica,

Juan, Alex, Michelle, Jeannie,Ginger, Joanne, Lindsay, Billy,

Mel, Anthony, Michael, Thomas,Virginia, Toscano Family,

Dennis, Austin, Marion, theWhitesell/Ransom families,

Healy family, Ketty, Walt, Scott,Lyle, Michelle, Israel, Katie,Katherine, Julia, AnnaMarie,Marty, Evelyn, Barbara, Terry,

Lee, Jonah, Karla, Willa, Jeffery,Fred, Suzanna, George, Kayden,Rafy, and the Georgalas family.

The Rev. James Erwin11:00 am Celebrant: The Rev.Deborah Lee

MinistersLector:9:00 - Kathy Ginter11:00 - Lily McLeanChalicer:9:00 - George Opper, MarkArnowitz11:00 - Rich Poplaski, Paul GrafAcolytes:9:00 - Sarah, Cricket & Ellie11:00 - AlecUshers:9:00 - Judy Lombardi & LaurenSadler11:00 - Ashley Chambers, SueWatson & Helana PowellHealing Hands Ministers:9:00 - Ivy Tulin11:00 - Colleen BiavatiAltar Guild: TBDCoffee Hour Hosts: Catered

Christ Church Directory 2018Parish Directory

The Parish Directory is nowavailable for you to view, save

and/or print. Please click HEREto view the Directory. (Password: fatherjim)

If you see any errors in yourfamily's listing or you wish to be

removed from the directory,please contact theChurch Office.

If you cannot open this file thereare paper copies available in the

office. This directory is for

church purposes only!

Preacher:The Rev. James Erwin11:00 am Celebrant: The Rev.Deborah Lee

MinistersLector:9:00 - Calvin Hargis11:00 -Kathy SweeneyChalicer:9:00 - Julie Mumford11:00 - Colleen BiavatiAcolytes:9:00 - TBD11:00 - TBDUshers:9:00 - George Opper & VanessaMann11:00 - Bill Fisher & Kim SushkoHealing Hands Ministers:9:00 - Laura Kling11:00 - Diane NicholsonAltar Guild: Edda Agosto's TeamCoffee Hour Hosts: PauletteBeer & friends

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All,

Welcome to the first phase of the JUNIOR WARDEN'S SUSTAINABILITYPROJECT, a series of activities over the next two years that will both beautify,and make use of, our Grand Church Campus. In this first phase, the focus will beon the neglected property behind our church parking lot. We will feature a numberof plantings in this area. Plans are in the works to plant, enjoy, and harvest anumber of vegetables and specific plant groups. This year's focus will be ontomatoes, peppers, sunflowers, milkweed (for butterfly propagation) and buddlejadavidii (for butterfly and hummingbird attraction).

Here's where you come in. I will need chicken wire, stakes, tomato cages,bagged soil (non-inert, which means enriched with fertilizer and manure), and ofcourse plant material. Give whatever extra you have as you begin your owngarden projects. How cool is setting aside something for your church? No need todrop anything off. I pick up. There are a myriad of ways you can pitch in if you like.I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best Regards,Mark Arnowitz, your Junior Warden973-495-0936mark.arnowitz@yahoo.com

The Reverend James W. Erwin, Jr., RectorThe Reverend Deborah A. Lee, Assisting Priest

VESTRY: Danielle Post - Senior Warden, Mark Arnow itz - Junior Warden

Judy Girod, Elizabeth Houlton, Steve Laico, Barbara Mann (Recording Secretary) John Metzger (Treasurer), Brien

Milbauer, George Mindos, Kristen Neavin, Louise Schultz (Treasurer), Charlotte Trott and Cheryl Walters

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