Weekly HigHligHts of ParisH life october 14 - 21, 2018

WELCOMEW elcome to all! We come together on today to worship God and to discover what it means to

be a person of faith in this world. We encourage you to participate fully in this service of Word and Sacrament. If you are new to Christ Church, please know that you have a place among us. If you are looking for a spiritual home, we hope that you will consider making Christ Church that home. We are better together and hope you will join us on our common journey to the heart of Christ.

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SUNDAY, OCT. 14 8 am Holy Eucharist (N) 9 am Holy Eucharist (N)** 10:10 am Children’s Movie (during parish mtg.) 10:30 am Parish Meeting (U)** 3 pm Evensong (N)**

MONDAY, OCT. 15 Offices Closed

TUESDAY, OCT. 16 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 9:30 am Staff Meeting (B217) 4 pm Holy Eucharist @ The Rivers (Offsite) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC) 6:30 pm DA (MH) 6:30 pm Pastoral Care Ministry Team (B213) 7 pm Vestry (U)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC) 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist (SMC)** 6 pm Wed. @ CCGP Dinner (U)** 6:30 pm Catechumenate (BL)** 6:30 pm Emmaus (U)** 6:30 pm CCKids (B213) 7:30 pm Chorale (N) 8:30 pm AA (LL)

THURSDAY, OCT. 18 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 10:30 am High School Pizza Lunch (LL) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC)

FRIDAY, OCT. 19 8:30 am Morning Prayer (SMC) 5 pm Evening Prayer (SMC)

SATURDAY, OCT. 20 Offices Closed 7:30 am Mariner’s Inn Service Day (Offsite) 9:30 am Spirituality Center Program (LL) 10 am Memorial Service: Sara Ralph (N) 2:30 pm Wedding (N) 8:30 pm AA (LL)

SUNDAY, OCT. 21 8 am Holy Eucharist (N) 9 am Holy Eucharist (N)** 10:10 am Rector’s Forum (U)** 10:10 am Sunday School (Ed. Wing)** 3 pm Evensong (N)**

**Childcare is provided in B113/Nursery

Location Abbreviations: BL - Bicknell Library CC - Children’s ChapelEdW - 2nd fl. Ed. Wing FL - Front LawnFR - Family Room LL - Lower Level MH - Miller Hall N - Nave RG - Rose Garden SMC - ChapelU - Undercroft

All Children are Welcome! Children gather at the Children’s Cross for the Collect of the Day and Dismissal to Children’s Chapel to hear the story of Jesus and engage in a meaningful reflection of the lessons for that Sunday, before returning to join in our Prayers and to share in the Peace and Holy Communion.

Church School for children follows (from 10:10 am to 11:00 am) the service in the education wing as follows: pre-K to 1st – Godly Play (Room B216), 2nd Grade Communion Enrichment (Room B217), and 3rd to 5th Grade Class (Room B213). We look forward to learning with your saint!

Rector’s ForumSundays in the Undercroft, 10:10 –11 am

Sunday, October 14 - Special Meeting of the Parish

The Rector, Wardens, and Vestry invite all members of Christ Church to gather to consider and decide upon recommended changes to the By-Laws as proposed by the Vestry.

Finding Peacefrom the Inside Out

Saturday, October 209:30 am - 3 pm

A Christ Church Spirituality Center Workshop

Peace of mind, body, spirit and soul is essential to holistic personal health, something much greater than just the absence of disease. Through a series of talks, contemplative practices like prayer and movement, and more, facilitators Janene Ternes and Bernadette Beach will help you explore themes like Stress, Values Clarification, Compassion and Gratitude by offering self-discovery tools for new ways to create Peace within and beyond yourself.

Register online at christchurchgp.org/peace or 313-885-4841, ext. 113 by October 16

Cost: $50/person, lunch is included.

61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • 313-885-4841 • christchurchgp.org

Parish & Community Events

Evensong

Sunday, October 14, 3 pmPlease join us for Evensong led by Christ Church Schola. A reception will follow in the Lobby.

WORSHIP Learn

Wednesdays at Christ Church, October 17Living lives of faith together5:30 pm - Holy Eucharist6:00 pm - Community Dinner6:30 pm - The Catechumenate: Session 1 - The Emmaus Journey: The Comm. of the Beloved Disciple - CCKids (Room B-213) – Joseph and his brothers - NO CONFIRMATION TONIGHT

(Nursery care available 5:30-8:30 pm)

For more information contact Fr. Brownridge at wbrownridge@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, ext. 116.

Session 1: September 26 - December 196:45 - 8 pm following Community Dinner, UndercroftDo you want to deepen your faith? Want to understand the roots of our Anglican faith and tradition here at Christ Church? The Catechumenate may be for you. Participants are welcome to join this learning community either for the year in preparation for Adult Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception, or for any one of the four sessions offered during the year.

Session 1 explores The Anglican Way of Christianity, The Sacraments and Sacramental Rites of the Church, and how we Mark Time through daily prayer and the seasons of the church year. Discussion and preparation for this course is based on Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe.

For more information contact Fr. Brownridge at wbrownridge@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, ext. 116.

MUSIC

Concert: A Tour of Italy

Choral music from the birthplace of the RenaissanceSunday, October 28, 2018 | 3 pmPre-concert lecture at 1:30 pm, Christ Church ScholaLong known to be the birthplace of the Renaissance, Italy continues to be rich with art, architecture, and music. In this concert featuring the Christ Church Schola, we will explore the great Italian composers whose music has, in some cases, lasted over 500 years. Join us on our musical tour of Italy. Freewill offering. For more information contact Scott Hanoian at shanoian@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, ext 102.

CONNECT

Session 1: September 26 through December 196:30 - 7:30 pm following Community Dinner, UndercroftThis series is for those who have a desire to know Jesus, who want to grow deeper in faith and who want to engage their faith by participating in a learning community. This formation is for those who wish to explore the ancient traditions and relevant applications in today’s world as one baptized into the Christian community. It is foundational for adults seeking baptism, confirmation, or those challenged to live a baptized life.

For more information contact the Rev’d Drew Van Culin at dvanculin@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, ext. 106.

Newcomers’ Reception

Newcomers’ Classes

Sunday, October 14 4 – 5:30 pm in Miller Hall

If you are new to Christ Church or simply want to re-acquaint yourself with the wonderful ministry going on all around, join us for a light wine and cheese reception following Evensong. Connect to Christ Church clergy, staff, and other newcomers. For more information contact Joseph Daniel at rectorsadmin@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, ext. 107.

Fall Sundays: October 21, 28; November 11, 18 10:10 – 11 am in Miller Hall

Are you new to Christ Church and do you want to know more? Are you interested in joining the Christ Church community? Perhaps you are returning to Christ Church and want to reconnect. This 4-session class will provide an introduction to life at Christ Church. We will discuss the fundamentals of Christian life and community from Wil Hernandez’ Mere Spirituality, and how we at Christ Church live out the faith of Jesus Christ. Bring your questions and join the conversation. For more information contact Joseph Daniel at rectorsadmin@christchurchgp.org or 313-885-4841, ext. 107.

61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • 313-885-4841 • christchurchgp.org

We Pray together:Please leave your written prayer request at our Reception Desk or contact Fr. Drew at dvanculin@christchurchgp.org. In order to keep all our prayers for healing meaningful and current, we will keep names on the Prayer List for two weeks.

Assisting at Services:

In the Diocese of Michigan Cycle of Prayer: Saint Peter’s, Detroit; Church of the Redeemer, Barahone, DR; and Church of the Messiah, Detroit.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray for: The Church in Wales; The Most Rev’d John Davies.

In our Parish Cycle of Prayer this week we pray for: Mark and Janette High; Andrew and Chantel Hines, and son Evan; Mike and Eliza Hix, and children Moira and Maeve; Hope Hoffman; Leslie and Paul Holinsworth, and children McKenzie, Garrett and Amber.

We pray for those in active military service for our country: Nathan Gaggin, Ryan Worrell, George H. Zinn IV.

We offer prayers for: Anne, Arlene, Carole, Constance, David, Deni, Derek, Donald, Dorothy, Ed, Elizabeth, Elyse, George, Issie, Jacqui, Jane, Joe, John, Joyce, Julie, Kate, Lori, Mary, Otto, Paige, Rob, Shiloh, Sophie, Tom..

In celebration for the birthdays and anniversaries of: Gar Knight; Carol Mengden; Ed MacKethan; Martha Fedirko; Kirsti Juergens; Tim Duffy; Joe Swickard; Fred Ollison; Susan Larsen; Ken McIntyre; Amy Van Osdol; Alex & Martha Fedirko; Brian & Kirsti Juergens; Mark & Kelly Mathews; Ken & Anita McIntyre; Jim Nykanen & Tracey Torosian.

Altar Guild:

8 am Sandra Walters, Susan Mara

9 am Betsy Creedon, Karen Davenport

Eucharistic Ministers:

8 am Ed White

9 am Mary Trost, Polly Ledyard, Hope Hoffman

Lectors:

9 am Karyn Weir

3 pm John Snyder

Prayers:

9 am Thom Nealssohn

Verger:

9 am David Gerdis

Acolytes:

9 am Laine Johnson, Miranda Ostrowski, Maggie Green,

Sevi Vogt, Alex Nealssohn, Vivi Ostrowski

Ushers:

9 am John Snyder, Ted McConnell, Richard Baumgarten, Ian Jones

3 pm John Snyder

A Special Meeting of the Parish,

TODAYSunday, October 14

at 10:30 amJoin us for a Special Meeting of the Parish to

consider and vote upon changes recommended by the Vestry for the by-laws of Christ Church

Grosse Pointe.

Go to christchurchgp.org/bylaws for a PDF of the proposed revisions

(Printed copies are also available in the Church Office)

Sunday, November 4, 2018 3 pm

Choir of Men and Girls

All Souls' Requiem

Following our annual service in remembrance of the faithful departed, the Funeral Ministry Guild will sponsor a reception in the Undercroft. We invite you to provide photos of those whose names have been submitted for remembrance.

The photos will be displayed in the undercroft during the reception. Give your printed photos

to Joseph Daniel by Wednesday, October 31.

To submit your digital photo go towww.christchurchgp.org/requiem

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS FOR

Christ Church Grosse Pointe61 Grosse Pointe Boulevard • Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 • 313.885.4841 • christchurchgp.org

LEssOns fOr ThE TWEnTy-firsT sundAy AfTEr PEnTECOsT,PrOPEr 23

Amos 5:6-7,10-15Seek the Lord and live, or he will break out against the house of Joseph like fire, and it will devour Bethel, with no one to quench it. Ah, you that turn justice to wormwood, and bring righteousness to the ground! They hate the one who reproves in the gate, and they abhor the one who speaks the truth. Therefore, because you trample on the poor and take from them levies of grain, you have built houses of hewn stone, but you shall not live in them; you have planted pleasant vineyards, but you shall not drink their wine. For I know how many are your transgressions, and how great are your sins—you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and push aside the needy in the gate. Therefore the prudent will keep silent in such a time; for it is an evil time. Seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said. Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate; it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

Psalm 90:12-1712 So teach us to number our days *

that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.

13 Return, O Lord; how long will you tarry? *be gracious to your servants.

14 Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; *so shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.

15 Make us glad by the measure of the days that you afflicted us *and the years in which we suffered adversity.

16 Show your servants your works *and your splendor to their children.

17 May the graciousness of the Lord our God be upon us; *prosper the work of our hands; prosper our handiwork.

Hebrews 4:12-16The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account.

Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Mark 10:17-31As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’” He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.

Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.”

Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.”

The Rev. Andrew Van Culin, Rector • The Rev. Canon Ron Spann, Director, Spirituality Center The Rev. Walter Brownridge, Associate for Parish Life and Christian Formation • Scott Hanoian, Director of Music and Organist

Dexter Kennedy, Assistant Organist • Susanna Muzzin, Director of Children and Family MinistriesDiane Ward, Associate for Finance and Administration