Online Morning Prayer

nline Morning Prayer with Bishop Heyd Every Weekday at 8 a.m.
On Zoom at:
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Announcements

Coffee Hour

This Sunday's Coffee Hour is extra special!
Join us as the Birthday Committee generously sponsors our gathering, where we'll celebrate all our wonderful March birthdays! We'll also continue our celebration of Women's History Month, uplifting and honoring the incredible women of Christ Church. Coffee Hour will follow Sunday Worship in the Guild Room. All are welcome to join in the festivities!

Knitting Club

Our next knitting club will meet on Thursday, March 27th, 2025, from 2 to 4 PM. It is open to all levels and is welcome to all!

Christ Church Update

We are delighted to announce the election of Susan Fowler as Treasurer of Christ Church New Brighton, effective immediately.

Easter ALtar Flowers

Pick-up for Easter flower orders donation envelopes is now available! Please see the ushers at church for envelopes or pick them up at the Parish Office.

175th Anniversary 50-50 Raffle

Join us in commemorating our momentous 175th anniversary by participating in our 50/50 raffle! We're halfway to our goal, of 500 Tickets sold! The lucky winner will be drawn in July, as we conclude our year-long celebration. Don't miss your chance to win big while supporting our historic church. Tickets are available! Contact Sheila Hewitt to secure yours today. Thank you for helping us celebrate this incredible milestone!

Spring Flea Market Coordinator Needed

Christ Church NewBrighton is seeking a coordinator for its annual Spring Fair, tentatively scheduledfor May 31, 2025. More details are posted below in a "Note from the Warden".

Christ Church Book of Wisdom for Rite 13 Participants

In the spirit of such books as "Life's Little Instruction Book",we are compiling advice from people at Christ Church. Please offer a small bit ofadvice (one sentence or less) to our young teenagers who will be celebrating animportant rite of passage ("Rite-13") on Sunday, May 4th. Your advice can be somethingpractical (like "Don't go to bed with gum in your mouth.") or something more profound(like "Be content to seem who you really are.") Both are important to know!!
Please identify yourself by your first name and your age or stagein life. (For example, Bob – Age 41, Susan – mother of toddler, Charles – grandfather,etc.)
Please return your contribution to the church office or to CatherineBarnett by Friday, April 25. Thanks for your help!

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, March 27th, 2025 – Knitting Club
Friday, March 28th, 2025 – Chicken & Fish Fry Friday Dinner

Did You Know?

We've crossed the threshold, and here we are, firmly planted in the heart of March! As the days lengthen and a hint of spring fills the air, it's the perfect time to explore some of the fascinating and fun facts that make this month so special. Let's delve into the history, nature, and quirky observations that give March its unique character.
Did you know that the Month of March has a long history?

• March's Role in the Ancient Roman Calendar: In the earliest Roman calendar, March, or "Martius," was indeed the first month of the year. This is significant because it reflects the importance of spring as a time of renewal and the resumption of activities after winter.
• The month was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. This association is believed to stem from the fact that military campaigns, which were often halted during the winter months, would typically resume in the spring.
• Therefore, March symbolized not only the beginning of a new agricultural cycle but also the start of the military season. It is also important to know that the names of the months September, October, November, and December, come from the Latin words for 7, 8, 9, and 10. This is because they were the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th months of the year when the year began in March.
• Later on, around 700 BCE, the Roman king Numa Pompilius added January and February to the calendar, shifting March to its current position as the third month. Even with this shift, March retained its connection to the beginning of spring, notably through the vernal equinox.

Did you know that the upcoming March 22nd weekend has quite a few observances?

• World Water Day: This is a major international observance.
• National Health Care Rights Day: this is a day for raising awareness of patient rights.
• National West Virginia Day: This celebrates West Virginia as a state.
• There are also many other fun observances like:
• National Goof Off Day.
• National Bavarian Crepes Day.
• International Day of the Seal.

Did you know that the "Worm Moon" takes place in March?
March is a time of significant change in the animal world, as spring begins to emerge.

• The "Worm Moon" and Earthworm Activity:The full moon in March is often called the "Worm Moon." This name reflects the time of year when earthworms begin to reappear in the soil as it warms.
• As the ground thaws, earthworms become more active, and this increased activity provides a vital food source for birds like robins, which are also very active in March.
• This resurgence of earthworm activity is a key sign of spring's arrival, and it plays an important role in the ecosystem, as earthworms aerate and enrich the soil.

Christ Church Parish Prayer List

The following individuals have requested our prayers:
Fred Allen, Betty Babb, Elma Babb, Erma Babb, Marcella Babb, Jenny Badger, Ezekiel Bascombe, Richard Biada, Linda Blanchette, Chris Broderick, Deborah Broome, Frank Cangemi, Eva Charney, David Clark, Wayne Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Lisa Colli-Hogan, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Athelridge Cumberbatch, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, The Right Reverend Michael Curry, Wayne Dupuis, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Julio Gambuto, Sebastian Gattullo, Sandra Giambalvo, The Most Rt. Rev. Drexel Gomez, Melonie Griffiths, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Michael Kelly, Chloe Lee, Willie Marcus, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan Michael & Lois Moschella, Louise Nygard, T. Rauch, Ann Reilly, Olivia Rey, Leila Rollock, Barnett Shepherd, Joyce & Eric Smith, Thomas Sox, David Lloyd Stephens, Christopher Still, George Sullivan , Fred Tucher, Rob Tucher, Linda Tuell, Deborah Vurckio, Lucille Williams, Roger Williams, The Rev. Dr. Sandye Wilson, Doreen Wood, Marsha Wynter, Jan & Joan Yearwood, Teresa Brown-Zapken, Patrick Zapken, and the people at The Girls & Boys of Heartshare St. Vincent's Services.
Please Note: The Prayer List is intended to uphold and encourage those who need healing prayers. If persons have been fully recovered and no longer need to be lifted up in this way, please let us know so that we can make room for others. This list will be updated every three months unless otherwise notified. If you need a loved one or friend to remain on the list, please call the parish office. Thank you!
We pray for the repose of the souls of Sarah Harrs (sister of Kathy Galvez), and all the faithful departed. May their souls rest in peace.
We pray for all the frontline and essential workers in our parish, and around S.I. and the world.
We pray for the hundreds of asylum seekers in New York City, particularly on Staten Island, and ask God's Holy Spirit to help us as citizens, civic organizations, and religious institutions respond with love and compassion.
We pray for comfort to the families and communities impacted by gun violence, and for the will and determination to enact appropriate gun control legislation and promote a culture of safety.
We pray for an end to armed conflict and lift up the people of Israel, Palestine, Ukraine, Russia, and Sudan in the hopes that they can move towards peace and diplomacy.
We pray for all those negatively impacted by climate, environmental, and naturally occurring disasters.
We pray for those who are suffering from the impacts of systemic racism, and for those who are committed and working towards change, unity, and equality for all peoples.
We pray for our young people and all those who have started a new academic year.
We pray for Ian Basso, Onuora Browne, Jonas Delvalle, Leah Gunther, Noah Maggett, Lurlean McKinney, Athene Robinson, and Leela Thompson, as they prepare for their Rite 13 ceremony.
We give thanks to God for the following individuals who are celebrating their Birthdays this week. Melody Alesi (23), Heather George (23), Griffin Wright (24), Mia Wynter (28).
We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week:
In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Treasurers and Finance Committees.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Iglesia Anglicana de la Region Central de America.
In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Sean our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew, +Allen, and +Mary, our Bishops; Trevor+ our Rector.