The Rev. Kirstin Swanson

Online Morning Prayer

Online Morning Prayer with Bishop Heyd Every Weekday at 8 a.m.

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Announcements

Coffee Hour

Don't Miss Coffee Hour This Sunday! Join us this Sunday after worship in the Guild Room for Coffee Hour! Come for the insightful conversation, stay for the fellowship, coffee, and treats!

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.

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

Saturday, April 26th, 2025 - Bunny Hop Bingo 6-9 PM
Friday, May 2nd, 2025 - New York Concert Opera: A Night at the Opera

Did You Know?

With Holy Week upon us, Easter Sunday is just around the corner! Beyond the egg hunts and chocolate bunnies, Easter holds deep historical and religious significance. Here are three detailed facts to enrich your understanding of this important holiday:

The Date is a Lunar "moveable" Feast: Unlike Christmas, which falls on a fixed date, Easter's timing is quite intricate. It's celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. This means Easter can fall anywhere between March 22nd and April 25th. This practice dates back to the early Christian church, which linked the celebration of Christ's resurrection to the Jewish Passover, a lunar festival. The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD formalized this calculation, aiming for a unified date across Christendom, though some Eastern Orthodox churches still follow a slightly different Julian calendar, resulting in occasional differences in the celebration date.

Easter Eggs: Symbolism Beyond Chocolate: The tradition of Easter eggs predates Christianity and is rooted in ancient spring festivals celebrating fertility and new life. Eggs were often seen as symbols of potential and the beginning of something new. When Christianity adopted this symbol, the egg took on new meanings related to Easter. Some early Christians saw the hard shell as representing Jesus' tomb, which cracked open to reveal his resurrection. The act of decorating eggs also has a long history, with practices like dyeing them red to symbolize the blood of Christ. While chocolate eggs are a modern and popular treat, the deeper symbolism of the egg as a sign of rebirth and the empty tomb remains a significant aspect of Easter traditions.

Holy Week's Progression: A Narrative of Sacrifice and Triumph: Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week, a period of profound significance in the Christian faith. Palm Sunday marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, Jesus' final meal with his disciples, and the institution of the Eucharist. Good Friday is a day of solemn remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion and death. Holy Saturday is a time of waiting and reflection, leading to the joyous celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Each day of Holy Week is integral to understanding the full scope of the Easter story, moving from the anticipation of Jesus' arrival to the sorrow of his sacrifice and finally to the joy and hope of his resurrection, which is the central tenet of Christian belief celebrated on Easter Sunday.

Christ Church Parish Prayer List

The following individuals have requested our prayers:
Fred Allen, Ricia Augusty, Betty Babb, Elma Babb, Erma Babb, Marcella Babb, Jenny Badger, Richard Biada, Linda Blanchette, Chris Broderick, Deborah Broome, Frank Cangemi, Irvin Celestine, Eva Charney, David Clark, Wayne Clark, Marcia Clendenen, Sandra Cocks, Lisa Colli-Hogan, Carmen Conrado, Barbara Corregan, Laura Craig, Athelridge Cumberbatch, Gaynelle Cumberbatch, The Right Reverend Michael Curry, Wayne Dupuis, Marlene Elia, Garfield Evans, Tabitha Foxx, Julio Gambuto, Marcella Goodridge, Sebastian Gattullo, Sandra Giambalvo, The Most Rt. Rev. Drexel Gomez, Melonie Griffiths, Steven Haley, Mary Hamblin, Mary Haugen, Anne Heather, Avion Hernandez-Elcock, Michael Kelly, Chloe Lee, Gloria Levine, The McIntosh Family, Eva McClary, Mary Mcclellan, Michael & Lois Moschella, Louise Nygard, T. Rauch, Ann Reilly, Olivia Rey, Leila Rollock, Willie, Marcus & Dylan Schumaker, Barnett Shepherd, Daphne Smith, Joyce Smith, Thomas Sox, David Lloyd Stephens, Christopher Still, George Sullivan, Fred Tucher, Rob Tucher, Linda Tuell, Deborah Vurckio, Lucille Williams, Roger Williams, 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  Glynis Eonette McBean, The Rev. Dr. Sandye Wilson, 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. Alana Piggott-Korzekwinski (20), Dana Caulkins (21), Kevin Gunther (22, Daniel Trapp (22), Jermain Trapp (22), Alexandria Hodnik (24).
We give thanks to God for the individuals who are celebrating their wedding anniversaries this week: Laura & Henry Kennedy (25).
In the Richmond IPC Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church of England.
In the Diocese of New York, we pray for +Sean our Presiding Bishop; +Matthew, +Allen, and +Mary, our Bishops; Trevor+ our Rector.