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What's Happening in Our Parish?Génésius Piano Quartet "Romance à la Carte ::
Lenten Dinner, Lecture & Taize Service ::
CCSArts Web Site Romance à la CarteSunday, February 26, 2012 @ 3 PM: Chamber Music @ Christ Church presents: Génésius Piano Quartet "Romance à la Carte" -- A Savory Menu of Classic and Romantic Works from Haydn to Vaughan Williams. Join us at the Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St, Norwich. Flyer available here. Free and Open to the Public! Lenten Dinner, Lecture & Taize ServiceSunday, March 11, 2012 @ 5:30 PM: Dinner fee is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for children. Dinner will start at 5:30 PM, the Lecture, "The Passion Chorale: Origins and Evolution" at 6:15 PM and Taize at 7 PM. Please see the sign up sheet in the Pine Room or call the church office at 860-887-4249. The Lecture is free and you are welcome to join us for the Taize service. FLYER AVAILABLE HERE. Past EventsAnnual MeetingSunday, January 22, 2012 Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on Sunday, January 22nd for one service at 9 AM followed by the annual meeting. There will be a brunch following the meeting. Haiti Presentation & DinnerSunday, January 15, 2012, 5 pm: Come join us for a good dinner on a winter's night at 5 pm and then a presentation by the Rev. Joan Phelps on her recent mission trip to Haiti. The evening will conclude with an evening service in the Taize style and will have everyone home by 7:30. Transportation may also be available if you can't drive at night. Call the Parish Office at 860.887.4249 for information. Confirmation ClassSunday, January 8, 2012: If you were baptized as a child and are not sure what the next steps in your spiritual journey are, come join us! The Rev. Joan Phelps will be leading the class for our Youth Group, but you are welcome to come and join us. The class will require a dedicated commitment on your part to attend the classes, do the reading and homework and attend an overnight retreat at Camp Washington. Call the Parish Office at 860.887.4249 starting Tuesday, January 4 for the specifics and to sign up. The class will begin on Sunday, January 8 at 11:30 am and will meet every Sunday in January and February. The retreat is the first weekend in March, 2012. CEC Youth 2011September 18 - December 18, 2011: Football, hockey, bowling, breakfasts, community meals, movies, Angel banners and a mystery destinaton Halloween field trip! Good people& Great Fun! For the complete schedule of CEC Youth 2011 events, DOWNLOAD THE YOUTH SCHEDULE HERE. Spaghetti Dinner & Christmas Carol Spiritual Open MicSunday, December 18, 2011: The Spaghetti Dinner & Christmas Carol Spiritual Open Mic takes place at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St, Norwich and begins with Apple Cider & Fellowship at 5 PM, then dinner at 5:15 PM followed by our Open Mic session starting at 6:30 PM. Dinner Menu: Assorted Sauces, Assorted Pasta (including Whole Wheat), and Dessert. Information about Diabetes will be available and a representative of the ADA will be present to help answer any questions. Suggested Donations: $5 Seniors, $7 Adults, $3 Children under age 8, and $20 for families. These are suggested prices, not required! Sign up sheet in the Pine Room at CEC or call church office 860-887-4249. Christmas with the Celticity Trio
Sunday, December 11, 2011: The Christmas with the Celticity Trio takes place at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St, Norwich at 3 PM with a reception to follow. Celticity combines cutting-edge artistry, passion, and a contemporary touch to traditional Celtic music. With a unique blend of instrumental sizzle, vocal beauty, and captivating arrangements, Celticity puts forth an immensely exciting and highly musical performance. Celticity is Sylvie Harris on guitar, Megan Sweeney on flute and piccolo, and Phred Mileski on voice, psaltery, the Bodhran drum, and accordion. Fans of Celtic, folk and acoustic music will enjoy Celticity's pan-Celtic repertoire which encompasses traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, and England from the Renaissance to today's favorites. Find out more at celticity.net For more information on the Chamber Music Series at Christ Episcopal Church, please contact Christ Church School of the Arts @ 860.425.0663, ccsartsmail@yahoo.com or visit us on the web @ ccsarts.org Purse DrawingSunday, November 13, 2011: Join us at our Purse Drawing** to support Katie Stone & the American Diabetes Association. Katie has been named as the Youth Ambassador for ADA in Eastern Connecticut Region. The Purse Drawing takes place at Christ Episcopal Church, 78 Washington St, Norwich on Sunday at 1:30 PM. Beverages and Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Bring a Friend. Share this invitation with a family member or co-worker. Please contact Karen Stone at 860-908-7899 or Penny Barone at 860-887-4249. Purses are new & gently used. **New Purses are donated by Local Merchants. Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 2, 2011: The Blessing of the Animals takes place at 8 AM & 10 AM. To all pets: live, stuffed or pictured: Special note: For small creatures of all kinds cages are indeed welcome. Fish and those among us who might not take well to crowds may want to join us by proxy through a picture or drawing. We have never had an accident in church but should the excitement be too much, equipment will be available for those speedy clean ups. Whatever your species come for the time of your life. DOWNLOAD THE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS FLYER HERE. Public Tag SaleOctober 1, 2011: Come to our Public Tag Sale 8 AM-1 PM. Rent a table at Christ Episcopal Church for a donation of $10.00. All proceeds from table rental will go to buying mosquito netting for areas where Malaria is a severe problem. (Learn more Through Episcopal Relief and Development). You keep the proceeds from your table. Tables are setup inside and there is plenty of parking in our lot. Contact Sarah for more information on reserving a table at (860) 887-4249 or (860) 887-2918. Checks for table rental should be made out to "CEC". Our mailing address is: DOWNLOAD THE PUBLIC TAG SALE FLYER HERE. CCSArts Web Site is LiveSeptember 20, 2011: The Christ Church School of the Arts web site is completed. Please check out the new web site at ccsarts.org and learn our our school and our great faculty. Picnic & Fun!Mark you Calendar for Sunday, July 17th. Join us Sunday, July 17 for food, fun, and fellowship. The Interim Rector will supply hot dogs and hamburgers and games. Please bring a dish to share. See the sign up sheet in the Pine Room or call Penny. The fun will begin following the 9 AM service at the church. Come prepared to toss water balloons and have a delightful time! Shape up now for the three legged race! Christ Church School of the Arts Welcomes Guitar Instructor Paul DubenetskyIt is our pleasure to introduce CCSArts newest instructor, Paul Dubenetsky. Paul teaches Guitar and Music Theory on Fridays at CCSArts and welcomes students of all ages. Paul has played guitar since the age of nine and has played professionally since the age of thirteen. He has studied at the Woods Music School as well as under such notable teachers as Ron Ciccarelli, former bass player with Ronny Milsap, studied Jazz with Alden Mitchell, and Jazz guitar with Thomas Perrone. He has been teaching for more than ten years and also continues to play out professionally with various Rock, Soul, Jazz, R&B, Blues and wedding bands. He is currently a member of the local group, The Shooting Star band, since 1981. Paul believes that a solid foundation of theory and technique are necessary to all styles of music and can work with a student to develop in the style or genre that they prefer. For more information on CCSArts or to register for lessons, please contact the School at 860-425-0663 or ccssartsmail@yahoo.com. You can also find Christ Church School of the Arts on Facebook. "Like" our page to find out the latest information and what events are coming up! Summer WorshipSummer Sunday Service All are Welcome in this Place. Get a taste of the Anglican Communion without leaving Norwich! This summer we will sample services from around the globe, including all 4 in our own BCP and 6 from our own alternative service books. We will see the similarities and be amazed at how different words can make God present in new and profound ways. God is a living God and these services will help us experience that fact - and give us a foretaste of that heavenly banquet that waits for us all! Congratulations to Our Graduates!John Sepowitz recently graduated from Johnson & Wales college in Providence RI with a degree in Culinary Arts and will go on to continue his training towards a degree as a Dietitian. Chelsea Woodworth & Ian Buckley from NFA Joshua Ziemski graduated from NFA was awarded a scholarship from People United Bank. Erica Sanders and Austin Shirley graduated from 8th grade. Nicole Smith and Maggie Buckley who both graduated from 8th grade at the Charter School in Norwich. | |