CTR Announcements as of February 6th:

Welcome! Please plan to join us on February 8 after the service for February’s Hospitality Meal. These monthly lunches are opportunities to get to know other parishioners. There is no charge and all are welcome. Allegra Smick will be the head cook.

Additional Catechesis Date: Due to so many snow cancellations, we WILL offer children’s and youth catechesis this afternoon, February 8, from 4:00-6:00 pm. And yes, it will be done before the Super Bowl starts at 6:30 pm!

Shrove Tuesday: Join us for hot pancakes, sausages, fruit, and fellowship on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00–8:00 pm; $5 per person, $15 per family. Clergy will be available for confession from 3:00-4:00 pm. If you have palms from last year, please drop them off in the sacristy before Shrove Tuesday.

Ash Wednesday: We will mark the beginning of Lent on Wednesday, February 18, this year with three services throughout the day: 6:30 am Said Service (ashes only); 12:15 pm Said Service (ashes and Eucharist); and 6:30 pm Sung Service (ashes and Eucharist). A new flyer is available at both entrances to help you prepare for Lent. 

By the Power of the Spirit, our new solo art show, features paintings by Beverly artist Carmela Martin. It opened last Sunday evening and will close on March 1. A portion of all sales benefits Christ the Redeemer.

Intercessory Prayer Study: We are meeting on Fridays at 9:30 am at CTR for eight weeks, using Dutch Sheets’ book “Intercessory Prayer.” Sessions just started this past week, but you can email Wendy if you’re interested: wymanwendy@yahoo.com.

Adult Sunday School: Our Prayer Practicum continues Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the Parish Hall. Each week introduces a new form of prayer to practice at home, as well as a discussion of the previous week’s prayer practice.

Newcomers Course: The course meets on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Level 1 Atrium, and will continue weekly through March 26. The class is geared toward newcomers, but open to everyone. It is generally required before receiving either baptism or confirmation.

Picture Directory: CTR has started working on a picture directory! We will take pictures on Sundays after church in the Level 3 Atrium, starting today and going through March 1. Get dressed up with the family and come with a smile!

Help Wanted: Terry Colon is moving! Any hands available to assist with moving boxes would be appreciated between 10 am and 3 pm on Saturday, February 14. Please contact Terry at 978-578-8210 if you can help. Many hands make light work. Thanks!

We will have incense during the services on Sunday, February 15 and Sunday, February 22.

Women’s Brunch: Our next women’s ministry brunch will be on Saturday February 21st, 9:30-11:30 am. Hope to see you there! The rest of our spring dates will be the 3rd Saturday of each month: March 21, April 18, May 16, and June 20. Jot them on your calendars now and invite some friends to come join us!

Lenten Retreat: We will be offering our annual Silent Lenten Retreat at the church on Saturday, February 28th, between 8 am and 7 pm. Join us for a day of rest, prayer, and contemplation. If you are interested, please sign up online.

2025 Giving Statements:  We have emailed out the 2025 Giving Statements. If you need a paper copy, please email Janet Potts at info@ctrnorthshore.org.