Announcements as of Oct 30
Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem in C Minor will be sung by the Choir of Christ the Redeemer with orchestra as the service music for our annual All Souls Eucharist at 5:00 p.m. on November 1. The work was praised highly by Beethoven, Berlioz, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Wagner; Beethoven had it sung at his own funeral! The art show reception will follow the Requiem.
Incense will be used at both this morning’s service and at the Requiem on November 1.
Light in the World Art Opening: We have located the artist of the mystery painting found hidden away in our boiler room. We will reveal his name and, if his health permits, he will join us after the Requiem. The theme of this show is “Out of the Depths, I Cry.” As usual, there will be good food and good conversation. An art opening is a unique opportunity to talk to the artists, learn more about their work, and purchase original art to take home. 25% of all sales will benefit Christ the Redeemer. The show will run through December 13.
Our new Gospel Book was donated by Mark and Anne Hanchett in honor and memory of Sally Saplin and Caleb Loring, who lived the Gospel.
Our new picture directories are available in the Parish Hall. There is a suggested donation of $15.
Our next hospitality meal will be Sunday, November 8 after the service. Our chef will be Peter Anderson, serving broccoli cheese soup and arugula salad. The Fosters’ 2:42 group will be the clean up crew. Our Sunday lunches offer warm meals and warm fellowship; come and sit with someone you would like to get to know
Our next Women’s Ministry Brunch will be Saturday, November 21 at the church from 9:30-11:30am. We’ll enjoy fellowship and discuss Gratitude together. There might even be a small craft! Feel free to bring a food dish or drink to share and/or a friend. All are welcome!
Youth Ministry: As a congregation, when we witness infant baptisms we vow to do “all in our power to support these persons in their life in Christ.” We have now raised $18,250 to fund a new part-time position for our youth ministry in the near future. Our goal is $30,000. We invite any of you who would like to contribute or who have questions to contact vestry member Peter Anderson. Donations to this initiative should be designated “Youth Ministry.”
This I Call to Mind: An evening of musical worship will be presented at the church Saturday, November 14, 6:30–8:00 p.m. by a number of people associated with our Imago Stage Company. The evening will feature original music by Michelle & Dar Heinze, Peter Cherry, and Ben Morse on voice, flute, keyboard, guitar, organ, and drums. Their recently produced CD will be available for purchase in the parish hall.
Light in the World Speaker: We are honored to have artist Timothy Neill as a guest speaker. Save the date of Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. Plan to come, bring a friend, and share an evening with an accomplished artist. Tim will speak on “Painting and Restoration.” Not only is Tim a friend and regular contributor to our art shows at Christ the Redeemer, but he is also the owner of Allied Conservation in Hamilton specializing in fine art restoration. He is active in the local art world and his work has received multiple awards and honors. He is a Copley Artist at the Copley Society of Art in Boston, and is a member of the North Shore Arts Association in Gloucester and the Rockport Art Association.
CTR Camera Club: CTR “house photographer” Michael Chiusano is putting out a request for parishioners to join a new group: the Camera Club will have regular meetings to talk about photography, share pictures, do outdoor photo walks, and work on improving our skills. If interested, email michael.chiusano@comcast.net