Announcements as of Oct 15

Cherubim Choir starts: The Cherubim Choir, for children ages 6 to 8, led by Susan Daun-Woodstock, starts this Tuesday, October 20, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Parents, prepare your kids for a lifetime of loving music and loving God by participation in this group.

Cherubini Requiem: 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, 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1. The work was praised highly by Beethoven, Berlioz, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schumann, and Wagner, and Beethoven had it sung at his own funeral. Names will be read of family and friends who have died in the past year, and parishioners may submit names via the CTR website member portal through Wednesday, October 28, or use the QR code. Incense will be used.

Our new picture directories are now available in the Parish Hall. There is a suggested donation of $15. Thank you to Diane Castro and Michael Chiusano for composing the directories for us!

Affirming Life Ministry: Our Affirming Life Ministry will collect signatures today in the Parish Hall to petition a public vote for the repeal of Chapter 188 of the Acts of 2026. This brand new Massachusetts law allows late-term abortions for any reason. Please contact Deb Safford with any questions (ddpsaff@1791.com).

Youth Group: When our congregation witnesses infant baptisms, we vow to do “all in our power to support these persons in their life in Christ.” Given that commitment, six parishioners have pledged $2000 each to fund a future part-time position for a youth minister. In addition to the $12,000 already pledged, we estimate the church will need another $18,000 to fill such a position. 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.”

New Date for Confirmation: Bishop Trevor’s episcopal visit has been rescheduled from December 20 to Sunday, December 13, so our next round of confirmations will be held then. If you have taken a confirmation class, or are taking a confirmation class and would like to be confirmed, please fill out this form.

Prayers of the People Reset: We have recently reset the “Those in Need” section in the prayer requests at the back of the bulletin. Names may be submitted with the QR Code or through the Members Portal online. Thank you.

Upcoming Services: Feast of St. James of Jerusalem (transferred), Monday, October 26, at 12:15 p.m. in the Pendleton Chapel; Feast of Ss. Simon and Jude, Wednesday, October 28, at 12:15 p.m. in the Pendleton Chapel.