CTR Announcements as of February 13th:
We will have incense during the services on 2/15, Ash Wednesday (2/18), and next Sunday (2/22).
Shrove Tuesday Confession: On the eve of Lent, Tuesday, February 17, clergy will be available for confession from 3:00-4:00 pm.
Shrove Tuesday Supper: Join us for our Shrove Tuesday Supper – hot pancakes, sausages, fruit, and fellowship from 6:00–8:00 pm; $5 per person, $15 per family of whatever size.
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 us all prepare for Lent.
Women’s Brunch: Our next women’s ministry brunch will be on Saturday, February 21, 9:30-11:30 am. Hope to see you there! Future dates for the 3rd Saturday of each month: March 21, April 18, May 16, and June 20. Mark those dates now on your calendars and invite friends to come with you!
Lenten Retreat: We will be offering our annual Silent Lenten Retreat at the church on Saturday, February 28th, between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Join us for a day of rest, prayer, and contemplation. If you are interested, please sign up online.
Films Worth Talking About: You are invited to an evening of food, fellowship and a movie, starting at 6:30 pm on Saturday, February 28. We are reprising “Shane”, one of the most thoughtful Westerns of the 1950’s, and a film filled with themes of courage and a profound sense of longing. RSVP to michael.chiusano@comcast.net and then join us at 39 Glidden St., Beverly.
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.
Picture Directory: CTR is composing a picture directory to help us all remember names! Pictures are taken after church from now through March 1 in the Level 3 Atrium. For singles and family groups. Come ready to smile!
Intercessory Prayer Study: Time change! The Intercessory Prayer small study group will meet at 10:00 am instead of 9:30 am on Friday mornings. This week is the last chance to add newcomers. You will enjoy Dutch Sheets’ well-known book “Intercessory Prayer.” Please email: wymanwendy@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Wanted – A Writer: Our Communications Committee is inviting another writer to join our newsletter team. This would entail helping to write stories about church events and also interviewing parishioners. If you have experience and are interested, please let Fr. Brian know.