September 2008 Archives

On October 4th, Christ the Redeemer will celebrate a blessing of animals and pets at 3 p.m.

This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures. Francis, whose feast day is October 4th, loved the larks flying about his hilltop town. He and his early brothers, staying in a small hovel, allowed themselves to be displaced by a donkey.

That there are today over 62 million cats in the U.S. attests to the continuing affection we have for our furry, feathered or finned friends. We've even had a cat called Socks in the White House. Other popular presidential pets range from Abraham Lincoln's Fido to Lyndon Johnson's beagles, named Him and Her.

For single householders, a pet can be a true companion. Many people arrive home from work to find a furry friend overjoyed at their return. Many a senior has a lap filled with a purring fellow creature.

The bond between person and pet is like no other relationship, because the communication between fellow creatures is at its most basic. Eye-to-eye, a man and his dog, or a woman and her cat, are two creatures of love.

No wonder people enjoy the opportunity to take their animal companions to church for a special blessing. Church is the place where the bond of creation is celebrated.

At Christ the Redeemer, we will have a Pet Blessing on Saturday, October 4 at 3pm in the courtyard. You are invited to bring all of your furry, feathered or finned friends to this event (and treats for God's creatures will be provided).

DON'T FORGET THE NEW SERVICE TIMES

Don't forget the time change for the late service. The early service remains unchanged.

Our Adult Education will be from 9:30-10:15am.

The late service begins at 10:30 am.

Our Youth group is going to begin meeting after the late service. We need volunteers on a rotating basis to feed the youth lunch. For more info or to volunteer, please see Matt Olszewski.

The Men's Group will have a 4-man best ball scramble (a perfect format for those with little or no experience!) on Saturday, September 27th at 1:30pm. We'll meet at the clubhouse of The Shores Country Club on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall. (If you need directions, click here. Tee-Offs at 2:00pm sharp. Food and beverage to follow at the Cortopassi's home at approximately 7 pm. The cost is $25 per golfer: includes golf, cart, and practice range balls. If you need to rent golf club there is an extra $25 fee. Please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the kitchen or today see one of the men at the Men's Ministry table in the Parish Hall. If you have any questions contact Mick Cortopassi or Barry Graham. Invite a friend!

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning at 9am we flex our muscles and grow healthier by following a DVD aerobic exercise program. This is a great way to join with others who have a desire to shed a few pounds and tone up their muscles. Don't forget the admonition of St. Paul that "Bodily training is of some value!"

Monday, November 24th @ 10:00AM

Memory Makers will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 24, 10:00am at the home of Joyce Stewart. Bring your sandwich and be prepared to work on "something" for ourselves. You all deserve it!!

Starting today, we have an exciting new study for our Adult Ed class! It's "The Secret of the Vine", led by Deacon Sheri. There will be no childcare during this time.

Help sing praise to the Lord! Choir members are needed for both services. For more information about rehearsal times and requirements please contact our choir director, Jessica Bracks. She will be available at the Ministry Fair today in the Parish Hall.

Pictures from the Parish Picnic the night of the 6th are online. Check out the slideshow below, or click here for the photo gallery elsewhere on our site.

Sign up today for the Home Fellowship Group that you would like to attend. Groups will begin meeting at their chosen times during the following week.

In the lobby there will be posted information about all the groups: what day & time they meet, who the hosts & leaders are and their pictures so you'll know them, whether the group is prepared for children, and other info.

Please sign up for a group even if you are not sure that you are going to want to stay in that particular group. We just need an idea how to prepare. If it should be your wish to later change to another group that will be fine. If you have any questions, please contact Mick or Kim Cortopassi.

Wednesday Mornings between 7 - 8:30 am

Bonnie McConnell is heading up a ministry of the church inviting people driving by to come in for prayer. It's intended to be a come and go time so anyone can come by for a few minutes on the way to work. Drop in any Wednesday morning to pray, or call Bonnie at 972-240-4545 if you are interested in praying for this ministry. She would really love to have some people praying at home on the Tuesday before for the next day's prayer time.

Katie Beggs' Young Adults group is meeting again. The target range for this group is the post-High School and post-College age range.

The group meets Wednesdays at 7PM. We will be meeting, again, at the Starbucks in Rowlett - just west of the Hwy 66/Rowlett Rd intersection.

The address for that location is 2609 Lakeview Parkway Rowlett, TX 75089. If you need directions, please make use of the map below.

Please, bring a friend with you!