Christ Church

The night before the crucifixion, our Lord gathered with His disciples in the upper room to celebrate the feast of Passover. This is The Last Supper. There, Jesus transformed the bread of affliction into the bread of life, and the cup of thanksgiving into the cup of salvation. The Seder became our Eucharist with our Lord?s words, ?Do this in remembrance of me?. Everyone is invited to our 2014 Seder, 4:00 pm Sunday 13 April at Christ Church. Please let us know so that we set a place for you [and prepare sufficient food]. linda@christchurchnorthbay.ca or 705.476.0791

We are delighted that the Ven. Dawn Henderson, a dear friend of the parish, former rector of Christ Church and presently the Archdeacon of Muskoka, will be with us to celebrate this important event.

The Christ Church team, the Klondike bars, raised $2240 for the Gathering Place. ?Congratulations on braving the cold and helping people living in poverty in our region. ?North Bay raised $71,257 in total, 285% of the $25,000 goal.

Christ Church recently invited all the area Anglicans to dinner. The church hall was packed, the food was abundant and delicious, and the fellowship was palpable - especially during the singing!

Hi Folks
Just a reminder that today is another cleanup day at the Rectory.

You can arrive at 999 Clarence Street any time after 9 and give an hour or a day as you are able, getting the rectory ready to sell.
Lunch and coffee will be provided to keep you fuelled up and cleaning supplies are waiting for your elbow grease to make them work.

Thanks to all who help!
Rev. Marie

Hello

Our Annual Vestry Meeting takes place on Sunday, February 2, 2014 right after the 10:30 Gathering Service ( only one service since it is the first of the month)

There will be snacks to stave off the hunger pangs ( and I promise to preach short that day!)

We do hope you will all join us. It is our "Family Meeting" and there are always questions to be answered and decisions to be made.

If there is something you would like us to talk about, please call Dave Saad who will be chairing the meeting so your concern gets not he agenda. If there is a ministry you feel called to, please talk to me or the wardens.

We are so thankful for all God has done at Christ Church in this last year - and we want to hear together how God is leading us into the future. Come and be part of that process!

In Christ
Rev. Marie

We look forward to having you join us in the most holy of celebrations!

"Come O Long Expected Jesus"

Christmas Service Schedule

Christmas Eve:
5 pm Children's Service
7 pm Candlelight Service
9 pm Traditional BCP Service

Christmas Day

10:30 am Holy Communion

December 29 - Christmas 1

9 am Quiet Service from the Book of Common
Prayer - Holy Communion
10:30 am Holy Communion Service from the Book of Alternative Services

Monday, December 16, 2013 marked the 60th anniversary of Canon Murray Tipping's ordination to the priesthood. This marvellous occasion was celebrated with Canon Murray's family and church family. We began with a BCP service, celebrated by Canon Murray with the Right Rev. Dr. Stephen Andrews, Bishop of Algoma as preacher. Lessons were read by the Canon's children and the scores of folks who attended were "brought to heaven's gates" but the precious sense of the holy that permeated the entire service.

The service was followed by a lovely dinner at the Davedi Club, where the programme, ably chaired by Colin Vickers, included solos by former Rector and dear friend, the Venerable Dawn Henderson, who first pressed Canon Murray into service as the honourary assistant at Christ Church, a position we are delighted he still maintains. Remembrances and speeches by friends and family rounded out the evening,

Canon Murray wants all those involved to know that he is profoundly grateful for all the expressions of love and appreciation he received that evening. He describes himself as both overwhelmed and humbled. He and Joan are also deeply grateful for the kindnesses, deliveries of food and help received during his recent illness.

We are so thankful to God for the strong foundation
built at Christ Church with Canon Murray as the founding Rector, and for the joy of his and Joan's continued presence with us and their ministry among us.

The Rt. Rev'd Dr. Stephen Andrews presided at Confirmation on December 15. ?This is a culmination of regular classes planned by Beth Hewson. The worship service brought out the Advent themes of hope and joy.

The Youth group presented a humorous and poignant dramatic production on December 8. Thanks to Tammy Martel and Chris Wilson for their direction. As you can see, some of the less youthful were conscripted as well.