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September 2014

Fall Education Begins This Sunday

The new Sunday school year gets under way this Sunday, September 7, during the 10 o'clock Education Hour. Children three years through fourth grade meet on the second floor of the Jones Balcony, fifth graders meet in the Jones Basement, and the Toddler Nursery Class meets in the Jones 102 nursery room. Register children on Sunday or online. You can also download a schedule of Sunday School lessons (PDF) for the year. If you have questions about our programs, please don’t hesitate to contact Lisa Puccio.

Three-Year-Olds Are Movin’ on Up!

If you have a three-year-old, it’s time to move up to the second-floor Sunday School class. The three-year-old class teachers will be waiting to help you and your child get settled.

Our Nursery Staff is Growing

We have a wonderful nursery staff, and the group is growing as we prepare to offer additional nursery hours.

Our Sunday morning staff, Cassie Morris (supervisor), Alma Triumphante, Yolanda Suarez, and Maria Castro now includes Gloria Childress and Kayla Green on many Sundays. On Wednesday evenings, Gloria and Kayla will also be working with the infants through four-year-olds while Michelle Rosas and Diana Gutierrez will oversee children age five through 10 in the Jones Basement. During adult programs on Sunday evenings, Michelle Rosas and Vesta Bortey-fio will be our nursery staff leaders.

The Cathedral is blessed by this dedicated group.

Faith At Home – The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels

Monday, September 29, is Michaelmas, the feast day of St. Michael and all angels. Since the sixth century, this “Festival of Courage” celebrates St Michael’s conquering of the dragon and the victory of good over evil. This date, falling close to the autumnal equinox, also marks the beginning of fall. Saint Michael is recognized as an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic teachings. You can learn much more here.

Dear God, whose angels watch over us here on the earth, fill us with courage to serve you and be an example of your love. Help us to recognize your grace when we meet it. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Extend the Invitation

September 21 is Invitation Sunday. As Michael Harvey, the founder of Invitation Sunday explains, “Invitation connects with God’s activity. When we invite someone to church we go into God’s territory.” Harvey suggests that we shouldn’t worry about whether someone says yes or no; we should simply extend the invitation.

In this Issue

Fall Education Begins
Three-Year-Olds Move Up
Nursery Staff Growing
Faith At Home — Michaelmas
Extend the Invitation
Popcorn Theology
The Mission of the Children’s Ministry Council

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Popcorn Theology

Come for family movie night on Saturday, September 20, from 6–9 p.m. There will be four films, all centered on the theme of “imaginary friends.” Adults will view “Lars and the Real Girl” and junior- and senior-high youth will watch “Stranger Than Fiction.” Children five years through fifth grade will enjoy the classic “Indian in the Cupboard,” while younger children will enjoy “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.”

All ages will gather for pizza in Reynolds Hall and then split into groups for the movie followed by discussion and activities.

The Mission of the Children’s Ministry Council…

… is to ensure that our children feel they are a valuable part of the Cathedral congregation and to support them as they grow in their faith. Council members help plan the parish events for children and families, support the Sunday school and Nursery programs, and nurture relationships among families at the Cathedral.

The members of the council are Kristin Avery, Brent Bechtol, Alex Bentlif, Judson Crowder, David Dowdy, Anne Furse (chair), Kaki Grubbs (vestry), Kristin Johnson, Jim Maloney, Scottie McCord, Jen Moss, Lyman Paden, Sarah Wallace, and Lisa Puccio (staff).

For more information about programs for children and families at Christ Church Cathedral, or to learn how you can help with the work of the council, contact Lisa Puccio (713-590-3323).