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St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church
545 S. East Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
http://stchristophersoakpark.org | 708-386-5613

NEED TO KNOW

• 1/29/23 - This Sunday is our Parish Annual Meeting

• 1 Sunday Service, Rite II Eucharist at 10:00AM

• Annual Parish Meeting at 11:15AM

• Children’s activities downstairs in the Sunday School.

• Post-meeting lunch immediately following in the Parish Hall! SIGN UP HERE to bring a side-dish.

• No 8AM, 9:30AM or 11:00AM services this Sunday.

The Sermon on the Mount

FROM THE INTERIM RECTOR

Friends,

A reminder that this Sunday is the 111th Annual Meeting of the Parish of St. Christopher’s. It promises to be a celebratory time as we recognize and celebrate the mission and ministry of this place.

The business of the annual meeting will be to elect new members to the vestry, highlight reports from the Interim Rector, Wardens, Search Committee, and the Treasurer, select delegates to Diocesan Convention, discuss and receive the 2023 Congregational Budget, and to thank those leaving leadership positions. It is important that all who can, be present, and participate. There will be activities downstairs for the children during the meeting.

Response to the warden’s appeal letter has been overwhelming. Our treasurer Marty Dunlavey will share good news with us Sunday. Although we still have a deficit budget, it is more in line with this congregation’s tradition.

Lunch will be served immediately after the meeting. Our wardens are providing the sandwiches. Please SIGN UP BY LINKING HERE to bring sides and drinks.

A special eNews will be shared Saturday evening with a link to download the Annual Report. Copies of the 2023 Annual Report which includes the 2023 budget will be available at the back of the church.

Remember, one Sunday service at 10:00AM. The Annual Meeting begins at 11:15AM. Lunch served between 12noon -12:30PM.

I look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Faithfully,
Kevin

FINAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Final notice is given by the Vestry, our governing board representing the members of the St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Oak Park, that the 111th Annual Meeting of the parish will be held at 11:15AM, this Sunday, January 29, 2023. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect Vestry Members, Convention Delegates and Alternates, to receive and review the Annual Budget for the Parish for 2023 as agreed to by the Vestry, to hear an update from the Search Committee, and to transact such other business as may lawfully come before the said Meeting.

All members and friends should plan to attend. In accordance with our congregation’s bylaws, to be eligiblabe to vote, the congregant must be known to the rector, attend worship services regularly, and be a giver of record.

One worship service will be celebrated prior to the Annual Meeting at 10:00AM. Child care will be available.

FAMILY AND YOUTH NEWS

MOVIE NIGHT January 27 at 6:30 p.m. featuring the first Harry Potter movie. Wizards and muggles of all ages welcome! Bring snacks, drinks and a cozy blanket. Contact Jen if you’re interested in ordering pizza together.

BOX FLOAT MAKING commences soon. Shoe boxes needed!

YOUTH GROUP Feb. 5 at 4-5:30, Sky Zone in Elmhurst. Parents need to complete a waiver online, please do so here.

HARRY POTTER RETREAT March 17-19, 2023 . Youth, families and adults are invited to gather at Stronghold Castle in Oregon, IL. Adults and family registration form is here. Youth registration form is here. Questions, please email Jen Enriquez

"A fruitful connection for teaching faith can be made between J.K. Rowling's baptism and receiving a Hogwarts letter. The letter doesn't make one magical, nor does baptism make a person into the image of God. Our sacraments do not create our identity, but they name and feed our identity and direct us toward our destiny to be one with God as Christ is one with God." -The Rev. Dr. Patricia Lyons, Teaching Faith with Harry Potter

CONFIRMATION CLASS FOR SEEKERS convenes during Lent. Young people and adults are welcome to explore their faith and the teachings of the “Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement” - Presiding Bishop Curry . Anyone interested in confirmation,please fill out this form

WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: Look for the blue bin in parish hall to drop gently used jackets, sweaters, gloves, and other winter gear. New items welcome as well!

LINK HERE to register your kids for Sunday school. Same info we’ve asked for in the past, fewer trees killed!

SIGN UP HERE to help out with formation and service projects. We need folks to help out so that we can keep our kids safe and lay a foundation for families to grow in faith, together and at church. We are all ministers! What might your role be? Youth who wish to help out with formation should also sign up! Contact Jen with questions.

ROTA

Readings
Psalm: Psalm 15
Gospel: Matthew Matthew 5:1-12

10:00AM - 4 Epiphany | Parish Annual Meeting Sunday
Acolyte: Bria Urso & Trish Joy
Prayers of the People: Emily Culbertson
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Trish Joy & Peter Walters
Healing Ministers: Becky Dunlavey & Julie Dulski
Ushers: Bill & Jenn Urso
Preacher/Presider: Kevin M. Goodman

EMAIL

Kevin M. Goodman, interim rector
interim@stchristophersoakpark.org

Uziel Hernandez Martinez, parish administrator
office@stchristophersoakpark.org

Jennifer Enriquez, director of children and youth formation
kids@stchristophersoakpark.org

Richard Sobak, organist/choirmaster
organist.choirmaster@stchristophersoakpark.org

Christa Creps, musician for children and families
tunesmith@stchristophersoakpark.org

Emily Culbertson, Marilyn Huebel
search committee co-chairs
search@stchristophersoakpark.org

Bob Wyatt
priest.associate@stchristophersoakpark.org

Announcements for the weekly “Messenger” and Sunday bulletin must be received by the office by 12noon, Wednesday. Email complete written announcement to: office@stchristophersoakpark.org