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The Chronicler March 2016 Spotsylvania, VA
The Decentralization of Self When we are born, we only know how we feel. We don’t even comprehend how the
environment around us affects us, or how we affect it. We just know when we feel hungry, or
tired, or wet, or cold. Over time we develop an appreciation for our surroundings, how we
interact with them, and particularly other human beings in our world. The socialization of the
self takes years, and really continues throughout our lifetime. However aware we become of the
world around us—the other people with whom we share this world and their individual
perspectives as distinct from our own—we continue at our base being quite selfish and self-
centered creatures. Evolutionary biologists can explain to us how even sacrificing one’s self is
actually a self-serving act, as long as it is seen as facilitating the continuation of our genes in the
world, either through our own offspring or through the survival of our tribe. Following Jesus, in
many ways, calls us to be something we are not by nature: creatures who see their own good as
the good of others. In other words, Christianity calls us to experience the center of our world not
as our self, but as someplace outside of our self, specifically in Jesus Christ, who gave himself
for the world.
The decentralization of our self is a big part of the work of Lent. Indeed it is The life’s
work of every Christian. It’s just that Lent is a good time to practice. How do we learn to go
against our nature of being self serving? How do we develop a new nature, one that is more
divine than human? Two things are necessary: the grace of God, and our cooperation. God’s
grace is a given. This we know primarily through the story of Jesus’ life, teaching, miracles,
passion and resurrection, and it is manifest in our lives through the action of the Holy Spirit. Our
cooperation? That’s where the work comes in. We try to walk with Jesus. That is the basic job
description of being a Christian. That means we model our lives after his. It doesn’t mean that
we are perfect at it, but we do need to be committed to trying again and again even when we get
it wrong.
During Lent we look at our habits, daily activities, things we do unconsciously, things we
do intentionally, and things we never intend to do but do anyway. In a real way, we are the sum
total of our habits. This is a time to question whether we are practicing the habits that will help
us be the person we want to be, the person God created us to be, or not. The ancient practices of
fasting, abstaining from other worldly pleasures, and spending significant time in prayer and the
study of Scripture, are tried and true methods of cooperating with the grace of God as it shapes
us into that creature with a new, transformed nature, a heavenly nature. Of course, there are
other practices that can help us do this. Get creative. Learn from others. Try something new.
Most of all, humbly seek to reach that state where, when looking deep within yourself, you see
the heart of Christ.
THE MISSION OF CHRIST CHURCH is to bring all persons to the saving
knowledge of Jesus Christ through Word, Sacraments, and instruction, as taught through the Episcopal tradition, that all
may know the joy and grace of faith, and to share that grace through outreach.
MARCH 2016 LAY MINISTERS SCHEDULE
Lector Chalice Bearer Acolytes Ushers Altar Guild Nursery
March 6 Wieland Team
8:00 Dana Houck Edd Houck Jack Cheeseman
10:30 Martha Clark
Werner Wieland
Steve Clifford
Aaron and
David Packard,
Ethan Goldberg
Frank Carosella
Bill Estes
Amy Biscoe
March 13 8:00 Beth Goshin
Deacon Margaret Robert Truslow Williams Team
10:30 Beverly McNeill Jeff Massey
Jenny LeBlanc
Aaron, Jack and
Drew DiFilippo
Cecil/Missie Jarman
Molly Watts
March 20 –
PALM SUNDAY
8:00 Joseph L. Ilk
Edd Houck
Joseph L. Ilk
Magin Team
10:30 Judi O’Neill
PASSION GOSPEL
READERS TBA
Tim Watts
Penny Knepp
Alex Watts
Ian Gibson
Stephen Wallach
Hank Mausolf
Tim Watts
Amanda Watts
March 27 2016 -
EASTER SUNDAY
Wieland Team
8:00 Joseph Ilk Deacon Margaret Calib Garland
10:30 Mary Williams
Jenny LeBlanc
Alex Watts
Megan LeBlanc
(Streamers)
Jenna Philllips
Ethan Goldberg
Aaron DiFilippo
Frank Stewart
Werner Wieland
McKenzie Goldberg
You are responsible for finding your own replacement in the event that you cannot serve when scheduled.
Please notify parish office of replacements.
NOTE: Those of our church family who will be serving in the special Easter Holy Week services will receive
an e-mail message next week indicating your role.
Choir Director
Denise Gregory
Organist Hannah Massey
Secretary Ruth Feltner
Newsletter Coordinator Ruth Feltner
Christ Episcopal Church 8951 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
Phone (540) 582-5033
www.christchurchspotsy.com
Rector
The Reverend Jeffrey A. Packard
Director of Christian
Education Jenny LeBlanc
Vestry Senior Warden
Linda Wieland
Jr. Warden
Tim Watts
Treasurer
Mary Williams
Asst Treasurer
Linda Smith
Register
Martha Clark
Members
Bill Butler
Martha Clark
David Fagiano
Missie Jarman
Jim Kenkel
Beverly McNeill
Sue Roberts
Tim Watts
Linda Wieland
C H R O N I C L E R
MARCH 2016 EDITION
WELCOME BACK Tom and Judy Murphy who
hail from Morristown, NJ, and visited us in July of last
year. They have since moved to Fredericksburg and are
attending the 10:30 service. We look forward to them
becoming members of our church family.
Bill and Ingrid Sides and their three children, Will,
Gabe and Kate have been attending our 10:30 service.
We hope they will continue and, eventually, become
members.
WE WELCOME Denise Gregory and Mary
Peterman, a great addition not only to our church
family but also to our music ministry.
Our Christ Church family extends their sympathy to Joan Gere and her
family on the death of Joan’s husband, Bob, who passed away on February 17.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the church on Sunday, April 3 at
2 PM immediately followed by inurnment in the Columbarium.
Following inurnment, a reception hosted by the Episcopal Church Women,
will be held in the Great Hall.
“May his soul and the souls of all the departed, by the mercy of God, rest in
peace.”
MARCH 2016
“The March Winds Blow”
03/01 Chris Westcott
03/06 Joan Palmer
03/06 Raymond Brancolini
03/07 William Palmer
03/09 Robert Massey
03/09 Lee Gupton
03/09 Aaron DiFilippo
03/10 Missy Pixton
03/10 Trisha Westcott
03/11 Christine Roberson
03/11 Elizabeth Warne
03/14 Shelby Kuhl
03/16 Melissa Jackson
03/16 John Fristoe
03/17 Deborah Garland
03/18 Marv Pixton
03/19 Mary Svare
03/21 Ron Magin
03/21 Doris Mills
03/22 Roy Smith
03/25 Jeff Everhart
03/28 Matthew Stockli
03/28 Greta Roberson
03/29 Richard Moynahan
03/29 Amy Biscoe
03/30 Paul Christensen
03/31 Jenna Phillips
03/31 Megan LeBlanc
Episcopal Church Women - After cancelling their February meeting because of snow, ECW will get
back on track in March with their usual monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 15th at 11:30 in the Great
Hall. We will discuss plans for our April Plant and Bake Sale which, because of a conflict with the
Shrinemont Retreat, will be held this year on Saturday, April 16, in conjunction with the Thrift Shop’s Yard
Sale. However, for those of you that have a knack for growing plants (especially bedding plants), we would
be so grateful if you could start planning to donate some of these for our sale on April 16. There will be
more information on this, our biggest money maker for the year, in the April Chronicler. However, if you
have questions concerning this event, please contact Debbie Garland at [email protected] or (540)
898-8732; Elaine Wyant can also answer any questions you may have: [email protected] or (540)
786-3267.
Episcopal Church Men will continue to hold a men’s luncheon meeting the 4th
Monday of each month.
The purpose of their next luncheon will be to plan for upcoming events and review some new ideas. There
was a great turnout for the first luncheon on February 22. Please join the men for their next meeting on
Monday, March 28 at 12:00 PM at Vinny’s Italian Grill on Leavells Road. RSVP to Ron Magin or Bill
Palmer via phone or email.
Parish Retreat: Fun and Fellowship at Shrine Mont Christ Church and St. Peter’s, Port Royal will once again partner in a parish retreat at Shrine Mont
April 29–May 1, 2016. The rector of St. Peter’s is Catherine Hicks, whom you may remember as a
seminary intern here a few years ago. The program differs each year, but the general flow of the
weekend will go like this. We arrive late Friday afternoon in time to unpack and go to dinner. After
dinner, we gather in an upstairs ballroom for Evening Prayer and an activity to help us all get to know
each other. On Saturday after breakfast we have Morning Prayer, followed by a program that varies
every year and is optional, then free time. During free time you can hike up the mountain, play tennis
or other games, go shopping, go exploring or just relax. It’s usually easy to find or put together a
group to do something fun. Saturday night we have a campfire, complete with making s’mores.
Stories and campfire songs usually result. Sunday morning there’s a worship service at the Cathedral
Shrine of the Transfiguration and more time to relax, read a book, look for wildflowers, etc. The rooms
are simple, but comfortable. The food is abundant and delicious. The company is relaxed and
welcoming. It’s a great chance to get to know folks whom you may not know well, or have just met.
Many of us have gone many times, but are always open to new people coming to enjoy the weekend.
Come on up to the mountain with us this year!
Retreat check-in: 4:00 p.m. on Friday Check-out: 2:00 p.m. on Sunday
Scholarship funds are available. Carpools can be organized.
Please do not let transportation or cost be the reason you don’t join us.
Prices listed are per person and do include your meals and tax for full weekend.
Your only “out-of-pocket” expenses will be gas and any shopping you do.
Single occupancy room may be available. Let us know if you want a single room.
Most rooms have 2 single beds. We do have a small number of rooms with 1 double bed and 1
single bed and a few connecting rooms; these rooms will be available to families with children
first. We promise to do our best to accommodate everyone. Fill out the form below including a
$10 per person deposit by Sunday, March 13th. Final payment is due Sunday, April 24. Please
make all payments to Christ Church with “Shrine Mont Retreat” in the memo line. Hope to see
you there!
Adults: $150.00 (Double Occupancy) Adults: $190.00 (Single Occupancy)
Youth: $52.00 (ages 4-12) Children: Free (ages 0-3)
Name (contact person): ________________________________________________
Other adults attending: ________________________________________________
Names of children attending (include ages): _________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Dietary Concerns: ____________________________________________________
Roommate request ____________________________________________________
Special Needs/Housing Preferences: ______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Donate to our Scholarship Fund? ____$150 ____$100 ____$48 ______other
Need scholarship help? Amount of request: _____________________
New Vestry Members and Officers
At our Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 31, we elected three new members to the
vestry: Martha Clark, David Fagiano, and Jim Kenkel. They will each serve a three year term.
We also thanked the three members whose terms expired: Ray Crafton (who served as the senior
warden for the past three years), Jeri Phillips (who served as the register of the vestry for the past
three years), and Roy Smith. At the first vestry meeting with the new vestry the following
officers were elected for one year terms: Senior Warden—Linda Wieland (who served as the
Junior Warden last year); Junior Warden—Tim Watts; Register—Martha Clark; Treasurer—
Mary Williams; and Assistant Treasurer—Linda Smith. On February 21 at the late service we
had a ceremony of installation for the members of the vestry and the officers. Please continue to
pray for those who are elected to leadership positions in our parish.
Shrine Mont Summer Camps
The diocesan summer camps at Shrine Mont have something for everybody. If you are into
sports, or music and drama, or high adventure, or just looking for a classic summer camp
experience, they have the camp for you. See the Communications Center for informative
pamphlets about all of the summer camp programs. Financial aid is available.
Did you know that Christ Church has a Quilter’s Club?
Yes, the ladies have been together for over 36 years and meet at 10:30 AM every Thursday in
All Saints Hall, in Room 8, get their quilting rack set up and begin. Then, they break for lunch
(bring a bag lunch) and go back to continue the quilt they are working on. In between working,
they have a good time. Over the years, for one reason or another, the membership has dwindled
down to “a precious few” and they are currently seeking anyone interested in learning the skill of
quilting. They’re willing to teach you! Feel free to walk in and observe the ladies on Thursday
morning or call Alice Daniels on (540) 786-8038 for more information.
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Palm Sunday, March 20
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II
procession with palms
Maundy Thursday, March 24
7:30 PM Holy Eucharist with foot washing
and stripping of the altar
Good Friday, March 25
Noon to 3:00 PM Ecumenical Service of Meditations
on the Seven Last Words of Christ
6:30 PM Stations of the Cross, Great Hall
7:30 PM Good Friday service
Easter Eve, March 26
10:00 AM Flower Workshop, GH
10:00 AM Vigil Rehearsal in church
7:30 PM The Great Vigil of Easter Bring a bell!
Wine and Chocolate reception, Great Hall
Easter Day, March 27
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:15 AM Church School Easter Party & Egg Hunt
10:30 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Children’s Easter Party & Egg Hunt
On Easter Sunday during the Christian Education time we will have an Easter Party and an Easter Egg Hunt.
Bring children to the Great Hall at 9:15 where there will be games and crafts for them. Meanwhile the older
children and youth will be playing “Easter Bunny” and hiding the eggs outside. When all is set the hunt will
begin. If you would like to help supply the eggs, you can drop off your plastic eggs, filled with packaged candy,
and taped shut, in any one of several locations around the church. We need the eggs no later than Palm Sunday,
March 20. Speak to Molly Watts if you have questions.
Confirmed, Received & Reaffirmed
On February 7 we welcomed Bishop Susan Goff. It was a lovely service, and she confirmed 3
youth: Colby Clifford, Aaron DiFilippo, and David Packard; and 2 adults: Angie Wienckowski,
and Rick Moore. She also received Tim Wienckowski into the fellowship of the Episcopal
Church; he had been confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church. And 3 adults reaffirmed their
commitment to Jesus Christ: Carol Moore, Linda Wieland, and Werner Wieland. Following the
service we had a wonderful reception with a potluck lunch. Somehow we all managed to get
home in time to watch the Super Bowl (or Downton Abbey).
The Great Vigil of Easter
On Easter eve we celebrate the ancient service that is the root of the modern day sunrise service.
In the early church, those who had been prepared for baptism would spend the night before
Easter Sunday in vigil with prayer and fasting. Then, just before dawn, the rest of the faithful
would gather for the first service to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection. They began in darkness.
Then a new fire was kindled. From the fire the Paschal Candle (symbolic of the risen Lord) was
lit, and from that candle all the candles held by members of the congregation. Soon the church
was filled with the light of Christ. At this service, which began with long readings from the Old
Testament, the highlight was the baptisms. The natural light was growing outside throughout.
Finally, with the sun rising gloriously to light the way, the celebration of Easter began with the
classic Easter acclamation, “Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.” We
keep this tradition, gathering in the evening rather than in the wee hours, and creating the
growing light artificially rather than relying on the sun, as we celebrate the Great Vigil of Easter.
Come join us for this most joyful time at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 26. Don’t forget to bring
a bell as we literally ring in the holiday. Following the service we gather in the Great Hall for a
wine and chocolate reception hosted by the choir.
Sunday morning worship schedule and Children’s Chapel and Sunday school: Two services 8:00
and 10:30, (Children’s Chapel is held in the Choir Room during the 10:30 service) with Christian
Education for all ages from 9:15 to 10:15. Children’s Chapel is not held on the first Sunday of the
month.
Episcopal Church Women meet the 3rd
Tuesday of each month in the Great Hall @ 11:30 AM.
The ECM meet the 2nd
Saturday of each month in ASH at 8 AM.
The Vestry meets on the 2nd
Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in room #8, All Saints Hall.
Sunday bulletin announcements due by: noon Wednesday, call 582-5033.
Deadline for the April Chronicler is March 18. Please send articles in Microsoft word document to
Ruth Feltner: [email protected]
Check Out the Enclosed
Holy Week and Easter
Schedule.
8:00am RAAI, ASH
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
318:00am RAAI, ASH
308:00am RAAI, ASH
298:00am RAAI, ASH
28EASTER DAY
8:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am Children's Chapel
10:30am HE Rite II
11:45am Fellowship, GH
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10:00am Vigil Reheasal & Flower Decorating Workshop
7:30pm Easter Vigil; Wine & Chocolate Reception Following
26GOOD FRIDAY
8:00am RAAI, ASH
12:00pm Ecumenical Service of Meditations
6:30pm Stations of the Cross, GH
7:30pm Good Friday Service
8:00pm AA Mtg
25MAUNDY THURSDAY
8:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
7:30pm Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing
248:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
238:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:00am Food Pantry, ASH
228:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
21PALM SUNDAY
8:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am Children's Chapel
10:30am HE Rite II
11:45am Fellowship, GH
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198:00am RAAI, ASH
6:00pm Lenten Pizza Night, ASH
8:00pm AA Mtg
188:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
178:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
168:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
11:30am ECW Meeting, GH
158:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
148:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am Children's Chapel
10:30am HE Rite II
11:45am Fellowship, GH
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128:00am RAAI, ASH
6:00pm Lenten Pizza Night, ASH
8:00pm AA Mtg
118:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
7:00pm Vestry Mtg, ASH #8
108:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
11:00am RAAI in Great Hall
98:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:00am Food Pantry, ASH
6:00pm Sunlight Garden Club, ASH #6,7
88:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
78:00am HE Rite 1
9:15am Christian Education
10:30am HE Rite II
11:45am Fellowship, GH
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58:00am RAAI, ASH
6:00pm Lenten Pizza Night, ASH
8:00pm AA Mtg
48:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
10:30am Quilters, ASH #8
38:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
7:15pm Choir Rehearsal
28:00am RAAI, ASH
8:30am Morning Prayer
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