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THE CROWN The Newsletter of Christ Church Shrewsbury
Christ Church is a community committed to exploring the reality of God in today’s world
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Volume XXIV Issue VII July 2021
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Shrewsbury reading of the Declaration of independence
Sunday, July 4 at 10AM th
Join Mother Lisa as she participates in the Monmouth County Historical Society’s reading of
the Declaration of Independence, Sunday, July 4th at the Allen House. Christ Church will ring
our historical church bell 13 times (to signify the 13 colonies) at 10am as the official start of the
celebration.
FLEA MARKET IS BACK!
Saturday, July 24th
9am-3pm
Christ Church is quickly getting back into the swing of things, and one of the first events we
have planned is a favorite fundraiser, our summer Flea Market.
Because of the shutdown, we have not seen many of you for some time, and so we particularly
need your help! We need VOLUNTEERS! Of all sorts. We need a lot of people for a rather
short time commitment. We need you the week before the event to help sort and price. We need
you the day of the event to help sell. We need you immediately after the event to help pack up
and dispose of what is left.
Please contact us and let us know what days and hours
you are available.
Date of the Flea Market: Saturday, July 24, 9:00am to 3:00pm
Set Up Dates: 11am Sunday July18 through Friday evening, July 23
Items can be dropped off in the Parish Hall beginning July 1st.
Please be sure all items are clean and in very good condition. Be sure all the pieces are there.
We will NOT be accepting large pieces of furniture, electronics, or stuffed animals.
We have limited space, so keep this measure in mind: If you would not want to purchase it or
give it to a friend, then do not bring it.
Please call or email the church office as soon as possible with the hours you can volunteer so
we can put our team together.
Help us make this first fundraiser a big success!
We cannot do this without you!
Peace,
Mother Lisa+
PARISH NEWS & NOTES
ANY CHANGES?
Please advise us of any changes in your home address,
email address or any phone number(s). Let us know so
we can also keep our records/database up to date.
Please send us an email or call the Church Office at
732-741-2220.
Birth announcement:
Congratulations to Melissa and Chuck McConnell
on the birth of their son William Charles
McConnell who made his way into the world June
19 at 3:29pm, weighing 8 lbs, 2 oz and 20 inches
long. Older sister Charlotte absolutely adores him
and so cutely calls him “baby brother Wheel (Will). “Lord Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this
country won liberty for themselves and for us,
and lit the torch of freedom for nations then
PARISH PRAYER LIST unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this
Please note: The Prayer List is updated on a continual basis. land may have grace to maintain our liberties in
(Please get consent before adding a name to the list.) Call the
Church Office
righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
(*) indicates member of CCS
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.”
For the sick and suffering, and those in any need (Collect for Independence Day)
or trouble: *Mignon Williams, *Cassie Reagan,
*John Smalls, *Joan, *Marion Phillips, *Jim Miller,
*Beverly Ryser, *Judi Buncher, *Carolyn, *MiMi
Brown, *Sarah Schmid, *Susan Van Valkenburg,
*Irwin Rapolla, *Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, *Jonathan
Badal, *Bob Van Valkenburgh, *Tom, *Rosemary,
*Sandra, John Veil, Jennifer Turner, Pam, Queeni,
Jocelyn, Mariwether Schmid, Julie, Heather Lance,
Pat and Bob Rivenes, Cindy and John Jobe, Vivian
Hillborn, Lea Gallagher, Judy, Alicia Binn, Peedy,
Edie, Marlene, Bert, Sherrie, James McKittrick,
Don Smith, Greg, Jack Sauber, Rico and Liesel
Rauschmayer, Joe, Jane Barnes, Jay Curlee,
MARK YOUR CALENDARS…..
Geraldine Watson, Katie, Michael, Michelle Ten
Eyck, Tabitha Shimooka, Evelyn Curley, Marian
Bryja, Judy Smith, Ann Hatami, Anthony, Eugene
Krikowski, Kenneth Eckerd, Susan Galicki,
Tommy, Adrienne Betz, William and Frank
Coshahan, Peter Janosz, Lisa, Anthony Willimon, Second Saturday workdays take a break during
Sandy. May they be relieved of their distress. July and August and will resume in September.
However that does not mean there is on work to do!
For parishioners and friends serving in the The plants continue to grow and weeds continue to
armed forces both here and abroad: Traver, creep into everything. We welcome anyone who
Michael, Bo, Travis “TJ” Wilson, Aaron, Jacqueline would like to spend some quiet time weeding the
Brattan. May they serve in safety and with honor. walkways, gardens and parking lots. See you in
September...or maybe weeding out in the graveyard
…. Walter Dein
Mass on the Grass
Saturday Evenings @ 5:00PM
(counts for Sunday!)
Sign Up to Serve Iced Tea after
Saturday Evenings at 5pm, Christ Church will be Sunday morning 9 am Service
holding service outside in the back strip of the
parking lot. Mass on the Grass is Holy Eucharist We have begun to serve iced tea after the 9 am
with a casual setting. Bring your own lawn chair! services. This consists of iced tea only, no food at
The music, liturgy, and dress will all be less formal this time. It is served outside of the front steps of
than what you will find on a Sunday morning. An the church.
altar is set up at the south end of the little strip at the
back of our parking lot waiting your arrival. This We would like to invite members of the
service is meant for all the family; bring a blanket congregation to assist with this activity. A sign-up
for the kids to sit on, and a toy or two, as well. We sheet will be available on Sundays, and you also can
provide everything else, even the bug spray. Rain sign up by e-mailing or calling with an available
or Shine! We move inside to the Parish house if it date.
rains!
The table is available and will be set outside for
your use. Please also bring the trash bucket.
Sunday morning indoor Sleeves of cups are available as well as plastic
church service at 9am gloves.
Please bring a readymade iced tea to pour and plan
to join in with the conversations! This is a great
time to catch up with our church friends.
Let us know if you are available for dates in
August.
Thanks for your participation! Elaine
LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULES
“Those Who Serve” Peak of the Week on Hiatus
Help Wanted!! Peak of the Week will be on hiatus from June until
We are always looking for additional lay ministers September. The book we will be reading and
to serve at our worship! Have you ever considered discussing when we come back in September will
it? Acolytes, Greeters, Ushers, Lectors, and Chalice be Out of Many, One (a good Episcopalian thought,
Bearers, ALL play very important roles in our now isn't it?) by George W. Bush. The book is
services. The more lay ministers we have, the less just recently out and has been getting attention from
often one individual has to serve! We would like to talk shows and the like. Get it now and read it at
have enough volunteers so that each lay minister your leisure over the summer months then join our
would only have to serve once a month! If you happy little group in September.
have any questions or would like to join any one of
our teams, please talk to Mother Lisa or call the
office. Looking forward to talking to you!
Backpacks Early EFM Call!
for a Smooth Start to School Education for Ministry.
Education, Formation, Ministry.
Exploring Faith Matters.
However you define it, EFM is a fantastic way of
probing Christianity and how our faith links into our
lives. EFM, which runs from September to June, is
a program which addresses Old Testament, New
Testament, Church History, and Modern Theology,
over four years. Participants sign up for one year at
Although the school year has just ended, it is a great a time. The program runs in a Seminar format, in
time to think about the children in Monmouth which all present contribute to the life and learning
County who will need supplies when they go back of the group. The group consists of 6 to 12 people,
to school in September. who come from a variety of parishes (the current
You can help children here in Monmouth County group includes 4 parishes) which livens things up!
begin the school year with needed materials and
supplies by participating in our backpack program. Summer is our open enrollment for EFM; I would
There are children who come to school without the welcome telling you more about this extraordinary
needed supplies such as pencils and notebooks, opportunity. Or speak with one of the many persons
delaying or impeding their fresh start to the new in our congregation who have done EFM
school year. We hope to make a difference for themselves. Here is a list of our current Christ
some of these children. Please consider providing a Church members who have been, or are now in, the
child with some needed supplies such as: program: Chris Brondi, Perky Cameron, Julie
Cassidy, Allie Cummings, Deacon Vicki Cuff (who
Sturdy backpack; pencils, pens, crayons, markers, was also a mentor), Pam Diamond, Walter Dein,
colored pencils, highlighters, zippered pencil case, Peggy James, Edgar John, Georgette King, Joan
spiral notebooks (no binders), homework Landers, Jennifer Lovekin, Halina Nibbling, and
notebooks, child scissors, glue sticks, marble Barbara Raspanti.
notebooks, erasers, and other young child specific
supplies. Mother Lisa+
Please bring the backpacks or supplies to church
any day before Sunday, September 5th.
Backpacks and supplies will be blessed and
delivered to during the first week of school.
The Monmouth County SPCA is in
Please help us help some children again this year. need of linens. Donations can be dropped off at the
Your generosity is appreciated. parish house.
We can accept: • towels (all sizes) • sheets •
blankets (no filling) • pillowcases • small cat/dog
beds
We are also accepting cardboard box lids (The
kind that come under cases of water bottles or tops
of copy paper boxes) to be used as litter boxes. It’s
kitten season. Thank you for helping the MCSPCA.
Elaine Feyereisen
Heritage Rose Meditation Garden The flowers are blooming in our beautiful Heritage Rose Meditation Garden including the Roses, annuals and Lavender. Last fall 6 Rose bushes were added. This variety called “Popcorn Drift” is currently flowering with small white roses along the northeast border of the garden. In June, 20 annuals were planted including Marigolds, Lantana, red and white Zinnias and Superbells (variety: “Lemon Slice” and “Holy Moly”) Also added were 2 fragrant Lily bulbs (variety: “Casa Blanca”) which are poking through the ground and will flower later in the season. The garden is maintained by members of the Shrewsbury Garden Club.
Christ Church and the flowers or the weekly sanctuary candle, please sign
up on the Flower Chart in the narthex of the
Shrewsbury Community Garden Church. Checks should be made payable to; “Christ
LOTS OF Lavender!! Church Altar Guild” and may be placed in the
offertory plate or mailed to us. Altar Flowers - $40,
This year we have lots of beautiful fragrant lavender
Narthex Flowers - $30, Sanctuary Candle - $10.
in the garden. If anyone has ideas about uses or
needs, please let us know.
Please remember your pledge
Special thanks to Judy Buncher for help in the during the summer
garden! During the summer months our income usually
drops which puts a strain on finances and our ability
If you would like to get involved or visit the garden to cover our expenses. Please remember to send in
contact Kim Roberts-Honecker your pledge if you are going to be away on
732 530-7451 or kimroberts05@gmail.com vacation. Simply mail it in! Thank you.
Those Who Serve Christ Church
July 4
Acolyte: Judi Buncher
Altar Guild: Phyllis Edwards
Lector: Connie Goddard
Ushers/Greeters: Rod Webster, Jim O’Connor
July 11
Acolyte: Edgar John
Altar Guild: Cindy Webster
Lector: Connie Goddard
Ushers/Greeters: Bramley Maber, Peggy James
Iced tea host: Connie Goddard
Altar, Narthex and Sanctuary Lamp July 18
Offerings Acolyte: Philip Andrews
Altar Guild: Phyllis Edwards
Lector: Meg Bernhardt
DON’T FORGET YOUR FLOWER OFFERINGS Ushers/Greeters: Elaine Feyereisen,
OVER THE SUMMER!
Replacement needed
A Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. Almost every Ice tea host: NEEDED
Sunday of the Church Year we have beautiful
flowers adorn our altar and narthex. These are
provided by our parishioners, usually in memory of July 25
someone or in thanksgiving to God for someone or Acolyte: Matthew and Josh Dunford
something. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING Altar Guild: Judi Buncher
THE SUMMER MONTHS WE Do NOT have Lector: Tara Dunford
flower arrangements but have DRIED FLORAL Ushers/Greeters: Bramley Maber, Rod Webster
ARRANGEMENTS at the Altar and Narthex. Iced tea host: Steve Craven
We still ask that people make donations in
Memory/thanksgiving/celebration of loved ones,
and these will be listed as usual in the bulletin.
Thank you so much. If you would like to donate
Re-entering, Re-opening and Re-imagining Update for Christ Church
The diocese of New Jersey issued a new report from the Task Force for Re-entering, Re-opening and Re-
imagining and approved by the Bishop, with some significant changes based on the covid-19 pandemic. I will
summarize the most significant issues covered in these guidelines, and guidelines that impact Christ Church.
(Many of the new items pertain to churches that are only now opening for services)
The bishop will move the Diocese from stage to stage of the reopening with guidance from the Task Force as
appropriate. WE ARE OPEN FOR SERVICES!
Key points pertaining to Christ Church:
• Fully vaccinated parishioners may choose to attend church mask free – both indoors and
outdoors.
• Non-vaccinated parishioners must wear a proper mask.
• Disinfecting and cleaning should continue. For us, this means we should continue to use the
electrostatic fogger in the church and parish house.
• Non-vaccinated individuals or families with younger children will remain 6 feet apart from others
and designated pews will be available for their use so they remain 6 feet apart from each other.
• Liturgical leaders who are fully vaccinated may read, preach, serve or celebrate without a mask.
• Choirs and congregations can sing together indoors or outdoors.
• We have added the hymnals to the pews!
• Saturday services, in the event of rain, will be held in the parish house.
• We may host events both indoors and outdoors, such as coffee hour.
• Contract tracing will be discontinued.
• If any person who attends service contracts Covid, please call Mother Lisa or one of the wardens.
• Communion will continue to be offered in one kind only.
• Kneeling at the rail may be reinstituted during communion.
• Masking and distancing is still required for any children’s activities.
• Choir members, liturgical leaders, lectors or readers or any liturgical leaders whose ministry
requires speaking to the congregation will be asked to affirm their vaccination status.
The comfort level, individual needs and concerns of each parishioner will be respected. Those wishing to
maintain the mask mandate will be permitted to do so. No one will be asked about their vaccinated status
except for members of the choir. If you are not feeling well or exhibit any symptoms of illness, please do not
attend church.
Here at Christ Church we have followed the guidelines set down by our Bishop and will continue to work to
keep everyone as safe as possible. We look forward to a return of everyone to services, either outdoor at 5 pm
Saturdays or 9 am on Sundays.
July 2021
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
Rector’s day off
5:00PM
Mass on the Grass
OFFICE CLOSED Service
CASEY OFF
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Independence Day Office closed Rector’s day off
5:00PM
9AM Mass on the Grass
Holy Eucharist Service
10am
MCHA Allen House
Declaration reading
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Office closed Rector’s day off
9AM
Holy Eucharist 5:00PM
Mass on the Grass
Service
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Office closed Rector’s day off
9AM 9am-3pm
Holy Eucharist Flea Market
VESTRY meeting
5:00PM
Flea market set up Flea market set up Flea market set up Flea market set up Flea market set up Mass on the Grass
Service
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Office closed
9AM
Holy Eucharist 5:00PM
Mass on the Grass
Service
Christ Church Shrewsbury
380 Sycamore Avenue
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
ChristChurchShrewsbury@verizon.net
The Communications Team reminds you to check the web site for current parish news.
www.christchurchshrewsbury.org
"Be friends with Christ Church Shrewsbury" and then invite your friends to be our friend so
we all can be informed and connected to events in our community.
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST.
BRING SOMEONE TO CHURCH WITH YOU.
The Reverend Lisa S. Mitchell, Rector
The Reverend Victoria Cuff, Deacon
Casey Surgent, Office Administrator
Jeff Veil, Sexton
VESTRY 2021
Peggy James – Senior Warden, Stewardship
Elaine Feyereisen – Junior Warden, Reopening Chair
Carl Alfano
Walter Dein – Building and Grounds
Connie Goddard - Outreach
Sheila Hatami-Watson
Sue Napoletano – Church School
Larry Nibbling - Finance
Martie Viets
Treasurer – Stephen Craven
Asst. Treasurer--Lynn Marengo, Larry Nibbling
Vestry Clerk – Nancy Stewart
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