December, 2018 My invitation: Give birth to A Message from Jesus the Christ that you, too, November Vestry Your Priest in Charge may be God’s gift to the world. Meeting Highlights The gift that you are is to be he regular monthly meet- unwrapped on Christmas Day, ing of the Priest in charge, bringing joy to those who re- T Wardens and Vestry was held ceive the gift of you. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Remember, a gift is not meant The minutes of the previous to be fixed! Stop fixing your- meeting were approved. The ac- self! Instead, be God’s gift to tions of the Little Lamb, Shep- the world as Jesus is God’s gift herd’s Haven and the Thrift to the world. Shoppe Management Groups When you and I take this on were ratified. The report of the seriously, we can be the repre- Treasurer was accepted subject sentation of why we were put to audit. on this earth in the first place. Joy to the world… - The Income & Expense Re- port for the period ending Octo- Warmly, ber 31, 2018 was distributed. Father Stephen Dear Friends, - There will be a special meet- ing of the Vestry on Wednes- s we prepare for the joy- day, December 5, 2018 at 7:30 Aful birth of Jesus, I’m re- pm to discuss proposals re- minded again of Meister Eck- ceived on work that needs to hart. Advent be done on the buildings and What good is it to me if this grounds of Christ Church. eternal birth of the divine Son Ever faithful God, takes place unceasingly but - A Christ Church Open does not take place within my- your prophets foretold the House will be held on January self? And, what good is it to me coming of the light. 1, 2019 between 2- 4 pm. if Mary is full of grace and if I - Slate plaques will be sold as am not also full of grace? What In your name they promised a fundraiser. good is it to me for the Creator to give birth to his/her Son if I that the eyes of the blind - A Comedy Night is sched- do not also give birth to him in would be opened. uled for February 9, 2019. my time and my culture? This, then, is the fullness of time: We confidently await the - The Annual Meeting will be held on January 27, 2019. When the Son of God is begot- coming of your Son, and the ten in us. day when he will gather all - A motion was passed to in- Meister Eckhart people to live in your light, stall new, energy efficient light fixtures in Little Lamb and in for ever and ever. Amen the Parish Hall The minutes of the Vestry From a Benedictine Prayer Book meeting will be posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall Submitted by Deacon Barbara as they become available. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

2 Annual Christmas Services Nursery Attendant Christmas Pageant n Christmas Eve the Cher- e once again have an at- lease join us on Sunday, Oub and Junior Choirs will Wtendant in the Nursery on PDecember 16 during the sing at the 5:00 pm Family Ser- Sundays during the 9:30 am ser- 9:30 service for the annual Christ vice. The Adult Choir will sing at vice, where you may leave your Church Christmas Pageant! If you the 10:30 pm service. The Christ- little ones in capable hands if you find your Christmas spirit lack- mas Day service is at 10:00 am. so choose. ing, this is what you may need to help restore it! See you there. Coat Drive Parish Survey of Talents and Skills e are collecting gently for Service A New Year’s Wused coats for the needy Open House! of Passaic County. Please bring fter several months of plan- them to the Parish Office by De- ning, the Outside In/Inside s part of the Pompton cember 15. A ALakes Neighborhood, Out Commission of the Vestry is Christ Church is holding A Fes- pleased to announce the Parish tive Open House on New Year’s Purchase a Piece Survey of Talents and Skills for Day. Just as everyone in the of Christ Church Service. Please click on the link parish belongs to a designated below and follow the directions Neighborhood, the stone church History to complete the survey. Remem- on the corner of Ramapo and ber to click “Submit” at the end re you searching for a spe- of the survey. If you do not click Passaic belongs to the Neighbor- cial and unique gift this hoods of Pompton Lakes. To give A “Submit” your survey will not be holiday season? Or perhaps you recorded. And your response is back to our Neighborhoods at are interested in owning a piece the start of 2019, A Festive Open important to us, so remember to of history yourself? The slate click “Submit.” Thank you! If you House will be held from 2-4 p.m. from the old Church roof (over on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. have any questions, please con- 150 years old) is being trans- tact the church office. Warm punch, lite refreshments, formed into a piece of art for walking tours, and music wafting https://docs.google.com/forms/d you to treasure. Pictures of the /e/1FAIpQLSeTfeMysU6P3peA1X- through these historic and sacred church or other images are be- spaces will give our neighbors a Lef2nkVsvTuNePQl44GflpiK98SEhfg/ ing transferred onto the slate and viewform?usp=pp_url break from turkey, football, and are available for purchase. Or- defrocking from the holidays to der forms are available on Sun- recall the warmth of the season days or in the office during the A Reminder… one more time. Help us spread week. They are $50.00 and $35.00 the word. All are welcome! each. Please indicate if you need f you have not already done by Christmas and have the forms Iso, please renew your com- Craig’s List for turned in by Dec.16th. Please mitment to our Christ Church see Alison Thornhill, Bethany ministries by filling out and re- Christ Church Schadel-Kenny or Sue Helm for turning a 2019 Pledge Card. Extra pledge cards are available in the f you have an item you would details. There are some samples Vestry Room and in the Parish like to sell or donate, you can available for viewing in the Guild I Office. You can put your card in post it on the bulletin board on Hall. the collection plate on Sunday, or the wall outside of the kitchen bring it or mail it to the Parish Of- door entering the Guild Hall. fice, 400 Ramapo Avenue, Pomp- It’s like a Craig’s List for Christ ton Lakes, NJ 07442. Thank you Church! Remember, one man’s very much for your stewardship trash is another man’s treasure! of our congregation and of those who are served by our ministries!

3 Thinking of You Please remember to support us and enjoy the lovely Christmas he following Christ Church products at the same time! parishioners usually can’t T Respectfully submitted by get to Church, but would love to Karen Cahill for the receive a card saying that you are Sunday School thinking of them: ••Mary Babb, 81 Burnside Place, Haskell, NJ 07420 ••Marge Babyak, 5 Hill Court, Sunday School Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 Update ••Quinnie Chillson, uring October, there was 506 Riverdale Boulevard, a wonderful Halloween Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 D party with many festive decora- ••Fran Kamer, 44 Lincoln Road, tions and fun activities. Of course Open Enrollment Kinnelon, NJ 07405 there were also delicious treats at Little Lamb and outstanding costumes! Also ••Judy Loeb, Emeritus, 820 in October, you voted! The Par- Children’s Center Hamburg Turnpike, Room ish was invited to name a Seeing 309, Wayne, NJ 07470 ittle Lamb Children’s Center Eye Dog and the name chosen Lis now accepting enrollment ••Pat Sondermeyer, was C.C. Can you guess what it for all ages, 3 months to Kinder- 31 Matthews Terrace, stands for? You guessed it; Christ garten. Little Lamb, open all year Bloomingdale, NJ 07403 Church! from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, pro- In November, we began our vides a safe and caring learning If you know of anyone else collection of holiday gifts to be that would like to receive a card, environment for your children. shared with others less fortu- We are a State licensed, air-con- please let the Parish Office know, nate. This year we are responding 973-835-2207. ditioned facility with an enclosed to a request from the Episcopal outdoor play yard. For informa- Diocese to provide for children tion, registration forms and rates Christ Church whose parents are incarcerat- contact the director at 973-835- ed. We collected for children of 2236 or [email protected] T-Shirts for Sale all ages, from toddlers through high school. The types of gifts -shirts with a Christ Church requested include art supplies, Tlogo are available to be pur- sports equipment, music, and ba- chased. Take a look at them in sic clothing, such as PJs, slippers, the Guild Hall. It is a nice quality hats and gloves. For teenagers, grey t-shirt with a black logo in gifts such as gift card to CVS or the corner. Sizes small, medium Target for $15 or $20 are greatly Christ Church and large are $10 each. The extra- appreciated. We thank you as al- large size is $12 each. There are ways for your generosity and the is on Facebook also a couple of polo style t-shirts opportunity to teach our children that are $25 each. You can give hrist Church is now on the benefits of helping others. Facebook. Go to www.face- your payment to Sue Helm or Al- Once again we will have a C ison Thornhill, or leave it in the book.com/christchurchpomp- wreath and centerpiece sale to ton to become a fan. Parish Office labeled for t-shirts. raise money for our outreach project; helping to feed hungry children in local communities.

4 Choir Fund Raiser Wellness e still want your elec- Ministry Begins Wtronics! The choir is still n every first and third collecting electronics to recycle. OSunday monthly, Car- We need old phones, Ipads, ole Turner, RN will be available Ipods, hand-held games and of in the Guild Hall at 8:45 a.m. course used printer cartridges. to check blood pressures and The phones bring the most help anyone with health-related return but please remember questions. Carole has been an to wipe them clean before you emergency room nurse, a mis- turn them in to us. We don’t sionary nurse in Zimbabwe, a Parish Family want your personal informa- school nurse, and summer camp Birthdays- tion to be vulnerable. Just bring medical professional for the Girl December in the old stuff and drop it in Scouts. A member of the vestry our box in the office. It’s a win- here at Christ Church and on f you have not yet informed win. They get recycled and we the Outside In/Inside Out Com- the parish office of your get some cash for new music. I mission, Carole has made heal- birthdate, please call ing her mission in life. Recently Maureen at 973-835-2207. she told us: “I welcome sugges- tions from anyone about health- 1 - Donna Birch related topics our community wants to hear about or support 1 - Cindy McNamara groups folks would be inter- 4 - Tom Falk ested in or feel there is a need 13 - Michael Falk for. We have plans to begin a bereavement program this fall, 13 - Cheryl Finger including a support group.” If 14 - Logan Swanson you have ideas or messages for 14 - Blake Wolfson Openings for Carole Turner, leave a note in New Clients at her mailbox outside the church 16 – Christian Longo Shepherd’s Haven office door or give the idea to 17 - Brian Liston Maureen in the office. And as 18 - Herb Gaiss e would like to cordially Carole likes to say, “Be Well!” Winvite you to come and 20 - Emily Shepard spend time with us at Shep- 22 - Gary Geresi herd’s Haven. We are a non- Financial Clerks 23 - Barbara Kida profit activity and social cen- ter, where there is good food, Needed 24 - Kathleen Valle great conversations and a lot olunteers are needed to 24 - Elizabeth Kostyn of laughs. Our clients are great be Financial Clerks, those 27 - Dave Miller at trivia, enjoy painting, bingo, V who count and deposit the Sun- 28 - Maria Elliott gardening, cooking, and games day offering. If you are interested, of skill and so much more. please see Bruce Hetzel, or call 28 - Matthew Cahill Come and meet some new him at 973-800-2725. 28 - Barbara Hazelwood people, our fabulous volunteers, and excellent staff. We are offer- ing you a free day, with no ob- ligations. We would love to see you and share with you a fun filled day. We are open Monday through Friday until 3:30pm. Call Leigh at 973-835-4747. 5 ••Bloomingdale/Butler/ Food for Friends Kinnelon - Karen Bogert - 973-634-0190 he second Sunday of each ••GlenRock/North Haledon/ Tmonth is the traditional day Totowa – Marianne Taylor - to receive your contributions 201-741-8825 of canned or packaged food stuff and for personal hygiene ••Haskell/Wanaque - Joyce items for distribution through McDiarmid - 862-262-0719 our Food for Friends program. Items may be placed in baskets ••Oakland/Wyckoff/Franklin at the baptismal font or in the Lakes - Geri Sheehan - Children’s Chapel. You may 201-337-7395 also bring items any time dur- Neighborhood ••Pompton Lakes, Christ ing the month and leave them Church area - Nancy Dalzell - by the box in the Guild Hall. Initiative 973-202-7704 ou are the reason for the ••Pompton Lakes, Colfax - YNeighborhood Initiative. Matt & Louise Hanania - When life happens, it means a 973-616-1604 lot to have a neighbor nearby who is connected to your parish ••Pompton Lakes Hamburg community and ready to serve Turnpike North - Alison you. Increasingly, Christ Church Thornhill - 973-886-9728 participants are finding this true. ••Pompton Lakes, Hamburg One of the joys of serving each Turnpike North - Mary Ann other and our communities is Salerno-Fitzgerald - that needs, small or large, brief 973-835-6553 or over a long-term, can be ad- Book of dressed through the network of ••Pompton Plains/Pequan- Remembrance neighborhoods created by the nock - Megan & Kat Menezes Outside In/Inside Out Commis- - 201-575-9459 f you would like a loved sion of the Vestry. Neighbor- ••Ringwood - Joan Van Ione’s name inscribed in hood Leaders cross-reference re- Splinter - 973-856-4978 the Book of Remembrance, sources with each other and are which resides in the case on building a web of compassion. ••Ringwood - Sue Helm - the wall to the right of the Bap- Here is the current list of Neigh- 973-856-2129 tismal Font, please see Erica borhood Leaders who meet ••Riverdale - Bette Davis - Stewart or any one of the Al- quarterly to discuss and plan 973-809-1384 tar Guild members. The per- how best to serve our 15 neigh- son’s name, as you would like borhoods. Please let us know if ••Wayne - Packanack Lake, it to appear (for example, with your town is not represented. Preakness - Cindy LoBue - or without a middle initial or Feel free to call your Neighbor- 973-694-7813 name, etc.), and their birth and hood Leader just to say hello or ••Wayne - Sheffield - Barbara death year, will be inscribed thanks for being there! Hazelwood - 973-696-4966 in the book. Once a year, on All Saints’ Day, or the Sunday ••West Milford/Stockholm/ after All Saints’ Day, names Oak Ridge/Hewitt - Barbara added to the Book of Remem- & Karl Schinke - 973-557-5465 brance over the past 5 years or ••Foreigners & Travelers (SW so are read. A $5.00 donation Morris Cty/Somerset County/ to the Altar Guild is requested. Princeton and beyond) - Andy Shaw - 973-927-0202

6 further by adding your name. Parish Classifieds There are cards available for all budgets – go on, have some fun! Call Cheryl Finger with Luxury Vacations any questions or if assistance is in Mexico and the needed at 973-616-0309. Dominican Republic To preview products online: uxurious accomodations await www.graphicinnovations. Lyou at fabulous resorts in carlsoncraft.com both Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Prices are extremely affordable. Dates and accomoda- Our Communal tions are are quite flexible. Ad- Kitchen vance planning is advisible. For pricing, availability, and accomo- here are many of us who dation details please see or call Tuse the kitchen at the church. Those who do should Cheryl Finger at 973-723-5044. . he Thrift Shoppe would bear in mind the following like to invite you to visit guidelines: T our page on Facebook and on ••Leave the kitchen the way you Yelp. We are in the process of found it. Everything should trying to find new ways of ad- be cleaned, hand-dried, and vertising and are hoping to get put away. The counters and you to help. If you are on Face- work surfaces should be clean book or yelp, please visit our and free of clutter. It’s re- site and give us a review and ally nice to come into a clean Like our page. Please share kitchen. our page with your Facebook Personalized friends. Our volunteers work ••If you use cloth towels it very hard for an amazing cause Cards would be greatly appreciated and we want everyone to know if you can bring them home, f you are looking for a conve- about us! add them to your own laun- The Thrift Shoppe is open Inient way to send out cards dry, and return them. to friends, family, and/or busi- Tuesdays from 3:00 pm un- ness relations...look no further! ••Make sure the refrigerator til 7:00 pm, Thursdays from Order personalized cards with doors are completely closed. 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and your name or signature printed Saturdays from10:00 am un- ••Lock all lockable cabinets directly on the card and return til 3:00pm. Donations can be before your departure. address printed directly on the left in the shed located in the envelope! This is a huge time- ••Your help with maintenance church parking lot to the right saving convenience! is greatly appreciated since of the permanent storage shed. Best of all, these cards are of- there is no particular per- It is clearly marked with a sign fered at a 20% discount and, in ad- son in charge of our kitchen; for Thrift Shoppe drop-offs. dition, Christ Church receives 7% therefore, we all are. Thank The Thrift Shoppe is always back on the order...making your you in advance! in need of shopping bags. For order a win-win for everyone. more information please call The entire line of cards are Florence at 973-962-6289 or available online for perusal at 925-640-3421. www.graphicinnovations.carl- soncraft.com. On the website, Florence Loscalzo you will be able to select a stock verse or create your own, select typestyles, and personalize it 7 The Parish Register Cards of Remembrance Baptisms ards of remembrance are Cfor those who, on the death November 24 of a friend, desire to send a memorial offering to Christ Lailah Kelly Davies Church, instead of sending Sofia Rose Macchia flowers. The cards are available through the Parish Office.

Weddings The Episcopal Diocese of November 18 Newark Mission Statement Dhanne Jelle Castillo Daniel George Hamilton Equipping congregations… Grocery Gift Cards Empowering people… November 23 Engaging the world... Shelly Kerr The painless fundraiser! ...with the hope and Roger Walter Storzum hen you buy Grocery Gift justice of Jesus WCards today, you’ll have a good feeling knowing that Just a Reminder Christ Church receives a Nickel Please contact Andy Shaw for a prize if you were able to read this! for every dollar you spend! e recycle at Christ Grocery gift cards are avail- WChurch. Plastics, glass, able from ShopRite and Stop & and metal cans should be Shop in $10, $25, $50 and $100 placed in the large white plas- denominations. All of the cards tic containers with the red tops, will carry any unused balance near the dumpster outside the until you use it up. Perhaps The newsletter kitchen. Paper and card board you would consider donating should be flattened and stacked of Christ Church, a Shop Rite gift card to Shep- Pompton Lakes, New Jersey neatly in the blue wire cart, herd’s Haven or to Food for also outside the kitchen, next to 973.835.2207 Friends. Cards are available www.christchurchpompton.org the dumpster. from Joe Blauvelt, Linda Meyer Your help with these items after the coffee hours and Mau- December 2018 is greatly appreciated since reen Kilian in the church office there is no particular person in during the week. Please submit all copy to Maureen charge of these tasks, and they Kilian, Parish Administrator in shouldn’t accumulate in the a typewritten format or e-mail to kitchen. Thanks in advance! [email protected] by the 15th of each month. Please contact Andy Shaw for a prize if you were able to read this! The Epistle is designed by Graphic Innovations www.graphinn.com

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