CHI This Week

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WINTER SCHEDULE-
8AM Holy Eucharist
10Am Holy Eucharist with Church School and Coffee hour
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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be Honored at Holy Innocents with Guest Speaker Sunday January 15th at 10 AM

Ann Graham Zauber, Ph.D. will speak about Life in the Segregated South as the context for Dr. King’s historical work and leadership. As the daughter of General Henry V. Graham, the National Guard officer responsible for King’s safety in Alabama during the march to Selma and the Freedom Rides, and for most famously standing-down Gov. George Wallace during the integration of the University of Alabama, she is aware of the challenges and dangers faced by King, and the society that posed those dangers.
Dr. Zauber's current research as a Biostatistician at Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center is focused on the impact of screening, surveillance, and chemoprevention on the national burden of colorectal cancer.

All are invited to attend the service to hear Dr. Zauber and celebrate Dr. King, our national hero and Christian exemplar.
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Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:30pm.
Ecumenical Service of Prayer for Christian Unity (www.oikoumene.org)
Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel
Church located at beginning of Eagle Rock Ave, downtown. Chapel is in educational building—entrance near back parking lot).
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January 22nd – Annual Meeting and Brunch – Please bring something for the table.
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February 11th – CHI Men Cook 6:30 – Tickest on sale next week
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February 22nd - Ash Wednesday --12 Noon and 7PM Holy Eucharist

Advent Schedule

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Advent Schedule

November 27 Advent I 8 and 10am Holy Eucharist
Church School and coffee hour

Dec. 4 Advent II 8 & 10am Holy Eucharist
Church School and coffee hour

Dec. 11 Advent III 8 & 10am Holy Eucharist
Church School and coffee hour
Christmas fair 11-2– Christmas items and baked goods for sale.
12pm -Vestry meeting

Dec. 18 Advent IV 8 & 10am Holy Eucharist
Church School and coffee hour
11am Greening of the Church
12pm Caroling

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
4pm Candlelight Eucharist with Creche for Children

December 25 Christmas Day
10am Holy Eucharist

December 28 Feast of the Holy Innocents 12pm
Holy Eucharist and Lunch

Please Join us as often as you can during the Holy Season

Fall at CHI

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FALL SCHEDULE-
8AM Holy Eucharist
10Am Holy Eucharist with Church school and coffee hour

September 11- Reflect, Resolve, Respond
September 18 – Church school starts
September 25 - Potluck Picnic
October 6 - Novartis Community partnership day
October 9 – Blessing of the Animals
October 22 – October fest – Fun for all
October 30 – Halloween party – potluck – come in costume
November 6 – All Saints Sunday
November 13- Bishop Beckwith visits

The church office is generally open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Rev. Martie is usually available Tuesday – Thursday from 9 am to 9 pm for routine matters. If you have a pastoral emergency, call the rectory any time 973-325-6497.

Summer at CHI

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Summer Eucharist starting July 3rd - one service at 9:30AM

Summer Office hours - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 8:30-10:30
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Undercroft project -
July 13th - start packing hospitality room
July 18th Appliances delivered
July 19th - Volunteer moving day
July 20th - Hospitality room cleared
July 21st- construction starts
July 25th - Asbestos removed
August 1st- Ticos rebuild
August 5th - Volunteer moving day (return all items to rooms)
August 7th - Undercroft reopened for Coffee hour.

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Mountain Musings July 2011

Dear Friends, We’re officially in summer, now, the solstice and last day of school behind us, and warm sunny days to lure us away for rest and recreation. I hope we all get some of that in the next few weeks; I will take a vacation myself (see calendar). Meanwhile, lot is still happening on the mountain and we need you to help!

1. FUNDRAISING REPORT
2. FRENCH DRAINS TO BE INSTALLED THIS SUMMER: MOVING PARTY JULY 19TH
3. MUSIC NOTES FROM ANNE
4. SUMMER LITURGY
5. CALENDAR
6. WHAT DO YOU THINK? BISHOP’S BLOG ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY

1. Fundraising Report
First, most of you have heard that we had the biggest and most profitable of our 3 annual wine tastings and auctions, netting $2,200 for mission and ministry. Hurray! An Oktoberfest and Beer Tasting is on the docket for October, and we hope everyone can join in the fun, with friends, of course!

2. French Drains to be installed: MOVING PARTY July 19th 6pm
No more wet vacuuming before events! We are drying out our basement. But we need everyone’s help.

THIS WEEK, Wed. July 13 BRING BOXES TO CHURCH FOR PACKING
TUESDAY JULY 19TH AT 6 PM- HELP US MOVE. We will begin to move everything out of the kitchen, classrooms, and hospitality room. You can help even if you can’t do heavy lifting. You can order the pizza, and hand it out, pack toys or books, tape and label boxes, or if you can do heavy lifting, move furniture.
From there, contractors will take over. The asbestos floors and bottom half of the paneling will be removed, and then the drains can be installed by digging a trench all around the inside of the walls. The completion will involve rebuilding walls, and reinstalling kitchen appliances, cabinets and furnishings in all the rooms. The MOVING BACK PARTY WILL BE FRIDAY AUGUST 12TH (See the sign up sheets in the Undercroft for dates we will need help, and dates the undercroft will be out of commission.)

By the end of the summer, the Undercroft will look almost the way it always has; that is, the way it has always looked on a dry day, even if it is wet outside. That will be a welcome improvement!

3. Music notes from Anne; HELP WANTED
First of all, it has been an honor for me to play your wonderful organ, and to work with the Choir and bells, and to begin to know many of you this year. Thank you so much. I love the word "recreation" ---to re-create, to make anew, to adjust and improve. Summer is an ideal time to evaluate and possibly alter things in our lives. Please think about this as you read the next few words.
HELP WANTED FOR YOUR FRIENDS IN HOLY INNOCENTS CHOIR
Our loyal, devoted choir folks have led our hymns and service music (Gloria, etc) and presented anthems or new hymns at the Offertory. They would welcome your voice to join with theirs. Did you know that the more you sing, the better you sound? Singing is physical, and practice really helps. We rehearse at 9:15 on Sundays. Please think about joining us in the fall. Anne

4. Summer Liturgy 9:30
We have begun our simplified summer liturgy, beginning at 9:30 to take advantage of the cooler mornings. Thanks to great weather, we haven’t had to evacuate the church which was oven-like last summer, but if it gets too hot we will find a cooler alternative. Just look for a sign at the door.
We have some good friends lined up to be here to preach, celebrate, and make music while I take vacation, and Anne has a knee replacement .
July 31: HE The Rev. Richard Louis; ______Musician TBA
August 7: MP; Vince Corso, Preacher and Musician, Christine Corso, Flautist
August 14: MP Vince Corso, Preacher and Musician, Christine Corso, Flautist
August 21: HE Metzler _______Musician TBA
August 28:HE Metzler ______Musician TBA
September 4: The Rev. Alan French, ____Musician TBA

5. Calendar
Sunday Mornings HE 9:30
Wednesdays 9:30 Coffee, and projects of the week.
Metzler Vacation July 28 – August 18th and September 4th
Anne Reiners away July 28 – September 4
Sunday – Wed. July 10 – 13 BRING PACKING BOXES TO UNDERCROFT
July 13 Help pack up kitchen 9:30 - noon
July 19th Moving Party in Undercroft , 6PM until completion-
August 12 Moving Party Undercroft 6pm until completion
Wed. Aug 17, 24, 31 9:30 - 11:00 Help unpack Kitchen and Hospitality room

What do You Think? Bishop’s Blog on marriage equality
Our brothers and sisters in New York are celebrating a new law which enables all couples to share the rights and benefits of marriage. Read what our bishop has to say. If you would like to talk about this, let me know. http://forgatesofhope.blogspot.com/2011/06/marriage-equality-in-new-york.html

6. Have a great summer. See you at 9:30 on Sundays when you are in town!

http://westorange.patch.com/articles/couple-joins-lawsuit-to-bring-marriage-equality-to-new-jersey-2?ncid=M255

Whats happening this month at CHI - May 2011

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Sunday May 1st - 8AM & 10AM Holy Eucharist and Church School
11AM Coffee hour
Spring Clean up day and BBQ

Wednesday May 4th- Wednesday Morning Group 9:30-11
Friday May 6th - Cinco De Mayo at CHI - Potluck and Game night 6PM
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Sunday May 8th - 8AM & 10AM Holy Eucharist and Church School
11AM Coffee hour

Wednesday May 11th- Wednesday Morning Group 9:30-11
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Sunday May 15th - 8AM & 10AM Holy Eucharist and Church School
11AM Coffee hour
Vestry Retreat 12-5

Wednesday May 18th- Wednesday Morning Group 9:30-11
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Sunday May 22nd - 8AM & 10AM Holy Eucharist and Church School
11AM Coffee hour

Wednesday May 25th- Wednesday Morning Group 9:30-11
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Sunday May 29th - 8AM & 10AM Holy Eucharist and Church School
- Following service a bagpiper will lead us to the
cemetery to place flowers and flags on the graves of our
veterans. A Special memorial day prayer will be made at
the cross.

11AM Ice tea and cookies in the Memorial Garden

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Mountain Musings May 2011

Dear Friends,

Please take a few minutes to catch up with the latest, and upcoming, from the Mountain. I’ve added a “What do you think?” column at the end. Maybe we will have an on line conversation.

Until we meet, God’s Peace, Martie

Contents for May:

1. Easter Joy Going Forward

2. Spring Cleanup Success

3. Calendar

4. Welcoming Newcomers

5. The Death of Osama bin Laden: What do you think?

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1. Easter Joy Going Forward

The Easter alleluias are still ringing in my ears, along with the echoes of joyous music, the sweet sound of children’s voices, and the happy laughter of brunch shared with friends. A year ago Paul and I accepted your invitation to come to West Orange to share “good liturgy and good coffee hours.” Easter was a fine culmination of a full year of doing both those things together. For the third time this year, we were overflowing with people as well as joy! As Geoff said, “it was good energy!”

The Easter Story makes for good energy: God, through Jesus, triumphing over all the evil the world could dish out, including death, itself! God, our Savior, shows his strength, power, and love for us, giving us the promise of Eternal Life, starting now. So why not shout it out, sing it out, and ring it out as we did? And having so many of us and so many of our youngsters to celebrate it with us truly amplified our joy!

When I came to be your Priest-in-Charge, the Vestry was clear that we had lots of work to do together. I cannot even begin to credit all the people who have lovingly given of their time, talent, and treasure to keep our life together here. Next week the Vestry will be looking back to see where we have come, and ahead to set some goals for the coming year. We will be looking to see how we can have more of the joy and energy of Easter among us, and how we can share that with our neighbors who need the love of God and fellowship of the church in their lives, as we do. If you have feedback about how you experience God’s promised New Life here, or how we could experience that even more fully, let’s talk about it, and together, grow more and more into our Easter joy.

Spring Cleanup
Thanks to all who stayed last Sunday for the Spring Clean-up. We did lots of gardening, made a necessary repair in the church yard, and cleaned the gutters of the church, saving one B&G expense. Several projects remain; if you would like to help with a project to redirect water and tidy up the appearance of the church yard, please let Lisa or Patti know. Plans are underway for another DYI extravaganza.

Welcoming Newcomers
Whenever you know about something good, it’s natural to want to share it with others. Vestry member, Rom Aromin, is working to organize a warm welcome for visitors to CHI. We need everyone’s help to greet visitors and ask them to sign our guest book so that we can let them know about all the opportunities for worship, fellowship and service. We also need to have someone committed to greet and assist people at the door as they enter, and to accompany them to coffee hour the first few times they visit. Please talk to Rom about how and when you can help. Of course, welcoming newcomers starts with just being here to be this faithful community, something we all do together!

Calendar
May 6 Friday 6:00 pm TGIF at CHI – Potluck Bring a dish to share
May 8 Sunday 8 & 10 Guest preacher and Celebrant, The Rev. Jackie Schmitt

May 14 Saturday 1:00 Memorial for Ginny Smith Grey
May 15 Sunday 8:00 HE
10:00 HE / Baptism of Lucas Bolla
12:00 Vestry Retreat and Planning Day
May 22, Sunday 8 & 10:00 HE
May 29 Sunday 8:00 HE
10:00 Children’s HE and Memorial Day Observance with Bagpiper Procession to Cemetery
June 12 PENTECOST 10:00 HE and POTLUCK picnic Wear Red!
June 19 Sunday 8:00 HE
10:00 Church School Recognition

WATCH FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE JUNE WINETASTING AND AUCTION!

5. A Reflection on the Death of Osama bin Laden: What do you think?

All week, I have been trying to understand what the death of Osama bin Laden means to us. It is the fulfillment of the vow of two presidents to capture or kill the mastermind of the 911 attack.

I personally didn’t doubt that that his death had occurred, but I did not actually experience it as an enormous event, even though it obviously was just that, based on all the world-wide news media coverage. I surely could not deny the heroics of the Navy SEALS, or the fortitude of our Commander-in-Chief. It just didn’t, make me want to dance in the streets, probably because I didn’t see how it was going to change very much, although I still wish (and deep down hope) that it will change everything, maybe even be the beginning of the end of the war.

I tell you all this, as a description of my thoughts, not as a prescription for what yours should be. I suspect we had many different reactions: some of us feel relieved that justice has been carried out. Yet, as the mother of a young woman who died in the Towers wrote, we realize that his death does not bring back her daughter or any of those lost on September 11th or in the decade of war that has followed.

Some of us may feel more safe, but some of us feel more vulnerable to the feared retaliation of bin Laden’s followers. News pundits vie to determine the political fallout in Washington and around the world, with friends and foes, both rational, and irrational. Perhaps some of you share my frustration that there is nothing a US President can do without inciting vitriolic criticism or violence somewhere.

Victory is a complicated thing. Victory by violence, however justified, seems to bring more and more threats of violence. Jesus’ victory was achieved totally without violence, except that which he took upon himself, and then transcended, calling us to also transcend all the evil the world can deal.

Bishop Beckwith has a great essay on his blog, (see www.dioceseofnewark.org ) reflecting on his reactions to bin Laden’s death, and reminding us not to confuse justice with vengeance. The aforementioned mother reminds us that dancing in the streets at the death was what “they” did after the Towers fell. It is not how she sees us or our country. I can imagine that vets who risked their lives searching caves in Afghanistan would have quite a different perspective.

If this really is an historic moment, how can we make it a moment when history takes a turn for the better? Maybe by seeking to make it a moment of sober reflection on the evil that humans can inflict on one another. Maybe by seeking paths to the peace and justice which will end that kind of evil. We are children of Jesus’ victory, who rejoice in life, not death, and seek to spread love and life in all we do.

If you have thoughts you would like to share about this event, or about how we can be people of life in the midst of death, Easter people, I would love to hear them, and with your permission to share them with others who may want to join in the conversation.

I trust that our congregation can do this respectfully, without having to agree, but helping one another to grasp the significance of this event through the lens of faithful lives. Please send me your thoughts by responding to www.holyinnocents681@yahoo.com. If we decide it is good to have this kind of conversation, maybe we will do it again, or even start a blog.

God’s Peace, Martie+

P.S. Just got word of an amazing conference in Newark next week, sponsored by the Newark Interfaith Council, addressing inner and outer peace. Three Nobel Peace Prize winners, including the Dali Lama will be the Keynote speakers. Most of us will be at Ginny's Memorial Service on Saturday afternoon, and church on Sunday, but you can buy one day tickets for Friday. I am hoping to go on Friday, and urge you to consider this opportunity. Some scholarships are available. http://newarkpeace.org/panels-workshops-day-1

Lent at Church of the Holy Innocents

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LENT AT CHURCH OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS
Jesus’ life and ministry was an incarnation of God’s love for us and an example of how we, too, should live. The Lenten Liturgy asks us to repent of our sins, but reminds us in many ways of God’s love, forgiveness, and mercy. Our opening greeting speaks of grace, and peace, truth, and joy. Our Canticle, known as “The Beatitudes” reminds us of the standard to which we are lovingly, but firmly held. The verse before the Gospel reminds us we can trust in God who is our friend, and the Communion hymn speaks to us of God’s longing for us to return to his loving arms and care. As we hear the Lenten Gospels, may we draw nearer and nearer to God who calls gently to us in this liturgy. Welcome to this sacred space and time.
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Many ways to keep Lent holy: Lenten Programs at Church of the Holy Innocents
Sundays, Holy Eucharist 8:00 and 10:00, Church School at 10:00
Sundays – discussion group building on sermon after the coffee hour
Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 Lenten Supper and Study/Prayer Group with United Presbyterian Church beginning March at CHI in the Undercroft and alternating sites. Volunteers are needed to provide soup and bread, and to help with a simple cleanup.
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Confirmation, Reaffirmation Class - If you are considering being confirmed, received from the Roman Catholic church, or would like to refresh or reaffirm your faith this spring, speak to Rev. Martie about the class forming during Lent.
Daytime Bible Study: If you are interested in a daytime Bible study, please speak to Rev. Martie Metzler
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Saturday, March 26 – Prepare and Serve Lunch at Christine’s Kitchen, located at Holy Trinity Church on Main St. All hands needed from 10:30 – 1:30.
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April 17th - Palm Sunday - Holy Eucharist 8AM and 10AM
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April 21st- Maundy Thursday - 7:30PM
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April 22nd- Good Friday Liturgy 12 Noon and 7:30 PM
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April 24th - Easter Sunday - 9AM Brunch - 10AM Holy Eucharist - 11AM Easter Egg Hunt

Whats Happening at CHI - February 2011

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Sunday February 13th: 8AM and 10AM Holy Eucharist
Sunday School 10AM
Coffee hour following 10AM

Wednesday February 16: Wednesday Morning Group 9:30

Sunday February 20th: 8AM and 10AM Holy Eucharist
Sunday School 10AM
Coffee Hour Following 10AM

Wednesday February 23rd: Wednesday Morning Group 9:30

Sunday February 27th: 8AM and 10AM Holy Eucharist

No Sunday School - 4th Sunday - Children participate in service

Coffee Hour 10AM

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Looking Ahead
TGIF at Holy Innocents First Friday of every month- next TGIF is March 4 6PM
March 9th Ash Wednesday 12:00Pm and 7PM Service

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Church from Rev Martie's study

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Sunday, December 12 : - 8AM and 10AM Holy Eucharist

Church School

Vestry Meeting following service

Wednesday, December 8- Wednesday Morning Group 9:30

Thursday, December 9 - Meditation Walk 9AM

December at CHI :

December 19th - Guest Preacher, The Rev. Deacon Erik Soldwedel Hanging of the Greens and Potluck Lunch

- No Sunday School on 19th

December 24th Christmas Eve Family Service 4PM

December 25th Christmas Day - 10 AM Holy Eucharist

December 28th Feast of the Holy Innocents: 7PM. As we move into Advent and toward the celebration of Christmas and the New Year, the losses we carry can feel especially poignant at this time. We hold in our hearts members of our parish who are ill, who are sick, who have lost jobs and are sick, who have lost jobs and are searching for work or who grieve the death of someone they love.

The Rev. Paul A. Metzler, priest and grief counselor, will lead us in a special Holy Eucharist in observance of our parish name feast, The Feast of the Holy Innocents, on Tuesday, December 28th at 7:00 p.m. The liturgy is especially for who is suffering through death, loss of health, loss of job, loss of hope, think about attending this special service the Tuesday after Christmas.

Weekdays of Advent

Wednesdays 9:30 - All are invited to "Wednesday Morning Group" - join in for coffee in the kitchen at 9:30, then spread out to change signs, decorate, fold leaflets, and generally pepare for Sunday.

Thursdays 9:00AM- Meditation Walk - meet at rectory door for a 30 minute walking meditation on the Seton Hall Cross Country track. (meditation prayers in the rectory study in inclement weather)

Outreach

Bring your donations for Holy Trinity food pantry, gifts for our West Orange Family (due December 12th), and contributions to our "Living Nativity" animals for ERD (Episcopal Relief and Development)

Looking Ahead

January 7th TGIF at CHI - Simple supper and table games for all ages.

January 28-29, 2011 Episcopal Diocese of Newark - 137th Annual Convention

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Diocese of Newark Adult Mission Trip July 10-July16, 2011 - see flyer in undercroft

CHI calls The Rev. Martha G. Metzler to be our Priest-in-Charge

The Rev. Martha G. Metzler, known as "Rev. Martie" or simply
"Martie," recently completed a 5-year commitment as the Associate
Rector for Pastoral Care and New Member Ministry at St. James'
Church, Manhattan. A graduate of Bexley Hall Seminary, she was
ordained in the Diocese of Central New York in 1984 and served in a
variety of parish, Cathedral and hospital chaplaincy ministries until
relocating to the metro-area in 2005.

She was drawn to Holy Innocents because it is a diverse, inclusive
parish seeking "to follow the teachings of Christ in our lives and our
outreach to the community" She looks forward to working
collaboratively with parish leaders to set the goals for our ministry
together.

Martie and her husband, the Rev. Paul A. Metzler, Director of
Community and Program Services for the Visiting Nurse Service
of NY Hospice Care, have two young adult children. Ben is employed
at Barclay's Capital in NYC and Liz is teaching English in Mexico until
the summer. Martie and her husband will move into the rectory in
mid-April to get settled before her first celebration of the Holy
Eucharist at CHI on May 2nd.

What's up this week June 20, 2010

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Summer Services 9:00 AM followed by coffee hour. - All are welcome.
Music

We are trying some new service music this summer. Try it for a few weeks, and then let us know how you like it. If you have a favorite hymn you would like us to sing this summer, please leave a note for Rev. Martie or for the organists.

Liturgy

During the summer months, when our church school is on vacation, The First Lesson will be in the form of The Children’s Story. They sometimes give us a fresh perspective on the familiar scripture and are meant to be enjoyable and edifying to all.

Summer Study: NOW JULY 7, 14, AND 21
The Church: Who are we, What are we? Why are we? Three Evenings of study and discussion which will form a foundation for our fall planning Wednesday Evenings from 7:30 – 8:45 at Romulo Aromin's Home.

Meditation Walk: Thursday mornings 8AM

Meet at the rectory study for a time of meditative walking together around the Seton Hall wooded trail. After the 30 minutes walk, coffee and conversation will be available.

Sunday, June 20
8:30 Choir Practice
9:00 Eucharist

Wednesday, June 23
Wednesday Morning Group 9:30

Sunday, June 27
9:00 Eucharsit
8:30 Choir Practice

Youth leave on Mission Trip. Wave them off from our parking lot that morning before 9AM Eucharist.

Wednesday, June 30
Wednesday Morning Group 9:30

CHI calls The Rev. Martha G. Metzler to be our Priest-in-Charge

The Rev. Martha G. Metzler, known as "Rev. Martie" or simply
"Martie," recently completed a 5-year commitment as the Associate
Rector for Pastoral Care and New Member Ministry at St. James'
Church, Manhattan. A graduate of Bexley Hall Seminary, she was
ordained in the Diocese of Central New York in 1984 and served in a
variety of parish, Cathedral and hospital chaplaincy ministries until
relocating to the metro-area in 2005.

She was drawn to Holy Innocents because it is a diverse, inclusive
parish seeking "to follow the teachings of Christ in our lives and our
outreach to the community" She looks forward to working
collaboratively with parish leaders to set the goals for our ministry
together.

Martie and her husband, the Rev. Paul A. Metzler, Director of
Community and Program Services for the Visiting Nurse Service
of NY Hospice Care, have two young adult children. Ben is employed
at Barclay's Capital in NYC and Li is teaching English in Mexico until
the summer. Martie and her husband will move into the rectory in
mid-April to get settled before her first celebration of the Holy
Eucharist at CHI on May 2nd.

What's up this Week 3/28/2010

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Schedule for Holy Week

We now move toward the confrontation
between Jesus and the "system,"
the powers of the world.

In and through that confrontation,
and in the amazing realization that
the one who had been executed
was risen and among them,
Christians find the ground of our
hope and of new life with God.

Sunday, March 28: Palm Sunday
8:00 and 10:00: Distribution of Palms and
Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
10:00 Church School

Wednesday, March 31:
9:30 Wednesday morning group
10:00 JOBS (Job Opportunity Basics) group

Thursday, April 1: Maundy Thursday
When we remember the Last Supper
Holy Eucharist at 12 Noon and 7:30 PM
Mississippi Mission Trip group meets at 3:30

Friday, April 2: Good Friday
Services at 12 Noon and 7:30 PM

Sunday, April 4: Easter!
Festival Eucharist at 10:00 followed by brunch

What's Up This Week 2/21/10

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Lent is a time of preparation for Easter

Lee McGee once said, "Think of a
Lenten Rule as a training program..."

During Lent, we'll gather for a
quiet eucharist (communion service)
on Tuesday evenings at 7:30
and talk about the best-loved
"I AM" stories from John's Gospel.

Sunday, February 21: 1st Sunday in Lent
8:00 Holy Eucharist (quiet, said), and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
10:00 Church School
11:45 Vestry and Search Committee meet

Tuesday, February 23:
7:30 PM: Communion with healing;
Reflection on "I AM the bread of life"

Wednesday, February 24
9:30 Wednesday morning group
10:00 JOBS (Job Opportunity Basics) group
3:30 Confirmation group

Sunday, February 28: 2nd Sunday in Lent
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
10:00 Church School

What's Up This Week 1/11/10

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On Sunday, January 10, the Sunday after Epiphany, we had our Annual Parish Meeting. With thanks to Rowena Duran, retiring Senior Warden and Patti Neil, retiring Warden Emerita, as well as the three Vestrypersons completing their term, we begin a new year, with the following as our leaders:
Arlene Morris, Senior Warden
Carol Tuitt, Junior Warden
Vestry Class of 2011
David Carson
Elaine Corrao
Lucie Walton
Vestry Class of 2012
Nancy Diaz
Gail Marentette
Evans Wohlforth (who is also the Clerk of the Vestry)
Vestry Class of 2013
Romulo Aromin, Jr.
Elaine Loveless
Alex Somuah

Geoffrey Gimber, Treasurer
George Hill, Assistant Treasurer

Monday, January 11:
Vestry Meeting, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, January 12:
Ministry Exploration Team meets

Wednesday, January 13:
9:30 Wednesday morning group

Thursday, January 14:
Pre-Convention meeting at Christ Church, East Orange

Sunday, January 17: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal

Please mail in your pledges to help the Vestry plan
the 2010 budget.
A "Ministry Exploration Team" composed of
eight representatives (4 from CHI, 4 from Holy
Trinity) are in conversation about the possibility
of sharing a priest. Please keep them - and this
conversation - in your prayers.

"Epiphany" is a funny word, isn't it...

"Epiphany" means a manifestation -- of Godliness, of God's power.

We see Christ manifested to the world in the stories of the three wise
men who came seeking, in the baptism of Christ, and in John's story
of the first miracle at the wedding of Cana.

It seems to me that Epiphany reminds us of mission. We reach out
to and for others because Christ brings life and light to ALL.

So: what would you long to find in church if you came? (Tell us, and
try us out some day.) And if you do come often, who are you going to
bring with you to church this year?

What's Up This Week

2010-01-06T09:01:00.002-05:00

Sunday, January 4: 2nd Sunday after Christmas
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
Coffee Hour follows

Wednesday, January 6: Feast of the Epiphany
9:30 Wednesday morning group

Sunday, January 10: 1st Sunday after Epiphany
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
Pot Luck Brunch and Parish Meeting

Please mail in your pledges to help the Vestry plan
the 2010 budget.
A "Ministry Exploration Team" composed of
eight representatives (4 from CHI, 4 from Holy
Trinity) are in conversation about the possibility
of sharing a priest. Please keep them - and this
conversation - in your prayers.

Coming in the weeks ahead:

January 11th: Vestry Meeting, 7:30 PM

"Epiphany" is a funny word, isn't it...

"Epiphany" means a manifestation -- of Godliness, of God's power.

Marcus Borg keeps telling us to look at what the Bible stories mean --
and for us, the season of Epiphany, beginning with the visit of the
three seekers from "the East" means that Christ has come among us
for more than just the people of his town, or country, or time: that
Christ has come for all, for you and for me and for our friends.

It seems to me that Epiphany reminds us of mission. We reach out
to and for others because Christ brings life and light to ALL.

So: who are you going to bring with you to church this year?

2009-12-30T14:50:00.004-05:00

What's Up This Week

Sunday, December 27: 1st Sunday after Christmas
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
Coffee Hour follows

Wednesday, December 30:
9:30 Wednesday morning group

Sunday, January 3: 2nd Sunday after Christmas
(with lessons anticipating Epiphany (3 Kings))
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
Coffee Hour follows

Please mail in your pledges to help the Vestry plan
the 2010 budget.
A "Ministry Exploration Team" composed of
eight representatives (4 from CHI, 4 from Holy
Trinity) are in conversation about the possibility
of sharing a priest. Please keep them - and this
conversation - in your prayers.

Coming in the weeks ahead:

January 10th: Parish Meeting and Brunch after the 10:00 Service
January 11th: Vestry Meeting, 7:30 PM

What's up this week (12/24/09)

2009-09-19T09:50:00.023-04:00

What's up this week

Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve
4 PM Family Service
10 PM Candlelight Service

Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
10 AM Eucharist

Sunday, December 27: 1st Sunday after Christmas
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
Coffee Hour follows

Wednesday, December 30:
9:30 Wednesday morning group

Sunday, January 3: 2nd Sunday after Christmas
(with lessons anticipating Epiphany (3 Kings))
8:00 and 10:00: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (Communion service)
9:15 Choir Rehearsal
Coffee Hour follows

Please mail in your pledges to help the Vestry plan
the 2010 budget.
A "Ministry Exploration Team" composed of
eight representatives (4 from CHI, 4 from Holy
Trinity) are in conversation about the possibility
of sharing a priest. Please keep them - and this
conversation - in your prayers.

A super quote from John Shea, in The Hour of the Unexpected

"She was five, sure of the facts, and recited them with slow solemnity, convinced every word was revelation. She said, "They were so poor they had only peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to eat and they went a long way from home without getting lost. The lady rode a donkey, the man walked, and the baby was inside the lady. They had to stay in a stable with an ox and an ass (hee-hee), but the Three Rich Men found them because a star lighted the roof. Shepherds came and you could pet the sheep but not feed them. Then the baby was borned. And do you know who he was?" Her quarter eyes inflated to silver dollars. "The baby was God." And she jumped in the air, whirled around, dove into the sofa and buried her head under the cushion, which is the only proper response to the Good News of the Incarnation."