The Church Office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 18, in observance of Presidents’ Day.
Lenten Devotionals and Mite Boxes: CHR has a variety of Lenten Devotionals for adults, children, youth and families. These booklets will help you prepare spiritually for Easter through daily meditation and reflection. All Devotionals can be found at the back of the nave on the resource table along with Lenten Mite Boxes. As your family explores the meaning of Lent, place coins in your mite boxes when giving thanks for the blessings in your life. This Lenten collection will be given to Episcopal Relief and Development, which provides emergency assistance in times of disaster. Please return the filled Lenten Mite Boxes on Easter Sunday, March 23.
Getting Right With God: The Lenten Rector’s Forum, held Sundays at 9:30 am in Darlington Hall, will offer a series of discussions on the various Christian understandings of atonement. How has the Church historically—and in modern times—tried to understand how the death and resurrection of Jesus accomplished the work of reconciling humanity and creation to God? This five-week series will explore the roots of atonement in the Jewish sacrificial system and examine the classical theories of atonement along with contemporary theological thought.
Friday Fling This Week: Friday, February 22 at 7:00 pm. Our yearly fling at the glorious House of the Redeemer has become a February tradition. All are welcome to an evening of fellowship, food and fun hosted by Con and Connie Quinby and Judi Counts. So, put February 22 on your calendar. Bring a dish and beverage to share. Bring yourself. Bring a friend who may be too shy to come alone. RSVP to Judi at 212-289-0399.
Bring in Your Donations for our Next Thrift Sale: Our next Thrift Sale is next Saturday, February 23 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in Darlington Hall. If you have gently used, cleaned and pressed clothing or household goods that are in good condition (nothing broken please) we'd love to sell them. Please drop off your donations at the church office as soon as possible so our volunteers have time to sort them in time for the sale. Volunteers are also needed to set up and work the sale. Call Marilyn Budzanoski a 212-663-7923 to sign up to help.
Yorkville Common Pantry Service Project: Saturday, February 23 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, all sixth through 12th graders are invited to a workday at Yorkville Common Pantry (YCP). Come and brighten the lives of those in need. Meet at the 90th Street entrance at 9:30 am and bring a bag lunch. We will walk to YCP together (at 109th Street) and return to CHR by 12:30 pm. Registration is necessary to participate. To register, please contact Caren Miles at 212-289-3400, ext. 207 or
cmiles@heavenlyrest.org.
Ice Skating Trip for Youth Group: Next Sunday, February 24 at 12:15 pm. All Youth in grades six through 12 are invited to join us, along with their parents and families, for brunch and ice skating at Rockefeller Center. Admission and skate rental is $22, and brunch will be about $10, so bring $35 and you should be covered. If you plan to bring your own skates, let us know. To join in the fun, sign up with Caren Miles by calling 212-289-3400, ext. 207 or by emailing
cmiles@heavenlyrest.org.
Adult Confirmation, Baptism and Reception: Adults who are interested in being baptized, confirmed or received from another denomination, or who would like to renew their baptismal vows at the Bishop's Visitation on May 25, should contact the Rev. Tom Synan at 212-289-3400, ext. 214 or
tsynan@heavenlyrest.org.
Pageant Photos Now Available Online: Christmas Pageant photos taken by Janet Charles Edahl are now available to view and order online at
www.eventonline.us. To view pictures use Login: CHR and Password: JOY. Note that CHR and JOY are all capital letters, ie: case sensitive. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Ministries at Heavenly Rest. Orders must be placed by March 1.
Help Lead Monthly Worship at De Witt Nursing Home: Sunday, March 2 at 1:45 pm. All are invited to join our Confirmands and leaders to assist in the 2:30 pm Eucharist for the Seniors at the De Witt Nursing Home on 79 th Street (just off 3 rd Avenue). If you are interested in participating in this ministry which brings so much cheer to the residents, please call the Rev. Pippa Turner at 212-289-3400, ext 213 or email her at
pturner@heavenlyrest.org. We depart from the 2 East 90 th Street entrance of the church at 1:45 pm and return to CHR by 3:45 pm.
Calling all Youth: Monday, March 3 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Youth in 6 th through 12 th Grades are always welcome to our Monthly Monday night of fun, fellowship and food. We meet in the Good Shepherd Room and enjoy the comfort of the room’s bean bags as we nibble on snacks, share our ‘highs’ and ‘lows’, and order pizza. At this meeting we will fill plastic eggs with chocolates for the Easter Egg Hunt (and perhaps eat a few in the process). Questions? Call the Rev. Pippa Turner or Caren Miles at 212-289-3400.
Lenten Parent Forums
"Beyond Sundays: Deepening Faith in Everyday Life"
Join us on Sundays at 9:30 am in the Chapel (during the Church School Hour) |
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Sunday
February 24 |
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Hitting the Pause Button: Finding Time for Reflection in a Hurried World
Parishioner and award-winning writer, Maggie Jackson, helps parents push back life clutter and recapture the arts of focus and reflection. |
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Sunday
March 2 |
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Cultivating Faith In A Competitive World"
Greg O'Melia, parishioner and Headmaster of the Buckley School, will help families navigate their way through our competitive world without losing faith. |
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Sunday
March 9 |
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How to Talk about the Passion and Resurrection with Your Children
The Story of the Passion is the center of our faith and yet difficult to grasp ourselves, let alone share with our children. The Rev. Philippa Turner will speak on how to enter into this sacred week with your child. |
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