Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills

A parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh

Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills - A parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh

This Sunday at Christ Church - 12/29/13

nativity_9945cSunday, December 29, 2013
The First Sunday after Christmas Day

Today marks the First Sunday after Christmas Day and the fifth day of Christmas (yes, “five golden rings!”). We will hold our traditional Sunday services with the 10:00 service featuring the Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols. Come to church and sing all the Christmas Carols you can! If you missed Christmas Eve/Day at Christ Church, this is your opportunity to celebrate with us!

Our schedule:
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship
10:00 a.m. - Christmas Festival of Lessons & Carols and Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship

See you in church!

This Sunday at Christ Church - 12/22/13

avnt_7352cSunday, December 22, 2013
The Fourth Sunday in Advent

Lots to do this week as we prepare for the festivities coming later in the week. Tomorrow is the Children’s Christmas Pageant during the 10:00 service. It’s always great to see the youngsters depict this fantastic story! Meanwhile, before the 10:00 service, the Rite-13 class will light and instruct us about the Advent Wreath.

Following the 10:00 service, we will decorate the nave, chancel and narthex for Christmas. Many hands make light work… and we promise that it won’t be too stressful!

Our schedule:

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal and Pageant Prep
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II & Children’s Christmas Pageant
11:15 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship
11:30 a.m. - Decorating

See you in church!

This Sunday at Christ Church - 12/8/13

avnt_7350cSunday, December 8, 2013
The Second Sunday in Advent

This Sunday we say farewell to our Priest-in-Residence, Becky Toalster as she returns to her home state of Florida. (We think she’s going to luck out on the weather…) Please make sure you come to say goodbye. We will miss her.

The 10:00 service is our annual Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. The service features readings and anthems appropriate for the season. Be sure to join us!

Following the 10:00 service is our annual Advent Brunch. If you plan on staying for it, we ask that you provide a dish to share or a dessert.

Our schedule:

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship
9:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal
9:10 a.m. - Adult Forum (Advent Series Part 2 of 3)
9:30 a.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. - Advent Service of Lessons & Carols & Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:15 a.m. - Advent Brunch

Readings for this Sunday:

8:00 - Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
10:00 a.m. - Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-25; Genesis 3:1-22; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Isaiah 7:10-15; Isaiah 35:1-10; Micah 5:2-4; Matthew 3:1-12

See you in church!

This Sunday at Christ Church - 12/1/13

avnt_7284cSunday, December 1, 2013
The First Sunday of Advent

Happy New Year! Here we are at the beginning of a new liturgical year - “Year A” of the three-year cycle. This Sunday is one of the least-busy Sundays in December at Christ Church, but parents may want to take note that it is the final day for registration for the 2013 Children’s Christmas Pageant. You may register by clicking the link on the right hand column —>.

Our schedule:
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship
9:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal
9:10 a.m. - Adult Forum (Advent Series Part 1 of 3)
9:30 a.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:15 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship

The Readings for This Week:
The First Lesson: Isaiah 2:1-5
Psalm: 122
Epistle: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44

See you in church!

This Sunday at Christ Church - 11/24/13

ChristTheKing2Sunday, November 24, 2013
The Last Sunday after Pentecost
Christ the King Sunday

This Sunday marks the last Sunday of the Church’s Liturgical Year - Christ the King Sunday. We will begin a new Liturgical Year (“Year A”) next week with the start of Advent. Speaking of Advent, see below for a special event this Sunday!

Our schedule:
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal
9:10 a.m. - Adult Forum
9:30 a.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:15 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)
11:15 a.m. - Family Advent Wreath Making

eve_5427cThat’s right, your family can participate in a great event following the 10:00 service - Advent Wreath Making! Kits will be made available (one per family, please) to assemble together during this event. A free will donation will be taken to help cover the cost of the wreath kits. You may take them home and next Sunday you may begin to use the Advent Wreaths as you wait and prepare for Christmas!

See you in church!

This Sunday at Christ Church - 11/17/13

A-TEC-Sheild_FinalSunday, November 17, 2013
The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

It’s the calm before the storm this Sunday. We have a whole host of events and fun coming up over the next several weeks, but this Sunday appears to be pretty mellow. More below

Our schedule this week:

8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Narthex)
9:10 a.m. - Adult Forum (Library)
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School
11:15 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Undercroft)

There are several events coming up which we would like to bring to your attention.

  • Family Advent Wreath Making comes up on November 24. Learn more about it and register by CLICKING HERE.
  • Story Time with Santa comes up on Thursday, December 5. The registration deadline is fast approaching (November 25) and you may register for that by CLICKING HERE.
    Our annual Advent Brunch will be held following the 10:00 service on Sunday, December 8. (Online registration coming soon!)
  • There’s also time to register for the Children’s Christmas Pageant on December 22. There will be rehearsals on December 8 and 15. To register CLICK HERE.
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