Good News Brief October 19, 2014

Good News Brief
Welcome our new Rector! The Rev. Shelly
Fayette will celebrate and preach at the 8:00
& 10:00 AM church services. We are
inviting the chapel congregation to join the
Nave service today.
October 19, 2014
WANTED! WANTED! WANTED!
We are seriously understaffed
in several key areas:

ALTAR GUILD: We need at least 3 new Altar
Guild members to cover the 8AM, 10AM and
mid-week chapel service. These are the invisible
hands that make our worship services possible.
Many hands make light work!

ACOLYTES are torchbearers and assist the
priest during the service. Both adults and children are welcome to join our teams. No experience required.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS are chalice bearers
and readers. Training and a license are
required.
Prayers for healing will be offered this Sunday after the
10:00 am service. Edie Burkhalter and Leslie Zeman will
be at the prayer station in the south transcept.
Adult Education is on hiatus at present. An
announcement will be made when its ready to resume.
Join us at Coffee Hour today to welcome Shelly &
Aaron to Christ Church.
Rector’s Aid Sale TODAY: Come see and buy our Husky
& Seahawk items plus all our regular products. Start your
holiday shopping early. Just remember our items are
unique and our prices are the very best! Rector's Aid
meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
in Wilson Hall. Anyone interested in handwork/needlework
projects is invited to join the group. Bring a brown bag
lunch.
Bring your travel & sample sized toiletries: The Christ
Church Men's Group is asking parishioners to bring
Razors, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Floss,
Conditioner, Deodorant, Lotion and Socks to be made into
hygiene kits at the men's group meeting on Tuesday,
Oct. 21. They will be delivered to University Churches
Emergency Fund for handout where needed. A box,
marked for UCEF, is next to the food baskets at the
entrance to the sanctuary. Thank you for your support!!
AROUND THE PARISH
Please contact the parish office if interested in any
of these activities.
Enjoy Compline at Christ Church on Wednesday
evenings at 9:30 PM. All are welcome.
UW Episcopal Campus Ministry meets Wednesdays
with supper for students at 8:30 PM and a 9:30 PM
Compline service open to all. The chaplain is The Rev.
Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Canon for Faith Formation: 35 and
Under. Rebecca can be reached at: rkirkpatrick@ecww.org
or (206) 325-4200, x 2044. Website: www.uwepiscopal.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ChristEpiscopal-Church-Seattle/539635399441375
OPEN MIC NIGHT: the next scheduled Mic Night is
Friday, November 7 at 8:00 PM. Come and enjoy! Those
interested in performing or helping set up should call John
Anderson at 360-631-1078. Suggested donation $5.00.
Christ Episcopal Church
206-633-1611
4548 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Email: office@christchurchseattle.org
Rector: The Rev. Shelly Fayette
Email: rector@christchurchseattle.org
>>>Transitions
UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 12 OCTOBER to 19 OCTOBER 2014
Shelly's here! The transition team volunteers - Carlotta Han, Liz Osbourne, and Geneva and Sean Hudspeth will be working with Shelly and Aaron to help them settle into Seattle life and into the U District. The vestry will
be working with Shelly to identify, over the next 3 months, 2-3 tasks we want to jointly accomplish over the next
year.
Please join us for Coffee Hour today to welcome Shelly and her wife, Aaron Scott, to the parish. And don't
forget to RSVP for 1 November if you haven't already! rsvp@christchurchseattle.org.
WE'RE HAVING A PARTY!!
In case you didn't know, we're having a party on Saturday, Nov. 1st, when Bishop Rickel comes to participate in
our Celebration of New Ministry. The service starts at noon, the party follows and a good time will be had by all.
In order to bring this off, we need help. We still need:

people to help St. Faith's Guild with the potluck party, setup, cleanup, serve or just bring food! Please sign up
with your intentions or contact the parish office.

people to assist in the worship part: We need 1-2 more ushers, and some greeters to help answer questions
or direct folk to parking, childcare, restrooms, the undercroft, etc. (information will be provided so you know
what to say). Please sign up or contact the office.
Sign up sheets are at the back of the church. Thanks to those who have already volunteered.
Donations: General expenses of the day will be covered by the call process fund; however, all money in the plate
that isn't explicitly designated (e.g. for a pledge) will be used to jumpstart Shelly's discretionary fund. If you want to
specifically donate to Shelly’s discretionary fund, write the check to “Christ Episcopal Church” and note
“discretionary fund” in the memo line. And if you are dropping off a check for any other purpose that day (e.g.
pledge), be sure to note the purpose in the memo line.
We are expecting an overflow crowd, so please RSVP at rsvp@christchurchseattle.org so we know how many
to expect both in the Nave and at the party following. Thanks!
The Parish said “Thank You” to the Rev. Sue Reid on her last
Sunday, Oct. 12. One of our toddlers made a point of holding her
hand during the service, and a lovely cake was provided at Coffee
Hour. Sue Pilarski and crew gave Sue a colorful quilted hanging.
Kudos to Work Party: The
Ravenna Park clean-up team
worked Sunday, Oct. 12, after
church and Sue's farewell party in
the same area of the park they
have cleared before. Under the
guidance of Ann Stevens from the
Friends of Ravenna Park they
cleared and opened up a space
along a thoroughfare in the park.
Three years ago a large group
tackled a place where Himalayan
blackberries and other large invasive weeds had usurped a
space. Huge piles of debris mounded up after the work
party. Last year a smaller group turned out to nip in the bud
any remaining blackberries and invasives.
This year Mary Lou Hatcher, Kathy Chamberlain, Owen
Ewald, Gus Webster, and Joan Burton worked again on the
same area. This time they could see some bare ground in
places and vestiges of planted native plants, such as
penstemon and geum, coming up. Gus brought down
several dead trees to open up the space to more sun and
light. Blackberries were dug up and seedling weed trees
were uprooted.
The work party was followed by a picnic on Ravenna Park
tables consisting of cupcakes, cookies, sandwiches, and
vegetables. Workers agreed the work party was fun and
that they would like to come again. ~ Joan Burton
Save the date! The Christmas Tea will be held on
Saturday, December 13. Festive decorations, good
company, entertainment and your favorite menu items are
part of this annual tradition. Tickets are $15 each; sales
will begin on Sunday, Nov. 9. Seating is limited, so reserve
early for this popular event.
AROUND THE DIOCESE & THE WORLD
ST. PLACID PRIORY SPIRITUALITY CENTER
October and November program offerings in Lacey, WA.
Go to www.stplacid.org for details.
The Two Theresas: Teresa of Avila and Therese of Lisieux
October 25 Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM
Poetry: One Cell in the Body of God
November 1 Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM
Songs of the Heart: Meditation and Sacred Music
November 8 Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM
The Celtic Way of Prayer – in word and song
November 15 Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM
Appreciative Living
November 15
Saturday 9:15AM-3:00PM
Traveling Light: Holding On and Letting Go
November 22
Saturday 9:00AM-3:00PM
Advent Retreat: Giving Birth to the God of Peace
December 5-7 Friday 7:15PM-Sunday 1:00PM
AROUND THE DISTRICT
PARKING RATE CHANGES starting in November:
 East of Brooklyn NE street parking will increase to
$2.50/hr.
 West of Brooklyn NE street parking will decrease to
$1.00/hr.
 Street parking is free North of NE 50th, East of 15th
NE, and West of Roosevelt.
Details available at http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/
parking/paidparking_2014.htm
Remote Area Medical coming to Seattle – October 23-26
Free dental, vision and medical care will be at Key Arena,
Seattle Center. Remote Area Medical® (RAM), is
partnering with more than 50 local health, human service
and civic organizations from across the State to produce a
free giant health clinic. This four-day volunteer-driven clinic
will provide a full range of free care to underserved and
vulnerable populations in the region. Please help spread
the word and consider how you can help your clients and/
or community participate. Go here for more information:
http://seattlecenter.org/patients/
The life of Gordon Pollard was celebrated at a service at
Christ Church on Saturday, Oct. 18. Sue Reid officiated.
Gordon is survived by his parents, Frank & Judy Pollard,
his sister Emily, his girlfriend Dawny Pack, and many other
friends and family. Gordon grew up in Christ Church, so he
will be missed by many.
This Week at Christ Church: Oct. 19 - Oct. 26
TODAY, Sunday, October 19
8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist, Church
10:00 AM Rite II Holy Eucharist, Church
(Chapel congregation invited to Nave.)
10:00 AM Nursery, Church School, Lower Level
10:00 AM EPIC/Youth Forum, Lounge
11:30 AM Coffee Hour, Welcome Rector, Undercroft
5:00 PM UW Bridge Club, Wilson Hall
Tuesday, October 21
6:30 PM Men’s Fellowship, Lounge
7:00 PM Vestry Meeting, Wilson Hall
Wednesday, October 22
10:30 AM Rector's Aid, Wilson Hall
11:30 AM Holy Eucharist & Prayers for Healing, Chapel
8:30 PM UW Episcopal Campus Ministry, Wilson Hall
9:30 PM Compline, Church
Thursday, October 23
7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal, Church
Sunday, October 26
8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist, Church
10:00 AM Rite II Holy Eucharist, Church
10:00 AM 1928 Holy Communion, Chapel
10:00 AM Nursery, Church School, Lower Level
10:00 AM EPIC/Youth Forum, Lounge
11:30 AM Coffee Hour, Undercroft
5:00 PM UW Bridge Club, Wilson Hall
Silent Auction begins at 3:30pm
Dinner, Program and Live
Auction at 5:00pm
This is SHARE’s main fundraiser for the year and they are
in need now, so your support is encouraged.
RSVP for Nov. 1 Installation service and
reception! rsvp@christchurchseattle.org
Christ Episcopal Church
206-633-1611
4548 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Email: office@christchurchseattle.org
Rector: The Rev. Shelly Fayette
Email: rector@christchurchseattle.org