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Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Please join us today as we celebrate our risen Savior. Festive Eucharist begins at 11:00.

Today at noon the bell of Christ Church will ring out to invite prayer for the people of Paris and Christians around the world as we mourn the extensive damage to the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Below is a statement on the cathedral of Notre Dame from the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, The American Cathedral in Paris, and The Episcopal Church: The cathedral of Notre Dame is more than an icon of the city of Paris; it is an ancient place of worship at which Christians have gathered for nearly a thousand years. In this most sacred of weeks in the Christian year, all Christians mourn the damage caused by the ravages of a terrible and destructive fire in that holy place. The Episcopal Church throughout Europe, with its seat in the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Paris, expresses its sympathy to the people of Paris and to all who sense the immense loss of this priceless and historic house of worship. We extend to Archbishop Aupetit and to all his people our sincere condolences and our readiness to offer any hospitality that would be of help to the community and congregation of Notre Dame in this most holy season of the faith we share. And we send our prayers in this week that ends in what we know to be the sure and certain promise of resurrection for the future life and restoration of this monument of Christian faith. The Right Reverend Mark D.W. Edington Bishop in Charge, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe The Very Reverend Lucinda Laird Dean, American Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Paris The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry 27th Primate and Presiding Bishop, The Episcopal Church #amcathparis #episcopalchurch #paris #notredame

Upcoming at Christ Church: Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 7, 2019 Christian Education ~ A Study of Matthew, 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 11:00 a.m. Bishop's Committee Meeting after service - Church Office Celebrant: Father David F.K. Puckett, Priest-in-Charge Lector: Elizabeth Puckett Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer: Jimmy Durrum Organist: Elizabeth Puckett Ushers: The Yarbrough Family "Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."

Upcoming at Christ Church: Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 31, 2019 Christian Education ~ A Study of Matthew, 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 11:00 a.m. Celebrant: Fr. John Himes Lector: Jimmy Durrum Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer: Juanita Chitwood Organist: Lynda Schelling Ushers: The Yarbrough Family "Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."

Upcoming at Christ Church: Third Sunday in Lent, March 24, 2019 Christian Education ~ A Study of Matthew, 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 11:00 a.m. Celebrant: Father David F.K. Puckett, Priest-in-Charge Lector: Lynda Schelling Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer: Wes Hamilton Organist: Elizabeth Puckett Ushers: The Yarbrough Family "Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Upcoming at Christ Church: Second Sunday in Lent, March 17, 2019 Christian Education ~ A Study of Matthew, 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 11:00 a.m. Celebrant: The Rev. David F.K. Puckett, Priest-in-Charge Lector: Christie Woodson Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer: Steve Woodson Organist: Elizabeth Puckett Ushers: The Yarbrough Family "O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Historic Christ Church interior. Photo courtesy of Steve Woodson.

Upcoming at Christ Church: First Sunday in Lent, March 10, 2019 Christian Education ~ A Study of Matthew, 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 11:00 a.m. Celebrant: The Rev. David F.K. Puckett, Priest-in-Charge Lector: Lynda Schelling Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer: Juanita Chitwood Organist: Elizabeth Puckett Ushers: The Yarbrough Family "Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."

Upcoming at Christ Church: Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Solemn Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes, 12:00 p.m. Celebrant: The Rev. David F.K. Puckett, Priest-in-Charge Lector: Elizabeth Puckett Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer: Wes Hamilton Organist: Elizabeth Puckett Ushers: The Yarbrough Family "Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Upcoming at Christ Church: Last Sunday after the Epiphany, March 3, 2019 Christian Education ~ A Study of Matthew, 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I, 11:00 a.m. Celebrant: The Rev. David F.K. Puckett, Priest-in-Charge Lector: Lynda Schelling Lay Reader and Chalice Bearer: Jimmy Durrum Organist: Elizabeth Puckett Ushers: The Yarbrough Family "O God, who before the passion of your only ­begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.."