Find Out Who's Gone Fishin'
Would you like to have the opportunity to join
with other Presbyterian men to
talk about your faith journey? Many members of our congregation
have hinted that to start a Presbyterian men's group would be a good
idea. If you want to come along on this new journey, meet with others on
the same path as we meet for the first time Friday, January 29, starting
at 7:30 p.m. in the library at church. Maybe we can call ourselves Gone
Fishin' for an obvious New Testament reference. If you don't like to
fish, we won't literally be fishing, but we can use the time to explore
ways to share our faith journeys. Rai Cary
Second Share and Grow
Neighborhood Walk
Our first neighborhood walk in November was a huge success. Our
volunteers felt the experience was positive and that our door hangers
and message were well received. We’re planning another Neighborhood Walk
for Saturday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m., the weekend before we celebrate
Easter. Our goal is to again have 20-30 walkers; more would be
wonderful. We’ll meet in Fellowship Hall for a brief 30-minute
orientation, then go out into the neighborhoods around CPC and place
door hangers inviting our neighbors to visit us and become part of our
faith community. Our goal is to share information about CPC, not to
evangelize or convert. If you want to sign up to volunteer, please see
an Outreach coordinator during fellowship hour or contact Cindy
Bolognese at 410-247-4434 or
cbolognese@k9trailblazers.org. Help spread the word about
CPC.
Trustees Need Computer Support
We are looking for someone with knowledge of computers and electronics
to assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of our computers,
internet, and PA systems. Can you help to maintain staff computers,
webmail accounts, the CPC website, and intranet? Do you have IT
experience? Then you may be the ideal volunteer! The trustees would
welcome your assistance. If interested, please contact Bob Adams at 410-
461-4699 or rjadams@jhmi.edu or Tracy Lantz at 410-455-9982.
Strawberries, Shortcakes, &
Smoothies, Oh my!
The Strawberry Festival Committee is looking for strawberry enthusiasts
to help them plan the June 5, 2010, festival. Many hands make light
work! There are plenty of small projects and tasks that are undertaken
to organize the festival. The committee could use volunteers to assist
with food purchase & management, event day coordination, publicity, and
vendor registration. The good news is that you decide how involved you
want to be. Many jobs are short-term while others are ongoing. Please
join us at our next meeting on February 28 (France Room) following
worship to learn more. Future meeting dates: February 28, March 28,
April 25, May 16, & May 30.
Vision Task Force: Save the
Date!
On Friday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m., the Vision Task Force is sponsoring a
POTLUCK DINNER. The task force will share and discuss our new vision
statement! Child care will be provided. Bread and beverages will be
provided by the Vision Task Force.
* Last names A-M bring a main dish.
* Last names N-Z bring a side dish or dessert.
PC Night Out at Toby’s Dinner
Theater - Friday evening, April 23, 2010
Dinner and the Tony Award Winning
Show Hairspray. All invited, including friends and visitors
— Dinner/Show cost: Adults – $42.50 12 and under – $33.50
— Buffet served 6:15 ’til 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:15.
— Sign up in Fellowship Hall during Fellowship Hour on February 28 and
March 7 & 14.
For questions or earlier sign up, contact
Linda Hernandez. Phone 443-520-2124 or email lin2dabeat2003@ yahoo.com.
Welcome Loaves for Guests
The
Outreach Committee is welcoming visitors in a new way. On December 6, we
started giving mini-loaves of
bread to our guests as welcome gifts. This has gone very well and
several of our visitors
have said that it is a nice gesture. If you see someone with
one of the Welcome Loaves,
please greet them and welcome them to the life of the church. A
simple, “Hello, I don’t believe we’ve met. My name is…” will work to
break the ice. The committee has worked very hard at baking the bread
and being present to share the bread. The Outreach Committee believes
that visitors are best welcomed by the whole congregation and not just
the committee. Therefore, we would like to involve the membership in
baking the welcome loaves. It would
be a wonderful way for our congregation to share welcoming our guests.
No experience in baking is
necessary, recipes and pans are available;
please
contact Cindy Bolognese:
410-247-4434,
cbolognese@k9trailblazers.org.
The committee will be calling the membership to ask for
volunteers. Please respond
promptly to our calls and messages so that our planning process
can be timely and successful. We hope you will enjoy baking with us!
Cindy Bolognese, Outreach Committee Chair
Catonsville Presbyterian Concert
Series 2009-2010 Schedule
October 4, 2009 - Washington Balalaika Orchestra
November 15, 2009 - Young Ah Tak, piano
January 17, 2010 - Qing Li, violin
February 28, 2010 - University Singers University of Delaware
March 21, 2010 - Mark Edwards, guitar, APRES, harp and saxophone
April 18, 2010 - Michael Britt, organ and The Euphonic Brass
If you are interested in volunteering for
one or all of the concerts, please contact Gay Boles at gayboles@verizon.net.
We always need greeters at the doors and people to hand out programs.
CPC on Facebook
Facebook is one of the most popular social-networking
services on the Internet. Many CPC members and friends have a profile page
on Facebook (many more join almost daily). If you are already a member of
Facebook, then you might wish to join the new Catonsville Presbyterian
Church Facebook group (recently approved by Session at its April meeting).
Just type “Catonsville Presbyterian” in the Facebook search engine and
then request to join.
The Facebook group is in addition to (and
not a substitute for) other forms of communication (such as the Messenger,
the bulletin announcements, email announcements). This online community
will help members/friends to connect and interact and provide mutual care
and support. It will also become a forum to share our faith, as well as
questions and thoughts around various subjects related to faith. For more
information, see
http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=48583772192
PW is Collecting Baby Items
Have you seen the cute doll crib in fellowship hall (on loan from Susan
Hutton)? Please help us fill the crib by selecting from the following
list:
- Diapers (any size,) formula (any type,)
baby wipes, lotion, shampoo, ointments, etc.
- Gently used or new books for toddlers
and preschoolers.
- Gently used baby clothes, crib sheets,
blankets, etc.
Gift cards in any amount to stores where
baby items can be purchased. (Please don’t leave these in the crib! They
may be given to Sharon Oaks.)
PW is sponsoring this project for the Healthy Families Organization, which
assists local first-time moms living in crisis situations.
Fellowship Hour hosts needed
Care to serve some lemonade and cookies? Please sign up on the sheet in
fellowship hall. We love to gather after worship – please help make it
inviting.
Online Mailing List
Be sure to join our email list if you
would like to find out about special
events, upcoming worship, educational
opportunities, and announcements
regarding members and friends of the church. To become part of this
service, go to the home page of our website and click on About Us, then
Contact Us.
