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Message From Father Karl

This Sunday, Jesus tells the story of a king who prepares a wedding reception for his son. People ignore the invitation and kill the messengers who were sent to remind them. The furious monarch destroys their city and invites strangers to his feast. Then the king confronts a guest he believes is inappropriately dressed. Honestly, this parable has several twists. But the story’s thrust is not the volatile king; it’s the invitation to the banquet Isaiah describes in our first reading. There, we meet the Lord who invites, gathers, and feeds.

See you Sunday, in church and online, when the Lord will set a table to reach us with healing and joy. Father Karl

Office Information

Upcoming Events/Dates

Vestry Meetings - Thursday

October 22nd
November 19th
December 17th ZOOM only

2026 Diocesan Convention

October 10 - Valley Forge Sheraton

November 1st - All Saints Sunday

November 15th

Stewardship Sunday

Christ Church Office

The church office is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm.

For pastoral emergency, Father Karl Krueger may be reached at 610-209-6193 (cell).

This Week's Schedule

Sunday, October 4, 2026

20th Sunday after Pentecost

9:15 am Holy Communion

Link for all livestream services:

christchurchithan.org/live

Highland Homes Food Pantry

Below is a list of the Fall Highland Homes Food Pantry needs:

Canned Tuna fish
Canned Corned Beef Hash
Canned Potatoes, Corn, Carrots, Green Benas
Spaghetti Sauce
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Granola Bars
Breakfast Cereal - any kind
Oodles of Noodles Cups
Cleaning Supplies
Paper Towels
Toilet Tissue

Amazon deliveries to the church office or Sunday church drop-offs are greatly appreciated. Nina Gauthron will bring them to the Tuesday Highland Homes food pantry.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Volunteers Needed for Communion Kneeling Cushion Repair

Do you have a knack for sewing, or do you know someone who does? Three of our cherished needlepoint kneeling cushions that sit in front of our communion rail need a little TLC—specifically, the cording along their edges needs repair or restitching. This is a sewing project, for someone comfortable with a needle and thread and ideally some needlepont experience. If you are interested in helping, or know someone who is, please contact Nancy Breitling! Her email address is nanbreit@gmail.com. The project is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The whole congregation will greatly appreciate your skills and willingness to help maintain these special pieces.