Join us for our annual Pancake Supper Fundraiser in celebration of Shrove Tuesday—your last chance to carb-load before the big 40-day stretch! Come to the Parish Hall and enjoy endless pancakes while supporting the St. Cecilia Choir on Tuesday, March 4th, from 5:30-7:00pm. Admission is donation-only. Did we mention it’s all-you-can-eat? Let the kids serve you dinner for a change. You’ve earned it!

We invite you to join us for our Ash Wednesday services on March 5th. We will have services at noon and 7 p.m. If you have palm fronds from last year please bring them by Sunday, March 2nd and we will burn them for the ashes.

We invite you to join us for our Ash Wednesday services on March 5th. We will have services at noon and 7 p.m. If you have palm fronds from last year please bring them by Sunday, March 2nd and we will burn them for the ashes.

All women of the parish are invited to drop by for coffee and conversation on Saturday, March 8, from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. at Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Café (located 1435 E Independence St. #110, Springfield MO). Incidentally March 8 is International Women’s Day! We look forward to gathering together.

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9th this year. Don’t forget to “Spring Forward” and set your clocks ahead an hour!

The Second Sunday Brunch for March will be March 9th. We encourage you to join in the parish hall after the 10 a.m. service for food and fellowship. If you would like to bring a fruit, casserole, or other brunch dish to share please contact Kathy Sheppard at kathysheppard1950@gmail.com.

We invite all to join us for our evening Lenten programs each Wednesday in Lent. Our first evening with prayer, a soup supper, and Lenten programs is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th, and will continue every Wednesday with April 9th being our last evening Lenten program. Sign-up sheets for those who would like to bring soup and bread to share can be found on the bulletin board across from the front office. Evening Prayer will begin at 6 p.m. followed by soup and bread at 6:30, and will conclude with adult and youth Lenten programs beginning at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, March 15th, Christ Church will host a Diocesan farewell event for Bishop Bruce from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will begin with a service of Holy Eucharist at 1 p.m. in the nave/sanctuary, followed by a potluck in the parish hall lasting until 4 p.m. The Diocese of West Missouri will provide the main dish, vegetable trays, and mac and cheese, and we are all invited and encouraged to bring a side dish and/or dessert to share (see below). To RSVP, Click Here and let us know how many will attend the Southern Potluck.

Last names ending in (please bring enough to feed 10 people):

• A-G: Salads (Potato, green, pasta, cole slaw, deviled eggs, etc.)
• H-L: Fruit (Salad, tray, jello, etc.)
• M-P: Baked Beans or Potato Casserole
• Q-R: Rolls and Butter
• S-W: Desserts
• X-Z: Chips and Dip

We invite all to join us for our evening Lenten programs each Wednesday in Lent. Our first evening with prayer, a soup supper, and Lenten programs is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12th, and will continue every Wednesday with April 9th being our last evening Lenten program. Sign-up sheets for those who would like to bring soup and bread to share can be found on the bulletin board across from the front office. Evening Prayer will begin at 6 p.m. followed by soup and bread at 6:30, and will conclude with adult and youth Lenten programs beginning at 7 p.m.