Newsletter
Newsletter
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Mike Waller, Senior Warden
Judith Peele, Junior Warden
Sybil Atkinson, Parish Administrator
Office Hours: 9 AM to Noon, Monday through Friday
Phone: 540-980-2413
christpulaski.org christ24301@gmail.com
June 2025
FLAG DAY
Flag Day is celebrated every year on June 14.
I remember learning that when the flag is folded during a formal ceremony, there are 13 folds representing the 13 original colonies. Later I learned that each fold had a special meaning. I thought it might be of interest to you as we have just celebrated Memorial Day, and prepare for Flag Day and the 4th of July.
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
The 2nd fold signifies our belief in eternal life.
The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
The 4th fold represents our weaker nature as American citizens trusting in God; it is to Him we turn to in times of peace, as well as in times of war, for His divine guidance.
The 5th fold is a tribute to our country. In the worlds of Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The 7th fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all enemies.
The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.
The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood. It has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that has molded the character of the men and women who have made this country great.
The 10th fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has also given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since he or she was first born.
The 11th fold, in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
The 12th fold, inn the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost.
The 13th and last fold, when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”
The nationalflagfoundation.org
Sybil Atkinson
Parish Administrator
SERVICE SCHEDULE
(for June)
June 1 – Morning Prayer
June 8 – PICNIC, 11:00 a.m.
June 15 – Morning Prayer
June 22 – Holy Communion
The Rev. Terrie Sternberg
June 29 – Morning Prayer
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THANKS FROM OUR TREASURER!
Charlotte wants to express her thanks to everyone for sending or bringing your checks each month. Bills continue and you have made her job much easier!
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PULASKI PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 7
Jackson Park, 4-8 pm
Christ Church will once again host our tent/booth handing out information about Christ Church, Pulaski, as well as Pride flags and stickers. Our thanks to Jill Sandidge for coordinating this effort.
We will set up the booth at 3:00 p.m. and we welcome everyone to take turns spreading the word that:
“THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU!”
PARISH PICNIC – June 8
Our annual church picnic will be held SUNDAY, June 8th, 11:00 a.m., at Randolph Park in Dublin. We have rented the Dublin High School Shelter. (As you drive into the park keep going past the large shelter and then you will turn left into a small parking area and will follow the road to the top of the hill, going past the gazebo.)
As we do every year, the church will provide fried chicken and drinks, as well as all the paper products needed. Just bring along a side dish to go with this wonderful food.
If you need transportation, please call the office and this will be arranged.
Come join the fun and fellowship of our parish family...SEE YOU
SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH !
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THE Episcopal CHURCH
On June 1, join a livestream service with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe in the Episcopal Church Center chapel, during which he will bless all upcoming Episcopal Pride events and participants. The service will air at 6 p.m. ET on The Episcopal Church’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, with a recording available afterward.
LITERATI
Our next Literati group will be:
Monday, June 16, 6:30 p.m.
The book will be:
Before the Swallows Come Back
by Fiona Curnow
Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, and Sal by Mik Kitson, with its celebration of the natural world, its misunderstood central characters living on the outside of society's norms, their survival in the wilderness, and the ultimate fight for justice.
Tommy struggles with people, with communicating, preferring solitude, drifting off with nature. He is protected by his Scottish Tinker family who keep to the old ways. A way of life that is disappearing. A life of quiet seclusion under canvas is all that he knows.
Charlotte cares for her sickly father. She meets Tommy by the riverside and an unexpected friendship develops. Over the years it becomes something more, something crucial to both of them. But when tragedy strikes each family, they are torn apart.
Charlotte is sent far away.
Tommy might have done something very bad.
Before the Swallows Come Back is a beautiful story of love, found family, and redemption that will break your heart and have it soaring time and time again as you sit, desperately hoping for the triumph of goodness over adversity. For justice.
Come join the fellowship and discussion.