Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

GREETERS NEEDED
Greeters are needed for all of our services, but especially the 9 a.m. service. The only requirement is that you show up with a friendly attitude to the church 20 minutes before the service you are scheduled to greet for. You can be scheduled monthly or as needed. Greeting is a fun and easy ministry and a great way to give back to the church. Talk to Debby Hepburn or Julianne Reeves to get signed up.

THURSDAY, MAY 9: JOY Tour of historic Painted Churches
8:30 a.m. in the CEC parking lot. The Painted Churches tour is full but you may get on a waiting list - contact John Badders at badders1969@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 16: Good Ole Days
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come join the fun conversation about life in the 1950s and 60s. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. For questions or to register contact Henry Franco at 210-887-2980 or texastrojan73@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 19: Graduation Sunday Brunch and Celebration
10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Graduation Sunday is approaching. There will be a brunch for seniors and their families (and friends) during the Sunday School hour. Each student will be recognized during the brunch and a gift will be given to them at the 11am service. Please save the date and plan on attending. Parents of seniors, watch your emails for instructions from Avery on photos, etc.

FRIDAY, MAY 17: Deadline to Submit Names for Memorial Day Remembrance
On Sunday, May 26 we will have a Memorial Day remembrance event to recognize our deceased loved ones who have served in the military. Each name will be published and read out loud at a special ceremony between the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Please provide rank, full name, and branch of service to Karen Von Der Bruegge at karenv@cecsa.org by May 17. If you have submitted names in prior years, you do not need to resubmit. Names are posted on Karen’s door if you want to check for accuracy.

SATURDAY, MAY 19: Next Opportunity for Baptism
If you would like for yourself or your child to receive the sacrament of Baptism, please contact the church at 210-736-3132. Upcoming Baptism dates: May 19 Pentecost, May 26 Trinity Sunday, August 4 summer, Nov 3 All Saints.

FRIDAY, MAY 24: Young Adult Fourth Friday Fellowship
6 p.m. at the home of Jason and Megan Desbrow who will be hosting our monthly fellowship time. Childcare provided for the evening at the Desbrow’s home. RSVP to justinl@cecsa.org, if you require childcare include the number of children and their ages.

JUNE 24-27: VBS 2024 REGISTER NOW!
Our theme is “Hometown Nazareth – Where Jesus Was a Boy” We will go back to Bible times and hear his mom Mary tell about the childhood of Jesus. We will visit the Marketplace and make Bible time crafts. We will need Family Group leaders and Teen Helpers, Recreation Helpers, Marketplace Shopkeepers, and a Drama Team. Register now:VBS Registration or VBS Volunteer Registration.

DWTX News
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Online Giving
If you would like help setting up online giving, please contact Darla Nelson at darlan@cecsa.org or 210-736-3132.

REGISTER NOW:  FAMILY CAMP FOR CHRIST CHURCH DATES ANNOUNCED
Christ Church will be going to Mustang Island Family Camp June 6-9, 2024.  Register now for Session 2 of Mustang Island Camp and Conference Center Family Camp.  Click here to register on the Diocese of West Texas website.  Justin and Susan Lindstrom will be the Spiritual Directors.  For more information or to request a scholarship email Justin at justinl@cecsa.org.

JULY 8 - 12: SAVE THE DATE - 4th Annual CEC Children's Musical Camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with the musical performance of Say What? on Sunday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Register HERE. Adult and teen volunteers will also be needed.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES IN 2025
Have you ever dreamed of traveling with your church family?  Well, now is the time to do just this.  Bishop Gary Lillibridge is the keynote speaker on an Amawaterways river cruise along the Danube in March 2025 and Rev. Mike Besson who is the Archdeacon of the Diocese is the keynote speaker on a Royal Caribbean Journeys of Paul Cruise in October 2025.  Both of these opportunities have limited spaces so if interested or have questions contact Susan Lindstrom at susanl@cecsa.org or 281-794-6964.  Click here for information about these two incredible trips.

WEEKLY EVENTS:

Every Sunday:

Worship Services 
Services will be held at 7:30 a.m., 9 & 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the church. The 9 & 11 a.m. worship services will be streamed for our folks who plan to worship from home. You may access our live stream services either directly on this website on the Live Stream page or through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChristChurchSATX.

Sunday School
10 a.m. Sunday School will be held in various locations throughout the campus for all ages. Learn about the Fall offerings for various age groups by following the links: Adults, College, Youth, and Children. There is something for everyone!

CEC Nursery
8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Our FMC Nurseries will open in the first floor of the FMC in rooms 104, 105, and 106. Nursery Director Lily Fenton and our trained sitters will be there to greet infants through younger 3-year-olds and their parents. All safety precautions will take place as according to Diocesan and Christ Church policies. Come see our new Toddler and Two’s Pre Atrium in nursery 104. It’s beautiful and an introduction to our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd formation for the older children.

Children's Chapel
9 & 11 a.m. in the FMC Children’s Chapel. For 3-year-olds through 5th graders will be led by Halleta and a parent helper. Children will start out in the church services with their parents, then follow the crucifer to chapel. Children will join their parents at the Peace. A Chapel Sign Up has been emailed to all parents of 3-year-olds through 5th grade. Parents are welcome to take their children directly to chapel before the service begins as well.

Every Wednesday: 

Eucharist with Anointing and Healing Prayers in the Sanctuary
11 a.m. The Wednesday service is held at 11:00 a.m. Music will begin a few minutes before the celebration and will be live streamed for our folks who plan to worship from home. You may access our live stream services either directly on this website on the Live Stream page or through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChristChurchSATX.
11:30 a.m. Prayer Service for Christ Church during our transition.

Children’s Choirs
4:45 - 5:30 p.m. (until 5:15 for the Cherubs) in the FMC 3rd floor. Children's Choirs have begun. New this year, CEC will be using the Royal School of Church Music’s Voice for Life program for both Children and Youth Choirs. There are children’s choirs for children ages 3-years through fifth grade. Contact Jennifer Holloway for details at jenniferh@cecsa.org. Register HERE.

Adult Choir
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Raise your voice in praise to God with our Adult Choir. If you are interested in singing in the choir contact Josh Benninger at joshb@cecsa.org.

Every Thursday:

Praying the Rosary
10:30 a.m. in the Veterans Chapel. Come pray the Anglican Rosary in our lovely garden each Thursday morning.

Every Friday:

Sort and Set up for Sidewalk Saturday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. We need extra help to get ready for Saturday mornings. Doing some spring cleaning to get ready for summer? We need your clothes. We are in desperate need of men’s and women’s clothing. Bring to the church on Friday or Saturday mornings.

Every Saturday

HOLY EUCHARIST
8:30 a.m. Christ Church offers a Saturday service with communion on the lawn of the Outreach Pavilion.

SIDEWALK SATURDAY
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturday mornings are the perfect time for families to come serve. All ages are welcome and there is plenty to do for everyone. We are here every Saturday from 8 to 10:30 a.m.