Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5:  Grief During the Holidays
1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Gahan conference room. Grief during the holidays is always challenging. The season of the holidays renews memories, family ties, and traditions. This workshop will help individuals embrace their grief, while strengthening characteristics of resilience. Participants will use the holidays to discover how their loved one can live on into their life story, using this special time to continue to heal. Reservations and information:  Karen Von Der Bruegge 210-736-3132 or karenv@cecsa.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Thursday Morning Bible Study - The Characters of Christmas 
10 a.m. in the Gahan room. Join Scott Kitayama and Brien Koehler as we explore Daniel Darling’s book “The Characters of Christmas – The Unlikely People Caught up in the Story of Jesus.” This class will provide a fresh look at the Christmas story by getting to know all the characters who played a part in Jesus’ birth. RSVP to karenv@cecsa.org. Books for the class are available in the Reception office for $10.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Good Ole Days – The Golden Age of 60s TV: Family Sitcoms
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come take a trip down memory lane as you view old movies, TV shows, sports events, and tap your feet to the music from the 50s and 60s. Contact Henry Franco with questions.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6: Fireside Chats
7 – 8:30 p.m. Parents of children 5th grade and younger are invited to join Fr. Joe, Catherine de Marigny, and guest speaker Abby Davis for an adults-only, after dinner chat over dessert at the Sanfelippo’s home. Discussion will center on faith formation in the home, and how parents can encourage, equip, and enable their children to grow in their faith outside of Sunday services and classes. Questions? Email Catherine at catherined@cecsa.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9: Healing Service
5 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This sacred time is set apart for prayer and healing—offering comfort, renewal, and restoration for the mind, body, and spirit. During the service, there will be opportunities for: Anointing with oil (Unction), Laying on of hands, Individual prayer and quiet reflection. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9: Camerata San Antonio Concert - A Russian Mosaic
2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. “Russian Mosaic: Imperial Russia” immerses audiences in the lush, heartfelt, and elegant chamber music from the final decades of the Russian Empire. The concert will feature works by Rachmaninoff, Taneyev, and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are available at cameratasa.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15: JOY’s Thankful Gathering
The JOY Fellowship is now active again. Please plan to attend the Thankful Gathering at Susan and John Thompson’s home. JOY events are for members 50 and older, but all adults are welcome. RSVP HERE.. The potluck items have all been signed up for but there is plenty of space for folks to attend. There is now a "sign up" to just come to the party.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16: Thanksgiving Sides Due
This year CEC plans to serve 450 households for Thanksgiving and will need bags of sides for these families who come from Sidewalk Saturday, Respite Care, and our schools. Please purchase these items, place them all in a grocery bag or a decorative reusable grocery tote bag, and affix the list on the bag so we know the bag contains all of the listed items. Download the list HERE.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19: College & Young Adult Friendsgiving
6 p.m. at the Bishop Jones Center, 111 Torcido, 78209. Turkey and fixings will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. If you can’t bring a food item then bring a friend! RSVP here.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20: Good Ole Days – The Golden Age of 60s TV: Musical adn Variety Shows
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come take a trip down memory lane as you view old movies, TV shows, sports events, and tap your feet to the music from the 50s and 60s. Contact Henry Franco with questions.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21: Wreaths Across America Deadline
CEC plans to sponsor 250 wreaths to be placed on veterans’ grave sites at Fort Sam Houston on December 13. Each wreath costs $17.00. You may pay by check, made out to CEC with “wreaths” in the memo. Give or send to Karen Von Der Bruegge. There is a link to purchase online at www.cecsa.org/special-events.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Family Advent Event and Mission Market
10 a.m. on the Parish Hall lawn (or indoors if needed). CEC will hold its annual Advent Event with activities for families of all ages and sizes to prepare for the coming season. The Mission Market (coming in just 3 weeks) is an annual opportunity to complete your Christmas Shopping and support people served by World Missions projects of Christ Church (and our Diocese). Hand-crafted items for sale (embroidery, pillows, rugs, jewelry, journals, garments, even some furniture) are the work of people around the world who give thanks day by day for Christ Church and its focus on mission and outreach. Between (also before and after) the main worship services on Sunday morning, November 23. Outside the parish hall in good weather--inside otherwise. Help us extend God’s blessing to the people we serve in Jesus’ name!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Christmas Pageant Sign Up Deadline
Each year, the children of Christ Episcopal Church present a Christmas Pageant to the congregation and this year, they are performing "La Posada." The Pageant will be performed on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. in the Christ Episcopal Church Sanctuary with the Parish Christmas Dinner following in the Parish Hall. Children ages three - sixth grade are invited to participate. Sign up HERE.

FEBRUARY 6-8: CEC Women’s Retreat - Registration is Open
We are thrilled to invite you to our first-ever CEC Women’s Retreat! Join us as we explore our theme of “Rooted in Grace, Growing in Faith” and set apart time for fun, rest, renewal, and deeper spiritual connection. Cost (includes 2 nights + 5 meals + t-shirt): single occupancy $370 per person, double occupancy $310 per person. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Contact Christ Church at 210-736-3132 with any questions. Space is limited, so register now. Let’s come together to seek God and be refreshed in His presence. We can’t wait to retreat with you!

JUNE 11 - 14: Mustang Island Family Camp
Join Father Joe, Becca and family, and Father Justin and Susan at Mustang Island Family Camp - Session 3- June 11-14. Registration opens November 1. Go to https://www.dwtx.org/tags/mustang-island to register and be a part of a wonderful spiritual experience and fellowship opportunity for all ages. Register early - camp does fill up. Don’t miss the best weekend ever!!!

UPDATE OUR ONLINE DIRECTORY
We need everyone to make sure their information in our online directory, Shelby, is correct. The primary on your family account may edit all information and upload new photos. If you need help, or if you need to change who is the primary on your account go to www.cecsa.org/connect-card. Check the box for "member who needs to update information" and add your changes/requests to the comment box at the bottom.

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 on this website on the Live Stream page.

Sunday School
10 a.m. Sunday School will be held in the Parish Hall and the Carriage House. 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. Chapel will change slightly to accommodate the changes that summer brings. Instead of bringing your child to the FMC chapel at 9 or 11 a.m., please keep them in the worship service until Father Joe invites the children forward. A Chapel Leader will then lead the children out for Chapel. Children will return to the sanctuary for prayers and Communion with their families. 

Every Wednesday: 

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
9 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.