Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16: Thursday Morning Bible Study - Book of James
10 a.m. in the Gahan Room. Join Scott Kitayama and Brien Koehler as they explore the Book of James.RSVP to Karen at karenv@cecsa.org. Runs Thursdays through October 16. 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16: Good Ole Days – The Golden Age of 60s TV: Westerns, Law & Order
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. 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19: Adult Sunday School - Christ Centered Scripture: Did not our hearts burn within us?
10:10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. In Luke 24, when a mysterious character, who the reader knows to be the resurrected Christ, walked with two despondent disciples on the road to Emmaus, Luke tells the tale of the world’s greatest Bible Study. He writes: “beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [Jesus] interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures” (Lk 24:27). From beginning to end, the Bible is a redemptive story about Jesus, even the oddest of Old Testament tales bear witness to the unfolding drama of the Incarnate Son of God. This fall, we are going to open the Bible together with an eye to behold the unfolding redemptive story of Jesus throughout the whole of scripture. In so doing, perhaps we might encounter the risen Lord anew and experience our “hearts burn within us.” Come and see!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19: Pumpkin Carving
5:30 - 7 p.m. in the Carriage House. Dinner / snacks provided, feel free to bring a dessert! No cost, just bring a pumpkin or tell Avery if you need one. RSVP to Avery at averym@cecsa.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER: 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26: Consecration Sunday - From Generation to Generation
Plan to attend one of this year’s Consecration Sunday services and the celebration meal following. We will hear from three generations of Christ Church parishioners through out the month. RSVP at cecsa.org/special-events.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26: High School Youth Night
5 p.m. Church, 6 - 7 p.m. Fellowship. High School youth are encouraged to join us monthly for 5 p.m. church which will lead into a Sunday night program at 6 p.m. where we will eat dinner, have fellowship, and dive into the Bible. Next gathering on Nov. 30.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31: Trunk or Treat
5 – 6:30 p.m. in the CEC French St. Parking lot behind the FMC. Christ Church is once again hosting our annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween evening to provide a fun, safe, family-friendly event for our neighbors and schools. Plan to be part of the fun. We need parishioners to decorate their cars and come hand out candy to all the little goblins. Bring your kids and grandkids as well. Contact Karen Von Der Bruegge (karenv@cecsa.org) to reserve a parking space for your “trunk”.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Next Opportunity for Baptism 
If you would like for yourself or your child to receive the sacrament of Baptism, please contact Carol Sobey, Rector’s Assistant at 210-736-3132. 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2: All Saints Sunday 2025
9 & 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The adult choir and a 21-piece orchestra will offer special music on All Saints’ Sunday. Along with past years' favorites, the featured work, “When the Saints Go Marching In,” by John Rutter, is guaranteed to raise the roof with a full-blown arrangement of this spiritual classic.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2: All Souls Service - Commemoration of All Faithful Departed
5 p.m. Join us in the evening for our All Souls Service as we remember and honor those who have passed away this year. Special music by Gabriel Fauré, Ola Gjeilo, and Josh Benninger will be featured. During the service, we will read aloud the names of the departed.If you have lost a loved one this past year and would like their name included, please submit it to Karen at karenv@cecsa.org by October 24.

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: 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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15: JOY's Thankful Gathering
The JOY Fellowship is now active again under the leadership of our new committee chair, Deborah Kelly. Please save-the-date of November 15 at 5:30 p.m. for our Thankful Gathering at Susan and John Thompson’s home. Our events are for members 55 and older, but all adults are welcome. More details to come…

FEBRUARY 6-8: SAVE THE  DATE - CEC Women’s Retreat
Mark your calendar for a weekend at Mustang Island.  If you are interested in planning and/or helping during the retreat, please contact Karen at karenv@cecsa.org. More details to come.

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.