Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

SUNDAY, MAY 3: Contemporary Eucharist and Holy Unction
5 p.m. Join us for a healing service. 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. This service will feature contemporary music.

THURSDAY, MAY 7: Good Ole Days Juke Box: Paul Revere and the Raiders
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall. 60’s innovative and zany musicians who captivated with their humor and costume. We will reminisce over their story, music, and TV appearances. Contact Henry Franco with questions. 

TUESDAY, MAY 12: Women’s Fellowship Game Night
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. You are invited to a fun and relaxed evening of games, laughter and fellowship! We will have tables set up for Mah Jongg, Mexican Train, and Onze- whether you are experienced or never played before, there’s a seat for you. We will have instructors. Light refreshments will be served. Reserve your spot with Karen by May 7.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20: Joy Fellowship Toyota Tour
8:30 a.m. JOY Fellowship will tour the Toyota Texas Experience Center. We hope you car buffs and those who are interested in learning about Toyota’s high quality manufacturing will join us! We’ll have brunch afterwards, at Mi Tierra, downtown in Market Square. The tour is free and brunch will be Dutch treat, with scholarships available. Register with Deborah Kelly.

SUNDAY, MAY 24: Memorial Day Remembrance
10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. On May 24 we will recognize our loved ones who have served in the military and are no longer with us. If you have someone you would like recognize, please provide rank, full name, and branch of service to Karen, karenv@cecsa.org by May 18. 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.

JUNE 22 - 25: Vacation Bible School at CEC - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
There’s No Place Like Rome! Travel with the children’s ministry to Rome, discover Paul and the Underground Church, and explore first century Mediterranean life. June 22-25, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., rising Kinder - 5th grade (26-27 school grade), $20/child.  Volunteer and participant registration is open at www.cecsa.org/special-events.

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.