Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

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: Final Day to bring Thanksgiving Sides
We are very close to our goal of 450 bags of sides to serve 450 households for Thanksgiving. The last 100 bags are needed by Thursday. 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.

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. You may purchase wreaths online HERE.

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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1: Gift Tree Gifts Due
Christmas trees are standing in the Parish Hall foyer waiting for you to take a tag and brighten a child’s Christmas. Families have requested gifts of up to $25 or $50. All gifts, unwrapped please, are due by December 1. Full instructions are on the tree with the tags.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1: Parent Shoppe Gifts Due
We are collecting NEW items for a “Parent Shoppe” at both Madison & Maverick Elementary schools. Please bring gifts for men and women! Ideas: items you’ve received that can be re-gifted, thermal cups, throw blankets, baseball caps, socks, wallets, scarves, jewelry, multi tools, soaps/fragrances, Spurs items, Dallas Cowboys, etc.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1: Deadline for College Care Packages
Please send your college student’s name, address, finals dates, and cell number to Susan Lindstrom susanl@cecsa.org so they can be included in the wonderful tradition of receiving a finals week care package. 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3: Parent Shoppe Gift Sorting
12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We need volunteers to help sort the donations brought in for the Parent Shoppe at the Christmas Extravaganzas at our schools. Contact Jennifer Bryant.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: La Posada Christmas Pageant
5 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The children of Christ Church have been preparing their Advent gift to you - a retelling of the Christmas Story in the La Posada pageant. 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: Tree Lighting
5:45 p.m. Following the pageant, there will be a brief celebration of light service outside. We will then flip the switch on the beautifully lit trees on the CEC campus then head to the Parish Hall for our annual Christmas Dinner.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: Annual Parish Christmas Dinner
5:45 - 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Join your church family for a delicious Mexican dinner and celebrate the Advent season. RSVP and pay for dinner HERE. 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8: Madison Elementary Christmas Extravaganza
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10: Maverick Elementary Christmas Extravaganza 
3:30 – 7 p.m. Christmas gifts, activities, and food for the children and families of our two adopted schools. Volunteers are needed to help with the event and those with trucks and SUVs are needed to help with transport. RSVP to Karen at karenv@cecsa.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13: Wreaths Across America - Wreath Laying
10 a.m. Join us in laying wreaths at Fort Sam Houston on Saturday, December 13. Everyone will be given instructions on how to best honor our fallen. To participate, please contact Karen Von Der Bruegge, 704-907-3175.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14: Lessons & Carols
9 & 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Come experience the word of God told through scripture and song. Our Adult, Youth, and Children’s choirs will be joined by musicians from the San Antonio Philharmonic for this inspiring service. Invite a friend.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15: Christmas Flower Memorial Deadline
Please fill out the enclosed envelope or you may make your memorial donations online this year by texting “flower” to 210-610-1974. It will give you the link for Christmas Flower donations. You will also find the link at HERE.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24: Christmas Eve
Join us for Christmas Eucharist at 3, 5, and 8 p.m. The church offices close at noon.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25: Christmas Day
10 a.m. Come in the morning for Christmas Eucharist and Blessing of the Toys.  The church offices will be closed.

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.