Announcements
Announcements
Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 27: Thursday Morning Bible Study
10 - 11 a.m. in the Gahan Conference Room. You are invited to join Marthe Curry, Brien Koehler, and Scott Kitayama as we explore the book of Daniel. Over the eight weeks we will be using Max Lucado’s book “Life Lessons from Daniel and Esther: Faith Under Pressure” as a resource guide. Classes will be recorded, but not live streamed. To register contact Karen at 704-907-3175 or karenv@cecsa.org.
Sign up for photos for the New Pictorial Directory
We need EVERYONE to sign up to get their pictures taken. Photographers from Universal Church Directories will be coming Thursday to Saturday, February 27, 28, and March 1, 2025. For participating you will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 portrait and a church directory. You will have an opportunity to purchase other family portraits if you wish, but there is no cost to get your picture taken and no obligation to buy photos in order to be in the CEC directory. Look for the directory table in the Gazebo to sign up. For questions contact Julianne Reeves (210-410-5721) or Gretchen Duggan gretchend@cecsa.org. You may sign up on line too:
Go to www.ucdir.com
Click on the box "photography appointment scheduling login"
Enter the code: tx576 Enter the password: photos
Click on the desired date, find the time you want, add the required info, then click "Schedule Appointment." If you have more than six family members being photographed, please reserve two consecutive appointments.
FEBRUARY 27, 28, & MARCH 1: Volunteers Needed
Can you help check folks in for their pictures? We would love some assistance on picture days. Help sign folks in for their pictures and spend time talking to friends old and new. You may contact Julianne Reeves (210-410-5721) or Gretchen Duggan (210-736-3132) or gretchend@cecsa.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2: Mardi Gras Jazz Mass and Gumbo Lunch
9 & 11 a.m and 12 p.m. Don’t miss out on the annual CEC Mardi Gras party. The 9 & 11 a.m. celebrations will feature a lively jazz mass. Following the 11 a.m. service we will have a delicious lunch of gumbo, rice, tossed salad, and bread pudding in the Parish Hall. There will be a vegetarian option as well. Lunch is $8/adults and $4/children with RSVP. NEW THIS YEAR – if you attend the early service and cannot come back for lunch, get your gumbo to go! With an RSVP you can take home a steaming cup of gumbo for $5/cup. RSVP HERE or at www.cecsa.org/special-events.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
6 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come prepare for the Lenten fast with a delicious dinner of pancakes, sausage, and bacon. Donations support the Youth Ministry.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15: Consecration of the 7th Bishop Suffragan of the DWTX
10 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 2500 N. 10th St, McAllen, TX 78501. Consecration and Ordination of the 7th Bishop Suffragan of the DWTX, the Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas. The Most Reverend Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, will serve as Chief Consecrator. Click more info.
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:
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.