Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 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, SEPTEMBER 21: Youth Choir Begins
12:15 p.m in the Choir Room. Open to youths in grades 6th -12th. The Youth Choir meets in the choir room on Sundays after the 11 a.m. service. No experience necessary, just an open heart and a desire to make music for the Lord. Please contact Jennifer Holloway with questions at 210-251-9485 or jenniferh@cecsa.org. To register your chid Click here. 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: Children's Choirs Rehearsal
5 p.m. on the FMC 3rd floor. Our children’s choirs are for children as young as 3 years old through 5th grade and meet for rehearsals at 5 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons on the 3rd floor of the FMC beginning September 10. Please contact Jennifer Holloway with questions at 210-251-9485 or jenniferh@cecsa.org. To register your chid Click here.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 16: Bible Study on the Book of James
10 a.m. in the Gahan room. Looking for a deeper, practical look at what it means to live out your faith? Join Scott Kitayama and Brien Koehler as they explore the Book of James – a powerful and straightforward letter that challenges us to put our beliefs into action. From perseverance to wisdom, James offers real-life guidance for following Christ every day. Please RSVP to Karen karenv@cecsa.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: Good Ole Days – The Bible in Film
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, SEPTEMBER 19: Installation Service
6 p.m. at CEC. Plan to attend Fr. Joe’s Installation service. Join us for a beautiful and symbolic service marking the leadership of our new Rector. The Agathers are graciously hosting the reception at their home across the street. RSVP HERE.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: Acolyte Training
12 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Fr. Joe will lead a training for our acolytes. All those currently serving should plan to attend. Those interested in becoming an acolyte are welcome. Contact Avery with questions averym@cecsa.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: CEC Youth Pizza and Bowling
1:30 p.m. at Bowlero, 13307 San Pedro Ave. The Youth are going bowling. Join us after church, choir, and acolyte training for an afternoon of fun. RSVP to Avery averym@cecsa.org. Suggested donation of $5.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: Noisy Offering is Back!
9 & 11 a.m. Start saving your change! We are bringing back the Noisy Offering. Once again, our children will be encouraged to make a little noise in church as they collect your coins - this time to assist with recovery from the Hill Country floods this summer.

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 Souls Service
5 p.m. Join us for our All Souls Service as we remember and honor those who have passed away this year. During the service, we will read aloud the names of the departed. If you have lost a loved one and would like their name included, please submit it to Karen at karenv@cecsa.org by October 24.

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.