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510 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX, 78212
United States

2107363132

Christ Episcopal Church is a loving and welcoming church family, centrally located in the historic Monte Vista District of San Antonio, Texas. Our sanctuary is one of the most peaceful and beautiful churches in the country, but the real beauty of our church is our people. We are a large church, but with a small, familial feel and lots of ways to become involved.

Announcements

Announcements

Coming Up at Christ episcopal church:

LENTEN SERIES: THE LAST DAYS OF JESUS
WEDNESDAYS
5 p.m. Dinner, 6 p.m. Program in the Parish Hall.
THURSDAYS
10 a.m. in the Gahan Conference Room.
As we prepare for Holy Week at CEC during this Lenten season we will take a walk with Jesus through his last week on Earth. Our study, led by the Revs. Scott Kitayama and Brien Koehler looks at the final days of Jesus that took place in Jerusalem. The Final Days of Jesus is taught on the five Wednesday evenings in Lent and again on Thursday mornings. A simple soup and sandwich supper is served on Wednesday evenings. To register for the Lenten series The Last Days of Jesus, please contact Karen Von Der Bruegge at 210-736-3132 or karenv@cecsa.org. There are programs for children and youth during the adult class.

MONDAY, MARCH 31: Final Day for Pictorial Directory Photos
We need everyone to get their picture taken for the new pictorial directory coming out this summer.

  • Click on the box "photography appointment scheduling login" Enter the code: tx576 Enter the password: photos

  • Click on Monday, March 31, 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.

If you need help signing up for pictures or to change your scheduled appointment, please contact Gretchen Duggan or Andrew Fink at 210-736-3132.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3: Jukebox - "Oh What a Night" Frankie Valli & The 4 Seasons
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 (texastrojan73@gmail.com) with questions.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5: Minecraft Movie for CEC Youth
Middle and High School youth are invited to go to the 2:30 p.m. showing of The Minecraft Movie with Avery. You must RSVP by April 1 to averym@cecsa.org or 830-515-2145..

SUNDAY, APRIL 6: Palm Sunday - Lenten Outreach
10 a.m. in the Parish Hall. On Palm Sunday we will gather as a parish to make manna bags to hand out to those in need. Throughout Lent, the children will be gathering in gently used children’s books to share with children at CAM. Drop off for books is outside the FMC Children’s Chapel and books are due by Palm Sunday.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6: CEC Friends of Music Lenten Concert – Stabat Mater
4 p.m in the Sanctuary. Soprano Gail Wettstein, Mezzo Soprano Jennifer Holloway, and Pianist Geoffrey Waite will present the beautiful Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Please come enjoy this free musical Lenten mediation sponsored by the CEC Friends of Music.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6: Teen Girls Night
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Our Middle and High School girls are invited to a Fiesta night for dinner and a Fiesta Decor DIY Party. Supplies and dinner will be provided and the event will be led by Julianne Reeves and Meagan Desbrow. RSVP by April 2 to Avery at averym@cecsa.org or 830-515-2145..

MONDAY, APRIL 7: Easter Flower Memorial Deadline
You may fill out the envelope in the bulletin on Sunday or submit your memorials online by following the Easter Flowers link. You can also find it at www.cecsa.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 10: Palm Cross Making
9 a.m. in the Capers Room. Please join us to fold palm crosses in preparation for Palm Sunday. Stay as long as you can. All supplies and training will be provided. Contact Karen or Julianne with any questions.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13: Easter Egg Donations Due
Please bring filled plastic Easter eggs so we can have a super successful Easter egg hunt. We are a quarter of the way to our goal. Pick up at your favorite store. Please no chocolate stuffed in eggs.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Maundy Thursday Prayer Vigil
8 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday in the Veterans Chapel. Immediately following the Maundy Thursday service there will be an overnight prayer vigil in the Veterans Chapel. Those willing to “watch with Jesus for one hour” may sign up for one of the available spots HERE. Security will be on the premises for your safety.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20: Easter Sunday - Flowering the Cross and Easter Egg Hunt
8:45 & 10:45 a.m. Children will gather to flower the beautiful Easter cross in the church. Bring flowers from home. Children will meet in front of the red doors following the 9 a.m. service for a quick Easter egg hunt before the 11 a.m. service.

MONDAY, APRIL 21: College Care Package Deadline
It’s Finals Care Package time!! Christ Episcopal Church loves to support our students by sending them a care package to love and support them during the stressful final exam time. Please confirm your students address and the date that finals begin and send it to susanl@cecsa.org. The deadline is Monday April 21st.


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.