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Dear Families and Friends of Christ Episcopal Church Dallas:

"Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: ...being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. ” Colossians 1:10-11 (ESV)

Patience and endurance for us Christians comes only from God. In these days of COVID-19 as we discover how much this pandemic continues flagellating our country, city and church community with 130,000 people who have died and 40,000 new positive cases daily, it is possible that feelings of distress try to get the best of us. By now, most all of us know of someone who has or has had COVID-19. Then on top of this disease, we add the recent protests for racial inequality, the divided political spectrum for the upcoming presidential election, and the negative effects of the world economy, our feelings seem confirmed. There is a deep sense of sadness and loss, an illness both physical and spiritual that can overwhelm us, and it may even appear as though the world is entering a point of no return.

I invite you to remember that when God created the world, He made everything with a purpose and “it was good” ( Genesis 1 ). And I especially remind you that God created human beings as the concluding act of the whole story of creation. In moments of darkness and adversities, it is important to remember that all of creation depends and receives their being only from God. Even with the current obstacles and unfortunate circumstances in our society, God continues providing, guiding, supporting, and moving His creation to the place He knows is better.

One of the great downfalls of society is our lack of obedience and our complacency with sin causing God our Creator to be more and more unknown to us. People have replaced God by trusting in their own efforts, in science, in money, or in any other power that gives them what they want rather than trusting in God.

Each event in our life is an opportunity to experience and recognize how God continues caring for His creation. In this context, I invite you to consider: Where is God around you? What are the blessings from the creation you are receiving and enjoying from God? How are you answering or responding to God?

As Christians it is clear to see that God has other plans far beyond the imperfections visible during this stressful time of pandemic. He cares for all in a way that continues being incomprehensible because we want to see, hear, or have control of something that is far above our human capacities. As we keep walking with Jesus in our journey of life, we like the Colossians, need to pray to receive great endurance and patience, to live as part of the creation, trusting and knowing that God is always in control.

Blessings to All,

Fr. Fabian

The Rev. Fr. Fabian Villalobos

Rector

Christ Episcopal Church

534 W. 10 ^th Street

Dallas, TX 75208

O: 214-941-0339

Holy Communion Distribution on Sundays

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Distribución de La Santa Comunión los Domingos

“Pedimos que él, con su glorioso poder, los haga fuertes; así podrán ustedes soportarlo todo con mucha fortaleza y paciencia, y con alegría.” Colosenses 1:11

La paciencia y la fortaleza para nosotros los Cristianos proviene solo de Dios. En estos días de COVID-19 a medida que descubrimos cuánto esta pandemia continúa flagelando nuestra comunidad en el país, la ciudad y la iglesia con 130,000 personas que han muerto y 40,000 nuevos casos positivos diariamente, es posible que los sentimientos de angustia traten de sacar lo mejor de nosotros. Por ahora, la mayoría de nosotros conocemos a alguien que tiene o ha tenido COVID-19. Además de esta enfermedad, agregamos las recientes protestas por la desigualdad racial, el espectro político dividido por las próximas elecciones presidenciales y los efectos negativos de la economía mundial, nuestros sentimientos parecen confirmados. Hay una profunda sensación de tristeza y pérdida, una enfermedad física y espiritual que puede abrumarnos, e incluso puede parecer que el mundo está entrando en un punto sin retorno.

Los invito a recordar que cuando Dios creó el mundo, hizo todo con un propósito y "era bueno" ( Genesis 1 ). Y especialmente les recuerdo que Dios creó a los seres humanos como el acto final de toda la historia de la creación. En momentos de oscuridad y adversidades, es importante recordar que toda la creación depende y recibe su existencia solamente de Dios. Incluso con los obstáculos actuales y las circunstancias desafortunadas en nuestra sociedad, Dios continúa proporcionando, guiando, apoyando y llevando su creación al lugar que sabe que es mejor.

Una de las grandes caídas de la sociedad es nuestra falta de obediencia y nuestra complacencia con el pecado, lo que hace que Dios nuestro Creador sea cada vez más desconocido para nosotros. Las personas han reemplazado a Dios confiando en sus propios esfuerzos, en la ciencia, en el dinero o en cualquier otro poder que les dé lo que quieren en lugar de confiar en Dios.

Cada evento en nuestra vida es una oportunidad para experimentar y reconocer cómo Dios continúa cuidando su creación. En este contexto, los invito a considerar: ¿Dónde está Dios a su alrededor? ¿Cuáles son las bendiciones de la creación que usted está recibiendo y disfrutando de Dios? ¿Cómo está reaccionando o respondiendo a Dios?

Como Cristianos, es claro ver que Dios tiene otros planes mucho más allá de las imperfecciones visibles durante este momento estresante de pandemia. Dios se preocupa por todos de una manera que sigue siendo incomprensible porque queremos ver, escuchar o tener el control de algo que está muy por encima de nuestras capacidades humanas. A medida que seguimos caminando con Jesús en nuestro viaje de la vida, nosotros como los Colosenses, necesitamos orar para recibir mucha fortaleza y paciencia, para vivir como parte de la creación, confiando y sabiendo que Dios siempre está en control.

Bendiciones para Todos,

Padre Fabian

El Revdo. Pdr. Fabian Villalobos

Rector

Christ Episcopal Church

534 W. 10 ^th Street

Dallas, TX 75208

O: 214-941-0339

Christ Episcopal Church

Virtual Worship Service

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July 2020

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Culto Virtual Dominical

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Julio 2020

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Morning Prayer

July 2020

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Liturgy Calendar

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MORNING PRAYER

Monday - Friday

July 2020

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Oración Vespertina

Julio 2020

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busquen, y encontrarán;

llamen a la puerta, y se les abrirá.

Porque el que pide, recibe;

y el que busca, encuentra;

y al que llama a la puerta,

se le abre.” Mateo 7:7-8

Calendario de la Liturgia Clicar: Oficio Diarios

ORACIÓN VESPERTINA

Lunes a Viernes

Julio 2020

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C H I L D R E N ' S

Christian Formation Fun & Prayer Time on Zoom!

Attention Parents:

Our new time on Saturdays is at 11 a.m. for the Children's Time via Zoom.

Thank you for scheduling this weekly hour for your child to login and be connected with other Christian children for fun Christian learning.

Our Children's Ministry Director, Guelda Gutierrez and Catechists Delfina Castillo and Rosa Ponce teach during this time by having the children read the Psalm and Holy Gospel, and the catechists share about these Lessons. The Circle of Gratitude is a very rewarding prayer time for everyone.

Children, please bring all your friends with you to

Virtual Christian Education!

Saturday: July 11, July 18, July 25

REMINDER:

We will not be meeting on Independence Day ~ 4th of July.

Enjoy your holiday!

Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM

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Christ Church Vestry News

Due to Father's Day, the Vestry rescheduled their monthly meeting to Sunday, June 28th. Our Clergy and Vestry are continuously working hard and meeting via Zoom to protect all Christ Church parish members and to keep our church a healthy place.

With COVID-19 cases in Dallas County and in the State of Texas escalating to the highest counts since testing began back in the month of March, the decision was made to resume exclusively to our Virtual Sunday Worship. We will have Holy Communion Distribution (Pick-up) on Sundays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Please remember to practice Social Distancing, and be informed that it is now mandatory statewide for everyone (minor exceptions) to wear face covering to protect their self as well as those around them. More information on the coronavirus pandemic may be found by clicking Dallas City Hall~CoronaVirus .

Please keep your Christ Church Vestry Members and their families in your prayers as they continually strive to make good decisions for our church community.

2020 Vestry Members

Sr. Warden, Javier Gutierrez

Jr. Warden, John Cathey

Pat Crenshaw

Kathy Davies

Maricela Gallegos

Mauricio Lopez

Jorge Mejia

Pedro Olivares, Jr.

Benito Perez