The Bridge

December 16, 2022

The Mission of St. John’s is to be a community of God’s people who heal brokenness, build bridges, and exemplify borderless kindness.

Events and Announcements

Stewardship Campaign 2022

We are very thankful for the generosity

If you haven't already pledged please fill out a form from the narthex or parish hall, or press the button below. If you need any assistance please talk to Maria Angie.

Please bring your pledge card on Sunday or mail it to

P. O. Box 81493, Austin, TX 78708-1493

Fill out a pledge card here!

Welcome

St. John's New Treasurer!

Noreen McMahan

I am honored to be chosen as Treasurer at St. John’s and will perform that duty to the best of my ability.

I joined St. John’s in the fall of 2018. I sing in the choir and serve as a lay reader. Previously, I attended the Resurrection Episcopal Church in Austin, where I sang in the choir for almost three decades. I was also a lay reader. I served on the vestry at Resurrection from 2011 to 2014. During that period, I was the Junior Warden for two years. After my term on the vestry, I became the vestry clerk. Read More..

I am delighted to be a member of the St. John’s community, and I look forward to working as your Treasurer.

Click here for Flu Vaccine Availability

Click Here for COVID Vaccine Availability

COVID-19 and the seasonal flu are both highly contagious illnesses that can lead to serious complications. Getting vaccinated against these viruses is the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Save the Date

The Posadas at

St. James' Episcopal Church, Dec. 17th

St. James' has invited our congregation to the Posadas this year. It will be at St. James' this Saturday, December 17, at 6 p.m. They will have tamales, holiday atoles, pan dulce, coffee, and piñatas.

1941 Webberville Rd., Austin, Texas 78721

Greening of the Church, Dec 18

Join us this Sunday to decorate the church for Christmas on December 18th at 2 p.m.

Baptism Class,

Dec 18th

Sunday, December 18th at 3:30 p.m. we ask anyone interested in the Sacrament of Baptism to continue the conversation. We will focus on the Sacrament of Baptism in preparation for baptisms on January 8. If you are interested in the Sacrament of Baptism please join us this Sunday.

Christmas Services

December 24, 2022: We will have two Holy Eucharist services on Christmas Eve, at 5:00 p.m. and at 10:30 p.m. Both services will be hybrid: in person and online via Zoom Meetings.

Click here for Zoom Links and Bulletins.

December 25, 2022: We will have a single in-person English language Holy Eucharist service at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day.

Opportunity for Generosity

Hands for Hope

The need for quality, nutritious food is real—and no one should go hungry. Your support can ensure families don’t have to make the hard decision between paying for food or rent. A donation to El Buen Samaritano's Hands for Hope ampaign can help families access the food they need now, and all year round.

Donate Here

Our Community

Farmshare Austin

Sunday, from

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Come shop for fresh, delicious, and affordable fruits and vegetables, local eggs and honey, and a variety of pantry staples!

The market accepts cash, credit, debit, SNAP, and Double Up Food Bucks.

Coffee and Fellowship

The parish hall is open for coffee and fellowship after each Sunday service!

Thanks to our volunteers who make the coffee, set it up, and clean up after.

If you would like to bring snacks, you are invited to do so, and to take home left-overs adn sihes after coffee hour.

Worship at St. John's

Our Sunday morning worship and education schedule:

8:30 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist Rite I (English)
9:45 a.m. - Adult Christian Formation Class
11:00 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist Rite II (English)
1:00 p.m. - La Santa Eucaristía Rito Dos (Spanish)

To participate in our virtual Sunday services, you do not need to have a Zoom account or download Zoom. Simply click the link to join.

Zoom link for 11:00 a.m. service

Meeting ID: 879 9502 6837 No passcode is required

Click here for the Online Bulletin

You may also join the service by telephone - dial (346) 248-7799 and enter the meeting ID when prompted. Meeting ID: 879 9502 6837

The video recording of the 11:00 a.m. service will be posted on the St. John's Facebook page, YouTube, and the St. John's website later in the day. Additionally, recordings of the English and Spanish sermons will be available. Links to the recordings will be posted on our website (www.austinstjohns.org).

Christian Formation

Sunday Morning Christian Formation

LAST SESSION- WALK THROUGH THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS with Fr David Beer

Sunday we will conclude our series. We'll consider the origins of the final book and the purposes of its author. Also, we will enumerate the major themes of the book and how it is meaningful to us today as Christians. Be sure to bring your Bible (any translation) to class.

Each session will occur from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Bible Study will take a Holiday Break after December 25th and return to its regular schedule on January 1st.

Cornerstone Literary Circle -

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Literary Circle is taking a brief hiatus for the holidays, but will start up again January 4th with a gripping new work by Javier Zamora entitled Solito. The New York Times reviewed this book in September and October this year. The Times said, “Zamora writes in such a way that you never forget that this harrowing journey is being experienced by a child … In telling this story from a child’s perspective, describing his surroundings with plainness, presenting his survival without bluster, he reveals the true horrors of migration.”

If you would like to join us for this book discussion, please contact Laurie Williams.

Zoom Link to Cornerstone Literary Circle

Meeting ID: 865 2855 1870

Passcode 446185

Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study will take a Holiday Break return to its regular schedule on January 4th.

The class meets via Zoom:

Zoom Link to Wednesday Night Class

Meeting ID: 886 3246 7047

Passcode: 980365

Thursday Morning Bible Study

For more information, please contact Elaine Jackson .

Thursday Morning Bible Study will take a Holiday Break and return to its regular schedule January 5th.

Link to Thursday Morning Bible Study

Meeting ID: 821 5253 7149

No passcode is required

Please refer to our website www.austinstjohns.or or to the Christian Formation email sent every Tuesday for more information and links.

Ministries

Wednesday Morning Grounds Crew

For more information about this ministry, please contact Kevin Flegal.

Labyrinth Community Garden

To learn about how our Labyrinth Community Garden serves the community, or for information about obtaining a bed in the Garden for you and your family, please contact Patty Arnold.

Card Ministry

St. John’s Episcopal Church is starting a new card ministry that will involve sending handwritten cards to our members who are suffering illness and/or bereavement.

Please let Henry Welles, Sandra Ward or Christi Crow know if you have a need or if you know of someone who does. Thank you.

Caring for

Each Other

For Prayer and Pastoral Care

If you find that your situation is causing financial, spiritual, or emotional difficulties, or if you are in need of food, do not hesitate to email Mother Minerva.

We are a church family; when a family member needs assistance we want to try and help that member.

Click on the link below for Prayer for Ukraine.

Prayers for Ukraine

Donations

Please visit our website (austinstjohns.org) for other ways to make a donation.

Please send mail to the Church post office box:

St. John’s Episcopal Church

P. O. Box 81493

Austin, TX 78708-1493

If you are having problems with the online donation system, please contact the treasurer at Treasurer@austinstjohns.org and someone will help you resolve the problem.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO ST. JOHNS. THANK YOU!

Gathering Policy

Masks are optional on the St. John's campus. The CDC guidelines highly recommend that all persons who are not fully vaccinated wear masks while indoors. Thank you for your cooperation in these efforts to keep our St. John’s community safe and healthy.

Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Community Level is currently low.

For more information: Austin Public Health

Submit to the Bridge

You are invited to send pictures and articles to the Bridge! Please note the deadline: Noon, Wednesday preceding the Friday of publication.

Send to mariaangie@austinstjohns.org with "For the Bridge" in the subject line. Be sure to note the date of the issue in which you want to publish the information or article.