The Bridge

February 10, 2023

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

Family Afternoon at

St. John's - This Sunday, February 12, 2023

We are kicking off a Family Event this Sunday, February 12 at 2:15 p.m. The goal is to have family friendly events once a month. These events will range from educational activities to fun activities.  This event will allow us to get to know each other better and for our kids to have a good time.

The first Family Afternoon will be 

Acolyte Training - This Sunday, February 12, 2023

Deacon Victoria will present a

bilingual class on acolyte duties this Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. in person . This class is open to children and adults who want to serve as an acolyte. Experienced acolytes who want a refresher are also invited. Parents are requested to attend the first 10 minutes when questions about scheduling will be addressed. There will be activities for the younger kiddos while the acolyte training is taking place. 

Next Sunday, Feb 19th at 2:15 p.m. we’ll begin the process of packing the parish hall for construction. We will need about 20 boxes to pack the offices. If anyone has a few boxes to donate to the church we would be grateful. Also we will need hands to help us pack and organize. Please contact Maria Angie if you would like to donate boxes or help throughout the week.

Birthday Bash, February 17th, 2023

Our Birthday Bash potluck lunch celebration will be held Friday,

February 17th from 11:30 am to

 1:30 pm. Note that the location has changed since we do not have use of the Parish Hall. Michael and Susan Davis invite everyone to their home: 13109 Broughton Way. We are just north of Parmer lane.

So bring a dish to share and come to an overdue celebration. The Davis's will provide plates, silverware, napkins, and a cake. It would be advisable to carpool from the church parking lot at 11:15.   

CTI Civic Academy on Policy and the Texas Legisture,

February 20, 2023

Join St. John's Members Monday, February 20th from 7 - 8:30 pm on Zoom for a virtual Civic Academy as we discuss Central Texas Interfaith/Texas IAF's Legislative Agenda and how you can be involved as a leader. This training is for current leaders and any new leaders who would like to learn more about policy issues and the Texas Legislative Session. 

   When: Tuesday, January 20th

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

   Where: Virtual via Zoom  

 To RSVP contact monique@centraltexasinterfaith.org

Foundation Communities Presentation,

February 21, 2023

On February 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.,

St John’s will have a team from Foundation Communities to explain the process of applying at one of the FC’s communities. After the presentation those that qualified would fill out the paperwork and begin the process.

For more information contact

Mother Minerva.

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The month of February is designated to celebrate Black History Month. Click on the button below to read more information.

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 Narthex 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.

Let's also be good stewards of our land and recycle! There will be signs in the Narthex with items that are recyclable.

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)

Christian Formation

Sunday Morning Christian Formation

9:45 a.m. - Sunday



This Sunday, February 12, Fr David Beer will begin a four weeks series:

Origins and Growth of the Bible

We will consider the origins and growth of the Bible in English. We'll start with the very early versions and consider the work and sacrifices that went into them and how one translation built on a previous one. We'll look at the King James Bible and then go on to recent versions (but not all 400 of them). Finally we'll examine the best versions available to a reader today and discuss how personal taste may enter into our choice.

Please contact Mother Minerva for more information. 

Cornerstone Literary Circle -

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Literary Circle is returning 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.

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

We will study the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday:

• Exodus 24:12-18
• Psalm 2
• 2 Peter 1:16-21
• Matthew 17:1-9

The class meets via Zoom:

Thursday Morning Bible Study

10:00a.m. - Thursday

Thursday Morning Bible Study continues in our hybrid format at 10:00 a.m., via Zoom and in the narthex. We begin meeting the women of the New Testament and will hear what these women have to say to us. We will find many of them more familiar than the Old Testament women were, and look for both similar and very different themes. 

Meeting ID: 821 5253 7149

No passcode is required

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

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

Our Greater Community

The church mourns for the senseless death of

Tyre Deandre Nichols. Please click here to read the pastoral letter from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on this event. Click here to use this link: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/publicaffairs/a-pastoral-word-from-presiding-bishop-michael-curry-on-the-death-of-tyre-nichols/?mc_cid=eb3f1ce26a&mc_eid=ab9ccb2205]

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.

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.

Ms. Maria Caballero, Senior Warden

Maria Caballero

Mr. Kevin Flegal, Junior Warden

Kevin Flegal

Ms. Mary Anne O'Brien, Clerk

Mary Anne O'Brien

Class of 2024

Ms. Maria Caballero

Ms. Mary Anne O'Brien

Ms. Sandra Ward

Class of 2025

Mr. Kevin Flegal

Ms. Patricia Mata

Class of 2026

Mr. Henry Welles

Mr. Carlos Lugo

Regular Sunday Services

8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I

9:45 a.m. Adult Christian Formation (in-person & Zoom)

11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II hybrid (in-person & Zoom)

 1:00 p.m. Santa Eucaristía, Rito II