January 9, 2024

SUNDAY SERVICE INFORMATION 



Our current worship schedule is as follows:


8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist Service

10:30 AM Rite II Holy Eucharist Service. This service will also be live streamed. 


Live Stream links can be found on our CEC Facebook Page and our CEC YouTube Page.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCAM EMAILS

If you receive an email and/or text message from Fr. Richard or the Christ Episcopal Staff requesting money or gift cards please DO NOT RESPOND, instead, contact Fr. Richard or the staff directly. Thank you.

NOTICE - SANCTUARY BATHROOMS

We are in the process of repairing the bathrooms in the sanctuary. We have two single-stall restrooms in the office/stone building and restrooms in the FLC if the bathrooms in the sanctuary are unavailable.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

If you missed last Sunday's session, click HERE to see the material that was covered."

MINISTRY UPDATES

MISSION IN ACTION / OUTREACH


In the year 2025, we are going to continue our support of Hill Country Community Ministries as they provide help to our neighbors who are food insecure. In the narthex, you will see a large blue barrel. Every month we will collect shelf stable foods for HCCM to distribute to clients in need. Starting in January, we will be collecting peanut butter and jelly. As you do your grocery shopping, please add a jar of peanut butter or jelly or both and bring it to church on Sunday morning. Place it in the blue barrel and we will make sure it gets delivered to HCCM.


Thanks for your continuing support in feeding our neighbors.

SENIOR SHEPHERDS VALENTINES DAY PROJECT


The Senior Shepherds will again be collecting Valentines made by our CEC Parents and Grandparents with their children to give to residents in local Nursing homes on Valentines Day. We have done this for the past several years and found this is both a fun project with our children and for those of us who are still children at heart, and that they are happily welcomed at the local nursing homes. The Valentines need to be placed in individual unsealed envelopes and have messages such as "Happy Valentines Day from your Friends at Christ Episcopal Church and our Children". Please let us know if you can do 5, 10 or 20 valentines. We will collect these at church on Sunday February 9th. For more information please contact bettyprince25@gmail.com.

EVOLUTION OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN AMERICA

After the Resurrection the Travels of the Disciples of Jesus in Europe


Philip preached in Galilee performing miracles, like restoring life to a dead baby. He preached to the Jews in Greece. He traveled East to Syria, Asia minor, Phrygia (Turkey). and Scythia (Moldova). He was martyred by beheading in Hierapolis in 80AD. 


Bartholomew traveled East to India where he left an early copy of the Gospel of Matthew. He traveled in Ethiopia, Mesopotamia, Armenia. Partha and Lycaonia (Turkey) where he was martyred about 70 AD.


Thomas evangelized the Parthians, Medes and Persians reaching India on trading ships about 40AD. He founded the Church of the Syrian Malabar Christians. He planted churches along the coast of India which still survive today. He reached China. He was martyred in India on July 3, 72AD and rests in St. Thomas Cathedral in Chennai, India Some of his relics were taken to Ortonia, Italy. 


Matthew, the tax collector, became a follower of Jesus and is associated with the book of Matthew. he traveled East to escape persecution planting Christian communities in Persia and in Ethiopia where he was martyred in 68AD by the King who wanted to marry a Christian nun. 


John, the beloved disciple, the elder son of Zebedee, was sent to Ephesus to spread the word. John lived 99 years, the longest of the 12 apostles, He was the only one not martyred.


INTERCESSORY PRAYER PARTNER MINISTRY

Intercessors will be at the back of the church in the narthex to pray with anyone who would like special prayers during communion on Sundays. Often people will ask for prayers for healing for themselves or others, but any prayer request is welcomed. If you would like to pray with one of our prayer partners, you are encouraged to come forward for communion and then make your way to the narthex for additional prayers. If you have any questions about this ministry or are interested in becoming a prayer partner to pray with others, please contact Cindy Gravis or Fr. Richard.

STEWARDSHIP


Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:1-2


Stewardship Update:

To date we have received pledges totaling ………….......... $204,982.

Our target for 2025 Pledges is ……………………………….$240,000.

Thank you for being such a generous congregation! Thank you to those who have already filled out a pledge card to help us meet our budgetary goal for 2025. We are so close to reaching it! So, if you have not pledged and God is calling you to 'Walk in Love', please prayerfully consider answering His call. 


You can also pledge online by clicking here. Filling out a pledge card online is quick and easy.



You can give online at www.cectx.org OR you can mail your check to 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.

If you would like to learn about other ways to financially contribute to the life and work of our parish, please contact our Treasurer, Wright Meyer.

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Ephesians 5:1-2, NRSV

CEC VESTRY MEETINGS


The Vestry usually meets on the third Monday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. Any congregant can attend a Vestry meeting and observe. Only Vestry members have voice and vote. Vestry meetings do become "closed" when discussing personnel issues or staff salaries. Vestry meets via Zoom. If you wish to attend, please notify Fr. Richard, and he will send you the Zoom link.



CEC Finances – Available in the Library



Quarterly financial statements are available on the bulletin board in the library following the vestry meeting.

PRAYERS
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If you would like to submit a prayer request please click the image above

Please note, 4 weeks is the cutoff to remain on the prayer list unless otherwise specified.

Prayers for strength, courage, and comfort for the parents and grandparents of Baby Jonas as they face the tragic loss of him. May God comfort and keep Little Jonas as he rests peacefully in our Lord's loving arms. Prayers of comfort, peace, and strength for the family and friends of Richard L. as they mourn his passing; especially his sister Shirley. Prayers of encouragement and peace for Jeannie's family and friends as they mourn her passing; especially her daughter and son-in-law. May Jonas, Richard, and Jeannie rest peacefully with all the saints who wait in hope of the resurrection and eternal life promised in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Prayers for Josiah Mc., Linda B., Mary, Anne, Sophie C., Mary Kay, Cindy G., Nita M., Phlox L., Brandon P., Andrew V., Connie L., Myron, Heather R., Sarah G., Frank M., Velma B., Cullen S., Jeff B. Sr., Pat W., Beth S., Jeanne S., Mac, Zenobia, Melissa T., the Tolliver family, Linda, Kathy, Julia R. and family, Mike B., Molly D., Bert P., Patty Mc., Anne C., Manel S., Ian H., Curtis H., Regina S., Theresa, Dustin, Mike M., Tom F., Bob P., and Stennett. 

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Discipleship Group - This group meets the first and third Sunday of the month at 6:00 pm in the library. It includes study of the Sunday service gospel readings and is open to anyone wishing to participate. Please contact Bill Sterling at silverbillwes@gmail.com for more information.

The Senior Shepherds is a Service/Social organization at CEC. Anyone over the age of 50 in the church is welcome. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:45 am in the Library for a delicious Potluck meal and lively conversation. A short program normally follows the meal. We do various interesting and creative service projects for the church children and the local community; host exciting outside speakers; visit unusual local places and have occasional seminars for better living. Contact: Betty Prince at bettyprince25@gmail.com for more information. 

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 4-6pm in the Library. We knit, crochet and do various other needlework and sewing crafts to meet a known need in the community such as providing pretty and comfortable caps for cancer patients; providing crocheted and knitted prayer shawls for those in need of comfort in our church community. These items are made with prayer and much interesting conversation. They are blessed by Father Richard before being distributed. Learn to knit or crochet at our meetings. Teens are welcome. Contact: CarolMonroe71@gmail.com or bettyprince25@gmail.com.

The Tuesday Book Club is reading Citizen: Faithful Discipleship in a Partisan World by Bishop C. Andrew Doyle. We meet from 10:30-12:00 in the Outreach Room. Please join us. It’s a welcoming group for men and women of all ages. 


Questions, please contact Mary Wybenga at EJayW@msn.com or at 303-587-2373.

Choir Practice is held every Wednesday at 2:30 PM in the sanctuary. Anyone who is interested in joining, or getting more information on our choir, is invited to attend a practice. Questions? Contact Dave Gravis.

SUNDAYS @ CECTX
Please join us for Sunday Worship:
8:00 AM Rite I Holy Eucharist Service
9:00 AM Adult Forum Class (Library)
10:30 AM Rite II Holy Eucharist Service

Please visit our website (cectx.org) for more information.

INFANT/TODDLER MINISTRY

Ministry to and with Infants/Toddlers and their Families.


We have three spaces available to minister to our youngest members and their families on Sunday mornings.



  1. Our church nursery is open from 9:00 am to noon. The nursery is located in the Family Life Center. The nursery serves children through the age of 4 and is open every Sunday morning.
  2. A “soft” play space is located in the back of the sanctuary where children will find a small selection of toys and parents will find rocking chairs.
  3. A “cry room” is located above the sanctuary and accessed by the stairs in the narthex/lobby of the church. The cry room contains comfortable seats, toys, and a changing table.

CHILDREN'S FORMATION

Children's Chapel meets Sundays during the 10:30 service in the Family Life Center.


Volunteers are needed! Come help our youngest parishioners grow in Christ! Children's Chapel meets Sundays during the 10:30 service in the Family Life Center. If you can help, please contact Fr. Richard. Lesson plans and supplies will be provided.

ROOTS YOUTH GROUP
Check out the Calendar of Events here for youth group meetings, social activities and more!

Questions? Contact Fr. Richard.

THIRD PARTY EVENTS

All third party events held at the church are listed here. For parents, if at the church campus while the event(s) is taking place, children should be supervised by a trusted individual, as Safeguarded personnel / volunteers will not be present.


Upcoming Third Party Events:


AA Meeting - Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Library, Stone Building

ROCK Enrichment Academy - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, FLC and Grounds; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00-12:30 PM, Stone Building

PEACE Homeschool Village - Fridays from 8:00 AM - 4:30, PM, FLC and Grounds

Christ Episcopal Church | 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | 512.267.2428 | www.cectx.org
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