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.
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Adult Sunday School will resume on Sunday, April 16th (the Sunday after Easter) with a 10 week series looking at the Letter to the Hebrews. Join Fr. Richard at 9:00 a.m. in the Library to study this rather unique book of the New Testament.
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For the month of March, we will be collecting toiletries for our neighbors at the Travis County Community Center in Jonestown. If you use SNAP benefits to buy groceries, you are not allowed to use them to purchase any kind of personal products. Accordingly, the TCCC at Jonestown, keeps on hand a supply of these products for the clients’ use. The Center needs help in replenishing this supply and has asked CEC for help. Please bring any kind of personal care products — soap, body wash, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, etc. — to the church. There is a collection basket in the narthex. In a few weeks, we will make sure that these things get delivered. Thank you for your assistance! |
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The Senior Shepherds will be having their monthly Potluck meeting on Wednesday March 15, 2023 at 11:45am in the Library. We will enjoy our usual delicious potluck luncheon and great conversation as we have fun celebrating St. Patrick who is one of the great action heroes of our church. Anyone 50 or over in the church is welcome to attend. For more information contact: bettyprince25@gmail.com.
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The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet in the Library on Sunday March 19 from 4 - 6 pm. Anyone who enjoys sewing (crocheting, knitting, embroidery, stitching, etc.) is welcome to join us for two hours of conversation where we keep our hands busy and enjoy each other's company. If you want to make a Prayer Shawl or have some other idea for something to make that will benefit someone, bring your idea. For more information contact: bettyprince25@gmail.com.
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Church Work Day!
As we approach Holy Week we look forward to sprucing up our beautiful yet distressed campus. Winter storm Mara did a number on our oak trees. Virtually every tree was impacted. Much of the debris is on the ground but many dead limbs remain hung up in trees. We give thanks to the 20 folks who showed up last month to drag the branches to the piles we see today. Now we plan to meet again on Saturday April 1 at 9AM. Our goal is to clean up the front yard, around the parking lot, the labyrinth and the foot path along the Stations of the Cross. We are inviting the Scout Troop, Rock Academy and Gladiators to join us in the effort. With the weather warming up remember to bring water, sun protection, eye protection and gloves.
We have considered several approaches to completing the clean up of trees and downed branches. We are now looking at hiring a professional company to do this job, due to the large scope and inherent risks. We did submit an insurance claim and as expected we were denied. We have now requested a grant from the diocese to help us. Once the diocese responds we will know where we stand and how we can move forward. Stay tuned.
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WELLNESS COMMISSION LENT RETREAT |
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The Wellness Commission is happy to announce the Lenten Retreat to take place on March 18, 2023. We will gather at 8:30 and begin the day at 9:00 am and finish at 3:00pm. We look forward to a full day of study together on Practicing Compassion with All our Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. This is based on the Living Compass Lenten devotional booklet.
If you would like to join us, you can register HERE. If you prefer you can also register by signing up on the form found in the Narthex.
Lunch and snacks will be provided and a registration fee of $5.00 is requested to help cover the cost of the food and materials.
We look forward to learning together and deepening our understanding of Compassion for others and for ourselves.
If you would like to share you thoughts on the daily devotionals they are posted daily on the Facebook CEC Wellness Private Group Page. Go to the Christ Episcopal Facebook Page, click on more, then groups to find the page.
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INTERCESSORY PRAYER PARTNER MINISTRY |
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Intercessors will be at the back of the church, near the sacristy door to pray with anyone who would like special prayers during communion at the 10:30 service 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 back for additional prayers. If you have any questions about this ministry or are interested in becoming a prayer partner, contact Cindy Gravis or Fr. Richard.
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You can give online at www.cectx.org OR you can mail your check to 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613.
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And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.
Luke 9:16-17
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CEC Finances – Available in the Library
A copy of CEC’s latest financial statements can be found on the bulletin board in the library. Each month we will post the prior months financial report on the library’s bulletin board after the Vestry meeting.
The Vestry meets on the third Monday of each month. If you have questions about the Church’s finances, please ask any Vestry member or the Church Treasurer.
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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. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Vestry has been meeting on Zoom. If you wish to attend, please notify Fr. Richard, and he will send you the Zoom link.
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If you would like to submit a prayer request please click the image above |
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Prayers for peace that passes all understanding for the family and friends of Nicole as they mourn the loss of their loved one; comfort, strength, and peace for the family, friends, and church family of Jobie Guzman as they mourn her passing; especially Richard, her husband. May she rest peacefully in the light of God’s eternal presence. Prayers for comfort and peace for the family and friends of Omar as they mourn his loss. May he rest peacefully in the light of God’s eternal presence. Prayers for Barbara, Julia R., Bert P., Andrea A., Debra D., Baer, Larry, Ethan, Andrew, Frank W., Velma B., Stennett, M.R., Jessica R., Sam, Meghan M., Wayne M., Barbara S., Jeff B. Jr., Cindy G., Dave G., Mike F., Cindi, Angela, Nita M., Dan M., Mike M., Michaela H., Tom F., Bob P.
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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 sterling.william@sbcglobal.net for more information. |
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The Tuesday Book Club is reading Twisted Scripture: Untangling 45 Lies Christians Have Been Told by Andrew Farley. The book is available on Amazon. If you’re considering this group, this would be a good time to start. Please join us on Tuesdays from 10:30-12:00 in the library for lively discussions, diverse insights and much laughter. All are welcome! Questions, please contact Mary Wybenga at EJayW@msn.com or at 303-850-7347.
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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.
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Our church nursery is open from 9:00 am to noon. The nursery is located in the stone building. The nursery serves children through the age of 4 and is open every Sunday morning. |
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Children's Chapel meets Sundays during the 10:30 service in the Family Life Center.
Don't forget - volunteers are still 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 our Children's Chapel Coordinator. Lesson plans and supplies will be provided. |
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Check out the Calendar of Events here for youth group meetings, social activities and more!
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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. |
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Christ Episcopal Church | 3520 W. Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 | 512.267.2428 | www.cectx.org
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