April 18, 2025

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.

NO DISCIPLESIP GROUP THIS SUNDAY

Please note there will be no discipleship group on Sunday due to the Easter holiday.

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

The Friday before Easter Day, on which the church commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is a day of fasting and special acts of self-denial. The service begins at 6:30 PM.


HOLY SATURDAY SERVICE, APRIL 19, 2025, AT 9:30 AM

A brief Liturgy of the Word, commemorating Jesus' rest in the tomb as we await His resurrection.


EASTER VIGIL, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025

The primary celebration, the Great Vigil, begins in darkness, with the lighting of the Paschal candle, with scripture and prayer. The service begins at 7:00 PM.


EASTER SERVICE AND EGG HUNT, SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025

The feast of Christ’s resurrection. Services begin at 8:00 and 10:30 AM.

EASTER EGG HUNT ON SUNDAY




CEC's annual Easter Egg Hunt for children (toddler age through 6th grade) will be after the 10:30 AM service on Sunday. Children should bring their basket and join the fun!

MISSION IN ACTION / OUTREACH

In 2025, we are continuing 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. In March/April, we will collect DRIED PASTA AND JARRED PASTA SAUCE. As you do your grocery shopping, please add one 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.

EDOT GRANDE TEXAS FAMILY REUNION

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click HERE to access the website and get more information.

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



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.

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 the family and friends of Dick Robbins as they mourn his passing, especially his daughter, Pastor Becky. May God keep Dick in perfect peace as he awaits the glorious resurrection found in Christ Jesus. Praying for Keith F., Tori S., Kelly, Fr. Tom, Beth S., Marvin M., Chris, Pat W., Wendy T., Hudson, Kim, Phlox L., Brandon P., Andrew V., Connie L., Myron, Heather R., Sarah G., Velma B., Cullen S., Jeff B. Sr., Jeanne S., Mac, Zenobia, Melissa T., Linda, Kathy, Mike B., Molly D., Anne C., Manel S., Ian H., Curtis H., Regina S., Theresa, Dustin, Mike M., Tom F., Bob P., Stennett, Julia & Ace and their family, the Felix family, Kelly J.

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. Please note there will be no Discipleship Group on Easter Sunday.

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

Early Voting - April 22 through April 29 (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday; 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday)

Election Day - May 3 (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)

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