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Welcome to St. Christopher Episcopal Church. Our Mission: To restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. We are blessed to have you join us for worship today! Are You Joining Us for the First Time? Please fill out a visitor card found at the Welcome Center or in a pew. Nursery/Child Care is available in our Nursery on Sunday mornings from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m., located in “Kingdom Kids” near the traditional Sanctuary, for Infants and Toddlers (0-36 months) and Pre-K & K (37-60 months). Christian Education- All Ages: at 9:15 a.m. Adults in Formation Center; Youth (6th-12th grade) in Classroom 6: Children’s (1st-5th grade) in Classroom 5. Restrooms may be found in the Sanctuary Narthex and in the education wing outside of Buckner Hall. Need more information? Outreach (care for the community) and Inreach (care for the church family) are of the greatest importance to our mission in Christ here at St. Christopher. We are happy to address all your questions and assist you in your transition into our parish family. Visit our website for details on our worship services, parish ministries, and activities at http://www.stchrischurch.org 2508 St. Christopher Avenue League City, TX 77573 281-332-5553 www.stchrischurch.org Message

THIS WEEK AT ST. CHRISTOPHER SUNDAY, 5/4 8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist in Sanctuary; 9:15 a.m. Christian Formation – All Ages; 10:30 a.m. Rite II Eucharist in Sanctuary*; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Eucharist in Buckner Hall; 11:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal MONDAY, 5/5 10:00 a.m. GriefShare; 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer via Zoom; 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts; 6:30 p.m. Monday Evening Growth Group TUESDAY, 5/6 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mother’s Day Out (NO CAMPUS VISITORS); 6:30p.m. Cub Scouts; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Evening Growth Group WEDNESDAY, 5/7 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom; 9:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship breakfast @ Skippers-Clear Lake Shores; 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study in Formation Center; 4:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Growth Group in Formation Center; 7:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study in Parlor THURSDAY, 5/8 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mother’s Day Out (NO CAMPUS VISITORS); 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Ladies Bible Study FRIDAY, 5/9 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom; 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharist SATURDAY, 5/10 7:15 a.m. Men’s What-A Guys Fellowship @ Rudy’s BBQ SUNDAY, 5/11 8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist in Sanctuary; 9:15 a.m. Christian Formation – All Ages; 10:30 a.m. Rite II Eucharist in Sanctuary*; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Eucharist in Buckner Hall; 11:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal *in-person & online service For more information on any of the week’s events at St. Christopher, please contact the church office at 281-332-5553 or office@stchrischurch.org OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES ST. CHRISTOPHER BOTTLEPAX MINISTRY When you encounter our neighbors without housing on street corners and byways, do you ever wonder what you can do that will matter? We have an answer for you: the parish's bottlepax outreach ministry. Just take a couple of "pax" (offerings of "peace") and place these in your car. Located outside the welcome center, these are yours for the taking, to be turned around as giving. ST. CHRISTOPHER LITTLE FOOD PANTRY Our Little Food Pantry is an ongoing much needed community ministry and has been highly utilized these past few months. Pick up a shopping suggestions list near one of our entrances. A collection container labeled Food Pantry has been placed near the Formation Center. Our pantry stock is MEDIUM. Non-perishable Foods only. Thank you for all your generosity! INTERFAITH CARING MINISTRIES Toilet tissue, paper products, feminine hygiene, dental care items, laundry detergent, pet food, non-perishable foods. Toilet tissue and paper products are the most frequently requested items. A collection container is located outside the Formation Center. ANCHOR POINT Any items supporting infant and toddler care, including diapers (especially Size 5), wipes, food, formula, and new clothing. Wipes are the most frequently requested items. A collection container is located outside the Formation Center.

PARISH NEWS NEW SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION A Message of Hope from the Letter to the Colossians Sunday May 4, 11, and June 1 9:15am in Formation Center Paul's letter to the church in Colossae speaks across the ages, offering a message of hope, faith, and redemption. This course is a historical, theological, and pastoral introduction to Colossians. Mtr. Viktoria+ will present content inviting 3 key themes of hope for the Church today. PARISH MEETING & PANTRY BLESSING Save the date to join us for a Parish Meeting and Blessing of the new Little Food Pantry on Sunday, May 18th between services beginning at 9:15am in Buckner Hall. GRADUATION SUNDAY CLASS OF 2025 St. Chris Family, Graduation Sunday is just around the corner on Sunday, May 18th! This is a Sunday that we will be celebrating our graduates at St. Christopher and send them off with prayer and encouragement. You are invited to celebrate with us on May 18th during all services. Help us cheer on our graduates and pray for them as they take this next step in the journey of life. If you have a Senior who is graduating (High School, College or Graduate School- Winter 2024 thru Summer 2025) please let Alex Hillis families@stchrischurch.org know. ST. CHRISTOPHER NAVAJOLAND MISSION 2025 The Episcopal Diocese of Navajoland, Farmington, New Mexico The Missions of All Saints, St. Michael the Archangel, and St. Luke’s in the Desert July 8 – July 16th Registration is now open by scanning the QR code to the left. Deadline May 27th. Questions: community@stchrischurch.org PARENT/GUARDIAN ONLY PARENT MEETING | MAY 17 All parents/guardians of families with youth and children are invited to a gathering/brainstorming session hosted at Father Brian's house on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. This gathering will allow us to have intentional conversations about our hopes and dreams for the future of the Family Ministries at St. Christopher. We will eat, get to know each other better, and dive into deep discussion about the vision we hope to cast as a community. We hope you will come to this gathering prepared with ideas and visions for what Family ministries can look like at St. Christopher moving forward. If you plan to come to this gathering/brainstorming, please RSVP by emailing Alex Hillis at families@stchrischurch.org. NEW WEDNESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Last week, Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study began a six-week new study on Context by Josh Scott as he delves into well-known scripture verses and stories, exploring their true meanings by examining them in their original biblical context. Join them 9:30am on Wednesday mornings in the Formation Center. SUMMER AT ST. CHRISTOPHER Beginning June 1st, join us at St. Christopher where we will experience the vibrant community, fellowship, and worship of our Summer Season. For the months of June, July, and August, our Sunday morning schedule will change to the following: 8:00am - RITE I in the sanctuary 9:15am - Potluck breakfast in Buckner Hall 9:45am - Intergenerational Sunday School in Buckner Hall 10:30am - Combined Worship, alternating between Rite II (traditional worship space) and Contemporary (Buckner Hall) Please join us for this exciting season at St. Chris! PLATINUM JUBLIEE Save the date of November 1st and 2nd to join us in celebrating St. Christopher Episcopal Church's Platinum Jubilee (70 years 1955-2025). Look for exciting information to come. WOMEN’S RETREAT: SAVE THE DATE Save the date of April 24-26, 2026 to join the Women of St. Christopher at Camp Allen. We will spend the weekend in fellowship with each other, enjoying some restful time away from the city and learning from God’s Word. Details to come later this year.

IN OUR PRAYERS Pray for our members and ministry leaders. Please pray for our first responders, those in the armed forces and in civilian support positions. Pray for the people of the recent tornados, and the ongoing recovery of the recent floods, fires, hurricanes. Israel, Ukraine, and the members of our international, domestic and local mission teams. Those in our Parish and Extended Parish Family: Ruth, Sophia, Geer Family, Ken, Mary, Anjali, Susan, Dario, Mila, Cargile Family, Hodges Family, DeSha, Carol, Conner, Kayla, Phyllis, Josh, Robyn, Jeni, Theresa, Kat, Carol, Daniel, David, Brooke, Robert, Joy, Natalie, Marie, Logan, Donald, Sandy, Kyrin, Don, Lee, Kevin, Avery, Judy, Ed, Roli, Barbara, Patricia, Emily, Thomas, Melissa, James, Tom, Laurel, Carol, Ruth, Roslyn, Robbie, Connie, Bobby, Mohamed, Kyle, Allison, Robert, Pat, Jaden Father Brian and/or Mother Viktoria are available to bring the sacrament on the 1st Sunday of the month following communion, and at other times as requested, to the shut-ins and those too ill to come to worship. If you know of someone who needs the sacrament brought to them, please have the individual or family notify the office. PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING MAY BIRTHDAYS MAY ANNIVERSARIES GET CONNECTED WITH US (Scan the QR Code) Fill out a Visitor Card Submit a Prayer Request Sunday Worship Bulletins Weekly Highlights Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube Online Giving 5/5 Billie Dale 5/24 Kathie Piper 5/7 Margaret Quill 5/24 Lizette Gaudin 5/8 Terrence Haynes 5/24 Christopher Faulkner 5/11 3/16 Cheryl Tolbert 5/24 Juan Martinez 5/11 Anne Vrolyk 5/26 Henry Anderson 5/12 3/21 Cathy Donahoe 5/28 Cindy Appelbaum 5/18 Carla Homer 5/28 Marcy Kirks 5/19 Barry LaChance 5/28 Ralph Lloyd 5/20 AAlice Snider 5/28 Vernon Thompson 5/21 Liz Barber 5/4 Carl Smith & Fran Lantz 5/5 Tommy & Liz Lee 5/21 Philip & Holly Bauerlein 5/23 Robert & Meg Schramm 5/24 Craig & Cindy Wilems 5/26 Mike & Anne Vrolyk 5/29 Javier & Tami Martinez 5/30 Trevor & Chelsea Montero 5/31 Robert & Carol Bartsch To make an altar flower donation in remembrance or in celebration of a loved one please contact the church office or Scan QR to the right. ALTAR FLOWERS