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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 (37-59 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, 6/29 8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist in Sanctuary; 9:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast; 9:45 a.m. Intergenerational Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Rite II Eucharist in Buckner Hall* MONDAY, 6/30 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer via Zoom; 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts; 6:30 p.m. Monday Evening Growth Group TUESDAY, 7/1 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Evening Growth Group WEDNESDAY, 7/2 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, 7/3 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Ladies Bible Study FRIDAY, 7/4 Parish Office Closed in observance of holiday; NO Weekday Eucharist. SATURDAY, 7/5 7:15 a.m. Men’s What-A Guys Fellowship @ Rudy’s BBQ SUNDAY, 7/6 8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist in Sanctuary; 9:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast; 9:45 a.m. Intergenerational Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Contemporary in Buckner Hall* *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 LITTLE FOOD PANTRY Our pantry stock is LOW. Our Summer Food Drive is well under way to help stock our new Little Food Pantry because hunger doesn't go on summer vacation. We are asking for help stocking our Little Food Pantry for the summer. Drop off non-perishable items any time between May 18th - August 31st in the designated Food Pantry box located near the Formation Center. 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. 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.

PARISH NEWS SUMMER AT ST. CHRISTOPHER This Summer at St. Christopher 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. Please join us for this exciting season at St. Chris! 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) THE SEASON OF [RE]CREATION - INTERGENERATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL June 15 - July 13, 9:45am, Buckner Hall There will be something for everyone of all ages as we reflect upon how refreshment and renewal through recreation, and sabbath by various definitions, are essential to all creatures and Creation! As a look forward, Week 3, June 29, Part 1-Music or Dance Part 2- Shared Meals. Over the Sundays to come we will discuss hobbies and art, fitness and sport, music and dance, sharing meals, travel and rest. Watch the announcements, too, for an upcoming Sunday on which we will PLAY together as a Church Family! WOMEN OF ST. CHRISTOPHER GAMES WITH GALS Saturday, July 19t, 2:00-4:00pm join the Women of St. Christopher for Games with Gals in Buckner Hall. There will be a variety of games (Uno, Poker, Dominos, Connect 4, etc). Come for food and fellowship! RSVP by Sunday, 7/13, see sign-up sheet near Formation Center or scan the QR code. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS Our parish financial results for the year ended, December 31, 2024 are now available on our website on the Vestry page www.stchrischurch.org/vestry . As we reflect on the past fiscal year at St. Christopher, gratitude fills our hearts for all that God has done. We’re immensely thankful for the unwavering support and faithful giving of our church community., which has enabled us to continue to build generations of Jesus followers. For questions about these reports or giving, please contact the church office. PLATINUM JUBLIEE November 1st and 2nd join us in celebrating St. Christopher Episcopal Church's Platinum Jubilee (70 years 1955- 2025). Look for exciting information to come. SUMMER FOOD DRIVE Our Summer Food Drive is well under way to help stock our new Little Food Pantry because hunger doesn't go on summer vacation. We are asking for help stocking our Little Food Pantry for the summer. Drop off non-perishable items any time between May 18th - August 31st in the designated Food Pantry box located near the Formation Center. Non-perishable Foods only. Thank you for all your generosity!

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, Iran, Ukraine, and the members of our international, domestic and local mission teams. Those in our Parish and Extended Parish Family: Smith Family, Davies Family, Harry, Darlene, Ginger, Frances, Mike, Phyllis, Will, Tuesday, Matthew, Marie, Isabelle, Joel, Brian, Ruth, Sophia, Geer Family, Ken, Mary, Anjali, Susan, Dario, Mila, Cargile Family, Hodges Family, DeSha, Carol, Conner, Kayla, Phyllis, Josh, 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. 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 JUNE/JULY BIRTHDAYS JULY ANNIVERSARIES ALTAR FLOWERS GET CONNECTED WITH US ONLINE (Scan the QR Code) Fill out a Visitor Card Submit a Prayer Request Sunday Worship Bulletins Weekly Highlights Altar Flowers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube Online Giving 6/29 Ida Bramlet 7/16 Jax Plank 7/1 David Crouch 7/20 Robert Hearn 7/1 Douglas Shaffer 7/22 Weston Brown 7/3 Angela Reinagel 7/25 Tami Martinez 7/5 Callie Hennington 7/25 Judy Schutz 7/8 Linley Palmer 7/26 Jaclyn Lederer 7/10 Jack McCalla 7/28 Charlotte Johnson 7/10 Jose Palmer 7/28 Thomas Bartsch 7/11 Mary Alice Pruessner 7/30 Connor Martinez 7/11 Tommy Lee 7/31 Ann Bryant 7/12 Victoria Brown 7/31 Melodie Keener 7/13 Charlotte McCalla 7/31 Mary Marley 7/13 Cindy Wilems 7/31 Emmett Miller 7/13 Pierson Martinez 7/13 Jose & Linley Palmer 7/14 Gary & Connie Kivell 7/17 Brian & Crystal Cannaday 7/21 John & Bonnie Meade The altar flowers are given today to the Glory of God and in celebration of the birth of Isabelle Marie McPhail, the newest member of the McPhail family who made her entrance on June 24, 2025.