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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, 8/24 8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist in Sanctuary with Blessing of the Backpacks; 9:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast; 9:15 a.m. Navajo Mission Recap; 9:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Rite II in Sanctuary* MONDAY, 8/25 12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer via Zoom; 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts; 6:30 p.m. Monday Evening Growth Group TUESDAY, 8/26 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Evening Growth Group; 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts WEDNESDAY, 8/27 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, 8/28 6:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Ladies Bible Study FRIDAY, 8/29 8:00 a.m. Morning Prayer via Zoom SATURDAY, 8/30 7:15 a.m. Men’s What-A Guys Fellowship @ Rudy’s BBQ SUNDAY, 8/31 8:00 a.m. Rite I Eucharist in Sanctuary; 9:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. Navajo Mission Sunday in Buckner Hall; 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 through 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. CROSSROADS AT PARK PLACE/SAN PABLO EPISCOPAL CHURCH Tattered or stained, your clean towels and washcloths are needed for showers provided by Crossroads at Park Place. Basket inside the Associate Rector's office.

PARISH NEWS NEW SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 7TH Beginning September 7th, we will be adjusting our Sunday service times to the schedule below: 8:00am - Rite I Traditional 9:00am - Contemporary 10:10am - Christian Formation-all ages 11:00am - Rite II Traditional NAVAJO MISSION SUNDAY, TODAY, AUGUST 24! TODAY, Sunday, August 24 join us for the annual domestic mission report from the Navajo Mission Team! The team will gather to share photos and reflections during the Formation Hour. The content is rich, so we will begin as soon as the assembly is seated with breakfast, or about 9:20am in Buckner Hall. Along with the regular potluck breakfast items, parishioners will find some samples of Navajo cuisine! LAST DAY OF SUMMER AT ST. CHRISTOPHER SUNDAY AUGUST 31st Next Sunday, August 31st is our last day of our Summer Schedule at St. Christopher. Join us as we have one last fellowship potluck breakfast to end our Summer as we begin a new Season at St. Christopher. PLATINUM JUBLIEE November 1st and 2nd join us in celebrating St. Christopher Episcopal Church's Platinum Jubilee (70 years 1955- 2025). Volunteers are hard at work planning this huge milestone. Look for registration to open soon. NEW WEDNESDAY WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY Wednesday mornings in the Formation Center starting September 3rd, Women's Bible Study will begin a new study, The Gospel of John by Amy-Jill Levine. John’s Gospel offers readers a new language―of being born anew, of living water, of wind and spirit, of the “I am”― that enhances how we understand the divine, how we experience the world, and how we participate in the mystery of faith. IT’S BACK! ART FOR SELF-CARE AND SELF-COMPASSION Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 2025, 3:45pm – 5:15pm, St. Christopher Art Studio Guides: Nancy Crouch, Carla Homer, Mother Viktoria+ Participants will be invited to art as a therapeutic self-practice. Using short exercises, participants will build skills towards reflection, resilience, and restoration for the purpose of improved well-being. No supplies needed. $5 per class donation requested. Additional pastoral care, personally guided appointments available to participants. To register contact: community@stchrischurch.org . GRIEFSHARE A new session of GriefShare will begin Monday, September 8th from 1:30pm-3:00pm in the Formation Center. A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. The group size is limited to 12. If you would like more information or to participate, please contact Fr. Brian through the church office. COLORING OUR COMMUNITY, FALL ART RETREAT 2025 Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9am-Noon Colormakers, Artmakers, Hopemakers! Mark your calendars early as we offer an encore event, “Coloring Our Community: Expressing Encouragement in Alcohol 🫟 Ink” hosted by St. Christopher Art Studio. This year we will again produce greeting cards for use in and for residents of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. This is a full retreat for adults: all materials and refreshments provided. This event is capped at 30 adult participants. Early Registration: $35 ($40 after 11/1/2025). Community@stchrischurch.org. See Art Studio & Art Events dropdown for online payment. Please indicate if infant/toddler nursery or financial assistance will be needed. SCOUT ME IN Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 609 are geared up for this year! An exciting calendar is planned, don’t miss out and join today! Boy Scout Troop 609 (boys ages 11-18) meet at St. Christopher each Monday night from 7:00-8:30pm. Cub Scout Pack 609 (boys & girls K-5th grade) will begin regular meetings at St. Christopher on August 19th (6:30-7:30pm). For more information contact Ray McPhail.

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 floods, tornados, fires, hurricanes. Israel, Iran, Ukraine, and the members of our international, domestic and local mission teams. Those in our Parish and Extended Parish Family: Brian, Mark, Lynn, Kathy, Dina, Slate, Dee, Cirena, Addison, Sterling, Konrad, Gayle, Alice , Sally, Pauline, Marcia, Alice, Fran, 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. 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 AUGUST BIRTHDAYS AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES ALTAR FLOWERS GET CONNECTED WITH US ONLINE Fill out a Visitor Card Submit a Prayer Request Sunday Worship Bulletins Weekly Highlights Give Altar Flowers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on YouTube Online Giving To make an altar flower donation in remembrance or in celebration of a loved one please contact the church office or Scan the QR code at the bottom. 8/1 Clive Hallam 8 8/18 Javier Martinez 8/1 Brian Hennington 8/18 Barbara Waggett-Smith 8/1 Pete Montgomery 8/20 David Rainwater 8/1 Jim Romedy 8/22 Kat McPherson 8/2 Susie Decker 8/22 Marcia Oliver 8/3 Carol Bartsch 8/26 Justin Long 8/5 Diane Hammond 8/28 Sam Owens 8/5 Elena Lawson 8/29 Michael Romedy 8/5 Liz Lee 8/29 Hailey Ter Beek 8/10 Robert Bartsch 8/31 Tara Hyland 8/10 Wally Faulkner 8/31 Neal Jarratt 8/11 Lisa Lothrop 8/17 Britt Owens 8/18 Nancy Crouch 8/7 Jose & Linley Palmer 8/9 Bob & Mary MacGregor 8/11 Rico & Joni DeSoto 8/12 Kyle & Roxanne Farmer 8/14 8/17 8/23 8/23 8/24 8/30 8/30 Pete & Jane Montgomery Jim & Michael Romedy Gary & Kathie Piper Thomas & McKim Rowe Eric & Heather Zaap Sam & Carrie Owens Jeffery & Sureka Thorn