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Welcome to
Christ Episcopal Church, Mexia

It is God's desire that we be hospitable, inclusive & inviting;
therefore we welcome everyone to our worship services at:
505 E. Commerce
Mexia Texas 76667-2862
1.903.303.2550
church@christchurchmexia.org
simply relax with the liturgy and let the rest of the congregation carry you in worship.

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May 31 - The Day of Pentecost
Scripture Readings

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First Reading: Acts 1:6-14"When the apostles had come together, they asked Jesus, '“'Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.' When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, 'Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.' Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying, Peter, and John, and James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these were constantly devoting themselves to prayer, together with certain women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, as well as his brothers.'"
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 104:25-35, 3725 O Lord, how manifold are your works! *
in wisdom you have made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures.

26 Yonder is the great and wide sea
with its living things too many to number, *
creatures both small and great.

27 There move the ships,
and there is that Leviathan, *
which you have made for the sport of it.

28 All of them look to you *
to give them their food in due season.

29 You give it to them; they gather it; *
you open your hand, and they are filled with good things.

30 You hide your face, and they are terrified; *
you take away their breath,
and they die and return to their dust.

31 You send forth your Spirit, and they are created; *
and so you renew the face of the earth.

32 May the glory of the Lord endure for ever; *
may the Lord rejoice in all his works.

33 He looks at the earth and it trembles; *
he touches the mountains and they smoke.

34 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; *
I will praise my God while I have my being.

35 May these words of mine please him; *
I will rejoice in the Lord.

37 Bless the Lord, O my soul. *
Hallelujah!

Second Reading: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you are sharing Christ's sufferings, so that you may also be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God, is resting on you. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
Gospel: John 17:1-11"Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth by finishing the work that you gave me to do. So now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had in your presence before the world existed. ”I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the world. They were yours, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you have given me is from you; for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours. All mine are yours, and yours are mine; and I have been glorified in them. And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.”
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The Episcopal Church and the Coronavirus

Bishop C. Andrew Doyle has announced several precautions for the churches in the Diocese of Texas to help prevent the spread of the flu and, especially, the coronavirus. The Diocese Health Resources has posted these recommendations at https://www.epicenter.org/health-resources/. Due to the incredibly contagious nature of COVID-19 and to practice an abundance of caution, the Bishop isrecommending the following common-sense steps and practices for the church operations and liturgies. Until further notice:
  • Discontinue intinction (dipping the bread or wafer in the cup)
  • Drain and empty all baptismal fonts and stoups
  • Avoid physical contact with others, including during the exchange of the peace
  • Place hand sanitizing gel at the credence tables
Please remember that cutting down on influenza and other illnesses is an integral part of responding to the COVID-19 virus. Freeing up hospital beds and promoting a healthy populace is proactive. Recently, the CDC reports 32 million flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 18,000 deaths from flu in the US. This puts a drain on resources needed in other parts of the public health system.

To hear Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's thoughts and statements about the virus, you may listen to him here.

Please pray for all those affected by the outbreak, for the medical personnel that are treating them, and for a quick resolution to the pandemic.

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COLLECT FOR THE WEEK

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen

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Happy Birthday to CEC-M Parishioner: Dwayne

 

 

Remembering Meorial Day 2020.

 

 

 

 
May - June
Birthday Cake with Candles
May
Gunner Smith (5/03)
Beth Duybslager (5/04)
Jane Turchi (5/04)
Jordan Carrol (5/05)
Amy Fleming (5/07)
Susan Patton (5/07)
Mary Lou Butler (5/11)
Shawna Smith (5/16)
Dwayne Ellis (5/18)
Michela Gallagher (5/24)
Richard O'Dell (5/26)
June
Terri Byrne (6/01)
Teresa O'Dell (6/01)
Gary Barmore (6/06)
Robyn Darby (6/08)
Larry Smith (6/11)
Devon Cornelius (6/16)
Rihawna Smith (6/16)
Dustin Poe (6/17)
Donna Stevens (6/20)
Russell Maggard (6/30) 		Happy Anniversary Medallion
June
Brett & Wanda Fewell (6/03)
Biron & Shawna Smith (6/06)
Mark & Rustyn Rogers (6/11)
Ford & Ellen Taylor (6/23)
 
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