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To Know Christ and Make Him Known
| About Our Parish |
Welcome to St Christopher Episcopal Church. If you are new to our area, or have lived
here awhile, or are just passing through, please come rejoice with us, as we learn of Christ
and seek to make Him known.
"WE ARE 'CHRIST BEARERS' TO OUR WORLD"
On July 21, 2003, David Lindsey, our organist and choirmaster, wrote: "Today we celebrate the
life of our patron, St. Christopher. Happy St. Christopher Day! Although no longer included in the
Roman Catholic Church's list of saints, we of course remember Christopher because his name
means "Christ bearer." All Christians are called to be "Christ bearers" to a world hungry for the
Gospel and for the loving, compassionate touch of Jesus.
When we visit the sick or care for others in any way, when we give money for missions or for a
food bank or when we invite a neighbor to church, we are "Christ bearers."
Until the reform of the Catholic saints' calendar in 1969, Christopher shared July 25 with St.
James the Great, apostle. There are several legends about Christopher, including one depicted in
statuary in the sanctuary here at the church. Traditionally, Christopher is shown carrying a child
across a river. Legend has it that the child Christ was extraordinarily heavy because he was
carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Christopher became known as a patron saint of
travelers.
It has been said that a good Episcopalian is always on the way to or on the way back from the
altar. The altar is the central symbol in most Episcopal churches, and we believe that Christ is
uniquely present in the Eucharist. When we receive the Host, we become "Christ bearers" in a
powerful, tangible way.
As we go about our lives this week, let's be particularly thankful that God uses ordinary people
like you and me to be saints, to be Christophers, "Christ bearers" to our families, friends,
neighbors and people we meet."
St Christopher is located on the North service road of Loop 820 between Trail Lake and
Westcreek. St. Christopher is easy to find and easy to get to. We have our roots in the
Wedgewood area, but over 60 percent of us live outside of Zip 76133. Over 70 percent of the
members are regularly involved in the ministries at St Christopher. Opportunities abound at St
Christopher where you can put your time and talent to work for the Glory of God. You are invited
to join! (more....)
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church was founded on September 15, 1957, as a mission of the
Diocese of Dallas. Of the 15 people who signed the petition to the Rt. Rev. C. Avery Mason,
Bishop, seven are still members of the parish. In 1960, the mission became a parish. The present
church and church school buildings were completed in July 1961. The Church was consecrated
"St Christopher" in 1971. In 1973 the original building was remodeled to become the parish hall,
nursery, and chapel, and the office complex was added. In 1984 the church sanctuary was
completed with the addition of the narthex, church parlor, and enlargement of the choir loft. The
former rectory, known as Christopher House, was used as an activity center for various church
groups. The Parish Hall was remodeled in 2005. The aged Christopher House was demolished in
2006.
St Christopher is currently expanding. Construction of a new and larger Chapel, a Family Life
Center, and other improvements is scheduled to start in October 2007. (more....)
Our current rector. Rev. William Stanford, was installed by Bishop Jack Iker of the Diocese of
Fort Worth in 2000.
All visitors who have been baptized with water, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit, and who have been admitted to Communion in their own church, are welcome to
share the Holy Eucharist.
If you want to become a member of St. Christopher, just fill out a New Communicant Card
located in the narthex in the pamphlet shelf and leave it with an usher. If you are Episcopalian, we
will send for your letter of transfer. If you are from another denomination, you will be registered
as a baptized communicant and we will contact you when the next communicant's class begins.
If you are not yet baptized, please contact Fr. Stanford regarding baptismal instruction.
"Coffee Hour" is held every Sun-day morning from 9:15 to 10:15 in the Parish Hall. Stop by
after the 8:00 service or before the 10:30 service for the fellowship. Visitors are especially
welcome!
here awhile, or are just passing through, please come rejoice with us, as we learn of Christ
and seek to make Him known.
"WE ARE 'CHRIST BEARERS' TO OUR WORLD"
On July 21, 2003, David Lindsey, our organist and choirmaster, wrote: "Today we celebrate the
life of our patron, St. Christopher. Happy St. Christopher Day! Although no longer included in the
Roman Catholic Church's list of saints, we of course remember Christopher because his name
means "Christ bearer." All Christians are called to be "Christ bearers" to a world hungry for the
Gospel and for the loving, compassionate touch of Jesus.
When we visit the sick or care for others in any way, when we give money for missions or for a
food bank or when we invite a neighbor to church, we are "Christ bearers."
Until the reform of the Catholic saints' calendar in 1969, Christopher shared July 25 with St.
James the Great, apostle. There are several legends about Christopher, including one depicted in
statuary in the sanctuary here at the church. Traditionally, Christopher is shown carrying a child
across a river. Legend has it that the child Christ was extraordinarily heavy because he was
carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Christopher became known as a patron saint of
travelers.
It has been said that a good Episcopalian is always on the way to or on the way back from the
altar. The altar is the central symbol in most Episcopal churches, and we believe that Christ is
uniquely present in the Eucharist. When we receive the Host, we become "Christ bearers" in a
powerful, tangible way.
As we go about our lives this week, let's be particularly thankful that God uses ordinary people
like you and me to be saints, to be Christophers, "Christ bearers" to our families, friends,
neighbors and people we meet."
St Christopher is located on the North service road of Loop 820 between Trail Lake and
Westcreek. St. Christopher is easy to find and easy to get to. We have our roots in the
Wedgewood area, but over 60 percent of us live outside of Zip 76133. Over 70 percent of the
members are regularly involved in the ministries at St Christopher. Opportunities abound at St
Christopher where you can put your time and talent to work for the Glory of God. You are invited
to join! (more....)
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church was founded on September 15, 1957, as a mission of the
Diocese of Dallas. Of the 15 people who signed the petition to the Rt. Rev. C. Avery Mason,
Bishop, seven are still members of the parish. In 1960, the mission became a parish. The present
church and church school buildings were completed in July 1961. The Church was consecrated
"St Christopher" in 1971. In 1973 the original building was remodeled to become the parish hall,
nursery, and chapel, and the office complex was added. In 1984 the church sanctuary was
completed with the addition of the narthex, church parlor, and enlargement of the choir loft. The
former rectory, known as Christopher House, was used as an activity center for various church
groups. The Parish Hall was remodeled in 2005. The aged Christopher House was demolished in
2006.
St Christopher is currently expanding. Construction of a new and larger Chapel, a Family Life
Center, and other improvements is scheduled to start in October 2007. (more....)
Our current rector. Rev. William Stanford, was installed by Bishop Jack Iker of the Diocese of
Fort Worth in 2000.
All visitors who have been baptized with water, in the name of the Father, Son and Holy
Spirit, and who have been admitted to Communion in their own church, are welcome to
share the Holy Eucharist.
If you want to become a member of St. Christopher, just fill out a New Communicant Card
located in the narthex in the pamphlet shelf and leave it with an usher. If you are Episcopalian, we
will send for your letter of transfer. If you are from another denomination, you will be registered
as a baptized communicant and we will contact you when the next communicant's class begins.
If you are not yet baptized, please contact Fr. Stanford regarding baptismal instruction.
"Coffee Hour" is held every Sun-day morning from 9:15 to 10:15 in the Parish Hall. Stop by
after the 8:00 service or before the 10:30 service for the fellowship. Visitors are especially
welcome!