The Bridge

December 23, 2022

The Mission of St. John’s is to be a community of God’s people who heal brokenness, build bridges, and exemplify borderless kindness.

December 24, 2022: ​ We will have two Holy Eucharist services on Christmas Eve, at 5:00 p.m. and at 10:30 p.m. Both services will be hybrid: in person and online via Zoom Meetings.  

December 25, 2022: We will have a single in-person English language Holy Eucharist service at 9:00 a.m. on Christmas Day.

PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED and staff will take a well-deserved break the week between Christmas (12/25) and

New Years (1/2). If you need pastoral care during this time, please contact Mother Minerva at 512-593-1778.

REMINDER:

If you are interested in serving in the St. John's Vestry or representing St. John's at the Diocese Council please email Mother Minerva at revminerva@austinstjohns.org by

December 31st.

COVID-19 and the seasonal flu are both highly contagious illnesses that can lead to serious complications. Getting vaccinated against these viruses is the best way to keep you and your loved ones safe.

The Epiphany of our Lord, January 5

The Epiphany of Our Lord, is the traditional end of the Christmas Season.  We will observe the Epiphany on the evening before, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 7:30 p.m, with a hybrid Holy Eucharist service.  

Baptism of our Lord Celebration,

January 8

We will have our traditional Trifles and Rosca Party after the

11:00 a.m. service and 1:00 p.m. service. Join us as we sample some traditional and not-so-traditional but always delicious treats! If you have never made a trifle, or if you have and wish to use your imagination, please feel free to bring your creations to share. We will have “king cake” too!

Ungreening of the Church,

January 8

What goes up, must come down! We will ungreen, undecorate, put the church back to "normal" Sunday, January 8th at 2:00 pm. We invite any and all who can be with us to help - many hands make light work. We will especially need "strong young men" to climb ladders and carry boxes back to the Annex. 

Farmshare Austin

Sunday, from

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Come shop for fresh, delicious, and affordable fruits and vegetables, local eggs and honey, and a variety of pantry staples!

The market accepts cash, credit, debit, SNAP, and Double Up Food Bucks. 

Coffee and Fellowship

The parish hall is open for coffee and fellowship after each Sunday service!

Thanks to our volunteers who make the coffee, set it up, and clean up after.

If you would like to bring snacks, you are invited to do so, and to take home left-overs and dishes after coffee hour.

Our Sunday morning worship and education schedule:

• 8:30 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist Rite I (English)
• 9:45 a.m. - Adult Christian Formation Class
• 11:00 a.m. - The Holy Eucharist Rite II (English)
• 1:00 p.m. - La Santa Eucaristía Rito Dos (Spanish)

Christian Formation

Sunday Morning Christian Formation

Sunday Morning Bible Study will take a Holiday Break and return to its regular schedule on January 1st. 

Cornerstone Literary Circle -

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Literary Circle is taking a brief hiatus for the holidays, but will start up again January 4th with a gripping new work by Javier Zamora entitled Solito.  The New York Times reviewed this book in September and October this year. The Times said, “Zamora writes in such a way that you never forget that this harrowing journey is being experienced by a child … In telling this story from a child’s perspective, describing his surroundings with plainness, presenting his survival without bluster, he reveals the true horrors of migration.” 

If you would like to join us for this book discussion, please contact Laurie Williams.

Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study will take a Holiday Break return to its regular schedule on January 4th.

Thursday Morning Bible Study

Thursday Morning Bible Study will take a Holiday Break and return to its regular schedule January 5th.

Please refer to our website www.austinstjohns.or or to the Christian Formation email sent every Tuesday for more information and links.

For Prayer and Pastoral Care

If you find that your situation is causing financial, spiritual, or emotional difficulties, or if you are in need of food, do not hesitate to email Mother Minerva.



We are a church family; when a family member needs assistance we want to try and help that member.

Click on the link below for Prayer for Ukraine.

• Prayers for Ukraine

Please visit our website (austinstjohns.org) for other ways to make a donation.

Please send mail to the Church post office box:

St. John’s Episcopal Church

P. O. Box 81493

Austin, TX 78708-1493

If you are having problems with the online donation system, please contact the treasurer at Treasurer@austinstjohns.org and someone will help you resolve the problem.

Masks are optional on the St. John's campus. The CDC guidelines highly recommend that all persons who are not fully vaccinated wear masks while indoors. Thank you for your cooperation in these efforts to keep our St. John’s community safe and healthy. 



Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Community Level is currently low.

For more information: Austin Public Health

Submit to the Bridge

You are invited to send pictures and articles to the Bridge! Please note the deadline: Noon, Wednesday preceding the Friday of publication.

Send to mariaangie@austinstjohns.org with "For the Bridge" in the subject line. Be sure to note the date of the issue in which you want to publish the information or article.

Mr. Steve Kriechbaum, Senior Warden

Steve Kriechbaum

Mr. Kevin Flegal, Junior Warden

Kevin Flegal

Ms. Maria Caballero, Clerk

Maria Caballero

Class of 2023

Mr. Steve Kriechbaum

Sr. Carlos Lugo

Sra. Sandra Welles

Class of 2024

Ms. Maria Caballero

Ms. Sandra Ward

Class of 2025

Mr. Kevin Flegal

Sra. Patricia Mata

The Parish Office is open Tuesday-Friday

from 10am - 2 pm.