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The Weekly Word
April 22, 2001
A warm welcome to our visitors! Those of us who worship and minister in this church pray that your visit to St. Matthew’s will bring you closer to the Christ whom we love and serve, and that the Holy Spirit may fill your life with the love, joy and peace of Jesus Christ. Please fill out one of the visitor cards and a red-bordered visitor name tag available in the chairs in front of you so that we may identify you and welcome you. For newcomer information, call Dedee Norman at 345-8314.
St. Matthew’s offers nursery care from 8:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Sundays. Nurseries for children 0-18 months are located in Huffman Hall on the parking lot side of the hallway. The nursery for children 18 months - 4 years is in the Education Building. There is also a cry room upstairs for parents with unhappy babies.
When life's challenges appear overwhelming, we encourage you to call on your St. Matthew's family for love, prayer, the support of a friend, or a meal in time of need. With loving respect and confidentiality, we offer these and many other pastoral care services to our church family. Contact the church office,
345-8314, with needs and requests. Or you may contact Interim Rector, Fr. Joe, at 490-9398 anytime.
*Homebound? If you or someone you know are unable to come to church and would like Holy Communion brought to you on Sunday, please call Jim Sparks at 345-7757.
*Were you out of town? Did you miss the Weekly Word? Simply go to our website, and get the information you’ve missed!
www.StMattsAustin.org
*Items marked with an asterisk* are being run for the first time today.
*Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God by Harriet and David Houston in celebration of their 15th Wedding Anniversary and by Rosie and John Nieman in celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
*Looking for a place to recycle those plastic Easter Eggs? Children's Ministry would LOVE to have them for next year's egg hunt! Drop clean, empty plastic eggs in the boxes in the commons, Huffman Hall or the Ed. Bldg. Thanks!
*It's coming! It's coming!! The Big Top is on its way! Registration is now open for Under the Big Top -- our own VBS. June 11 - 15, 5:30 - 8:30 each evening. Dinner, entertainment, Bible stories, worship, and fun for ALL ages. Don't miss the "kick off" on May 6th! Stop by the credenza in the commons, the church office or call Kathy (343-7989) or Lynn (249-29-25).
*Have you ever thought about running away and joining the circus? Now's your chance! Join the fun! We need volunteers to cook, usher children, prepare crafts, teach crafts, lead games, sponsor entertainers, raise the Big Top (decorate), register folks...the list goes on and on. This is one show you won't want to miss. PLEASE stop by the credenza in the commons, the church office or call Kathy (343-7989) or Lynn (249-2925) to volunteer!
*This morning we welcome The Rev. Sid Gervais who will be filling in for Father Joe while is away from Austin for the next few weeks. Thank you Sid for being there when we need you!
*Opening Our Hearts Through the Arts. At their March meeting, the Vestry voted approval of an arts festival (visual, performance, and literary arts) at St. Matthew's to be held in conjunction with St. Matthew's Day, September 22-23, 2001. An organizational meeting for “Opening Our Hearts Through The Arts” will be held Sunday, April 29, right after the last service in B18. Bring a brown bag lunch. This festival will a celebration of our co-creativity with God and of our community as a parish family and an offering to the greater community in which we live. All manner of help is needed. If you have even the slightest interest or curiosity, please join us on April 29!
*Opera Fans here is your chance! The Episcoplayers will present A Night of Opera Scenes on Saturday, April 28 at 8:00 p.m. in Huffman Hall – and it is free. Featuring many professional performers, the scenes are the result of vocal classes taught by Wayne Wyman. Some of our parishioners will perform. Ask Hink Johnson or see a flyer on the bulletin board for more information.
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The new plantings in the big clay pots on the Courtyard, the garden around the cross in the Kinney Outdoor chapel and the garden on the southeast corner of the sanctuary are given in thanksgiving for the children’s Sunday School teachers by the Marriage/Parenting Adult Sunday School Class.
The Outreach Commission will meet Thursday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m. in
B-14. All interested in mission and outreach are welcome to participate. Plans for Missionary Sunday, May 6th will be discussed. Also, a grant offer from the Diocese will be discussed. Questions? Call Holly Decherd.
Do you appreciate a beautiful garden? St. Matthew's parishioners and guests do as well. WE NEED YOUR HELP. There are garden plots of all sizes and gardening intensity for you, your family, your Sunday School class or your group to "adopt". Effort ranges from occasional weeding to seasonal planting, for plots ranging from a few plants to a large area. Signs will be created for each area and can be customized if you want to dedicate your effort. Please call David Harakal at 451-0893, send him an e-mail at David_Harakal@tivoli.com or sign up on the plot on the Word on the Wall.
We wish we may, we wish we might…. The nursery is in need of some new toys for our children. Our wish list is posted in the church commons. Please help us in improving our nursery environment by aiding us in filling up the ark. New or gently used items will be accepted in the nursery or the Children’s Ministry office. Thank you for your support!
Need something fun to do this summer? Why not become a Children’s Chapel volunteer? The Children’s Ministry team is now recruiting for summertime volunteers. This is a once a month, first half of the service commitment. We are in need of presiders, helpers, and musicians for both the 8:30 and 11:00 services. Keep your eyes open for sign up sheets in the commons or call the Children’s Ministry office at 345-8314 ext. 221.
CURSILLISTAS, LOOKING FORWARD: Stay in touch through the monthly news letter. If you are not on the mailing list, contact Peggy Ryder. Cursillo #188 will be held April 26-29. The candidate list is full. If you were considering sponsoring someone look to June 7-10, #189. But hurry, the list is half full as of last week. NO Ultreya is planned for April. Look for St. George's to host an Instructional Ultreya on May 6th. Take advantage of candidate applications on the web: www.jsrsys.com/cursillo. Remember that the application must still go through the St. Matthew's Office. Interest in Cursillo within the Diocese of Texas is picking up. Plan ahead to get your candidates started. Only four scheduled Cursillos after April. Submitted by Dyke Miller
Inquirers’ Class: Friday, May 11, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. You are invited to explore your relationship with God and with St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in this weekend seminar. Meet other people, review basic Christian beliefs and learn about the worship of the Episcopal Church. If you are not baptized, or if you are baptized but have never been confirmed or received by an Episcopal bishop, or if you are already an Episcopalian and desire to renew your baptismal vows, this seminar is for you. The seminar consists of a series of talks by clergy and laity followed by roundtable discussions with others on the spiritual journey. Sign up in the commons at the Education Table or call DeDee Norman,345-8314 to register.
YOUTH NEWS ---
Mark your calendars TODAY Sunday April 22 from 2-4 p.m. we will have a youth LEM training. If you are 16 or older, and would like to learn how to become a Lay Eucharistic Minister, please let Eric know, and come to this training.
Mark your calendars for Sunday April 29 from 2-4 p m. we will have a youth lay reader training. If you are a middle school or high school student interested in serving St. Matthew's by reading the lessons during the service, please let Eric know and attend this training.
The
Youth Council will meet TODAY Sunday April 22 at 12:30 p m in
the Agape curriculum, youth confirmation, and other concerns about
the youth program.
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
8:00 a.m. Rite I Service
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Fellowship/Coffee &Choir/Praise Band warm up
10:30 a.m. Rite II Service
This schedule begins
Pentecost, June 3 and ends on St. Matthew’s Day, September 23
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