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The Weekly Word
July 15, 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. In case of emergency Fr. Joe Di Paola may be reached by calling 345-8314 x 214, 231-1206, or 771-0680.
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.
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*Items marked with an asterisk* are being run for the first time today.
*Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God in by George W. McClure in memory of his wife, Jane, on their 49th wedding anniversary.
*The Next Baptism Date Will Be September 30. If you or your child would like to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, please call Betty in the church office at 345-8314 x 215 or send email to betty@StMattsAustin.org
*The Adult Education Council will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday,
July 18, at 6:00 p.m. in B-14. For more info call Kathy Vail at 343-7367.
*Would You…be willing to help get the Sunday School materials and classrooms ready for Fall? Simply stop by B-17, downstairs, and pick up a Job Card! You will find items that can be prepared at home, then returned, errands that need to be run, or items that need a bit of your time at church – you pick how you can best help! Sunday School for children begins in five weeks - August 19th; we’d love your help! Thank you!
*Greeters for Bishop Cox Mission August 17 - 19: If you are planning to attend the Bishop Cox Healing Mission, would you be willing to greet visitors on Friday evening and Saturday morning? We need to make our guests feel welcome and point them in the right directions (restrooms, refreshments, classroom, etc.) If you would be willing to help, please see Dedee Norman in the Commons or call her at 345-8314 x 229.
*The 95 participants of the Junior High Mission Trip who spent last week here at St. Matthew’s, say “Thank You!” Special thanks also to all the parents and volunteers who helped prepare and serve meals. We couldn’t have done it without you!
*Cursillo News: Looking ahead to Cursillo activities for the remainder of summer. No Convocation Ultreya in July. In August, Cursillo #190, August 2-5. The Closing is on the 5th at Camp Allen. It’s an Austin Team. The Rector is our own Carol Price. She is joined on the team by Barbara Haynes, Bob Wood, Jr. and Peggy and Steve Ryder. Chris Pearson, a former St. Matts member, is also on the team. Expect a St. Matthew’s Ultreya on the 6th of August if we have candidates. The monthly Convocation Ultreya will be held by St. Philip the Joy Giver on August 12. Also, Cursillo #191 is scheduled for September 20-23 at Camp Allen. Please mark those dates, Ultreya! Dyke Miller.
*Youth: St. Matt’s Summer Sunday Movie Series! Don’t forget to come Sunday nights for our movie and discussion. Come in a spirit of fun and learning; bring friends! Tonight, 6-8:30: “The Elephant Man” (PG). If you haven’t been to a movie night yet, make this your first! This must-see wonderful movie is about prejudice and kindness. Next meeting, July 22, 6-8:30: “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (G): Candy provided for this lighthearted movie! Parents, contact Jay or Kristi at home at 339-4063 (leave a message) with any questions or concerns.
*Cool Off At Lake Louise and Banff, in Beautiful British Columbia Ride the train through scenery that makes memories – with friends from St. Matthew’s. Join Betty Di Paola’s organized tour that leaves October 2 and returns on October 14. Just a few openings left – for more info call Betty Mitchell in the church office 345-8314 or Betty Di Paola (409) 766-1544 You deserve a break!
*Community of Hope Listening and caring are great spiritual gifts. We are all challenged to use them well. If you feel drawn to better serve those around you, please consider joining the Community of Hope. For more information contact Cynthia Wilson 346-6870 or website:www.StMattsAustin.org/commhope.html
*The Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of Texas, will be held October 19th and 20th in Waco. This is our 100th Anniversary celebration! It promises to be a very special event. Jan Karon (of the Mitford series) is the guest speaker. Please call Kay Whitney 345-0574, to get your name on the list.
New Member Party: Sunday, July 22, 5:30-7:00 at Kay and Leon Whitney's home. If you are a new member or a member who did not get to attend your new member party, please feel free to attend this one. There will be child care at the church. There is a sign up sheet in the Commons on the Welcome Table or you may call Dedee Norman at 345-8314 Ext-219
The Rev. Dr. William C. Spong, former Interim Rector at St. Matthew’s and recently retired from the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, is being honored. The Seminary has established an endowment fund in Will’s name to help underwrite the Master of Arts of Pastoral Ministry program which he created. To contribute to this fund, simply mark your tax deductible check payable to the “Will Spong Endowment Fund,” and drop it in the offering plate.
Opening Our Hearts For the Arts Planning Meeting, Sunday, July 15, at 1:15 p.m. in B-18. Everyone is invited to join in the production of this exciting weekend. Artists and Authors are being invited now - please come learn all about it.
Outreach commission always has needs: long and short term. How would you like to cook once/month for Casa Marianella with the small crew from St. Matt's that provides dinner for this service effort? Willing hands and feet are the only requirement. If interested, call Mary Lou Henshaw, Susan Robertson or Holly Decherd, 328-3944.
The Music Department is begging for instrumentalists to join the Praise Music Team. If you play a musical instrument and would like to praise God in this manner, please call Suzanne Daniel at 773-0910. Pray on it!
In the aftermath of the floods recently in Houston, several Episcopal churches were damaged and parishioners displaced. The Diocese has asked for your offerings to be given directly to assist Houston congregations. Please make your checks payable to “Diocesan Flood Relief” and drop them in the collection plate this morning. Checks may also be mailed to The Diocesan Center, 3203 West Alabama St., Houston, TX 77098.
Please join us for lunch today after church in Huffman Hall.
There is no charge for the meal. If, however, you choose to make a love offering, a basket will be available on the table!
Sunday
Lunch Menu For July 15 Deli
SandwichTray
Meats,
Cheeses, Breads, Mustard, Mayo Pasta
Salad Chips
and Dessert
Great Teachers Series Today in Huffman Hall
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Teaching
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee and Fellowship
Today’s Speaker: The Rev. John Graham, M.D.
Associate Rector, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Houston
“A Plastic Surgeon Looks at Healing Wounds: The Dynamic Process God Has Given Us For Healing Our Bodies and Our Church”
Next Week’s Speaker: The Rev. Robert T. Browne,
Former Assistant to two Archbishops of Canterbury
“A Modern Pilgrim on the Road to Canterbury”
Sunday
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
10:30
a.m. Rite II Service
