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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*Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God in honor of Suzanne Smith and Walter Matthys who were married here last night. Suzanne is the daughter of Sandra and Denman Smith. The Smiths have also generously donated the flower containers to the St. Matthew's Flower Guild.

*On Tuesday, July 24, the office staff will be off campus at a retreat.

*New Member Party: this evening, 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

*A note of thanks from the Newmans: Our thanks to all the Angels of St. Matthew's who administered to, and looked over us, Betty and Jim Newman, last Sunday when Betty had a brief "Time Out" during the worship service. And they followed us with the Rescue Squad to the Heart Hospital Emergency Room. They continued with us until Betty was released Tuesday morning after her heart doctor admonished her to "don't stand up so long!" I am glad to also report full, successful responses from two very important St. Matthew's ministries:- Community of Hope and Good Samaritans.

*Youth: St. Matt's Summer Sunday Movie Series! Movie and discussion night! Come in a spirit of fun and learning; bring friends! Tonight, 6 - 8:30: "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"(G). Candy provided for this lighthearted movie! Next meeting, July 29, 5 - 9:00 "Schindler's List" (R). Only those with a signed permission slip will watch this film (alternate film, "The Sound of Music" (G), if no permission slip). Note the DIFFERENT time; these are long movies; plan to eat pizza together Contact Jay or Kristi at 339-4063 (leave a message) with questions or concerns.

*Do you shop at HEB? Have you noticed the "Free Gas" coupon at the bottom of your receipt? If you are not planning on using your coupons, (they expire three weeks from the date of purchase,) please put them in the collection plate and Pastoral Care will make sure they go to a person/family in need. If questions, call Marti Price at 371-0248.

The St. Matthew's Vestry will meet on Tuesday, July 24, in Room B-18. Parishioners are always welcome to visit.

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

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 19^th; we'd love your help! Thank 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 5^th 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. Matthew's member, is also on the team. Expect a St. Matthew's Ultreya on the 6^th 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.

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!

The Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Church Women, Diocese of Texas, will be held October 19^th and 20^th in Waco. This is our 100^th 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.

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.

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.