Excellent, Experienced Child Care for Your Young Children is Offered from 7:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. 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 comfortable, soundproof room upstairs for adults who wish to keep their babies with them during the service.

Home Delivery of Holy Communion If you are unable to come to church and would like Holy Communion brought to you on Sunday, please call Jim Sparks at 345-7757.

Thanks for Wearing Your Nametag! If you need a new nametag please see Dedee Norman at the Welcome Table in the Commons right after church. Thanks for faithfully wearing your nametag each and every Sunday.

Personal Prayer Teams are available during Communion at Prayer Stations on either side of the sanctuary. One station is located on the east side, by the windows, and the other station is on the west side in the gallery. Prayer requests and discussion are completely confidential.

The Good Samaritans Ministry offers love in the form of a hot meal for you and your family if you are in the hospital, sick, or recovering from adversity. In addition, other pastoral care services are available if you will just call the church office, 345-8314 with your needs and requests. In case of emergency, St. Matthew’s clergy may be reached by calling 771-0680.

*We’re Almost There! When the St. Matthew’s email Notification Service Group reaches 300 subscribers, one name will be drawn to receive a boat ride to the County Line on the Lake and a free barbecue dinner for the winner and his/her family.! Subscribe now by sending a blank email to:
StMattsEMail-subscribe@yahoo groups.com

*The Rev. James Williams is retiring. Some of you may remember Jim and his wife, Barbara, from their days here at St. Matthew’s. If you would like to send a card or a note, his mailing address is 11403 Madrid Drive, Austin, TX 78759.

*CURSILLO PALANCA PARTY TONIGHT! Palanca party today at 5:30pm until 7:30pm in B18. This party supports Cursillo #201 (August) and #202 (November) so don't miss the opportunity to support the Cursillo community. And, you guessed it, this is the last party of the year. So, come out enjoy the time. Bring a few bucks to have some pizza. The kids are welcome, too. See you tonight! Submitted by Dyke Miller.

*Join the Xplorers, a fellowship/study group for young adults, for lunch today in Huffman Hall. We’ll learn about Workplace Evangelism. Keep July 19 open for game afternoon and movie night! For more information: Kristi – kristi_robison@gsdm.com or Jason - 996-8913 or
www.stmattsaustin.org/Xplorers.htm.

*God Willing and the People of God Consenting, The Rt. Rev. Philip Duncan, Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast, will ordain Donna Marie Alcorn Lockett to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on Saturday, July 26, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 401 West College Street, Troy, Alabama. Your prayers and presence are requested.

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people, The Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Bishop of Texas, will ordain Carol McGown Blaine to the Sacred Order of Priests in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, on Saturday, July 19, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 514 Carter Street, Marlin, Texas. Your prayers and presence are requested.

Did you Forget Something? If you went to Vacation Bible School? We have lots of leftover art work and some volunteers who did not pick up a thank you bag. If you volunteered, please come get a thank you bag. If your child left his artwork here, please pick it up ASAP. All items are located at the South end of Huffman Hall.

Deadline for the August issue of The Word is Friday, July 18. Please send your articles, 500 word max, to betty@stmattsaustin.org

LAREDO TIME! The annual Shop Till You Drop Eat Till You Pop Bus Trip is October 18-19, 2003. Price is STILL $110 per person, which includes a new bus company bus, double room at LaPosada Hotel and box lunch for return. Send check made out to Margaret Parker, 3631 Kentfield Road, Austin, TX 78759. Checks will be cashed October 1, since this new company requires payment in full 10 days out. Your check is your reservation. Please do not ask to have space saved without your check. As you know, I do try to handle last minute refunds. Submitted by Margaret Parker.

Daily Evening Prayer in the Cauley Bell Tower Chapel Continues every night at 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer is led by a lay reader of the church. Lasting 12-15 minutes, the service involves the reading of a psalm, a scripture lesson and includes prayers and intercessions for the church and the world.

St. Matthew’s Pictorial Directory Information
Watch for the photo appointment sign up table
in the Commons on Sundays
in July!