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The Weekly Word
November 2, 2003
Assigned Vestry Members for November: David Harakal and Susan Robertson
Welcome to Our Guests! We pray that your visit to St. Matthew’s will richly bless you and that you will come back again. Please fill out the Welcome Card located in the chair slot in front of you. Place the information portion in the offertory plate and affix the name tag so that we may identify and welcome you. And we have a special gift for you so please stop by the Welcome Table in the foyer after the service. For information about St. Matthew's, call Dedee Norman at 345-8314 Ext. 219 and visit our web site at www.StMattsAustin.org
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.
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*Items marked with an asterisk* are being run for the first time today.
TODAY
The Fall 2003 Discovery Class will continues today at 9:00 a.m., in B-14, taught by the Rector and Seminarian Tim Watts. An interesting class at a convenient time! If you desire to know more about the Episcopal Church and St. Matthew’s and/or you wish to be confirmed in December when Bishop Daniels visits, then this class is a must. A sign up sheet is available today at the Visitor’s Table in the Commons.TODAY
Room Changes for Adult Sunday School – the Second Session – continues today at 9:00 a.m.Today is Good Faith Sunday.
*This morning beautiful, new, hand-embroidered altar linens will be blessed.
They are given to the Altar Guild of St. Matthew’s by Judy Johnson, member of the Church of the Reconciliation in San Antonio, in honor of her good friends, Ernestlea Williams and Doris Donnell. Judy designed and hand-stitched the altar linens. We are blessed to receive these gifts this morning. Our thanks and appreciation to Judy Johnson.Associate Rector Susan Barnes is on vacation in Japan. She will return around November 3.
*The Xplorers, a fellowship/study group for young adults, would like to invite you to come out to eat at Mr. Gatti's with us today! Visitors/newcomers most welcome! We'll meet and head out after the 10:30 service. Look for Jay (very tall dark-haired guy) in the commons. We don't meet next Sunday, but then we start a series of discussion and PBS videos on Luther and the English Reformation Nov. 16, led by Xplorer Will Lutz, who can make any political or historical topic come to life! Contact Heather Walter, 627-6938, or Kristi Robison, kristi_robison@gsdm.com, for details or more info.
*Attention Randall's shoppers: Did you know that Randall's will give 1% (per quarter) of your shopping receipt total to our Outreach Program if you are signed up? Even if you are only an occasional buyer at that store, please fill out the form in the Commons and either leave it there for us to pick up and return, or take it into the grocery store yourself. The 2nd week of October we received $37 for the month, and at that time only 17 of our parish were registered in their Good Neighbor program. Every bit helps!
*CURSILLO # 202: Please take note that CURSILLO # 202 takes place this coming weekend, 6-9 November at Camp Allen. Although we have no candidates attending, your presence at the Closing, 4pm All Saints Chapel on Sunday the 9th is appreciated. Also, don't forget the opportunity to join the Austin Cursillo Community in Elgin at the Cattle Company later that evening (7:30pm) for a meal. And please remember the next Ultreya (location to be announced), Sunday, 14 November at 6pm. Submitted by Dyke Miller
The third St. Matthew's monthly golf outing will be held on Friday, November 7, at the Star Ranch golf course. The $29 fee for seniors (55plus) includes breakfast, lunch, range balls, green fee and cart. Under 55 is $49. We have reserved four tee times beginning at 9:28 a.m. Since the travel time is approximately 45 minutes, we will car pool from the church parking lot at 8 a.m. so we will have ample time for a leisurely breakfast and warm up. Please let me know that you will join us for a fun day. Milt Williams 345-0499
*UTO Ingathering Sunday, November 9.
In this month of Thanksgiving, you can give thanks with a donation to the United Thank Offering , an international Episcopal outreach sponsored by Episcopal Church Women. Your donation could help someone in Western New York, in Papua New Guinea or in hundred of other locations where there is a compelling human need. UTO began as a way to set aside a few coin in thanks for something special in life. Think about all that you are thankful for on November 9 and participate in this wonderful outreach project.Young at Heart/Senior Activity Center "First Friday" Luncheon/speaker series will meet on Friday, November 7, at 11:00 a.m. in Huffman Hall. November’s speaker is Dr. Louis C. (Cliff) Littlefield, Associate Dean for Clinical Programs at The University of Texas College of Pharmacy. He will address "Current Issues In the Use of Medicines." Dr. Littlefield will be accompanied by Jessica Haskins, Resident in Community Pharmacy Practices. The presentation will be followed by a covered dish luncheon at noon. Bring a dish to share – meat, vegetable, salad, bread or dessert – and partake of food and fellowship.
Parish Get Acquainted Lunch NEXT Sunday, November 9. Mark your calendar to attend a delicious, catered lunch after the 10:30 service. The purpose of the luncheon is to give all of us a chance to welcome and visit with new members and with each other. This event is sponsored by the Newcomer’s Council. For food ordering purposes, please sign up for the luncheon at the Welcome Table in the Commons, or call the church office at 345-8314 or email your RSVP before November 2 to
jerim@austin.rr.com There is no charge for the meal, but donations are certainly welcome. Please don’t miss this opportunity to welcome our newest members. Everyone is invited. Hope to see you there!The Men’s Fellowship has two activities soon. They will need 10 men to set up and clean up at the First Wednesday Parish Pot Luck Supper on November 5. And the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, November 12, at 6:00 p.m. in Huffman Hall At that time the speaker will be Mr. Lawrence Sampleton, Director of Admissions of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and former UT and NFL football star. Look for the clipboard in the Commons and sign up for both of these events!
*Your presence is required! Please join the Women of St. Matthew’s at the in-house retreat featuring Wendy Wimberly as speaker. The date is November 14 and 15; the place is Huffman Hall; the cost if $28 for the weekend (or $16 for Friday evening, $15 for Saturday). We will begin with dinner on Friday and end about mid-afternoon on Saturday. Scholarships and childcare are available. Registrations are a must! Check in at the ECW table in the Commons or call Kay Whitney, 345-0574, for more information.
Preschool and Kindergarten Children
- Level I families are having a fall get together and you are invited! Please join us after the service on Sunday, Nov. 16, for visiting, lunch and fun, at Peter Piper Pizza, 13376 N. 183.--oo--oo--
First Wednesday Parish Pot Luck Supper
Hear Holly Decherd speak on:
"Holidays: How to be a Midwife for the Baby Jesus"
If your last name begins with:
A-B bring a dessert
C-M bring a vegetable or salad
N-A bring a main dish
Please bring enough food for your family plus 6 more!
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Parish Get-Acquainted Lunch
Sunday, November 9, 12:00 noon, Huffman Hall
Sign up today in the Commons
so we will know how much lunch to order.
Plan now to come meet and greet our newest members.
Sponsored by the Newcomers Council
