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.

*Visitor’s Orientation will be held every other week. At that time one of the priests will meet with you to greet and answer questions you may have. If you are visiting and would like to know more about St. Matthew’s and what it has to offer you, please gather at the front of the sanctuary NEXT WEEK immediately after the 10:30 service.

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.

*St. David's Bookstore will be in Huffman Hall for the E.C.W retreat, Nov.14 & 15 and will also be here Sunday the 16th.  It is a great opportunity to select Advent and Christmas gifts as well as food books.  Please stop and shop with them. For information, please call Rita Eccles.

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.

*An Excellent Speaker, Terrific Fellowship, Mouth-watering Menu! The Men’s Fellowship has it all. Sign up this morning in the Commons to make your reservation for Wednesday evening, November 12, 5:30 p.m. in Huffman Hall. Our speaker will be Mr. Lawrence Sampleton, Director of Admissions of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and former UT and NFL football star. Menu: BBQ brisket, beans, potato salad, trimmings, cobbler and ice cream all for only $6 – yum! Look for the clipboard in the Commons and let us know you’ll be here for this get together.

*THANKSGIVING WEEKEND OUTING: Why not consider spending a long week-end, 28-29-30 Nov. at Well Springs, a retreat/ranch located not far from Wimberly and Blanco, Texas. Join the Extended Family Community of St. Matthew's for the week-end, noon Friday through lunch Sunday. Share in a custodial fee and food costs. Individual rooms with 2 beds available plus "bunk" rooms for kids. Bring your own linen. Great atmosphere, room for hiking, bike riding or even time for a nap. Come to our organizational meeting, Sunday, 16 November at 4:30-6:30 pm, Huffman Hall, to share in pizza and planning. Or call Dyke Miller at 794-9032. Submitted by Dyke Miller

Helpful Reminder to Parents of Children, age 3 yrs. - 3rd grade - Children who arrive at church after 10 a.m. need to remain with their parents for coffee time and for the beginning of the service.  Once the service has begun, an acolyte will process down the center aisle and lead all interested children to Chapel. If your child is new to Chapel, feel free to attend as well! Questions? Please call Barbara Pitts, Children's Minister: 345-8314, x221.

*Help Your Child Get More From The Church Service! For children who are readers, Children's Ministry is introducing a write-on/wipe-off booklet that follows the Rite II, Eucharist, order of service. Because it is published by the Scottish Episcopal Church, it is not identical to our service; however, it provides explanations on an age-appropriate level that we think will foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Holy Communion. Booklets will be available in the Commons each Sunday, beginning November 16. Call Barbara Pitts, 345-8314 x 221, with questions.