Presentation of Christ in the Temple by Simon Vouet (1590 – 1649)

Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

February 1, 2026

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Puzzles - We are still collecting gently used puzzles, preferably of 1,000 pieces or less for our neighbors at Memorial Gardens and the homebound seniors we deliver food to each week. Please bring your puzzles to church on Sunday.

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Annual Parish Meeting Sunday Following Holy Eucharist

If you call Grace your spiritual home, Mother Suzanne's desire is that you will be here for the Annual Parish Meeting and Vestry elections, this coming Sunday, immediately following services.

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Men’s Prayer Breakfast is moved to Saturday, February 7, at 9:00 AM. Participants will be planning for the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.

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Confirmation Classes for those desiring to be confirmed during Bishop Andy’s visitation will be held after church on Sunday February 8^th and Sunday February 15^th.

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Scout Sunday

February 8^th

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Spaghetti Bistro

Saturday, February 14, 4:00-7:00 PM

To-Go Orders or Dine-in

Tickets $12 a plate

Dinner includes spaghetti, bread, salad, tea/coffee & dessert

All profits go to Scouts’ accounts for summer camp, awards, and merit badge classes

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Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Supper

February 17

Children’s Parade 5:30 PM

Supper 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Ash Wednesday

February 18

Ashes To Go with Bishop Monterroso

10:00 AM – Noon

Ash Wednesday Services 12 Noon and 6:00 PM

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Lent

Wednesday, February 18 - Thursday, April 2

Wednesdays Beginning February 25th

Taize Prayer 5:30 - 6 PM

Lenten Soup Supper 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Fridays Beginning March 7th, 6 PM

Stations of the Cross

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Bishop Doyle's Visitation and Confirmations

Sunday, March 1

With reception to follow

Church provided brisket, please bring a dish to share

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Storm

Next time your heart sinks, your stomach flips, you strain at the oars, battling the wind and waves of life, don’t be afraid to cry out, as did the disciples, “Teacher, do you not care that I am perishing?” And then open your ears. You might just hear, above the noise of your fear, Jesus speaking words of peace. And you will know that your life is being saved.

Br. James Koester, Society of Saint John the Evangilist

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Sunday’s Altar Flowers

Given To The Glory of God

By The Grace Congregation

In Loving Memory Of

Aidan Michael Patton

Anna Arenedell’s Nephew

• Holy Eucharist Rite I Led by Mother Suzanne
• The service will be live-streamed via YouTube - a musical prelude will begin at 8:50 a.m.
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Rector's Bible Study

Mother Suzanne teaches an interactive and engaging class. We have just begun a study of the book of Acts. All are welcome, regardless of your knowledge of the Bible.

Noonday Prayer Around the World

Next Wednesday, let's pause together as we join our prayers with brothers and sisters around the world via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Beginning at 11:55 you can log in to Zoom here (passcode 032547) to join us as an active participant in the prayers. Or if you prefer, just follow along via Facebook Live beginning promptly at 12:00 PM this coming Wednesday, Book of Common Prayer beginning on page 103, which you can download ahead of time here. 

Wednesday Sanctuary Choir Practice

The Grace Sanctuary Choir rehearses Wednesdays 7:00–8:00 pm and sings each Sunday at the 9:00 am Sunday Worship Service and on some Holy Days (the choir meets 30 minutes before each of these services).

This group is open. Contact our Organist and Music Director, Paul Humphrey to meet and learn more about our choir - gphumphrey@yahoo.com

Celebrating Six Years

Next Church in the Streets

Mobile Food Pantry

February 5, 2025

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Thursday Mobile Food Pantry story

Please consider volunteering, even if just for an hour - we could use your help. We begin setting up at 7:00 am and distribution ends at 12 Noon. Clean-up follows that. We especially need volunteers for deliveries to the homebound and to help with tear down and clean up starting at around 11:30.

Your Food Ministry Statistics

From Harriet Sturgeon

Year End 2025

As of the end of December, in 2025, we have distributed 1,125,762 pounds (563 tons) of food from the Houston Food Bank to 12,710 families, with 611 new families coming to us for food. We have made a total of 2,779 deliveries to homebound seniors. The total number of individuals served is 36,240. It required 2,839 volunteers to pull this off!

Volunteers Needed From 9 AM - 1 PM

MISSION & OUTREACH AT GRACE

Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you

all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us

to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick,

and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those

who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow

into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for

our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BCP - Prayers and Thanksgivings #35

Grace is committed to helping those in need, including vulnerable children, the unhoused, and those experiencing food insecurity. To learn how you can get involved, check our website or send us an email edcarrette@gracechurchalvin.org

Match Your Gift

Matching your gift is a great way to make a bigger impact. Many companies match cash gifts from employees to qualified non-profits. Some even match gifts from retirees or spouses. To find out if your company will match gifts to Grace, visit your Human Resources Department. The Parish Office can provide you with a copy of our IRS Letter of Determination and W9 should you need it.