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Next Bishops Visitation Sunday, May 11

Mother's Day

The Feast of The Presentation Of Our Lord

February 2, 2025


  • Click Here For The Church Calendar
  • Click Here For The Server Schedule
  • Click Here For The A/V Guild Schedule
  • Click Here For The Parish Directory - Printed directories will be in the Narthex on Sunday, please pick your´s up and check for correctness
  • The Prayer list is now merged with the Worship Bulletin linked below

2025 Episcopal Diocese of Texas

Council Delegates

The 176th Annual Meeting of Diocesan Council will be

February 7-8 in Fort Worth.

Our Council delegates this year are Rene Garza, Harriet Sturgeon, Megan Becker, and Jill Lewis.


What is Diocesan Council?


Diocesan Council is the annual business meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and is held every February. At this meeting, we hear reports on the programs and finances of the diocese, receive updates about new church plants and ministries, and approve the annual budget for the diocese. We also elect members of diocesan committees and boards. Learn more: www.edotcouncil.com


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Truth



Jesus' gospel message was that we were all created in the image of God, with the capacity to mirror the same loving-kindness that is God’s essence. We show this by following his example: by being merciful, engaging each other with compassion, listening to each other intently, and, when necessary, asking God for the courage to speak truth to power.

 

Br. Jim WoodrumSociety of Saint John the Evangelist


Click Here To Read More  

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The Brotherhood of St. Andrew


The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a national men’s ministry named for the apostle, who, according to John’s Gospel, after meeting Jesus, went to find his brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah.” Then he took Simon to Jesus.


The Brotherhood of St. Andrew has been an Episcopal Church ministry of and for men more than 126 years and was even commissioned by Congress, along with the Boy Scouts, in a charter signed by Teddy Roosevelt.


Grace began a chapter in 1980; it became inactive no one recalls when. We are now active again and look forward to welcoming more members. If you are interested, please contact Hughie Cowles. His contact information is available in the Church Directory


The next Brotherhood of St. Andrew meeting will take place during the Men´s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, February 8.


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ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SERVE AT GRACE: Looking for ways to plug in at Grace, meet new people, and contribute to the beauty of our worship? Sign up for one of our ministry teams: Ushers, Lectors, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Acolytes, Altar Guild, Audio & Video, Hospitality, or Coffee Hour. Click here to let Mother Suzanne know.

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Parish Finances


Regular giving towards your pledge to our ministry budget empowers our mission and ministry. Thank you.


You can give via online giving, bank ACH, mailed checks, or checks deposited in the offering plate or church mailbox. We encourage all regular givers to consider setting up automated online giving via your bank or on our website here.


Click Here To Give Online


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Altar Flowers Given To The Glory of God

In Thanksgiving for Our Scouts and their Leaders


Click Here For Sunday Worship Bulletin And Prayer List
Please help us conserve resources by downloading to your mobile device or printing ahead of time and bringing it along with you to church
  • Holy Eucharist Rite I, Led by Mother Suzanne
  • The service will also be live-streamed via YouTube - a musical prelude will begin at 8:50 a.m.
  • 3 ways to Give today: Text the word ¨Fund¨ to 844-943-0932 to give via text, download and use the Vanco Mobile* app from the Google or Apple App Store, or visit the link below. Alternatively, you can mail a check to the church office at 112 W. Lang, Alvin TX 77511
Click Here To View Service on YouTube
Click Here To Give Online
Click Here To Download Vanco Mobile App From Google Play Store
Click Here To Download Vanco Mobile App From Apple App Store

The coffee hour hosts sign up sheet will be available in the parish hall kitchen every Sunday. You can also contact Anna Arendell at anamerican1@yahoo.com.

Click Here To Listen To The Podcast
Or you can find The Preaching Moment on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

The Rector's Bible Study

Mother Suzanne teaches an interactive and engaging class. We continuing a study of the book of Revelation. All are welcome, regardless of your knowledge of the Bible.

Noonday Prayer Around the World

On 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 Five Years

Next Church in the Streets

Mobile Food Pantry

February 6, 2025

Click on the arrow above to watch our

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

Weekly Update

The week of January 23, 2025, we distributed 21,838 pounds (over 10 tons) of food to 229 families, including 34 homebound deliveries, totaling 683 people. We welcomed 13 new families. This was all made possible by the 49 volunteers (including drivers) who showed up to make it happen.


Weekly Update

The week of January 16, 2025, we distributed 10,132 pounds (over 5 tons) of food to 250 families, including 44 homebound deliveries, totaling 732 people. We welcomed 13 new families. This was all made possible by the 51 volunteers (including drivers) who showed up to make it happen.


Monthly Update - December

For December, we distributed 57,365 pounds of food to 885 families, including 186 homebound deliveries, totaling 2,545 people. We welcomed 44 new families. This was all made possible by the 195 volunteers (including drivers) who showed up to make it happen.


Year-To-Date

As of the end of December 2024, we have distributed 837,473 pounds of food from the Houston Food Bank to 13,036 families, with 632 new families coming to us for food. We have made a total of 3,046 deliveries. The total number of individuals served is 37,344. It required 2,968 volunteers to pull this off!


The Catholic Daughters of

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Fill The Bowl Ministry

Total Meals Delivered To Grace in 2024

10,317

Volunteers Needed From 9 AM - 1 PM

Sunday Card Ministry
Have you noticed the cards on the table as you enter the church on Sunday? Well, one of our parishioners sets these cards out for us to sign and send a greeting to someone we may not have seen in a while, or someone who is ill.

Please take a minute as you come in, or before you leave to sign the cards and maybe write a brief note.

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

Generosity
1st Sunday

Did you know that the loose plate offering on the first Sunday of each month goes to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund? This fund is used, at the Rector’s discretion, to assist the poor and indigent and to further the ministries of the church, not covered in the church budget. One of the main uses of this fund, at Grace, is to fund our Blessing Box and Blessing Refrigerator.
Birthdays & Anniversaries

You are invited to make a financial offering in honor of your birthday or anniversary. These offerings go to the Herrington fund, which provides scholarships to church conferences and camps for members of our church.  Your offering may be placed in this little basket beside the piano as you approach the Chancel steps.


Kroger Community Rewards

You can help support Grace by simply linking your Kroger Rewards Customer number to Grace. You only need to sign up once and you will earn rewards for the church with every shopping trip! You can enroll at any time, so please try to get your family and friends to sign up as well! Every time you make a Kroger purchase, Kroger will make a donation to Grace. (And you still receive your reward points)
CLICK HERE - HOW TO SIGN UP

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.

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