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This Week
DR. BRADY KNAPP CELEBRATES 
20 YEARS AT PALMER
Please join us for a special reception in honor of Dr. Brady Knapp Sunday, April 7, after the 11 AM Service in Parish Hall. Please note the time change from our earlier announcement. Dr. Knapp, who teaches at the University of St. Thomas and chairs the music department there, is Palmer's Director of Music and has served in that part-time role for more than 20 years. Throughout those two decades, he has nurtured the outstanding choral music program that lifts up our hearts to God at every Choral Eucharist and Evensong liturgy. As part of celebrating this anniversary, we would like to give Brady a mini-sabbatical for the purpose of observing choral music programs in the Church of England and discussing those programs with his British colleagues. This will benefit not only Brady but also Palmer. So the Vestry invites parishioners who would like to contribute to a sabbatical fund to send a check to the church and write "Knapp Sabbatical" in the memo line. In the meantime, do be sure to thank Brady for his devotion to our life together in Christ!

LIVING COMPASS LENTEN MINI-RETREAT
Come join us midway through Lent this Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM in St. Bede's Chapel. Lunch is included. It will be led by John Wallace and the Rev. Liz Parker. We will use the Living Well Through Lent 2019 booklet (freely available at Palmer;  online as a pdf) and the theme is Forgiveness. Please RSVP to John,  jbwtex31@gmail.com, if you are attending or may attend.

JERUSALEM PEACEBUILDERS SERVCE PROJECT
This Sunday, Jerusalem Peacebuilders will be bringing together Jewish, Christian, and Muslim youth for a day of volunteering, interfaith learning, and team-building at the Houston Food Bank. Teens will enjoy making new friends and a service-project focused on sorting and packaging donations for the needy of the city. All Palmer youth between the ages of 13-18 years old are invited to participate. For more information and how to register, please contact Youth Minister, Davis Mathis, at dmathis@palmerchurch.org.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS
cross-mountain-clouds.jpgHal Gordon is once again leading the Stations of the Cross every Friday at noon through April 12 in the Nave.  The Stations of the Cross is an ancient devotion by which believers may symbolically walk with Christ on the road to Calvary.  Come join us.  It will enrich your Lent and make your Easter all the more joyful.

FAITH FORUM THIS WEEK:
Observing a Holy Lent: What's Grace Got To Do With It? This Sunday Morning at 10 AM in St. Bede's Chapel
Our guest this week is Dr. Steven Tomlinson, Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration, Seminary of the Southwest.  Steven holds a PhD in economics from Stanford University. He coaches and consults with Wall Street, Fortune 500 and high-tech start-up executives and managers on leadership and communication strategy. He is a founding master teacher at the Acton School of Business for Entrepreneurship. He taught economics and finance at The University of Texas at Austin for 17 years, where he designed and directed the MBA professional development program. He is also an accomplished playwright and performer. His award-winning solo shows have been produced in Austin and off-Broadway. Steven will also be preaching at both the 9 and 11 AM Services.
Upcoming Palmer Events
WOMEN'S FIRST THURSDAYS - RELIGIOUS ART WITH GRETTA BOSHARA 
Join us Thursday, April 4 at 6 PM in Parish Hall for fellowship, food and friends.  For the past twelve years Gretta has been leading adult members  and visitors on tours of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, introducing  them to its special exhibitions and reviewing its permanent  collections. She has degrees in English Literature/Art History and in  Architecture. The emphasis in her studies is the art and  architecture of Western Civilization from antiquity to the present.

GETHSEMANE VIGIL 
Keep watch with Jesus. Sign-up to take an hour during the Gethsemane Vigil following the Maundy Thursday service on April 18. The sign-up sheet is located in the Church Office or by clicking here.

LENTEN ORGAN RECITAL ON GOOD FRIDAY
On Good Friday, April 19 at 1:30 PM Palmer's Organist Ken Cowan will play Marcel Dupré's Le chemin de la Croix (stations of the cross) on our Fisk organ. He will be accompanied by a narrative read by Carol Streatfeild. This is an intensely spiritual work and a beautiful lead up to Easter. Admission is free.

EASTER GRACE GARDENS
On Saturday, April 20 at 10 AM Palmer will have its annual "Easter Grace Garden" Making & Holy Saturday Prayers in the Courtyard. Please bring your own flowerpot or shallow dish to fill. Plants and other decorative items will be provided. This special Holy Saturday activity is for parishioners of all ages and is hosted by the Children's Ministry. Suggested donation is $10. Please contact Roger Hutchison  rwhutchison@palmerchurch.org to reserve a spot!

ALL-PARISH PHOTO
Calling all Palmers! On Sunday, April 14, Palmer is organizing a panoramic group photo with all of our members. It will be hung in the hallway next to the church office with the other newly installed parish photos. They date from 1930's all the way to the photo taken last year. Please mark your calendars to be a part of this momentous occasion.

NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTOS
On Sundays, April 28, May 5, and May 12 we will be taking new church portraits and updating parishioner information in between services on the patio. The photos will be posted in the digital church directory on MyPalmer. If you don't have a MyPalmer account you can sign up by clicking here. You can also download the Church Life app from your mobile device's app market and log in to your account. If you would like to volunteer to help or have questions contact Dustin Jesudason at djesudason@palmerchurch.org.

SAVE THE DATE: SERVE SUNDAY IS MAY 5
Mark your calendars for our next Serve Sunday, May 5. There will be opportunities for every Palmer to participate and our goal is 100% participation! If you would like to get more involved with planning or preparations, please contact Kelly Williams, kellymrush@yahoo.com 
Announcements
EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS
The floral arrangements in our glorious worship spaces are funded through the generous donations of our parish family and Palmer guests. You can help by contributing $100 for Easter Sunday flowers on the altars in the Nave, St. Bede's Chapel, or the Columbarium. To make a flower dedication, please use sign-up on the website or use an envelope on Sunday morning located in the narthex or bell tower entrances and mark it for Easter.  The deadline for submissions is April 7. We are grateful for any and all donations.

CALL FOR ART 
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A new art exhibit "Heaven and Earth are Full of Your Glory" is planned for May 12-September 13, 2019 - All 2D media welcome. Please contact Sherry Byrd at Sherry@sherrybyrd.com or Jackie Campbell at JCampbell8404@sbcglobal.net for information on how to submit your entries. Deadline is May 5 for submissions. 

STAR OF HOPE NEEDS TOWELS
Palmers have answered with enthusiasm the request by Star of Hope for towels. You may drop off new and "gently-used" bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths in the basket in the church office. Towels are provided to men, women, and children who take showers at Star of Hope facilities in Houston. Your support is much appreciated.

PALMER PRIDE TEAM PLANNING
Got a truck? Got a trailer? Palmer Pride needs you! This year, the Palmer Pride presence is going big and we need your help! To embrace this year's festival theme-the summer of 1969- we're aiming for a large-scale float and space for riders to sit. If you have or know of someone who has a flat bed trailer or someone who has a truck that they could use to pull said trailer, please contact Jeanine Baker or Lynn Morstead.

PLEASE SEND US YOUR NEWS FOR PALMER PUBLICATIONS
The deadline for all submissions to The Palmer Email Newsletter, Sunday Announcements, and website is every Friday at 5 PM. Publication requests will appear the following week.


OurStoriesOUR STORIES BLOG & PODCAST 
"Our Stories" is the Palmer blog and the name of our new podcast where we will periodically share stories from our Parish.

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EVANGELISM CHALLENGE  OurStories
GREAT
 WEDNESDAYS
HEALING EUCHARIST W/ UNCTION
6 PM in St. Bede's Chapel

DINNER MENU
Chef:
Caroline Jesudason
Serving: Outreach Council  

Wonton Soup
Vegetable Stew w/ Rice 
Salad
Fruit

  • LENTEN BOOK DISCUSSION:Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Loved by Kate Bowler - The Rev. David Wantland and The Rev. Liz Parker, Wednesdays in Room A102
  • Traveling the Palmer Way: Life as Pilgrimage Jack Karn and The Rev. Neil Willard in Room A101
FORMATION
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
  • Welcome Reception - First Sunday of the Month - 10:15 AM, Parish Hall
  • Faith Forum - Various Speakers, 10:15 AM, St. Bede's Chapel
  • This Is Us! Getting to Know Anglican Christianity at Palmer - The Rev. Liz Parker and a gaggle of fellow Palmers,10:15 AM, A102
  • Where the Wild Things Are - Parenting in an Ever-Changing World Kristin Hutchison, Leigh Kent, Catherine & Mark Beebe, 10:15 AM, Holy Cross Chapel
  • A Study of Paul's Letters - 
    Allen Sparkman, 10:15 AM, A102
WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY
  • Wednesday Parish Bible Study - The Rev'd David Wantland, Noon, A102
  • Men's Bible Study -  The Rev'd Neil Alan Willard, Tuesdays, 7 - 8 AM, A102 (Chancery).
  • Women's Bible Study Tuesdays, 7 - 8 AM, A101 (Palmer Library).
Young Professionals Group: Tacos on the Patio
New to Palmer and looking to get involved with fellow young professionals? Join Palmer Young Adults for our monthly dinner gatherings. Tacos on the Patio is a low-key way to hang out with fellow young adults over some good Tex-Mex. Bring yourself and bring a friend! Join us THIS Thursday from 6:30-8:30 PM on the Palmer Patio.

For more info or to get involved contact The Rev'd David Wantland at dwantland@palmerchurch.org
OLDER ADULTS
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2019 LUNCH & LEARN SERIES - Noon - 1 PM

April 2019 - Break for Holy Week

May 2019 - "Aging In Space," with architects Gail and Joe Adams

June 20:  "Growing While Growing Older"  with Arlene Price and The Rev'd John Price 

PALMER YOUTH
MINISTRIES (PYM)
PYM BIBLE STUDY
There will be a monthly youth bible study on the third Wednesday of the month at the Great Wednesday receptions. Grades 6-12 are welcome to come as we wrestle with the word of God and how we can apply it in our lives and the world around us. Email Davis Mathis at dmathis@palmerchurch.org for more information.

SCHEDULE FOR 
THE PYM YEAR

May 26: End of Year EYC Bash

Email Youth Coordinator Davis Mathis for more information on these upcoming events at dmathis@palmerchurch.org
or
The Rev'd David Wantland at dwantland@palmerchurch.org

www.palmerchurch.org/youth

Contact Us
Palmer Memorial  Episcopal Church
6221 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030-1572
713-529-6196