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Sunday, May 11, Mother's Day
7:30 Brotherhood of St. Andrew
8:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Hour, Parish Hall
10:30 Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Children's Choir Sings
10:30 Godly Play, (Ages 3-10, Kids return for communion)
10:15 Nursery & Playroom avail. for kids, (1 mo. to 3 yrs)
11:45 - Parish Luncheon honoring all Women for mothering, meal will be served by the brotherhood, crafts and photo booth included.
12:00 - 1:00 Episcopal Faith 101 - Bring your questions…Prepare for Confirmation, Reception or Baptism (We will meet for the next two Sundays after church.) We will eat together by the windows.
Texas Roadhouse Rib Fundraiser Sunday is the Last Day to Order rib or chicken dinners for May 25 luncheon. Order now!
Sunday, May 18
10:30 Highschool Senior Recognition (Divine Obasi & Emma Laurel), Olive Hoelscher baptism. Reception follows in the Parish Hall.
11:45 Last Children's Choir for the school year, party in the choir room!
12:00 - 1:00 Episcopal Faith 101 - History of the Episcopal Church & St. Timothy's
Sunday, May 25
No 8:30 Service
10:30, Bishop's Visit, baptism, confirmations and receptions, rib fundraiser luncheon with Bishop celebrating our newest members, vestry meeting and Dedication of new DOK Prayer room.
Friday, May 30
9:00 - noon Kindermusik Lil' Play Day with scavenger hunt throughout the church. (Volunteers needed - see sign-up sheet in the hallway)
Sunday, June 15 - Father's Day
7:30 - noon Blood Drive, Parish Hall
Sunday, June 22
10:30 - Baptism of Damon Ingram & Tessa Reynolds, (grandchildren of Don & Jackie Kaus)
Friday, July 11
Episcopal Night at the Ballpark (Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers)
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To All Women who love others with a mother’s heart,
THANK YOU! THANK YOU for your countless selfless acts of kindness and generosity. THANK YOU for how you reflect God’s love in this world! YOU are AWESOME!
I pray God gives you deep rest and peace in the midst of your busy lives.
This song is my prayer for you and yours for a thousand generations!
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God Bless You, Ladies!
With much love and admiration,
Pastor Robin+
The Rev. Robin Reeves Kautz
Rector,
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church - Lake Jackson
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Luncheon Celebrating All Women & Mothering
St. Timothy’s invite you to join us in honoring mothers of all forms and fashions on Sunday, May 11th with a parish wide luncheon in the Parish Hall. Evites (electronic invitations) have been emailed and many have responded. Special treats await you! If you haven’t checked your email in a while, do that today. We’d love to have you at this lovely luncheon spearheaded by Rich Tillman and the brotherhood. Contact Kim Lehnhoff about the evites and specific questions may be directed to Rich Tillman.
| | God can use anyone... Do you love Him? | | St. Timothy’s 101: An Introduction to our Faith, History and Church | | |
In preparation for Confirmation on Sunday, May 25, we are meeting on the 11th and 18th after services. While you may not be able to make all the classes, we want you to be confirmed. As such, we are sharing the information here with you.
As Episcopalians, we believe each person’s story is sacred and a part of God’s bigger story. All our stories are interconnected. We begin with our story and God’s story. God’s story informs our story and helps us make meaning and become more of who we are made to be.
Stories profoundly shape our lives by influencing how we understand the world, interpret events, and build relationships. They provide a framework for meaning-making, help us connect with others, and even affect our mental health and sense of identity.
Session 1: Our Stories
Your story is important to us. I look forward to an opportunity to hear it from you. You may set an appointment with Pastor Robin at 832-922-7022.
| | Spoiler for Session 2 This Week On God’s Story through Scripture | | |
If you are interested in confirmation, you may fill out a form located in the hallway of the church or contact Pastor Robin at the number above.
For Spiritual Practices which help shape us in our everyday lives, please check out how to Walk in the Way of Love at www.episcopalchurch.org/gettingstartedwiththeWayofLove
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The Bishop is Coming on May 25
The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, The Ninth Bishop of Texas
Bishop Doyle’s 6-word autobiography is “Met Jesus on Pilgrimage, still walking.”
Charles Andrew “Andy” Doyle was elected bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Texas on May 24, 2008 and was consecrated on November 22, 2008.
Bishop Doyle has training and expertise in mediation as well as multicultural ministry. He led the Diocese in Unity in Mission which united the churches across theological difference for the purposes of mission.
Bishop Doyle led the Diocese to create a 13-million-dollar Racial Justice Initiative to heal the wounds of the past and create energy for the work of the present and future. Diversity in clergy leadership has grown exponentially during his time as bishop with bi-vocational priests, deacons, lay preachers and evangelists.
Under his leadership, the Diocese has created 2 new foundations in the Diocese, led in the planting of 18 new communities, 15 college missions, and 90 missional communities. Bishop Doyle initiated a vision based financial organization and unity of investments.
He has guided the Diocese through multiple hurricanes (including Ike and Harvey), fires, and tornados. In the wider church he is a coach for bishops and clergy. He is deeply involved in the wider Anglican Communion and guides the Diocese in supporting leaders around the world.
He wrote a substitution resolution for A068 at The Episcopal Church General Convention of 2018 and negotiated its unanimous passage thereby memorializing the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, making room for a new strategic way of undertaking liturgical renewal, and requiring the church to undertake dynamic translation of liturgies into English and French.
Bishop Doyle has led the diocese in strengthening ties across the Anglican Communion by serving as President of the Compass Rose society; and continues to support both the Archbishop of Canterbury’s ministry and that of the wider Communion. He also led the diocese in mending the relations with the wider Episcopal Church including having led the diocese in hosting General Convention in Austin in 2018.
He regularly uses Twitter and Facebook to have conversations with church members and those looking for a church home.
Recognized for his contributions as steward, leadership in congregational mission, service to the wider church, and authorship he has received Doctors Divinity from the University of the South, Virginia Theological Seminary, and Seminary of the Southwest.
He is the author of may books, including: Unity in Mission, 2011; Unabashedly Episcopalian, 2012, (available in both English and Spanish); Church: A Generous Community Amplified for the Future, 2015; A Generous Community: Being Church in a New Missionary Age, 2015; The Jesus Heist: Reclaiming The Gospel from the Church, 2017; Small Batch: Local, Organic, and Sustainable Church, 2016; Vocātiō: Imaging a Visible Church, 2018; Citizen: Faithful Discipleship in a Partisan World, 2020; and Embodied Liturgy: Virtual Reality and Liturgical Theology in Conversation, 2021.
Bishop Doyle is married to JoAnne Doyle and they have two daughters.
He is a vinyl record collector, reader, artist, fly fisherman, and is learning the banjo. He enjoys Formula 1 racing and is a Liverpool football fan.
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BBQ Ribs Fundraiser
St. Timothy's will be having a fundraising lunch from Texas Roadhouse for Bishop Doyle's visit on Sunday, May 25th.
We will receive 50% of the total sales.To order, you will fill out the form using the QR code on the flyer, and on the day of pickup, a link will be sent with a code to the cell phone number provided to collect payment. You may order from April 27th-May 11th with the meals being delivered to St. Timothy's at 11:30am on Sunday, May 25th
- Adult Rib Meal- $18.00 (Includes 1/2 slab ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll)
- Adult BBQ Chicken Meal- $14.00 (Includes BBQ Chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green beans and a roll)
- Kid’s Rib Meal- $11.00 (Includes 1/3 slab of ribs, mashed potatoes and a roll)
Please see Angela McCabe if you have any questions.
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St. Timothy's Garage Sale - Schedule Change
Due to a conflict with the rescheduled Kairos prison ministry weekend, the garage sale is being rescheduled. Please check upcoming Blasts and announcements for more information.
In the meanwhile, please continue to gather your donation items in new or good condition. Please direct your questions to David Kautz.
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Food Basket Donation Needs
Our top food needs are:
- Canned beans (refried, pintos, baked, etc.)
- Canned vegetables
- Side dishes (rice mixes, potato mixes, etc.)
These items are current difficult to obtain through Houston Food Bank, so we need your help to fill the void.
Contact Sondra Griner, Jeff Klorer or Gwen Klorer if you are interested in volunteering.
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Tabitha's Guild (Sewing)
CLOSED Saturday 5/10 & 5/17
Reach out to Sondra Griner if you have any questions or ideas for this ministry.
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Kindermusik Lil' Play Day
Friday, May 30, 9AM - noon
Kindermusik will be hosting a play day on Friday, May 30th from 9:00am-12:00pm at St. Timothy's. We need a team to help host by having a welcome table, manning the scavenger hunt locations and providing information. There is a sign up sheet in the hallway. Please help us to welcome these families to St. Timothy's.
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Children’s Choir
Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us after the 10:30 service on Sundays (approx. 11:45 am to 12:15 pm).
HELP NEEDED! To meet our Safeguarding God’s Children guidelines, there must be two adults in the room for kid’s activities. I need volunteers to be the second adult during Children’s Choir. You don’t need any special skills, just be willing to join in the fun!
Let me know if you would be willing to help!
Feel free to contact Andrea Hutchison for more information at music@stimothy.org or 817-691-3753
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Discovery Weekend
September 12-14, 2025
The Diocese of Texas strives to help all our members to discover their gifts for ministry and to identify leaders, lay and ordained, for Christ’s mission. Discerning a call to ministry is not limited to those seeking ordination.
The next Discovery Weekend is September 12-14.
Please extend the invitation at your congregations.
For more information and financial assistance inquiries, email: discovery@epicenter.org
| | | Prayers and Thanksgivings | |
Pray for Pope Francis
We invite your prayers for the life of Pope Francis and for the Roman Catholic Church.
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We pray for the special needs, concerns, and thanksgivings of this congregation and community.
We pray especially for members: Jeff, James and family, Fran and family, Kay and Roy, Lela, Jim and family, Mary, Kurt, Pamela, Kat, Mark, Anna, Carolyn, Charlie and Norma, Carol and family, Donna and Larry, Kay and Sam, Char, John and Gayle, Mary, James, Jake, Denis and Judi, Steve, and Linda.
Thank you for the privilege to pray on behalf of friends and families: Leola, Doug, The Gann family, Ann, J.D., Rebekah, Alexandera, Katie, Jimmy, Paul, the Luna family, Gilbert and family, Alisha, the Dye family, Doris, Kaytlynn, Cody, Warren and Danee, Liam and family, Holly, Mita, Alexander, Margaret, Douglas, Kellye, Liz, Loorie, Derek, Mary, Eric, Kelly, Jocelyn, Cheryl, Terry, Matt, Kevin, and Claire.
We pray for our men and women serving in the Armed Forces: Cory, Jordan, Brad, Lucas, Annie, Justin, Joseph, Caleb, Ed, Brett, Thea, Jaycob, Cody, and Joshua.
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal Kingdom.
For the diocesan cycle of prayer: Good Shepherd in Granbury, Resurrection in Decatur, St. Brigid Church Plant in Fort Worth, St. Christopher’s in Fort Worth, and the Diocese of Peshawar.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays: Ed White, Mary Claire Becker, and Kristy Simpson
Birthday and Anniversary Prayer
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
| | | | You may donate altar flowers in memory, honor, or celebration of whomever you choose. Select the week of your choice by signing up on the flower chart in the Narthex. The cost is $75 for arrangements on the altar. You may give a check to Jackie (in the office) or put in the offering plate with “flowers” in the memo line. | | |
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6
There are 2 ways for prayer requests to be included in the Prayers of the People during worship and the weekly Blast. Details will remain confidential.
Call the office to share your request (979-297-6003).
Use the online form found on the church website or scan the QR code found here or in your bulletin.
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Whether prayers of supplication or of thanksgiving:
- Incorporate your personal prayers into worship
- Use the longer pause during the Prayers of the People for spoken and unspoken prayer
- Join a member of the Healing Prayer team at the side chapel after taking communion
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
Matthew 18:20
| | Round Dance Lessons (Waltz) | Round Dance lessons are held in the Parish Hall on most Mondays. We are doing a variety of ballroom dances and currently focusing on Waltz. Newbies are welcome as we currently have very low numbers of attendees, you'll get lots of personal instruction. Wear casual clothes with comfortable shoes that slide. Join us for fun exercise and to meet new friends. Cost is $5 per person per lesson approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours on Mondays starting at 7:00PM. Questions, contact Gigi at 979-529-5887 or stop by and check us out. | | |
Got Announcements?
Submit them Online!
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You can submit announcement requests from the St. Timothy's website at www.stimothy.org/announcements or by email to Sondra and Jackie at announcements@stimothy.org.
Here is our timeline and deadlines for the Blast.
- Tuesday 5PM Most new articles should be submitted.
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Wednesday 5PM ALL new articles should be sent in.
- on or before noon on Thursday we will send a draft of the Blast to stakeholders
- Thursday 5PM ALL edits of existing articles should be submitted
Exceptions should only be for emergencies and information that couldn't possibly be anticipated.
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Our digital church directory is a great tool to help you know who's who, associate a name with a face, and reach out to another member. To get started, download the Instant Church Directory app, and log in with the email you provided to the office.
New to St. Timothy's? Have an outdated picture? Take a new picture, and send it in to the office, (office@stimothy.org.)
| | | We accept gifts in a variety of ways including PayPal and Amplify. | | For your convenience, you may now give via St. Timothy’s PayPal @ https://paypal.me/stimothy200 or the QR code above (There is a small transaction fee to the church for this service) | |  | | | https://giving.myamplify.io/app/giving/sttims | | | | | |
