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Prime Timers Dinner | |
The Prime Timers will have dinner at the home of Cettina and Thomas Halsey (4140 Southwestern, 77005), on Sunday, February 17, at 7:00 p.m. The Halseys will provide the main dish and we ask others to provide their favorite adult beverage, side dish, and/or dessert to share. R.S.V.P. to Kirsten Herrscher at 713-661-7046 or kirsten@herrscher.net. |
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Back by Popular Demand | |
England was facing increasingly grim prospects in the summer of 1941. Germany was expanding its hold across Europe and there seemed little hope of keeping the war away from British soil. It was during this time that C.S. Lewis was contacted by Mr. James Welch of the Religious BBC, to inquire if he would be willing to give a series of radio lectures on the subject of Christianity from a layman's perspective. Lewis agreed to his request, and so began a series of short radio broadcasts that eventually became the material for the book Mere Christianity. It is a set of short, clear essays in "layman's language" on what it really means to be a Christian. For its depth, simplicity, and genuine orthodoxy, this book has also been chosen as our study guide for this year's Teen Sunday school classes.
After the material was presented as a Hot Topic, many of you requested more! So we would like to invite you to join us again as we explore this wonderful book more fully. Continuing through the Lenten season, Alan Park will facilitate a much more in-depth review, including video segments from the Mere Christianity Study Program, narrated by Dr. Chris Mitchell, noted C.S. Lewis scholar. |
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Mite Boxes |
Wednesday, February 13, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is the forty days leading up to Easter Day, a representation of the forty days that Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. It is a tradition here at St. Thomas' during Lent for children to collect coins in a "mite box" as a special love offering for Jesus.
On Easter Sunday, all children are invited to bring their mite boxes, decorated with flowers, to church. As the children come to the altar rail for a blessing there will be a special cross at the chancel steps to deposit the boxes. When finished, we should have a cross full of beautiful flowers and all of the mite box money will go towards St. Thomas' Outreach programs.
Mite boxes will be distributed in Sunday school and can also be picked up in the church narthex. |
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Ash Wednesday Services |
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent, is Wednesday, February 13. St. Thomas' Church will offer three services on that day: 8:00 a.m. - a spoken service of Litany, a Penitential Office, Imposition of Ashes, and Holy Communion; 9:45 a.m. (Chapel service) - a spoken service of Litany, a Penitential Office, and Imposition of Ashes; 12:00 p.m. - a sung service of Litany, a Penitential Office, Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion; 6:00 p.m. - a sung service with the Parish Choir of the Litany, a Penitential Office, Imposition of Ashes, and Holy Communion. |
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Lenten Lecture Series & Fish Fry Dinners |
Please join us on Fridays, February 22, March 1, and March 8 for our annual Lenten Series, with special guest Dr. Louis Markos speaking on C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity.
The St. Thomas' Friars will provide their famous Fish Fry Dinner on two of these days, March 1 and 8, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Markos will speak on all three Fridays, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the theater. |
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Scottish Spectacular: March 4 |
Scottish Spectacular
Monday, March 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Jones Hall
The St. Thomas' Episcopal School Scottish Arts Program presents the 49th annual Scottish Spectacular, featuring more than 250 pipers, drummers, and dancers. Our five-time world champion pipe band and our award winning, and internationally recognized, Highland dancers will be featured in this one night-only exclusive engagement. A spectacular array of original choreographed music and dance numbers, including traditional pipe band favorites, as well as contemporary classics with a Scottish twist, is sure to delight.
Tickets are on sale now!
Call 832-487-7041 or visit www.explorehouston.org |
| 2013 Coffee Hour Hosts Needed | |
 The Sunday Coffee Hour is a ministry of hospitality that each and every saint can be involved in and is a tremendous opportunity for visitors and guests to be welcomed and introduced to the St. Thomas' community. Coffee Hour hosts for 2013 are needed!
As a host you have the option of providing homemade refreshments, or for added convenience, have the option of purchasing several trays from Kroger. The trays are purchased ahead of time by the Parish secretary and the hosts are asked to pick the trays up on Sunday morning. The cost of trays is approximately $70 and this is reimbursed to the church by the host.
If you are interested in becoming a Coffee Hour host in 2013, please contact Robert Scholl (robertmscholl@gmail.com or 201-892-2267) or sign up on the schedule located in the Ingram Room. |
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Marje Harris' Beginning Genealogy Classes |
Each Sunday from February 3 - March 10, 2013
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Even if you are not a beginner, you will learn a great deal from this course.
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church and School Members: $25
Non-members: $30
For questions and registration form contact Sharon Lambert at 713-559-1632, or by email to lambert.sharon@stes.org or go to the St. Thomas' website: www.stthomashouston.org. Classes begin at 1:00p.m. and end at 3:00p.m. with a short break.
Return registration with your check to:
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church and School
4900 Jackwood, Houston, TX 77096
Attn: Sharon Lambert |
| Volunteers Needed | 
Deepest thanks to all members of the St. Thomas' Altar Guild, past and present, who serve their Lord faithfully day after day, week after week, year after year. The Altar Guild has the privilege of preparing the altar for any service held in the church. If you are interested in serving on the Altar Guild, please contact Pam Copeland (713-728-9227 or pam0303@swbell.net)
 Are you interested in welcoming members and visitors to our congregation? If so, we invite you to join one of our usher teams. Teams serve for two non-consecutive months each year, at graduation, and funerals. If you are interested in joining this worthwhile ministry, please contact Alan Copeland (713-728-9227 or abcope@swbell.net).
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| Altar Flowers | |
Please note that due to rising costs, the altar flower donation cost has increased to $150 per arrangement. If you would like to donate altar flowers for Easter, please contact Betsy Miller (betsypmiller@gmail.com or 713-977-5673) by March 8.
Sunday, February 10
The flowers on the altar were given to the glory of God and in remebrance of Archie and Iris Manes' 60th wedding anniversary, by Iris Manes and in loving memory of Daniel Philip Fraser by his wife, Jane. |
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| Worship With Us |  | SUNDAYS
8:00 AM
Holy Communion
10:30 AM
Holy Communion
(1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays)
Morning Prayer
(2nd & 5th Sundays)
6:15 PM
Evening Prayer
WEEKDAYS
9:45 AM
Morning Prayer
Monday-Friday
(when school is in session)
11:00 AM
Holy Communion
(Wednesdays)
6:15 PM
Evening Prayer
(Wednesdays)
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| Death | |
Bill Mustain
(obituary) | |
| Happy Anniversary | |
Janet & Hunter Puryear | |
| Happy Birthday | |
Sabrina Pace
Joshua Jones
Findley McIntyre
Katryna Russell
Alexander Halsey
Edith Bayne
David Finley
Daniell Lehman | |
| Prayer Corner | | Your prayers are requested for: | |
Barbara Adair
Ben Adair
Cindy Anderson
William Bland
Jeff Bogran
Jack Burgess
Ginny Burnett
Sherrill Calvert
Lisa Chavana
The Cousins Family
Matthew Cusimano
Chance Davidson
Dorothy Flato
Terri Franek
Don Fraser
Jane Fraser
Nancy Graves
Connie Joe
Brenda Klaftenegger
The Kormylo Family
Robert LaForte
The McKenzie Family
Marina Melin
Jeff Merriman
Elaine Moore
Johnny Moore
Beth Neikirk
Cathy O'Connor
Ferd Sandfoss
Jackie Scott
Anne-Catherine Seals
The Sides Family
Jennifer Sprague
Don Strickland
Nell Sutton
Patsy Swasey
Victor Tarson Henry Walters
updated: 02/12/2013 |
Military Prayer List
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Nicholas Chase
Tara Scardino Cohoon
Josh Collins
Connor Crossey
Lee Doggett
Jason Evert
Royce Frazee
Shawn Stanley Garcia
Ian Goodrick
Lt. James Grace, Jr.
Joe Higgins
Thomas Higgins
Clinton Matocha
Lt. Brendan McPartland
Daniel Megibben
Stuart McMurray
Dominick Moscarelli
Rhys Ownby
James Park
Chris Popa
Trenton Powell
Mike Rountree
Robert Seals
Andrew Souby
Micah Stevens
Doug Thomasec
Seth Urbanek
Jeff Williams
Matt Williams
ROTC:
Emily Chase
Travis Evert
West Point:
Andrew Coulter
We are building a prayer list of those parishioners, relatives, and friends who are serving our country at this time. Please contact Lauren Massey with the names of those you would like published in the Order of Worship and Epistle for our military prayer list. |
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