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The Life of the Parish November 5–12, 2017
The Church Calendar can be accessed on the St. Matthew’s Website: http://stmattsaustin.org/About/resources.html
Evening Prayer Daily at 6:00 pm in the Cauley Bell Tower Chapel
God is Our Living Compass: A community journey to health, wholeness, and an abundant life 9:15 am | every Sunday through December | Huffman Hall Brought to you by a grant from the St Matthew’s Endowment Committee.
November 5 Dr. Mary Steinhardt, Resiliency researcher at UT-Austin Dr. Mary Steinhardt's research explores the determinants and methods for building resilience and strength when challenged with change and stressful situations. Current research projects focus on promoting resilience-based diabetes self-management programs for African Americans, reducing teacher burnout among public school teachers, and enhancing the resilience of military soldiers and their families. Dr Steinhardt will be introducing St Matt's to the science of resiliency and some practices we can implement in our own lives.
November 12 Larry Simon, Trauma Resiliency
A parallel Living Compass class will be taught for children and youth in the Youth Center from 9:00-10:15 am.
All Saints Day at St. Matt ’s: Morten Lauridsen ’s Lux Aeterna November 5 | 10:30 am | Sanctuary
The Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen will be sung during the regular sections of our mass. The Kyrie and Sanctus are from Messe Solennelle, Op. 16 by Louis Vierne. The parish choir is joined by guest singers from Chorus Austin and the University of Texas for this beautiful, haunting piece performed as we worship, being mindful of the cloud of witnesses—those saints who have gone before.
Lauridsen composed the requiem Lux Aeterna in 1997, the year his mother died. She was the muse who introduced him to music, playing swing jazz and singing to him as a toddler.
The five movements of Lux Aeterna are based on various references to light from sacred Latin texts: perpetual light, light risen in the darkness, Redeemer-born light from light, light of the Holy Spirit, light of hearts, most blessed light, eternal light—all supporting an earthbound spirit seeking not only mercy, understanding, and consolation but also renewal. Lauridsen uses the beginning and ending of the traditional Requiem Mass to open and close Lux Aeterna.
Submitted by Jean Fuller
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Veterans Listening Session
Saturday, November 11 | 10:30 am | Youth Center
One of the greatest gifts you can give a veteran is to take the time to listen to them. This Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, the Veterans Guitar Project will be performing at St Matt's from 10:30-noon in the Youth Center. A mix of song and storytelling from across our conflicts will deepen your appreciation for this national holiday. Doors open at 10:11 am and there’ll be a Eucharist afterward. Submitted by Christian Hawley
Today Good Faith Sunday!
As you remember and celebrate your loved ones—the St. Matthew’s cloud of witnesses—today, take a moment to pray for our Austin neighbors who are in need of rental or utility assistance. Might you honor your loved ones with a donation to the fund today? Quite simply, anything and everything you give to the Good Faith fund makes a difference in the lives of those we help—we continue to get many calls each day. Your gift, whether cash, a check with Good Faith in the memo line, or online, helps the Good Faith volunteers say “yes” as often as possible. The Good Faith committee thanks you for your con-tinued support and generosity. Submitted by Christine Havens
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Soul of a Musician Series Returns Sunday, September 10 | 6:30 pm | Iron Cactus North
2017 is our 5th year of the Soul Series and our third year at Iron Cactus Restaurant. Iron Cactus North is located on Stonelake Blvd. just off Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). You are encouraged to enjoy the fine food and drink of Iron Cactus! Soul of a Musician is an
outreach to musicians and to those who appreciate and respect their craft. We invite you to join us for our Fall 2017 season, which begins Sunday, September 10! A link to the Soul Series can be found on St. Matt’s website, http://stmattsaustin.org/Music/4soul-of-a-musician-series.html) and on Facebook at Soul of a Musician Series. Submitted by Merrill Wade
November 5 Jen Zava www.jenzava.com
November 12 Good Field www.goodfieldband.com
November 19 Vanessa Lively with Nicolette Good www.vanessalively.com November 26 No show tonight
Monday Clergy Class November 6, 13, 20, and 27| Noon | Room B-18
For the month of November, the Rev. Merrill Wade will lead a Four Week Read-Through of the New Testament Book of the Acts of the Apostles. All classes begin at noon, last one hour, and are held in Room B-18 in the basement of the Sanctuary. Bibles are provided but you should bring your Bible if you prefer. This class is meant to be a mix of scholarship and devotional reading with significant class participation. All are invited and bring a friend! Submitted by Merrill Wade
Yoga with Sarah Sundays November 5, 12, and 26 | 5:00 pm | Fun & Fitness Rm
Join us Sunday evenings for yoga in the Fun & Fitness Room, which is on the ground floor (underneath the Youth Center) of the terra cotta building facing Mesa Avenue. We will meet November 5, 12, and 26 (no meeting on the 19th). Submitted by Christian Hawley
Women’s Story Circle— Ganne McCullough, speaker: “God’s Hand On My Journey” Sunday, November 5 | After the 10:30 am services | Huffman Hall
Although Ganne McCullough has been an Episcopalian all her life, she’s relatively new to St. Matthew’s, having been a member for slightly less than two years. In that short time, however, Ganne has become very active in the St. Matt’s commu-nity. In all she does, Ganne’s positive, outgoing personality is evident.
As suggested by the title she has given her talk, “God’s Hand On My Journey,” Ganne has faced significant challenges in her life. She’ll share some of them with us as she tells about her reliance on God’s guidance through everything she has faced, including her 23-year teaching career in Houston’s inner city, and her work in AA and as a Certified Drug Counselor.
We will meet in Huffman Hall for lunch and Ganne’s story after the 10:30 am service on November 5. Advance reservations are tremendously helpful; thanks to last month’s generosity, lunch is $7/person. Please contact the church office as soon as possible to make your reservation by phone (512-345-8314) or email ([email protected]). Child care is available, but must be prearranged with reservations. We hope to see you on November 5 for Ganne’s story! Submitted by Janice Watkins
New NameTag Pick up Location
Have you recently asked for a new nametag? If so, please look on the message board in the Sanctuary Commons for it. The pick-up spot has changed from the Welcome Table to a red ribbon hanging on the board. Nametags are clipped to the ribbon. Submitted by Mickie Dunn
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New Contemplative Spaces Sundays | 5:00 pm | Wilson Room or Fun & Fitness Room
In the midst of life’s busyness, are you craving space to rest and reconnect? Would you feel nurtured by some time and quiet in which to simply be, rather than be doing? This fall, as part of our parish focus on whole person wellness, we are shifting the form of our Sunday evening Contemplative Service to encompass forms of meditation and contemplation from a variety of traditions. Join us as we connect with God, Our Living Compass with the following lay facilitators:
November 5 Susan Ledenham (Passage Meditation) November 12 Janice Watkins (Meditating on Change) November 19 Todd Bankler (Mindfulness for Inner Freedom, 3) November 26 Judy Neely & Travis H. (Labyrinth & Annual Remembrance Service)
The labyrinth will be available in the sanctuary through November 26. Even if you have just a few minutes to spare, you can experience the peaceful moments of solitude that the labyrinth can bring to your day. You may gain access to the labyrinth during the week by picking up a key in the at the reception desk downstairs in the sanctuary during business hours, Monday -Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, then returning the key when finished. . Submitted by Judy Neely & Travis Helms
Helping Our Neighbors (HON)—Homeless Outreach in Northwest Austin Saturday, November 11 | 5:00 pm | Body Business
Friends, for those of you interested in participating, however much or little, in the ministry to help our homeless neighbors in Northwest Hills, here are some opportunities for service:
Johanne Ibsen Wolford, the HON coordinator has arranged an event on November 11, 2017 at 5:00 pm at Body Business at 2700 W. Anderson Lane at which our homeless friends can shower, receive free hair cuts, as well as food, new clothing, and a dinner. Help is needed at the event and in advance. If you are available to help please contact Dineen Majcher at [email protected] or Johanne Ibsen at [email protected]
We have started an “Angels for Homeless” list for people who are interested in helping intermittently with particular needs of homeless neighbors. We will send out occasional emails to our list of Angels and if you are in a position to help on partic-ular needs at that time, please let us know and we will coordinate pick up and deliver. Dineen Majcher will coordinate this list and you can sign up with her at [email protected].
Submitted by Dineen Majcher
Help make hunger take a holiday this year by contributing to Hands for Hope! November 5 and 12 | After the Service | Commons
At El Buen Samaritano's 27th annual Hands for Hope Thanksgiving Event, more than 1,000 pre-registered low-income families in Austin will receive a Thanksgiving care package, which will include a frozen turkey, a pie, and all the trimmings to prepare a Thanksgiving meal at their own home. Please stop by the Hands for Hope table in the Commons after the 10:30 am service on November 5 or November 12. Each $20 donation will provide a Thanksgiving meal for one family. Thanks to the Moody Foundation, your gift will be matched 2:1 to help feed families all year! Donations are tax deductible and can be made with cash, check or online at https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/team/h4h2017. If you have any questions, please contact Vickie Blumhagen at [email protected]
El Buen Samaritano is an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas committed to helping Latino and other families in Central Texas lead healthy, productive and secure lives through high-quality and affordable healthcare, education, and financial security services. Submitted by Vickie Blumhagen
Tickets are on sale now and going fast for the Hope & Sesame Dinner: “Night of Afghan Cuisine” Sunday, November 12 | 6:30 pm | Huffman Hall.
Our first dinner was a wonderful success, and this evening promises to be one full of culinary and cross-cultural delights! Tickets are on sale online through this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-taste-of-afghan-cuisine-tickets-37897594726?aff=ehomecard. You can click here for photos of past events: https://www.hopeandsesame.org/gallery. Ticket proceeds benefit Hope and Sesame. For more information on this group, visit www.homeandsesame. Submitted by Ann O’Connell on behalf of the Outreach Committee
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Day School Wild West Book Fair Sunday, November 12 | 11:00 am–1:00 pm | Fun N Fitness Rm
Yee-Haw! St. Matthew’s Day School will be opening their Scholastic Wild West Book Fair for our congregation on Sunday, November 12, 11:00 am–1:00 pm. Please join us after the church service in the Fun N Fitness room inside the School building, directly under the Youth Center.
You are also welcome to mosey on over during the week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday—8:45 am-1:30 pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 8:45 am-2:30 pm.
Please call the day school with any questions or for more information: 512-345-3040. Submitted by Page Race
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Sunday, November 19 | 3:00 pm | Riverbend Church
IACT is proud to announce this year's service will be hosted by the Austin Muslim Community and held at Riverbend Church (4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, 78746) on Sunday, November 19, at 3:00 pm. We invite you to come hear prayers and practices from all of Austin's faith communities, learn and appreciate the beauty and diversity of Islam, and share in a reception after the service. IACT’s Thanksgiving service is open to all people. Fellowship and dessert will follow the service . This is an opportunity to give thanks and to visit with our brothers and sisters of other faiths within the Austin community. It is one of the most inspiring interfaith services of the year. See you there! Submitted by Kate Canby
Artreach Ethical Gift Fair Saturday, November 11 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm | Westover Hills Church of Christ (across from us on Steck)
Our neighbors at Westover Hills Church of Christ have invited us to their Artreach Fair, which is an annual ethical gift fair they host. By providing a marketplace for ethically produced products, entrepreneurs and artisans around the world are sup-ported. This year, 20 jewelry, accessory, clothing, home goods, and food vendors take part as Westover celebrates their 10th anniversary of ethical shopping. This is a prefect opportunity to show God's love to the world by supporting the work of these incredible artisans! More details can be found at: web: westover.org/artreach; Facebook: www.facebook.com/artreachfair, or Instagram: @artreachfair. Submitted by Chez Dishman, Westover Church of Christ
Invitation: Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, Saturday, November 11 | 8:00-9:30 am | Huffman Hall
MARK your calendars for the November breakfast meeting.
Our speaker, the Rev. Al Rodriguez, will speak about the potential Hispanic ministry involving the Latino population within 3 miles of St. Matthews, of which 23% self-report as Hispanic. Fr. Al will cover the type of Latino ministry which also in-cludes ministry to the English-dominant Latinos, as well as to the Spanish-speaking Hispanics. This will be helpful as St Matthew’s develops its 2018 vision statement. Al Rodriguez is Adjunct Faculty Instructor & Interim Director of Latino/Hispanic Studies at the Seminary of the Southwest; former rector of St John’s Episcopal Church in Austin, and one of the principal founders of El Buen Samaritano, the Episcopal human needs ministry in South Austin.
So we can estimate food quantities & setup, please RSVP by email, call, or text to Bruce Newman ([email protected], 512-940-0518). For more information on “Men's Fellowship” programs visit: http://www.stmattsaustin.org/Serve/zministry-directory.html
Enjoy good fellowship, good food, and an interesting speaker, sponsored by the St. Matthew’s Chapter of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew, striving for the disciplines of Prayer, Study, & Service. Submitted by Don Neely
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Introducing: Online Giving for Commemorative Gifts
Giving a gift to the Permanent Endowment Fund (PEF) has been and remains a lovely way to make a commemorative gift that is personal, meaningful, and lasting. A gift to the PEF might celebrate a milestone, express thanks for a blessing, recognize an individual in a special way; or honor a loved one’s memory.
Giving a gift is now easier than ever. You can now do so securely online through the St. Matthew’s website. Simply go to www.stmattsaustin.org and click on the big red button on the right side of the home page that says “GIVE.” Then,
A new page will open with several options.
The last option is for gifts to the Permanent Endowment Fund.
Enter the amount of your gift, and if it is one-time or recurring.
Enter in the box to the right the person or event the gift commemorates.
Complete the process with your payment information and your gift will be made. Gift acknowledgment will not change—just the ease with which you may give.
Questions? Contact Ann O’Connell at [email protected] Submitted by Ann O’Connell
Annual Thanksgiving Feast at St. Matthew’s
It’s that time of year again—time to give thanks for all that we have, and share a meal with members of St. Matthew’s and the surrounding community. This year, we are honored to welcome several guests, who are recently housed neighbors in our community, to our Thanksgiving dinner. They’ve been provided a stable home through the efforts of the Helping Our Neighbors (HON) group described elsewhere in the Weekly Word. We look forward to sharing a meal and conversations with them, alongside our church families and friends.
We will gather on Thursday, November 23, at about 1:00 pm., eat around 2:00 pm., and be finished by about 4:00 pm. You can cook at home and bring it, or cook it there; whatever suits your fancy. Everyone is welcome: kids, singles, couples, families, groups—the more, the merrier! For more information, or to sign up to bring a dish, please contact Patti Shannon (512-470-3491 or [email protected]) or Joyce Statz (512-346-5228 or [email protected]). Submitted by Patti Shannon
On a Winter’s Eve December 2, 2017 | 3:00 pm The ensembles of Chorus Austin will be joined for the first time by our collaborative partner, the Austin Children’s Choir, for our annual holiday concert. This family-friendly concert will feature Morten Lauridsen’s sublime Lux Aeterna and an audience sing-along.
All shows: General Admission: $25 Seniors: $20 Students/Active Military: $15
28th Annual "Sing-It-Yourself” Messiah December 16, 2017 | 3:00 pm We invite you to sing with us the beloved choruses of the Handel’s oratorio and enjoy the wonderful arias of our soloists. A holiday favorite.
Go to www.chorusaustin.org to purchase tickets. Submitted by Jean Fuller
It’s not too early to begin thinking about Advent at St. Matthew’s
Lessons and Carols Advent I, Sunday, December 3, 2017 10:30 Sanctuary Service
Advent Concerts 2017 12:05-12:35 pm | St. Matthew's Sanctuary
November 30 Anderson HS Choirs, David Beussman, director
December 7 Steven Brennfleck, tenor, and Jean Farris Fuller, piano/organ
December 14 Chris Oelkers, organ
December 21 Joel Quade, bass, and Jean Farris Fuller, piano/organ
December Chorus Austin Concerts at St. Matthew’s
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Offshoots Small Groups
Offshoots small groups are a chance for parishioners to share our passions with one another and our neighbor. This initia-tive grows out of the idea that wherever Christians are present, the body of Christ is revealed. So have some fun with these groups, get to know your fellow parishioners, and invite a friend to “come and see” a little glimpse of the Kingdom. If you want to form your own Offshoot with support from church staff and clergy, email [email protected] and [email protected]. Formation of groups is a rolling process throughout the year, so keep your ideas coming!
Third Thursday “Chat & Chew” Book Group Susan Goodman [email protected] November book: The Church of Small Things by Melanie Shankle , Thurs., 11/16, 6:30-8:30 pm, Youth Center
Saturday Morning Prayer & Share/OSL Group Sandy Lanier [email protected] Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 am, Rm-14 (Wilson Room), then breakfast at Molcas @10:45 am
Let’s go to the Movies Babs Clendenin [email protected] Wednesday afternoons; contact Babs for movie details
Misfit Muses Christine Havens [email protected] 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Youth Center, next meeting: 11/13
20s-40s Bible Study Reilly Purl [email protected] Next meeting: Mon., 11/6, 7:00-8:00 pm, Galaxy Café on Mesa, read 1 Corinthians 5-6 if you have time, bring your Bible
Wall Street Musing Chris Wilson [email protected] next meeting: Saturday, October 28, 8:30–11:00 am, Youth Center
Solos, for age 55+ Margaret Myers [email protected] Next meeting TBA
Wisdom of the World Spiritual Book Study Susan Ledenham [email protected] On hiatus
Album Art Josh & Darren Skyles [email protected] October mtg TBD, Youth Center
Sunday Lunch Group at Luby’s Kay & Leon Whitney [email protected] Sunday, 11/5 @noon-ish
Cookbook Dinner Group Bill Buros [email protected] Email Bill for more information
Espanol con amigos (Spanish with friends) Dot Strance [email protected] Beginning 9/7, every Thursday, 11:00 am at Mr. Gatti’s on Far West Avenue
Family Camping Group Brad Banister [email protected] April 20-22, Palmetto State Park (which you can check out here: https://youtu.be/nELqkOKmf1o)
Contemplative Photography Cathey Roberts [email protected] Contact Cathey for info
Art Among Friends Linda Fryer [email protected] Meets Tuesdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Cycling Group Adam Bartlett [email protected] Next meeting TBD
For more detailed group descriptions, we invite you to click this link, http://stmattsaustin.org/Connect/offshoots.html, or
go to the Offshoots page on St. Matthew’s website. Submitted by Christian Hawley
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The Pantry is bare, we need your care!
There’s been a high demand for items at the Caritas Food Pantry this week so please help us to replenish their stock by bringing one non-perishable food item with you to church on Sunday.
They are either completely out of, or critically low, on the following items: Peanut butter Pasta sauces (in cans or plastic bottles only please) Canned ham Pork and beans Canned fruit Hamburger/Tuna Helper meals. Right now they have plenty of tuna and black beans. There is also a need for shaving cream.
If you’d like to contribute toward the purchase of perishable food items for the pantry, please leave a $1.00 or more in the money box on the table in the Caritas Corner of the Commons. Thank you for your generosity. Submitted by Jane Baxter Lynn
Family Ministry News
Family Service Dates:
November 5 All Saints Day, Combined Services in the Sanctuary
November 12 Huffman Hall November 19 Family Camp at Inks Lake
November 26 Huffman Hall
Children’s & Youth Sunday Morning Formation
The Family Ministry Team has an exciting season of programming planned for this autumn. Susan and Travis will be offering a kid-friendly curriculum on health and wellness designed to dovetail with our adult programming for this fall. Continuing through the fall, we’ll be basing our gatherings on the Living Compass curriculum, “outfitting individuals, families, congrega-tions, and organizations with tools and training for the journey toward wellness and wholeness.” Our community as a whole will congregate Sunday mornings at 9:15 am in Huffman Hall; and children and youth will then break off for age-appropriate lessons on “Heart, Soul, Strength & Mind.”
Children's Choir Wants YOU!
St. Matthews children's choir meets every Sunday during the Sunday school hour (9:15-10:15 am) in the choir room!
We are now planning ahead for Advent and Christmas. The children will sing for the service of Lessons and Carols on December 3 and for the Family Christmas Eve service.
All children are welcome to join us in singing together and having a little fun! Please email Mary ([email protected]) or Susan Goodman ([email protected]) for more info.
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Youth Ministry News
Fall is in full swing and we’ve had an amazing start so far. Please join us for the following:
Sunday 11/5 (Sr. High Event) UT Campus Tour Want an early “taste” of college? Join Travis & UT students/interns for a campus walk & conversation. 6:00 pm drop-off at Torchy’s on Guadalupe; pick-up at the Episcopal Student Center Fountain at 8:00 pm. Please bring $ for dinner/Moojo :)
Sunday 11/12 (Jr. High Event) Movie Night
Join Travis & the team for snacks, fun, and a movie! Youth will vote—and there will be hot chocolate 6:00-8:00 pm, Youth Center.
Sunday 11/12 (Jr. & Sr. High) Volunteer Opportunity: Hope and Sesame Dinner (see page 2) Youth are needed to assist with clearing tables and washing dishes at 8:00 pm Sunday evening. Junior high youth, stay after Movie Night to help; senior high youth can join. Show up, or email Travis to sign up.
Sunday 11/19 (Jr. & Sr. High Service Event) UT Student Center All youth are invited to join us as we cook dinner for busy Episcopalians at the UT Student Center. Drop-off and pick-up will be at UT Episcopal Student Center. Exact time TBD
PNO—Parents’ Night Out Fall Schedule
St. Matthew’s offers Parents’ Night Out, a fun night for kiddos so that parents can have an evening out—once a month, guaranteed! We play with the children, create arts/crafts, watch a movie, etc. It is simple: make a reservation with Susan Goodman at [email protected] and bring a peanut-free dinner for your child(ren). No cost; donations appreciated. Be sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!
Fall Dates (5:00 - 9:00 pm, Huffman Hall):
Friday, November 17
Friday, December 15
SAVE THE DATE!—Inks Lake Camping Trip Saturday, November 18-19
Looking for a fun weekend activity with your family? Hiking, games, s’mores, fellowship, and more! St. Matthew’s has re-served multiple cabins/campsites. We hope you will join us. $125 for cabin and $75 for tent camping, includes all food and activities for the trip! If you prefer to just come out and join us for a meal, that works too! We can make that work and we are always super flexible. Payment is a guarantee that you have a spot. Contact Susan Goodman at [email protected] for more information.
Trunk or Treat
October 29, 2017—
Hogwarts, emojis, Dia de los
Muertos, and more! Oh my!
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In Our Prayers November 5–12, 2017 This list is read aloud at daily Evening Prayer (6:00 pm, Charlotte Cauley Gray Bell Tower Chapel)
and is included on the Intercessory Prayer Network.
Clergy: Justin of Canterbury; Archbishop; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Andy, Dena, Jeff, and Hector, our Bishops; Merrill, Christian, Travis, Chuck, Jerry, Jim, Margaret, and Seth, our clergy; Will, our seminarian.
Lay Leadership: the Staff, the Wardens, the Treasurer, the Vestry, the Day School Board of Trustees, the Endowment Committee, the Memorial Garden Committee, and all the other commissions and councils of the Vestry of St. Matthew’s.
Our Outreach Partners and Ministries: Kairos, Habitat for Humanity, El Buen Samaritano, Good Faith Ministry, MPAC, Job Support, Care for the Caregiver, Heifer Project, Casa Marianella, Caritas, Trinity Center, Women’s Story Book Project, Hope House, Honduras Good Works, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (IACT), Prayer Shawl Ministry, Threads of Love, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Daughters of the King, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, EfM, and the Episcopal Veterans Fellowship.
Our men and women in the Armed Forces and others who serve our country at home and overseas.
Our brothers and sisters in Christ who are actively being persecuted for your name, and all of God’s children who know suffering at the hands of war, disease, natural disaster, injustice, and oppression. Remembering especially the churches in Syria, Egypt, and Iraq, and the people of Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Holy Land; the people of Aleppo; the people of Jerusalem; keeping in prayer the people of Manhattan, Argentina, and Belgium, and the people of Thornton, CO; and all those around the world affected by terrorism and violence. Keeping in prayer all those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria, by the earthquake in Mexico, and by the wildfires in Northern California.
The students, families and staff of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School and other schools and seminaries: General Theological Seminary, Seminary of the Southwest, and Berkeley Episcopal Seminary at Yale Divinity School.
Those on our prayer list:
Ongoing Prayer Requests Martha Jacoby Mike & Jocelyn Wilson Lisa Miller
Alex Acosta Julie & family Shajuan Meyer
Barbara Borden Bill Kjellstrand New Prayer Requests Milo Nimori & family
Bob Boyd Laurie Wells Matson Ron Barlow Larry Richards
Jane Bray Suzanne McDaniel Sue Breen Ken Robertson
James Logan Brown Larry Nichols Laurie Brown Slaughter family
Jane Bugnand Craig Ramsey C. J. Carl Tanya Taylor
Mark Clifton & family Nancy Richards Rita Eccles Laurie Frucella Thaxton
Josie Dougherty Nancy & Joe Satterfield Gerardo Fajordo & family Minica Turner
Jack Eccles Bill Seaver & Earlyne Matt Fenner Sallie Wilson & family
Glen Ellis Jeffrey Seiler Jean Farris Fuller & family Mare Winter
Laura Everitt Virgie Seiler Carol Hitt Erin Vanderveldt
Janet Farrar Jim Sparks Hurricane Victims Tim Zecky
Emery Fisher Stephanie Allison Jones Those Who Have Died
Mary Lou Henshaw John & Georgia Tabor Judy & Sandy Richard Slaughter, Sr.
Carolyn Huffman Dale Van Horne Laura Bill Thomas
Altar Flowers Dedications
Altar flowers are given to the glory of God, by Judy & Don Neely in memory and thanksgiving of loved ones who
have gone before, by Mary Nell Frucella in memory of Mike Frucella on his birthday, and by Val Brown in loving memory of her parents.
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THE CHURCH OFFERS NURTURING AND EXPERIENCED CHILDCARE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING
9:00–11:45 am in Huffman Nursery for children newborn - age 4
Personal prayer teams are available during communion at the 10:30 ser-vice in the sanctuary. We have a prayer station on the west side in the gallery. All prayer requests and discussions are completely confidential.
Home delivery of communion is available if you are unable to come to church and would like Holy Communion brought to you on Sunday, please call the church office at 512-345-8314.
If you are unable to walk to the altar for holy communion today, please notify an usher and the communion elements will be brought to you where you are seated.
BE IN THE KNOW about parish events and news! You can subscribe to the St. Matthew’s email list by visiting our website at www.stmattsaustin.org and clicking the “Subscribe” button on our homepage.
All submissions, including prayer requests, for the Weekly Word must be re-ceived by the church office by Wednesday at noon in order to appear in the upcoming Sunday’s edition. Please send Weekly Word articles to Christine at [email protected] or [email protected]. Prayer requests, please send to Mickie at [email protected]
Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
If we can assist you in any way, please contact the Church Office.
Rector: The Rev. Merrill Wade Associate Rector: The Rev. Christian Hawley Curate, Family & Youth Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Travis Helms Rector Emeritus: The Rev. Charles Huffman Assisting Clergy: The Rev. Jerry Chapman, The Rev. Jim Williams, The Rev. Margaret Waters The Rev. Seth Deleery Seminarian: Will Berry Director of Music/Organist: Ms. Jean Farris Fuller Choral Director: Eric Johnson Family & Children’s Minister: Susan Goodman Children’s Choir Director: Mary Smith Our Vestry: Senior Warden, Lisa Hobbs; Junior Warden, Lisa Ottenbacher; Charlie Smith, Alison Street, Alexis Bagshaw, Becky Casares, Barbara Haynes, Mark Strickland, Jenny Bailey, Ganne McCullough, Matt Thompson, Christian von Wupperfeld, Mandy Hubbard, Jim Fryer, Anne Webster; Treasurer, Frank Lambert St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759 Telephone (512) 345-8314 FAX (512) 346-2085 www.stmattsaustin.org Follow us: Facebook: St Matt’s Austin Twitter: @StMattsAustin
ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sermon | Sunday, October 29, 2017 Sermon Series: Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional—Sept. 3–Oct. 29
The Rev. Merrill Wade “Acceptance & Perspective” http://tinyurl.com/Acceptance-Perspective-MW
Readings for Sunday, November 12 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matthew 25:1-13
Sunday, October 29, 2017: 8:00 am HE I, 29; 10:30 am HE II Sanctuary, 218; HE II Family Service, Huffman Hall, 142; 5:15 pm Contemplative , 12; 6:30 pm Soul of a Musician, 66; Total: 467
Wednesday, November 1, 2017: 7:00 am HE II, 7; 12:00 pm Service of Public Healing, 7; Total: 14
Vestry Persons of the Month:
Barbara Haynes & Becky Casares
Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under
Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed
handgun.
Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed
under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun
that is carried openly.