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St. Martin’s Episcopal ChurchSt. Martin’s Episcopal Church

Atop each of the spires of The Church is a three-dimensional

radiant cross, a symbol of Christ, the light of the world. There

are numerous references in scripture to Christ as the light

of the world (John 1:9, 14). These include the story of the

wise men coming to see the child Jesus (Matthew 2:1-15),

when Jesus was presented to the priests at the temple

(Luke 2:30-32), and Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist

(John 1:29). May St. Martin’s always be that light of Christ

to our city and region.

Our MissionTo bring by the power of the Holy Spirit as many people as possible to know, love, and serve God as revealed through Jesus Christ; and to be transformed into spiritually renewed disciples of Jesus who know, love and serve one another and the world.

Deadline for AnnouncementsThe deadline to submit information for The Star is two months before publication on the 10th of the month.

Church Offices717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056

Office HoursMonday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Individual department hours vary.)

PostmasterSend address changes to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church 717 Sage Road Houston, TX 77056-2199

Phone Numbers

Office ..............................................................713-621-3040

Fax ..................................................................713-622-5701

Activity Center .................................................713-621-8625

Café St. Martin’s ..............................................713-985-3847

Event Reservations .........................................713-985-3844

Library ...........................................................713-830-4118

Prayer Requests ..............................................713-830-4124

Preschool ........................................................713-621-2944

The Hope and Healing Center & Institute ........713-871-1004

The Island/Student Ministries .........................713-871-1004

Tours ...............................................................713-830-4117

Visitor Information ..........................................713-830-4126

Additional phone numbers and email addresses are at:stmartinsepiscopal.org > About St. Martin’s > The Staff

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The Star is an official publication of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church.

ON THE COVER

A portion of “Moses Finding Manna in the Desert” circa 1800s attributed to German artist Carl Friedrich Wendelstadt

Contents

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02 From the Rector

04 Stewardship 2017

06 From the Clergy

07 Worship, Sunday School

and Fellowship for Adults

10 Music St. Martin’s

12 Programs for All Adults

14 Programs for Women

15 Programs for Men

16 Student Ministries

17 Children’s Ministry

18 Outreach and Missions

21 Parish Life

26 Hope and Healing Center & Institute

27 Giving

13 I 26TH ANNUAL JOY OF GIVING MARKET

For more than 25 years the Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin’s have hosted this event that marks the beginning of the holiday season and benefits Outreach activities in the Houston community.

04 I STEWARDSHIP 2017

Graceful Giving is the theme for this year’s stewardship invitation for parishioners to exercise their faith by making a pledge to the work of Jesus Christ in and through St. Martin’s.

10 I CHOIR TOUR TO ENGLAND

St. Martin’s Choir tour to England included a four-day residency at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and private tour of Highclere Castle, the real life setting for Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey.

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several times. My older child seemed to take

it in stride, but the younger one stiffened in

fear. His eyes widened first, then he let out

a terrified scream and buried his head – his

entire body into the arms of his mother.

At that moment, nothing but the comfort

of his mother’s arms would soothe my boy.

It struck me at that moment (as it does today

more than 30 years later) that if a stranger

had come up and tried to comfort him, it

would have made things only worse; if a

distant relative did so, it would not have

been the same. No toy, or piece of candy, or

distraction would have made things better.

What did was being in the arms of someone

who had always been there for him (and

is still today I might add) – his constant

caretaker and protector, his loving mother.

Here’s where I am going with this: like my

wife, my boy’s mother – the Church, the

Body of Christ (and specifically for those

of you reading this who are members of

St. Martin’s) is your spiritual mother – it is

not just a place, but a living organism – the

outstretched and physical, emotional and

FROM THE RECTOR

Allow me to share a snapshot with

you that hangs in my mind from

a day at a Metro Stop in northern

Virginia. As some of you know,

Laura and I packed up our two children

and headed to Alexandria for three years

of seminary education beginning in 1989.

We, like most graduate students I know,

were living on a shoe-string budget. For this

reason, the federal tax dollars set aside to

allow for free admission to the many parks,

museums, art exhibits and concerts in the

Washington, DC area were a welcome gift

and wonderful escape.

We often found it easier to catch the Metro

train in and out of DC from our apartment

than to struggle with traffic along the Shirley

Highway (and even worse to find a parking

spot downtown!). At that time, our kids were

between one and three – sometimes they

were rolling along in our double-stroller, and

sometimes we carried one and strolled the

other. Our children got used to the trains –

in fact, it was almost a regular part of life.

Trains could be loud, and squeaky and

rumbling; but over time, that settled in and

they almost waited in anticipation for the

“train to come rumbling through...,” (cf. MTA,

for you Kingston Trio fans…).

But I remember one day, in particular.

It was a bit cold. The kids were a bit tired.

I had my older child in the stroller and

Laura had number two in her arms. The

train was making its way into the station –

as it always had…but for the first time…the

conductor blasted the horn…not once, but

spiritual arms of the Lord Jesus. St. Martin’s

is there for her children from the moment

they are born (visits to the hospital, baby

blessings, baptisms); through life’s journeys

(learning about Communion, Confirmation,

graduation, marriage, etc.); in good times

(birthdays, healings, celebrations); in scary

times (job loss, divorce, sickness, accident,

illness); and in dark times (death, burial, grief

recovery). There is no other set of arms

in life’s journey that equal those of

St. Martin’s.

When your child is born, it is not your

high school coach or college president who

regularly visits you in the hospital. When

it is time to arrange a baptism for your new

baby, your old college fraternity or sorority

is not the organization that walks with you

through this sacrament. Aside from the

wedding ceremony that lasts about 30

minutes, it is the Clergy and volunteers of

St. Martin’s, not the employees of your

reception venue or the band that plays

there, who help you prepare for the

marriage, which lasts for a lifetime. And

when you are struck through life in times

of grief, or terror, or fear – frankly, it would

be odd, if not completely out of place, if the

curator of the local museum or director of

the community theater came to pray and

offer the sacraments of the Church that

bring healing, hope and comfort in times

of great distress.

And to be clear, I loved my high school and

college years. I have great memories of my

wedding and reception. I am a big fan of

“Give us…” (Matthew 6:11)

This is a plea included in our Lord’s Prayer – the prayer our Lord Jesus gave to His disciples in response to their request that He teach them (and, of course, us) how to pray. The two words, alone, say much about God – they tell us that He invites us to ask Him to be generous with us – to give us those things we need (like daily bread, life, help, guidance, peace and so on), and even those things we may want (help, fulfillment, hope, joy, strength, health). Our God – is a giving God.

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The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr.

F R O M T H E R E C T O R

museums, the theater and the zoo; but they

cannot – they do not – replace what Jesus

Christ gives to me through the Church;

honestly, none of them come close.

So, when it comes time to consider all the

ways God “gives” to my family and to me

through the Church, through St. Martin’s,

then Laura and I pray about how we will

give of our own time, talent and, yes, our

financial resources to support its work. We

give to other worthy causes as well, but the

lion’s share goes to our “spiritual mother”

who walks with us from cradle to grave. And

when we consider all the times the Church

has been there for us, and our Christian

brothers and sisters – in good times and bad;

scary and wonderful – really, it is not even

something we hesitate to do.

The older we get, the more we find we

appreciate what God gives to us through His

Church; and so we find it a real joy not to

pull back, but to increase our giving every

year – even in those years when things might

have been tight, or the economic outlook

might have been a bit unsettled, because – as

we have found, when things are unsettling,

there is no tighter grip and comfort than the

grace of God through His Church family.

Now, as your rector, and fellow member

of St. Martin’s, along with your vestry, senior

council and the other Clergy of St. Martin’s –

We are inviting you to pray about how you

will respond to God’s generosity toward you.

We have all signed a pledge that we believe

and support the Biblical principle of “tith-

ing” – giving 10 percent of what God has

already given to us, back to His work. And

if we find we have not reached that Biblical

goal, then we pledge to consciously work to

achieve that goal by increasing our support

until we have reached it. Part of being a member of St. Martin’s is our privilege and right to share in its support by making an annual financial pledge to the work of Jesus Christ through our beloved Parish.

In response to God’s giving to us, we have

the opportunity to “give” – back to Him,

back to His work, back to His family – our

Mother Church, who embraces us day and

night, from beginning to end, with her

loving arms.

Some of you know the story about the man

who would not go a week without saying

“thank you.” Every Friday afternoon, as

the sun set on a vacant Florida beach, Eddie

Rickenbacker would walk alone to an

isolated pier, holding in his bony hand,

a bucket of shrimp – not for him, not for

fishing, but for the sea gulls.

After his walk, he would step out to the

end of the pier, stand and wait. Soon, the

lapping of the waves was drowned out by

the screeching of birds. They filled the sky

– covered the moorings and for about half

an hour, the bushy-browed, shoulder-bent

gentleman tossed the meaty morsels into

hungry mouths. When the food was gone,

the birds would linger around, perch on

his hat and Eddie would remember to

give thanks.

If you were alive 65 years ago this month,

in October 1942, you probably remember

the day that Rickenbacker and eight of his

fellow crewmen were reported missing at sea.

He had been sent on a mission to deliver a

message to General Douglas MacArthur

when his B-17, known as the “Flying

Fortress,” became lost, ran out of fuel and

ditched somewhere in the South Pacific.

The crew escaped into life rafts and battled

weather, water, sharks and sun, and after

eight days, when the rations ran out – they

battled hunger. It would take a miracle to

survive and a miracle occurred. After an

afternoon devotional service, the men

prayed and tried to rest. As Eddie dozed,

hat down over his eyes, something landed

on his head. It was a sea gull. If he could

catch it, it meant food – and he did. The

flesh was eaten. The entrails were used as

fish bait and the crew survived.

What was a sea gull doing 100 miles away

from land? Only God knows. But whatever

the reason, Rickenbacker was thankful.

As a response, every Friday evening, this old

captain walked to a pier, his bucket full of

shrimp and his heart full of thanks.

We would be wise to do the same. We

have so much in common with Eddie

Rickenbacker. Each week we gather around

His table to symbolically receive the broken

body and poured out life of One who landed

in our midst as a Sacrificial Visitor. We too

were rescued by One Who journeyed far and

gave the ultimate gift of generosity to us.

And we, each one of us, now has the

opportunity – and every reason – to look

into the heavens...and with all that we are,

and all that we have, offer our gift back

to God.

“Give…” It’s a good thing to pray about…

don’t you think? “Give…” It’s a good thing

to do. Join me, won’t you?


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Stacy and Dale Cheesman iii We joined St. Martin’s after we got married 30 years ago and

have raised our three children here. What we love the most

about this place is the family aspect. No matter what age you or

your kids are, there is a place here for you. It is remarkable that

a church the size and popularity of St. Martin’s continues to

work so hard to welcome new people to its fold, and try to adapt

to create more attractive venues for the younger people. We

truly wish that we had those options when our children were

younger. We truly feel blessed that we are able to be part of such

a wonderful church family, because that is what we see it as…

a family. And we will continue to support St. Martin’s church

any way we can, as much as we can, for as long as we can.

OUR STEWARDSHIP CO-CHAIRS

WHAT IS GRACEFUL GIVING?

• It is the fruit of prayer.

• It is a matter of the heart.

• It is a portion of what God gives back to us.

• True Graceful Giving blesses the lives of others!

• Graceful Giving is a wonder to behold.

Susie and Ira Green jr. We have been members of St. Martin’s for almost 25 years

and experienced the impressive growth in the Church and the

expansion of the facilities. We also have seen the ups and downs

of the local and national economy and the impact that it has

had on our fellow parishioners. The one constant over this

time has been the gracious contributions from our members of

their time, talent and treasures. We have seen the direct benefit

of this stewardship, as it has impacted positively the lives of

both of us and our sons throughout the years. We also have

experienced the positive impact and leadership position that

St. Martin’s affords with our outreach to the community,

particularly during times of need. St. Martin’s has had such

a profound impact on all of us and the greater

Houston community.

JOURNEY TOWARD THE TITHE If you have never pledged to St. Martin’s, please begin today.

If you have supported us in past years, please continue your

support; and if you have been blessed, or have come to

see with new eyes and a new heart just how very blessed you

are, consider increasing your support of St. Martin’s by 10%,

20%, 30% or more – because the more you give, the more you

bless the lives of others, the more you reveal your union with

Christ – and the more you make possible the very purposes

of God.


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ANNUAL GROSS INCOME 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% 10%

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Find the income level in the first column that most closely matches your income, and then follow the numbers

horizontally to determine levels of giving to St. Martin’s. Percentages are listed at the top, with tithing amounts (10%)

at the far right. Consider stepping up your giving by moving one or more columns to the right for your 2017 pledge.

OUR STEWARDSHIP TEAM

Rachel and Mike Fuqua and family

Shannon and Ernest Hunter II and family

Jackson Gillette

Maurine Alfrey Jennifer and Christian Van Arsdel

Whitney and Dennis Gormley and family

Kelly and David Leonard, jr.

Neal and Dan Meyer

Clyde Bridges


F R O M T H E C L E R G Y

A EUCHARISTIC COMMUNITY Our principal act of Christian worship is known by many different

names: the Holy Eucharist, Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper,

the Mass, the Divine Mystery and the Great Offering. Yet no matter

what we may call it, this powerful service always reminds us to be

thankful. In fact, the word Eucharist itself means “thankfulness”

or “thanksgiving.” From its earliest days, the Church has been a

Eucharistic community, a community of Thanksgiving.

Although the meals shared in 1st century Christian homes probably

looked very different from what we call Holy Communion today,

bread was broken, wine was poured and thanks were given all in

remembrance of Jesus. It’s pretty amazing to think that in two

thousand years of recorded history, not a single Sunday has passed

without some Christians somewhere sharing in this sacred feast.

The Eucharistic Prayer or Great Thanksgiving begins with the

Sursum Corda, which is Latin for “lift up your hearts.” This dialogue

comes from the Jewish tradition in which “lift up your hearts” was

an invitation to stand. Today we understand it not as a physical

invitation, but rather as a spiritual one in which we offer our hearts

to God, no matter their condition.

Next, comes the Sanctus: “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord.” This great hymn

of praise reminds us of who God is – the one living and true God

whom we and all the company of heaven praise and glorify! It’s

hard not to become thankful when we remember who God is and

what he has done for us.

The Eucharistic service goes on to tell us the story of our salvation.

It serves as a reminder that while we were yet sinners, Christ died

for us. When we went astray, God came looking for us. When we

were in death, God gave us life. In other words, something has been

done for us that we could not do for ourselves. Something has been

provided for us that we could not provide for ourselves. Therefore,

because we have received God’s grace through Christ, our entire

outlook on life should be one of gratitude, of thanksgiving.

The Rev. Chad T. Martin

Associate Rector for Evangelism

and Worship


W O R S H I P , S U N D A Y S C H O O L A N D F E L L O W S H I P F O R A D U L T SF R O M T H E C L E R G Y

SUNDAY SCHOOL PEER GROUPS Sundays

10:15 – 11 a.m.

Peer groups provide

an opportunity for

fellowship with

other people of your

age and some great

teaching. These

medium-sized

groups led by our

Clergy will study

Jesus’ parables – some of the most famous,

most powerful, most puzzling stories ever

told. We will study the Rev. Robert Farrar

Capon’s classical book on the parables,

Kingdom, Grace, Judgment. No matter how

familiar we may (or may not) be with Jesus’

parables, come ready to be surprised.

Parents of Young Children

Payne Education Center, Room 210/212

This group offers parents of young

children (infants through 5th grade) a

welcoming place to discuss the joys and

challenges of being moms and dads.

SEEKERS

(60s and up)

Sundays

10:15 – 11 a.m.

Activity Center, Aerobics Room

Seekers is a great place for couples and

singles to meet and study the Gospel

and other readings, and then branch

off into Church history, liturgy,

sacraments and other related areas.

We just have fun learning! Please come

and join our group.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES Fall Classes

Sundays, October 9 – November 13

10:15 – 11 a.m.

Activity Center, Upper Hall

Join the Rev. Chad Martin and the Rev.

R-J Heijmen to learn how the Episcopal

Church is like other Christian churches

and what makes our Anglican heritage

unique. Time will be spent discussing

The Book of Common Prayer, the Sacraments,

and the Church’s history and polity.

Adults have the opportunity to be

prepared for confirmation or reception

into the Episcopal Church by attending

confirmation class.

Fall Confirmation

Saturday, December 3

10 a.m.

The Church

With the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop

of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas For more information or to RSVP, contact Deb Tisch at 713-985-3817 or [email protected].

40s and 50s Scout Center

This group is looking forward to a great

year. We hope that you will join us for

wonderful times of teaching, discussion

and fellowship.

60s + Bagby Parish Hall

This class is for those 60 and above

who are eager to grow deeper in their

relationship with Christ. In-depth Bible

and book studies promise to be both

engaging and challenging as we apply

what we learn to our everyday life. It

will be a time of learning coupled with

an opportunity for great fellowship and

spiritual support.

20s & 30s The 20s & 30s meet on Wednesdays

throughout the year at various

locations. You are always welcome

to join one of the other Sunday

morning peer groups.


W O R S H I P , S U N D A Y S C H O O L A N D F E L L O W S H I P F O R A D U L T S

ORDER OF ST. LUKE THE PHYSICIAN Healing Prayer Service

Wednesday, October 5

5 – 6 p.m.

Old Church

This healing prayer service is held for

anyone in need of prayer for themselves,

friends or family. All interested

parishioners are invited to come and

take part in this service, as well as bring

anyone else who would like to receive

prayer, anointing and the laying on

of hands.

For more information, contact the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected].

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS SERVICE Sunday, October 2

5 p.m.

Lawn outside the Wayside Chapel

Whether your favorite pet has feathers or

fur, two wings or four legs, all are invited

to a special service in honor of the Feast

Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron

saint of animals. The service is followed by

a blessing by a member of our Clergy of

all creatures great and small. Please be sure

to keep your pets on leashes or in cages.

The service will not be held in the event

of rain. During the Blessing of the Animals

Service, Outreach will have a pet food

drive. Please bring canned or packaged pet

food that will be donated to Pet Patrol.

Special Workshop – Ways of Prayer

Saturday, October 29

9 a.m. – noon

Hope and Healing Center & Institute,

Room 201/203

Come learn some different approaches

to connecting with God and how you

can enrich your everyday prayer life.

This presentation, which is led by

the Rev. Suse McBay, will be based on

Richard Foster’s book Prayer (no purchase

necessary). A light breakfast and coffee

will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Reservations are requested by Wednesday,

October 26.

To make a reservation, contact Jennifer DiMichele at 713-985-3845 or [email protected].


W O R S H I P , S U N D A Y S C H O O L A N D F E L L O W S H I P F O R A D U L T S

Sunday, November 6

As is our tradition in years past, we will

reflect this day on our patron saint – Martin

of Tours. Having begun his adult years as a

soldier, his life was changed by a providential

encounter by the road – after which his story

as a servant of God within God’s church and

to God’s children began.

The Rt. Rev. Charles F. Duvall, Special Guest Preacher and Sunday School Teacher8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.The Church

Immediately following the Parish Family Picture

Bagby Parish Hall

Bishop Duvall, Second Bishop of the

Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast,

retired, is a Citadel graduate who received

his Master’s degree and Doctor of Divinity

from Virginia Theological Seminary, and

another Doctor of Divinity from the School

of Theology, University of the South,

Sewanee. He has served rural, suburban and

downtown congregations in both South and

North Carolina, and was Rector of Church of

the Advent, Spartanburg. As Bishop, he has

served as Chair of Kanuga Board of Directors,

Board of Trustees and Board of Regents

for University of the South, the House

of Bishops Theology Committee and the

Planning Committee. A native of Cheraw,

South Carolina, Bishop Duvall is married to

Nancy and has three grown children and

numerous grandchildren.

Celebrate St. Martin’s Day and Veterans Day

Parish Family Picture 10:15 a.m., Sharp In front of The Church

Veterans Day Observance 6 p.m.

The Church

We will gather in the evening to recall

not only Martin’s life as a soldier, but also

the lives of all who serve our nation’s Armed

Services and their families. Please join us for

this special service to honor our veterans, lift

them and their families up for prayer, and

pray for the protection of our nation and

peace throughout the world.

SPECIAL GUESTS

George P. Bush

Naval veteran and Texas

Land Commissioner

As Texas Land

Commissioner, George

Prescott Bush works

to ensure Texas veterans get the benefits

they’ve earned, oversees investments that

earn billions of dollars for public education

and manages state lands to produce the

oil and gas that is helping make America

energy-independent. Commissioner Bush

has dedicated his life to public service,

working as a public school teacher in Miami

after graduating from Rice University and

serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in

Afghanistan as an officer in the U.S.

Naval Reserve.

Commissioner Bush is a successful

businessman. He joined Akin Gump Strauss

Hauer & Feld LLP after earning his Juris

Doctorate at the University of Texas School

of Law. He subsequently co-founded

Pennybacker Capital LLC, a real estate

private equity firm, in 2007, and

St. Augustine Partners LLC, a Fort Worth-

based investment firm focused on oil and

gas transactions and consulting for private

businesses. Commissioner Bush is also

committed to helping fellow Texans

in his private life. He co-chaired a

$30 million capital campaign for Big

Brothers Big Sisters in North Texas and

served as the co-chairman of the Dallas/Fort

Worth Celebration of Reading.

The Honorable James A. Baker, III and Susan Garrett Baker

Chaplain Chip Fields

Garrison Chaplain,

Fort Hood, Texas

William E. Ramsey United States Navy

Vice Admiral (retired)

Adams C. McHenry, Jr. United States Marine Corps (veteran)

The Rev. John Bentley, Jr. United States Marine Corps Reserve

(veteran)

The Rev. James Cunningham

United States Air Force (veteran)

Arlen Ferguson

United States Coast Guard Reserve

(veteran)

Pamela J. Smith

United States Army Nurse Corps (veteran)

Ensign Paul Piana

United States Navy (active)

Piper Hardin

Senior Director of Development, USO


M U S I C S T . M A R T I N ’ S

Hereford Cathedral Concert and Reception

Friday, October 287 p.m.The Church

Hereford Cathedral is home to one

of the great cathedral choirs of Great

Britain with a choir dating at least as far

back as the 13th century. The choir will

sing favorites of the Anglican heritage

of superb choral music from the time

of Elizabeth I to the present day.

Choir at Highclere Castle

Hope and Rufus Griscom at Highclere Castle

Joe Stephens near St. Paul’s Cathedral


M U S I C S T . M A R T I N ’ SM U S I C S T . M A R T I N ’ S

ST. MARTIN’S CHOIR TOUR TO ENGLAND

Sixty-two members of St. Martin’s Parish

Choir left for the group’s fourth tour to

Europe in late July and returned a week

later with memories that will last a lifetime.

While the previous tour went to Austria

and the Czech Republic, this year’s

group stayed in England for a four-day

residency at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London

and then visited Highclere Castle in

Newbury. The Cathedral, which is perhaps

the most iconic building in the Anglican

Communion, is located on the highest

point in the City of London, Ludgate Hill.

The present Cathedral is the masterpiece

of Britain’s most famous architect Sir

Christopher Wren and was built between

1675 and 1710. It has been the site of many

famous events, including the funerals of

Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington,

and more recently the Diamond Jubilee of

Queen Elizabeth II.

St. Martin’s musical participation began

on Sunday afternoon when Dr. David

Henning, Director of Music and Parish

Organist at St. Martin’s, gave an organ

recital to a large audience. On Monday

evening, the Choir sang Eucharist led by

Kevin Riehle in the nave and choir stall area

of St. Paul’s. St. Martin’s Choir then sang

Evensong during the following three 5 p.m.

services to a large congregation and were

joined that Thursday evening by the Rev. Dr.

Russell J. Levenson, Jr. and his wife, Laura.

On Friday, St. Martin’s Choir had the rare

opportunity for a private tour of Highclere

Castle, the filming location of the popular

Downton Abbey television series. The group

was greeted by none other than The Right

Honorable Countess of Carnarvon, the

Eighth Countess of Carnarvon.

“Our Choir Tours would not be possible

without the wonderful support of all of

you who not only support our music

program on a weekly basis, but also give so

generously to supporting the tours,” says

Dr. David Henning. “The Choir, Kevin and

I are grateful for this support, and we look

forward to the wonderful musical events

in which we will participate in the future.”

Kevin Riehle and Dr. David Henning

Choir with Lady Fiona Carnarvon (front center) at Highclere Castle

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Sunday, March 266 p.m.The Church

St. Martin’s Choir will sing Missa in Angustiis

or Mass for Troubled Times, which was written

by Joseph Haydn in honor of Lord Nelson.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


P R O G R A M S F O R A L L A D U L T S

THE GATHERING Monday, October 24

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

The Gathering endeavors to use its time

and gifts to serve Church members and

others in our community who suffer with

memory loss. The program provides a

safe and loving environment filled with

creative and stimulating activities for

care partners, and allows their care givers

respite from the day-to-day care and often

difficult support required by care partners.

The Gathering’s activities are centered

around the timeless connection of music

– singing favorite songs together, enjoying

the camaraderie of games, reminiscing

with friends who can relate to their

experiences, making new friends while

participating in fun craft projects and

sharing the fellowship of a good meal.

For more information, contact Kathy Tellepsen at 713-301-4786 or [email protected], or the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected].

ORDER OF ST. LUKE THE PHYSICIAN Wednesdays, October 12, 19 and 26

5 – 6 p.m.

Payne Education Center, Room 207/209*

The Order of St. Luke

the Physician is a

dedicated healing

ministry with

St. Martin’s that

hosts a monthly

prayer service, and

meets every week

for group study and

prayer. Our book studies begin this fall

with Forgiveness is Healing by Rev. Russ

Parker. All are welcome to “come and see”

the Wednesday class.

*To learn about the OSL Healing Service

on the first Wednesday of each month in

the Old Church, see page 8.

For more information, email [email protected], or contact the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected].

SAINTLY STITCHERS Mondays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

10 a.m.

Activity Center, Upper Hall East

The men and women of Saintly Stitchers

are filling St. Martin’s with beautiful

needlepointed pew kneelers, prie-dieu

cushion for the Patron’s Chapel and

acolyte pew kneelers. Many kneelers

are complete and more are in progress.

Each pew kneeler bears a quotation from

scripture taken from the stained glass

windows. Our needlepoint is funded only

by donations. Kneeler sponsors choose

an honoree whose initials are stitched on

the back edge of the kneeler. Sponsor a

kneeler or join us to stitch, whether

expert or novice.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713-985-3817 or [email protected].

VESTRY NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

Current members of St. Martin’s may

nominate any confirmed member of the

Parish for consideration to serve on the

Vestry for the upcoming three-year term.

Nominations can be submitted for review

from August to October of each year. At our

Annual Parish Meeting we will vote

as a Parish to elect five new members to

serve for a three-year term on the Vestry.

Completed nomination forms for the

upcoming term must be submitted to

Brittney Jacobson by Friday, October 28,

2016. To request a Vestry Nomination

form, or if you have any questions or wish

to communicate with the Vestry, please

contact Brittney Jacobson, at 713-985-3821

or [email protected]. Nominations are to be kept strictly confidential – please do not inform the nominee or their family that you have nominated them.


P R O G R A M S F O R A L L A D U L T S

Early Bird Shopping NightTuesday, October 18, 4 – 8:30 p.m. $15 admission – with hors d’oeuvres

Wednesday and ThursdayOctober 19, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.October 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Free admission

For more information, call 713-985-3844 or visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/joy-of-giving-market.

Featuring 80+ high-end merchants offering stylish clothing, jewelry, one-of-a-kind accessories, unique home decor items and more

Find the perfect

Gift!

26th AnnualJoy of Giving Market

The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin’s present the


P R O G R A M S F O R W O M E N

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUPS St. Martin’s offers several opportunities

for women to pray not only during regular

Sunday services, but also throughout the

week. Additional prayer ministries include

the following:

The Moms’ Group Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26 9:15 a.m.


Join mothers of young children ranging

in age from infants to early elementary for

a time of fellowship, teaching, prayer and

support. The consistency of the meeting

time has created a very bonded group that

connects by engaging our faith and sharing

our lives together. Newcomers are always

welcome.

For more information, contact the Rev. Alex Large at 713-985-3849 or [email protected].

BookstoreGift Shoppe

St. Martin’s

• Purses and scarves

• Candles and picture frames

• St. Martin’s commemorative items

• Holding crosses

• Religious jewelry

• Greeting cards

• Baptism and confirmation gifts

• Bibles, prayer books and more

• Decorative items

Monday – Friday Sunday10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Accepting all major credit cards, cash and checks | Gift certificates availableLocated across from the Activity Center | 713-985-3840

Contmplative Prayer Group Mondays, October 10 and 24 1 – 3 p.m.

Bride’s Room

This group concentrates on meditation,

Bible reading, book study and prayer to

listen for God’s spiritual direction.

For more information, contact Ophelia Pujol at 713-812-1722 or [email protected], or the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected].

Wednesday Morning Prayer Group Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26 7:50 – 8:30 a.m.

Welcome Center

Please join us as we pray weekly for

St. Martin’s – our Rector, the Clergy and

staff – and the wonderful programs that

benefit us within our Church, as well as

those that reach out into our community.

For more information, contact Janie Putman at 713-782-3077 or [email protected], or the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected]. Global Prayer Group Mondays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 2 – 3 p.m. Hope and Healing Center, Room 204

Current events can leave us overwhelmed

and full of questions. We have found that

when we gather each week to pray, we

are participating in the plan that God has

for our world rather than worrying about

things out of our control.

For more information, contact Janie Putman at 713-782-3077 or [email protected], or the Rev. Suse McBay at 713-985-3823 or [email protected].

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING MONTHLY MEETING

DOK Around the World Saturday, October 8 10:30 a.m. – noon


The Order of the Daughters of the King

(DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of women

dedicated to a life of prayer, service and

evangelism. During this monthly meeting we

will learn about our global sisters who join

us in DOK and welcome our newly inducted

Daughters into our St. Martin’s chapter. This

will be an enlightening meeting where we

will learn more about our partnerships and

connections to DOK abroad.

For more information, contact [email protected], or Deb Tisch at 713-985-3817 or [email protected].


P R O G R A M S F O R M E N

MEN OF ST. MARTIN’S This group is open to all men of the Parish

of all ages, and any male guests and visitors.

We gather each Thursday morning through

May for a brief Bible reflection and then

break into groups for discussion, fellowship

and mutual support, along with several

special guest speakers. Breakfast is available

for a $5 donation. Reservations are not

required.

Thursday Morning Bible Study7 – 8 a.m.

Bagby Parish Hall

This program year we

are studying Galatians –

Experiencing the Grace of

Christ by John Stott. The

book may be purchased

for $10 at the Thursday

morning meetings or

in St. Martin’s Bookstore

& Gift Shoppe.

OCTOBER 6 Galatians 3

OCTOBER 13 Galatians 4 and 5

OCTOBER 20 No meeting – Joy of Giving Market

OCTOBER 27 Galatians 6

OCTOBER 29 Galatians 7 and 8

DADS’ BIBLE STUDYWednesdays, October 5, 12, 19 and 26

7 – 8 a.m.

Bride’s Room

Join the Rev. Alex Large and other dads

for this weekly Bible study as we seek to

connect the Gospel to our lives today.

Coffee, fellowship and teachings are led

by the Rev. Alex Large.

For more information, contact the Rev. Alex Large at 713-985-3849 or [email protected].

Kids’ Meals

Tuesday, October 25

5 – 6 p.m.

Activity Center, Fellowship Room

Men of St. Martin’s make approximately

800 sandwiches each month for Kids’

Meals, which is a first-responder to children

five years old and younger who face

debilitating hunger due to extreme poverty.

The organization currently serves six

Houston-area routes that target zip codes

all located within Beltway 8, where the

need is critical.


S T U D E N T M I N I S T R I E S

FOR ALL STUDENTSSunday Morning EYC 10:15 – 11 a.m. The Island

If you’re in middle school, you won’t want

to miss out on Episcopal Youth Community

(EYC)! Come see how God works in your

lives even when you don’t see it or feel it.

Not only will we have lots of fun, but also

more importantly we will learn about our

awesome God. For those in high school, we

began going through Before Amen, a book by

Max Lucado. Don’t worry about missing a

week. It’s a simple, easy-reading book. For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected], or Brandon Bajema at 713-830-4110 or [email protected].

MIDDLE SCHOOL 8th Grade Confirmation

Parent Information Meeting

Sunday, October 2

10:15 – 11 a.m.

Hope and Healing Center Auditorium

Confirmation ClassesSundays, October 30 – March 26

10:15 a.m.

Hope and Healing Center Auditorium

Confirmation Retreat (required)Friday – Sunday, November 11 – 13

Location to be announced

The St. Martin’s 8th grade Confirmation

class gives students the opportunity to

learn about and think through the Christian

message in a more intentional manner than

ever before. Through classes, discussion,

fellowship, service and retreat, these students

will be led through the journey from

childhood to adult faith.

Fall RetreatFriday, October 14 – Sunday, October 16

Cypress Valley Ranch in Spicewood, Texas

Friday at 5:30 p.m., gather at The Island

for dinner before leaving

Sunday around 3 p.m., return from retreat

Cost: $140 per student

If you are looking for a weekend away with

your friends where you can also grow deeper

in your faith then this trip is for you! All

middle school students and their friends

are welcome to come!

For more information, contact Florence Ritchie at 713-985-3843 or [email protected], or visit theislandlive.com.


C H I L D R E N ’ S M I N I S T R Y

COMMUNION CLASS

Sundays, October 2, 9 and 16

10:15 a.m.

Old Church

Join us for the three-week series teaching

children about the Eucharist sacraments as

the basis of our Christian faith. Designed for

children 3rd grade and older, the sessions

offer children an insight into the Lord’s

Supper and the act of taking Communion

each week in church. It’s designed to teach

children on a level they can understand

and know that all baptized Christians are

included at the table. Parents are required

to attend the classes with their child and

continue teaching at home as we prepare

the children for their Communion

Recognition service. Registration is required. For more information and to register, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/children.

COMMUNION RECOGNITION SERVICE

Sunday, October 23

9 a.m.

The Church

Children who completed the

Communion Class are recognized during

the 9 a.m. service in the Church. It is a

special morning for the families of the

communicants and we are blessed to look

forward to it each year! A reception

hosted by Children’s Ministry will follow

immediately after the service in Bagby

Parish Hall. All participants and their

families are invited to attend.

SUNDAY SCHOOLSundays

10:15 a.m.

Payne Education Center

God is good and faithful. He redeems

and saves! Those are our lesson titles in

Children’s Sunday school for October (to

name a few!). Join us as we discover more

about our amazing savior through stories

about Jacob, Esau, Joseph and Moses. Travel

with us through the Old Testament as we

guide kids along their spiritual journey by

using storytelling and discovery through

story response.


O U T R E A C H A N D M I S S I O N S

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AND MENTOR If you have questions or would like to volunteer for any of these events, please contact the Outreach office at 713-985-3811 or [email protected].

Kids’ Meals

4 – 5 p.m.

Activity Center, Community Room

Kids’ Meals provides and distributes

nutritious lunches to hungry preschool

children throughout Houston.

Stamping It Forward

4 – 5 p.m.

Activity Center, Community Room

No experience is required to help make

paper creations such as cards, boxes,

bags and more benefitting our Outreach

programs. Creative coaching is included!

All paper, embellishments, adhesive and

tools are provided.

Lord of the Streets

9 a.m. – noon

3401 Fannin

Lord of the Streets ministers to individuals

living in the Houston area who are

homeless and disadvantaged, or in

transition. St. Martin’s assists clients with

clothing, food and a vision program.

Church Under the Bridge

6:30 p.m., Leave from St. Martin’s parking lot

7:30 p.m., Worship service

2800 St. Charles Street

Church Under the Bridge ministers to

the homeless in downtown Houston by

serving a meal, serving as prayer partners

and providing praise music for the

worship service once a month.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 4

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS IN OCTOBER

THURSDAY OCTOBER 6

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15

SATURDAYS OCTOBER 22 and 29

The Beacon Day Center 10:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.

1212 Prairie

The Beacon is a day shelter in downtown

Houston that provides the homeless with a

meal, laundry services, shower facilities and

assistance.

Christian Community Service Center Work Days

9 a.m. – noon

3434 Branard Street

Church volunteers organize and distribute

food and clothing donations for Christian

Community Service Center, which

assists the poor, hungry, disabled and

otherwise needy.


HOUSTON: reVISIONreVision works to transform the lives

of at-risk and gang-affected youth by

connecting them to positive adult role

models, building a new community

around strong, affirming peer groups,

and preparing the youth for promising

futures through education and jobs.

Team Sports

7 p.m.

Trotter Family YMCA, 1331 Augusta Drive

Join us for a fun and casual softball

game – weather permitting. Wear your

Outreach t-shirt. Ages 13 and up.


Volunteer Orientation

6 – 7 p.m.

The Island

Attend this informative presentation

about our transformational ministry and

learn about the wide variety of volunteer

opportunities.

THURSDAYS SEPTEMBER 1,8,15, 22 and 29

Community Nights

6:45 – 9 p.m.

The Island

Please join us for prayer, dinner, break

dancing, basketball, soccer, Bible study

and fellowship.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2

THURSDAY OCTOBER 6

TUESDAYS OCTOBER 4,11, 18 and 25

THURSDAYS OCTOBER 6,13, 20 and 27

Prison Ministry

10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Clemens Unit

On the first Friday of each month

mentors minister to kids in prison

serving adult sentences. To learn more

about this transforming ministry, please

attend the reVision orientation on the

first Thursday of each month.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 7



“Our first stop was to visit Casa de Fe

(House of Faith) and meet up with Rev.

Linda McCarty, the Executive Director

of Faith in Practice (FIP). She gave us a

nice introduction and let us tour the

100 bed facility of Casa de Fe. The purpose

of Casa is to give medical patients and

family members a place to stay prior to,

and/or after their medical procedure that

was performed by a FIP volunteer medical

team. Often, the patients are coming from

remote villages that are extremely difficult

to get to. Getting a vehicle to bring a

patient into the city is a feat in itself.

If Casa wasn’t available, many of the

patients would not have been able to

come and receive the care they need.”

– Allen Kight

MISSION TESTIMONIALS In addition to going to San Jose, Costa

Rica and Cochabamba, Bolivia, five more

St. Martin’s parishioners went with Faith

in Practice to Antigua, Guatemala for a

non-medical mission. The group worked

alongside Guatemalan volunteers to help

paint, clean and repair the Hilario Galindo

Hospital, which is currently under

renovation and expansion. Here are

excerpts from two of their blogs.

To read more of the blogs, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/world-mission-partners-and-trips.

“It is so amazing how when there is a

common goal it doesn’t matter what

language you speak; friendships start to

form and the project begins to take place.

Together we all worked to begin to bring

a fresh new look to the Hilario Galindo

Hospital. St. Martin’s has found a very

special partnership with Faith in Practice

that has truly developed some very life

fulfilling mission trips to Guatemala and

this hospital. Guatemala is a country that

benefits greatly from these trips and so

many of the people, who otherwise would

not receive proper medical care, are being

seen and healed by doctors who come to

donate their expertise and time. What a

blessing!”

– Shelley Adams


P A R I S H L I F E

Summer 2016 – A new playground at Camp Allen has been made possible through a $60,000 capital

fund and $15,000 in grant funding from St. Martin’s. The playground, which features swings and spring

riders, is located adjacent to the tennis courts on the eastern side of the property.

Monday, August 15 – St. Martin’s Episcopal Preschool opened its doors for the 30th year to

welcome children in 18 classes. Fifty staff members were on hand to provide comfort and instill

confidence in children as they adjusted to their new classrooms and classmates. This year marks

the first year for the new bridge class that caters to the post pre-K children with a late spring/summer

birthday. To learn more about St. Martin’s Episcopal Preschool, visit smepreschool.org.

NAME THE THEME CONTEST FOR SHROVE TUESDAYParishioners have great ideas when it comes to picking the theme for our Shrove Tuesday Family Dinner. The heroes and Wild West themes at recent events were so popular that we want to continue this tradition – but we need your help. Join the fun and submit your idea for the 2017

Shrove Tuesday theme!

Email your entry to Bruce Morgan, Creative Director for Ministries, at [email protected]. If your idea is chosen, you’ll not only win a great prize, but also you and your family will be our special honored guests at the event. In addition, you can have a hand in helping with various “hat-a-gories”, entertainment, decor and more. Entries are limited to one per person. If duplicate themes are entered, the winner will be selected by the earliest date the entry is received. The deadline for entries is Friday,

November 18, 2016.


P A R I S H L I F E

Friday, August 19 – More than 200

parishioners, family members and friends

attended the Family Movie night showing of

the popular film Zootopia. Children of all ages

enjoyed the movie as well as great food

and fun prizes.

Sunday, August 21 – Parents of children from kindergarten through 5th grade met in Founders’ Hall and Payne Education Center while parents of children

from 6th through 12th grade met in the Activity Center for fun activities and to learn about all the programs, trips and retreats planned by Children’s Ministry

and Student Ministries for the upcoming year.


P A R I S H L I F E

BIRTHS

July 25Lawson Joseph Hoffman,son of Ashley and Trent Hoffman; grandson of Cyd and John Gillette

August 7Addisyn Antoinette Noelle Bajema, daughter of Robyn and Brandon Bajema

BAPTISMS

August 6Charles John Bopp V

August 7Emma Grace Alexander

August 13Kinsley Hazel AustinWilliam Leslie Doggett III

August 20Michael Adams Rigg, Jr.Ivan Gabriel Sledge

Sunday, August 28 – During Coming Attractions Sunday, parishioners heard from members of St. Martin’s Clergy, and representatives from several church

ministries and the Hope and Healing Center & Institute about all the opportunities for education, Outreach and events coming up in the next year.

August 27Megan Marie Brooks Colin Brown Helvenston

NEW MEMBERS

Ellen Ford Tommy Ford John Reckling

WEDDINGS August 6 Grace Prudence Lee and Evan Raymond Hofer August 13 Caroline Elizabeth Burke and Travis Baker Mossy August 20 Alyssa Kay Ramirez and Michael Carl Skarke August 27 Brooke DeBardeleben Young and Anner Jimenez

SYMPATHY July 12 Lincoln Todd Wilbanks August 3 Harriett Godley Bloxsom August 4 David Tuxworth Roark, MD

August 15 Katherine Hankamer Norris

August 17 Cynthia Sowell Weisinger

August 19 William James Wooten August 31 Jacqueline Miller Baldwin Evelyn Sanford Luckett


P A R I S H L I F E

Sherry Hunter and Lesley HoughSt. Martin’s Bookstore & Gift Shoppe

Sunday, August 28 – Go Texans! More than 40 parishioners, family members and friends boarded a bus to go to the Houston Texans game against the

Arizona Cardinals after having lunch at The Island. Everyone had a great time cheering the Texans on for a 34 – 24 victory.

Since coming to St. Martin’s more than

eight years ago, Sherry Hunter works full

time as Gift Shoppe Assistant and at the

reception desk. She is a native Houstonian

and has two children, Bailey and Dallas, and

a dog, Wyatt. “Working in both places allows

me to meet and see many people throughout

the day, which is a wonderful thing. During

my time here, I have gotten to know so

many nice people and developed some

great friendships. St. Martin’s has become

a very important part of my life.”

Lesley Hough has worked at St. Martin’s for

seven years, starting part time in the Gift

Shoppe. She now works full time as the Gift

Shoppe Manager and at the reception desk.

Lesley moved with her husband for his job

in Houston nine years ago from Worcester,

England where she owned a restaurant for

15 years. “I love not knowing what will

be walking through your door each day.

I have always enjoyed meeting new people

and getting to know them. This is my

perfect job.”

MEET ST. MARTIN’S – Sherry Hunter and Lesley Hough


P A R I S H L I F E

BEING EPISCOPALIAN – Learning About Liturgical Colors

Why is purple the color used during

Lent? Is blue always associated with

Advent? From red during Pentecost to

white at Easter, colors change according

to the season and play an important part

in the liturgy of the church. At St. Martin’s,

we use five basic liturgical colors:

Blue

Blue is a color associated with Advent,

a time of hope, expectation and

anticipation for the birth of Christ.

However, purple may be used in some

churches during Advent. This is because

during the Middle Ages blue was an

expensive color to reproduce and purple

was used instead. Purple also was the color

used by churches that followed the Roman

rite rather than the old English Sarum rite.

As the color associated with the Blessed

Virgin, blue is the theological color for the

season because it reminds us that during

Advent the church waits with Mary for

the birth of Jesus.

White

White is used for Christmas, Easter,

other feast days, baptisms, marriages and

funerals. It is the color of Jesus’ burial

garments and along with the color gold

symbolizes God’s greatest works – His birth

at Christmas and triumph over death at

Easter. As the color of celebration, joy and

peace, white is used for baptisms as we

celebrate the birth of another child of God,

at weddings for the union of two into one

family, and at funerals to recognize the

passage of a soul into the Kingdom of God.

Oxblood/Red

Oxblood/red is the color of the Holy Spirit

that recalls the blood shed for the faith and

the church. As a color of energy, power

and passion, it reflects the flames that

descended on the church at the Day of

Pentecost. While St. Martin’s uses oxblood,

red is also the liturgical color used by

other churches on Palm Sunday and

during Holy Week to represent the work

of the Holy Spirit at Jesus’ triumphal entry

into Jerusalem and His Passion. As the

color of the Holy Order of Bishops, red

is used at Episcopal consecrations,

ordinations and confirmations.

Green

Green is used during Epiphany (the season

after Christmas) and the “Ordinary Time”

after Pentecost Sunday. “Ordinary Time”

refers to the weeks and months between

special seasons, such as Advent, Christmas,

Lent and Easter. This season usually falls

within the late spring and summer months

when the world grows green with plants

and trees, thus symbolizing our spiritual

growth in Christ that is nurtured by the

church.

Purple

Purple is used during Lent, a time of

penance, humility and renewal. It helps

us remember that we are preparing for the

coming of Christ. The 40 days of Lent

correspond to the 40 days Jesus was

tempted in the wilderness and 40-year

journey of Israel from slavery to a new

land. On Ash Wednesday, ashes are placed

on foreheads with the words, “Remember

that you are dust, and to dust you shall

return.” (The Book of Common Prayer,

p. 265)


H O P E A N D H E A L I N G C E N T E R & I N S T I T U T E

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND CHALLENGES FOR HARRIS COUNTY With Asim A. Shah, MD, Chief of Psychiatry, Baylor Harris Health System/Ben Taub Hospital Tuesday, October 4

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Texas has the highest rate of medically uninsured citizens among any state at 25.2 percent and Texas is rated second to last in per capita mental health funding compared to other U.S. states. Harris County has the second highest rate of uninsured citizens among Texas counties at 25.4 percent. Forty-five percent of individuals with behavioral health needs are uninsured in Harris County, creating a lot of challenges for citizens of the county. This presentation will focus on some of these challenges and possible recommendations.

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT GETTING OLDER? WHAT IF THAT’S WHEN THE REAL ADVENTURE BEGINS?

With Amy Grant, Grammy Award winning singer and top-selling Christian music artist. In collaboration with Episcopal Church Women, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

Tuesday, October 11 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join the Hope and Healing Center & Institute and the Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin’s to welcome Amy Grant. Co-chairs Nancy Bynon and Melinda Berkman invite you for fellowship at 11 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. in Bagby Parish Hall. Tickets cost $40 per person. To register, visit bit.ly/AmyGrantLunch.

LUNCH AND LEARN LIVING THE SINGLE PARENT LIFE – WITHOUT LIMITS With Jayna Haney, MS, Founder, The Bridge Across for Single Parents and Stepfamilies

All classes, seminars and special events are free of charge unless

otherwise noted. Reservations are requested. Activities are held

in the Hope and Healing Center & Institute that is located on

the east side of the St. Martin’s Episcopal Church campus.

For information or to register, call 713-871-1004 or visit

hopeandhealingcenter.org.

Wednesday, October 12

Noon – 1 p.m

Yes, single parents can be very happy, confident and fulfilled in their life. But many don’t feel this way -- they worry about their parenting, suffer guilt or regret they can’t shake, or wonder if they are missing something. Discover what actually holds single parents back, understand the fundamental purpose of single parent life, and learn the important strategies you need to focus on as a person, parent and future partner. Create a happier and more satisfying life for yourself and your children.

TOUGH GUYS AND DRAMA QUEENS – HOW NOT TO GET BLINDSIDED BY YOUR CHILD’S TEEN YEARS With Mark Gregston, Founder and Executive Director, Heartlight Ministries. Presented by Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Saturday, October 15

9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mark will discuss parenting in today’s culture and why traditional parenting is no longer effective and offers a new model for parenting teens. He will share from decades of working with teens and families about certain parenting techniques and perspectives that are no longer effective in parenting teens and pre-teens and even those that do more harm than good. Mark will explore a new model to help parents connect and relate to their teen and discuss how to move from a “teaching” model to a “training” model once kids become adolescents.

BIPOLAR DISORDER AND CO-OCCURING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS With Sudhakar Selvaraj, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UT Health Science Center and Director of UT Health

Student Counseling Center. In collaboration with Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston

Tuesday, October 18 Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Substance use disorders can be prevalent among individuals who have bipolar disorder. We will discuss clinical presentation and implications for treatment of substance use disorders when co-occurring with bipolar disorder.

WOMEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERIES – BIOLOGICAL BASES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE With Dr. Matthew S. Stanford, Chief Executive Officer, Hope and Healing Center & InstitutePresented by The Junior League of Houston, Inc.

Wednesdays, October 196:30 – 8 p.m

What are the factors that lead an individual to physically abuse their intimate partner? Research suggests that not all perpetrators of intimate partner violence are the same and their response to treatment may depend on these subtypes. In this presentation, Dr. Stanford will look at the psychology and neuroscience of intimate partner violence.

LUNCH AND LEARN: THE SEASONS OF A WOMAN’S LIFE With Deborah A. Olson, MA, LPC, Galleria Counseling & Consulting

Wednesday, October 26Noon – 1 p.m.

Explore how women are constantly needing to adapt as they pass through new seasons and chapters of life. Women wear many hats and thus play many roles during their lifetime, which may cause challenges, stress and emotional adjustment issues. In this seminar, Deborah will share her tips for helping women navigate these ever-changing, challenging waters of life without losing themselves in the process.


G I V I N G

A gift to the Saint Martin’s Endowment is a wonderful way to remember or honor your loved ones. The funds of the Endowment

may be designated as you wish, strictly for special needs within St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, or for needs of those outside St. Martin’s.

Giving gifts to the Endowment in memory of loved ones who have died, in honor of someone, or for any other reason, are excellent

ways to ensure that the heritage of St. Martin’s will continue. Those honored and the families of those remembered will be notified of

your gift. Checks may be sent to St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056, with an enclosed note indicating

the names of those being honored or remembered. Please include your name, address, telephone number and information on others

to be notified. For more information, contact Liz Gallien at 713-830-4139 or [email protected].

To the Activity Center Fund In Memory of: Suzanne Harvey by Susan Cannon Jean Edwards Susan Edwards Paulette Howard Rosalind Kokolis Joyce Medlin Joanne Miller Christine Smith Pam Stout Lisa Zummo

To the Cloister Garden Fund In Memory of: Belen Schall by Jodie and Jeff Holstien

Patricia and Harry Hopson

Lynn and John Russell

Ellen and Charles Sheedy

Edwin Dyer by Cherry and John Schwarz

Fred M. Schall, Jr. by Jodie and Jeff Holstien

To the Endowment Fund In Memory of: Claude Edward Delaney by Pat SorrellDiane Gay by Jennifer and Chris Van Arsdel Mae Joyce and Grantland WagnerDr. David T. Roark by Mary and Will Williams, Jr.Harriett Bloxsom by Kay and Chico Cravens, Jr. Helen and Hector Janse, Jr. Helen LittleJacqueline Hammett Anderson by Daisy QuayleKatherine Hankamer Norris by Jim and Susan Baker, III Clyde Bridges Ann and Michael Halverson Beverly and Carl Parker

Jack M. RainsLee P. Moncrief by Nancy MoncriefMaggie Holstien by Kay and Ron WalkerNancy Akers by Elizabeth SleeperSuzanne Harvey by Martha Bair Mary Jean and Jim HardyTheodore “Ted” Leslie by Leila Perrin Daisy QuayleZoe Miller by Cynthia and Robert Nelson

To the Endowment-Inreach Fund In Memory of: Dr. David T. Roark by Flo Crady Susu and Fred Meyer Carolyn Berry Moore Louise Ratz Sue SikesGerald Westbrook by Laura Griesinger To the Endowment-Outreach Fund In Memory of: Dr. David T. Roark by Dr. and Mrs. John Caudill Carol and Sim Lake, III Mary Frances MonteithVirginia Kirkland Innis by Mary Frances MonteithPhillip L. Mann by Marleen and Carlos Kepke

To the Hope and Healing Center Fund In Memory of: Preston Moore, Jr. by Mary Hale McLeanStephanie Ebert Adams by Mary Hale McLeanDr. David T. Roark by Virginia Abercrombie Sandra and Gary Allcorn

Lewis E. Brazelton III Cathy and Bob Brewton Dianne and John Brock Ken Carter Park Carter Trish and Dunbar Chambers Kay and Tom Clanton Barbara and Bob Collie, Jr. Grace and Louie Crapitto Linda and Mack Denison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Dickson Tamara and Pat Dyer Gus K. Eifler Lynn and Edward Ellison Susan and Donald Evans Thomas Hall, Jr. Bob Harbison Sally and David Harvin Dealey and David Herndon Beverly and Kevin Holcomb Jodie and Jeff Holstien Betsy and Bubba Hudson, Jr. Ralph Hull Ann and Johnny Johnson Ann and Tom Kelsey Mary King Carol and Charles Kingswell-Smith Lucy and Michael Kuhn Susan and John Landrum Rolanette and Berdon Lawrence Carter and Bill Lee Walter Mayfield Jack Mayfield, Jr. Leslie and William Miller Mary Catherine Miller Pat Milner Cynthia and Robert Nelson Carol Ann and Bob Paddock Lawrence J. Pirtle Nedaye and Douglas Potts James Ray Elizabeth and John Ray, Jr. Lynn and John Russell Virginia and Saib Saour Thomas Simmons, Jr. Stephanie and Gavin Smith C. Richard Stasney

Remembering and Honoring Loved Ones and Friends


G I V I N G

Annette and George Strake, Jr. Walter Taber, Jr. Judy and Charles Tate Mary and Charles Teeple Margaret Thibodaux Ginya and Clayton Trier Virginia Seale Watt Barbara Weber Elizabeth and Chip Webster Lettalou Whittington Ronald Woliver The Kugle Family The Long Family The Moore-Young Family The Pearce Family

To the Outreach Ministries Fund In Memory of: Dr. David T. Roark by Virginia Abercrombie Sandra and Gary Allcorn Lewis E. Brazelton III Cathy and Bob Brewton Dianne and John Brock Ken Carter Park Carter Trish and Dunbar Chambers Kay and Tom Clanton Barbara and Bob Collie, Jr. Grace and Louie Crapitto Linda and Mack Denison, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Dickson Tamara and Pat Dyer Gus K. Eifler Lynn and Edward Ellison Susan and Donald Evans Thomas Hall, Jr. Bob Harbison Sally and David Harvin Dealey and David Herndon Beverly and Kevin Holcomb Jodie and Jeff Holstien Betsy and Bubba Hudson, Jr. Ralph Hull Ann and Johnny Johnson Ann and Tom Kelsey Mary King Carol and Charles Kingswell-Smith Lucy and Michael Kuhn Susan and John Landrum Rolanette and Berdon Lawrence Carter and Bill Lee Walter Mayfield Jack Mayfield, Jr. Leslie and William Miller Mary Catherine Miller Pat Milner Cynthia and Robert Nelson

Carol Ann and Bob Paddock Lawrence J. Pirtle Nedaye and Douglas Potts James Ray Elizabeth and John Ray, Jr. Lynn and John Russell Virginia and Saib Saour Thomas Simmons, Jr. Stephanie and Gavin Smith C. Richard Stasney Annette and George Strake, Jr. Walter Taber, Jr. Judy and Charles Tate Mary and Charles Teeple Margaret Thibodaux Ginya and Clayton Trier Virginia Seale Watt Barbara Weber Elizabeth and Chip Webster Lettalou Whittington Ronald Woliver The Long Family The Pearce Family The Kugle Family Maria and Chris Pappas Debbi Smith

To the Saintly Stitchers Fund In Memory of: Harriett Bloxsom by Audra and Chris Bloxsom Betty Ann Graves Carole and Jim Looke Elizabeth C. Walter Marilyn Wright and Family

Cain & Skarnulis PLLC

June and Howard Tellepsen by Karen Tellepsen

To the Serenity Garden Fund In Memory of: Nan Luckett Williams by Elizabeth Williams To the St. Martin’s Children’s Preschool Fund In Memory of: Frank David Burns by Helen and Bob Blacklock To the Gathering Fund In Memory of: Katherine Hankamer Norris by Mary Kaeppel

To the Wayside Chapel Fund In Memory of: Dr. David T. Roark by Tellepsen Family

William James Wooten

by Mary and Jerry Bell

Dianne and John Brock

Jodie and Jeff Holstien

Carol and Charles Kingswell-Smith

Carolyn Lange

Margene and Bill Lloyd, Jr.

Mary Catherine Miller

Mary Frances Monteith

Elizabeth and Matthew Rotan

Jeanie and Collis Sanders

Anita and Fred Schall, III

Judith and Bobby Shackouls

Tracy Smyth To the Endowment Fund In Honor of: Marion and Stuart Nixon by Sheryl Arthur Michael Puckett

To the Endowment-Inreach Fund In Honor of: Scott J. McLean by Barbara and Tom Press

To the Outreach Ministries Fund In Honor of: Roger Swanson by Wednesday Morning Breakfast Group

To the Pastoral Care Fund In Honor of: Duke Ellen Swinney by Ross Dunn

To the Endowment Fund In Thanksgiving For:Adele and Ber Pieper by Jackie Taylor

Logan Anderson Moncrief, Jr. by Nancy Moncrief

To the Saintly Stitchers Fund In Thanksgiving For:Howard Tellepsen, Jr. and Family

Tom Tellepsen II and Family

Ellen Kirkpatrick Ault and Family

Loren Kirkpatrick and Family

by Karen Tellepsen

The Wang Family

by Wei Wang


G I V I N G

Altar Flowers Given to the Glory of GodTo give altar flowers for The Church, Narthex, Old Church or Chapel in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion, please

contact Barbara Piana, Worship Services Coordinator, at 713-830-4116 or [email protected]. Floral gifts also may be given

to the Garden of the Holy Cross flower fund in memory or in honor of a loved one.

August 7 The Church

On the occasion of their marriage by Grace Prudence Lee and Evan Raymond Hofer

The Chapel

In thanksgiving for the baptism of Charles John Bopp V by Amanda Raddatz Bopp and Charles Bopp

August 14 The Church

In memory of Addie Hamilton by Tonya and Hank Hamilton


The Narthex

In memory of Kevin Maurice Weldon by Virginia and Chris Goble

August 21

The Church

In thanksgiving for their 50th wedding anniversary by Sharon and Lovell Aldrich

In thanksgiving for their 50th wedding anniversary by Martha and Bill Smith

The Chapel

On the occasion of their marriage by Alyssa Kay Ramirez and Michael Carl Skarke

In memory of Mary Gray and Earl Lester on their wedding anniversary by Linda and John Griffin, Laura and Jack Schuhmacher, and Allison and Philip Lorenzo

In memory of Dr. David T. Roark by Pace and Homer Moore

August 28

The Chapel

On the occasion of their marriage by Brooke DeBardeleben Young and Anner Jimenez

Church campus caladiums are given in memory of Helen Wheat by Melanie Whatley and Angela Cheves

Volume 22, Issue 8, October 2016

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WORSHIP SERVICES

With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin’s provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. Rite I is the form regularly used. All Christians baptized in the name of the Trinity are welcome to receive Holy Eucharist in the Episcopal Church.

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SUNDAY

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, The ChurchSpoken service with sermon

9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (first, third and fifth Sundays) or Morning Prayer (second and fourth Sundays), The ChurchFamily service with hymns, anthems and full Choir; feast days and other special events may affect the 9:00 a.m. worship schedule.

9:15 a.m. Family Table, Holy Eucharist, Old Church Family-friendly contemporary worship

11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, The Church Traditional service with hymns, anthems and full Choir

11:15 a.m. The Altar, Holy Eucharist, Old Church Contemporary worship for all ages

6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, The ChurchTraditional service with hymns, anthems and choir; casual attire

Healing prayer, or prayer for any need, is offered after each service in The Church in the Patron’s Chapel located to the left of the Altar.

Child care is available for newborns – pre-K for all Sunday morning services.

For the sermon schedule and sermon audio, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Audio copies of Sunday sermons also are available through the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe for just $4.

WEDNESDAY

7:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

Noon Holy Eucharist followed by the Sacrament of Healing (Holy Unction), Chapel

6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

The Order of St. Luke the Physician offers a Healing Prayer service from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Old Church on the first Wednesday of each month.

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