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W eekly W ord November 26 DecemBer 3, 2017 The Life of the Parish November 26–December 3, 2017 The Church Calendar can be accessed on the St. Matthews Website: http://stmattsaustin.org/About/resources.html Evening Prayer Daily at 5:15 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 Matthews Endowment Committee. November 26 Bernadette Noll Bernadette is a writer, maker, creative thinker, community collaborator ,and author of three books: Make Stuff Together, Slow Family Living, and Look At Us Now: A Creative Family Journal. She'll be talking with our St Matt's family about holiday resiliency as we prepare our loved ones for Advent and Christmas. All ages gather in Huffman Hall; the Children’s and Youth groups may separate for a Living Compass-inspired conversation. Monday Clergy Class Now Through December 18| Noon | Room B-18 For the month of November through December 18, the Rev. Merrill Wade is leading a 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 Class Update: In week 3, we read through Acts 10; we will begin with chapter 11 on November 27. Holiday Remembrance Eucharist Sunday, November 26 | 5:00 pm | Sanctuary Our faith tells us we return to that place of unbridled love we have always longed for. The flicker- ing light of many candles, the hushed atmosphere of reverence for loved ones, the quietly-shed tears of release, and the hope for our own souls, interspersed with Taizé chants, unites us to those we miss and to others we sit near who feel their own losses. With grateful hearts, we remember. Please join us for this annual contemplative service of remembrance to honor our loved ones who have gone before us, or who may not be present for this holiday season. The sanctuary will open early for those who wish to come and light candles in memory of a loved one. The service will begin at 5:00 pm. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to walk the labyrinth; you’re also invited to a quiet reception in the narthex . Many thanks to the St. Matthew's Pastoral Care Council for hosting the reception. Submitted by Linda Fryer Its Time for Angel Tree Ministry! The Angel Tree program is designed to provide a gift to a child in the name of his or her incarcer- ated parent. This year St. Matthew’s will provide gifts to children in various parts of the state by sending a Christmas card with a $25 Walmart gift card and a note from the incarcerated parent. Tables for Angel Tree will be set up in the Commons and Huffman Hall where you can select a child to support this Christmas season. It’s simple to do! After you select a child’s name from the table, purchase a $25 gift card from Walmart, write the parent’s message in the card provided and mail it. Look for the Angel Tree tables after the 10:30 service on December 3 and December 10. Submitted by Linda Noy Tonight

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W e e k ly W o r d N o v e m b e r 2 6 – D e c e m B e r 3 , 2 0 1 7

The Life of the Parish November 26–December 3, 2017

The Church Calendar can be accessed on the St. Matthew’s Website: http://stmattsaustin.org/About/resources.html

Evening Prayer Daily at 5:15 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 26 Bernadette Noll Bernadette is a writer, maker, creative thinker, community collaborator ,and author of three books: Make Stuff Together, Slow Family Living, and Look At Us Now: A Creative Family Journal. She'll be talking with our St Matt's family about holiday resiliency as we prepare our loved ones for Advent and Christmas. All ages gather in Huffman Hall; the Children’s and Youth groups may separate for a Living Compass-inspired conversation.

Monday Clergy Class Now Through December 18| Noon | Room B-18

For the month of November through December 18, the Rev. Merrill Wade is leading a 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

Class Update: In week 3, we read through Acts 10; we will begin with chapter 11 on November 27.

Holiday Remembrance Eucharist Sunday, November 26 | 5:00 pm | Sanctuary

Our faith tells us we return to that place of unbridled love we have always longed for. The flicker-ing light of many candles, the hushed atmosphere of reverence for loved ones, the quietly-shed tears of release, and the hope

for our own souls, interspersed with Taizé chants, unites us to those we miss and to others we sit near who feel their own

losses. With grateful hearts, we remember.

Please join us for this annual contemplative service of remembrance to honor our loved ones who have gone before us, or who may not be present for this holiday season. The sanctuary will open early for those who wish to come and light candles in memory of a loved one. The service will begin at 5:00 pm. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to walk the labyrinth; you’re also invited to a quiet reception in the narthex . Many thanks to the St. Matthew's Pastoral Care Council for hosting the reception. Submitted by Linda Fryer

It’s Time for Angel Tree Ministry!

The Angel Tree program is designed to provide a gift to a child in the name of his or her incarcer-ated parent. This year St. Matthew’s will provide gifts to children in various parts of the state by sending a Christmas card with a $25 Walmart gift card and a note from the incarcerated parent.

Tables for Angel Tree will be set up in the Commons and Huffman Hall where you can select a child to support this Christmas season. It’s simple to do! After you select a child’s name from the table, purchase a $25 gift card from Walmart, write the parent’s message in the card provided and mail it.

Look for the Angel Tree tables after the 10:30 service on December 3 and December 10. Submitted by Linda Noy

Tonight

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Advent Noon 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

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. If you missed the parish choir performance on All Saints Sunday, this is your chance to hear it. Jean Fuller will be accompanying the choirs on our new Johannes organ.

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

Chorus Austin Concerts at St. Matthew’s

How Great Our Joy, Presented by The Schola of St. Matthew’s Saturday, December 16 | 7:30 pm | Sanctuary

featuring works by Pärt, Lauridsen, Ešenvalds, and Paulus Concert for The Parish Choir’s UK Summer Tour 2018 Free admission; donations gratefully accepted

Worship at St. Matthew’s

December 3 First Sunday of Advent 10:30 am Lessons and Carols, Combined Service, Sanctuary

December 10 Second Sunday of Advent 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Sanctuary Family Eucharist, Huffman Hall

December 18 Third Sunday of Advent 10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Sanctuary Family Eucharist, Huffman Hall

Soul of a Musician Series

The Cotton Mather St. Matthew’s Christmas Show

Sunday, December 17 | 6:30 pm | Iron Cactus North

Advent is a special time of year; time to slow down in anticipation of the

Christ child’s birth. We invite you to join us at any of these services and

concerts, and take part in the wonder and joy of the season.

Living Compass Advent Devotional December 3, 10, and 17 | 9:15 am | Huffman Hall

If you liked our Lenten series with the Living Compass devotionals and small groups, you're going to love our Advent series. The Rev Travis Helms will facilitate our classes titled "Practicing Wonder with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind." Huffman Hall 9:15

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Soul of a Musician Series Returns Sundays | 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. 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 26 No show tonight

December 3 Matt the Electrician www.matttheelectrician.com

December 10 Dawn and Hawkes www.dawnandhawkes.com

December 17 The Cotton Mather St. Matthew’s Christmas Party

Yoga with Sarah Sundays November 5, 12, and 26 | 5:00 pm | Fun & Fitness Room

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

Christmas Worship at St. Matthew’s All services in the Sanctuary

Sunday, December 24

Fourth Sunday of Advent 10:30 am Morning Prayer, spoken

Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Children’s Pageant and Holy Eucharist

8:00 pm Candlelight Choral Concert & Festival Choral Eucharist

11:00 pm Solemn Christmas Mass with incense and candlelight Music by The Schola of St. Matthew’s

Monday, December 25 Christmas Day

10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with music followed by a St. Matthew’s & St. Michael’s Christmas hike at Bull Creek

Sunday, December 31 First Sunday after Christmas Day

10:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Combined Service Christmas Carol Sing, with oboe

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a gift of food for those less fortunate

As you enjoy your Thanksgiving celebrations this week, please be generous with your donations of non-perishable food items for those less fortunate than ourselves who rely on the Caritas Food Pantry for sustenance.

This week’s needs* are:

Canned Chili Canned Ham Canned Pork and Beans Hamburger/Tuna Helper Meals Spaghetti Sauce (in cans or plastic bottles only please) Pasta noodles Canned Mixed Vegetables Canned Fruits Peanut Butter

*You’re welcome to bring other items too. There is also a need for shaving cream.

This week’s item for our St. Matt’s Children for Caritas Children program is applesauce.

If you’d like to contribute towards 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. Grateful for your generosity. Submitted by Jane Baxter Lynn

Helping Our Neighbors (HON)—Homeless Outreach in Northwest Austin Friends, for those of you interested in participating, however much or little, in the ministry to help our homeless neighbors in Northwest Hills, here is an opportunity for service:

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 particular 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

Invitation: Fellowship Breakfast with Guest Speaker Dean Busboom Saturday, December 9 | 8:00-9:30am | Huffman Hall

All men & women are invited! MARK your calendars to attend the December breakfast meeting.

Dean Busboom explores the intertestamental period, roughly the 400 years preceding the introduction of the New Testament. This period provides context for ready acceptance of Christ and his message from God, as found in scripture. This is a timely discussion, as the "Sing-It-Yourself” Messiah Chorus Austin concert occurs on December 16. Dean, who is the Senior Adults Pastor at Riverbend Church, leads a semi-annual pilgrimage to the Holy Land, exploring the spiritual, cultural, and historical significance of the land located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. Dean shared his experiences from his 5th trip to Israel and 3rd trip to Jordan at our February, 2017 Fellowship Breakfast.

So that we may 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 Chapter of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew, striving for the disciplines of Prayer, Study, & Service. Submitted by Don Neely

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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 16 meeting will be rescheduled due to a last minute schedule change for Susan.

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] Wed. afternoons; contact Babs to be put on email notification list

Misfit Muses Christine Havens [email protected] 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Youth Center, next meeting: 11/27

20s-40s Bible Study Reilly Purl [email protected] Next meeting Mon., 12/4, 7:00 pm

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] Next meeting Mon., 12/11, time TBD

Sunday Lunch Group at Luby’s Kay & Leon Whitney [email protected] Sunday, 12/3 @noon-ish

Cookbook Dinner Group Bill Buros [email protected] Email Bill for more information

Espanol con amigos (Spanish with friends) Dot Strance [email protected] Every Thursday, 11:00 am at Mr. Gatti’s on Far West Blvd

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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Family Ministry News

Family Service Dates:

November 26 Huffman Hall

December 3 (1 Advent) Lessons & Carols, Combined Services, Sanctuary

December 10 (2 Advent) Huffman Hall

December 7 (3 Advent) 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.”

The Mix (3rd, 4th and 5th Graders) Sunday, November 26 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Brookdale Senior Center

In the spirit of the holiday season approaching and the gratitude we feel for community, The Mix will be celebrating the Eucharist with residents of Brookdale Senior Center—around the corner

from St. Matthew’s (behind Randall’s). After the church service, we will play games and visit with the residents. This is an activity for the whole family OR bring some friends along! For more information, contact Susan Goodman at [email protected].

Children’s Christmas Pageant, First Call for Lead Characters

It is almost that time again! Susan Goodman is taking names for children to participate in the Children’s Pageant on Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24, at 4:00 pm.). We are in need of Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Guardian Angel, Wise Men, Angel Gabriel, Innkeeper, Star, Lead Shepherds, Lead Angels, and more.

ALL children are encouraged to participate in the pageant and if your child feels like they want a more visible role, please contact Susan at [email protected]. It’s a first-come, first-served list, so be sure to send in a request. We will have a short rehearsal the Sunday prior to the pageant (December 17 after the 10:30 service, in the sanctuary).

Christmas is an exciting and joyful time at St. Matthew’s. Be sure to invite your friends, neighbors, and loved ones to join us for the Advent and the Christmas seasons.

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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.

Youth Ministry News

Fall is in full swing and we’ve had an amazing start so far. Details for December gatherings coming soon!

Sunday 11/26 No meeting (Thanksgiving!)

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, December 15

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1 Ellee Cunningham

Collin Ackerman

Jack Cocke

Shafer Oren

2 Jill Glassco

3 Heather Carter

Andrea Miller

Christopher Armesto

Serena Ditzler

Anna Lawson

4 Rosie Stephens

5 Jane Smith

Kay White

Mary Matus

Reece Barron

6 Jennifer Jackson

7 Lucy Boyea

Bill Klemt

8 Marc Witmer

Dave Lundquist

9 Chris Lickteig

Theresa Kahlke

Steve Roth

April Beaty

Sofia Castano

10 Frank Lambert

Bill Kahlke

Diana Armesto

Jeff Hobbs

Erin Gilmore

Ryan Satterfield

Aidan Thompson

11 Val Brown

12 David Olson

Michelle Monroe

13 Ruth Walker

Will Lutz

14 Todd Paricio

Jim Sparks

Ella Braun

15 Susan Roth

16 Nan Harrison

Bill Brooke

Karla Garrett

Jonathan Nafius

17 Bryan Fugate

Adam Ard

Kylee Mae Ackerman

18 Katy Copley

Alicia Groos

Kel DeWeese

Cynthia Whitney

19 Skyler Green

Clare Braun

20 Lisa Thompson

Catherine Field

21 Albert Satterfield

Max Appling

22 Nancy Cunningham

23 Keith LeMay

24 Stephen Biles

Carl Strange

James Daniel III

25 Matt Thompson

Jack Carden

26 Joe Satterfield

Evan Wilson

Audrey Ivy

27 Bob Parker

Linda Allen

Lisa Minwell

Cindy McCreery

Alyssa Minwell

Evelyn Neal

Ryan Neal

28 Joan Brown

Bill Dugat

Susan Doyle

Mia Johns

Monty Dickerson

Tammy Le

29 Nicole Vickey

Charlie McCreery

Harrison Ditzler

Maxwell Foster

30 Jane Bray

31 Gladys Valles

Kellie Hughes

Madeline Shelton-Hawley

Cassie Shannon

Joshua Skyles

Grant Cary

December Birthdays

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray,

on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they

may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in

your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ

our Lord. Amen.

Prayer 50, BCP, p 830 Birthdays will be published in the last Weekly Word prior to the upcoming

birthdays. If we have missed anybody, our apologies. Please contact

Mickie or Margaret in the office with updates/corrections. Thank you!

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In Our Prayers November 26–December 3, 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, the people of Suther-land Springs, the people of Rancho Tehama; 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 Jim Williams Dick Murphy family

Alex Acosta Julie & family Marilou Wilson Myers-Doughty family

Barbara Borden Bill Kjellstrand Mike & Jocelyn Wilson Peggy Newby

Bob Boyd Laurie Wells Matson New Prayer Requests Tony Queen & wife

Jane Bray Suzanne McDaniel Ron Barlow Larry Richards

James Logan Brown Larry Nichols Sue Breen Billie Stallsworth

Jane Bugnand Craig Ramsey Laurie Brown Sutherland Springs FBC

Mark Clifton & family Nancy Richards Virginia Bockholt Laurie Frucella Thaxton

Josie Dougherty Nancy & Joe Satterfield Luis Consuegra Monica Turner

Jack Eccles Bill Seaver & Earlyne Jayne Cornell Mare Winter

Glen Ellis Jeffrey Seiler Matt Fenner Those Who Have Died

Laura Everitt Virgie Seiler Hurricane Victims Dick Murphy

Janet Farrar Jim Sparks Julia Laura Alisha Myers-Doughty

Emery Fisher Stephanie Kristen & family Ted Stratton

Mary Lou Henshaw John & Georgia Tabor Margoux & Daniel

Carolyn Huffman Dale Van Horne Shajuan Meyer

Altar Flowers Dedications

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God.

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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, November 19, 2017 Susan Robertson & Pat Yeargain, Outreach Commission Report

“St. Matthew’s in Action” http://tinyurl.com/StMatthewsinAction

Readings for Sunday, December 3, 2017(First Sunday of Advent) Isaiah 64:1-9

1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37

Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18

Sunday, November 19, 2017: 8:00 am HE I, 25; 10:30 am HE II Sanctuary, 247; 10:30 am Family Eucharist Inks Lake, 31; 5:00 pm Contemplative, 5; 6:30 pm Soul of a Musician, 52; Total: 360

Wednesday, November 22, 2017: 7:00 am HE II, 3; 12:00 pm Service of Public Healing, 7; Total: 10

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.