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W e e k ly W o r d A p r i l 1 – 8 , 2 0 1 8
The Life of the Parish April 1–8, 2018 The Church Calendar can be accessed on the St. Matthew’s Website: http://stmattsaustin.org/About/resources.html Evening Prayer Daily at 6:00 pm in the Cauley Bell Tower Chapel
Easter Sunday | April 1 |9:00 am & 11:00 am Combined Services with Flowering of the Cross, Sanctuary
Easter egg hunts after each service
Childcare is available in the nursery for both Easter services
Church offices are closed Good Friday, March 30, and
Easter Monday, April 2. We will resume regular business hours on
Tuesday, April 3.
Monday Clergy Classes Resume on April 9 | Noon | Room B-18/19 Join Fr. Wade and Fr. Christian for New Testament Studies: The Resurrection of Jesus. The class schedule is below. April 9 The Gospel of Mark, Christian Hawley April 16 The Gospels of Luke & Matthew, Merrill Wade April 23 The Gospel of John, Merrill Wade April 30 The Writings of St. Paul, Christian Hawley
Submitted by Merrill Wade
Join the St Matt's Family—Discovery Class | Sundays, April 8-22 | 9:15 am | Youth Center Thinking about putting down some spiritual roots here at St Matthew's? Join us for a three-week Discovery Class from 9:15-10:15 am on Sundays April 8, 15, and 22, in the youth center, where the clergy and friends will guide discussions about what it means to be a part of St Matt's, the Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Texas, and the worldwide Body of Christ. A deep-dive teaching session will be offered on Saturday morning, April 28 from 9:00 am-noon in the Youth Center. Classes will be geared for both the mildly curious and those wishing to be baptized, confirmed, or received, so bring lots of questions! Submitted by Christian Hawley
Personal Resilience in Times of Stress: a 3-week class focused on emotional resilience led by Dr. Mary Steinhardt, UT professor and researcher | Sundays April 8, 15, and 22 | 9:15 am| Huffman Hall In our class on “Better Conversa-tions,” we have been stressing the need for emotional strength in engaging people on the other side of thorny political/social issues. We labeled this emotional strength “resiliency.” As a follow up to “Better Conversations, Dr. Steinhardt will help those gathered develop their capacity, over the course of three weeks, to take emotional risks in order to solve problems and deal with issues in their lives and in their relationships, especially those with whom they experience conflict. Dr. Steinhardt's academic research explores the determinants and methods for building resilience and strength when challenged with change and stressful situations. Check out Dr. Steinhardt’s website for more information: https://resilience.education.utexas.edu/index.html. Submitted by Merrill Wade
Registration Begins Today! Rolling River Rampage VBS 2018 | June 25 - 29 | 9:00 - Noon | Ages 3 (potty
trained) - 5th grade| $75 per child | extended care options available St. Matthew’s invites children on a white-water rafting adventure to experience the ride of a lifetime with God! Along the river, children will discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. Amazing music, excit-ing science, creative crafts, fun recreation, and memorable Bible stories will help kids know that God is always with them as they ride the rapids of amazing grace! More details can be found on page 6, in the Family Ministry News section.
To register: The registration link will be on the St. Matthew’ s website on the front page and on the Family/Children’s Min-istry tab. The theme this year is super fun and engaging. We are looking forward to a great VBS! Submitted by Susan Goodman
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Soul of a Musician Series 2018 Spring Season Begins February 18 | Sundays | 6:30 pm | Threadgill’s Old #1, 6416 N. Lamar 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 upcoming shows. 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
April 1 No show—Easter Sunday
April 8 Reed Turner www.reedturner.com
April 15 Don Harvey & A Is Red
April 22 Woody Russell
Contemplative Offering —Yoga as Embodied Prayer| Sundays | 5:00 pm | Fun & Fitness Room (1st Floor, Day School) As a result of the energetic and enthusiastic response we have received, we will continue offer-ing “Yoga as Embodied Prayer” as our Contemplative Service through Lent. We warmly welcome yogis & yoginis of all ages and abilities to join us, and our amazing instructor, Sarah Pendergraft, as we explore this ancient way of yoking or joining/uniting our minds and hearts to God through movement and meditation. Details about our monthly Yoga-communion coming soon! Please note: no class will be held Easter Sunday. Submitted by Travis Helms
Art Among Friends Annual Art Show—All New! Sunday, April 8 | 11:15 am–2:00 pm & Tuesday, April 10 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | Sanctuary Basement Hallways Join Art Among Friends for an all new exhibition. These two open house days free and open to the public! Sunday, April 8, is a chance to meet the artists and Tuesday, April 10, is a painting exhibition. Art Among Friends is a community that enjoys expressing ourselves through the visual arts. We are supportive, encouraging, caring, and kind to one another. Finished works may hang in St. Matthew’s hallways. We serve the larger community through art donations to local non-profits and by volunteering with MPAC, a caregivers respite program. Art Among Friends always welcomes new members; please contact Linda Fryer at [email protected] for more information. Please come to the show on Sunday or Tuesday! Submitted by Linda Fryer
One Human Race—The Austin Story | Saturday, April 7 | 5:00-8:00 pm | Rm B-18/19 The One Human Race project sponsored by the Union of Black Episcopalians will be putting on this three-hour workshop Saturday, April 7, from 5:00-8:00 pm in room B-18/19. With the help of KLRU, the OHR team has put together a powerful 30-minute documentary on the racial history of Austin. Please join with people from around the city for some meaningful conversations about race rela-tions in our town. Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-austin-story-tickets-44118645055?ref=ecount. Submitted by Christian Hawley
ECW Austin Convocation Spring Gathering | Saturday, April 7 | 10:00 am–noon | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2128 Barton Hills Drive Please join presenter, The Rev. Cynthia Caruso, associate rector of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, for her program called Spiritual Growth—Interaction with the World as Christian Women and Putting Prayer into Your Daily Life. If you’d like to attend, please RSVP to Pat Starkie, Austin Convocation Coordinator, at 512‐970‐6911 or [email protected]. Submitted by Pat Starkie
Family Program: Devorah Heitner, author of Screenwise | Wednesday, April 4, 6:30–8:30 pm | Caraway Elementary, 11104 Oak View Drive The Caraway PTA in conjunction with Forming Families and St. Matt’s Austin will host Devorah Heitner, author or the book, Screenwise, on Wednesday, April 4, from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Caraway Library. Childcare will be provided in the cafeteria upon request. Please email [email protected] for more information. Submitted by Kristin Braun
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, May 5 | Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Discipleship: Becoming Disciples with Reception to follow | The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 3201 Windsor Road All are welcome! Hosted by Episcopal Austin Adult Formation. Submitted by Christian Hawley
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Interested in Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception? April 29 Combined Service in the Sanctuary; contact Christian at [email protected] if you’re interested in baptism, confirmation, or reception for this service.
June 10 Combined Service in the Sanctuary; contact Christian at [email protected] if you’re interested in baptism
for this service.
Submitted by Christian Hawley
Save the Date! Ars Longa Ensemble Concert “American Voices” with Special Guest Conductor, Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt | Saturday, April 14 | 7:00 pm | St. Matthew’s Sanctuary The Ars Longa Ensemble presents American Voices, a concert celebrating important American composers and poets. Dr. Flummerfelt, whose career has spanned over 50 years, has collaborated with many of the greats of this country's orchestral and choral music. The program that includes John Corigliano’s Fern Hill, and other works by Barber, Copland, Fine, Menotti, and Stravinsky. Tickets and more information can be found here: http://www.arslongaensemble.org/. Submitted by Jean Fuller
Are You a Potterhead? Harry Potter Church Camp Help Requested If you are a Potterhead over the age of 21 and would like to help the Revs Christian and Madeline Hawley put on a Harry Potter-themed week at Camp Allen Episcopal Summer Camp, then please contact Fr. Christian immediately at [email protected]. We will be working with rising 5th and 6th graders the week of June 16-23 and we're toying with the Fantastic Beasts narrative or a Tri-Wizard Tournament theme this year. Submitted by Christian Hawley
Outreach News
Outreach Commission Mission Statement: “As followers of Christ, we partner with charitable organizations to bring spiritual, physical, and mental well-being to those suffering from hunger, poverty, homelessness and isolation.”
Each week, we’re (re)introducing you to one of St. Matthew’s Outreach Ministries:
Hope House Hope House was founded in 1968, and is located in Liberty Hill. The mission of Hope House has been to provide a long-term, forever home to individuals with severe mental and physical disabilities. One of the new buildings there is named Mike’s House in honor of parishioner Mary Nell Frucella’s late son, Mike, who had acute disabilities. Hope House is one of few places in Texas that provide this level of care. They welcome volunteers of all sorts. If you’re interested in making a difference at Hope House, please contact Mary Nell Frucella at [email protected]. You can go to the website, too, to find out more or to volunteer: www.hopehouseaustin.org. Submitted by Mary Nell Frucella
Help Casa Marianella While You Spring Clean or Shop Casa Marianella, provider of safe shelter for immigrants as they adjust to life in the United States, is always in need of single bed sheets, blankets, pillowcases, pillows, flatware, plates, bowls, and cookware. If you can help with any of this, please contact Susan Robertson at [email protected]. Look for a box in the Commons labeled “Cosas for Casa” and let’s fill the box to overflowing. Casa continues to be grateful to St. Matthew’s for our generous support for many years. Gracias! Submitted by Susan Robertson
Invitation: Fellowship Breakfast | Saturday, April 14 | 8:00-9:30 am | Huffman Hall Our speaker will be fellow parishioner, Will Lutz, who will review his 2017 trip to Eastern Germany for the 500th anni-versary of the Reformation. He will cover the commemorative services held in Wittenberg (where Martin Luther taught), the special museum exhibits sponsored by the German government honoring the Refor-mation, and the emphasis on ecumenism throughout the anniversary year. So we might estimate food quan-tities & setup, please RSVP to Don Neely, [email protected] or call/text Don Neely @ 512-507-5023. 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]. Once you have the okay from Fr. Christian, please email the group info to [email protected] for entry into the WW and website. Formation of groups is a rolling process throughout the year, so keep your ideas coming!
St. Matt’s Ukulele Group (SMUG) Edie Elkjer/Darryl Polk [email protected]
Next meeting Wed., 4/4, 5:00–7:00 pm, Rm. B-21. Try to attend for at least an hour; bring your ukulele and be ready
to strum and have fun!
Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer Group Laurie Brown [email protected]
April 10–May 15, 6:30 pm, Rm B-14 (Wilson Room). The group will not meet during Lent.
Third Monday Book Club Diane Sparks [email protected]
Monday, 4/16, 5:00–6:00 pm, Rm B-14; discussing Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng.
Sunday Lunch Group at Luby’s Kay & Leon Whitney [email protected]
First Sunday of each month, on hiatus for April and May
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; for April 4: The Leisure Seeker, w/Donald Sutherland & Helen Mirren; meet at Regal
Arbor @3:15 pm; Happy Hour TBA
20s-40s Bible Study Reilly Purl [email protected]
Next meeting, Weds., April 4, dinner & Bible study, email Reilly for location details
Wall Street Musing Chris Wilson [email protected]
next meeting TBA
Art Among Friends Linda Fryer [email protected]
Meets Tuesdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm
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)
Giving at Eastertide Although our primary purpose is to help stock the Caritas Food Pantry with non-perishable food items, there is a real need this week for shaving cream if you can bring that as your contribution. Otherwise, this week’s food needs are: peanut butter, canned mixed vegetables, canned fruit, canned chili, canned ham, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, and spaghetti sauce (in plastic container or cans). You are of course welcome to bring any food items that you can spare. If you’d like to make a donation of a $1 or more towards purchasing food items, please leave it in the money box on the table in the Caritas Corner of the Commons. Thank you as always for caring. Submitted by Jane Baxter Lynn
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Family Service Dates
April 1 Easter Sunday Combined Services w/Flowering of the Cross in the sanctuary at 9:00 am & 11:00 am Easter Egg hunts after each service Childcare is available
April 8 Huffman Hall
April 15 Huffman Hall
April 22 Huffman Hall
April 29 Bishop Harrison visiting, Combined Service with the sanctuary with light reception to follow
Rolling River Rampage VBS 2018 | June 25 - 29 | Ages 3 (potty trained) - 5th grade| $75 per child | extended care options available Extended Care options for campers:
*Lunch Bunch: Stay until 1:00 (bring a lunch), $25
*After Care Sports Camp: From 1:00-5:00 through Triumph Sports, $110 paid to Triumph Sports when register online
Registration for VBS and Lunch Bunch is through St. Matthew’s website: www.stmattsaustin.org
After Care Sports Camp is though Triumph Sports website (ages 5-12): www.triumphsports.com/stmatthews
So, the 3 options for kids are:
*VBS (9:00 am – noon): $75 register and pay online to St. Matthew’s
*VBS/Lunch Bunch (9:00 am– 1:00 pm): $100 register and pay online to St. Matthew’s
*VBS/Lunch Bunch/Sports Camp (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) $100 register and pay online to St. Matt’s AND $110 register and pay online to Triumph Sports online (if kids want to only sign up for sports camp, they can—they don’t HAVE TO sign up for VBS, too! It is a stand alone camp also)
Please feel free to email or call Susan with questions: [email protected] or 512-217-6334 cell
Album Art Josh & Darren Skyles [email protected]
Next meeting will be April 28, no other details at this time.
Cycling Group Adam Bartlett [email protected]
Next meeting TBD
Cookbook Dinner Group Bill Buros [email protected]
Email Bill for more information
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
Family Ministry News
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Legos, Legos, and More Legos! Children’s & Youth Sunday Morning Formation is Back! Sunday School has returned! The Children’s Sunday School program will meet in the Breezeway Conference Room on April 8, 15, and 22, at 9:15 am and . . . we are pulling out the Legos! Back by popular demand, we will be discovering engaging Bible stories with the Jesus Storybook Bible (book/video series) and creating an artistic response with Legos. Your kiddos won’t want to miss this and we hope that they will join us. Questions, please contact Susan Goodman ([email protected]).
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! 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
PNO—Parents’ Night Out Spring Schedule St. Matthew’s offers Parents’ Night Out, a fun night for kiddos so that par-ents 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!
Dates (5:00 - 9:00 pm, Youth Center):
Friday, April 20 Friday, May 18
April Youth Events Thanks to everyone who has helped make this spring go glorious thus far. We have some really fun, and meaningful events coming up. We hope that you, and any of your friends, will join us for the following:
Sundays, 4/15 & 4/22—Spring Confirmation Classes! Students (grade 6 and up) interested in being confirmed by Bishop Harrison on 4/29, please join me for our spring confirmation classes. These will be held on two consecutive Sundays after the 10:30 am service. The Book of Common Prayer defines confirmation as “the rite in which we express a mature commit-ment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a Bishop” (p. 860). Over the course of these classes, students will gain an understanding and appreciation for our traditions as Christians
and Episcopalians. Through teaching, conversation (and Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and other video clips ), stu-dents learn about the significance of this important Rite of Passage! Classes are from 12:00-3:00 pm; and will meet in the Breezeway Conference Room (gather in front of the Bell Tower) on 4/15 and in the Youth Center on 4/22. Light lunch & snacks provided.
Sunday 4/15—Mini-Golf!! (Jr. High vs. Sr. High). We’ll grab some food truck grub and break into two groups: junior high & senior high for some friendly Resurrection season mini-golf festivities! Join us for a chance to hang with your own age group—and prove who is the mightiest grade-group of them all! Prizes to be awarded. Bring $ for food. 5:30-8:00 pm. (Early) drop-off and pick-up, Peter Pan Golf (Barton Springs Rd. & S. Lamar).
Sunday 4/29—SOS On-Campus (Jr. High & Sr. High), Led by PIPSOS!! Our last youth-led event (Olympic-themed, with floor hockey and figure skating) was EPIC! Come one come all for our monthly SOS-Lead Youth Group! What will they come up with?! Dinner served. 6:00-8:00 pm, Youth Center.
SAVE THE DATE—Missionpalooza! 2018. Our annual diocese-wide mission trip (open to rising 7th-12th graders) will be July 22-27, 2018. This year, we will be going to Coastal Bend region of the Diocese of West Texas (Corpus Christi/Port Aransas/Rockport area) to work on Harvey-affected areas. Official registration details will be forthcoming; but please register your interest with Travis via email at [email protected].
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1 Carolyn Huffman
Alan Carson
Allison Tater
Jacob Denton
Daniel Zimmerman
2 Amy Lickteig
Steve Harp
Samuel Antill
3 Barbara Hilliard
Cornelia LeMond
Charlie Smith
Christine McConnell
Michael Novak
Lance Butler
4 Joyce Evans
David Kahlke
5 Megan Flores
6 Sandy Brown
Erin Campbell
Tabor Clifton
Mills Hamilton
7 Beth Billman
Paul Nieman, Jr.
8 Glenda Carl
Allen Sikes
Elina Davenport
Corey Telfer
Timothy Armesto
Jacob Skyles
9 Lisa Ard
April Kerwin
Nancy Clifton
Josh Purl
10 Ron Daniels
Kathy Morris
John Chilstrom
Sandra Bravo
11 Kathleen Niendorff
Chi Chi Armstrong
Elise Green
Emma Garrett
Cole Matkin
12 Buck Edwards
Laurie Brown
Maria Luisa McLean
Cynthia Nelson
Catelyn Campbell
13 Carlos Castano
Vicky Ackerman
Geoff Shannon
14 Sookie Knapp
15 Micah Antill
Caela Maria Zeddies
16 Wendy Turner
17 Daniel Ruiz
Finley O'Connell
Avy O'Neill
18 Michael McMullen
Jack Still
Barrett Tater
19 Jim Michael
Mike Neal
20 Dan Bettinger
Greg Stoll
Libby O'Connell
21 Allison Satterfield
Preston Bean
22 Charlie Ferina
Chris Ferina
Jacob Adamcik
Adelynn Bishop
23 Rommel Eclarinal
Jeff Hopkins
24 Dale Van Horne
Apryl Reavis
25 Bruce Newman
26 Ellie Goodman
Amelia Thompson
27 Jack Robertson
Bob Yeargain
Kim Oren
Marissa Wasmuth
28 Dr. Jeff Whitehill
29 Vickie Blumhagen
Eleanor Hudson
30 Corey Crawford
Wade Beaty
April Birthdays
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!
Palm Sunday 2018! We had a donkey colt
this year for the Liturgy of the Palms and
for the Family Service procession into the
Memorial Garden.
Photo courtesy of Ganne McCullough
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In Our Prayers April 1–8, 2018 This list is read aloud at daily Evening Prayer (5:15 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, Foundation for the Homeless Family Rehousing Initiative, Daughters of the King, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, EfM, and the Episcopal Veterans Fellowship.
Episcopal Diocese of Texas Companion Dioceses: Southern Malawi, Costa Rica, and the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota.
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 Parkland, Florida, and the students & faculty of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; keeping in prayer the people of Austin, and the families affected by the bombs; and all those around the world affected by terrorism and violence. Keeping in prayer all those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria.
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 Bill Kjellstrand Dale Van Horne Marsha & Larry
Alex Acosta Laurie Wells Matson Jim Williams Peggy Newby
Bob & Bonita Leland McCullough Marilou Wilson Parkland families/friends
Bob Boyd Suzanne McDaniel Mike & Jocelyn Wilson Ratcliffe family
Jane Bray Larry Nichols New Prayer Requests Larry Richards
James Logan Brown Craig Ramsey Beth Billman Sarah
Jane Bugnand Nancy Richards Joanne Comer & family Stacey
Sue Burton Ken Robertson Meme Jane Cooper Billie Stallsworth
Mark Clifton & family Nancy & Joe Satterfield Betsy Dempsey Edward Stork
Ellen Demotsis & family Linda Scholes Denise & family Tom, Sr.
Josie Dougherty Bill Seaver & Earlyne Beth German & family Tom Mixon
Jack Eccles Jeffrey Seiler Glenn Victoria & Richard
Glen Ellis Virgie Seiler Mary Jean Goetz David & Julie Zersen
Janet Farrar Jim Sparks Cuatro Groos Those Who Have Died
Mary Lou Henshaw & family Karen Steans & family Margaret Huffman Ralph Comer
David Houston Stephanie Nathan & Carol Ina Robert German
Carolyn Huffman Richard Sutch Janet Macy
Julie & family Laurie Frucella Thaxton Jill & Jack
Altar Flowers Dedications
The Easter lilies are given to the glory of God, and in memory and honor of loved ones as listed at the back of the order of service.
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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 service in the sanctuary. We have a prayer station on the west side in the gallery. All prayer requests and discussions are completely confi-dential. 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 received 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] 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. Jim Williams, The Rev. Margaret Waters The Rev. Seth Deleery The Rev. Jerry Chapman 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, Jenny Bailey; Junior Warden, Ann Webster; Alexis Bagshaw, Becky Casares, Barbara Haynes, Mark Strickland, Ganne McCullough, Matt Thompson, Mandy Hubbard, Jim Fryer, Chichi Armstrong, Jeff Bobick, Gabrielle Field, Emma Garrett 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
March 25, 2018 Sermon: Will Berry, Senior Seminarian “The Cross and the Victory of God” https://tinyurl.com/
TheCrossandTheVictoryofGod-WB
Readings for Sunday, April 8, 2018 Acts 4:32-35 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31
Psalm 133
Sunday, March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday: 8:00 am HE I, 34; 10:30 am HE II Sanctuary, 240; 10:30 am HE II Family Eucharist, 115;
2:30 pm: Brookdale, 26; 5:00 pm Contemplative Service, 14; 6:30 pm Soul of a Musician, 80; Total: 509
Holy Week Numbers will appear in the 4/8/18 Weekly Word
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.