| Sat., Jan 28 | Organize food and clothing at CCSC (off campus, at 3434 Branard, 2 blocks south of West Alabama) Once a month St. Martin's volunteers assist CCSC's Department of Emergency Services. We sort food and clothing donations, and staff the Food Pantry and clothing shop. No experience is needed. Your volunteer work here makes an immediate difference in people's lives. This community service is also suitable, with parental supervision, for young people aged 10 and older. We meet in front of CCSC at 3434 Branard (2 blocks south of West Alabama at Marquart, east of Edloe Street) at 8:50 AM and work from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Wear your outreach t-shirt. Contact Jeff and Jodie Holstien to sign up or for details. Or, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org to let us know you can come. Upcoming work dates include: February 25 March 24 March 31 April 28 May (will not work due to Memorial Day) June 23 June 30 July 28 August 25 September 29 (5th Saturday - closed 1st Saturday for Labor Day) October 27 |
| Sun., Jan 29 | 59th Annual Parish Meeting; all adults are invited to attend from 10:15-11:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall 59th Annual Parish Meeting The 59th Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 10:15 AM in Bagby Parish Hall. Sunday School for Adults will not be offered on this Sunday, so that all will have the opportunity to attend. We will: For more information, contact Brittney Jacobson at 713/985-3821. [Updated 11-18-2011] |
| Sun., Jan 29 | The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany - the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr., "Love Rules" Sunday, January 29 is The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. The sermon title for the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. is "Love Rules." [Updated 1-19-2012] 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service, the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches 9:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir, the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches 9:30 AM - Family Table, Holy Eucharist with sermon, Old Church. This family-friendly service features a contemporary liturgy, a live band offering current Christian worship music in an "unplugged" style, and a sermon accessible to children and adults (casual attire). The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman is the Homilist. 10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel 11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir, the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches 6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire), the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. preaches Child care for age 0 - Pre-K is available during all Sunday services. With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Eucharist at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. |
| Sun., Jan 29 | St. Clare's Guild - Sundays St. Clare's Guild - Sundays will meet on Sunday, January 29, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east). The group is open to all ages who wish to start stitching and keep stitching. Projects are available for stitching (with instruction, if needed). Snacks and refreshments are served. Upcoming meetings: For more information, please contact Audrene Shahrdar, Marcie Bristol or Causey Coffield. Click here to send an e-mail to stclaresguild@stmartinsepiscopal.org. This group uses other fun crafts throughout the year to help support our Church's outreach programs such as decorating Christmas stockings for Child Advocates and assembling stitch kits for Yellowstone Academy. Information about this group: The mission of St. Clare's Guild is to "bring together stitchers of all ages and skill levels to beautify our Church, support our outreach programs and nurture the needlework in our members to the Glory of God." We have new "take-home" projects that can be stitched for the Church. On 13 mesh we have St. Martin's crosses with Swarovski crystal beads, tree skirt chrismons and large crosses, and baptism bookmarks. On 18 mesh (smaller holes) we have Christmas candy canes, a Christmas candy train, a mini-nativity, Santas, and holiday ornaments to be stitched. Please join us at any of our stitch meetings in the Activity Center Upper Hall (east): St. Clare's Guild - Wednesdays: a weekly stitch time from 12:00-3:00 PM. St. Clare's Guild - Sundays meets one Sunday a month, from 1:00-4:00 PM. To find the next meeting date, please enter the group name in the Search box on the Web site. Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates. [Keywords: Claire's, Claires, Clares] |
| Sun., Jan 29 | The Bookstore & Gift Shoppe is selling the Lent companion, Provoking Thoughts, by the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. The Bookstore & Gift Shoppe is selling the book, Provoking Thoughts, by the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. This compilation is designed to carry one through the season of Lent. Books may be purchased now in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe for $10. Consider also purchasing Preparing Room, the Advent companion. For more information, contact the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe at 713/985-3840. About this book: "The ache of the human heart has always been to be made whole and the thrust of the Christian hope is that it can only come to that wholeness by being connected in a personal relationship with God, through Christ. This book is intentionally written as perhaps one more avenue towards deepening, strengthening and for some, maybe birthing such a relationship." -- the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. "Dr. Levenson's book speaks so powerfully to the heart of contemporary people. I love the natural, easy way he writes. Furthermore, he does not duck the tough questions as some preachers tend to do, neither does he offer simplistic solutions to the moral demands that come our way day after day. Instead, he reminds us why being a Christian is the most wonderful thing in the whole world." -- The Most Reverend and Right Honorable Dr. George L. Carey, 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Sun., Jan 29 | Unveiling, dedication and blessing of the new "Welcoming Christ" tympanum after the 11:15 AM worship service Please join us on Sunday, January 29, after the 11:15 AM service, when we will unveil the new Welcoming Christ tympanum. The congregation will process through the front doors of The Church, where the Rector will bless and dedicate the tympanum, which shows Christ and symbols of the four evangelists -- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. [Updated 1-4-2012] |
| Mon., Jan 30 | Deadline to sign up to accompany St. Martin's Choir on their trip to England during the summer of 2012 (off campus) Parishioners are invited to accompany St. Martin's Choir on their trip to England next summer, June 15 through June 25, 2012. The Choir will be singing in St. Paul's Cathedral, London; Lincoln Cathedral; Durham Cathedral; Hexham Abbey and St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, and they are inviting you, members of the Parish, to join them on this very special trip. The deadline to sign up for this trip has been extended to January 30. If you would like to be a part of the Choir for this tour, please contact Dr. David Henning at 713/985-3820. Space is limited. For more information, please contact Justin Jacobson in the Music Office at 713/985-3838. |
| Wed., Feb 01 | Wednesday Worship Services 7:00 AM - Holy Eucharist, Chapel 12:00 PM - Holy Eucharist followed by the Sacrament of Healing (Holy Unction), Chapel 6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist, Chapel (location changes during Lent) 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. |
| Wed., Feb 01 | February 1 is the deadline for recommendations for 2012-2013 ECW officers The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's will be accepting recommendations for 2012-2013 officers through Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The ECW Nominating Committee will introduce the slate of officers at an upcoming ECW event, and voting on the slate will occur at that time. Recommend a friend; or if you would like to be an officer, please feel free to nominate yourself. Click here to view a PDF of the ECW board positions and their descriptions. Completed forms may be turned in or mailed to the Church office at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Attn: Moira Davis, 717 Sage Rd., Houston, TX 77056. You may also email your recommendations to Moira at moirakdavis@comcast.net. The positions include: President-Elect, Treasurer-Elect, Recording Secretary, and Corresponding Secretary. You may download the nomination form here. The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the Church. [Keywords: nomination, ECW, Episcopal Church Women, nominate] |
| Wed., Feb 01 | The Order of St. Luke the Physician Healing Prayer Service On the first Wednesday of each month, the St. Martin's chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) holds a healing prayer service for anyone in need of prayer for themselves, friends or family, from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Old Church. 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. Upcoming dates include: For more information about the Order of St. Luke the Physician, which meets at the same time on the remaining Wednesdays of each month, in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center, please click here, or contact Carolyn Means. Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates. |
| Wed., Feb 01 | The Wellness Series, the Rev Bill Wigmore, "Recovery and the Spiritual Connection" The Wellness Series focuses on the importance of the mind/body/spirit connection to health and well being. Join us for one or all four Wednesday evenings. There is no charge for the series. Reservations are not required to attend the program. Cafe St. Martin's dinner prices are charged for the meal. 5:15-6:15 PM - Dinner, Bagby Parish Hall 6:00-6:30 PM - Holy Eucharist, Chapel 6:30-7:30 PM - The Wellness Series, Bagby Parish Hall 5:30-8:00 PM - Child Care, Founders' Hall Our schedule: Wednesday, February 1: The Rev. Bill Wigmore, "Recovery and the Spiritual Connection" Wednesday, February 8: David Fine, "The Force of Faith in Hospitals" The Wellness Series is sponsored by St. Martin's Prevention & Recovery Council. Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Founders' Hall, with advance reservation. To reserve child care: For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817, or visit the Prevention & Recovery Web page. About our guest speakers: Wednesday, February 1 -- The Rev. Bill Wigmore has a B.A. from the University of Dayton and has done graduate work at both Columbia University and the University of California. He is a priest in the Episcopal Church with a specialized ministry to alcoholics and addicts. Bill was recently appointed chair of Recovery Ministries for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Wednesday, February 8 -- David Fine, serves as president and chief executive officer of St. Luke's Episcopal Health System. He has 36 years of experience as a healthcare executive, including more than 25 years as chief executive officer of university hospitals, multi-hospital systems, medical groups and managed care organizations. Prior to joining St. Luke's in June 2004, Fine was chief executive officer of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System, a joint venture of the University of Alabama Health Services Foundation and The University of Alabama Board of Trustees. During his tenure, UAB managed publicly and privately owned healthcare delivery assets, comprising $2.0 billion in net patient revenues, 11,000 employees and 800 physicians. In 1972, Fine received a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Tufts University and in 1974 a Master of Hospital Administration degree from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, where he was a U.S. Public Health Service Trainee and winner of the James A. Hamilton Prize. Prior employers include The University of California-San Francisco and Tulane University. [Updated 11-30-2011] |
| Thu., Feb 02 | Cursillo is coming! (off campus) Cursillo is coming!
Cursillo is a Spanish word meaning "short course." A Cursillo weekend is a short course in Christian living that offers great experience in "how" to live guided daily by Christ's love. Over 9,000 Episcopalians in the Diocese of Texas have found the weekend at Camp Allen to be a joy-filled experience, while learning the Cursillo method and meeting people from across the Diocese. You will return to join the Cursillo community at St. Martin's, now totaling over 100 parishioners, and meet regularly with members in a reunion group. Download applications at www.episcopalcursillotexas.org. The deadline for applications is always a week before. For more information, contact Nancy Elizabeth Garfield. Keyword = Retreat |
| Thu., Feb 02 | Deadline to RSVP for ECW Evening Social - An Evening to Remember Click here to register online. Hosted in a parishioner's home, this event is a lively evening of fellowship. The Evening Social will be held on Thursday, February 9, 6:30-8:30 PM at the home of Rick and Susan McConn. Spouses and friends are welcome. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. This event costs $25/person. Valet parking will be available. RSVP by Thursday, February 2 to Katrina Murchison. Event Co-Chairs: Katrina Murchison & Margaret Murphy The Episcopal Church Women (ECW) of St. Martin's is open to all women of the Episcopal Church over age 21. The mission of the ECW is to encourage the women of St. Martin's in their life in Christ; to promote their spiritual growth through fellowship in their Christian faith; and to foster their active participation in the mission of the church. [Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women] |
| Fri., Feb 03 | Special Tour of the Nave-Level Windows On Friday, February 3, at 11:00 AM, Margaret Griffin will offer a tour of the Nave-level stained glass windows. (Available by request.) For information, or to schedule a group tour, please call 713/830-4117. Other tours are scheduled on: The Church is open to receive visitors several hours each week. The tour schedule changes from time to time. For an updated schedule, please visit our Web site and enter the keyword: Tour For information, or to schedule a group tour, please call 713/830-4117. Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates. [Keywords: Stained Glass, stained glass, window] |
| Sat., Feb 04 | "Baby Shower" donations for the ECW Lenten Outreach project accepted through February 25 The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following items for the baby gift baskets: Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 9:14 |
| Sat., Feb 04 | Baptism Instruction Class The next Baptism Instruction class will be held on Saturday, February 4, 10:00-11:00 AM in the Parlor. To attend this class: Reservations must be made in advance to attend this class. To RSVP, contact Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808. Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation. To reserve child care: Other Baptism Instruction classes are scheduled: |
| Sat., Feb 04 | Serve at The Beacon (off campus) St. Martin's volunteers will work at The Beacon (1212 Prairie, 77002) on Saturday, February 4, from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. We will check in clients, prepare food and do laundry. The minimum age to volunteer without a parent is 15. We will need 12 volunteers. If you would like to help, RSVP to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Peggy Payne. To obtain the contact information for Peggy Payne, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. For more information about The Beacon, click here. [Updated 11-30-2010] |
| Sun., Feb 05 | The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany Sunday, February 5 is The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. 8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, spoken service 9:00 AM - (First, third and fifth Sundays) Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns and anthems, with full choir 9:00 AM - (Second and fourth Sundays) Morning Prayer with sermon, The Church, family service with hymns, canticles and anthem, with full choir (children's choirs sing) 9:30 AM - Family Table, Holy Eucharist with sermon, Old Church. This family-friendly service features a contemporary liturgy, a live band offering current Christian worship music in an "unplugged" style, and a sermon accessible to children and adults (casual attire). 10:15-11:00 AM - Members of the Order of St. Luke the Physician (OSL) will be available for healing prayer, or prayer for any need, in the Chapel 11:15 AM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns and anthems, with full choir 6:00 PM - Holy Eucharist with sermon, The Church, traditional service with hymns, cantors and organist (casual attire) Child care for age 0 - Pre-K is available during all Sunday services. With an emphasis on beautiful liturgy, thought-provoking messages and excellence in music, worship at St. Martin's provides an opportunity to give thanks and praise to God. The traditional language of The Book of Common Prayer (Rite I) is the form used at most services in The Church. All Christians who are baptized in the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are welcome to receive Holy Eucharist at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. |
| Sun., Feb 05 | Altar Guild Installation The Altar Guild Installation will take place on Sunday, February 5, during the 11:15 AM service. For more information, contact Barbara Piana at 713/830-4116. [Updated 12-2-2011] |
| Sun., Feb 05 | Singles Ministry - Pappadeaux's Restaurant Singles Ministry at St. Martin's formed to offer single, divorced and widowed parishioners an avenue to develop friendships with others without partners. Please join us on Sunday, February 5 for lunch at Pappadeaux's Restaurant, 6015 Westheimer, 77057, at 12:30 PM. Let's enjoy Cajun food in celebration of the upcoming Mardi Gras! This lunch will be Dutch Treat. Enjoy fellowship as well as opportunities to give back to our community and St. Martin's. Monthly outings will include various culinary venues, parks and museums. Future events are listed below. To make your reservation or for more information, please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817. [Keywords: singles, single, unmarried, meet-up, dating, fellowship] Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates. |
| Sun., Feb 05 | Souper Bowl of Caring and You - collection benefits St. Vincent's House in Galveston As an outreach effort centered on the energy of the Super Bowl, the youth are asking the congregation to donate one dollar for the Souper Bowl of Caring (www.souperbowl.org) during the morning services on Sunday, February 5. All proceeds will benefit a local charity. This is a national movement that raises over $5 million each year. This year's collection will benefit St. Vincent's House in Galveston, which provides comprehensive social services and community outreach programs for the entire family. St. Vincent's House serves the disadvantaged, underserved and working poor population of the greater Galveston community with essential programs and services to enhance their mental, physical and spiritual well being. Their services are designed to meet the real and immediate needs of their clients for food, shelter, health care and child care. For more information, contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819. |
| Sun., Feb 05 | Sunday School for Adults on Sunday, February 5 Every parishioner is encouraged to become a part of a Sunday School offering. St. Martin's adult classes emphasize Christian education and fellowship, and provide a community in which you can develop your Christian understanding, a sense of belonging, and lasting friendships. All classes meet Sundays, 10:15-11:00 AM, except when special events are scheduled. Expanded descriptions, locations and weekly topics are listed below. 10:15-11:00 AM Lectionary-Based Classes: In Year B of the Lectionary, the study for the Adult Sunday School includes readings from Matthew, Mark and John, depending on a particular Sunday. The gospel Scripture takes us from John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ through a synopsis of Jesus' ministry in Galilee. I invite you to join us as we commit to a spiritual practice that will transform our entire Parish and our lives. This week's topic: Raised to Wholeness Activity Center, Upper Hall (east) If you think the name is fun and whimsical, then you've got an idea of the personality of this class. Come check us out! Room 217, Payne Education Center We are single, couples, married and with or without children. Please join us for an in-depth study, a great network of friends and fellowship. Room 210-212, Payne Education Center This group gathers each week for spiritual development, fellowship and a unified faith in Christ. The Parlor This group follows a course of study based on the Revised Common Lectionary. They share Good News and host events. 10:15-11:00 AM Bagby Parish Hall This week: False Teachers and Faithless Galatians The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. and others will continue our study on The Grace Filled Life: The Book of Galatians. Bride's Room, Choir Hall We continue our study of the DVD series, Single & Parenting. This week: Dating and Single Sexuality About the DVD series: If you're a single parent or parent of a blended family, you're probably tired, overwhelmed and feeling a bit underappreciated. In the Single & Parenting series, we will share tips and parenting wisdom that will help you encourage your kids, find rest and hope. Take the guesswork out of parenting alone. About the class: This group offers strength, encouragement and support, through fellowship and prayer, to those who are divorced or widowed, to single adoptive parents, to grandparents caring for a grandchild, or to those who have a spouse in the military. Vestry Conference Room We begin our study of the book, Jesus of Nazareth, by Pope Benedict XVI. This week: Chapter 1 This is a focused discussion class based on a weekly assigned reading from books written by respected theological scholars. Our annual curriculum includes a variety of topics from the Old Testament, the New Testament and current culture. Activity Center, Aerobics Room This week: A Time for Spiritual Growth This class will be studying how to prepare for Lent. Welcome Center You'll hear more about St. Martin's from our Lay Minister for Membership Services, and take a tour of The Church. Note: These classes will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817 or dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org for updates or more information. |
| Sun., Feb 05 | Super Bowl Super Blast (grades 6-12) This year, St. Martin's youth (grades 6-12) will be throwing the best Super Bowl party known to mankind. Join the festivities at the Island on Sunday, February 5, from 5:30-9:00 PM. We'll have dogs, chips, queso, games, movies and, of course, the big game on multiple big screens. Don't miss it! Friends are always invited. For more information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110. |
| Sun., Feb 05 | The Bookstore & Gift Shoppe is selling the Lent companion, Provoking Thoughts, by the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. The Bookstore & Gift Shoppe is selling the book, Provoking Thoughts, by the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. This compilation is designed to carry one through the season of Lent. Books may be purchased now in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe for $10. Consider also purchasing Preparing Room, the Advent companion. For more information, contact the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe at 713/985-3840. About this book: "The ache of the human heart has always been to be made whole and the thrust of the Christian hope is that it can only come to that wholeness by being connected in a personal relationship with God, through Christ. This book is intentionally written as perhaps one more avenue towards deepening, strengthening and for some, maybe birthing such a relationship." -- the Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. "Dr. Levenson's book speaks so powerfully to the heart of contemporary people. I love the natural, easy way he writes. Furthermore, he does not duck the tough questions as some preachers tend to do, neither does he offer simplistic solutions to the moral demands that come our way day after day. Instead, he reminds us why being a Christian is the most wonderful thing in the whole world." -- The Most Reverend and Right Honorable Dr. George L. Carey, 103rd Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Mon., Feb 06 | Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group The Alzheimer's Caregivers' Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays, 3:00-4:30 PM, in Room 217, Payne Education Center. The next meetings are on Monday, February 6 and February 20. Do you have a loved one or know someone with Alzheimer's? Then this is the group for you. Come and learn how to cope with this disease and help your loved one adjust. The support group is filled with individuals affected by Alzheimer's, all who are facing difficult situations from which you can learn. We talk about our families and share tips. Call Kathy Tellepsen. Our 2012 schedule: |
| Mon., Feb 06 | The University of Texas Medical School Friends' Luncheon - "Keeping Your Brain Healthy" [This is not a St. Martin's event.] The University of Texas Medical School Friends' Luncheon will be held on Monday, February 6, in Bagby Parish Hall. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend! The topic is: "Keeping Your Brain Healthy" The speakers are Dr. Paul Schulz and Dr. Claudio Soto, both of whom are with the University of Texas Medical School - Houston and nationally and internationally recognized for their research in the area of brain diseases and disorders. Dr. Soto has a special interest in Alzheimer's disease and has made groundbreaking discoveries in that area in 2011, which he will share at the luncheon. Dr. Schulz is an expert in dementia and neurodegenerative disorders and will share ways to keep your brain healthy. A ticket is $25 ($250 of a table), which covers the cost of our box lunches, printing of table information, and reimbursement to St. Martin's. Purchase your ticket/table online at http://giving.uthouston.org/friends. If you prefer to pay by check, please make it out to UTHealth and write Friends of UT Medical School in the memo line, and send it to Ms. Katie Mears, The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 6431 Fannin, Suite G150, Houston, TX 77030. Your ticket purchase will serve as your RSVP. To RSVP by phone with a credit card or for more information, call Katie Mears at 713-500-5164 or email Mary.M.Mears@uth.tmc.edu. We hope to hear from you soon! Sally Harvin and Mary Chandler Friends of the Medical School Luncheon Co-Chairs |
| Tue., Feb 07 | Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time for families! Help us make over 500 sandwiches for Houston's children on Tuesday, February 7, from 4:00-5:00 PM in the Kitchen/Community Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship for all ages. Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. |
| Tue., Feb 07 | Holy Strollers Mom and Baby Yoga The Holy Strollers will meet on Tuesday, February 7, from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Activity Center Game Room. Regain flexibility and strength while bonding with your baby during this Mom and Baby Yoga class led by an instructor from the Motherhood Center. Babies must be between the age of 4 weeks old and crawling. Wear your yoga gear; bring your own mat and a blanket for your baby. (Childcare provided for older children; see group leader for specific reservation requirements.) For more information, contact the leadership team at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Holy Strollers is a ministry of St. Martin's, providing a network of support for mothers of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. Moms within the parish family and from the greater Houston metro are discovering this caring community. Through Christian spiritual guidance and education, activities such as play-dates, mom's nights out, family picnics and speakers, Holy Strollers offers support in a casual environment...all the while having a heck of a good ol' time! [Updated 1-5-2012] |
| Tue., Feb 07 | Serve Dinner at Bo's Place (off campus) Volunteers will serve dinner prepared by St. Martin's Cafe to Bo's Place families attending the grief support groups. The dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at Bo's Place. Bo's Place 10050 Buffalo Speedway Houston, TX 77054 We need five volunteers at 5:30 PM for table decorations,to serve food and clean up. If you can help, send an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. For more information, contact Cyd Gillette at 713/430-4128. About Bo's Place: Bo's Place offers free ongoing grief support groups to families with children ages 3 to 18 who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. It was founded on the belief that grieving children need to share with other grieving children in order to heal. Ten dollars will sponsor a family activity for a bereaved child and their family attending a grief support group. This outreach opportunity is part of our "Feed My Sheep" program. About "Feed My Sheep:" This program is unique because it allows families of our Parish community to directly "feed God's sheep," - to adopt a family or a group of people for a special celebration that they would otherwise be unable to afford or when other help is needed, such as the victims of Hurricane Ike. We use the term "team" because our program consists of volunteers who sign up ahead of time to directly help families and groups of people in need in the future. Contact us now and sign up to be rewarded and energized! Questions? Contact Cyd Gillette at 713/830-4128. One of our "Feed My Sheep" programs is called the Group to Group program: The Group to Group program matches people from the St. Martin's community with people in need from one of the agencies we support to take them meals and gifts and, perhaps, entertain them. Last Christmas 45 St. Martin's volunteers celebrated with the residents of one of New Hope Housing (NHH)'s downtown facilities. It was such a success that NHH has asked us to return for Christmas. |
| Tue., Feb 07 | Worship Roundtable Meeting We offer voluntary Worship Roundtable meetings. Any interested volunteers within the Altar Guild, the Chalice Bearers/Lay Readers and the Ushers ministry groups are welcomed. We meet the first Tuesday of each month, from 5:30-6:30 PM, in the Welcome Center. Upcoming meeting dates include: The purpose of the Worship Roundtable meetings is for our volunteers to touch base regularly with our Vice-Rector, the Rev. Ken Fields, in an informal question and answer format. Additionally, it is a chance for staff and leaders to offer input, training and support, and it is an opportunity for volunteers to interact together and with staff about their needs. Water, iced tea and coffee are provided. No reservations are necessary. We hope to see you there! This invitation is extended to Altar Guild members, Chalice Bearers, Lay Readers and Ushers. For more information, contact Kristin Early at 713/985-3848. |
