We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

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.

March - Urban Chef Cooking Class

April - International Festival

May - Play at Talento Bilingue de Houston

June - Progressive Dinner

Future events coming soon!

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.

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.

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]

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. The deadline to RSVP has been extended to Tuesday, February 7.

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]

Click here to register online.

Men's Life: The Great Adventure meets most Wednesday mornings in the Activity Center Upper Hall. This program is led by the Rev. Dr. John K. Graham.

Topics during this segment:
January 11: One of History's Best Great Adventurers
January 18: Your Unique Design
January 25: Evidence of Our Unique Design (Part 1)
February 1: Evidence of Our Unique Design (Part 2)
February 8: Understanding Your Servants by Design Profile (Part 1)
February 15: Understanding Your Servants by Design Profile (Part 2)
February 22: Break for Ash Wednesday (no meeting)

If you're like most men, it's easy in the frenzy of constant pressure and relentless responsibilities to lose your way. When you do, a life-numbing routine often replaces life-giving drama. And when it does, the adventure and excitement of what your life means and where it's going become harder and harder to define.

Can life be an adventure again? Absolutely! Over 20 weeks, you will find ways that are in every man's reach. You will learn how to develop a satisfying personal mission for your life and how to leave a legacy in your life that will bless others.

Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to lift your head up to catch a glimpse of just how much more God has in store for you? If so, you're ready for The Great Adventure.

Our program format:

6:00 AM - Men gather in the Activity Center Upper Hall for a continental breakfast and engage in fellowship with other men

6:15 AM - Weekly message, presented with fresh ideas, real life examples and entertaining movie clips

7:00 AM - Men move to small groups of 6-10 men (friends are encouraged to join a small group together when they register)

7:45 AM - All small group discussions promptly end

The registration fee is $20, to be paid at the first meeting. Each session stands alone, so individual sessions can be missed.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

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 Tuesday, February 7 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]

The Men of St. Martin's group is open to all men of the Parish (all ages), and any male guests and visitors. We gather each Thursday from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall for breakfast ($5.00), a special guest speaker or brief Bible reflection, and then we break into groups for discussion, fellowship and mutual support. Reservations are not required!

Our weekly topics during this segment:

January 12 - New Year: New Life? (Joshua 3)

January 19 - Special guest speaker; see below

January 26 - As for Your House? (Joshua 15:11-15)

February 2 - Who is Your Delilah? (Judges 16:1-31)

February 9 - A Question of Faithfulness (Ruth 1:1-18)

February 16 - Special guest speaker; see below

February 23 - Are you listening? (I Samuel 3:1-21)

Upcoming special guest speakers:

Thursday, January 19, 2012, the Rt. Rev. Mike Hill, "So You Want to Be a Christian Man?"

Thursday, February 16, 2012, Mrs. Susan Baker, "What Every Wife Wishes Her Husband Knew!"

Thursday, March 22, 2012, Mark DeMoss, "Making Right Choices in a World of Wrong Opportunities"

Thursday, April 19, 2012, Norman Jetmundsen, "Christian Faithfulness in the Office and at Home"

Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle, "Summer is Coming: What Will You Do?"

All men are invited to join us on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall, for the Men of St. Martin's Breakfast and a Speaker program, which offers an opportunity for fellowship and Christian growth with a message from our outstanding line-up of special guests and speakers (listed above). The cost of the hot breakfast is $5.00, and advance reservations are not required.


For more information, please contact:

Carol Gallion at 713/985-3813

Brittney Jacobson at 713/985-3821

Perry Ruthven, Men of St. Martin's President

Mike Sadler


[Updated 1-11-2012]


[Searchable key words: Gathering Groups]

Ladies ... the "soul" function of ECW's St. Martha's Guild is to serve as our hostesses for ECW events throughout the year, and St. Martha's Guild needs you.

We need help with the ECW Evening Social event on Thursday, February 9.

It's a fun way to meet new people and attend the event at the same time. No skills or experience are necessary. Please consider volunteering to help make this event a huge success. Contact Shelly Newton or Pepette Mongrain for more information.

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.

The Daughters of the King invites all women to our journey into a deeper personal relationship with God. We will provide the DOK book, >Continuing the Journey: The Spiritual Formation Guide.

"By seeking and being touched by the Holy God in quiet daily prayer and resting in God's presence, our spirit soars." The journey continues Saturday, February 11, in Founders' Hall, 9:30 a.m. (social & refreshments), 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (for the meeting). This month's topic: Tools in Prayers and Scripture as a Prayer Tool.

For information call Pam Bentley or Judy Gilbert, or send an e-mail to dok@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

St. Martin's Daughters of the King has a long history of service in all aspects of St. Martin's parish life and the Houston community at large. As a group and individually, we provide hundreds of hours of service every month.

The Daughters of the King is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating prayer and service in our daily lives.

Come to a meeting and find out what DOK is all about! For more information, contact DOK at DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org.

The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets:

Boy and girl onesies (newborn to 18 months)

Burp cloths

Socks

Receiving blankets

Changing pads

Pacifiers

Diapers and wipes

Infant to toddler bath tubs

Infant books (board books, touch/feel, counting, etc.)

Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel.

Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center.

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

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry, EYC is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-6:00 PM at the Island. For information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.

Dates EYC will not meet this semester: March 11 and April 8

On Sunday, February 12, all Scouts and leaders are encouraged to attend, in uniform, the 9:00 AM Church service to receive recognition for participation in Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture Scout, and Girl Scout programs. The Scouts will process in together to special bagpipe music. Joining us on this day will be the Yellowstone Scout Pack and Troop, which have been "adopted" by St. Martin's.

Following the service, a group photo will be taken. For information contact Grant Robertson.

[Updated 12-12-2011]

The Men of St. Martin's group is banding together to help with this outreach project. Come make sandwiches for Kids' Meals. This is a fun time as we work to help feed the children in Houston!

Help us make sandwiches for Houston's children one Tuesday a month, from 5:00-6:30 PM in the Activity Center Fellowship Room. Enjoy fun and fellowship on these dates:

February 13 (Monday)

March 13

April 17

May 8

June 12

July 10

August 14

September 11

October 9

November 13

December 11

Other dates will be posted soon.

Kids' Meals offers a community-based approach to ending hunger for children. Save your spot by sending an e-mail to outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

For information about the Men of St. Martin's group, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

The Holy Strollers will meet on Tuesday, February 14, from 10:00-11:30 AM in the Bride's Room. Our speaker is Louise Goldberg, Child & Family Dietician and her topic is Nutrition in Infants and Toddlers. Louise, a certified pediatric nutrition specialist, will discuss feeding transitions (milk/formula to solids and texture progression), food allergies, dealing with the picky eater stage and what "normal" portion sizes are for little kids. (Child care provided through lunch. See group leader for specific reservation requirements. After the speaker, we can continue our fellowship in Cafe St. Martin's. Children can bring their lunches to enjoy in the nursery.)

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 11-19-2011]

Click here to register online.

Men's Life: The Great Adventure meets most Wednesday mornings in the Activity Center Upper Hall. This program is led by the Rev. Dr. John K. Graham.

Topics during this segment:
January 11: One of History's Best Great Adventurers
January 18: Your Unique Design
January 25: Evidence of Our Unique Design (Part 1)
February 1: Evidence of Our Unique Design (Part 2)
February 8: Understanding Your Servants by Design Profile (Part 1)
February 15: Understanding Your Servants by Design Profile (Part 2)
February 22: Break for Ash Wednesday (no meeting)

If you're like most men, it's easy in the frenzy of constant pressure and relentless responsibilities to lose your way. When you do, a life-numbing routine often replaces life-giving drama. And when it does, the adventure and excitement of what your life means and where it's going become harder and harder to define.

Can life be an adventure again? Absolutely! Over 20 weeks, you will find ways that are in every man's reach. You will learn how to develop a satisfying personal mission for your life and how to leave a legacy in your life that will bless others.

Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to lift your head up to catch a glimpse of just how much more God has in store for you? If so, you're ready for The Great Adventure.

Our program format:

6:00 AM - Men gather in the Activity Center Upper Hall for a continental breakfast and engage in fellowship with other men

6:15 AM - Weekly message, presented with fresh ideas, real life examples and entertaining movie clips

7:00 AM - Men move to small groups of 6-10 men (friends are encouraged to join a small group together when they register)

7:45 AM - All small group discussions promptly end

The registration fee is $20, to be paid at the first meeting. Each session stands alone, so individual sessions can be missed.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

If you are a man and you are part of the St. Martin's family, then you are part of the Men of St. Martin's!

Join us on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall, for the Men of St. Martin's Breakfast and a Speaker program, which offers an opportunity for fellowship and Christian growth with a message from our outstanding line-up of special guests and speakers.

Special Guest Speakers Schedule:

Thursday, February 16, 2012, Mrs. Susan Baker, "What Every Wife Wishes Her Husband Knew!"

Thursday, March 22, 2012, Mark DeMoss, "Making Right Choices in a World of Wrong Opportunities"

Thursday, April 19, 2012, Norman Jetmundsen, "Christian Faithfulness in the Office and at Home"

Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle, "Summer is Coming: What Will You Do?"

For more information, please contact:

Carol Gallion at 713/985-3813

Brittney Jacobson at 713/985-3821

Perry Ruthven, Men of St. Martin's President

The Men of St. Martin's group is open to all men of the Parish (all ages), and any male guests and visitors. We gather each Thursday from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall for breakfast ($5.00), a special guest speaker or brief Bible reflection, and then we break into groups for discussion, fellowship and mutual support. Reservations are not required!

Our weekly topics during this segment:

January 12 - New Year: New Life? (Joshua 3)

January 19 - Special guest speaker; see below

January 26 - As for Your House? (Joshua 15:11-15)

February 2 - Who is Your Delilah? (Judges 16:1-31)

February 9 - A Question of Faithfulness (Ruth 1:1-18)

February 16 - Special guest speaker; see below

February 23 - Are you listening? (I Samuel 3:1-21)

Upcoming special guest speakers:

Thursday, January 19, 2012, the Rt. Rev. Mike Hill, "So You Want to Be a Christian Man?"

Thursday, February 16, 2012, Mrs. Susan Baker, "What Every Wife Wishes Her Husband Knew!"

Thursday, March 22, 2012, Mark DeMoss, "Making Right Choices in a World of Wrong Opportunities"

Thursday, April 19, 2012, Norman Jetmundsen, "Christian Faithfulness in the Office and at Home"

Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle, "Summer is Coming: What Will You Do?"

All men are invited to join us on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall, for the Men of St. Martin's Breakfast and a Speaker program, which offers an opportunity for fellowship and Christian growth with a message from our outstanding line-up of special guests and speakers (listed above). The cost of the hot breakfast is $5.00, and advance reservations are not required.


For more information, please contact:

Carol Gallion at 713/985-3813

Brittney Jacobson at 713/985-3821

Perry Ruthven, Men of St. Martin's President

Mike Sadler


[Updated 1-11-2012]


[Searchable key words: Gathering Groups]

The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets:

Boy and girl onesies (newborn to 18 months)

Burp cloths

Socks

Receiving blankets

Changing pads

Pacifiers

Diapers and wipes

Infant to toddler bath tubs

Infant books (board books, touch/feel, counting, etc.)

Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel.

Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center.

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

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry, EYC is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-6:00 PM at the Island. For information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.

Dates EYC will not meet this semester: March 11 and April 8

The Holy Strollers will meet on Sunday, February 19, from 5:00-8:30 PM in the Activity Center Upper Hall (west). Got the winter blues? Gather up the whole family for an evening at the movies! Pizza, popcorn and beverages will be provided.

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 11-19-2011]

Celebrate our new format with your own "Hat-i-Tude!" This year's theme is "AROUND THE WORLD." Participating classes will select a country or region from around the world. Every participant in the parade will then create their own hat to represent the country or region selected. We will once again have our parade. The adult and youth Sunday School classes will compete with their own "Hat-i-Tudes" themed parade! (Note: We will not utilize the rolling floats this year)

NEW FEATURE: There will be a "hat-large" competition for everyone attending! Judges will award a prize for the best hat creation representing the theme for the evening.

The celebration begins at 5:30 PM in Bagby Parish Hall. We'll have great food, fun activities for all ages, lots of music and great entertainment! Choose either pancakes and all of the "fixin's" or red beans, rice and salad.

Advance tickets for this event are available beginning Sunday, January 29 in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe. Prices are $8.00/adult, $5.00/child, with a maximum family price of $25.00. Buy your tickets early and join in the fun!

Child care may be provided for age 0 - Pre-K in Payne Education Center (1st floor), with advance reservation.
To reserve child care:

Please call the child care reservation line at 713/830-4123 no later than 2 business days prior to the event.

When leaving a message, be sure to include the name, date and time of your event, the number and ages of your child(ren), your name and your telephone number.

If you have reserved child care and later realize you will not be able to attend the event, please call the child care reservation line to cancel, being sure to include the information listed above.

If child care was not requested by your group leader, or if we have any additional questions, we will contact you at the telephone number provided.

For more information, contact Bruce Morgan at 713/985-3810.

All parishioners are invited to join the Daughters of the King (DOK) and the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) for the Ash Wednesday 24-hour Prayer Vigil on February 22. The Chapel will be open for prayer, 7:00 AM-8:00 PM. You are invited to pray at home, at work, or in the Chapel. For more information, contact the Daughters of the King at dok@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

St. Martin's Daughters of the King has a long history of service in all aspects of St. Martin's parish life and the Houston community at large. As a group and individually, we provide hundreds of hours of service every month.

The Daughters of the King is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating prayer and service in our daily lives.

Come to a meeting and find out what DOK is all about! For more information, contact the DOK at DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org.

[Updated 10-13-2011]

The Men of St. Martin's group is open to all men of the Parish (all ages), and any male guests and visitors. We gather each Thursday from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall for breakfast ($5.00), a special guest speaker or brief Bible reflection, and then we break into groups for discussion, fellowship and mutual support. Reservations are not required!

Our weekly topics during this segment:

January 12 - New Year: New Life? (Joshua 3)

January 19 - Special guest speaker; see below

January 26 - As for Your House? (Joshua 15:11-15)

February 2 - Who is Your Delilah? (Judges 16:1-31)

February 9 - A Question of Faithfulness (Ruth 1:1-18)

February 16 - Special guest speaker; see below

February 23 - Are you listening? (I Samuel 3:1-21)

Upcoming special guest speakers:

Thursday, January 19, 2012, the Rt. Rev. Mike Hill, "So You Want to Be a Christian Man?"

Thursday, February 16, 2012, Mrs. Susan Baker, "What Every Wife Wishes Her Husband Knew!"

Thursday, March 22, 2012, Mark DeMoss, "Making Right Choices in a World of Wrong Opportunities"

Thursday, April 19, 2012, Norman Jetmundsen, "Christian Faithfulness in the Office and at Home"

Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle, "Summer is Coming: What Will You Do?"

All men are invited to join us on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall, for the Men of St. Martin's Breakfast and a Speaker program, which offers an opportunity for fellowship and Christian growth with a message from our outstanding line-up of special guests and speakers (listed above). The cost of the hot breakfast is $5.00, and advance reservations are not required.


For more information, please contact:

Carol Gallion at 713/985-3813

Brittney Jacobson at 713/985-3821

Perry Ruthven, Men of St. Martin's President

Mike Sadler


[Updated 1-11-2012]


[Searchable key words: Gathering Groups]

[This is a diocesan event.]

Intermediate Retreat / Junior High Retreat at Camp Allen, February 24-26.

For more information, visit www.epicenter.org.

The ECW is hosting a baby shower benefiting clients of The Source for Women. We are in need of the following new items for the baby gift baskets:

Boy and girl onesies (newborn to 18 months)

Burp cloths

Socks

Receiving blankets

Changing pads

Pacifiers

Diapers and wipes

Infant to toddler bath tubs

Infant books (board books, touch/feel, counting, etc.)

Between now and February 25, please drop off donations in the box at the Activity Center. For information, contact Nancy Troxel.

Gently used donations may be placed in the C.C.S.C. box located in the Activity Center.

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

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry, EYC is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-6:00 PM at the Island. For information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.

Dates EYC will not meet this semester: March 11 and April 8

The Holy Strollers will meet on Tuesday, February 28, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Mi Luna Restaurant (2441 University Blvd., 77005). Book the babysitter and join us for tapas and fun!

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 12-12-2011]

Click here to register online.

To read the course material and hear the Men's Life lectures, once they become available, please click here.

Men's Life: The Great Adventure meets most Wednesday mornings in the Activity Center Upper Hall. This program is led by the Rev. Dr. John K. Graham.

Topics during this segment:
February 29: Writing Your Personal Mission Statement
March 7: Design Encouragements
March 14: How to be a Great Adventurer
March 21: Final Thoughts

If you're like most men, it's easy in the frenzy of constant pressure and relentless responsibilities to lose your way. When you do, a life-numbing routine often replaces life-giving drama. And when it does, the adventure and excitement of what your life means and where it's going become harder and harder to define.

Can life be an adventure again? Absolutely! Over 20 weeks, you will find ways that are in every man's reach. You will learn how to develop a satisfying personal mission for your life and how to leave a legacy in your life that will bless others.

Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to lift your head up to catch a glimpse of just how much more God has in store for you? If so, you're ready for The Great Adventure.

Our program format:

6:00 AM - Men gather in the Activity Center Upper Hall for a continental breakfast and engage in fellowship with other men

6:15 AM - Weekly message, presented with fresh ideas, real life examples and entertaining movie clips

7:00 AM - Men move to small groups of 6-10 men (friends are encouraged to join a small group together when they register)

7:45 AM - All small group discussions promptly end

The registration fee is $20, to be paid at the first meeting. Each session stands alone, so individual sessions can be missed.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

The Men of St. Martin's group is open to all men of the Parish (all ages), and any male guests and visitors. We gather each Thursday from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall for breakfast ($5.00), a special guest speaker or brief Bible reflection, and then we break into groups for discussion, fellowship and mutual support. Reservations are not required!

Our weekly topics during this segment:

March 1 - Them's Fightin' Words ... ! (I Samuel 17:1-16, 41-49)

March 8 - The Lure of Bathsheba (II Samuel 11:1-27)

March 15 - Oops: You are the Man (II Samuel 12:1-14)

March 22 - Special guest speaker; see below

March 29 - Wisdom? Come on? Really!? (I Kings 3:1-15)

April 5 - Humility's Rise: Pride's Fall (II Chronicles 26:1-18)

April 12 - Lost and Nakedness (Job 1:1, 6-22)

April 19 - Special guest speaker; see below

April 26 - Brace Yourself! (Joshua 40-42)

Upcoming special guest speakers:

Thursday, March 22, 2012, Mark DeMoss, "Making Right Choices in a World of Wrong Opportunities"

Thursday, April 19, 2012, Norman Jetmundsen, "Christian Faithfulness in the Office and at Home"

Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle, "Summer is Coming: What Will You Do?"

All men are invited to join us on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall, for the Men of St. Martin's Breakfast and a Speaker program, which offers an opportunity for fellowship and Christian growth with a message from our outstanding line-up of special guests and speakers (listed above). The cost of the hot breakfast is $5.00, and advance reservations are not required.


For more information, please contact:

Carol Gallion at 713/985-3813

Brittney Jacobson at 713/985-3821

Perry Ruthven, Men of St. Martin's President

Mike Sadler


[Updated 1-11-2012]


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We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry, EYC is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-6:00 PM at the Island. For information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.

Dates EYC will not meet this semester: March 11 and April 8

On Sunday, May 6, during the 9:00 AM service in The Church, St. Martin's will honor the graduating high school seniors by giving them special recognition. Afterwards, a reception will be held from 10:15-11:00 AM, in Bagby Parish Hall for seniors and their families; seniors will be acknowledged for their achievement and dedication.

We would like to celebrate this occasion with a special display for each senior in attendance. Please submit to Anthony Orona: an 8" x 10" photocopy of your senior picture, a 4" by 6" baby picture, and the name of your high school. Electronic submissions should be high resolution (print quality) images. Contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.

The Holy Strollers will meet on Tuesday, March 6, from 10:00-11:30 AM at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Reliant Center, 8334 Fannin Street, 77054). Have the little ones dress the part as we stroll through the Livestock Show. Think petting zoo, pony rides, birthing center and much, much more! Meet outside the entrance to Hall A and make sure you allow for enough time to park.

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]

Click here to register online.

Men's Life: The Great Adventure meets most Wednesday mornings in the Activity Center Upper Hall. This program is led by the Rev. Dr. John K. Graham.

Topics during this segment:
February 29: Writing Your Personal Mission Statement
March 7: Design Encouragements
March 14: How to be a Great Adventurer
March 21: Final Thoughts

If you're like most men, it's easy in the frenzy of constant pressure and relentless responsibilities to lose your way. When you do, a life-numbing routine often replaces life-giving drama. And when it does, the adventure and excitement of what your life means and where it's going become harder and harder to define.

Can life be an adventure again? Absolutely! Over 20 weeks, you will find ways that are in every man's reach. You will learn how to develop a satisfying personal mission for your life and how to leave a legacy in your life that will bless others.

Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to lift your head up to catch a glimpse of just how much more God has in store for you? If so, you're ready for The Great Adventure.

Our program format:

6:00 AM - Men gather in the Activity Center Upper Hall for a continental breakfast and engage in fellowship with other men

6:15 AM - Weekly message, presented with fresh ideas, real life examples and entertaining movie clips

7:00 AM - Men move to small groups of 6-10 men (friends are encouraged to join a small group together when they register)

7:45 AM - All small group discussions promptly end

The registration fee is $20, to be paid at the first meeting. Each session stands alone, so individual sessions can be missed.

For more information, contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.

The Men of St. Martin's group is open to all men of the Parish (all ages), and any male guests and visitors. We gather each Thursday from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall for breakfast ($5.00), a special guest speaker or brief Bible reflection, and then we break into groups for discussion, fellowship and mutual support. Reservations are not required!

Our weekly topics during this segment:

March 1 - Them's Fightin' Words ... ! (I Samuel 17:1-16, 41-49)

March 8 - The Lure of Bathsheba (II Samuel 11:1-27)

March 15 - Oops: You are the Man (II Samuel 12:1-14)

March 22 - Special guest speaker; see below

March 29 - Wisdom? Come on? Really!? (I Kings 3:1-15)

April 5 - Humility's Rise: Pride's Fall (II Chronicles 26:1-18)

April 12 - Lost and Nakedness (Job 1:1, 6-22)

April 19 - Special guest speaker; see below

April 26 - Brace Yourself! (Joshua 40-42)

Upcoming special guest speakers:

Thursday, March 22, 2012, Mark DeMoss, "Making Right Choices in a World of Wrong Opportunities"

Thursday, April 19, 2012, Norman Jetmundsen, "Christian Faithfulness in the Office and at Home"

Thursday, May 17, 2012, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew "Andy" Doyle, "Summer is Coming: What Will You Do?"

All men are invited to join us on the third Thursday of each month, from 7:00-8:00 AM in Bagby Parish Hall, for the Men of St. Martin's Breakfast and a Speaker program, which offers an opportunity for fellowship and Christian growth with a message from our outstanding line-up of special guests and speakers (listed above). The cost of the hot breakfast is $5.00, and advance reservations are not required.


For more information, please contact:

Carol Gallion at 713/985-3813

Brittney Jacobson at 713/985-3821

Perry Ruthven, Men of St. Martin's President

Mike Sadler


[Updated 1-11-2012]


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Grades 6-12 are going skiing for Spring Break, March 9-14, in Breckenridge, CO. The cost of the trip is $895, and a $200 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required to secure a spot on the trip. Please click here to sign up for Snowfest.

For more information, contact Eric Moen at 713/985-3819.

This year the annual Daughters of the King Quiet Day will feature three devotional reflections by the Rev. Kate Picot. Each devotional will then be followed by personal quiet time for prayer, reflection, meditation, reading or journaling.

The DOK Quiet Day will be held on Saturday, March 10, at St. Martin's at 9:00 AM in Founders' Hall. We will observe a traditional Quiet Day format from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM.

RSVP by Thursday, March 1; send an email to dok@stmartinsepiscopal.org. The cost of the Quiet Day is $15.00, payable at the door (cash or check only). A box lunch will be provided. Child care is not available.

St. Martin's Daughters of the King has a long history of service in all aspects of St. Martin's parish life and the Houston community at large. As a group and individually, we provide hundreds of hours of service every month.

The Daughters of the King is an order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating prayer and service in our daily lives.

[Updated 1-11-2012]

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 Saturday, March 10 for a hands-on cooking class for Asian appetizers at Urban Chef, 2809 Palm Street, 77004, from 6:00-9:00 PM. The cost of this class is $50 per person.

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.

April - International Festival

May - Play at Talento Bilingue de Houston

June - Progressive Dinner

Future events coming soon!

To make your reservation or for more information, please contact Deb Tisch at 713/985-3817.


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Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

We meet every Saturday, 1:00-4:00 PM in the Activity Center Family Room. Come if you want to - come as you can - come and go. We meet to chat, stitch and enjoy each other's company!

For more information, contact Marjorie Littlejohn.

Note: This group will not meet on holidays or during Church campus closings. Please contact the group leader for updates.

Immediately following the 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM services, you are invited to take time for "Coffee and Fellowship." See and greet old and new friends in Bagby Parish Hall, Rooms A & B.

Note: This event will not happen on holidays, during special events, or during Church campus closings.

The core of St. Martin's Youth Ministry, EYC is a time of fun, fellowship and teaching as we explore our faith through games, art, music and more.

EYC for grades 6-8 meets most Sundays, 4:30-6:00 PM at the Island. For information, contact Julie Antill at 713/985-3841.

EYC for grades 9-12 meets most Sundays, 7:00-8:30 PM at the Island. For information, contact Anthony Orona at 713/830-4110.

Dates EYC will not meet this semester: March 11 and April 8