Women's AA meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Pat Graham leads group dialogue sessions for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have periods of spiritual change. In these times, we are called to embrace our challenges with patience, always knowing that God will lead us through them, not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness. It meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to just one or to every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

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

The Church has wonderful news for our moms -- Holy Strollers is back from a summer respite! If you don't know about our group, it is full of fun and fellowship for moms of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. We have monthly speakers, play-dates, and nights out for moms. As we plan for the fall, we are looking for moms who are interested in joining the group's organizing team. If you want to hang out with other like-minded moms and help promote the wonderful mission of support and love to others in the same boat, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! From note writing to planning events, there are plenty of small and large responsibilities available. If you'd like to join us, please contact our leader Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Women's AA meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class will begin meeting again Thursday, September 9, from 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. Registration prior to August 15 will assist us in forming small groups. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Ann Wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class will begin meeting again on Thursday, September 9, from 9:30-11:30 AM in Bagby Parish Hall. Registration prior to August 15 will assist us in forming small groups. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women.

The Daughters of the King (DOK) will meet on Saturday, September 11, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. Our program is "How to Study Your Bible," with the Rev. Ken Fields. Also at this meeting, Father Fields will install the newest members of the DOK. Every woman of St. Martin's is invited as our guest!

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 Carol Young at DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org. See our tweets at Twitter.com/StMartinsDOK

[Updated 6-18-2010]

Women's AA meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Pat Graham leads group dialogue sessions for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have periods of spiritual change. In these times, we are called to embrace our challenges with patience, always knowing that God will lead us through them, not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness. It meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to just one or to every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

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

The Church has wonderful news for our moms -- Holy Strollers is back from a summer respite! If you don't know about our group, it is full of fun and fellowship for moms of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. We have monthly speakers, play-dates, and nights out for moms. As we plan for the fall, we are looking for moms who are interested in joining the group's organizing team. If you want to hang out with other like-minded moms and help promote the wonderful mission of support and love to others in the same boat, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! From note writing to planning events, there are plenty of small and large responsibilities available. If you'd like to join us, please contact our leader Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Women's AA meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 7:00-8:30 PM, in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Ann Wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 9:30-11:30 AM, in Bagby Parish Hall. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women.

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life."
Psalm 23:6

Please join The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's as we gather again after a "summer away" for fellowship with friends both old and new.

Fall Luncheon with Special Guest Speaker Ann Claypool
Wednesday, September 22 in Bagby Parish Hall

11:00 am - Registration & Fellowship
11:30 am - Lunch and Program

Honorary Chair - Laura Levenson

$25 per person or $250 for a table of 10
RSVP by Thursday, September 16

Click here to register online. A registration form will be inserted in The Star of September 5. For additional registration information, please contact Melinda Mogas.

Our special guest Ann Claypool currently resides in Atlanta, GA, where she is a psychotherapist in private practice. She is licensed as a clinical social worker in Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. She was appointed to the faculty of the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham in the 1990s, and currently serves on the Board of Visitors of Emory University and the Board of Trustees of the Alliance of Christian Media and Day1 ministry. She is a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta, where she volunteers as a leader of grief support groups. Ann is the editor of the book, The First to Follow: The Apostles of Jesus, which she compiled from recordings of presentations by her late husband, the Reverend Doctor John R. Claypool. Copies of this book will be sold in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe and Ann will be available to sign books before after the luncheon. Contact the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe at 713/985-3840 to purchase your book.

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]

Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates is a comprehensive exercise program that addresses the needs of the pregnant woman from the first trimester through the postpartum period.

Pre-Natal Pilates
Stability balls and therabands are integral components of this unique exercise program. During the birth process the stability balls and therabands may be used as labor tools. The Pilates method of exercise gently and safely prepares your body for the rigors of labor while re-aligning the body for successful birthing.

Post-Natal Pilates
Many women with newborns forego exercise due to a lack of time. Exercising during pregnancy is beneficial, exercising during the postpartum period is crucial, especially for those suffering from postpartum blues. The postpartum exercise routine works on strength and endurance while rebuilding the body from the inside out. Pilates based exercises are designed to close the abdominals, realign the spine, and rehabilitate the pelvic floor.

Emily McCoin is a Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates Specialist. She will meet with you at no charge to discuss your goals, demonstrate various exercises and motivate you so that you may maintain a healthy lifestyle. Contact Emily at emilyspilates@gmail.com or 832/498-1713.

Pricing available upon request. Class will meet in St. Martin's Activity Center Weight Room. Please fill out and sign an Activity Center release form for this class.

The Pink Ribbon Program is a post-operative workout program for breast cancer patients. The program is designed to help breast cancer survivors regain mobility and strength in areas affected by surgery. The Pink Ribbon Program was begun in 1998 by Doreen Puglisi, a breast cancer survivor herself, who recognized the need for a post-operative program for breast cancer patients.

Often, exercise is the last thing a patient feels like doing after surgery. All they want to do is rest. However, recent studies have shown that moderate physical exercise can improve the quality of life for breast cancer survivors. The Pink Ribbon Program helps stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back and abdominal muscles, allowing women to regain full range of motion in these areas which were affected by surgery. This program accommodates all fitness levels and is beneficial to a woman whether her surgery was recent or several years ago.

Emily McCoin is a Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist (BCES). She will meet with you at no charge to discuss your goals, demonstrate various exercises and motivate you so that you may maintain a healthy lifestyle. Contact Emily at emilyspilates@gmail.com or 832/498-1713.

Pricing available upon request. Class will meet in St. Martin's Activity Center Weight Room. Please fill out and sign an Activity Center release form for this class.

On Sunday, September 19, we'll kick-off the 2010-2011 year in our Christian Education program. We've got an exciting line-up of offerings for adults, youth and children.

For more information:

Christian Education for children

Christian Education for youth

Adult Christian Education

Connect Your To-Do List, Your Passions, and God's Purposes for Your Life.

What is the connection between today's to-do list and God's ultimate mission for our lives? God wants to use everything about you - your past and present, your hopes and dreams, your huge hurts and even your little hang-ups - to achieve His ultimate purposes in your life. Pathway to Purpose for Women helps you discover how your life roles, longings and experiences point you toward your life mission. This how-to guide, filled with true personal stories, provides stepping stones through the challenges of not only discovering your universal purposes but also discerning your unique purposes in this life. It is an exciting journey for becoming the woman God created you to be.

Join us over nine Monday evenings, September 20 through November 15, 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. Please note: On Monday, October 18, we will meet in Room 217, Payne Education Center.

Child care is available with advance notice. RSVP for child care by calling 713/830-4123 no later than four days prior to the event.

The book, Pathway to Purpose for Women is available through Amazon.com. For more information, please contact Pat Bodley.

Women's AA meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Pat Graham leads group dialogue sessions for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have periods of spiritual change. In these times, we are called to embrace our challenges with patience, always knowing that God will lead us through them, not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness. It meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to just one or to every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

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

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life."
Psalm 23:6

Please join The Episcopal Church Women of St. Martin's as we gather again after a "summer away" for fellowship with friends both old and new.

Fall Luncheon with Special Guest Speaker Ann Claypool
Wednesday, September 22 in Bagby Parish Hall

11:00 am - Registration & Fellowship
11:30 am - Lunch and Program

Honorary Chair - Laura Levenson

$25 per person or $250 for a table of 10
RSVP by Thursday, September 16

Click here to register online. A registration form will be inserted in The Star of September 5. For additional registration information, please contact Melinda Mogas.

Our special guest Ann Claypool currently resides in Atlanta, GA, where she is a psychotherapist in private practice. She is licensed as a clinical social worker in Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. She was appointed to the faculty of the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham in the 1990s, and currently serves on the Board of Visitors of Emory University and the Board of Trustees of the Alliance of Christian Media and Day1 ministry. She is a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta, where she volunteers as a leader of grief support groups. Ann is the editor of the book, The First to Follow: The Apostles of Jesus, which she compiled from recordings of presentations by her late husband, the Reverend Doctor John R. Claypool. Copies of this book will be sold in the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe and Ann will be available to sign books before after the luncheon. Contact the Bookstore & Gift Shoppe at 713/985-3840 to purchase your book.

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]

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 September Luncheon event on Wednesday, September 22, from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. We will set up early before the luncheon, serve lunch and then clean up after the luncheon. Volunteers for all or part of the event are welcome.

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.

[Keywords: ECW, Episcopal Church Women]

The Church has wonderful news for our moms -- Holy Strollers is back from a summer respite! If you don't know about our group, it is full of fun and fellowship for moms of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. We have monthly speakers, play-dates, and nights out for moms. As we plan for the fall, we are looking for moms who are interested in joining the group's organizing team. If you want to hang out with other like-minded moms and help promote the wonderful mission of support and love to others in the same boat, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! From note writing to planning events, there are plenty of small and large responsibilities available. If you'd like to join us, please contact our leader Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Women's AA meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 7:00-8:30 PM, in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Ann Wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 9:30-11:30 AM, in Bagby Parish Hall. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women.

Connect Your To-Do List, Your Passions, and God's Purposes for Your Life.

What is the connection between today's to-do list and God's ultimate mission for our lives? God wants to use everything about you - your past and present, your hopes and dreams, your huge hurts and even your little hang-ups - to achieve His ultimate purposes in your life. Pathway to Purpose for Women helps you discover how your life roles, longings and experiences point you toward your life mission. This how-to guide, filled with true personal stories, provides stepping stones through the challenges of not only discovering your universal purposes but also discerning your unique purposes in this life. It is an exciting journey for becoming the woman God created you to be.

Join us over nine Monday evenings, September 20 through November 15, 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. Please note: On Monday, October 18, we will meet in Room 217, Payne Education Center.

Child care is available with advance notice. RSVP for child care by calling 713/830-4123 no later than four days prior to the event.

The book, Pathway to Purpose for Women is available through Amazon.com. For more information, please contact Pat Bodley.

Holy Strollers is a ministry of St. Martin's, providing a network of care for mothers of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. Moms within the parish family and from the greater Houston metro area are discovering this life-giving community. Through Christian spiritual guidance and education, activities such as play-dates, moms-night-outs, family picnics and lectures, Holy Strollers offers support in a casual environment...all the while having a heck of a good ol' time!

Speaker: Jan Dollinger, Child Development Specialist
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Bride's Room
One of Holy Strollers' all-time favorite speakers, Jan will teach how discipline is much more than the difference between using a spoon and using a timeout. To discipline means to teach; as a parent, you are teaching acceptable behaviors and giving clear limits to unacceptable behavior. The message: parents need to be realistic, loving, firm and consistent. Come see what that entails! (Childcare provided).

For more information, contact Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Calling all moms and moms-to-be...
Holy Strollers is looking for moms who are interested in joining the group's organizing team. If you want to hang out with other like-minded moms and help promote the wonderful mission of support and love to others in the same boat, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! From note writing, taking photos, delivering meals to new moms or planning events, there are plenty of small and large responsibilities available. If you'd like to join us, please contact our leader Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Keep us in the loop with your baby news!
Holy Strollers wants to support our new families, so if you have recently had a baby or are expecting one, please contact Pastoral Care Administrative Assistant Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808. She'll keep us in the loop so that we can congratulate you on your growing family!

Sign up and log on...
Don't forget about the St. Martin's Holy Strollers' Facebook page! It's a simple spot to share resources, ask questions to the group, check out pictures from our events and view our upcoming calendar. Simply log on to Facebook and ask for an invitation from the group!

Women's AA meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Pat Graham leads group dialogue sessions for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have periods of spiritual change. In these times, we are called to embrace our challenges with patience, always knowing that God will lead us through them, not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness. It meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to just one or to every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

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

The Church has wonderful news for our moms -- Holy Strollers is back from a summer respite! If you don't know about our group, it is full of fun and fellowship for moms of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. We have monthly speakers, play-dates, and nights out for moms. As we plan for the fall, we are looking for moms who are interested in joining the group's organizing team. If you want to hang out with other like-minded moms and help promote the wonderful mission of support and love to others in the same boat, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! From note writing to planning events, there are plenty of small and large responsibilities available. If you'd like to join us, please contact our leader Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Women's AA meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 7:00-8:30 PM, in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Ann Wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 9:30-11:30 AM, in Bagby Parish Hall. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women.

Registration information:
Join "Team St. Martin's" in the fight against breast cancer.
2010 Komen Houston Race for the Cure
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Sam Houston Park Downtown

Go to www.komen-houston.org

Go to "Komen Race for the Cure"

Go to "Register > Join a Team"

Search for and join "St. Martin's Episcopal Church"

Select category and continue registration.

Remember, you can run, walk, or even sleep-in For The Cure!
(Organized by St. Martin's Daughters of the King)


The Daughters of the King (DOK) is sponsoring a Church team for the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen "Race for the Cure" on Saturday, October 2. This local Houston race, which promotes breast health and cancer research, is the largest one in the world for this cause. This year, over 30,000 Houston runners/walkers are expected to participate. Click here for more information.

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 Carol Young at DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org. See our tweets at Twitter.com/StMartinsDOK

Connect Your To-Do List, Your Passions, and God's Purposes for Your Life.

What is the connection between today's to-do list and God's ultimate mission for our lives? God wants to use everything about you - your past and present, your hopes and dreams, your huge hurts and even your little hang-ups - to achieve His ultimate purposes in your life. Pathway to Purpose for Women helps you discover how your life roles, longings and experiences point you toward your life mission. This how-to guide, filled with true personal stories, provides stepping stones through the challenges of not only discovering your universal purposes but also discerning your unique purposes in this life. It is an exciting journey for becoming the woman God created you to be.

Join us over nine Monday evenings, September 20 through November 15, 7:00-8:30 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. Please note: On Monday, October 18, we will meet in Room 217, Payne Education Center.

Child care is available with advance notice. RSVP for child care by calling 713/830-4123 no later than four days prior to the event.

The book, Pathway to Purpose for Women is available through Amazon.com. For more information, please contact Pat Bodley.

You are invited to join the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) as we staple offering envelopes to letters in preparation for the UTO Fall Ingathering, which supports outreach programs. Join us for fun and fellowship on Monday, October 4, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM in Room 207-209, Payne Education Center. For more information, contact Jeannie Barnes.

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]

Holy Strollers is a ministry of St. Martin's, providing a network of care for mothers of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. Moms within the parish family and from the greater Houston metro area are discovering this life-giving community. Through Christian spiritual guidance and education, activities such as play-dates, moms-night-outs, family picnics and lectures, Holy Strollers offers support in a casual environment...all the while having a heck of a good ol' time!

Play-Date: Mom and Baby/Child Yoga
Date: Tuesday, October 5, 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Fellowship Room
Former Holy Stroller Mom, Lisa Wilkinson, will lead us in yoga stretching as we bond with our children in what will surely be zen-like chaos! Please bring your own yoga mat and a plush blanket for non-crawlers.

Speaker: Cathy Garcia-Prats
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 10:00-11:30 AM
Location: Bride's Room
Married for 37 years and a mother of 10 sons ranging in ages from 16 to 34, Cathy is an award-winning author and international lecturer on family, marriage and parenting. Her Houston family has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Day, Houston! Believing that good children and good families begin with you, as a wife and mother, Cathy will give an inspiring message titled "I am Mother - Hear Me Pray." She will share the importance of a mother's attitude on family, reflected in love, respect, commitment and faith. (Childcare provided)

Special Event: Family Picnic in the Park
Date: Saturday, October 23, 11:00 AM
Location: Tanglewood Park, at the corner of Woodway and Bering Dr.
Grab the entire family - hubby and all-aged children - for picnicking and fun! Bring your blanket and kickball; the Holy Strollers will provide everything else. (More details to come)

Mom's Night Out
Date: Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 PM
Location: The Tasting Room at Uptown Park, 1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd.
Moms, get those daddies and caretakers to mark their calendars to watch the kiddos because it's Mom's Night Out! Meet us as we get together for an evening out on the town! (Evite with more details to come.)

For more information, contact Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Calling all moms and moms-to-be...
Holy Strollers is looking for moms who are interested in joining the group's organizing team. If you want to hang out with other like-minded moms and help promote the wonderful mission of support and love to others in the same boat, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! From note writing, taking photos, delivering meals to new moms or planning events, there are plenty of small and large responsibilities available. If you'd like to join us, please contact our leader Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Keep us in the loop with your baby news!
Holy Strollers wants to support our new families, so if you have recently had a baby or are expecting one, please contact Pastoral Care Administrative Assistant Cyndy Ensign at 713/985-3808. She'll keep us in the loop so that we can congratulate you on your growing family!

Sign up and log on...
Don't forget about the St. Martin's Holy Strollers' Facebook page! It's a simple spot to share resources, ask questions to the group, check out pictures from our events and view our upcoming calendar. Simply log on to Facebook and ask for an invitation from the group!

Women's AA meets Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

Pat Graham leads group dialogue sessions for women interested in sharing questions and seeking wisdom about God's work in the world and in their lives.

We all have periods of spiritual change. In these times, we are called to embrace our challenges with patience, always knowing that God will lead us through them, not always to easy answers, but certainly toward places of new growth.

The group is open to any women embracing change and challenges in their spiritual journey towards wholeness. It meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM in Room 217, Payne Education Center. Come to just one or to every session. If you have questions about the class, please contact Pat Graham.

The Blanket Ladies meet Wednesdays, 10:00 AM-noon, in the Activity Center Family Room. They make cotton flannel receiving blankets for newborn infants at local charity hospitals. It is estimated that over 45,000 blankets have been made by these hard-working, wonderful ladies. Come join this group and share some fun, fellowship and love. Call Sally DeWalch.

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

The Church has wonderful news for our moms -- Holy Strollers is back from a summer respite! If you don't know about our group, it is full of fun and fellowship for moms of newborns to 5-year-olds, as well as expectant mothers. We have monthly speakers, play-dates, and nights out for moms. As we plan for the fall, we are looking for moms who are interested in joining the group's organizing team. If you want to hang out with other like-minded moms and help promote the wonderful mission of support and love to others in the same boat, then this is the volunteer opportunity for you! From note writing to planning events, there are plenty of small and large responsibilities available. If you'd like to join us, please contact our leader Natalie Castellanos at holystrollers@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Women's AA meets Wednesdays at 11:00 AM in the Activity Center Community Room.

For more information, visit www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/prevention.php.

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

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Evening Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 7:00-8:30 PM, in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

We are excited about the growth of our evening class and are pleased to offer the same format as our morning class. Following the discussion of the home study lesson, Ann Wilson will offer applicable insight into the scripture passages. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Ann Wilson.

The Christian Life Study (CLS) Morning Class meets Thursdays, September-May, from 9:30-11:30 AM, in Bagby Parish Hall. The class remains open to visitors and/or new members throughout the year. We are studying the Book of Acts.

This study offers women of every age the opportunity to study the Bible in a comfortable and unintimidating atmosphere. Beginning students are encouraged to join us. The format includes home study, small group discussions, and relevant teaching. Child care is available.

Registration for women: The cost of materials (25 lessons) is $25. Please pay what you can afford and make your check payable to St. Martin's. To download a PDF of the registration form click here. For more information, contact Janie Putman.

Registration for children: For our morning class, children aged 3-5 years will experience the joy of discovering God, using the methods and materials of Godly Play. Child care for younger children is provided. Two-year-olds are introduced to Bible stories by Glory, the puppet. Registration information can be found on the registration form for women.

The Daughters of the King (DOK) will meet on Saturday, October 9, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM in Room 210-212, Payne Education Center. Our program is "The Body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit," with the Rev. Kate Picot. Every woman of St. Martin's is invited as our guest!

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 Carol Young at DOK@StMartinsEpiscopal.org. See our tweets at Twitter.com/StMartinsDOK

[Updated 8-30-2010]