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E-Giving: Inquiring Minds Want To Know

We have had a few parishioners ask whether St. Michael’s pays a merchant fee on their E-Giving transactions. Many folks choose to use a credit card for their giving so they can accumulate points or miles or whatever perk their card of preference is offering, but they also want their whole donation to make it [...]

Friday April 20th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Easter Worship Services

The Great Vigil of Easter Saturday, April 7 at 8:30 pm We light the new fire outside and then process into the church led by the Paschal Candle, the light of Christ. We listen to the stories of God’s great acts of salvation and respond with songs, psalms, and hymns (bring the kids in PJs [...]

Saturday April 7th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Thoughts from the Rector

Where Did Easter Come From? Before there was Easter Christians gathered every week for worship and fellowship meals. At first this happened on the Jewish Sabbath, Saturday, but eventually this shifted to Sunday. The purpose of these early Christian worship-meals also shifted. Originally, believers assembled to prepare for Jesus’ return during their own lives, but when [...]

Friday April 6th, 2012 in Christian Education, From The Rector, Uncategorized | Comments Off

“Brothers” Meeting Now!

If you are interested in being part of a one-hour small group experience where men read and reflect on scripture, share their lives with each other, and enjoy fellowship (or even if you might be), I urge you to consider joining one of our new “Brothers” groups. Sunday morning at St. Michael’s, 10:05-10:50 am (between the 9 am [...]

Friday April 6th, 2012 in Christian Education, Uncategorized | Comments Off

Holy Week and Easter Schedule

Palm Sunday April 1 at 7:45, 9:00 and 11:00 am; 6:00 pm  Liturgy of the Palms, Procession, and Holy Eucharist. Sunday School begins after Procession. Nursery as usual. Maundy Thursday April 5 at 6:30 pm We remember Jesus’ command for us to love one with a simple Communion Service in the church before moving to [...]

Saturday March 24th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Spring Forward! Clocks move ahead …

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour this Saturday night before you go to bed.  Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2012 (when clocks should be set ahead one hour to 3:00 a.m.). Don’t be late to your favorite worship service!

Friday March 9th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Easter Flowers and Greens

Please give generously ($15 or more) toward Easter flowers and decorations.  This is a great opportunity to remember loved ones, give thanks, or honor someone special. Envelopes are available in the entryway.

Tuesday March 6th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Opportunities for Hospitality Ministry!

Brew some coffee, serve some lemonade (and, don’t forget the cookies) - serve once or often, it’s up to you. Sign-up and job description in entryway. Greet folks and hand out worship sheets as a 9 o’clock worship greeter, you welcome folks and hand out worship sheets; after the service you pick up/recycle worship sheets making [...]

Tuesday March 6th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Scholarship Opportunity

The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Texas each year offers the Vera Gang Scott Scholarship to women in need of financial aid for higher education. Applicants must be female, in good standing in the Episcopal Church-Diocese of Texas, be able to show real financial need, and be accepted or enrolled in a qualifying [...]

Tuesday March 6th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Ash Wednesday, February 22

Remember your mortality and hear God’s promise of everlasting life. Ash Wednesday Liturgy with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion at 6:45 a.m., noon & 6:30 p.m. Bring last year’s palm crosses and place in basket in the entryway, to be burned for making ashes.

Tuesday February 21st, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

The Columbarium at St. Michael’s

Our long-awaited Columbarium is now being installed along the west wall of our worship space.  Please forgive any mess as the work is being completed.  And, then take a moment to see and appreciate what we have added.  A church columbarium returns us to the ancient practice of burial in or around the church and [...]

Tuesday February 21st, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

De-Greening This Saturday

Please join your fellow parishioners at the church this Saturday, January 7 at 9 am to help remove the Christmas decorations.  Your help is needed and very much appreciated.  Questions?  Contact Claire Bray. Thank you.  

Thursday January 5th, 2012 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Christmas 2011

  Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve 5:00 pm – Children’s Festival Eucharist with Pageant See below for children’s participation in the pageant*** Childcare is offered at this service for those younger than 3. 7:00 pm- Holy Eucharist with Carols Music by the Music Team. Childcare is offered at this service for those under 3. 10:30 [...]

Thursday December 15th, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Greening of the Church is this Sunday

December 18 at 12:30  We’re ready to deck the halls…and the Worship Space…for Christmas. We’ll be hanging the greenery, decorating the Christmas Tree, and having a festive time! This is a family event.  To sign up for pizza or if have questions, please contact Claire or Tom Bray Poinsettias and Greens  This Sunday is the last day [...]

Thursday December 15th, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Confirmands

The following persons are candidates for Confirmation, Reception, or Re-affirmation when Bishop Duncan visits us on Sunday, December 11, at 11 a.m.  Youth: Nicholas Joseph Dauskurdas Ryan James DiVincenzo Robert Graham Scott Sarah Elizabeth Shields Adults: Elaine Cavazos Dina Dreifuerst Heather Howell Melanie Lenz Mary Parse Congratulations to all!

Thursday December 8th, 2011 in Uncategorized | Comments Off