Worship with us!
8:00am,
10:30am,
5:00pm
Service in
Palmer Parish Hall
Midweek Worship
Wednesdays @ 11:00am
Service in
Palmer Parish Hall
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Holy Spirit Staff
Director of Family Ministries:
Communications Coordinator
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Holy Spirit Vestry
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Senior Warden
Dave Schraeder
Junior Warden
Kim Myer
Ian Bremner
Rich Brzoska
John Givens
S
helly Lester
Christy Lock
Nancy Moody
Scott Owen
Melissa Peter
Jim Silliman
Karen Walrond
Charlie Yardley
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Grace and peace be with you! I pray you are having a holy and blessed Advent so far. It was wonderful to have St. Nicholas with us this past Sunday! I hope you got to meet him, have some breakfast tacos, and make an Advent wreath!
This Sunday at 5:00 we will have our annual service of Lesson and Carols. Every year I look up to find myself already deep into Advent. Lessons and Carols is such a blessing as I can sing, absorb scripture, and listen to our wonderful choir and Music Director offer holy music. This service always creates a space for me to turn my heart and mind back to anticipating the moment that God came into our midst in Jesus. There will also be a lovely reception. I pray that you will come and find respite for your souls this Sunday.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
See you in church,
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Submit Your Pledge Card Today!
Stewardship 2018
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Holy Spirit is working on our budget in hopes of growing our ministries, outreach, and programs for 2018. We ask that you prayerfully consider completing your pledge card and support our church. If you'd like additional information please visit our website at
http://holyspirithouston.org/stewardship-2018/
If you have any questions about your pledge, please contact Aimee Donnel in the church office (
finance@hsechurch.org
or 713-468-7796).
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Sunday, December 10th
A Festival of Lessons & Carols
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Sunday, December 10th
5:00 pm
Please join us for this Holy Spirit tradition, telling the story of the Nativity in Scripture, Carols, and Anthems sung by the Parish Choir and Congregation.
There will be a reception afterward in the School Library.
Refreshments provided by the Church.
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2017 Advent Devotional
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Advent devotionals are back!
Follow along on Facebook as we share passages and wisdom from our community for your daily meditation
Pick up your hardcopy Sunday at worship, in the church or school office.
'Tis the season friends. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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Sunday School
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Everyone is welcome to participate in Sunday School, youth activities, small group gatherings, and parish-wide activities!
Please join us and get involved with the many ministries & fellowship opportunities coming up!
Also, please never hesitate to contact the church office for information about any group or activity.
(713) 468-7796
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Adult Sunday School @ 9:15am
The Library
"Taking it slow (while things speed up)...the encouragement of Advent to get ready intentionally and joyfully."
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Pre-School - 5th Grade (Children's Chapel)
Junior High (Youth Room Rm. 604)
High School (join Adult Sunday School Library)
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The Giving Tree
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Starting Sunday, November 19th, our Holy Spirit Giving Tree will be on display with ornaments from our outreach ministries. Each ornament will detail specific needs.
Please take as many ornaments you are willing to fulfill.
Ministries represented are: Bayou City Blessings, Lord of the Streets, Memorial Assistance Ministries, and Westside Homeless Prevention.
Donations are gratefully received in the Church Office.
Please make checks to "HSEC" with the name of the designated ministry in the memo line (e.g. - "Bayou City Blessings")
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Monday, December 11th:
Ladies Night Out Christmas Party
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Monday, December 11 @ 6:30 p.m.
at Nell Givens's home
Bring a substantial hors d'oeuvres or dessert with a wrapped holiday decoration or candle with the cost no more than $20. Wine is being provided.
All ladies are invited - please let Leona know you will be attending!
Also, if you choose, we are helping those less fortunate by taking and purchasing something from the Giving Tree this year.
For more information, call
Leona Baker at 281-493-4129 (home) or 281-785-2377 (cell).
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Thursday, December 7th:
Women's Bible Study
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Love Letters to Us
with Sarah Condon
6:30 pm -
The Parlor
- What are all of the epistles (letters) in the back of the Bible about?
- Why do we read them every Sunday?
- How are they still relevant for our Christian community today?
- And how are they meaningful in our specific lives?
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Join us to find out!
When: One Thursday per month @ 6:30
pm in the Parlor
(12/7, 1/11, 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3)
*No RSVP Necessary
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Holy Spirit Youth
Activities
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Volunteer Opportunities
Nativity Pageant
Dec 10th & 17th
Help with the rehearsals!
Fellowship Activities
For Middle & High School Youth
Dec 17th, 2:00-4:00pm
Ice Skating
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Holy Spirit Family Activities
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Nativity Pageant
Sunday, December 17th
10:30 am Worship
*bring one dozen of your favorite cookies for a Christmas cookie exchange reception after the service
Rehearsals
Sunday, Dec. 10th @ 9:15am
Sunday, December 17th @ 9:15am
Children's Chapel
We would love for ALL our children to participate in this year's pageant.
If your child would like to help tell the Christmas Story please have them attend rehearsals on December 10th & December 18th in the Children's Chapel.
Christmas Eve Family Service
December 24th @ 3:00 pm
Parish Hall
Milk and cookies after worship
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Mom's Bible Study
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Everyone welcome!
Mom's Bible Study
Fridays @ 9:00am
Suzy's Room (Rm. 308)
Please join us for a weekly woman's Bible Study and meet other woman from our Holy Spirit Community. We will be doing a variety of studies this year and will be starting our first study in October, "
Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in the Ordinary World
" by Bob Goff
(713) 517-8797
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Holy Spirit Episcopal School
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December 6th:
Kindergarten Pageant @
10 am
December 7th: Kindergarten Pageant @ 10:30 am & 6:30 pm
December 11th: PTO Parent Wine & Wrap Social @ 7:00 pm
January 12th: HSES Homecoming
January 24th: Admissions Open House @ 9 am
February
2nd: Famfest @ 3:30 pm
(Everyone welcome!)
More dates & information to come.
Questions? Contact the School Office:
(713) 468-5138
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Seniors, Retirees, and Empty Nesters (S.R.E.N.)
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Holy Spirit, Emmanuel, and Friends
Please join us
Thursday, December 7th
4 pm - Evening
Magical Winter Lights
at the
Gulf Greyhound Park
Harris County Pct 3 Bus (No Fee to Ride)
Dinner @ Cracker Barrel (self pay)
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Financial Focus
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Operating Pledges
Please make sure your 2017 operating pledge is up-to-date or paid in full.
Living Our Legacy Commitments
Commitments to the Living our Legacy building campaign were multi-year commitments, in many cases. Please complete your 2017 commitment by year-end.
All Operating and Living our Legacy contributions must be received by December 31, 2017 (received in the collection or post-marked by this date or turned in to the office by Friday December 29, 2017 at 4pm) to be included in your 2017 giving statement.
If you have any questions about your commitment or remaining balance, please contact Aimee Donnel in the church office (finance@hsechurch.org or 713-468-7796).
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This Week in the Building Project
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Elves Needed!
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Santa is in need of an Elf or two between now and Dec 10th. The task is to collect our congregation's donated, wrapped Westside Homeless Prevention family gifts from the church office; and store them at home for a bit before helping to deliver them to our adopted family. Delivery will take place between Dec 10-17th in the Spring Branch area.
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Lecture Series by Andrew Lazo:
C.S. Lewis & the Myth of Love
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 A 4-Part Lecture Series
by Andrew Lazo
Houston Baptist University
Belin Chapel
7:00 pm
October 11, 2017
November 15, 2017
February 7, 2018
March 21, 2018
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Advent & Christmas
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St. Nicholas Party &
Family Advent Wreath Making
December 3rd @ 9:15 am
First Sunday Breakfast
Bayou City Blessings Bag Packing
Winters Activity Center
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
December 10th @ 5:00 pm
Palmer Parish Hall
Reception Following
Nativity Pageant
December 17th @ 10:30 am
Palmer Parish Hall
Sunday, December 24th, Services
8:00 am Fourth Sunday of Advent, Rite I
10:30 am Fourth Sunday of Advent, Rite II
3:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Service
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
6:00 pm, 8:30 pm, &
11:00 pm
Special Music will begin 30 mins before
Monday, December 25th, Christmas Day Service
10:30 am Feast of the Nativity
New Year's Eve Family Celebration
Sunday, December 31st
Winters Activity Center & Palmer Parish Hall
5:00 pm Worship,
followed by a family friendly New Year's Eve party with a countdown, games, and fun!
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Follow Holy Spirit on Twitter @holyspirithou
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Calendar
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December:
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| December 5th: |
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School Chapel (8:15am LS/MS; 9:00am Primary) |
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December 5th:
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Prayer Shawl Ministry @ 11:00am |
| December 6th: |
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School Kindergarten Pageant @ 10:00am |
| December 7th: |
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School Chapel (9:00am Primary) |
| December 7th: |
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School Kindergarten Pageant @ 10:30am & 6:30pm |
| December 7th: |
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Women's Bible Study (Parlor) @ 6:30pm |
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Choir Rehearsal @ 7:30pm |
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BCB Assembly (PreK) @ 8:00am |
| December 8th: |
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Mom's Bible Study @ 9:00am
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Altar Guild Holiday Gathering @ 10:30am |
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Daughters of the King Christmas Luncheon, Los Tios @ 12:00pm |
| December 10th: |
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Festival of Lessons & Carols @ 5:00pm |
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Vestry Meeting (Parlor) @ 7:00pm |
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School Chapel (9:00am Primary) |
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School Eucharist @ 2:00pm |
| December 14th: |
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Choir Rehearsal @ 7:00pm |
| December 17th: |
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Nativity Pageant @ 10:30am |
| December 19th: |
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Vestry Meeting @ 7:00pm |
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Family Christmas Eve Service @ 3:00pm |
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Candlelight Service @ 6:00pm, 8:30pm, 11:00pm
with Special Music 30 minutes before |
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Feast of the Nativity @ 10:30am |
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Family New Year's Eve Celebration @ 5:00pm - 8:00pm (wear your pjs!) |
Mark Your Calendar!
Dec. 10th: Lessons & Carols @ 5:00pm
Dec. 17th: Nativity Pageant @ 10:30am
Dec. 31st: Family New Year's Eve Celebration @ 5:00pm
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