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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Prepare to Receive the Glad Tidings of
Comfort and Joy
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These past two weekends at Holy Spirit have been remarkable. The St. Nicholas party on the 3rd with Advent wreath making, breakfast, and Blessings in a Backpack bag packing was wonderful. This past Sunday, Sarah Condon's morning sermon was on point and focused our attention on the new thing that God has done and is doing in Jesus Christ. Our evening service of Lessons and Carols was so moving and well done. Everyone I have spoken to has said that each of these things have really turned us toward the amazing blessing and joy of what is to come at Christmas. Thank you to all who have been a part of creating this holy space at Holy Spirit so far this Advent.
This Sunday will bring another joyful tradition as we will be having our Nativity pageant at the 10:30 service. Our little ones will be presenting the story of what this season point us towards. We will experience their preaching of the Good News of the Incarnation so that on the morning of the 25th we will have in our mind's eye the accessible simplicity and beauty of the birth of our Lord.
Join us as we prepare ourselves to receive the glad tidings of comfort and joy this holy season!
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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Donations for Christmas Flowers &
Christmas Special Music
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Please
email the office with the header: Christmas Flowers or Christmas Special Music Donation and the following information by December 17th, 2017 for your intentions to be included in the Christmas Eve bulletin.
The body of the email should include:
Your Name, Address, Phone
In thanksgiving for..., In memory of...., or to have a name listed.
Donations may be submitted in person at the church office.
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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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Still Needed! The Giving Tree
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Bayou City Blessing and Lord of the Streets
Still Accepting Donations
Please consider helping one of our outreach ministries with fulfilling a Christmas Need.
The Holy Spirit Giving Tree is on display in Palmer Parish Hall with ornaments from our outreach ministries. Each ornament will detail specific needs.
Please take as many ornaments you are willing to fulfill.
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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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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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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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 15th: Christmas Break begins @ 12:00 pm
2018
January 3rd: Classes Resume @ 7:50 am
January 12th: HSES Homecoming
January 24th: Admissions Open House @ 9 am
February
2nd: Famfest @ 3:30 pm
(Everyone welcome!)
April 27: Holy Spirit Community Auction
@ The Junior League
More dates & information to come.
Questions? Contact the School Office:
(713) 468-5138
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Thursday, January 11th @ 6:30 pm:
Women's Bible Study
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Love Letters to Us
with Sarah Condon
6:30 pm -
The Parlor
** Please Note the Time Change **
- 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
(1/11, 2/1, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3)
*No RSVP Necessary
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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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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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Sunday, December 31st:
Family New Year's Eve Celebration
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Join us for worship and stay to help us ring in 2018!
Sunday, December 31st
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You are invited to wear your pajamas to worship and for all activities!
Dinner & Activities:
Nacho Bar
Sing-a-long with Mrs. Daniels
New Year's Countdown |
Games & Crafts:
NYE Bingo
Hot Chocolate Scavenger Hunt
2018 Hope Jar
NYE Poppers |
To ensure we have enough for everyone to have fun, please email
Suzy Spencer at
sspencer@hsechurch.org if you plan on attending, and how many family members will be participating.
We can't wait to ring in the New Year with you!
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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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Follow Holy Spirit on Twitter @holyspirithou
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Calendar
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December:
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| December 12th: |
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Vestry Meeting (Parlor) @ 7:00pm |
| December 14th: |
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School Chapel (9:00am Primary) |
| December 14th: |
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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 |
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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 |
| December 25th: |
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Feast of the Nativity @ 10:30am |
| December 31st: |
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Family New Year's Eve Celebration @ 5:00pm - 8:00pm (wear your pjs!) |
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January:
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January 3rd:
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Holy Spirit Episcopal School - Classes Resume |
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School Chapel (8:15am LS/MS; 9:00am Primary) |
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BCB Assembly (1st Grade) @ 8:00am |
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Mom's Bible Study (Rm 308) @ 9:00am |
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Epiphany Sunday Breakfast @ 9:15am
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School Chapel (8:15am LS/MS; 9:00am Primary) |
| January 9th: |
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Vestry Meeting @ 7:00pm |
| January 11th: |
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School Chapel (8:15am LS/MS; 9:00am Primary) |
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Women's Bible Study (Parlor) @ 6:30pm |
Mark Your Calendar!
Dec. 17th: Nativity Pageant @ 10:30am
Dec. 31st: Family New Year's Eve Celebration @ 5:00pm
January 6th: Epiphany Sunday Breakfast @ 9:15am
April 27: Holy Spirit Community Auction
@ The Junior League
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