WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
Help with Hurricane Harvey Recovery Efforts

Parishioners have already done so much to help fellow Houstonians recover from Hurricane Harvey, but we're not finished yet. Click the link below to sign up for a work crew, help with a variety of other tasks or make a donation.

If you or a family member have been affected by Hurricane Harvey and need assistance, please contact Ashley Cadis at 713-985-3819 or acadis@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Please be specific about your needs, including information about who, what, where and when, and your contact information.

Thank you for helping with St. Martin's Hurricane Harvey Recovery efforts!




 Register Your Child Online for
Communion Class

Sundays, October 1, 15 and 22
10:15 a.m.
Old Church

Join us for the three-week series teaching children about the Eucharist sacraments as the basis of our Christian faith. The class is designed for children 2nd grade and older, but all ages are invited to attend. Parent or significant adult participation is necessary to help children continue learning at home. Click the link below to register your child.

Vestry Nominations Are Now Open
Nominations accepted through Friday, October 27

Current members of St. Martin's may nominate any confirmed member of the Parish for consideration to serve on the Vestry for the upcoming three-year term. At our Annual Parish Meeting we will vote as a Parish to elect five new members to serve for a three-year term on the Vestry. Click the link below for more information and a Vestry Nomination form.
 

Students Can Sign Up for Fall Retreat
Friday, September 22 -- Sunday, September 24, High school
 
Friday, October 6 -- Sunday, October 8, Middle school
 
Student Ministries is hosting fall retreats at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston in conjunction with St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Middle and high school students will enjoy wonderful speakers, meaningful worship and group discussions. Cost -- $190 ($75 deposit due at registration) for each retreat. Click the link below to register.
 





Adult Confirmation Classes Start Soon

Sundays, October 1 -- November 5
10:15 -- 11 a.m.
Activity Center, Upper Hall
 
Join the Rev. Chad Martin to learn how the Episcopal Church is like other Christian churches and what makes our Anglican heritage unique. Time will be spent discussing The Book of Common Prayer, the Sacraments, and the Church's history and polity. For more information or to RSVP, contact Deb Tisch at 713-985-3817 or dtisch@stmartinsepiscopal.org.

Bring Your Pet to the Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, October 1
5 p.m.
Lawn outside the
Wayside Chapel

This special service in honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, is followed by a blessing by a member of our Clergy of all creatures great and small. Please keep pets on leashes or in cages. The service will not be held in the event of rain. Outreach will have a pet food drive during the service. Please bring canned or packaged pet food that will be donated to Pet Patrol.


Welcoming Moms with Little Ones

Wednesdays
9:15 a.m.
Payne Education Center,
Room 207/209
 
Join mothers of young children ranging in age from infants to early elementary for a time of fellowship, teaching, prayer and support. This bonded group connects by engaging our faith and sharing our lives together. Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact the Rev. Alex Large at 713-985-3849 or alarge@stmartinsepiscopal.org.