Worship with us!
8:00am,
10:30am
Service in
the Nave
5:00pm
Service in
Palmer Parish Hall
Midweek Worship
Wednesdays @ 11:00am
Service in
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e Nave
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Community Assembly Calendar
2019-2020
Sep 19
Oct 17
Nov 21
Dec 12
Jan 16
Feb 20
Mar 12
Apr 16
May 14
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Holy Spirit Staff
Director of Family Ministries:
Aimee Donnel
Communications Coordinator
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Holy Spirit Vestry
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Senior Warden
Melissa Peter
Junior Warden
Steve Sigloch, Jr.
Marjorie Barclay
Ian Bremner
Bob King
Shelly Lester
Nancy Moody
Lois Reed
Kim Robinson
Cynthia Sartwelle
Clair Silliman
Michael Stuckey
Will Stafford
James Weiss
Charlie Yardley
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The Start of a Great Year
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Grace and peace be with you in the name of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
I am so excited to be writing to you in anticipation of the start of our program year! This Sunday, Adult and Children Sunday schools will start (and just a reminder that our nursery also opens at 9:15). Youth group activities will begin Sunday evening. We have begun delivering our bags of food for our Blessings in a Backpack program. Book studies, family programs, fellowship groups, choir in church, and special events are all starting or right around the corner. I have been waiting for the chance to enter this year and I can't wait for all we will get to do together.
As I always say to people when we meet about joining Holy Spirit, we are a grace-centric church. We don't shame people or guilt people into attendance or participation. That said, I do want to encourage you to dive into the year with Holy Spirit. The more you come to church the more you will get out of being here. The more you participate in the fellowship and formation opportunities the more grounded your faith will be and the more connection you will have to your fellow Holy Spiriters. My experience is that Holy Spirit is a joyful place and a place that feeds my soul and brings meaning to my life. It is a true blessing that we all get to come together and be a part of what God is doing in our community and our lives.
I am so excited to experience all the things that make our shared life of faith so special...and I am so excited to share it with you. Join us Sunday for the start of a great year ahead!
See you in church,
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Sunday School
September 8, 15, 22, 29
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Everyone is welcome to participate in Sunday School, youth activities, small group gatherings, and parish-wide events!
Please join us and get involved with the many ministries & fellowship opportunities coming up!
Also, please contact the church office for information about any group or activity.
(713) 468-7796
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Adult Sunday School @ 9:15 am
Palmer Parish Hall
with our Rector Josh Condon
Prayer: How, Why, Where, and When?
In this four week series we will explore together what prayer actually is, why and how we pray, and what we desire to come from prayer. There will be insight from the long tradition of our church, our Book of Common Prayer, and the experiences of those in the room. Join us!
Childcare (birth - 3 years old) extended during the Adult Sunday School hour.
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Sunday School @ 9:15 am
4 years old - 5th Grade (Children's Chapel)
6th-12th Grade (Please join the adults in Palmer Parish Hall)
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Children's Sunday School
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September 8, 2019
9:15 am
4 years old to 5th Grade
Children's Chapel (start)
School Library (end)
Junior High & High School
Meets with Adult Sunday School or may volunteer in Children's Chapel. Youth group will meet Sunday nights throughout the year.
Nursery open for birth - 3 years old.
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Holy Spirit Youth
(6th Grade - 12 Grade)
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Holy Spirit Youth Meets on Sunday Nights
September
| Sep 6-9 |
Happening @ Camp Allen (High School Retreat) Register here. |
| Sep 8 |
Sunday Nights Under God (SNUG)
6:00 pm - Jr High Youth
6:30 pm - ALL for dinner & games
7:30 pm - High School Youth |
| Sep 15 |
11:30 am - Acolyte Training, with pizza lunch
6:30 pm - WhataSavior (Whataburger, 12121 Katy Fwy)
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5:45 pm - Funday Sunday |
| Sep 29 |
5:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals |
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Sep 9, 23 - Oct 14, 28 - Nov 11, 18
Enneagram Study
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Enneagram Study
Sep 9, 23,
Oct 14, 28,
Nov 11, 18
6:00 pm - 7:30pm
Facilitated by Lisa Wright
Would you like to learn more about the Enneagram? Have you heard about it, but not quite sure what it is or how it applies to your life?
The Enneagram is a model of 9 interconnected personality type
s which stands apart from other personality typing systems because of its unique focus on spiritual growth. It is a tool that helps us to shape the path between our relationships with ourselves and one another, and the path in our relationship with God.
The book "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery" (Cron/Stabile) as our guide during this six-session series.
Childcare available during class.
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Sunday, September 15
Acolyte Training
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September 15
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
with pizza lunch
3rd Grade - 12th Grade
are invited to be active participants in our liturgies of the Church through our Acolyte Ministry.
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Sunday, September 29
Blessing of the Animals
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Blessing of the Animals
Bring your pets
September 29 @ 5:00 pm
Palmer Parish Hall
Join us in Palmer Parish Hall for service with a reception afterwards for our pets and their people.
Stuffed animals are welcome too!
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Saturday, September 14
Ten Great Dates
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Looking for a fun and meaningful night out?
Second Saturday of each month
Next Date - Sep 14 @ 5:30 pm
Open to couples at any point in their relationship
Topics are stand alone and include marriage enriching themes such as: communication, conflict, encouragement, creative love life, balancing roles or parent & partner.
Date ideas include dinner, taking a walk, taking a drive, etc. Anything that will allow discussion time with each other.
Childcare available 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday, September 14
Daughters of the King
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Daughters of the King
September 14
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Camp Allen
Please contact Melonye Suarez regarding carpool information.
Daughters of the King is a ministry which focuses on prayer, service, and evangelism; and is open to all women of Holy Spirit. We typically meet on the second Saturday of the month.
Next meeting: Oct 12 @ 9:30 am
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Saturday, September 14
Betweeners Fall Gathering
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Betweeners Get Together
Please join us for a pot luck dinner, and fellowship!
Saturday, September 14
6:30 pm
Hosted by Claire & Curt Martin
Please bring a dish to share and a bottle of wine.
Betweeners is a fellowship group for Empty Nesters and the Young at Heart!
RSVP:
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Sunday, October 6
Lay Eucharist Ministry
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Informational Meeting
Sunday, October 6 @ 11:45 am
Church Parlor
Lay Eucharistic Ministers & Visitors
Prayerful members minister and take communion to those in our community who can no longer by physically present at church. Other opportunities include calling or sending cards to our homebound parishioners.
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Ministry Highlight
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Every week a ministry will be introduced to you. Join any ministry at any time!
Our full choir sings on most Sundays at the 10:30 am service, and special occasions such as Easter, Lessons & Carols, Christmas Eve, and Evensong. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30 pm
Children's Choir
Holy Spirit's youngest vocalists meet after the 10:30 am service on Sundays. This choice is for children K-5th grade.
Treble Choir
Singers with unchanged voices 5th grade and above are invited to join the Treble choir on Sundays after the 10:30 am service.
Questions? Contact Stephen Morris at
713-591-1499 (
text or voice)
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Pairs and Spares
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Join us for fellowship and Bridge every month on the first Friday!
Pairs and Spares is a fellowship ministry of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. All Bridge players are welcome to join the monthly gatherings at various homes.
Kick off is in October with a Pot Luck Supper and bridge! Score is kept through out the year with a hearty round of applause for the winners at the May Pot Luck.
Single or couples players welcome!
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Cub Scouts & Scouts BSA
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Cub Scouts
September 8, 2019 -
3:30 pm
Any boy or girl in Kindergarten - 5th grade is invited to join Pack 1040 for fun and adventure! Some pack activities include rockets, Pinewood Derby Races, camping, fishing, games, and more!
Age appropriate dens of boys or girls meet separately to complete adventures; then meeting all together as a pack for recognition and fun.
Scouts BSA
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Winters Activity Center (Gym)
Youth 11 years old or in the 6th grade are invited to visit Troop 825 at Holy Spirit Winters Activity Center (gym). The troop participates in local campouts, skills learning, and high adventure.
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Saturday, October 18
Volunteers Needed
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Volunteers Needed for Raise Up Families Fall Festival
Saturday, October 19
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Volunteers are needed for an event held at Holy Spirit for one of our outreach partners Raise Up Families (formerly Westside Homeless Prevention). Classes are offered to parents, while the children enjoy games and crafts. Families will come together for lunch.
Please consider helping with set up or assisting with the event itself.
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Tuesdays, September 10 - December 3, 2019
Health & Wellness Bible Study
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Health & Wellness Bible Study
with First Place 4 Health
Meets Every Tuesday, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Sep 10 - Dec 3, 2019
Church Parlor
Please join us for another enriching First Place 4 Health 12 week study. We are excited about this study called: "Balanced Living."
In Balanced Living, you will learn how to regain the balance that God intended for each of us to have in all four areas of our lives: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. This First Place 4 Health Bible study contains 12 weeks of daily studies to help you put Christ in first place, as well as weekly Live It Trackers to document your progress. Also included are Scripture memory cards, a coordinating Scripture memory music CD, and two complete weeks of menu plans with grocery lists, recipes and detailed nutrition information.
"But Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33
Cost: $30.00, includes book and fee
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Holy Spirit Episcopal School
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Calendar of Events
2019
Sep 8 - Cub Scouts Meeting
Sep 10 - Back to School Night
Sep 29 - Blessing of the Animals
Oct 14 - Columbus Day (School Closed, EC Open)
Oct 27 - Trunk or Treat
Nov 1 - Parent Teacher Conference Day (EC Open)
Nov 3 - Episcopal School Sunday
Nov 19-22 - Book Fair
Nov 22 - Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Questions? Contact the School Office: (713) 468-5138.
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September 27
Parenting with Positive Discipline
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Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
September 27 - November 7
This workshop led by Susan Meriwether, M.A. covers strategies to raise well-behaved children with balanced discipline based on the renowned book by Dr. Jane Nelsen.
The six-week workshop
will teach parents how to discipline without having to choose between the extremes of strictness or leniency.
Susan Meriwether is a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator that specializes in family relations through interactive and experiential sessions. We invite the HSES community to enrich their parenting skills with Susan during this six-week journey.
Classes are held every Thursday starting Sept. 27 (no class on Halloween) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Questions contact the school office at (713) 468-0074.
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Monday, September 30
Cyber Safety Guide for Parents
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HSES PTO invites you
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Palmer Parish Hall
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Crime Stoppers of Houston will conduct a special presentation for parents on Cyber Safety.
The discussion will focus on safety tips and precautions for social media, hidden apps, live streams, games, online challenges, dating apps, and other digital mediums. They will also teach parents how to spot online dangers and important safety settings to protect from cybercrime.
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Calendar
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Sep
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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BCB Friday Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:15 am |
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Enneagram Study @ 6:00 pm |
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School Chapel (Primary) @ 9:00 am |
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Health & Wellness Bible Study (Church Parlor) @ 12:00 pm |
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School Chapel (Primary) @ 9:00 am |
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School Eucharist (LS/MS) @ 10:00 am |
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:15 am |
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Daughters of the King (Camp Allen) @ 9:30 am |
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Ten Great Dates (Nave) @ 5:30 pm |
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Betweeners Fall Gathering @ 6:30 pm |
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Acolyte Training (Nave) @ 11:30 am |
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Holy Spirit Youth WataSavior (Whataburger) @ 6:30 pm |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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Prayer Shawl Ministry (Church Parlor) @ 10:00 am |
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Health & Wellness Bible Study (Church Parlor) @ 12:00 pm |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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BCB Community Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 7:00 pm |
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:15 am |
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Holy Spirit Youth Sunday Funday @ 5:45 pm |
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Enneagram Class @ 6:00 pm |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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Health & Wellness Bible Study (Church Parlor) @ 12:00 pm
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Mark Your Calendar!
2019
Sep 29: Blessing of the Animals
Oct 27: Trunk or Treat
Nov 24: Thanksgiving Eucharist
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