WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Building for the Ages Today

More than 800 families representing thousands of St. Martin's members have made pledges to the Building for the Ages Campaign in excess of $50 million. This is a remarkable accomplishment and represents the largest single pledge amount of a capital campaign in the recent history of the Episcopal Church. Generous pledges will help build the:
  • Parish Life Center
  • Children's Ministry Building
  • Christ Chapel
  • Pastoral Care Center
  • Music Building
We expect the overall project to be in the range of $55 million. Every member has an opportunity to pledge -- because every pledge makes a difference, every pledge matters. Commitment cards and return envelopes are available in church pew racks and information racks, or click the link below to make an online pledge. 


Complete Your Set of Devotionals

Autumn Leaves, the fourth and final book in our Rector's devotional series, is the perfect companion for the fall months. Each daily scripture reading, devotional passage and prayer are written with the hope that wherever you are in your relationship with Jesus Christ, you will come out at the book's end having given a portion of each day during the autumn season to time set aside for him. Books are on sale now in St. Martin's Bookstore & Gift Shoppe.

Enjoy a Parish
Choir Concert
 
Friday, September 28
7 p.m.
The Church

 

Our Parish Choir will present a concert of their choir tour selections from their recent trip to Ireland where they sang in many famous churches and cathedrals. This concert will feature choral pieces from the sublime Renaissance music of Tallis, to the thrilling music of Charles Stanford. There will be a reception in Bagby Hall after the concert. A free will offering will be taken to support future choir tours. You won't want to miss this event!

Bring Your Pet
to the Blessing
of the Animals
 
Sunday, September 30
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 the Clergy of all animals 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 benefiting Pet Patrol during the service.
 
Students Can Sign Up for
Fall Retreats

Friday -- Sunday, September 28 -- 30
High school
Deadline to register: Sunday, September 23
Friday -- Sunday, October 5 -- 7
Middle school
Deadline to register: Sunday, September 30
 
Student Ministries is hosting fall retreats at Camp Olympia in Trinity, Texas, in conjunction with St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Middle and high school students will enjoy wonderful speakers, meaningful worship and group discussions. Cost -- $200 ($75 due at registration) for each retreat. Click the link below to register.
 
Vestry Nominations
Are Now Open

Nominations accepted through
Friday, October 26
 
Current members of St. Martin's may confidentially nominate any confirmed member of the Parish in good standing 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.