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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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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"Then he said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.' Thomas answered him, 'My Lord and my God!'"
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- John 20:27-28
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When Thomas reached out and touched Jesus, it was a conversion moment for him. He had known Jesus in his life and ministry, but having witnessed Jesus' death, Thomas had doubted the reports that Jesus had appeared alive again. The reality of the resurrection left no room. Thomas couldn't deny that it was Jesus after he saw the wounds and he proclaimed that Jesus is in fact our Lord and our God.
While this is an intriguing and beautiful story, the Gospel goes on to name the reality that you and I won't have the chance to reach out and put our hands in Jesus' hands and side as evidenced in the next verse: "Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.'" Jesus wants us to know that what he has done is our Good News, and desires for us to believe this hopeful message. Jesus came into the world to save us and to tie us to himself for us.
The message of Easter is a massage of surprise. I pray that as we enter more deeply into this season over the next few weeks, you will allow yourself to continually be surprised by the same proclamation we share every year. It can be hard to be surprised by something you have known, proclaimed, sung about, and celebrated year after year, but take a moment to let these words resonate and reverberate: Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
See you in Church,
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Sunday, May 5
Graduation Sunday
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High School
Graduation Sunday
Sunday, May 5th
9:15 am - 11:30 am
Holy Spirit will honor our High School graduates with a celebration on Sunday, May 5th, during our morning inter-generational Sunday School hour from 9:15 - 10:15 am in Palmer Parish Hall
and
during the 10:30 am service.
The morning will begin with breakfast at 9:15am, followed by a celebration of our High School Graduates at 9:45am, and end with packing bags for Blessings in a Backpack.
During the 10:30 am service, Father Josh will call the High School Graduates forward and present them with a gift from their Holy Spirit Family.
Please email Suzy Spencer at
[email protected]
or
713-517-8797
to let us know if your graduate will participate in the activities.
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Saturday, May 4
Family Day at the Lake
** POSTPONED **
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Family Day at the Lake h
as been postponed due to weather. New date is
Saturday, Aug 24th
10 am - 3 pm
20130 South Shore Dr
Montgomery, TX 77356
Lakehouse Phone
(936) 597-8790
Come swim, paddle board, kayak, fish, paddle boat, play games, or just enjoy the outdoors! The lake also has a walk in beach section.
We'll have a taco bar since it's also Cinco de Mayo weekend. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share, and your favorite beverage. Water, lemonade, and tea will be provided.
*No motorized watercraft allowed on the lake*
May the 4th be with you!
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Thursdsay, May 9
Women's Bible Study
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Women's Bible Study
with Sarah Condon
Stories of God:
Stories of Rest
Thursday, May 9
6:30 pm
The New Church Parlor
Join us as we delve into how our own stories of Rest are seen time and time again in the stories of scripture. We will look at incredible stories of God at work in the world (movies, news, even our own lives) and see them mapped onto the Bible.
Women's Bible Study will resume Fall 2019
No reading ahead! No homework! Just you and Jesus!
No RSVPs necessary - just one Thursday per month.
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Sunday School
May 12, 19
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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
May 12
"Reflections on my Pilgrimage
to the Holy Land"
with our Rector Josh Condon
May 19
"Childlike Faith"
with Jay Spencer
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Jay Spencer is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist. After witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, Jay was in the woods reflecting on the impact of the hurricane. It started raining and he s
ought cover under and oak tree to stay dry. Humans as well as all animals face adversity, they adapt and overcome. This is the inspiration of his book "When it Rains."
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Childcare extended during the Adult Sunday School hour.
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Sunday School @ 9:15 am
Pre-school - 5th Grade (Children's Chapel)
Youth (6th-12th Grade) (Suzy's room, Rm. 308)
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Sunday, May 12
Welcome Guest Preacher
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Holy Spirit welcomes
Guest Preacher
The Rev. Sarah Condon
Sunday, May 12
Sarah Condon is a staff writer for Mockingbird Ministries, Episcopal Chaplain at Rice University for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, and a regular contributor to the Mockingcast. Most importantly, she is mother to her two babies: Neil and Annie. And she is the proud wife of Josh Condon, Rector of Holy Spirit Church.
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Sunday, May 19
Evensong
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A Service of Choral Evensong:
for the Season of Easter
Sunday, May 19
5:00 pm
Palmer Parish Hall
Reception to follow.
Childcare will be available during the event.
Evensong, sometimes called Evening Prayer, is one of the most ancient services of the Anglican Church, dating back to the very first Book of Common Prayer produced by Thomas Cranmer in 1547. It is a service of prayer and contemplation with prayers, scripture readings, hymns, and choral music. Please join us in this beautiful service.
Contact the church office if you would like to volunteer or have any questions.
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Tuesday, May 7
Teacher Appreciation Week
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Holy Spirit Episcopal School's Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th - May 10th. On Tuesday, May 7
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we plan to have our church members provide a breakfast to honor our wonderful teachers and staff.
If you are able to help us serve the teachers that morning before they begin their school day or bring some fruit or a breakfast treat, please contact Melinda Van Paasschen at
[email protected]
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It's a wonderful opportunity to be able to thank the teachers and staff for all they do for Holy Spirit School!
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Saturday, May 11
Ten Great Dates
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Looking for a fun and meaningful night out?
Ten Great Dates
Second Saturday of each month
Last Date - June 8 @ 5:30 pm
Open to couples at any point in their relationship
We gather in the Nave for Evening Prayer and a short video that sets the stage for discussion; then couples are sent out on their own private date.
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
RSVP for childcare or information
Suzy Spencer at (713) 517-8797 or
[email protected]
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Take Stock in Our Youth
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Take Stock in Our Youth
Today, our youth are ordinary kids doing extraordinary things through the power of the Holy Spirit. Tomorrow, they will be our country's citizens and leaders. How can we, as a community of faith, help these youth live out the vision of Holy Spirit.
Each summer, our youth embark upon Mission trips. This year, all of our youth missioners will be working right here in Houston continuing with Harvey relief projects with Episcopal Strong Mission Trip and traveling to Costa Rica to work with our companion diocese.
While not all of us have the time or energy to accompany the youth,
you too can be a part of these missions
. Will you prayerfully consider supporting our youth through purchasing Mission Trip Stock Certificates?
As a Stock Holder, you will receive periodical emails updating you on the Youth Missioners (what is happening on a Mission trip and their experiences after they have completed their mission trip) and you will be invited to a stock holder event. You will also have the option to receive your own Stock Holder t-shirt. Your name will also be printed on the back of the mission trip shirts because "Stock Holders have our Back."
Please consider being a part of our summer experience on the mission field by purchasing stock in us as we step out "... to model service in the name of Jesus.
Stock Holder Levels
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Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
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$500+
$300+
$100
$50
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Sign ups will take place during the Sundays in May or you can email Suzy Spencer at
[email protected]
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Pastoral Announcements
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Pastoral Announcements
Jim Martin
Memorial Service
June 15, 2019
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
Additional details will be released as they are finalized.
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July 29 - Aug 2, 2019
Vacation Bible School
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 Registration is open for Vacation Bible School at Holy Spirit!
July 29 - Aug 2, 2019
(1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
Register Today!
Participant Ages: PreK 4 - 5th Grade
Volunteer opportunities for 6th Grade - Adults.
Cost per participant - $20
Includes t-shirt.
Performance from all VBS participants and a showcase of projects and artwork from the week on Aug. 3 at 3:30 pm. - Mark your calendars to celebrate with us!
(713) 517-8797
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Stewardship 2019
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Connecting in Christ...
Everything we do as a community is possible because of your generosity. We don't just "keep the lights on," but we live the Gospel call to love neighbors. Your 2019 pledge commitment will have a significant impact on resourcing our parish to answer our ministry call and serve each other and our community in the name and presence Jesus Christ.
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Holy Spirit Episcopal School
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Calendar of Events
2019
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 10: Athletic Banquet
May 17: Olympic Day
May 23: Graduation
May 24: Graduation Eucharist & Last Day of School
Questions? Contact the School Office: (713) 468-5138.
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Calendar
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May
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| May 2nd: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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Choir Rehearsal @ 7:30 pm |
| May 3rd: |
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:00 am |
| May 5th: |
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Graduation Sunday @ 9:15 am |
| May 7th: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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| May 9th: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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| May 9th: |
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Women's Bible Study (New Church Parlor) 6:30 pm |
May 9th:
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Choir Rehearsal @ 7:30 pm |
| May 10th: |
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:00 am |
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Daughters of the King Luncheon @ 11:30 am |
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10 Great Dates @ 5:30 pm |
| May 12th: |
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Mother's Day |
| May 14th: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary) |
| May 16th: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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Parents of Youth Happy Hour |
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Choir Rehearsal @ 7:30 pm
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:00 am |
| May 18th: |
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Altar Guild @ 10:00 am |
| May 19th: |
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Evensong (Nave) @ 5:00 pm |
| May 21st: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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Prayer Shawl Ministry @ 10:00 am |
| May 23rd: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am Primary)
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| May 24th: |
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:00 am |
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School Graduation Eucharist @ 10:00 am |
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Memorial Day |
Mark Your Calendar!
2019
May 4: Family Day at the Lake*
May 5: Graduation Sunday
May 19: Evensong
June 9: Pentecost Picnic
June 30: Pops Concert
Aug 18: Blessings of the Backpacks, Bags, & Briefcases
*Aug 24: Day at the Lake
Oct 6: Blessing of the Animals
Oct 27: Trunk or Treat
Nov 24: Thanksgiving Eucharist
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