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
th
e Nave
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Community Assembly Calendar
2019-2020
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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As I scroll through my calendar, I find a menagerie of special events coming up like the Raise Up Families Fall Festival, Trunk or Treat, School Sunday, Ten Great Dates, Evensong, Parent Groups, Betweeners, Thanksgiving Eucharist, Advent, etc. I think sometimes these wonderful events call a lot of our attention as we plan our calendars and commitments, and understandably as they are meaningful and often fun. That said, I find I may forget to highlight the "normal" things we do together.
Our adult Sunday school class this past Sunday with Korey was fantastic. He taught about how to read the beginning of Genesis in a way I had never thought of before. Our children's Sunday school has more than 30 regular attendees and the new Story Makers curriculum we are using is not only beautiful, but really engaging for our kiddos. As our Time and Talent portion of stewardship wraps up, we have all kinds of new engagement in our ministry, like our 19 new acolytes this year. And, at the heart of everything we do is our worship. It has been wonderful to have the choir back and my fellow clergy have been working deeply on their sermons.
The normal things we do anchor everything else we do and all our programs are rooted in gathering in Jesus' name to hear the Good News and feast on God's grace together. I pray that worship moves you ever closer to knowing how much God loves you and all the things we get to do together brings joy to your life and encourages you in your relationships.
May God bless us as we continue on this journey together!
See you in church,
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Saturday, October 19
Volunteers Needed
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Volunteers Needed for Raise Up Families Fall Festival
Saturday, October 19
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Volunteers should plan to arrive between 9 - 9:30 am.
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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Sunday, October 27
Trunk or Treat
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Holy Spirit Community
Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 27
Volunteers Needed to Host a Trunk!
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Candy donations gratefully accepted for our replenishment cart.
4:30 pm
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Set up Trunks
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5:00 pm
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Outdoor Worship with Family activities following
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6:00 pm |
Trunk or Treat!
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Hot dog meals available for $5 - prepared by the Food and Fun Committee.
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Stewardship 2020
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Stewardship 2020
Yo
ur
Holy Spirit
Stewardship Committee
has been celebrating all of the Time and Talent pledge cards that have been coming in. The many ways that so many of you have voiced an interest and/or a call for ministry has been very moving and because of your commitment to our parish, our ministry this year will continue to thrive.
In the weeks ahead, we will be inviting you to turn your prayers and attention to the other part of our annual stewardship which is essential in growing together in ministry, our Treasure pledges. If you need an additional card or packet in anticipation of making your pledge, please contact us in the office. One note, as previously mentioned, the cards that went out with the initial packet were missing a "Name" line. So please write your name on your card, or grab a new card that has the name line added.
If
you have any
stewardship
questions
,
contact
our Stewardship Chair,
Bob King
,
at
bobking84@yahoo.com
.
If you have not received a stewardship packet, please let us know and we will make sure to have one ready for you.
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Wednesday, October 23, 30
Coffee with Clergy
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Wednesdays, Oct 23, 30
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Starbucks
(13211 Memorial Drive, near Wilcrest)
Get your favorite coffee and sit down with a member of Holy Spirit clergy to start your day.
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Saturday, November 9
Ten Great Dates
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Looking for a fun and meaningful night out?
Second Saturday of each month
Next Date
Nov 9 @ 5:30 pm
"Happily Ever After" is not by chance.
It is a Choice.
Strengthen and deepen your love with a simple and fun program of life-changing conversations.
At 5:30 pm, we meet in the Nave, have Evening Prayer, and listen to an overview of that month's topic and chapter.
After that, you and your spouse on your way with a date night exercise.
Childcare - We provide free childcare for our Date Nights from 5:30 pm - 8 pm.
A simple dinner and snacks are provided to your children.
RSVP for childcare or information
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Saturday, November 9
Daughters of the King
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Daughters of the King
November 9 9:30 am
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: Dec 14 @ 9:30 am
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Sunday, November 11
Evensong
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A Service of Choral Evensong
November 11 @
5:00 pm
Nave
Reception to follow in Palmer Parish Hall
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 can be entirely spoken, partially sung by the congregation (called "Sung Evensong") or completely sung by the choir with participation of the congregation (called "Choral Evensong"). It is that service we will celebrate on this evening. You will experience congregational hymns; psalms, canticles, and anthems sung by the choir; prayers sung by the clergy, choir, and congregation; and music from the organ.
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Sunday School
October 20, 27
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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 Father Korey Wright
The Gospel According to Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus.
This three-week series will look at how we can discover the good news of the Gospel woven into Scripture from the very beginning: Creation in Genesis and the Israelites' journey in Exodus and Leviticus. Come and join in one of Father Korey's favorite things: experiencing the Bible!
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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Holy Spirit Youth
(6th Grade - 12 Grade)
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Holy Spirit Youth Meets on Sunday Nights
September
Oct 20 |
5:45 pm - Sunday Nights Under God (SNUG) |
Oct 27 |
5:00 pm - Trunk or Treat |
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Oct 28 - Nov 11, 25
Enneagram Study
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Enneagram Study
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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Saturday, November 9
Betweeners Gathering
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Saturday, November 9 @ 6:30 pm.
Hosted by Jeanne & Ed Spaulding
Join us for a pot luck dinner and fellowship!
Betweeners are a fellowship group for Empty Nesters and the Young at Heart!
Please bring a food item & wine or beer to share.
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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!
Altar Flowers & The Flower Guild
The Flower Guild
is always looking for people who love flowers and would like to help arranging them for our altar.
If you know someone in need or would appreciate our flowers, please let a member of the Flower Guild know and you may pick up the flowers after the 10:30 am service.
Altar Flowers
- If would you like to honor, celebrate, or memorialize a loved one with altar flowers, please feel free to sign the new Altar Flower Chart for 2020, in the Narthex. Suggested donation amount of $75, or whatever you'd like to contribute. Please email
swilliams@hsechurch.org
with your special wording.
Questions about the Flower Guild, contact Nell Givens at
jn3941@sbcglobal.net.
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Sunday, November 3
Episcopal School Sunday & First Sunday Breakfast
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Sunday, November 3
9:15 am - 11:30 am
Palmer Parish Hall & Nave
Join us at 9:15 am for breakfast and performances by our students. Student work and projects will be on display, as well as some school spirit from the Mini Saints Cheer Squad.
Then, for the 10:30am service, our students will be serving in all of the worship service roles.
You won't want to miss this special day at Holy Spirit!
Questions contact Suzy Spencer at
sspencer@hsechurch.org
or (713) 517-8797.
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Holy Spirit Episcopal School
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Calendar of Events
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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Sunday, November 17
Lord of the Streets
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15 Volunteers Needed!
Lord of the Streets
Sunday, November 17
7:00 am
Sunday Serve Team Volunteers needed to help set up pre-worship breakfast and serve breakfast, coffee & hot chocolate at Trinity Episcopal Church. Park at 1015 Holman (Main & Holman).
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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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Bayou City Blessings Assembly
with HUB Houston
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BCB needs volunteers to help with a coordinated food bag assembly with the HUB Houston!
Dates: Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7
The HUB Houston is a long-time volunteer partner to BCB and is an educational and vocational program for young adults with developmental differences. These events are generally held the first Thursday of the month in Palmer Hall.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up to help with this fun community event. Thank you! For more information, contact Shelia Williams in the church office at 713-468-7796 or
swilliams@hsechurch.org.
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Calendar
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Oct
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Oct 17th: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am PK4, 9:30 am PK3)
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Oct 18th: |
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:15 am |
Oct 19th: |
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Altar Guild @ 10:00 am |
Oct 20th: |
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Holy Spirit Youth SNUG @ 6:00 pm |
Oct 22nd: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am PK4,
9:30 am PK3, 10:00 am EC)
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Oct 22nd: |
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Health & Wellness Bible Study (Church Parlor) @ 12:30 pm
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Oct 23rd: |
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Coffee with Clergy (Starbucks, 13211 Memorial & Wilcrest) @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Oct 24th: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am PK4, 9:30 am PK3)
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Oct 27th: |
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Trunk or Treat @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm |
Oct 28th |
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Enneagram Study (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 6:30 pm |
Oct 29th: |
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am PK4, 9:30 am PK3, 10:00 am EC)
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Oct 29th: |
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Health & Wellness Bible Study (Church Parlor) @ 12:30 pm
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Oct 30th: |
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Coffee with Clergy (Starbucks, 13211 Memorial & Wilcrest) @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am PK4, 9:30 am PK3)
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BCB Assembly (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 8:15 am
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Episcopal School Sunday & First Sunday Breakfast (Palmer Parish Hall) @ 9:15 am
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Holy Spirit Youth SNUG @ 6:00 pm
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School Chapel (8:15 am LS/MS; 9:00 am PK4, 9:30 am PK3, 10:00 am EC)
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Health & Wellness Bible Study (Church Parlor) @ 12:30 pm
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Mark Your Calendar!
2019
Oct 27: Trunk or Treat
Nov 3: School Sunday, First Sunday Breakfast
Nov 24: Thanksgiving Dinner Eucharist
Dec 1: St Nick Visits! Advent Wreath Making, First Sunday Breakfast
Dec 15: Lesson & Carols
Dec 22: Nativity Pageant
Dec 24: Christmas Eve Worship
Dec 25: Feast of the Nativity
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