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The Life of the Parish March 17-23, 2019 Second Sunday in Lent The Church Calendar can be accessed on the St. Matthew’s Website: http://stmattsaustin.org/About/resources.html Evening Prayer Daily at 6:00 pm in the Cauley Bell Tower Chapel

LENTEN AUTHOR SERIES WITH BRYAN MEALER | THURSDAY, MARCH 28| 7:00 PM | HUFFMAN HALL Bryan Mealer is the author, with William Kamkwamba, of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, now a Netflix movie, and The Kings of Big Spring: God, Oil, and One Family's Search for the American Dream, a memoir about his family. He is also a freelance writer for The Guardian and for Texas Monthly. Here are links to recent articles: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/feb/25/chiwetel-ejiofor-boy-who-harnessed-wind-interview-bryan-mealer and https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/26/migrant-caravan-disabled-children. This event is free and open to the public. Please register for childcare by calling ahead to the church office, 512-345-8314. Submitted by Christian Hawley

MOVIE WATCHING: THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 | 2:00-4:00 PM | YOUTH CENTER Join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2:00-4:00 pm as we watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in the Youth Center. The following Thurs-day, March 28, at 7:00 pm the co-author of the story, Bryan Mealer, will be speaking as part of our Lenten Author Series. Submitted by Christian Hawley

EPISCOPAL CHURCH HISTORY WITH THE REV. DR. DAN JOSLYN-SIEMIATKOSKI | SUNDAY MARCH 17 | 9:15 AM HUFFMAN HALL Join the Seminary of the Southwest’s History Professor for a history of the Episcopal Church through the study of some of our most influential people. Submitted by Christian Hawley

March 17 The 20th century with Frances Perkins, Vida Dutton Scudder, the Hon. Thurgood Marshall, and Jonathan Daniels

DISCOVERY CLASSES—ORIENTATION TO ST. MATTHEW’S AND THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH—SUNDAYS MARCH 10-APRIL 28 | 9:15 AM | YOUTH CENTER The clergy and other lay leaders will be teaching about the faith, customs, worship, and theology of the Episcopal Church with emphasis on the local flavor of St. Matthew’s. If you are new to St Matthew’s or new to the Epis-copal Church, this is an excellent opportunity for you to go deeper with us. If you are considering baptism or confirmation/reception by a bishop this class prepares you for the visitation of Bishop Philip Duncan on Sunday May 5. Email Merrill at merrill@stmattsaustin.org with any questions. Submitted by Merrill Wade, Rector

March 17 The Sunday Morning Services at St. Matthew’s: Studying the Order of Service (worship bulletin) and Weekly Word for a concentrated insight into St. Matthew’s worship and parish life. Led by the Rev. Merrill Wade.

*March 24 & March 31 Plenary Sessions on Scripture, Tradition, and Reason—meet in Huffman Hall.

MARCH CONTEMPLATIVE MENU | 5:00 PM | FUN AND FITNESS ROOM The St. Matthew’s clergy invites you to the contemplative services throughout March—more space in which to keep a Holy Lent. Submitted by Christian Hawley

March 17 Yoga with Sarah

March 24 Fr. Christian

March 31 Mother Mary

THE CONTEXT OF OUR FAITH: SCRIPTURE, TRADITION AND REASON | SUNDAYS MARCH 24 AND MARCH 31 | 9:15 AM HUFFMAN HALL Since at least the 17th century, the Church of England has held up scripture, tradition, and reason as the three-fold sources of authority for understanding questions of our faith. Join us for a two week “Discovery Class”-style teaching series designed to help us better understand what we believe; how our beliefs are formed; and how we might better integrate those beliefs into our ministries and lives. Submitted by Travis Helms

March 24 Scripture, Tradition and Reason, Part 1: understanding the Bible in relation to the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer (BCP), the Hymnal, and the Creeds. Led by the Revs. Merrill Wade and Christian Hawley.

March 31 Scripture Tradition and Reason, Part 2: understanding the Bible as it relates to missional work within the Diocese of Texas. Led by the Revs. Christian Hawley and Travis Helms.

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St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Spring 2019

Episcopal Church History with Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Seminary of the Southwest Sundays, February 24–March 17

Lenten Author Series Thursdays in Lent, 7:00 pm all except March 28 in the sanctuary March 28 Bryan Mealer (in Huffman Hall) April 4 Jeff Abbott April 11 Deb Olin Unferth

Childcare available—call 512-345-8314 to register

Discovery Classes with St. Matt’s clergy Sundays, March 10-April 28, 9:15 am, Youth Center

Youth Confirmation Classes Sundays April 7 & 14, 12:00–3:00 pm, Youth Center

Ethics of the Cross and Resurrection with Dr. Asante Todd, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Sundays, April 7, 14, 28, and May 5

A Series of Formation Events Now offered on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am and Thursday nights at 7:00 pm

Family-friendly Formation Family Day of Service Saturday, April 6 Family Day at the Lake Sunday, May 19

L ent and Easter at St. Matthew’s

prayer and penitence resurrection and renewal

Labyrinth available in the sanctuary

Sunday, March 3-Good Friday, April 19 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Palm Sunday April 14 10:30 am

Maundy Thursday April 18 6:30 pm

Good Friday Services April 19

9:00 am hike Noon, sanctuary

5:45 pm Stations of the Cross

Easter April 21

9:00 and 11:00 am

Lenten Noon Concerts Thursdays March 14–April 11

12:05-12:35 pm Atria at the Arboretum, 9306 Great Hills Trail

March 14 Sarah Oliver Ladd and Carly Nelson, harp

March 21 Marc Witmer, piano and Tom Jeannett, saxophone

March 28 Mesa Trio: Martha Galie, flute, Chichi Armstrong, piano and Joanne Bonnington, cello

April 4 Lucy Zhu, piano

April 11 Jennifer Bernard, oboe and Jean Fuller, piano

The St. Matthew’s Schola Concerts

Saturdays April 13 and June 8

7:30 pm

St. Matthew’s Sanctuary

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SOUL OF A MUSICIAN SERIES SPRING 2019 SEASON | SUNDAYS | 6:30 PM | THREADGILL’S OLD #1, 6416 N. LAMAR BLVD. We’re nearing 200 shows, and would love for old friends and new ones to join us in welcoming these amazing performers to our stage. Submitted by Merrill Wade

March 17 Beat Root Revival https://www.beatrootrevival.com/ St. Patrick’s Day Show!

March 24 Barbara Nesbitt https://www.barbaranesbitt.com/

March 31 Tony Kamel and Dom Fisher of Wood and Wire http://www.woodandwireband.com/

April 7 Carson McHone http://www.carsonmchonemusic.com/

GETTING READY FOR EASTER Some people dread Lent as a time of suffering and sacrifice. Cheer up! Lent is a season of prepa-ration for Easter. The fasting and penance associated with Lent are the ways Christians across the ages have focused their attention on and deepened their connection to God. Here are some ways you can observe Lent on your own, with your fami-ly, and with St. Matthew’s: the special services for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week, volunteer on your own or as a family; help a neighbor, seek and give forgiveness, read the Bible daily. You can fast by giving up luxury foods, favorite foods, meat, or dining out. Give the money you save to organizations that help the poor. For more thoughts, check out maryology.com. Submitted by Mary Keenan

WALKING THE LABYRINTH DURING LENT Looking for some serenity and solace as we slow into a Lenten rhythm? We invite you to experience anew this ancient form of “embodied prayer” and walk the St. Matthew’s labyrinth. The labyrinth will be open an accessible in the NW corner of the sanctuary from Ash Wednesday through Good Friday. Informational materials will be available, which walkers can use to orient themselves to this beautiful and sacred practice. During the week, the labyrinth can be accessed during church hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Go to the church office to get a key, and return the key after you are finished. Submitted by Travis Helms & Judy Neely

LENT MADNESS . . . WHO WILL WIN THE GOLDEN HALO THIS YEAR? Look in Huffman Hall for Lent Madness brackets—think March Madness only with saints. Mother Mary and Christine Havens are having a friendly competition over which saint will win the Golden Halo this year. You can go to www.lentmadness.org to find out more and play along—because your votes could help determine whether Mary or Christine has to wear a halo designed by Christian and Travis. Printed brackets are available outside Christine’s office in the basement (B-15). Submitted by Christine Havens

YOUR ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS The Permanent Endowment Fund consists of dona-tions made by members and friends of St Matthew’s. We’re seeking your help in identifying and funding transformational projects that fulfill our purpose to share God’s love. Consider projects in the following areas: seed money for new projects (Soul of a Musician); mission work (Helping our Neighbors); refugee assistance (Hope and Sesame); new programs and of-ferings for the church (updating the Youth Center, yoga as embodied prayer, senior luncheons); or other ideas. The grant process is easy—go to https://stmattsaustin.org/About/endowment-fund.html, fill out the application at the link, and send it to endowment@stmattsaustin.org. The next Endowment Committee meeting is Monday, April 1, so don’t delay! Please get your grant application in by Monday, March 25. Contact endowment@stmattsaustin.org with any questions. Submitted by Chris Wilson

MARCH ART DISPLAY Through March, a retrospective display of paintings by our own parishioner, Shirley Slaughter, is on view in the basement hallway. Take some time this month for some art-inspired Lenten reflection. Submitted by Linda Fryer

IS THAT ST. MATTHEW’S DOOR LOCKED OR UNLOCKED? When you unlock an outside door after 4:00 pm or during the week-end, please relock it after yourself. If the door is unlocked after 4:00 pm or on the weekend, please lock it. Those folks who need to get into the buildings all have keys! Submitted by Chris Schumacher, Business Manager

THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF CARITAS FOOD PANTRY Thank you to everyone who responded to our request for cloth shopping and heavy plastic HEB bags for the Caritas Food Pantry. This week’s primary non-perishable food item needs are: canned corn, canned spinach, canned fruit, and Hamburger or Tuna Helper. Other items are, of course, welcome, too. You can drop them off in the Caritas Corner of the sanctuary Commons or in Huffman Hall at the Family Service. If you’d prefer to make a donation of $1 or more toward purchasing food for the pantry, there is a money box in the Commons, too. With grateful thanks. Submitted by Jane Baxter Lynn

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BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP | FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH | 1:30 – 3:00 PM | WILSON ROOM Facilitated by Jessica Hutson, LCSW, of Altus Hospice, this bereavement group is open to those in need of support and community. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. This group is made possible by a grant from the St. Matthew’s Endowment Committee. Please contact Gidget Fisher at gidget.fisher92@gmail.com with any questions. Submitted by Gidget Fisher.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY? JOIN THE ST. MATTHEW’S COOKING FOR CARITAS TEAM Volunteer cooks are needed to join the St. Matt’s Cooking for Caritas team. We meet in Huffman Hall’s kitchen once a month on Sunday after the 10:30 am service for about two hours to prepare a meal for 200 people. Chopping, slicing, and dicing, as well as some cooking, is involved. The meal is delivered the following day for serving at the Caritas’ Community Kitchen—for many this is the only nutritious meal they receive that day. To find out more or join our team please contact Frank Lynn at frank.murphy.lynn@gmail.com. Submitted by Frank Lynn

INVITATION: BROTHERHOOD OF ST ANDREW GOLF TOURNAMENT | MAY 9 | CYPRESSWOOD, SPRING, TX Join the St. Matthew’s Golf Team! Play in the Brotherhood of St Andrew 14th Annual Texas Assembly Golf Tournament, May 9, 2019, Cypress-wood Golf Club, Spring, TX. Contact Mike Hermes, mhermes@higginbotham.net or 512-422-2736, for details and car pool-ing. Also consider Tournament Sponsorship opportunities for your company. Tournament proceeds fund the annual Brotherhood Scholarship program and Youth Retreat at Camp Allen. Submitted by Don Neely

REMINDER OF WEEKLY WORD GUIDELINES It’s been nearly a year since the “new” orders of service and the shortened print format of the Weekly Word changed. Thank you to all for your flexibility and input. As a reminder, here is a link to the guide-lines we set out when we made the change: https://s3.amazonaws.com/dfc_attachments/public/documents/3250923/Weekly_Word_Article_Submission_Guide.pdf. Headlines and bylines are not counted as part of the 125 word limit. Submitted by Christine Havens

A NOTE FROM CHEF ROBERT We had to empty the food pantry and the dish room when the new floor was installed. As a result we found a lot of “stuff” that does not belong in the food pantry. All the non-food/paper items can be stored in cabi-net 2 (II). Food items need to be labeled and, remember, expired cans and packages must be discarded. There is a table in Huffman Hall with all the items that need to be claimed and stored in the proper cabinet. If you have any questions, Chris Schumacher will be glad to help. Submitted by Chef Robert Mayberry

DON’T THOSE FLOORS IN HUFFMAN LOOK GREAT? The installation of the new floors was finished two weeks ago and we are getting a great response. These floors will be easier for Jose to keep clean and new looking. In addition, they do not require waxing and polishing! Please keep in mind that chairs and tables cannot be pushed over the floor. Pushing the furniture will damage the surface. Submitted by Chris Schumacher, Business Manager

ANNOUNCING THE SPRING ART SHOW, BY ART AMONG FRIENDS All are invited to two Art Among Friends open house opportunities: Tuesday, April 2, 10:00 am-2:00 pm and Sunday, April 7, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. The show can be seen in the hallways in the basement (below the sanctuary) and in Room B-18/19. View new paintings, all completed in the past 12 months, and meet the artists who enjoy the interest group Art Among Friends, which meets each Tuesday in B-18/19. Submitted by Linda Fryer

SAVE THE UPDATED DATE—AUGUST 30–SEPTEMBER 1, 2019—FOR THE PARISH RETREAT All ages welcome for this Labor Day getaway to the Wellspring Retreat Center in Blanco, TX. They’ll be something for everyone as we relax, play, and pray together at this gem of a ranch. Details to come later this year. Submitted by Christian Hawley

THE QUIET HOUR: A CHORAL CONCERT PRESENTED BY THE SCHOLA OF ST. MATTHEW’S | SATURDAY, APRIL 13 | 7:30 PM | SANCTUARY This year’s annual Lenten concert presented by The Schola of St. Matthew’s features to little-known Anglican composers of the 20th-century: Healey Willan and George Oldroyd. This music is sure to inspire with its gorgeous melodies and lush organ accompaniment. Come enjoy this free performance, followed by a reception. Submitted by Eric Johnson, Choral Director

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OFFSHOOTS SMALL GROUPS Offshoots small groups are a chance for parishioners to share our passions with one another and our neighbor. If you want to form your own Offshoot with support from church staff and clergy, email chaw-ley@stmattsaustin.org and office@stmattsaustin.org. Once you have the okay from Fr. Christian, please email the group info to chavens@stmattsaustin.org for entry into the WW and website. Formation of groups is a rolling process throughout the year, so keep your ideas coming!

Sunday Lunch Group at Luby’s Kay & Leon Whitney kayw3909@gmail.com First Sunday of each month unless there is a parish-wide event; contact Kay & Leon for info.

Third Monday Book Club Diane Sparks diane_sparks@att.net Meets third Monday of each month, 5:00–7:00 pm, Rm B-14; next meeting: Updated—March 18 reading Where the Crawdads Sing, by Delia Owens

Wall Street Musing Chris Wilson cawcfacmt@gmail.com Next meeting is to be announced.

20s-40s Bible Study Erin Wade erintriestewade@gmail.com Next meeting Tuesday, April 2, Youth Center, 6:30 pm

Saturday Morning Prayer & Share/OSL Group Sandy Lanier sandy07@flash.net Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 am, Rm-14 (Wilson Room), then breakfast at Molcas @10:45 am.

Let’s go to the Movies Babs Clendenin ba69claus@aol.com Wed. afternoons; for March 20, Special Attraction, please contact Babs for details.

Art Among Friends Linda Fryer fryer8137@gmail.com Meets Tuesdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Espanol con amigos (Spanish with friends) Dot Strance dorotea56@hotmail.com Every Thursday, 11:00 am-noon, Library (in Huffman Hall)

Family Camping Group Brad Banister bradbanister@gmail.com The next trip is at Enchanted Rock on the weekend of March 29-31. Click the link for a video of the park: https://youtu.be/okIyGCHy6aE.

Cycling Group Adam Bartlett adam@abartlett.org TBD

Cookbook Dinner Group Bill Buros wburos@gmail.com Email Bill for more information.

For more detailed group descriptions, we invite you to click this link, http://stmattsaustin.org/Connect/offshoots.html, or

go to the Offshoots page on St. Matthew’s website. Submitted by Christian Hawley

WEDNESDAY NOON HEALING SERVICE | RM B-14 (WILSON ROOM) St. Matthew’s clergy invites you to (re)discover the Wednesday Noon Healing Service. This service is a warm and intimate celebration of the Holy Communion, including a dignified ritual of ‘laying on of hands’ for those who come for healing. Special emphasis, too, is given to those holy women and holy men whose days on the liturgical calendar we honor during the year. Submitted by Travis Helms

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE FOR STRESS RELIEF |TUESDAYS| NOON | RM B-14 | ACUPUNCTURE WILL BE ON HIATUS FOR TWO WEEKS—MARCH 19 & 26—IT WILL RESUME ON APRIL 2 Did you know that one of our newly-elected vestry members, Jeanine Adinaro, is a licensed acupuncturist? She offers community acupuncture for stress relief in one-hour sessions of prayer and treatment every Tuesday at noon in the Wilson Room (B-14). Interested parties should wear comfortable clothes, eat a light snack beforehand. Those afraid of pins have an acupressure option, and those just not sure what acupuncture is are encour-

aged to contact Jeanine at jeanine.martin@gmail.com. Submitted by Christian Hawley

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FAMILY SERVICE DATES March 17 Combined services, sanctuary

March 24 Huffman Hall

March 31 Huffman Hall

FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

BUILDING FAITH WITH LEGOS! CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL has resumed—this Sunday only, we’ll be in the Huffman Hall Nursery—at 9:15 am to hear/watch an amazing story from the Jesus Storybook Bible video series and then create an image from the lesson. This is open to all ages and we hope you will join us. For those kiddos that don’t love Legos, we will have lots of creative arts and crafts to help discover the story a little deeper.

CALLING ALL KIDS WHO LIKE TO SING—KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SENIOR HIGH We’re going to sing at the combined service on May 5, for the bishop’s visit. We’ll sing an awesome arrangement of “Somebody’s Knockin’”! Please email Mary Smith at marypianosmith2@gmail.com to let her know if your children want to help lead worship by singing in a choir. Also, please let her know time/s most convenient for your children to practice. We might schedule 20-30 minutes of practice after Family Services over the next couple of months, but Mary is open to other suggestions. We have about 6 weeks to pull this together, so please contact Mary ASAP! Submitted by Mary Smith

VBS Online Registration Will Open Soon—April 1 Don’t miss out on the most fun week of the year! Put the reminder in your phone for April 1 to register your camper and sign up as a volunteer. We will provide a volunteer and camper registration link on our St. Matthew’s homepage—don’t delay! Both fill up fast! For more information, please contact Susan Goodman, Family Minister, at sgoodman@stmattsaustin.org.

THE MIX (3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH GRADERS) Due to spring break this month (March), we will not be having The Mix. Look for a fun event in April!

EASTER EGGS, EASTER EGGS, EASTER EGGS AND MORE EASTER EGGS Over the next few weeks, we will be stuffing TONS of Easter eggs. We will be accepting donations after spring break—candy, toys, trinkets, etc. Please look for the decorated boxes located in both sanctuary spaces and St. Matthew’s main office. As Easter gets closer, look for a stuffing party or two!

EARLY COMMUNION TRAINING Family Ministry will be hosting an Early Communion Training on Sunday, April 14, from 12:00-1:30 pm in B-21. This will be an introductory class for children to discover the many aspects of communion. All baptized children are welcome at the communion rail at St. Matthew’s, no matter what their age; parents decide their child’s readiness. If your child is between the ages of 5 and 12, has been baptized, not yet attended a Communion Class and is asking questions about what it means, please attend the next Early Communion Training. Please contact Susan Goodman at sgoodman@stmattsaustin.org for more information or to register your child. Lunch will be served at the training for the children.

ST. MATTHEW’S DAY SCHOOL DAY OF SERVICE PARISH PARTICIPATION Over the next few weeks, the Family Ministry Team will be collecting several items for the Day School Day of Service. We will be helping gather supplies for the Brookdale Senior Center down the street at the corner of Mesa and Steck. Collection will begin after spring break in the Family Service.

Items needed:

50 Travel size facial tissues

50 Lip balm/chapstick

60 Chocolate bunnies (11 oz. individual package, not the tiny bunnies)

If you have questions or need more info., please contact Carrie Bobick at carrie.bobick@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE! ST. MATTHEW’S DAY SCHOOL DAY OF SERVICE | SATURDAY APRIL 6 | 10:30 AM-NOON All are invited to partic-ipate in the Day School Day of Service—a variety of service projects will be available. Lunch will served by Hat Creek Burg-ers, food orders can be made online at : www.stmatthewsschoolaustin.com/day-of-service/.

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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

MARCH NEWS FROM SOS Youth Ministry programming continues during Lent with some exciting, meaningful activities. Come & join us!

Tuesday, 3/19 | Climbing with the Convocation! | 1:00-3:00 pm | Crux Climbing Center & Food Trucks! Looking for a fun midweek activity during spring break?! SOS joins youth groups from Episcopal churches around Austin for a day at the climbing gym! We’ll get some great climbing in and then feast at nearby food trucks! Pick-up and drop-off is at Crux Climbing Center (121 Pickle Rd. #100, 78704)—and some carpooling may be available from St. Matt’s. All participants please RSVP by Sunday, 3/17!

SAVE THE DATES!

Sunday, 5/5 | Bishop’s Visit Our next confirmation opportunity will be the 10:30 am service on May 5 when we will be joined by the Rt. Rev. Philip P. Duncan II, retired Bishop of the Central Gulf Coast. A Confirmation Training Day Retreat will be likely held on 4/7 and 4/14, 12:00-3:00 pm (depending on participant availability). Email Travis at travis@stmattsaustin.org to RSVP/discuss scheduling conflicts.

Missionpalooza! July 14-19 This year we go to serve Harvey affect areas in Houston. Spots are limited to 15 participants—email Travis to RSVP & secure your spot today!

Want to stay informed on upcoming youth events???! *TEXT ‘@sos512’ to ‘81010’ to sign up for reminder texts for SOS Youth Ministry.

BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE—APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 22 High school seniors can apply for a college scholarship from the Texas Assembly of Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Selection criteria for this $2,000 scholarship include a GPA of 3.0 or better, be an active member of the parish, and must plan to attend a college starting in 2019. Contact Travis Helms (travis@stmattsaustin.org) for an application and the selection criteria. Return your completed application to Travis by March 22. Submitted by Travis Helms and Don Neely

A great turnout for the

Acolyte Training, on March 10,

followed by fun and games at

TopGolf!

Photo courtesy of Travis Helms

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In Our Prayers March 17–23, 2019 This list is read aloud at daily Evening Prayer (6:00 pm, Charlotte Cauley Gray Bell Tower Chapel)

and is included on the Intercessory Prayer Network.

Clergy: Justin of Canterbury; Archbishop; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Andy, Jeff, and Hector, our Bishops; Kathryn “Kai” Ryan, our Bishop-elect; Merrill, Christian, Travis, Chuck, Jerry, Seth, and Mary, our clergy; Will, our senior seminarian.

Lay Leadership: the Staff, the Wardens, the Treasurer, the Vestry, the Day School Board of Trustees, the Endowment Committee, the Memorial Garden Committee, and all the other commissions and councils of the Vestry of St. Matthew’s.

Our Outreach Partners and Ministries: Kairos (prison ministry), Habitat for Humanity, El Buen Samaritano, Good Faith Ministry, MPAC, Job Support, Care for the Caregiver, Heifer Project, Casa Marianella, Caritas, Trinity Center, Women’s Sto-ry Book Project (prison ministry), Angel Tree (prison ministry), Hope House, Honduras Good Works, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (IACT), Prayer Shawl Ministry, Threads of Love, Foundation for the Homeless Family Rehousing Initiative, Daughters of the King, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, EfM, and the Episcopal Veterans Fellowship.

Our men and women in the Armed Forces and others who serve our country at home and overseas.

Our brothers and sisters in Christ who are actively being persecuted for your name, and all of God’s children who know suffering at the hands of war, disease, natural disaster, injustice, and oppression. Remembering especially the churches in Syria, Egypt, and Iraq, and the people of Afghanistan, Ukraine, and the Holy Land; the people of Aleppo; the people of Jerusalem and Palestine; and all those around the world affected by terrorism and violence. Keeping in prayer all those in the Midwestern and Northeastern US affected by the adverse winter weather, and all those in the southeast affected by tornadoes.

The students, families and staff of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School and other schools and seminaries: General Theological Seminary, Seminary of the Southwest, and Berkeley Episcopal Seminary at Yale Divinity School.

Those on our prayer list:

Ongoing Prayer Requests Michael & Gina Hatheway Nancy Satterfield Kathy & Talmadge Fitts

Alex Acosta Tony & Maly Hatheway Jeffrey Seiler Carl Gross

Lu Ann Barrow Mary Lou & Danny Henshaw Virgie Seiler Keith

Bob & Bonita Barbara Hilliard Jim Sparks Leslie Kjellstrand & family

Lucy Boyea Hink & Nancy Johnson Billie Stallsworth Patty Kuehl

Jane & Don Bray Julie & family Stephanie David Sain family

James Logan Brown Tom & Cornelia LeMond Laurie Frucella Thaxton Brendan Treanor

Wanda Burnette Laurie Wells Matson Dale Van Horne Tom Weber

Sue Burton Leland McCullough Christine Warner & family Janet Williams/Dillawn family

Barbara Bass Clarke Suzanne McDaniel Dale & Kathleen Webster Victims of Alabama tornados

Mark Clifton & family Chuck Naeve Barbara Williams Those Who Have Died

Marty Craddock Peggy Newby Cynthia Wilson Cappy Capawana

Ellen Demotsis & family Larry Nichols Mike & Jocelyn Wilson Charles Dillawn

Anna Dodge Bob Peckham New Prayer Requests Jack Eccles

Josie Dougherty Craig Ramsey Margaret Baxter Thelma Fisher

Glenn Dothage Mary Ratcliffe Judy DeWitt/Tammy Le family Bill Kjellstrand

Rita Eccles Nancy & Larry Richards Jack Eccles family Tammy DeWitt Le

Glen Ellis Lawrence Richards, Jr. Joseph Estes David Sain

Janet Farrar Ken Robertson Mary Falvay

Cliff Harrison Cletus Romay Derek Fisher & family

ALTAR FLOWERS DEDICATIONS The altar stands empty of flowers during the solemn season of Lent. We invite you to dedicate lilies when flowers reappear at Easter

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THE CHURCH OFFERS NURTURING AND EXPERIENCED CHILDCARE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING

9:00–11:45 am in Huffman Nursery for children newborn - age 4

PERSONAL PRAYER TEAMS ARE AVAILABLE during communion at the 10:30 service in the sanctuary. We have a prayer station on the west side in the gallery. All prayer requests and discussions are completely confi-dential. HOME DELIVERY OF COMMUNION IS AVAILABLE If you are unable to come to church and would like Holy Communion brought to you on Sunday, please call the church office at 512-345-8314. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO WALK TO THE ALTAR FOR HOLY COMMUNION TODAY, please notify an usher and the communion elements will be brought to you where you are seated. BE IN THE KNOW ABOUT PARISH EVENTS AND NEWS! You can subscribe to the St. Matthew’s email list by visiting our website at www.stmattsaustin.org and clicking the ‘Subscribe’ button on our homepage.

All submissions, including prayer requests, for the Weekly Word must be received by the church office by Wednesday at noon in order to appear in the upcoming Sunday’s edition. Please send Weekly Word articles to Christine at chavens@stmattsaustin.org. Prayer requests, please send to Mickie at office@stmattsaustin.org

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

If we can assist you in any way, please contact the Church Office.

Rector: The Rev. Merrill Wade

Associate Rector: The Rev. Christian Hawley

Curate, Family & Youth Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Travis Helms

Rector Emeritus: The Rev. Charles Huffman

Assisting Clergy: The Rev. Seth Deleery

The Rev. Jerry Chapman

The Rev. Mary Keenan,

Senior Seminarian: Will Berry

Director of Music/Organist: Ms. Jean Farris Fuller

Choral Director: Eric Johnson

Family & Children’s Minister: Susan Goodman

Children’s Choir Director: Mary Smith

Our Vestry: Senior Warden, Jenny Bailey; Junior Warden, Doug Webster

Jeanine Adinaro, Chichi Armstrong, Jeff Bobick, Carlos Castaño, Gabrielle Field, Jim Fryer, Emma Garrett, Kasey Gilliam, Cuatro Groos, Mandy Hubbard, Ganne McCullough, Amy Novak, Matt Thompson

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759 Telephone (512) 345-8314 FAX (512) 346-2085 www.stmattsaustin.org Follow us: Facebook: St Matt’s Austin Twitter: @StMattsAustin

ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

March 10, 2018 “Lent as a remembrance of who, and whose, we are”

The Rev. Mary Keenan

Readings for Sunday, March 24, 2019 Exodus 3:1-15

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9

Psalm 63:1-8

Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019: 7:00 am sanctuary, 18; 7:00 am Ashes on the Trail, Town Lake, 30;

9:00 am Day School Chapel sanctuary, 190; 12:00 pm sanctuary, 100; 6:00 pm Family Service Huffman, 102; 7:00 pm sanctuary, 97; Total: 537

Sunday, March 10, 2019: 8:00 am HE I Sanctuary, 25; 10:30 am HE II sanctuary, 193;

10:30 am HE II Family Service Huffman, 89; 5:00 pm Contemplative Service, 3;

6:30 pm Soul of a Musician, 87; Total: 397

Wednesday, March 13, 2019: 12:00 pm Service of Public Healing, 10

Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under

Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed

handgun.

Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed

under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun

that is carried openly.