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The Life of the Parish April 21-27, 2019 Easter Sunday 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

CONTEMPLATIVE SERVICE | SUNDAYS| 5:00 PM | FUN AND FITNESS ROOM The contemplative service takes a break on Easter Sunday, April 21, but returns on the 28th with Sarah Pendergast leading yoga. Please join us! Submitted by Christian Hawley

REGISTER NOW FOR ST. MATTHEW’S BLOOD DRIVE | SATURDAY, MAY 4 | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Calling all donors, register at https://www.wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/55796 and specify “A531” as St Matthew's Group Code. The We Are Blood bloodmobile will be on campus, May 4, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Your donation is important as May & June are months when blood donors are scarce, but demand continues, so your donation will help central Texans in need. Contact Chichi Armstrong at charityarmstrong48@gmail.com or 773-590-7365 for details; RSVP to Don Neely, neely2175@gmail.com/512-507-5023 for details. Submitted by Don Neely

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 offer-ings for the church (updating the Youth Center, yoga as embodied prayer, senior luncheons); or other ideas. The grant pro-cess 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. Please get your grant application in by Monday, April 29, for the May 6 meeting. Contact endowment@stmattsaustin.org with any questions. Submitted by Chris Wilson

SAVE THE DATE! SENIOR FRIENDS AND MEMORIES LUNCHEON | THURSDAY, MAY 16 Our next Sen-ior Friends and Memories luncheon is in the works. So mark May 16 on your calendars! We had a great time at our first luncheon in February, so for those that might not have been able to come on a Monday, this one will be on Thursday. Hope to see you there! Sign-ups will begin on Sunday, April 28 and May 5. You’ve given us a lot of great feedback and it has been incorporated into our planning. We’ll give you more notice about details next week. We need those RSVPs. A special thanks to the Endowment Committee for their grant for this ministry.

Submitted by Laurie Brown

VETERAN COMMUNITY WORKOUT | SUNDAY, APRIL 28 | 1400 | MESA PARKING LOT Join our own Camp Gladiator (CG) trainer, Tanner Smith, for a special Sunday afternoon workout for anyone connected with the veterans community: veterans, their loved ones, and folks who currently work with veterans in a professional or volunteer capacity. Like all CG workouts this one is adaptable for any fitness level and focuses on camaraderie. Submitted by Christian Hawley

DISCOVERY CLASS | APRIL 28 | 9:15 AM | YOUTH CENTER In anticipation of the bishop’s visit on May 5, everything you ever wanted to know about the sacraments of baptism and confirmation, plus the wonders of apostolic succession, reception, and letters of transfer. The remainder of our classes (no class on Easter Sunday) will meet in the Youth Center. We hope you can join us! Submitted by Christian Hawley

ETHICS OF THE CROSS AND RESURRECTION WITH DR ASANTE TODD | SUNDAYS APRIL 28 AND MAY 5 | 9:15 AM HUFFMAN HALL Join the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics for a four-week dive into the ethics of Lent and Easter. Dr. Todd’s general area of research is public theology: the ways in which theological and religious commitments impact public debate, policy, politics, and opinion. He also desires to think with religious communities about social consciousness and democratic responsibility. Dr. Todd will discuss the theology of Samuel Wells, and his ideas of reincorporating the cross and the implications for a resurrected church. Submitted by Christian Hawley

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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, Cypresswood Golf Club, Spring, TX. Contact Mike Hermes, mhermes@higginbotham.net or 512-422-2736, for details and car pooling. 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

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

April 21 No show for Easter Sunday

April 28 Wendy Colonna

May 5 Giulia Millanta

VETERAN LUNCHEONS, THURSDAYS, MAY 2 & MAY 16, COMMUNITY FIRST! VILLAGE All are invited to attend/support a lunch for veterans, hosted by the Episcopal Veterans Fellowship and held at Community First! Village. St Matthew's Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is sponsoring the May 2 & May 16 lunches, under the Brotherhood's veteran's focus ministry. Table topics will include discussion of Christ Walk Crushed: A 40-Day Journey Toward Reconciliation, by Anna Courie and David Peters. Contact Christian Hawley, Jim Fryer, or Don Neely for additional information. RSVP ASAP to Don Neely, neely2175@gmail.com or 512-507-5023, if you plan to attend. Submitted by Don Neely

MONTHLY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Join us the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Wilson Room for an ongoing bereavement support group. This is open to anyone who is looking to engage in a conversation with others about grief, loss, or any related struggle they might be facing. You do not need to have experienced a recent loss to attend this group; All are welcome to listen, share, and find support. There is no time limit on processing our grief and there can be great comfort and healing in connecting with others who have shared experiences. Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 1. Submitted by Gidget Fisher and Jessica Hutson, LCSW

EARTH DAY IS APRIL 22: A REMINDER FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL Every Sunday we celebrate new creation with the risen Christ. Hebrew prophets understood that thriving humanity is interdependent with thriving creation. Part of our interdependence is connected through stewardship of God’s natural resources. St. Matthew’s Environmental Stewardship Council provides a cabinet in the southeast corner of the sanctuary basement for recycling and reuse of materials that isn’t included in the city’s recycling bins. Since last year’s Earth Day we have helped recycle or reuse: batteries—30 lbs.; ink jet and laser printer cartridges—48; CDs/DVDs—39; cell phones—5; eyeglasses—27; reader pads—3; small electronics & cables—5; and digital cameras—1. Austin’s Earth Day Celebration is at Houston-Tillotson, 12:00-6:00 pm, on April 27, see: www.EarthDayAustin.com. Free paper shredding is offered Saturday, April 27, 8:00 am-1:30 pm, see: www.AustinARMA.com/shred-day . Submitted by David Hogan

EPISCOPAL NIGHT AT DELL DIAMOND | SATURDAY, MAY 18 | 6:05 PM Join fellow Episcopalians throughout the Austin area for a night of fellowship and fun with the Round Rock Express. First pitch is at 6:05 pm, with gates opening at 5:00 pm. After the game, fans may come down onto the outfield grass to enjoy a free postgame concert from Bob Schneider. You can choose your own discounted seats in the Episcopal section and pay easily at https://groupmatics.events/event/Episcopalnight2. For questions, please contact Laura Fragoso at laura@rrexpress.com or 512-238-2210, or April Kerwin at april.k@stdave.org or 512-610-3546. Submitted by April Kerwin

THIS WEEK’S NEEDS FOR THE CARITAS FOOD PANTRY This week’s specific non-perishable food item needs are: Hamburger and Tuna Helper, canned corn, pasta sauce (no glass containers please), fruit cocktail, and canned spinach or collard greens. Oth-er items are of course welcome, too. Grateful if you would not bring items that are past their sell by dates as we have to throw them away. Items may be dropped off in the baskets 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 towards purchasing food for the pantry, there is a money box in the Commons too. Thank you for your generous support. Submitted by Jane Baxter Lynn

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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: May’s book TBA

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, May 7, 6:30 pm, Youth Center

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 Wednesday afternoons; 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 October 11-13, 2019, at Pedernales Falls State Park. Check out the official state park video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YhD2smYHOo.

Cycling Group Adam Bartlett adam@abartlett.org Next cycling event is Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 pm, at CoTA

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 | Did you know that one of our vestry members, Jeanine Adinaro, is a licensed acupuncturist? She offers community acupuncture for stress relief in one-hour ses-sions 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 acupunc-

ture is are encouraged to contact Jeanine at jeanine.martin@gmail.com. Submitted by Christian Hawley

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FAMILY SERVICE DATES April 28 Combined services in the sanctuary

May 5 Bishop’s visit, combined services, sanctuary

May 12 Huffman Hall

FAMILY MINISTRY NEWS

BUILDING FAITH WITH LEGOS! CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL has resumed at 9:15 am in the Fun & Fitness Room 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 2 weeks to pull this together, so please contact Mary ASAP! Submitted by Mary Smith

ST. MATTHEW’S VBS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN This year’s theme is “To Mars and Beyond: Explore Where God’s Power Can Take You.” The dates are June 24-28, between the hours of 9:00 am–12:00 pm. There are extended care options until 1:00 (Lunch Bunch) and 5:00 pm (Sports Camp), which cost extra. The charge per child is $75. Children aes 3 (potty trained)-5th grade are welcome. We also need volunteers (6th grade-adult). We have very few open spots available. If you have ques-tions, please contact Susan Goodman at sgoodman@stmattsaustin.org. Don’t delay—we’re nearly full! Submitted by Susan Goodman Registration Links: Camper: https://stmattsaustin.wufoo.com/forms/vbs2019-to-mars-and-beyond-registration

Volunteer: https://stmattsaustin.wufoo.com/forms/vbs2019-to-mars-and-beyond-volunteer-registration

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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

SPRING NEWS FROM SOS Youth Ministry programming continues during Lent with some exciting, meaningful activities. Come & join us! Look for more details soon.

MISSIONPALOOZA! JULY 14-19 This year we go to serve Harvey affect areas in Houston. Spots are limited to 15 participants—email Travis (who is still leading!) to RSVP & secure your spot today! Extended deadline is Monday, April 29!

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

A Note from Fr. Travis: Dear Friends—as many of you know, I begin serving as Campus Missioner to UT and other Austin-area campuses on May 1. As excited as I am to serve in this new context, I will miss you all immensely. Gracie and I are deeply grateful for all of the love and support you have shown us during this season at St. Matthew’s. Our ministry team is doing all we can to ensure that the strength of “SOS” is sustained. It gives me joy to know that I am only moving ‘down the road.’ My new email is travis@utepiscopal.edu—and I will always be eager to hear how God is working in your lives. With love, gratitude & blessings, Travis

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In Our Prayers April 21–27, 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 Suffragan-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 US affected by the floods.

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 Bob Frank Nancy & Larry Richards New Prayer Requests

Alex Acosta Elaine Goessling Lawrence Richards, Jr. Dianne Calder

Lu Ann Barrow Cliff Harrison Ken Robertson Shirley Dyer

Bob & Bonita Michael & Gina Hatheway Cletus Romay Danny Henshaw family

Lucy Boyea Tony & Maly Hatheway Nancy Satterfield Maury Hood

Jane & Don Bray Mary Lou Henshaw Jeffrey Seiler Jack & Jill

James Logan Brown Barbara Hilliard Virgie Seiler Jill Miller

Wanda Burnette Hink & Nancy Johnson Harold & Joan Slade Darlene M.

Sue Burton Julie & family Jim Sparks Mark & Rita

Barbara Bass Clarke Tom & Cornelia LeMond Billie Stallsworth Micheal Patch

Mark Clifton & family Laurie Wells Matson Stephanie Bob Pennybacker family

Ellen Demotsis & family Leland McCullough Laurie Frucella Thaxton Noe & Kathryn

Anna Dodge Suzanne McDaniel Dale Van Horne Upchurch/Newby family

Josie Dougherty Chuck Naeve Christine Warner & family Those Who Have Died

Glenn Dothage Larry Nichols Dale & Kathleen Webster Danny Henshaw

Rita Eccles Bob Peckham Barbara Williams Peggy Newby

Glen Ellis Craig Ramsey Cynthia Wilson Bob Pennybacker

Janet Farrar Mary Ratcliffe Mike & Jocelyn Wilson

ALTAR FLOWERS DEDICATIONS Easter lily dedications for Easter Sunday can be found in the printed

Order of Service for April 21, 2019.

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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

Sermon, April 14, 2019 “The Holy Week Journey”

The Rev. Mary Keenan

Readings for Sunday, April 28, 2019 Acts 5:27-32

Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31

Psalm 150

Sunday, April 14, 2019: 8:00 am HE I Sanctuary, 51;

10:30 am HE II sanctuary, 235; 10:30 am HE II Family Huffman, 127; 5:00 pm Contemplative, 0;

6:30 pm Soul of a Musician, 88; Total: 501

Holy Week and Easter Service Attendance will appear in the April 28 issue.

Vestry Persons of the Month: Jim Fryer and Carlos Castaño

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.