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The Life of the Parish February 11-18, 2018 The Church Calendar can be accessed on the St. Matthew’s Website: http://stmattsaustin.org/About/resources.html Evening Prayer Daily at 5:15 pm in the Cauley Bell Tower Chapel

Ash Wednesday Service Times Ash Wednesday is on February 14 this year. Fr. Wade, Fr. Christian, and Fr. Travis invite you to join us for one (or more) of the following services: 7:00 am Sanctuary 7:00–10:00 am Ashes on the Trail, Hike & Bike Trail, Town Lake, near Austin High 9:00 am Day School Chapel, sanctuary Noon Sanctuary 6:00 pm Family Service, Huffman Hall 7:00 pm Sanctuary Submitted by Merrill Wade, Christian Hawley, and Travis Helms

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper | Tuesday February 13 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Huffman Hall The last hoorah before Lent! This has been a great tradition at St. Matthew’s. A great time to meet new members and get reacquainted with longtime friends. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will again be hosting the event along with the generous help from Boy Scout Troop 511. Marc Witmer, piano, and Tom Jeannett, saxophone, will provide music. There will be table activities for children and music for all, and of course, plenty of pancakes. $5 per person, $12 for family of three, max $15 for four or more. Why pan-cakes? check out this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrove_Tuesday. Submitted by Bruce Newman

Coping With Red State/Blue State Intransigence: Can the Church Model a Better Conversation Sundays in Lent, February 18, 25, & March 4, 11, 18 and 25 | 9:15–10:15am | Huffman Hall This gathering will be con-vened by the Reverends Merrill Wade and Christian Hawley with the support of our primary class facilitator, church member Jeff Jury. Withdrawal, sacrifice, reflection, and preparation are the “talk” of Lent. Let’s try to overcome frustration and fear of controversial conversations together this season, with some learning, thinking and doing to improve our conversation skills in a series of fun and non-political interactive sessions. Jeff is a partner of Burns Anderson Jury & Brenner, LP, a medi-ator, and teacher. He is now President of the International Academy of Mediators, an organization dedicated to advancing the practice of mediation worldwide. Submitted by Merrill Wade and Jeff Jury

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St. Matthew’s Labyrinth in Lent | February 11–March 30 The St. Matthew's labyrinth will be set-up in the sanctuary after the 10:30 am service today. Your help is needed—setup only takes 15-30 minutes. Please join us as we unfold and put the labyrinth in place. As we begin the season of Lent, consider this ancient practice of meditation. Come to the laby-rinth on Ash Wednesday to offer up your walking prayers in the presence of our Lord. All groups and individuals are invit-ed and encouraged to visit and experience walking the labyrinth. You can gain access to the labyrinth during the week by picking up a key in the church office during business hours—Monday-Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm, and returning the key when finished. Instructions are available at the site of the labyrinth. Submitted by Judy Neely

Lenten Noon Concerts every Thursday, February 15–March 22 | 12:05 pm | The Atria at the Arboretum 9306 Great Hills Trail Featuring local and St. Matthew’s musicians.

Lenten Concert—Holy Darkness | Saturday, March 3 | 7:34 pm | Sanctuary Featuring The Schola of St. Matthew’s, including music by Mealor and MacMillan.

Ashes on the Trail Wednesday, February 14, 7:00-10:00 am on the Hike and Bike Trail. We will set up shop under the MOPAC bridge near Austin High. Just look for the signs and people in cassocks :) Help share our healing faith beyond the boundaries of our buildings. Laity and clergy alike are welcome to receive and impose ashes. Submitted by Christian Hawley

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Active Faith in February

Ashes on the Trail Ash Wednesday, February 14, 7:00–9:00 am, Town Lake

Tai Chi Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:00 am in Huffman Hall

Prayer on the Trail Every Monday at 7:00 am on the Hike and Bike Trail, under Mopac Bridge @Austin High

Team Red, White, and Blue Run with Veterans Every Thursday at 6am from Auditorium Shores to the State Capital

Community Yoga for All Ages Every Sunday at 5:00 pm in Fun and Fitness Room

If you have any questions, please contact Fr. Christian at chawley@stmattsaustin.org. Submitted by Christian Hawley

Adult Spiritual Formation The Sacrament of the Enneagram: an introduction to your sacred self

the Rev. Margaret Waters | February 4 & 11 | 9:15 am | Huffman Hall On February 11, we conclude this study of

the Enneagram. If you’ve missed the other classes, you can listen to them here: http://stmattsaustin.org/Connect/2adult-sunday-school.html. We are exploring the wisdom the Enneagram has to teach us about ourselves and how best to integrate the Enneagram into our spiritual as well as our social lives so that we may increase self-knowledge, spiritual growth, and compassion. You may still find your type by taking the online test at the website of Ian's podcast, Typology. Submitted by Christian Hawley

Contemplative Offering —Yoga as Embodied Prayer| Sundays | 5:00 pm | Fun & Fitness Room (1st Floor, Day School) As a result of the energetic and enthusiastic response we have received, we will continue offer-ing “Yoga as Embodied Prayer” as our Contemplative Service into February. We warmly welcome yogis & yoginis of all ages and abilities to join us, and our amazing instructor, Sarah Pendergraft, as we explore this ancient way of yoking or joining/ unit-ing our minds and hearts to God through movement and meditation. Submitted by Travis Helms

Monday Clergy Classes Continue with Studies in the Gospel of Mark Pastor Norb Firnhaber, from Triumphant Love Lutheran Church, returns to teach a month-long series about the Gospel of Mark. All Classes from noon–1:00 pm in Room B-19. Bring your Bible.

February 12 Study of Mark 1:21-28 and 4:35-41: Bartimaeus and our blind spots. February 19 Mark 5:35-43 and 10:46-52. February 26 Mark 7:31-37 and 12:31-37: Examine our own deafness and capacity to love.

Submitted by Merrill Wade

Missional Book Study: Help Support Casa Marianella Christine Havens invites you to BookPeople on Monday, February 12, at 7:00 pm. Francisco Cantú, a Pushcart Prize winner, will be speaking about his book, The Line Becomes a River—this will serve as the kick-off to a book study. Cantú’s haunting memoir of his life as a border patrol agent gives insight to the complexity of border issues. This is a great opportunity to hear him speak, and help one of St. Matthew’s outreach ministries. BookPeople is donating 5% of each sale of The Line Becomes a River to Casa Marianella. The book study is four Tuesday evenings, February 27-March 20, 7:00-8:00 pm. The first evening is in Rm B-13. Our final meeting will involve a trip to Casa Marianella to volunteer and to listen to the experiences of some of the residents. Please contact Christine Havens at christinehavens3@gmail.com for more information. Submitted by Christine Havens

DOK Meeting | Sunday, February 11 The Daughters of the King will be meeting on Sunday, February 11, after the 10:30 am service in the Youth Center. Please join us! All are welcome. Submitted by Eleanor Thompson

Adventure not War | Tuesday, February 20 | 8:00 pm | Austin's new Central Library Calling all veterans and family members of veterans who love the outdoors—join Fr. Christian and the Sierra Club for a screening of the short film, Adven-ture not War, which chronicles the efforts of Iraqi veterans who return to Iraq to join local people in mountain adventures. Please RSVP here: https://sierra.secure.force.com/events/details?formcam-paignid=7010Z000001P7V3QAK&id=70131000001Lp1FAAS&utm_campaign=addthis&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=recruit#.WnnxARDk3y0.facebook. Submitted by Christian Hawley

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Interested in Baptism, Confirmation, or Reception? February 11 Family Service in Huffman Hall; contact Travis at travis@stmattsaustin.org to have your child baptized in this service. The Family Service invites all to be present with us to celebrate these baptisms.

April 29 Combined Service in the Sanctuary; contact Christian at chawley@stmattsaustin.org if you're interested in baptism, confirmation, or reception for this service.

June 10 Combined Service in the Sanctuary; contact Christian at chawley@stmattsaustin.org if you're interested in baptism for this service.

Submitted by Christian Hawley

Annual Women’s Retreat Registration Now Open | February 23-25 | The Retreat at Balcones Springs Don't delay . . . sign up today and book your spot for this wonderful weekend getaway. Our guest speaker, KariAnn Lessner, will make us laugh, cry, and leave us inspired with her talk "Finding Joy in the Journey." It is also the perfect time to get away with good friends and a chance to form deeper bonds with those you don’t know as well. Partake in a workout class, medita-tion class, or enjoy some alone time in the great outdoors . . . there is truly something for everyone. Whether you want to check out the hike and bike trails, enjoy a midday nap, or explore the winery next door, this weekend will be a great way to kick off 2018. Any questions please contact Mandy or Alexis Mandy.hubbard@yahoo.com or Alexisbagshaw@gmail.com. Submitted by Alexis Bagshaw

Mental Health First Aid Training Wednesday, February 28 | 8:30 am–5:00 pm | St. David’s Mental Health First Aid is a course designed to equip people to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis. This course is designed for people with no clinical training to better understand and respond to signs of mental illness and effectively refer people to profession-al help. Parishioners are invited to attend this training on Wednesday, February 28 from 8:30 am-5:00 pm at St. David’s in downtown Austin. Breakfast, lunch, and parking are provided free of charge. Register here. St. Matthew’s has a particular need for this training as we expand our outreach ministry for neighbors who are homeless and live near St. Matthew’s, often under bridges. For more information on registering for this training, please contact April Kerwin at april.k@stdave.org . If you are not available on February 28, let April know. If we have enough interest, we’ll schedule an additional training. Submitted by April Kerwin

A Radical Yes to Small Groups Is Jesus calling you out of your comfort zone to follow your passion and start a small group? Talk to your clergy about training, resources, and support for what you've always wanted to try. There is no better time or place to take a risk. Your St Matt's family loves you, and who knows, you might be precisely the person God needs to share the gospel with bowlers, ukulele players, ferret lovers, or _________ (fill in the blank with what your passion). See the Offshoots article below! Submitted by Christian Hawley

Soul of a Musician Series 2018 Spring Season Begins February 18 | Sundays | 6:30 pm | New Venue—Threadgill’s Old #1, 6416 N. Lamar 2018 is our 5th year of the Soul Series and we will be starting the new year in a new venue. Threadgill’s Old #1 is on North Lamar. Soul of a Musician is an outreach to musicians and to those who appreciate and respect their craft. We invite you to join us for our Spring 2018 season. A link to the Soul Series can be found on

St. Matt’s website, http://stmattsaustin.org/Music/4soul-of-a-musician-series.html) and on Facebook at Soul of a Musician Series. Submitted by Merrill Wade

February 18 Kevin Russell (of Shinyribs) www.shinyribs.org

February 25 The Wheelwrights www.thewheelwrights.com

March 4 Ray Prim www.rayprim.com

Altar Guild Request Ladies, please blot/wipe your lips before taking communion. The lipstick left on the common chalice is wiped with church linens between serving wine to communicants. Lipstick is very difficult to remove from the linens and ultimately can leave a permanent stain. Your assistance is appreciated by your priest and Altar Guild. Submitted by Kate Canby

Save the Date—Parish Workday | Saturday, March 24 8:00 am–noon Can you help spring cleaning our campus? Join Boy Scout Troop 511 in picking up leaves and other activities on Saturday, March 24. Breakfast will be served at 8:oo am, and then we’ll get started with work around the grounds. Bring your own work gloves, etc. Lunch will be available at noon. Contact Jim Fryer (jimfryer8137@gmail.com) for more information. Submitted by Jim Fryer

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General Convention Volunteer Sign Up Is Open The General Convention of The Episcopal Church is coming to Aus-tin! This triennial convention is responsible for conducting the business of The Episcopal Church. We need your help! Sign up to volunteer for General Convention, shifts are available from June 29 to July 13. Click the link for a description of Volunteer Opportunities. Sign ups have begun; go to: https://79genconvepiscopalchurch2018volreg.my-trs.com/. No matter your talents or physical abilities, there is an area for you to share your gifts with General Convention and The Episcopal Church. For one shift or many, we would love to see the Diocese of Texas in all its unique and diverse mission and ministry. For more information, you can like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/general.convention.2018.volunteers/ or email generalconvention2018@gmail.com. Contact Lisa Ottenbacher (St Matt's Volunteer Liaison) at lisao.atx@gmail.com or 512-461-7480 with any questions. Submitted by Lisa Ottenbacher

Caritas: The Top Three and More This week we would be grateful for the following non-perishable food items for the Caritas Food Pantry. They are listed in order of greatest need, as the first three items disappear from the shelves almost as soon as they are stocked and donations of them are relatively sparse: Hamburger/Tina Helper, canned hams, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, canned mixed vegetables & peas, cold cereals, and canned fruit. There is also a need for shaving cream and shampoo. You’re welcome to bring other items too. This week’s item for our St. Matt’s Children for Caritas Children program is honey nut cheerios. If you’d rather, you are welcome to leave a $1 or more in the money box in the Caritas Corner of the Commons, the proceeds from which are used to buy meats and other perishable food items. See you on Sunday and thank you. Submitted by Jane Baxter Lynn

Please Help Support Men’s KAIROS #42 @ the Hughes Unit | March 1-4, 2018 | Gatesville Kairos is a prison minis-try with a mission to develop Christian community on the inside of a prison and is one of many ministries supported by our St. Matthew’s community. First and foremost, we ask for your prayers—for the team members and offenders (inmates) who will attend. Other ways you can provide support include:

Prayer Chain Fill out one or more “links” that when combined will be presented during the weekend as a show of your prayer commitment to these men.

Meal Tickets Purchase Meal Tickets to show your commitment, both through prayer and through your wallet.

Cookies Bake cookies as each of the over 3,200 inmates along with prison personnel receive one dozen Kairos Cookies during the weekend. Deadline for cookies is Sunday, February 25, 2018. Deliver cookies to the Kairos table in the Narthex or place in the freezer in the Huffman Hall kitchen. Please be sure cookies are packaged by the dozen in Quart-sized Ziploc Baggies.

Financial Gift Donations of any amount will be gladly accepted.

Members of the St. Matthew’s Kairos community will be in the Narthex beginning Sunday, February 4, to accept your sup-port and to answer any questions.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Scott Murphy (swmrphy121gw@gmail.com) or Steve Ryder (SRyder@JSRSys.com) or visit the Hughes Kairos website at http://www.kairoshughes.net/. Submitted by Scott Murphy

Outreach News St Matthews’ Outreach Commission works with over twenty charitable organizations (Missions) to bring spiritual, physical, and mental well-being to those suffering from hunger, poverty, homelessness and isolation. In 2017 St Matt’s volunteers contributed over 8700 hours to these organizations. To improve the awareness of the good work our church does in the community, the Weekly Word will begin featuring one mission each week. The series will begin with our newest mission: Help Our Neighbors (HON).

Help Our Neighbors was begun in 2015 by a friend of St. Matthew’s, Johanne Ibsen Wolford, to aid the homeless in North-west Austin by providing the basic living necessities: food, clothing, basic hygiene, and spiritual support. HON also works with ECHO and Social Security to find safe housing for the homeless. In November 2017 a shower event was held at a neighborhood fitness club, Body Business, where the homeless were provided new clothes, haircuts, shaves and manicures. The next shower event is planned for March 24, 2018. In December, volunteers assembled and delivered Christmas stock-ings with food, Metro bus cards and HEB gift cards to the homeless. To find out how you can help please contact Dineen Majcher dmajcher@relaw.com. Submitted by Frank Lynn, Outreach Commission Chair

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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. This initia-tive grows out of the idea that wherever Christians are present, the body of Christ is revealed. So have some fun with these groups, get to know your fellow parishioners, and invite a friend to “come and see” a little glimpse of the Kingdom. If you want to form your own Offshoot with support from church staff and clergy, email chawley@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!

St. Matt’s Ukulele Group (SMUG) Edie Elkjer/Darryl Polk edieelkjer@gmail.com

Meeting times: Sun., 2/4, “interest meeting” following the 10:30 am service, Rm B-21; Wed. 2/7, 5:00-7:00 pm in B-21,

please try to come for an hour, bring your ukulele and have fun!

Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer Group Laurie Brown laurie5405@outlook.com

April 10–May 15, 6:30 pm, Rm B-14 (Wilson Room)

Third Monday Book Club Diane Sparks diane_sparks@att.net

Monday, 2/19, 5:00–6:00 pm, Rm B-14; discussing The Lilac Girls, by Martha Hall Kelly

Sunday Lunch Group at Luby’s Kay & Leon Whitney kayw3909@gmail.com

Sunday, 3/4, noon-ish

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; Wed. 2/7 is TBA—contact Babs for info

20s-40s Bible Study Reilly Purl reillypurl@gmail.com

Next meeting: Wed., 2/7, 7:30-9:00 pm, house of Josh & Reilly Purl, 11901 Knights Bridge, 78759

Wall Street Musing Chris Wilson cawcfacmt@gmail.com

next meeting TBA

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 at Mr. Gatti’s on Far West Blvd

Family Camping Group Brad Banister bradbanister@gmail.com

April 20-22, Palmetto State Park (which you can check out here: https://youtu.be/nELqkOKmf1o)

Album Art Josh & Darren Skyles skylesjoshua@gmail.com

Next meeting TBD

Cycling Group Adam Bartlett adam@abartlett.org

Next meeting 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

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Family Ministry News

Family Service Dates

February 11 Baptism, Huffman Hall

February 14 Ash Wednesday Services (in the sanctuary unless otherwise noted): 7:00 am, 9:00 am, noon, 6:00 pm (family-friendly in Huffman Hall), and 7:00 pm

February 18 Huffman Hall

February 25 Huffman Hall

Legos, Legos, and More Legos! Children’s & Youth Sunday Morning Formation is Back! Sunday School has returned! The Children’s Sunday School program will meet in the Youth Center at 9:15 and . . . we are pulling out the Legos! Back by popular demand, we will be discovering engaging Bible stories with the Jesus Storybook Bible (book/video series) and creating an artistic response with Legos. Your kiddos won’t want to miss this and we hope that they will join us. Ques-tions, please contact Susan Goodman (sgoodman@stmattsaustin.org).

Children's Choir Wants YOU! St. Matthews children's choir meets every Sunday during the Sunday school hour (9:15-10:15 am) in the choir room! All children are welcome to join us in singing together and having a little fun! Please email Mary (marypianosmith2@gmail.com) or Susan Goodman (sgoodman@gmail.com) for more info.

Youth Ministry News

PNO—Parents’ Night Out Spring Schedule St. Matthew’s offers Parents’ Night Out, a fun night for kiddos so that par-ents can have an evening out—once a month, guaranteed! We play with the children, create arts/crafts, watch a movie, etc. It is simple: make a reservation with Susan Goodman at sgoodman@stmattsaustin.org and bring a peanut-free dinner for your child(ren). No cost; donations appreciated. Be sure to sign up so you don’t miss out!

Dates (5:00 - 9:00 pm, Youth Center):

Friday, Feb. 16

Friday, March 23 (pushed back a week due to Spring Break)

Friday, April 20

Friday, May 18

February Events What an amazing start to the year we’ve had! From our Barton Spring plunge to an awesome Harry Potter extravaganza, it’s been an awesome 2018. Please join us for these fun events — and always feel free to bring a friend!

Sunday, 2/11 Mardi Gras Mini-Golf (Jr. High VERSUS Sr. High). We’ll grab some food truck grub and break into two groups: Jr. high & Sr. high for some pre-Lenten mini-golf mayhem! Join us for a chance to hang with your own age group—and prove who is the mightiest grade-group of them all! Prizes to be awarded. Bring $ for food. (Early) drop-off and pick-up, 5:30-8:00 pm, at Peter Pan Golf (Barton Springs Rd. & S. Lamar).

Sunday, 2/25 SOS Meeting (Jr. High & Sr. High). All Youth, please join us for our monthly SOS-Lead Youth Group! You will not want to miss this!!! 6:00-8:00 pm, Youth Center.

THE MIX (3rd,4th and 5th graders): February Outing Worship Service and Serve a Home Cooked Meal to UT College Students! Meet at the UT Episcopal Student Center on the Campus of All Saint’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, February 18th from 6:15 - 8:15. Drop off and pick up at the Sanctuary entrance. This is great opportunity to see an Episcopal commu-nity and support network on a college campus. Bring your friends…the more the merrier. Questions? Contact Susan Good-man, Family Minister at sgoodman@stmattsaustin.org.

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In Our Prayers February 11–18, 2018 This list is read aloud at daily Evening Prayer (5:15 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, Dena, Jeff, and Hector, our Bishops; Merrill, Christian, Travis, Chuck, Jerry, Jim, Margaret, and Seth, our clergy; Will, our 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, 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 Story Book Project, 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.

Episcopal Diocese of Texas Companion Dioceses: Southern Malawi, Costa Rica, and the Episcopal Diocese of North Dakota.

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; keeping in prayer the people of Sutherland Springs; and all those around the world affected by terrorism and violence. Keeping in prayer all those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria.

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 Bill Kjellstrand Laurie Frucella Thaxton Linnea & Paul

Alex Acosta Laurie Wells Matson Dale Van Horne Rivers Lodge & family

Bob & Bonita Leland McCullough Jim Williams Marsha Marciniak family

Bob Boyd Suzanne McDaniel Marilou Wilson George Meihaus

Jane Bray Larry Nichols Mike & Jocelyn Wilson Elisa Meinhart

James Logan Brown Craig Ramsey Mare Winter Sarah

Jane Bugnand Nancy Richards New Prayer Requests Ruth Schaefer

Sue Burton Nancy & Joe Satterfield Evelyn Beauchamps & family Ed Schleicher

Mark Clifton & family Bill Seaver & Earlyne Glenda Carl Billie Stallsworth

Josie Dougherty Jeffrey Seiler Lynne Carpenter Sutherland Springs FBC

Jack Eccles Virgie Seiler Jim Duncan Steven Tyldesley

Glen Ellis Jim Sparks Susan Fugate Lauren Upchurch

Janet Farrar Karen Steans & family Logan Golden Westbrook/Watkins family

James Fry Stephanie Cliff Harrison Ali Youssefi

Mary Lou Henshaw & family Richard Sutch David Houston Those Who Have Died

Carolyn Huffman John & Georgia Tabor Hurricane Victims Frank Lambert

Julie & family Laurie Wells Matson Frank Lambert family Douglas Westbrook

Altar Flowers Dedications

Altar flowers are given to the glory of God, and by Scott & Lori Murphy in celebration of their 36th anniversary.

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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 or word@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. Jim Williams, The Rev. Margaret Waters The Rev. Seth Deleery The Rev. Jerry Chapman 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, ; Alexis Bagshaw, Becky Casares, Barbara Haynes, Mark Strickland, Ganne McCullough, Matt Thompson, Mandy Hubbard, Jim Fryer, Anne Webster, Chichi Armstrong, Jeff Bobick, Gabrielle Field, Emma Garrett St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 38359 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

February 4 2018 Sermon: The Rev. Merrill Wade “Dare to Care” https://tinyurl.com/DareToCare-MW

Readings for Sunday, February 18, 2018

Genesis 9:8-17 1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:9-15 Psalm 25:1-9

Sunday, February 4, 2018: 8:00 am HE I, 25; 10:30 am HE II Combined Service Sanctuary, 333

5:00 pm Contemplative Service, 6; Total: 364

Wednesday, January 31, 2018: 12:00 pm Service of Public Healing, 8

Vestry Persons of the Month:

Mark Strickland & Jim Fryer

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.