Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 Jan – 25 Jan
Thanx for the reminder, Fr. Gary. In the Northern Hemisphere, the 8 days between the Confession of St. Peter (18 Jan) and the Conversion of St. Paul (25 Jan) is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is the week between Ascension Day and Pentecost. If ever we needed Prayer, for unity it is now.
A Message From Bishop Budde and Dean Hollerith, Washington National Cathedral
This has been quite a day. Here is the link to their video.
Bishop Reed’s Christmas Letter
Bishop Reed’s Christmas Letter 2020
Bishop Reed Issues Official Decree in the Spirit of Advent Season
https://www.dwtx.org/blog/bishop-issues-official-decree-2020
November 29, 2020 5th Sunday Cancelled
St. Matthew’s, Kenedy had been scheduled to host 5th Sunday in November. Due to rising numbers of COVID, and out of an abundance of caution, this has been cancelled. We will get through this. I pray we can all, safely, be together soon. Blessings.
Announcing the Appointment of Assistant Bishop for West Texas
The Rt. Rev. David M. Reed, Bishop of West Texas, is delighted to announce the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Rayford B. High, Jr. as Assistant Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas.
St. James, Hallettsville
St. James has an e-mail address! I am putting it here until I can fix an issue on the site. Stjames1103@att.net
Clarifying Phase 2(b) Guidelines for Phased Return to Congregational Life
From the Bishop. This can also be found under the top line menu tab, COVID-19 INFORMATION. I thought I would put it here for easier finding. Stay safe. Clarifying Guidelines for Phased Return to Congregational Life
Back in Church!
Hi! It’s been a while. My apologies for the lag. We are back, carefully, to in person worship. It has been wonderful! We all continue to pray for each other, our Country, and our World. I/we pray not only for healing from this pandemic, but for peace, Special prayers for those suffering from COVID-19 and other illnesses or needs. Most importantly, for our Canon Missioner, Rev. Gina. We miss you. Blessings as she continues to recover.
Link for Back to School Service of Blessing
From Rev. Bonnie Reeves. It is the back to school service that the Lavaca county ministerial alliance puts on each year. This year it was a virtual service. Back to School Service of Blessing
Begin Services, 6 September!
Yeee – haaa! Our PIM churches, being compliant with Diocesan directives, will be able to restart in person worship next Sunday, 6 Sept. Our Clergy will begin their regular rotation, with the exception of our Canon Missioner. Rev. Gina continues to recover. As a result of this, St. Matthew’s will have Morning Prayer. All others will have a Priest. It will be outstanding to be together once more!