Worship

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.

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

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!

From The Bishop. Next right step

19 June 2020  From Bishop Reed. Amending Guidelines for Phased Reopening of Churches

From Bishop Reed. Regarding the Phased Reopening of Diocesan Churches for Worship Services

From Bishop Reed. The Next Right Step_ Extending Closures Through May 24th

Here are the links for Bishop Reed’s article and his guidelines for reopening. Guidelines for the Phased Reopening of Churches in West Texas  (Article) “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” (Psalm 122:1) Guidelines for Phased Reopening of Churches in West Texas (PDF)  

Info regarding Covid-19 changes rapidly.  Our Diocese has a page specifically for this.  It is COVID-19 RESOURCES. If you have Facebook, The Episcopal Diocese of West Texas – Bishop Jones Center is a great page.  There is a link today in a new photo posted.  Follow the link.  Scroll toward the bottom part of the page.  There is a list of our churches offering streaming or recorded worship. Worship Service Live Streams Within the Diocese  

From Bishop Reed’s office: The Next Right Step: Two Week Suspension of Public Worship and Meetings