Where did January go?!
Worship
Lent is upon us! Lent is the season of recalling and repenting of our sins and striving through renewed disciplines to worship God from Monday to Sunday. Remember that as your pastor I am hear to help in that capacity. If you need spiritual direction, listening, or help with prayer give me a call or come by the office.
Also keep in mind that during Holy Week I will keep hours in the chapel for the Rite of Reconciliation (p. 446 in the Prayer Book). This service is our ability to confess our sins privately to a priest. Sometimes getting things off your chest is the only way to move from feelings of guilt to forgiveness. If you would like to offer your confession privately I am always available. But also be on the alert for special hours for this sacrament during Holy Week.
As we walk together through this Holy Season remember that now is a great time to be listening to the spiritual concerns of friends and families. They need the Love of God as much as you do. Encourage them to worship! Invite them to worship with us.
Love
Our Lenten program telling God Stories and Jesus Touching our Lives
is gearing up. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 20th at 6:30 we'll meet in the
parish hall for soup (a light meal). Then adults and children will
part ways for different programs. Children will strengthen friendships
with one another and their relationships with Jesus! While adults will head to the church nave to share in music and ways that Jesus has touched their lives this week. I feel the awesomeness already! Soup is free for everybody, so bring a friend and share God's Love.
The last two weeks in our Family Formation hour we've seen more church family members show up; y'all keep coming. Last Sunday we were visited by a prison guard and cell mate of Joseph's. We're expecting a visit from Joseph anytime now, don't miss it. Along with these visitations we're learning about how God was ever present with Joseph through his tribulations and blessings. Just as he is present with us today in our struggles and joyful moments. The arts and crafts have also been a lot of fun. We'll see you there!
Service
As the semester continues on we've invited some new friends from Dulles High School National Honor Society to help us in our Emily's Pantry renovation. Don't worry they're not painting or reflooring. They will be helping us move food and furniture to another room while we paint and re-floor the pantry. All this is in an effort to have a facility that meets with the standards of the Houston Food Bank. We're excited for them to join us. And we are hoping to take the opportunity to extend invitation for them to fellowship with us.
Blessings, Fr. Stephen+
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