connecti n poınts be informed, involved & inspired ALL ADULTS MEN Order of St. Luke Healing Ministry Study Group Wednesday, November 14, 5 6 p.m., Payne Education Center, Room 207/209 Join us as we study Going Deeper II by the International Order of St. Luke. Contact: The Rev. Dr. Suse McBay, 713-985-3823, smcbay@stmartinsepiscopal.org Dads Bible Study Wednesday, November 14, 7 8 a.m., The Island Lounge Join dads of young children for Bible study and fellowship. Contact: The Rev. Alex Large, 713-985-3849, alarge@stmartinsepiscopal.org Men of St. Martin s Thursday, November 15, 7 8 a.m., Bagby Parish Hall Join men of all ages for Bible reflection and discussion, fellowship and support. Contact: The Rev. Chad Martin, 713-985-3842, cmartin@stmartinsepiscopal.org WOMEN The Moms Group Wednesday, November 14, 9:15 10:30 a.m., Payne Education Center, Room 207/209 Join mothers of young children for fellowship, teaching, prayer and support. Contact: The Rev. Alex Large, 713-985-3849, alarge@stmartinsepiscopal.org Christian Life Study Thursday, November 15, 9:30 11:20 a.m., Bagby Parish Hall 6:30 8 p.m., Payne Education Center Join women of all ages for an indepth study of the Book of Romans. Contact: The Rev. Dr. Suse McBay, 713-985-3823, smcbay@stmartinsepiscopal.org OUTREACH Lord of the Streets Tuesday Thursday, November 13 15, 9 a.m. noon, 3401 Fannin Assist Houston s homeless with clothing, food, vision and other needs. Contact: The Rev. Jonathan Adams, 713-830-4131, jadams@stmartinsepiscopal.org Learn about more volunteer opportunities on the Outreach ad at the end of the announcements. Visit stmartinsepiscopal.org for more information about all activities at St. Martin s. 1
About Our Patron Saint Martin, one of the patron saints of France, was born in 316 at Sabaria, the modern Szombathely in Hungary. His early years were spent in Pavia in Italy. After a term of service in the Roman army, he traveled about Europe, and finally settled in Poitiers, whose bishop, Hilary, he had come to admire. According to an old legend, while Martin was still a catechumen, he was approached by a poor man, who asked for alms in the name of Christ. Martin, drawing his sword, cut off part of his military cloak and gave it to the beggar. On the following night, Jesus appeared to Martin, clothed in half a cloak, and said to him, Martin, a simple catechumen, covered me with this garment. Hilary ordained Martin to the presbyterate sometime between 350 and 353, and Martin, inspired by the new monastic movement stemming from Egypt, established a hermitage at nearby Ligug. To his dismay, he was appointed Bishop of Tours in 371. He agreed to serve only if he were allowed to continue his strict, ascetic habit of life. His monastery of Marmoutier, near Tours, had a great influence on the development of Celtic monasticism in Britain, where Ninian, among others, promoted Martin s ascetic and missionary ideals. The oldest church in Canterbury, which antedates the Anglo-Saxon invasions, is dedicated to St. Martin. Martin was unpopular with many of his episcopal colleagues, both because of his manner of life and because of his strong opposition to their violent repression of heresy. He was a diligent missionary to the pagan folk of the countryside near his hermitage, and was always a staunch defender of the poor and the helpless. Martin died on November 11, 397. His shrine at Tours became a popular site for pilgrimages, and a secure sanctuary for those seeking protection and justice. Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2
St. Martin s Day C E L E B R ATION Sunday, November 11 As is our tradition in years past, we will reflect this day on our patron saint Martin of Tours. Having begun his adult years as a soldier, his life was changed by a providential encounter by the road after which his story as a servant of God within God s church and to God s children began. Parish Family Picture 10:15 a.m. sharp In front of The Church Day of Hope and Confirmation Celebration Following the Parish family picture Bagby Parish Hall In recognition of St. Martin s Day and those who will be confirmed at the 11:15 a.m. service, join us for Day of Hope festivities and activities to encourage and support our confirmands. Fall Confirmation Service 11:15 a.m. No Holy Eucharist The Church With the Rt. Rev. Dr. Graham Kings, Former Bishop of Sherborne 3
ST. MARTIN S DAY CELEBRATION The Rt. Rev. Dr. Graham Kings St. Martin s Day Guest Preacher 8 and 9 a.m., Worship services 11:15 a.m., Confirmation service The Church In his retirement, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Graham Kings is assistant priest of an inner-city church, St. Matthew s, Elephant and Castle, London, and an honorary assistant bishop in the Diocese of Southwark. He studied at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Utrecht, and is a Senior Common Room member, St. Chad s College, Durham University. Before Oxford, Bishop Kings was a Tank Commander in the British Army and before Cambridge, a janitor at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. He founded the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide (cccw.cam.ac.uk) and, as Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion 2015 2017, founded the Mission Theology in the Anglican Communion project (missiontheologyanglican.org). Bishop Kings served previously as: Bishop of Sherborne; vicar of St. Mary s Church, Islington, London; lecturer in mission studies in the Cambridge Theological Federation; affiliated lecturer in Cambridge s Faculty of Divinity; vice principal of St. Andrew s College, Kabare, Kenya; and curate at St. Mark s Church, Kensal Rise, London. He is a published poet, has written for The Times and The Guardian, and authored books on theology of mission, Kenyan liturgies, and theology and art. Veterans Day Observance Sunday, November 11 6 p.m. The Church U.S. Navy Admiral William H. McRaven Captain James Lovell, Jr. Susan Garrett Baker St. Martin s salutes the many military men and women of our Parish who have served our country. Please join us for this special service honoring our veterans that is set within the context of Evening Prayers and patriotic music. 4
GATHERING Sunday, November 18 9:45 a.m. Cloister Garden Join us for a reception to celebrate our missioners, prayer partners, supporters and all that the Lord has done through World Missions in 2018. Please RSVP by Monday, November 12 to Tracee Martin at 713-985-3811 or tmartin@stmartinsepiscopal.org. EVENING GROUP Tuesday, November 13 7 8:30 p.m. Payne Education Center, Room 217 The Faith in Literature group explores, discusses and makes relevant connections between faith and works of fiction, past and present. While operating within the framework of Christian theology, we seek to ascertain in our reading how all good literature, if even by its omission, deals with and reflects themes of faith. For more information, contact Katwana Coleman at 713-830-4110 or kcoleman@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 5
Christmas Flowers Remember a loved one with poinsettias decorating The Church at Christmas. All requests received by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 19 will be included in the Christmas Flowers listing available at all Christmas services. Any names submitted after the deadline will be printed in a future issue of The Star. Make your flower dedication online at bit.ly/christmasaltarflowers. For more information, contact Beth Ollenburger at 713-830-4146 or bollenburger@stmartinsespicopal.org. Thanksgiving Day Worship Service Thursday, November 22 10 a.m. The Church, Holy Eucharist Campus Closed Wednesday Friday, November 21 23 St. Martin s campus will close at noon on Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday. No Sunday School Sunday, November 25 Sunday School will not meet due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 6
For church members and others in our community who suffer with memory loss The Gathering This program meets on the fourth Monday of each month 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m. in Bagby Parish Hall. MErrY CHrISTMaS NOVEMBER 26 RODNEY RASBERRY For more information, contact Kathy Tellepsen at 713-301-4786 or kattellepsen@me.com. Children s Ministry Communion Instruction Sundays, January 20 and 27 10:15 a.m. Payne Education Center, Room 202/204 Join us for the two-week series teaching children about the Eucharist. The class is designed for children 2 nd grade and older, but all ages are invited to attend. Parent or significant adult participation is required to help children continue learning at home. Register online at bit.ly/kidscommunion2018 For more information, contact Holli Kight at 713-985-3816 or hkight@stmartinsepiscopal.org. Children must be baptized prior to the Communion Recognition Service on Sunday, February 3. To schedule a baptism, contact Jennifer DiMichele at 713-985-3845 or jdimichele@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 7
FAMILY MISSION TRIP PUEBLA, MEXICO Saturday, March 9 Thursday, March 14 Registration Deadline is Sunday, December 2. Information Meeting Sunday, November 18 10:15 a.m. Activity Center, Fellowship Room Families will spend their week helping with much needed improvement projects at a local orphanage, as well as leading group activities and special events for its residents and staff. To register or for more information, visit stmartinsepiscopal.org/world-mission-partners-and-trips or contact Will Scheel at 713-985-3819 or wscheel@stmartinsepiscopal.org. DePelchin Children s Center s Pick Up Wish List Bags Sundays, November 11 and 18 The Church Narthex Drop Off Filled Gifts Bags Sundays, November 18 and 25, and December 2, and Saturday, December 1 Activity Center For more information, please contact Outreach Ministries at 713-985-3811 or outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 8
OUTREACH Help the Dress for Success Team Wednesdays, November 14 and 28 5:45 p.m. 3310 Eastside Volunteers are invited to take fruit to the Dress for Success team training for the ABB 5K. Bel Inizio helps disadvantaged women develop selfconfi dence and life skills through fitness and nutrition. Participants train to complete a 5K, which helps prepare them for the ultimate race the race for a better life. Serve at Small Steps Nurturing Center Thanksgiving Feast Thursday, November 15 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. 1709 DePelchin Street Small Steps Nurturing Center provides a high-quality education, social and emotional support, a nurturing Christian environment, transportation, and nutritious meals to economically at-risk children ages two through six living in Houston s First, Second and Fifth Wards. St. Martin s volunteers will provide and serve a Thanksgiving meal to students and their families. Assist at San Mateo Food Fair Saturday, November 17 8:30 11:30 a.m. 6635 Alder Drive We will distribute fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious food to the San Mateo community. On average, each food fair serves more than 200 families, each receiving 50 to 60 pounds of food. For more information or to sign up, please contact Outreach Ministries at 713-985-3811 or outreach@stmartinsepiscopal.org. 9
Activities are held in the Hope and Healing Center & Institute building that is located on the eastern side of the St. Martin s Episcopal Church campus. We look forward to seeing you! An Overview of Anxiety Wednesday, November 14 6:30 7:30 p.m. For someone living with an anxiety disorder it can become so intense and overwhelming that it begins to negatively affect their daily life and interfere with their relationships. Join us to learn about what causes anxiety, how to recognize it and what is helpful versus what is harmful to someone struggling with their anxiety. Health Care Ethics 101: Defining and Applying Core Principles Wednesday, November 28 6:30 8 p.m. Advances in health care have enabled people to live longer lives. What are some of the issues that arise with these advances? What are some of the core ethical principles and how are they applied? Join us as we review some of the cases that have led to the adoption of these principles and provide examples for discussion on how they might be applied. This CEU event is geared towards mental health professionals. Eating Disorders: Spotting Early Signs and Treatment Options Wednesday, December 5 Noon 1 p.m. Join us as we learn about warning signs if you are concerned a loved one may have an eating disorder, as well as different treatment approaches and key members in a treatment team. Registration is required. For reservations and more information, please call 713-871-1004 or visit our website at hopeandhealingcenter.org. 10