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COMFORTABLE WORDSCOMFORTABLE WORDSCOMFORTABLE WORDSCOMFORTABLE WORDSA Monthly Communication from

Holy Comforter Episcopal Church(

Serving the Episcopal Community of Angleton Since 1897www.holycomforterangleton.org

Sunday Worship

Schedule

8:30 AM Holy Eucharist

9:30 AM Christian Education


Children’s Church

Mission Statement“We are an Episcopal

Community, called to be a

loving refuge in Jesus Christ,

welcoming and serving all.”

What’s Inside

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Parish Particulars Pg. 3-8

School Pg. 9

Calendar Pg 10

Vestry & Financials Pg. 11

CORE VALUES: CARE

Children - nurturing the

children of Holy Comforter

and the community, through

parish ministries and HCES

Action – serving one another

and those in need, in Angleton

and the world

Relationships – cultivating

vibrant relationships among

ourselves and the larger

community, welcoming and

affirming all in Jesus’ Name

Episcopal Worship – growing

spiritually through liturgy,

prayer and Sacraments

JUNE, 2014

Pentecost Sunday – June 8

One Service – 9:30 A.M.

A potluck luncheon immediately follows worship

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Dear Friends at Holy Comforter,

There are three major festival days commemorated in the Christian calendar. The first two,

Christmas and Easter, are well-known to both believers and non-believers. But even liturgical

Christians may not be familiar with the third festival, the Day of Pentecost. God the Father’s

wonderful Christmas gift is His only Son, and Christ’s Easter gift is His triumph over the power

of sin and death. Through the Word and the Sacraments, the Holy Spirit gives us the power to

believe and trust in Christ as our Savior. This precious gift of faith in the person and work of

Jesus Christ is the reason Pentecost is the third “mega-festival” of the Church, and why we

celebrate it with such joy and thanksgiving.

Pentecost marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. What

happened on the Day of Pentecost? Ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, the twelve

apostles, Jesus' mother and family, and many other of his disciples gathered together in

Jerusalem for the Jewish harvest festival that was celebrated on the fiftieth day of

Passover. While they were indoors praying, a sound like that of a rushing wind filled the house

and tongues of fire descended and rested over each of their heads. This was the outpouring

of the Holy Spirit on human flesh promised by God through the prophet Joel (Joel 2:28-

29). The disciples were suddenly empowered to proclaim the gospel of the risen Christ. They

went out into the streets of Jerusalem and began preaching to the crowds gathered for the

festival. Not only did the disciples preach with boldness and vigor, but by a miracle of the Holy

Spirit they spoke in the native languages of the people present, many of whom had come from

all corners of the Roman Empire. This created a sensation. The apostle Peter seized the

moment and addressed the crowd, preaching to them about Jesus' death and resurrection for

the forgiveness of sins. The result was that about three thousand converts were baptized that

day

How wonderful that Holy Comforter Episcopal Church also celebrates its birthday on the Day of

Pentecost. This Pentecost Sunday, June 8th, we will experience renewal music from the

Songs of Celebration. You will be given the opportunity to renew your commitment to Holy

Comforter through participating in the Liturgy of Belonging. And after worship we will gather in

the parish hall to share a potluck meal of ethnic dishes. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity

to share wonderful food with faithful friends and to say with new energy, “Holy Comforter, you

are MY church!”

The knowledge that the Holy Spirit of God has taken up residence in our lives, that He dwells

with us forever and will never leave or forsake us is cause for great joy and comfort. My prayer

for each of you is that on the coming Day of Pentecost and throughout the season after

Pentecost, we may experience together the fullness of the power of God in our lives and in our

church.

Faithfully in Christ,

Rev. Carol+2222

It's almost time for Vacation Bible School! We have a very exciting VBS

planned for June 23rd - June 27th from 9:00 AM to 12;00 PM!

Our children will discover the best destination of the summer--SonRise National

Park! They will experience a land of invigorating power and beauty where

there is nothing between themselves and God's big sky!

The children will explore the National Park while learning all about the true

promises of Jesus: True peace, True Riches, True Power, True Love, and

True Hope! Various national park animals will help guide the children

through these important lessons.

Children will explore the Bible through stories and verses, learn music, make

crafts, participate in service projects and so much more.

It is not to late to help with this exciting ministry or to register your children for

VBS.

I am in need of a few artificial Christmas trees for our national park. If you

would like to let me borrow your tree I would appreciate it. Please contact

me for more information.

Kelsey Payne

Director of Children's Ministries

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Freedom Flapjack BreakfastDon’t miss our Freedom Flapjack Breakfast on Sunday, July 6th at 9:30. We have asked our

men to step up and make this a men’s ministry event.

Ray Marin and Walt Kilgus have already volunteered to help but more volunteers are needed so

get with them soon and volunteer to help.

Mark your calendars now and be sure to note that there will be one service at 10:30 following the

breakfast.

If you have any questions or need more info I can be contacted at [email protected] or

(979) 864-0403.

Thank you,

Barbara Marin

Special Events Coordinator

Flames of Pentecost Ethnic Potluck LuncheonBe sure to be at church on June 8th for the Flames of Pentecost Ethnic Potluck

Luncheon. Bring a favorite ethnic dish. It can be a casserole, a vegetable, a dip, a

soup, a dessert, bread or anything you would like to bring. It might be something

you grew up eating or something new that you have discovered. We all have our

favorites so it should be fun to see what everyone brings.

If you are not sure of what to bring here are some ideas and suggestions:

•Mexican food such as tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, queso, Spanish rice, charro

beans

•German food such as German fried potatoes, German potato salad, sour kraut,

German chocolate cake

•Italian such as spaghetti, lasagna, pasta, pasta, pasta, pizza, Italian cream cake

•Bohemian / Czech food such as kolaches or tea rings

•Asian or Mediterranean - this is new to me but I know it has become very popular,

surprise us!

•Cajun such as gumbo, jambalaya, ettouffee, crawfish pie, bread pudding

•Or just good ‘ole American Food such as fried chicken, BBQ brisket, chicken or

sausage, hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, cookies, banana pudding,

cobblers, homemade ice cream …

I know you won’t want to miss it so mark your calendars now. Be sure to note

that there will be one service at 9:30 and the luncheon will be immediately following

the service.

Christi Cole has volunteered to chair this event and will need your help so get

with her soon and let her know that you will be there to help.

If you have any questions or need more info I can be contacted at

[email protected] or (979) 864-0403.

Barbara MarinSpecial Events Coordinator


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Dear Holy Comforter Family!

It's that time of year again...time for a little BASEBALL! The Episcopal Diocese of Texas will

be honored during a pregame ceremony on June 13th. The Very Rev. Barkley Thomas will throw out the first pitch. Tickets are $17 per person.

The game starts at 7:10pm. If you would like to join the festivities, please contact Donna

Trusty for more information and tickets. Christ Church Cathedral will host a free hot dog

cookout prior to the game, and everyone is welcome to attend. Parking is available in the

garage on San Jacinto St. across from the Cathedral.

Please join us for all the fun!Donna Trusty

979-529-9636(home)

or

225-223-2003(Cell)

[email protected]

Episcopal Night at

The Astros

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Parish ParticularsParish ParticularsParish ParticularsParish Particulars…………

Pentecost in the First Testament

Celebrate the Festival of Weeks to the Lord your God by giving a freewill offering in proportion to the blessings the Lord your God has given you. And rejoice before the Lord your God at the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name—you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, the Levites in your towns, and the foreigners, the fatherless and the widows living among you. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and follow carefully these decrees.

(Deuteronomy 16:10-12)

Before the Christian celebration of Pentecost, there was a Jewish celebration known as the Festival of Weeks, Feast of the Harvest, and Day of the First-Fruits. It occurred on the 50th day after Passover; Pentecost is the Greek word for “fiftieth” and was the day we now call Pentecost.

Pentecost was the second of the three great feasts of Judaism which explains the presence of Jews from various parts of the known world at that time who journeyed to Jerusalem for the feast.

To modernize the nations mentioned in Acts 2, we could say the people were from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Arabia, Armenia, Italy, Crete, Egypt and Libya.

Wheat, the last grain to ripen, occasioned the thanksgiving feast.

Fr. Preston

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My Hour in Chapel

“My hour in chapel is more important

than I can fully know myself. It is not an

hour of deep prayer, nor a time in which I

experience a special closeness to God; it is

not a period of serious attentiveness to the

divine mysteries. I wish it were! It

seldom, if ever, pleases my senses. But

the simple fact of being for one hour in the

presence of the Lord and of showing Him

all that I think, feel, sense, and experience,

without trying to hide anything, must

please Him. Somehow, somewhere, I

know that He loves me, even thought I do

not feel that love as I can feel a human

embrace, even though I do not hear a voice

as I hear human words of consolation,

even though I do not see a smile as I can

see a human face. The only way I become

aware of His presence is in that remarkable

desire to return to that quiet chapel and be

there without any real satisfaction. God is

greater than my senses, greater than my

thoughts, greater than my heart. I do

believe that He touches me in places that

are unknown even to myself.

Henri J. Nouwen

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Christ's Commandment to Us

"Therefore go and make disciples of

all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit, and

teaching them to obey

everything I have commanded

you."

Matthew 28: 19-20

What does Jesus expect of us when

we are commanded to 'make

disciples'?

We must invite and welcome our

unchurched friends into our

church.

We must involve and include them

within our Christian community.

Only then will we be able to baptize

them and teach them about living

as Christ in this world.

Thank you, Lord God, for the Great

Commission that empowers us to

be Christ to those that do not

know you.


June AnniversariesJune AnniversariesJune AnniversariesJune Anniversaries

25 Elly & Andrea Coats

27 Ronnie & Deborah White

30 James & Deborah Northrup

Hosts for JUNE

If you would like to serve,

contact

Betty [email protected]

1 The Johnsons

8 Covered Dish Luncheon

15 Lady Gaga *

22 Chippendales *

29 Jennifer Lopez *

* Actually, hosts are needed

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Parish ParticularsParish ParticularsParish ParticularsParish Particulars…………The Archbishop of Canterbury

Justin Welby will meet with

Pope Francis in Rome next month

1 Thomas Long V

7 SuZan Carpenter

8 Gregory Hawkins

24 Allan Dinsmore

27 Ella Long

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

FYI: Vestry Contact Information

Ellen Eby [email protected]

Allan Dinsmore [email protected]

Ronnie Johnson [email protected]

Tom Long [email protected]

Kerry Payne [email protected]

Penney Reed [email protected]

Kandy Taylor-Hille [email protected]

Eric Herbst [email protected]

Barbara Marin [email protected]

If you are unable to attend church,

but would like to receive Holy

Eucharist, just contact the church

office at 849-1269 or

[email protected]

or [email protected]

One of these Lay Eucharistic

Visitors will be happy to bring

Eucharist to you!

Holy Comforter

Rector Search Committee

Andrea Demopulos-Coats

Donna Lewis

Betty Mogford

Riley Mogford

John Minkert

Robert Munro

Kerry Payne

Sciobhan Short

BruceTaylor-Hille

Ouida Thomas

(NOTE TO PARISHIONERS

If your birthday or anniversary is not

listed, please advise the office!

979-849-1269

[email protected]

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Holy Comforter Episcopal School News

June 6th will be the last day of school and June 9th will be the first

day of the summer session.

Due to the wonderful support of the Holy Somcofter Parish and

School community, we made $7,935.00 on ou school carnival!

Thanks to all who worked and attended.

Splash Day

Holy Comforter Episcopal School

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VESTRY SYNOPSISApril 8, 2014

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Holy Comforter Episcopal Parish Vestry was held on April 8, 2014, with

The Reverend Carol Blaine presiding. The meeting was opened at 7 pm with prayer and formation led by

Reverend Carol.

Members present were Ellen Eby, Penney Reed, Kerry Payne, Allan Dinsmore, and Tom Long. Members

absent were Ronnie Johnson, Kandy Taylor- Hille, and Eric Herbst. Also present were Reverend Carol Blaine and

Pam Massingill, clerk.

Formation

Reverend Carol

Information

Approval of Minutes Allan and Penney moved we accept the minutes as written.

HCES Report- Busy, 85 students, upcoming carnival April 26th, putting in a mailbox, large pothole

needs repair.

Youth Leadership Report – Separate space they can call their own, basketball net, logo and tee shirts,

Wed night church with dinner and“ playtime“, youth minister, want to do stuff and see things, suggested ways to make

funds.

Pastoral Care Ministry Report - Biannual report by Paula

Interim Rector’s Report –WN L suppers going very well. 2 more sessions. Worship concern -slacking on

Sundays– LEMs not showing up, no acolytes, choir is dwindling, Rev Carol will not be here the Sunday after Easter.

Sr. Warden’s Report (Search timeline) – Avg attendance 86.1 for March, working on finding

replacement for Susan, in active search for priest, Kelsey is officially our Children‘s Ministry leader.

Jr. Warden’s Report - lapel mike coming, David Shackleford looked at the azaleas, lights for flags. Motion was made

and seconded that we only use one flag on the campus. Still having some toilet issues and a kneeler came off.

Financial Report-Allan – Committee met Monday.Motion made to not renew the Am Home Shield contract on the

rental property by Ellen, and seconded by Tom, motion passed. Raises – Allan made motion to give Paula – 5% raise

effective May 1st –Penney Seconded. Bank balances – large jump in contingency, due to John and Jane Doe’s

contribution , Exp and revenues are right on target. Fish fries very positive.

Discussion

Other – Penney will be gone for 2 months, Penney will take Allan‘s bursar duty,

Search Committee Report (Kerry) - Entered active search. Reverend Carol discussed and answered questions

about what “active search“ means.

Easter Breakfast (Penney)

VPOD duties and safety precautions – Be cognizant of duties

Easter Schedule and duties -

Decision

Outdoor storage closet (details provided by Eric) aprox $3560. 10 by 16, meets windstorm, has

drawings and particulars, Tabled decisions for later.

Sciobhan as check signer – Kerry moved and Ellen seconded that we add Sciobhan as a check signer.

The Conference May 2-4 @ Camp Allen -

Compline

With no further business, the meeting was closed at 9:25 pm with prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Massingill

Clerk of the Vestry

Financial Report

General Fund April YTD

Tithes and Offerings 29,102 126,027

Expenses and Outreach 21,230 79,546

Friends of Holy Comforter Endowment Fund: Balance as of 4/30/2014 - $474,592.68

Value of mineral properties and other assets is in addition to this amount.


Holy Comforter Episcopal Church

227 S. Chenango

P.O. Box 786

Angleton, TX 77516

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Bishop Episcopal Diocese of TX The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle

Interim Rector The Rev. Carol Blaine

Head of School Nancy Standlee

Parish Administrator / Theologian Fr. Preston Weatherly

Music Director Yuri McCoy

Children’s Ministry Director ( Kelsey Payne

Newcomer Ministry Coordinator Paula Haenchen

Vestry 2014

Ronnie Johnson Ellen Eby

Tom Long Allan Dinsmore

Penney Reed Kandy Taylor-Hille

Kerry Payne Eric Herbst

Barbara Marin

Ellen Eby, Sr. Warden

Tom Long IV, Jr. Warden

Pam Massingill, Clerk

Allan Dinsmore, Treasurer

Sunday Schedule


9:30 AM Adult/Youth Christian Education


Children’s Church

Infant and Toddler care is provided from

8:15 AM until Noon

Contact Information

Parish Office: 979-849-1269

Parish Fax: 979-849-4361

Email: [email protected]

Web Address www.holycomforterangleton.org

Parish Day School 979-849-4602

Extended Day School 979-849-1672

Diocesan Center 1-800-318-4452

or www.epicenter.org

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