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eSpear Newsletter

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April 19, 2024

In this Issue:

  1. Word of the Week
  2. Upcoming Events
  3. News
  4. Wisdom Wednesdays
  5. Children and Youth
  6. Sunday Adult Formation
  7. Resources

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Word of the Week

SHEPHERD

Without any apology or explanation, David says that the Lord is a Shepherd to him. And not just like—God is a Shepherd. Being a shepherd was a poor man’s position in the Bible. It was the lowest of duties. The shepherd was literally among the sheep all the time—24/7/365. There was never a time when a shepherd would leave his sheep. The sheep might wander off, but the shepherd never would. He would always be with them. God does not shrink back from the image of the shepherd. In fact, Jesus embraced it for Himself. He even amplified it. He called Himself the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd watches over the flock. The Good Shepherd knows each of the sheep by name. The Good Shepherd leads His sheep. In one analogy, Jesus says that the shepherd’s job is to guard the sheep in a holding pen by literally laying down his life for their safety. God (in Christ) cares for us the way a shepherd would care for his own sheep.

Upcoming Events

KIDS FOR CHRIST (KFC)

Sundaes on Sunday Event: This Sunday, April 21!

All kids in the 3rd-5th grade are invited to join us for our Kids for Christ “Sundaes on Sunday” event immediately following the 10 AM worship service. We’ll do fun activities, play games, and make ice cream sundaes! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP HERE so we can plan accordingly! We hope to see you there!

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE BIBLE SCRIPTURES

Scripture Deadline: Tuesday, April 30

St. George Episcopal Church would like to present a special gift to each of our high school graduates to mark this momentous milestone in their lives, and we need your help. We will give each high school graduate a personalized Bible with scripture blessings from our parishioners highlighted throughout each bible.

If you have one or more favorite scriptures you want to share and have highlighted in the graduates’ Bibles, email your list to Happy Wilson at by noon on Tuesday, April 30th.

We hope these Bibles will be a treasured source of guidance and inspiration for our graduates as they begin this new journey. We thank you for your contributions!

MAGNETS FOR HAITI:

Available for purchase next Sunday, April 28th!

All Proceeds Go to Haiti!

Last Sunday, members of our youth group created magnets that will be available for purchase after church NEXT Sunday, April 28th! So stop by and see the creative talent of our youth and support their mission to give back to Haiti!

News

ST. GEORGE WELCOMES

TAMI WOODS

Ms. Tami Woods will be our guest preacher this Sunday at our 10 AM worship service.

Director of College and Young Adult Ministries,

Tami lives in Kyle with her spouse, the Rev. Mike Woods, their three children, and two dogs. Her family attends St. Elizabeth’s in Buda where the Rev. Mike serves as Vicar. Tami completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas, Austin and earned a master’s degree at Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio. Tami shares, “Being involved in campus ministry at UT Austin was extremely formative for me, and I am so excited to get to explore new ways of doing ministry that will be just as meaningful to students today.”

CHAIN OF LOVE 2024

Click below to see our 2024 Chain of Love video

Donate online to this year’s Chain of Love!

VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

Click below to select your volunteer spots for acolytes, hospitality, and media in April.
April Signup

Wisdom Years Wednesdays

All adults in their Wisdom Years (aka senior adults) are invited to join Fr. Ram and Fr. Keith in the St. John’s Meeting Room every Wednesday.

SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 24TH.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

9:30 AM

Prayer Shawl crocheting and knitting for any skill level

BIBLE STUDY

10:30 AM

Study of the book of Acts led by Fr. Ram and Fr. Keith

HOLY EUCHARIST AND HEALING LITURGY

NOON

All Souls’ Chapel on the second floor of the Leadership Center

Holy Eucharist and Healing
Children and Youth Ministry

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

No Children’s Choir this Sunday, April 21st

For more information please contact Mrs. Bernadette Williams

CHILDREN’S CHAPEL

Ages 5 through 5th grade will hear scripture, wonder, learn, and worship together. Children will process to chapel from the Sanctuary and will return before communion.

Director of Family Ministries:

Happy Wilson
Sunday Adult Formation

COFFEE AND CONVERSATION

9:00 AM in the St. Mark’s Room/Zoom

This Sunday 4/21/24, Coffee and Conversation Class will read Chapter 2, “In the Beginning,” in Jamie Clark-Soles book Reading John for Dear Life: A Spiritual Walk With the Fourth Gospel. We look forward to having more of you join us, in person or by Zoom, for a lively discussion of what we read in class. There is a classroom set of books in case you do not have one.

Leaders: Peggy and Paul Foerster
More Info
Zoom Link

BREAKFAST CLUB

MENTAL HEALTH AND FAITH

Beginning Sunday, May 5th at 9AM.

The group will discuss Mental Health and Faith using as a background text

Scarred by Struggle, Transformed by Hope

by Sr. Joan Chittister.

9:00 AM

St. Mark’s Room/Zoom: Coffee and Conversation

10:00 AM

Sanctuary: In-Person/Livestream Service Worship

11:00 AM

Parish Hall: Community Café

Parish Hall: KFC Sundaes on Sunday

11:30 AM

Sanctuary: Choir Practice

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

or by appointment

Resources

INTERCESSORY PRAYER

If you need confidential prayer by our Intercessory Prayer Team, you may contact

Susan Chalala at susan.cloudpath@gmail.com
Request for Pastoral Care
Prayer List Additions
Altar Flower Requests
Online Giving
Sunday Bulletin
Previous Sundays

Rev. Ramiro López

6904 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78213

(210) 342-4261

stgeorge@saintgeorgechurch.org

Rev. Keith Davis
Apr 16 2024
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE BIBLE SCRIPTURES

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St. George Episcopal Church would like to present a special gift to each of our high school graduates to mark this momentous milestone in their lives, and we need your help. We will give each high school graduate a personalized Bible with scripture blessings from our parishioners highlighted throughout each bible.

If you have one or more favorite scriptures you want to share and have highlighted in the graduates’ Bibles, email your list to Happy Wilson at by noon on Tuesday, April 30th.

We hope these Bibles will be a treasured source of guidance and inspiration for our graduates as they begin this new journey. We thank you for your contributions!

Mar 25 2024
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Holy Week Schedule

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Most of the Holy Week worship options will be online. The Stations of the Cross; the Holy Saturday liturgy; the Easter Eve Vigil and Baptism on Saturday evening; and the 7:15 AM Easter Sunday morning liturgy will not be broadcast.

The remaining worship options are listed in the schedule below:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Holy Week Noon Eucharist:  Click the Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81494695622?pwd=WUlRMHhHR2VnaUp4Tzlia1FjTUV1UT09

Our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday (Noon) and principal Easter Sunday liturgies will all be on our Facebook page.

For those who would like to do the stations of the cross on their own here is the e-booklet that you can access on your device.

http://www.saintgeorgechurch.org/learn/other-classes/lenten-journey-experience-the–stations-of-the-cross/

May your Holy Week Journey be a blessing to your and your loved ones!

Ram+
Feb 09 2024
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ADULT CONFIRMATION AND RECEPTION PREPARATION CLASSES

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Welcome to a Life of Faith in the Episcopal Church

Beginning Sunday, February 18 at 9 AM.

Anyone wishing to be Confirmed or Received at the next Bishop’s Visitation (Nov 10th) is encouraged to attend.  Also, those who want a “refresher” are welcome.  The cost for the book is $17 or you can purchase it through Amazon.

Register for the class by emailing Father Ram Lopez.