Welcome to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brady, the Heart of Texas! All are welcome!

Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30am A map to our location in Brady 1st Sunday of the Month:  Morning Prayer Rite II with Eucharist 2nd, 3rd and 4th (and 5th) Sundays of the Month:  Holy Eucharist Rite II, Eucharist Prayer A, Prayers of the People Form II Adult Sunday School at 9:30 am, Children's Sunday School held during the 10:30 am service  Wednesday Evening Holy Eucharist at 5:30 pm, Bible Study at 6-7 pm starting August 18th,  a new study series entitled:  “Embracing an Adult Faith, Marcus Borg on What it Means to be Christian”. Inquirer's Class-All are invited to attend on Sunday mornings at 9:30a.m, starting September 12th

ANNOUNCEMENTS   On Wednesday, 18 August from 6pm to 7pm, St Paul’s will offer a new study series entitled:  “Embracing an Adult Faith, Marcus Borg on What it Means to be Christian”.  Author and Bible scholar Marcus Borg invites us to join him in revisiting Christianity’s most fundamental questions: Who is God? What does salvation mean? What place does Jesus hold in contemporary Christian faith? In this five-session, faith-formation resource, we will enjoy the rare privilege of witnessing Marcus in dialogue with a small, diverse group of adults as they honestly — and sometimes painfully — confront the big questions and work together toward authentic answers. Each session includes a 10-minute DVD presentation by Marcus Borg followed by interaction with the group. We’ll be able to join this dialogue in our own setting here at St Pauls. This study addresses fundamental questions that adults struggle with as faith matures. It can be used as a resource for personal reflection as well as small group experience.The five sessions include:• God• Jesus• Salvation• Community . Study guides are available on the website for $12.95—please order one and bring it to class.  Scholarships are available for the workbook--please let me know if you wish me to order a study guide for you so that you will have one for class. Wouldn’t you like to know?  About what it means to be Christian?  More about the faith?  What is the Nicene Creed and why do we say it every Sunday?  Why do we celebrate Eucharist every Sunday and every opportunity we have?  What does it mean to be an Episcopalian, an Anglican?  If you would like to know more about these and many more things, consider attending The Inquirer’s Class in September.  This 13 week class, September 12-December 5 (with a class break for Thanksgiving on November 21st, answers these questions and many more—because inquiring minds want to know! So come, if you would like to learn more about the church. Also, if you are considering joining the Episcopal Church as full members, whether a preteen, teen, or a very senior adult, it will prepare you for Confirmation or Reception into the Episcopal Church.  And I promise, we will learn much about the church and have fun doing it together!  There is a signup sheet on the Book of Remembrance table, just inside the church entrance.I encourage you to come and learn about the church.    All women of St. Paul’s belong to The Women of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,  Brady, Texas.   There are no special criteria or tests or initiations required. THAT’S IT!!  The extent to which a woman is involved in organized activity is up to her. The Women will meet monthly from August, 2010 through May, 2011, on the first Tuesday of each month at 5:05 pm in the Education Building.   The mission of this organization is to relate the entire woman hood of the parish to the whole goal of the Church through a program of worship, service, gifts and fellowship to the end that each woman may find her place in the parish family and the mission of the church.  This includes cooperation with the Episcopal Women of the Diocese of West Texas and the Episcopal Church USA.Please join in on our first meeting August 3, 2010 at 5:05pm.  We will update and evaluate the projects, services and outreach already in existence AND explore new horizons.      Get Involved Globally: Why NOt YOU? The Purpose of World Mission:  The World Mission Department of the Diocese of West Texas seeks to engage every member and every church of the diocese in the work of evangelism and mission.  We are working to be faithful to the Great Commission, Jesus Christ's command to "go therefore and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19) and His Great Commandment "to love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:39)  Short Term Mission Teams from West Texas minister to people in: Honduras Church Planting, Evangelism, Scholarships, Water Ministry, Medical Dental, Veterinarian, Micro-Business, ESL & HygieneMexico Building Projects, Renovation Projects, Clergy Continuing Education, Women's Projects, Orphanage Support, Medical/Dental, Water Ministry, Veterinarian New Projects Medical/Dental Upper Amazon, Multi Purpose Building-Honduras, Birthing Center – Honduras, Conference Center - Mexico Support Long Term Missionaries Russia, Belarus, Ukraine Summer Camp Programs, Winter Program for Orphans, Assistance for Orphans Educational Tools, Agriculture, Spiritual Growth, Evangelism, Orphan's Transitional Homes Uganda Women's Programs, Parish Partnerships, Micro-Business, Revolving Bank Loans Helping Hands needs YOUR help! They are in desperate need of canned meat and peanut butter. There is a donation basket in the back of the church or call Dorothy LaFuente at 597-2646.   Check out this sight and tell a friend!

Upcoming Events Coming events:Thursday, August 5, 2010 -The Women of the Church will meet at 5:05 in the education building. Friday, August 6, 2010-Happening #116 will be held at St. Alban’s, Harlingen, from Friday, August 6, through Sunday, August 8. Please keep the youth and team in your prayers for a Holy Spirit-filled weekend. For information go to the diocesan website at www.dwtx.org and select Special Events under the Calendar link. Saturday, August 7, 2010 -Cursillo Family Reunion The 2010 Cursillo Family Reunion will be held at St. Helena’s, Boerne, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  There is no registration needed unless you need childcare. Bring a dish for pot luck and a friend. For information contact Leigh Saunders at leigh.saunders@dwtx.org or 888/210-824-5387 Sunday, August 8, 2010 -World Mission The director from the Diocese of West Texas, Marthe Curry will be here with her assistant, Chris Dahoney. Marthe will be giving a homily and we will gather after the service in the Ed Building for her World Mission presentation. Sunday, August 15, 2010-Back to school celebration  The Church in the Park our Back to School Celebration for our youth followed by a Hamburger lunch will begin at 10:30.at the Pavilion at Richards Park. As a reminder; Danny and Diane Williams will bring homemade ice cream. The calling committee will contact you about bringing cookies or chips. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 -The Vestry will meet in the Parish Hall at 5:05 Thursday, August 19, 2010 -The Worship Ministry will meet to select music and liturgy for the months of September and October and all are invited. They will meet in the Sanctuary. September 18, 2010 -Servant Community / Secretariat Meeting  Will be at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi, Texas from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. October 14-17, 2010  -Cursillo Weekend #250 The Cursillo weekend will be at Mustang Island. Rector is Rachel Davies, St. John's McAllen. Spiritual Director is Rev. Scott Penrod, Trinity, Pharr. and Asst. Spiritual Director is Robert Johnston, Eastern Partners in Ministry. October 28-November 6-The Honduras Water mission will leave on October 28th and will return on November 6th November 11-14, 2010 -Cursillo Weekend #251 The Cursillo weekend will be at Camp Capers. Rector is Joyce Gray, Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs, Asst. Rector is Karen Shumway, St. John's New Braunfels. Spiritual Director is Rev. Nancy Coon, Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs and Asst. Spiritual Director is Ripp Hardaway.  Diocesan link