Notes From the Epicenter

Hand-washing to Quilts

Who Doesn’t Love a Cozy Quilt? Good Shepherd in Terrell is selling raffle tickets to those who want to win a homemade quilt, made by a professional. Money made from the King-size quilt raffle will raise money for the church to update its 105-year-old organ. The parish needs to raise $80.000 to get the organ in good working shape. The drawing is Dec. 22 and you do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $10 for one ticket or $25 for three. Those interested should email  or call 972-563-2412.

Wash Your Hands Please. St. Augustine’s in Dallas received a grant from the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas to purchase a children’s handwashing station to supplement its Parent’s Day Out program. The program has been a raging success since it started more than a year ago. The children’s hand-washing station will provide a place to clean up after playing in the  playground. The funds will also buy a washer and dryer unit as well to clean linens associated with the program. Parent’s Day Out has united the church and community with many crossover activities including movie nights and Advent events. And it’s helping the church move closer to its goal of having a pre-school on campus.

Happy Thanksgiving Y’all! Those of us from the diocese wish you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Around the Diocese

Who Doesn’t Love a Needlepoint Kneeler? At St. Luke’s in Dallas, the consecration of the needlepoint kneelers in the church, a project that has taken 20 years to complete, has been postponed until early next year because of the tornado damage. None of the kneelers were damaged in the storm. Thanks be to God! 

Nothing Says Thanksgiving Better Than This … Join Gateway of Grace and numerous volunteers as they serve Thanksgiving Day Dinner to refugee families from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 5100 Ross Avenue in Dallas. Not only is it spiritually rewarding, it’s a good party with good food!

Blessed Bathrooms: Join St. Andrew’s in Farmer’s Branch for a new construction blessing. The parish has a new vestibule, restrooms and parking lots. The church plans to celebrate with a 7 p.m., service, Dec. 6, with Bishop George Sumner celebrating and Bishop James Stanton preaching.  Food and entertainment provided for those who RSPV to the Rev. James Detrich.

Montessori Mamas and Papas: From 6 to 7:30 p.m., November 15, at Redeemer in Irving Sonnie McFarland, author of Montessori Parenting, as well as author of Honoring the Light of the Child, will talk about parenting.  Tickets are $25.00 / person and can be purchased here– be sure to choose the Montessori Parenting Class.

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