he Annual Meeting was truly a success. Our financial position going into 2017 is positive. A special thank you to our off going vestry members, Elizabeth Drake, Joe Urias, and Morgan Wright. New Vestry members voted in are Georgie Nolan, 2 year term, Jim Dyke, Robert Winter, and Alicia, 3 year terms. We would be remiss if we did not also say thank you to Bill Drake, our new Treasurer, and to Money Adams who served as our Treasurer from 2001 through the latter part of 2016. Thank you Money, you truly were a faithful and dutiful servant to Epiphany, for which we ALL are
grateful.
Michael announced that our ASA (Average Sunday Attendance) for 2016 was 41. This is not bad considering the natural attrition through deaths and people moving. Michael also announced that he is very happy at Epiphany and will stay as long as we will have him. Yeah.
It was also announced that the insurance claim on the water damage caused by the leak in the bell tower has been settled due to Diane Hays and Elizabeth Drakes diligence and hard work( Thank you also for input from Bert McNelly). Thank you all. New doors have been ordered.
Elizabeth Drake reminded us that we have had at different times Special Musicians and Music in 2016 . This was funded by a very Generous Parishioner. Thank you so very much from the Epiphany Family.
We are sorry to announce the death of Joe Ann Waldeck, a former parishioner. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. We are also to announce the death of Wally Reed, father in law of Fr.Michael. Please keep Cheri and Michael and their families in your prayers. Needless to say, Michael will not be in his office tomorrow..
St. Anne's will meet today at 10:00 a. m. today.
There will be NO Choir Practice tonight but there will Choir Practice Sunday Morning at 9:30 a. m.
Dianne Ragland will be taking her New Years holiday off next Wednesday, the 25th. We would like a volunteer to cover the office from 9:00 a.m. --1:00 p.m. If you can help, please contact the Church Office. Thank you....
*****From Steve Stevens---New Cell Phone Number for him---512-639-2562.
Vestry Meeting has been moved to next Thursday, the 26th, at 6:30 p. m. in the Library due to the death of Michael's Father-in-law. Please keep all in your prayers as well as safe travel for Michael, Cheri,and their families.
Men's Breakfast will meet Saturday, the 28th at 8:00 a. m. Bert Mc Nelly is providing the food---Please let us know if you plan to attend. Sure would help the chef.
Coming up February 1st 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch and Learn--Effective Communication--Steve Catoe, Positive Approach to Care and Validation Therapy Trainer, will present tips and strategies for effective communication with persons with dementia. Lunch is free but registration is required. It will held at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street, M F. --1-800-367-2132 or 512-241-0420 or rrodriguez@txalz.org
Coming up at St. David's in Austin: The Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of the first Magdalene House in Nashville is coming to speak at St. David's Church the first weekend in February, the 4th. For more information see St. David's website.
Sunday attendance---43........Collection--- $ 3565...
Those scheduled to serve this coming Sunday, the 22nd are....Lector---Jim Weathers and Eucharistic Minister Carol Weathers. Ushers scheduled are Robert and Carol Winters. Vestry Person of the Day is Phyllis Mc Nelly.
Words from Michael's Sermon: " And all of us. Because of God, is not content to convert this person or that, or even this whole nation or people. God wants us to be saved from ourselves and our narrow concerns and to work until the whole world knows the peace and love that come from trusting in God. And that's why we have an annual meeting today. To become faithful bearers of that light."
May this week be special for you,
Carpe every Diem',
Rufus and Sandy
grateful.
Michael announced that our ASA (Average Sunday Attendance) for 2016 was 41. This is not bad considering the natural attrition through deaths and people moving. Michael also announced that he is very happy at Epiphany and will stay as long as we will have him. Yeah.
It was also announced that the insurance claim on the water damage caused by the leak in the bell tower has been settled due to Diane Hays and Elizabeth Drakes diligence and hard work( Thank you also for input from Bert McNelly). Thank you all. New doors have been ordered.
Elizabeth Drake reminded us that we have had at different times Special Musicians and Music in 2016 . This was funded by a very Generous Parishioner. Thank you so very much from the Epiphany Family.
We are sorry to announce the death of Joe Ann Waldeck, a former parishioner. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. We are also to announce the death of Wally Reed, father in law of Fr.Michael. Please keep Cheri and Michael and their families in your prayers. Needless to say, Michael will not be in his office tomorrow..
St. Anne's will meet today at 10:00 a. m. today.
There will be NO Choir Practice tonight but there will Choir Practice Sunday Morning at 9:30 a. m.
Dianne Ragland will be taking her New Years holiday off next Wednesday, the 25th. We would like a volunteer to cover the office from 9:00 a.m. --1:00 p.m. If you can help, please contact the Church Office. Thank you....
*****From Steve Stevens---New Cell Phone Number for him---512-639-2562.
Vestry Meeting has been moved to next Thursday, the 26th, at 6:30 p. m. in the Library due to the death of Michael's Father-in-law. Please keep all in your prayers as well as safe travel for Michael, Cheri,and their families.
Men's Breakfast will meet Saturday, the 28th at 8:00 a. m. Bert Mc Nelly is providing the food---Please let us know if you plan to attend. Sure would help the chef.
Coming up February 1st 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch and Learn--Effective Communication--Steve Catoe, Positive Approach to Care and Validation Therapy Trainer, will present tips and strategies for effective communication with persons with dementia. Lunch is free but registration is required. It will held at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street, M F. --1-800-367-2132 or 512-241-0420 or rrodriguez@txalz.org
Coming up at St. David's in Austin: The Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of the first Magdalene House in Nashville is coming to speak at St. David's Church the first weekend in February, the 4th. For more information see St. David's website.
Sunday attendance---43........Collection--- $ 3565...
Those scheduled to serve this coming Sunday, the 22nd are....Lector---Jim Weathers and Eucharistic Minister Carol Weathers. Ushers scheduled are Robert and Carol Winters. Vestry Person of the Day is Phyllis Mc Nelly.
Words from Michael's Sermon: " And all of us. Because of God, is not content to convert this person or that, or even this whole nation or people. God wants us to be saved from ourselves and our narrow concerns and to work until the whole world knows the peace and love that come from trusting in God. And that's why we have an annual meeting today. To become faithful bearers of that light."
May this week be special for you,
Carpe every Diem',
Rufus and Sandy