Labor Day Sunday #
Bring a symbol or token of your work to place at the altar, as we offer our labor to God and ask for God's blessing.
Also this Sunday, the early service returns at 8:30 every Sunday!
Posted on August 29th, 2010
Church News
Celebrate Grandparents! #
We'll celebrate grandparents with a yummy breakfast celebration this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. If you have a grandparent, bring them along; if you are a grandparent, join us!
Posted on September 06th, 2010
Special Sunday! #
August 29 will be a special day at Holy Comforter! At 9:30 we are honored to welcome Janet Davis who will lead our Coffeehouse Theology conversation. Her newest book Sacred Healing: MRIs, Marigolds, and Miracles has just been published, and she will share excerpts from that work. Check it out at: http://store.pastoralplanning.
At 10:30, we celebrate the Baptism, Confirmation, and Reaffirmation of Faith of 9 people.Bishop Rayford High, who has a special place in his heart for Holy Comforter, will be our celebrant.
After worship, we'll enjoy Texas' best BBQ in the parish hall. Cooked by the men of HC (guys are welcome to help the cooks anytime on Saturday, from 8-4), the BBQ will be accompanied by the sides we all provide. A special day, indeed!
Posted on August 24th, 2010
Discovery Day! #
HC's Discovery Team has prepared a great day of exploring the Episcopal Church through games, music, even a fashion show! All are welcome to join us Saturday, August 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. as we explore the roots of our faith. Lunch will be provided. All who participate will be eligible for confirmation or reception on August 29, when Bishop High visits us!
Posted on August 15th, 2010
Hard to say goodbye... #
This Sunday, August 15, will be John Gearhart's last Sunday as our music director. He and Laurie have been an incredible blessing to Holy Comforter and they will be greatly missed. We wish them all the best in their new endeavors!
Posted on August 10th, 2010
Music Sunday is coming! #
On Sunday, August 8, at 10:30, Holy Comforter will enjoy a special emphasis on music with a program designed by musician extraordinaire, John Gearhart. We will surely be blesssed by what he has prepared for us; please join us!
Posted on July 26th, 2010
Weekend of Sacraments! #
Saturday evening, July 24, marks the Celebration and Blessing of the Marriage of Leah Kersch to long time Holy Comforterite, George Shackelford. Congratulations! On Sunday, we will baptize with joy Mr. Kelley Coats. Join us at 10:30 Sunday morning to celebrate!
Posted on July 22nd, 2010
VBS is coming, July 18-22! #
Vacation Bible School goes "back to the basics" as children explore Favorite Stories of Faith, using the Godly Play approach to experiencing the Bible! To download a registration form, click on Parish Life, then on Resources. Look under Lay Ministry. See you at VBS!
Posted on June 17th, 2010
All American Picnic! #
On Sunday, July 4, we'll celebrate America's birthday with an All American Picnic: hotdogs & the works are provided. Bring ice cream and toppings for a fun after-church celebration!
Posted on June 17th, 2010
Ordination of Deacons, June 19 #
Bishop Doyle will ordain 12 new deacons at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston on Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to join in the celebration and worship!
Posted on June 06th, 2010
Interfaith Prayer Service & Call to Action, June 6, 3 p.m. #
Diocesan Bishop C. Andrew Doyle, along with Catholic Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, and Bishop Janice Riggle Huie of the United Methodist Church invite you to join in faith, prayer, and action calling our national leaders to adopt humane and ethical comprehensive Immigration Reform laws consistent with the moral beliefs and democratic traditions of our immigrant nation. Sunday, June 6, 3-4 p.m. Catholic Charismatic Center, 1949 Cullen Boulevard, Houston 77023.Posted on May 30th, 2010
May 30 is Trinity Sunday! #
May our One God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer….bless you this Trinity Sunday and remain with you always. Amen.
Posted on May 23rd, 2010
Pentecost! #
May 23 is Pentecost Sunday! Join us in celebrating God's gift of the Holy Comforter! Pentecost Potluck follows the late service.
Posted on May 08th, 2010
Ike Recovery continues... #
Holy Comforter is taking a work crew to Galveston this Saturday, May 8, to help continued recovery efforts! Meet at HC at 7:20 a.m. Check out this link to see the ongoing work! http://ikerecovery.blogspot.com
Posted on May 02nd, 2010
Everything you always wanted to know about..... #
St. Luke's Episcopal Health Charities! Sunday, May 2, Holy Comforter welcomes Dr. Gail Bray, Executive Director. Her engaging and informative presentation will be at 9:30 in the Parish Hall. Come learn about how our church brings Jesus' ministry of healing and hope to the "least of these."
Posted on April 28th, 2010
Holy Comforter School Spring Fling! #
Join us for the Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser and Picnic to be held at Angleton Middle School on Saturday, April 12 from 11-2:30. Games for the children, cool auction items, and a hamburger picnic will make for a great day!
Posted on April 11th, 2010
Parish House Update, April 11 #
This Sunday at 9:30 the Parish will gather to receive an update from the Junior Warden about the progress on our recently purchased Parish House. We hope you can be with us to share in the excitment of this new venture!
Posted on April 06th, 2010
Alleluia! Christ is risen! #
The LORD is risen indeed! Alleluia! Easter Day celebrations begin at 9 a.m. with breakfast, followed by glorious worship at 10:30, followed by a celebratory coffeehour and an Easter Egg hunt for the children. Alleluia!
Posted on April 03rd, 2010
Maundy Thursday Service, April 1, 7 p.m. #
I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. John 13:34 On Maundy Thursday, we confront the relentless love of God for all humankind, as it intersects with the heinous violence of humanity in the Passion of Christ. Remember with us at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 1.
Posted on March 29th, 2010
Holy Week, March 28 - April 4 #
Jesus enters Jerusalem to joyful shouts and waving palms, thus beginning his Passion that will forever change the world. Join us as we walk the road of his passion together: Palm Sunday Services are at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday service, marking Jesus' last supper is at 7 pm.; Good Friday service is at 7 pm, followed by Stations of the Cross. Easter Sunday begins with breakfast at 9, followed by one service of rejoicing at 10:30!
Posted on March 24th, 2010