Church News
Ike! #
Hurricane Ike draws ever nearer to Texas, and it looks like it is coming straight to us. Angleton is now under mandatory evacuation orders. Please follow the instructions of the Emergency Management Teams to keep yourself safe!
Holy Comforter's hurricane team will return to Angleton as soon as the storm abates to survey damage. Call 979-549-7440 on Sunday if you have questions about the condition of your property. If cell phones are working, we will do our best to answer your questions.
Holy Comforter Church and School are closed today, Thursday, and Friday, September 11 & 12. We anticipate the likely cancellation of church services on Sunday, September 14; however, check back here for an update.
May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus...even in the midst of Hurricane Ike!
Posted on September 10th, 2008
Neither Red Nor Blue.... #
Selecting good leaders is critical at every level, even for the local parish! At Holy Comforter, we will be electing new leaders on Sunday, October 19. The vestry nominating committee has nominated a full slate of people who have agreed to serve if elected; see the list below. We are grateful for their willingness to serve Holy Comforter Episcopal Church!
Additional nominations are being accepted as well. "Expectations" forms for each leadership area are available in the Narthex. For a nominee to be received, a signed "Expectations" form must be submitted to the church office by September 20. Photographs and bios of each nominee will be in the October newsletter so that we can be well prepared to vote on October 19.
The vestry nominating committee has nominated the following people: For three 3 years terms: Chip Cole, Jerry Powell, and Lori Hawkins. For one 1 year (uncompleted) term, Barbara Thomas. For Diocesan Council delegate, Ed White; for Alternate, Mike Hattaway. For one three year term on the Endowment Board: Ron Briscoe. Watch for their information, along with any additional nominees, in the October newsletter!
Posted on September 04th, 2008
Labor Day Sunday #
Sunday, August 31 is Labor Day Sunday, the perfect time to consider our labor. Everyone is invited to bring a symbol of their work to place on the altar this Sunday, at either service, as we offer our work to God as a gift and ask God's blessing on our endeavors.
Posted on August 25th, 2008
Back-to-school... #
It's that time again and, as always, Holy Comforter Episcopal Church wants to get our many educators (teachers, counselors, administration, staff, Sunday School teachers) off to a great start! We will bless our educators at both services on Sunday, August 24. Following the 10:30 service, we'll celebrate with water games for the children and a hot dog picnic for everybody! Food & drinks are provided, just pack up your children's swimsuits and towel and join in the fun! See you there!
Posted on August 19th, 2008
Kudos to Holy Comforter Episcopal School! #
We are thrilled to announce that Holy Comforter Episcopal School has received its official Letter of Accreditation from the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (SAES)! The SAES process of accreditation is quite rigorous; only schools of excellence are able to receive this noteworthy acknowledgment. Congratulations to our Head of School, Lori Logsdon, and her outstanding staff!
Posted on August 13th, 2008
Green Church #
Like Kermit the frog sings: it isn't easy being green! But actually, it's not all that difficult either. Holy Comforter is committed to improving our stewardship of God's creation! We are no longer buying styrofoam cups or plates; you may have noticed our eco-friendly sugar-cane plates and compostable hot/cold cups.
You can help us be better stewards by recycling; we have a recycle bin in the office, as well as two in the parish hall. Check out our monthly Green Tip in the newsletter, and pick up one of the green shopping bags available courtesy of our Diocese. If we each do our part, we can make a difference!
Posted on August 06th, 2008
Edouard News #
Holy Comforter Episcopal School and the church office will be closed Tuesday, August 5 due to Tropical Storm Edouard's expected arrival. We hope that the storm will bring minimal damage and we expect to be fully operational on Wednesday, unless, of course, power is down.
Posted on August 04th, 2008
Congratulations! #
Congratulations to long time Holy Comforter parishioner Don Hood, who was recently inducted into the Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame! Don led the award winning Angleton High School Band for many years. We're proud of you, Don!
Posted on August 04th, 2008
Diocesan News #
Bishop Wimberly has announced the appointment of The Rev. Dr. Ann Normand, Rector of Trinity Marble Falls, to the position of Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Texas! She will be filling the position opened by the election of the current Canon, C. Andrew Doyle, who is now the Bishop Coadjutor-elect.
The Rev. Dr. Normand has served as Trinity Mable Fall's rector for ten years, overseeing its tremendous spiritual and numerical growth.
Her duties as canon will include administration, legal matters and coordination of the diocesan ministry staff. She will also act as the diocesan deployment officer, working with congregations during transitions in leadership. As canon, she will assist in placing curates, deacons and bivocational priests; oversee discipline of clergy; and work with both the Standing Committee and Executive Board. The diocese is greatly blessed to have a person of her tremendous capability in this position.
Posted on July 29th, 2008
Picnic at Northrup Farms #
Load up your lawn chairs & picnic supper and join us Saturday, July 26 at 5 p.m. at Northrup Farms! You can lounge in the shade of the sprawling oaks or for the more energetic, there will be games of horseshoes and washers; maybe even some softball! You can bring your fishin' pole to see what you might catch in the pond.
All are welcome; bring your friends! What a great way to introduce them to the fellowship of Holy Comforter! The church will provide soft drinks; you may bring your own adult beverages if you so desire. E-mail the church for a map to the Northrup's: info@holycomforterangleton.org.
Posted on July 15th, 2008
Vacation Bible School! #
POWER LAB! Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power! July 13-17 (Sunday - Thursday) 5:45-8:00 p.m.
There'll be new friends, amazing crafts, wacky snacks, mind-blowing Bible adventures, hyperspeed games, and incredible music! What could be more fun? Join us for Holy Comforter's Vacation Bible School for ages 3-5th grade!
Register by calling the church: 979-849-1269. You know it will be great, because of VBS Director extraordinaire, Connie Hattaway and her terrific team of helpers! See you at VBS!
Posted on July 01st, 2008
Bishop & Bar-B-Q! #
On Sunday, June 29, Holy Comforter Angleton welcomes The Right Reverend Dena Harrison to the 10:30 service. Bishop Harrison will lead us in as we confirm Brook Eby, Ray Eby, Amanda Hawkins, Mason Hawkins, Jodi Long, Peter Neal, and Kimberly Peck, and receive Julia Vera and Annabelle Powell in to our community! Following the service, we'll enjoy bar-b-q brisket cooked by the fabulous Men of Holy Comforter, the best bar-b-q cooks in Texas...yee-ha!
Posted on June 13th, 2008
Andy Doyle Elected Bishop Coadjutor #
The Rev. Canon C. Andrew Doyle, Canon to the Ordinary of the Diocese of Texas, was elected bishop coadjutor on Saturday, May 24, at a special session of the Diocese's 159th Council. At 41, he will be the second youngest bishop in the Episcopal Church.
"I have a solid working relationship with Bishop Wimberly. He has mentored me and I look forward to a continuation of our shared ministry in this new light," Doyle said. A self-described moderate, Doyle said, "Our work is to grab the vision God has for us and take that word to others. With Jesus Christ, we are about reconciliation and renewed relationships."
Posted on May 27th, 2008
Good News for Early Birds! #
On Sunday, June 1, Holy Comforter Angleton adds an early worship service to our Sunday schedule! The new 8:30 a.m. service will be a simpler, more intimate worship service than the 10:30 service. This "Rite 3" service will incorporate worship forms from Enriching Our Worship, a supplement to the Book of Common Prayer. Nursery will be available from 8:15 a.m. Now you have a choice on Sunday morning: 8:30 or 10:30....or both!
Posted on May 21st, 2008
Congratulations Graduates! #
On Sunday, May 18, at the 10:30 service, Holy Comforter will honor graduating seniors with a presentation and an after-church reception. Honorees are: Stephen Boswell, Teal Clem, Ross McCoy, Kaci Smith, and Amanda Wofford. May God abundantly bless each of you as you move forward on life's journey!
Posted on May 13th, 2008
Pentecost! #
Suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind....all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit! Acts 2:2&4
Celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, May 11 at Holy Comforter! Our special guest, Kathy Culmer, storyteller extraordinaire, will bring the Pentecost story to life for us at the 10:30 worship service. After worship we'll share a Pentecost Potluck as we each bring a dish representing our own (or another) ethnic origin. Wear your Holy Spirit red and celebrate God's gift to all the nations!
Posted on May 04th, 2008
Who is Our Neighbor? #
Holy Comforter Angleton's new neighbors are the children of the West Texas polygamist compound. Twenty five of these children and ten mothers have been received by Kidz Harbor, a foster care facility near Liverpool, Texas, only 15 miles from Angleton. Kidz Harbor is in need of immediate donations to help with the assimiliation of these children. Donations may be brought to Holy Comforter; Outreach Coordinator Dianne Kilgus will deliver them to Liverpool.
Items needed are: Money (the greatest need), baby care items, such as diapers and wipes, and personal hygiene items, such as toothpaste, shampoo, etc. Additionally, these children--our neighbors--need our prayers. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39
Posted on April 25th, 2008
Legacy of Leadership Class #
The Diocese of Texas will soon be electing a Bishop Coadjutor (that's Episco-speak for Bishop-elect)! Holy Comforter wants to be in the know, so during Adult Christian Ed at 9:30 on Sundays, April 14, 21, 27, & May 4, we'll use the curriculum Legacy of Leadership to take a look at the election process. We'll study what the Bible says about leadership and learn about the role of Diocesan Bishop. If you want to better understand our polity and process, this is the class for you! Click on the link to the Diocese of Texas www.epicenter.org for more information about nominees and the election process.
Posted on April 03rd, 2008
Welcome! #
Welcome to the new website for Holy Comforter Episcopal Church and School ! We hope you enjoy looking around the site and learning about our Parish and our Day School!
Posted on February 05th, 2008
