Today the Church honors Margaret of Scotland. Margaret was an English princess who had sailed to Scotland to escape the king who had conquered their land. King Malcolm of Scotland welcomed them and fell in love with the beautiful princess, and they were married.
As queen, Margaret changed her husband and the country for the better. Malcolm was good, but he and his court were, to say the least, very rough. When he saw how wise his wife was, he listened to her good counsel. She softened his temper and led him to a virtuous life. The couple provided a wonderful example to everyone by the way they prayed together and cared for the poor.
Margaret had six sons and two daughters; the youngest boy became St. David.
Let us pray: O God, who called your servant Margaret to an earthly throne that she might advance your heavenly kingdom, and gave her zeal for your church and love for your people: Mercifully grant that we who commemorate her this day may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the glorious crown of your saints; though Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Friday night adult art class - this Friday the 18th, from 6 pm to 8 pm with wine and snacks. It is a group project: a banner for Advent. This class is free.
Saturday morning art class, we will be making Christmas ornaments on Saturday the 19th from 10 am to noon. This class is free and open to ages 10 and up. Come help make ornaments for the church tree, a few for your home and some to give as gifts.
Ladies Bible Study – The group meets Sundays at 4:00 pm. Please feel free to attend whether or not you have met with this group in the past – you will be welcomed!
Would you like to host breakfast one Sunday? There are Sundays available on the schedule for November and December if you are interested in hosting breakfast fellowship. Just sign up on the calendar posted in the kitchen and include your phone number. Questions? Talk to Jo Bremer, 409 621-6153.
Thanksgiving Day Pot Luck Lunch-Sunday, 20 November after the service. Please bring a dish to share. We will also have a brief Bishop’s Committee meeting.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski+
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas 77550
As queen, Margaret changed her husband and the country for the better. Malcolm was good, but he and his court were, to say the least, very rough. When he saw how wise his wife was, he listened to her good counsel. She softened his temper and led him to a virtuous life. The couple provided a wonderful example to everyone by the way they prayed together and cared for the poor.
Margaret had six sons and two daughters; the youngest boy became St. David.
Let us pray: O God, who called your servant Margaret to an earthly throne that she might advance your heavenly kingdom, and gave her zeal for your church and love for your people: Mercifully grant that we who commemorate her this day may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the glorious crown of your saints; though Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
CALENDAR REMINDERS
Friday night adult art class - this Friday the 18th, from 6 pm to 8 pm with wine and snacks. It is a group project: a banner for Advent. This class is free.
Saturday morning art class, we will be making Christmas ornaments on Saturday the 19th from 10 am to noon. This class is free and open to ages 10 and up. Come help make ornaments for the church tree, a few for your home and some to give as gifts.
Ladies Bible Study – The group meets Sundays at 4:00 pm. Please feel free to attend whether or not you have met with this group in the past – you will be welcomed!
Would you like to host breakfast one Sunday? There are Sundays available on the schedule for November and December if you are interested in hosting breakfast fellowship. Just sign up on the calendar posted in the kitchen and include your phone number. Questions? Talk to Jo Bremer, 409 621-6153.
Thanksgiving Day Pot Luck Lunch-Sunday, 20 November after the service. Please bring a dish to share. We will also have a brief Bishop’s Committee meeting.
Your servant in Christ,
Fr. Chester J. Makowski+
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church
Galveston, Texas 77550
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