St. Bede

Today the Church remembers St. Bede, an English monk. He is known for his History of the English Church and People wherein he sets forth the history of England up to 729. This work is our chief source for the history of the British Isles during this period.  He was a true historian, sorting out facts from fiction.

From the age of seven, he spent all his life in a monastery in Northumbria.  He says of himself: "I have devoted my energies to a study of the Scriptures, observing monastic discipline, and singing the daily services in church; study, teaching, and writing have always been my delight."

Bede was the first person to write scholarly works in the English language. He translated the Gospel of John into Old English, completing the work on the very day of his death. He also wrote extensively in Latin. He wrote commentaries on the Pentateuch and other portions of Holy Scripture.

Let us pray:  Heavenly Father, who called your servant Bede, while still a child, to devote his life to your service in the disciplines of religion and scholarship: Grant that as he labored in the Spirit to bring the riches of your truth to his generation, so we, in our various vocations, may strive to make you known in all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

CALENDAR REMINDERS

Pentecost is next Sunday, please wear red.

The Galveston Police Department will hold its 29th Citizens Police Academy at the Grand 1894 Opera House in Edna’s Room.  Classes will begin on Thursday, 7 June 2012, and meet each Thursday night through 16 August 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There is no charge for the class or materials. The Citizens Police Academy offers insight into Officer Recruitment and Training, Criminal Investigation, S.W.A.T., Crime Scene Investigation, the K-9 Unit, Firearms Training, Vice and Narcotics and much, much more. Don’t miss this “Grand Opportunity” to learn about Galveston’s Police Department – what they do and why they do it.  This is also a great opportunity to become more involved in your community, network with others throughout the community, and ultimately come together in partnership with your police department to improve your community. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older and either live or work in the City of Galveston. Due to the sensitive subject matter applicants will be subjected to a background check. Participants must attend at least 9 classes to successfully complete the course.  You may register at galvestonpolice.net or print and mail a completed application to: Galveston Police Dept., Attn: Sgt. Destin Sims, 601 54th, Suite 200 Galveston, Texas 77551.

Safeguarding God’s Children will be held at St. Augustine’s Sutton Hall on Saturday, 23 June, starting at 10:00 a.m.  The class lasts at least 3 hours, so please bring a sack lunch and the Church will supply the refreshments.

Please remember everyone on our Prayer List, especially those going with the Living Waters mission trip to dig water wells in Central America, Melva Pope, Bob Newding, Xavier and Marcy who are newly married, Patricia Robinson all of those with ailments of the throat and esophagus, all who are ill and those who have no one to pray for them.

Your servant in Christ,

Fr. Chester J. Makowski+

St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church

Galveston, Texas 77550