If you can help with Fine Arts Camp in any way, please call us at the office: 991-2954 or email the church.
Areas needed: Teachers, aids, artists, snack makers, clean-up crews, set-up crews, etc.

Helpers needed for Fine Arts Camp
If you can help in any way for our Fine Arts Camp this year, please call the church office or email us. We need artists, teachers, aids, snack-makers, new ideas, Storytellers, underwriters (contributions) for water park equipment, helpers to set-up and take down the water park equipment, etc. Please call the church office 991-2954. The dates are July 12-14 and July 19-22. The Art Gallery opening will be Sunday, July 25th.

Bible Studies Tie to Diocesan Theme
In keeping with the 2010 diocesan theme of "Bear One Another's Burdens," Bishop Lillibridge asked all congregations to study Paul's epistles to the Galatians and the Thessalonians this year. The study for these books is currently being crafted by the Rev. Drs. Jane Patterson and John Lewis.
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June 21-23
The Rev. Mary Earle and the Rev. Drs. John Lewis and Jane Patterson will lead breakout sessions during Oblate Seminary's Summer Institute (San Antonio). Theme of the institute is Ancient Biblical Voices Speak Today, and keynoter is Walter Brueggemann, well-known scholar and lecturer. Both clergy and laity will enjoy.

June 25-26
The annual diocesan fishing tournament, Fishin' for Mission, hosted by St. Peter's, Rockport. Proceeds support world mission projects throughout the Diocese of West Texas.

July 8
Episcopal Night at the Ball Park in San Antonio.

July 20
Episcopal Night at the Ball Park in Corpus Christi.

July 30-31
The 2010 TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) annual conference in Indianapolis, IN. For experienced leaders and new recruits.

August 6-8
Happening #116 at St.Alban's, Harlingen. The weekend is a spiritual renewal event for high schoolers.

August 13-14
The annual World Mission Symposium at the Bishop Jones Center. Speaker is Glenn Schwartz, author of When Charity Destroys Dignity.

August 21
At Church of the Good Shepherd, Corpus Christi and August 28 at St. Mark's, San Antonio, a diocesan Stewardship Conference for stewardship chairs and committee members, vestry and bishop's committee members, church wardens, and clergy.

September 11
A Centering Prayer Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Boniface Church, Comfort.

September 24-26
EFM (Education for Ministry) Mentor Training at the Mustang Island Conference Center. Both a basic and a formation session will be offered.

October 1-3
The 96th Spiritual Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics, Al-Anons and Adult Children of Alcoholics at Camp Capers.

October 2
The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, is the featured speaker at a St. Francis Day retreat at St. Mark's, San Antonio.

October 8-9
Phyllis Tickle will speak at St. Luke's, San Antonio. Tickle's work has chronicled the evolving church of today.

October 8-10
"Soul at Work: Discerning God's Will in Daily Life" presented by the Work+Shop and the Rev. Drs. John Lewis and Jane Patterson at the Mustang Island Conference Center. Retreat leader will be Margaret Benefiel, CEO of ExecutiveSoul.com.

October 14-17
Cursillo #250 will be held at Mustang Island Conference Center. Lay rector will be Rachel Davies, St. John's, McAllen. Spiritual Director will be the Rev. Scott Penrod, Trinity, Pharr.

October 15-17
The annual World Mission Art Festival will be held at the Bishop Jones Center. Artwork of all sorts, created by Episcopalians from our own diocese, will have their wares available for display and sale.

October 17-22
Three-day Intensive Contemplative Christ-Centered Prayer Retreat at Mustang Island Conference Center. Led by the Rev. Sandy Casey-Martus.

October 22-24
Food for the Soul, is a weekend of tasting, preparing, laughing, eating, and praising God for your blessings, at Mustang Island Conference Center. The Rev. Ed and Chris Dohoney, and Kirk and the Rev. Lisa Mason will cook and reveal the secrets of those favorite Mustang Island recipes.

October 22-24
The Women's Fall Gathering is at Camp Capers. Spiritual Director is the Rev. Suzanne Guthrie from St. Aiden's House in Brewster, New York.

October 25 - 27
Fall Clergy Conference at Camp Capers.

November 5-7
Clergy Spouses Retreat at Camp Capers.

November 11-14
Cursillo #251 will be held at Camp Capers. Lay rector will be Joyce Gray, and Spiritual Director will be the Rev. Nancy Coon, both from Holy Spirit, Dripping Springs.

November 12
Bishop's Golf Classic at Canyon Springs Golf Course in San Antonio.

November 12-14
The Diocesan Silent Retreat for Men and Women at Moye Center in Castroville.

November 13
The Diocesan Daughters of the King will have their Mini Fall Assembly at Mustang Island from 10 am to 4 pm.

November 13
National Alliance on Mental Illness offers training for clergy and lay leaders at St. George, San Antonio.

November 17-20
The National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) will meet this year in San Antonio for their annual conference.

November 19-21
Happening #117. A spiritual renewal weekend for high school students.

November 24-27
The annual Thanksgiving on the Island will be held again at Mustang Island Conference Center.

February 17-19, 2011
Diocesan Council (in San Marcos)

For details on all events, as well as online registration when available, log on to the diocesan website and click on Special Events for events sponsored by the Diocese of West Texas.
For events sponsored by our churches and our ecumenical partners, click on Church and Other Events