Brotherhood of St. Andrew is selling fire wood  -The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is selling fire wood. One-eighth(1/8) of a cord (2ft by 2ft by 4ft) will sell for $40. This is very competitive with Kroger and HEB. You may buy any quantity you want. 1/16 of a cord will be $25 and 1/4 of a cord will be $75. If you buy a large quantity we can make arrangements to have it delivered to your home. 1/8 of a cord fits easily into the trunk of your car.

January 3, 12th Night Celebration -You may ask "what is Twelfth Night?" It's the evening of the 12th day of the Christmas Season - actually January 5th (starting with Christmas Day as "1"), also the Eve of The Feast of the Epiphany - always January 6th. We will be celebrating two days early to keep our festivities on a weekend evening. Come for a time of sharing ~ Wassail or apple cider ~ singing Christmas songs ~ entertainment by the choir and others from the parish ~ share Christmas goodies ~ sing to the Boar's Head! All sorts of fun and surprises. Does anyone know of a juggler in the neighborhood? This festival is ancient dating from almost the Middle Ages - we are going to start our own tradition!
Do you want to help plan and prepare? Please contact Gail Roe. The choir is already in preparation - look for more details as the date comes near!

January 26 Guys Stuff - Bowling - The next "Guys Stuff" will be bowling at Clear Lake Lanes. The first annual event will take place on Tuesday evening January 26, 2010. The entry fee will be $10.00 per person. Each participant will roll two lines and all the proceeds will presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The Lane's manager asked that refreshments be purchased from the Lanes and not be brought in. They have an assortment of soft drinks, candies, nuts, hot dogs and beer. We will have sign up sheets in the breeze way in December and January.

February 21 (tentative), Bishop's Visit and Confirmation - February 21, 2010 is tentatively set as a date for Bishop Rayford High to visit Good Shepherd. While at Good Shepherd, Bishop High will offer the sacrament of Confirmation. Reception will be offered for those already confirmed in another denomination. Adults and teenagers who wish to be either Confirmed or Received need to take an Inquirer’s Class, taught by Fr. Bob. An Inquirers Class is a time to ask questions and to learn more about the beliefs, faith and traditions of the Episcopal Church. Please contact Fr. Bob, for further information.

Episcopal Hurricane Ike Response -  Please visit our webpages at www.epicenter.org/ikerelief and www.epicenter.org/volunteer or contact us is Luke Blount, the Volunteer Coordinator at mailto:volunteer@epicenter.org or 713.252.9693 if you are looking for more information.