Bishop Cortiñas Visit

On Sunday, June 7th, The Rt. Rev. Angela Cortiñas, Bishop Suffragan of West Texas, will join St. Philip’s for our annual bishop’s visit. Bishop Cortiñas will preach at both the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services and Fr. Bob will assist. We will gather in Briscoe Hall at 9:15 a.m., in between the services for a parish wide breakfast and fellowship time with Bishop Cortiñas.

If you are interested in being baptized, confirmed, received, or renewing your baptismal vows when the bishop is here, please speak with Fr. Bob.

• Baptism
  “Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble.” (Book of Common Prayer, 298) The candidate is anointed with holy oil and told, “You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ’s own forever.” (Ibid., 308)
• Confirmation
  Confirmation is when a baptized person “make[s] a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their Baptism” and “receive[s] the laying on of hands by the bishop.” (Ibid., 412) The bishop prays that God will strength, empower, and sustain the individual. (Ibid., 309)
• Reception
  At reception the bishop recognizes one who was confirmed in another tradition “as a member of the one holy, catholic and apostolic church” and receives him or her into the Communion of the Episcopal Church. (Ibid., 310)
• Renewal of Baptismal Vows
  All baptized persons are given opportunities throughout the year to reaffirm their baptismal vows. When present, the bishop prays for the individual, “May the Holy Spirit who has begun a good work in you, direct and uphold you in the service of Christ and his kingdom.” (Ibid.)