Events
Council 2023 – By Buzz Barton
It was a privilege to attend Council and represent St. Philip’s. I must admit, I went thinking I knew what was ‘best’ for St. Philip’s and our Diocese only to…
An Excerpt from Bishop Reed’s Council Address Concerning Uvalde
Below is an excerpt from Bishop Reed's address to Council in Corpus Christi regarding Uvalde. Click here to read ("Go Baptize and Make Disciples:" The Bishop's Address) to diocesan council…
“Go Baptize and Make Disciples”
On Thursday, February 16, 2023, a group of eight of St. Philp’s faithful ventured to Corpus Christi for Diocesan Council. We had met twice in preparation for this journey and we were…
Crossroads Outreach – How would you like to help?
Hello everyone! I just wanted to update you all about our Crossroads outreach. I never got it together enough last semester to send out an e-mail but we have still…
The Sr. Warden’s Look at 2022!
2022 began with a return to full communion with the common cup being approved by the diocese and the anticipation of an in-person diocesan council for the first time in…
Rector’s Annual Report: 2023-The Year of the Mosquito
2022. It was a helluva year in so many ways. It was a hard year. A lot was taken from us. A lot was asked of us. And a lot…
Children’s Bereavement Center – Welcome Brenda!
We're privileged and happy to welcome Brenda Faulkner to her new counseling space here at St. Philip's. Brenda will be located in the Children's Bereavement room next to Briscoe Hall.…
Philip’s Closet is Moving!
Thanks to the generosity of First Presbyterian Church, we are making plans to move Philip's Closet to an unused classroom across the street temporarily. This will allow Philip's Closet to…
Building the Kingdom of God with the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas
What can we do to help? It’s a question I hear a lot these days and one I’ve often asked myself. St. Philip’s along so many other individuals and organizations…
Cookies, Cookies and More Cookies!
St. Philip's was approached following the tragedy about assisting with the multitude of cookies that would be coming to Uvalde. The Wedding Cookie Table Community of about 10,000 members wanted…
Read The Rev. Dr. Michael K. Marsh’s Sermons
AN EPISCOPAL PRIEST’S SERMONS, PRAYERS, AND REFLECTIONS ON LIFE, BECOMING HUMAN, AND DISCOVERING OUR DIVINITY
Interrupting the Silence
- Declaring How Much God Has Done – A Retirement Sermon On Luke 8:26-39Several weeks ago I looked to see what the readings would be for today, my last Sunday to preach as your priest. My first thought when I read today’s gospel (Luke 8:26-39) was, Aw, come on God, really? The Gerasene demonic? An exorcism for my last Sunday? My second thought was, Am I the one […]
- The Ending of a Pastoral RelationshipAll: For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) V: So teach us to number our days:R: That we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)Let us pray. O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred […]
- What Is Your Deathbed Prayer? – A Sermon On John 17:20-26Most of you won’t be surprised when I tell you that I’m going to begin with a couple of questions. You might, however, be surprised or even startled by the questions. Don’t try to immediately answer them. I’ll give you a moment to sit with them. Just pay attention and see what they bring up […]
- “As Soon As…” – A Sermon On John 5:1-9For thirty-eight years the man in today’s gospel (John 5:1-9) has sat on his … mat. That’s a long time. Every day for thirty-eight years doing the same old things. Waiting. Watching. Hoping. Wondering if today is the day. Sitting on his mat has become a way of life for this man. His life is […]