Ready… Set… GO!!!
And just like that — the Search Committee is officially off and running! Yes, we have names. Several, in fact. (And before you ask — that’s truly all we can say right now!) According to Alexa “Several” means an indefinite…
Candidate Selection
Happy New Year! As we begin this new season together, we are pleased to share exciting news about our ongoing search for a new rector. Our parish profile has just been officially posted on the Episcopal News Service (ENS) website, a national…
Are you ready to join the church?
On June 15, 2025, Bishop David G. Read will make his annual visit to St. Philip’s. He will celebrate the Holy Eucharist, baptize, confirm, receive, and reaffirm. Formal membership into the church is often finalized at the annual visit of…
The Rector Search Process
It’s been a while since we’ve gone through the process of searching for a new rector here at St. Philip’s, and many may be unfamiliar with how this process works in the Episcopal Church. We want to keep the congregation…
Legacy Group Begins New Book
The Legacy Seniors meet each Wednesday for fellowship and a lively discussion. We are a welcoming group and open to new members at any time. But, this is a great time to start as we are beginning a new book…
May 24th – Third Annual Day of Remembrance
As you know, we are coming up on the 3rd Day of Remembrance of the tragic Robb Shooting. The days are passing but the pain, the loss, and the trauma remains. We will gather in several ways to remember all…
An Easter reflection from Fr. Mike
It's Easter - Make a Little Effort Last Sunday, Easter Sunday, I said that when the stone was rolled away from the tomb the door to our future was opened to us. The obvious thing to do when someone opens…
Welcome to our New Suffragan Bishop Angela Cortiñas
Congratulations to our 7th Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of West Texas, The Rt. Rev. Angela Maria Cortiñas. Bishop Cortiñas' consecration was held at St. John's Episcopal Church in McAllen on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The Most Reverend Sean Rowe, Presiding…
Changing the Lives of Children
Often during Lent, we take on an outreach project to support a cause or a need outside of St. Philip's. This year we have chosen two projects, both of which will support the lives of children. One will support local…
Easter Flower Dedications
Help us decorate the altar for Easter by contributing to the Easter Flower Fund. Dedications can be made in honor of a person or occasion, in memory of loved ones who have passed, or as a thanksgiving for blessings in…