St. Francis
Episcopal Church

Father John Williams

1101 Rock Prairie Road
 College Station, TX  77845
DIRECTIONS

(979) 696-1491
email the St. Francis Office
email Father John

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The Music Ministry Worship is the heart of St. Francis' life together, and music is a key part of this. Our music ministry ties us into the liturgical purposes of our gathering and helps open us to the God we worship and to each other as a worshiping community. In our music we express our adoration of God the Father, our commitment to follow God the Holy Spirit working in our midst. We echo and deepen our hearing of Scripture, and we pace ourselves to the liturgical season. Worship at St. Francis includes a wide variety of music sources and styles and features special choral or solo pieces for inspiration, but centers on music that will be sung by the entire congregation, with leadership from the choir.

The Choir welcomes singers of all skill levels. Rehersal is every Wednesday night from 7:00-8:30 p.m. With Sunday morning brushup at 10:00 a.m. Contact David Chilton or Mary Jane Almes for more information.


The Women's Group meets every Friday, usually in Donna Clark's home.  We are glad to see you whether or not you come for the whole meeting or just part, whether or not you can bring food to share, and whether or not you can come on a regular basis. We try to stick to the schedule of arrival any time after 6:00 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM, lesson at 7:30 PM, and closing at 8:30-8:45 PM. We always have plenty of delicious food to share. The lessons are such that you can get something out of the study without attending every one. So...COME! If transportation is a problem, please let us know, so we can find someone for you to ride with. If you have any questions, please call or e-mail Donna Clark at clarkde@alpha1.net

The Prayer Circle provides a focusfor those committed to praying for requests of others, both within the church and in the community. Contact Jean Vilas at JVilas@webtv.net

Pastoral Care Ministry oversees a variety of concerns of the church such as hospital visits, meals for a few days following a hospital stay or other crisis, talking through a situation with a parishioner, etc. If you would like to help, on an occasional, as needed basis, contact Pat Harris-Watkins Patblackbear4@aol.com or Jean Vilas JVilas@webtv.net

Angel Tree is a nationwide program that provides Christmas gifts for children who have a parent in prison. Here at St. Francis, we have expanded the program to include Easter clothing and school supplies for the fall semester. Parishioners can "adopt" an individual child at Christmastime by pledging to provide a gift in an amount not to exceed $25. Those who wish to become involved in the administration of the program can contact the church office at 696-1491.

Communication is the lifeblood of any community. Workers in this ministry help members keep in touch through a monthly newsletter and other communication forums and publicize our programs and ministries through Bryan-College Station news outlets. If there is enough interest, the communications ministry will also provide forums for us to share our faith journeys and creative expressions of spirituality in print. If you are interested in serving in this vital ministry, please contact Fr. John for more information.

The Altar Guild works in teams of 2, setting up the bread and wine for the worship service and then taking it down and washing the chalices and linens. Please contact Jane Sielken, 693-7135 if you would like to join this opportunity to serve God, our priest and congregation.

Chalice Bearers bring forward the elements (bread, water, wine) for Holy Communion and stay at the altar to administer the cup (chalice) of wine after the priest has administered the bread to all who come to join in the holy meal. New and returning Chalice Bearers will be trained in the fall. If you are interested in serving as a Chalice Bearer, please contact Fr. John for more information.