& Kids of the Kingdom Episcopal School

Restoring all people to unity with God and each other in Christ

Theme for 2024   "Devoted"    - Acts 2:42

May 1, 2024 - May 8, 2024

Dawn Neumann

Memorial Service for Dawn Neumann

Friday, May 3rd


A memorial service honoring the life of Dawn Neumann will take place at Holy Spirit at noon on Friday, May 3rd. There will be a short reception to follow. The service will also be live-streamed.

Children & Youth Ministry Cinco de Mayo End of the Year Fiesta!

Sunday, May 5th


Join us for an end of the year fiesta and potluck on Sunday, May 5th at noon. Food, music, pinatas, and water balloons!!! We will provide ground beef tacos. Please bring a dish to share! Please reach out to Lauren-Taylor Jones with any questions.

Lunches for Laughs

Sunday, May 5th


Join us after church on Sunday, May 5th at Dallah Mediterranean Cuisine

5450 Babcock Rd Ste 112

San Antonio, TX 78240. We would love to see some new faces! Please contact Ed Rowand for more information.

Fr. Jason's Prayer Retreat

May 7th - May 11th


Father Jason will be on his annual prayer retreat May 7th through May 11th. During this retreat, Jason prays for each member of our church. If there is something specific that he can pray for when you prays for you, please email your prayer request to retreatprayers@sentbythespirit.org.

Ministry Leaders' Meeting

Thursday, May 16th


Join us for our semi-annual Ministry Leaders Meeting. We will gather for refreshments at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 16th and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:15 pm. Topics will include KOKES, church financial update, and conservation about the 40 Days of Discernment. Please contact Joana Burge with any questions at seniorwarden@sentbythespirit.org. 

Pentecost Bluegrass Gospel Mass

Sunday, May 19th


Wear RED and join us on Sunday, May 19th for our annual Pentecost Bluegrass Mass at 10:00 am! Following the service, we will enjoy a brisket lunch! Please bring a side or dessert to share. Suggested donation $7 per person or $20 per household.

The Voice of the Spirit Newsletter


We are planning to publish the next edition of our parish newsletter in May. We invite everyone in our church community to share their thoughts, stories, poetry, art, reflections, or any other creative expression for our upcoming newsletter. Whether you have a personal testimony, an inspiring message, or an event update, we'd love to hear from you!

 

Please send articles (500 -800 words) to Jose Herrero at newsletter@sentbythespirit.org by May 13, 2024.

Honoring Those Who Died in Service to Our Country

Sunday, May 26th


Please submit names of those who died in service, so that we may recognize them on Sunday, May 26th in honor of Memorial Day. You may send names to Amanda at holyspirit@sentbythespirit.org. Please submit names no later than Tuesday, May 21st.

Helotes House (Helotes Society of St. Vincent de Paul)


Helotes House is seeking volunteers to help serve our community. The time commitment is small but has a large impact on those needing help. Volunteers are trained and the work is rewarding. Most volunteers pick one day per week to serve and all volunteers are welcome. The hours of operation are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:00-3:00 pm, Wednesday from 10:00 am to noon, and the first and third Saturday of the month from 1:00-3:00 pm. Please contact James Malik via text at (210)316-2806 or email at jamesmalik62@yahoo.com. You may also reach out to Scott Bellair for assistance at runnertenks@aol.com.

Stream Team


The Stream Team is seeking volunteers to serve at our Sunday morning worship service. All ages are welcome. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. Please reach out to Scott Bellair at (210)400-0019 or runnertenks@aol.com for more information. 

Adult Formation

Sundays at 9:00 am


Adult formation meets on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in Classroom 1. Please contact Tim Rose If you have questions or would like to learn more at formation@sentbythespirit.org.

The KOKES Konnection


Kids of the Kingdom Episcopal School is looking to hire substitute teachers. If you would like to be part of a community that works to make sure that children know that they are loved by God, please be in touch with the Interim Head of School, Joyce St. John.


Are you interested in volunteering at the school? Six committees—Business and Finance, Marketing, Staff Appreciation, Church & School Connection, Fund Raising, and Facilities—are currently seeking new members. Email School Board Chair, Renn Leech, to learn how you can volunteer!

50 By 50 Endowment Campaign


Fr. Jason recently sent an email about the 50 By 50 Endowment Campaign: Building Resources for a Strong Future. The link to the "How to Give" handout can be found here, To read the full letter, follow this link.

Altar Flowers



You may sign up to give flowers in honor of, memory of, or in thanksgiving for a birthday or anniversary or for someone special in your life by visiting the church’s website and filling out the online form at https://www.sentbythespirit.org/altar-flowers. The donation is $40 and is one person per Sunday. You are welcome to take the flowers home after the morning worship service. If you prefer, you may also donate the flowers to be given to those receiving Eucharistic Visits, who are unable to join us for worship in person. 

A Parking Reminder

Please reserve the parking spaces closest to the church for those with limited mobility or have small children. Parking in the upper parking lot, or in the spaces closest to Bandera Road, allows access for those who require a closer space, or those who are visiting.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

5:45 am Texas Strong Bootcamp

8:30 am Texas Strong Bootcamp

9:00 am KOKES Chapel

1:00 pm Mid-Week Reflection Group

5:00 pm Mid-Week Eucharist with Prayers for Healing

7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal


Thursday, May 2, 2024

9:00 am KOKES Chapel

10:00 am Private Inurnment


6:30 pm Education for Ministry

6:00 pm KOKES School Board Meeting


Friday, May 3, 2024

8:15 am Texas Strong Bootcamp

9:00 am KOKES Chapel

12:00 pm Memorial Service for Dawn Neumann


Saturday, May 4, 2024

10:00 am College Missions


Sunday, May 5, 2024

9:00 am Nursery Open

9:00 am Adult Bible Study

10:00 am Holy Eucharist Rite II

11:30 am Inspire! Youth Choir Rehearsal

12:00 pm Children & Youth Ministry Cinco de Mayo Potluck

12:00 pm Lunches for Laughs

5:30 pm Evening Worship with Holy Communion


Monday, May 6, 2024

5:30 am Texas Strong Bootcamp

8:30 am Texas Strong Bootcamp

7:00 pm Boy Scouts Troop 208


Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Fr. Jason on Prayer Retreat

9:00 am KOKES Chapel

9:30 am Morning Prayer

10:00 am Super Staff Meeting

7:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 18

7:00 pm Spirit Strummers


Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Fr. Jason on Prayer Retreat

5:30 am Texas STRONG bootcamp

8:30 am Texas STRONG bootcamp

1:00 pm Mid-Week Reflection Group

7:00 pm Choir Practice

Save the Date

A few dates for your calendar...


  • Cinco de Mayo Children and Youth Event - May 5th
  • Ministry Leaders' Meeting - May 16th
  • Pentecost - May 19th
  • Family Camp at Mustang Island - June 13th-16th
  • Blessing of the Backpacks - August 18th
  • Homecoming - September 22nd
  • Annual All-Church Retreat at Camp Capers - October 18th-20th

Connect

Email the church office, holyspirit@sentbythespirit.org

Give

Text the number 73256.

In the body of the text write "HOLYSPIRIT"

Click the link that takes you to our Realm Giving app

Join Us for Worship

Sunday Worship Services

You are invited to join us for 10 a.m. Morning Worship and 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship!

Join us online or in person in the Sanctuary of Holy Spirit. You can also join us outside on the Holy Spirit Front Porch.


Nursery

The Nursery opens at 9:00 a.m. and is available during the 10 a.m. Morning Worship service, as well as during Sunday School, for children ages 12 weeks to 3 years.


Spirit Time Children's Worship

Children age 4 through 5th grade are invited to join us on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Michael for this special worship service just for them. Children will return to the Sanctuary to sit with their parents during Communion for the second half of the Sunday Morning Worship Service.


Wednesday Evening Eucharist and Healing Service

On Wednesday evenings at 5:00 p.m., we invite you to join us for a service of Evening Prayer with Prayers for Healing and Holy Communion. 


On-Line Services

Our worship services are live-streamed on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.


Sunday Morning Adult Formation

Adult Formation is on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and meets in-person in Classroom 1. If you have questions or would like to join, please email Tim at formation@sentbythespirit.org.


Prayers of the People
If you have someone you would like to be added to the Prayers of the People, you may email your request to the church at holyspirit@sentbythespirit.org.

2024 Church Theme: Devoted.


"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers."


 Acts 2:37-42


Throughout 2023, the theme for our congregation was, “Sing a New Song!” which comes from Psalm 98:1. As we move into 2024, the new biblical theme for our congregation will be “Devoted.” This theme comes from Acts 2:42, where Luke writes about the first converts. When we look to the Bible, we can see that the early followers of Jesus shared stories of their community as they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of the bread and the prayers (Acts 2:42). They learned, laughed, worshipped, and prayed together. This year, we will work together to reclaim our story, helping us know more about where we have come from and listen to where the Lord is leading us. 

11093 Bandera Road
San Antonio, Texas 78250
Phone: (210) 314 - 6729
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