Prairie View Mayor Jackson is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Prairie View Mayor Frank D. Jackson is the speaker for the monthly Men’s Prayer Breakfast set for July 19, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. with networking and breakfast in the church’s Parish Hall.

Mayor Jackson will provide an update on his administration, accomplishments in the city, the Mayor’s Senior Outreach Project in collaboration with the 2104 ACCESS students of Prairie View A&M University. Economic development and the various "Sister Cities" initiatives with Belize, Columbia, Ghana and Mexico, and the pending relationship with Haiti.

Frank D. Jackson was elected Mayor for the City of Prairie View, Texas on May 4, 2002. He is seeking reelection for a seventh term in May 2014.<p> During his tenure as Mayor Frank D. Jackson worked cooperatively with members of the City Council to adopt the first City – Countywide Emergency Management Plan; install a traffic light at the intersection of University Drive & Owens Road; adopted the City’s Comprehensive Development Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and the City’s Strategic Plan; provided leadership to pass the City’s 1st bond initiative since 1975 to make critical upgrades to the water & waste water systems to include a complete refurbishment of the City’s water tower and tripling the capacity of the City’s main (Alta Vista) lift station , pave every street in the City with hot-mix asphalt, and build the 1st City owned City Hall & Municipal Court Building; erect a Welcome to City of Prairie View sign with flags on US 290; landscape major intersections; erect the “Fences Project” that recognizes the historic 14 Farm Families of PV; implement the bi-annual Panthers At Work City-wide Clean up involving the University and Community; widen University Drive from the entrance to Prairie View A&M University to Business 290 to a 5 lane boulevard with bicycle lanes, sidewalks and street lights; adopt a “Down Town Overlay Plan” that with guide a uniform and beautiful development of down town Prairie View; purchased property to build a City owned Retail Center.

Mayor Frank D. Jackson authored the 1st book on the history of the City of Prairie View, Texas entitled “A Brief History of The City of Prairie View” and also “Juneteenth.”

In addition to being mayor, Jackson the Director of Government Relations at Prairie View A&M University, President and Fire Chief of the Prairie View Volunteer Fire Fighting Association, Inc., and Past Master of Lone Star Lodge # 85 – Hempstead, Texas and currently serves as Grand Historian for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas. He is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter – Prairie View, Texas.Mr. Jackson is married to Marian Elaine Jones and is the father of four children, Tracy, Ayanna, Cheikh & Okofo and grandparents of Chazrel & Simone.

Mayor Jackson strives to live by the Motto: “Regardless of the phenomenon that we encounter in this life, it will be a whole lot better if we just do it together."

The breakfast is free and we ask that you confirm your attendance by calling 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Seab Smith to address Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi

Dr. Seab A. Smith, retired professor of Biology at Prairie View A&M University is the speaker for the Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

The Free event begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the church at 204 Dooley Street, Prairie View.

Dr. Smith holds the Doctorate of Education in Science Education from the University of Houston, M.S. Degree in Biology Education from Northwestern University, the B. S. Degree in Horticulture Science from Southern University at Baton Rouge; and further studies at the University of Texas at Austin and Argonne National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho and the Oak Ridge National Laboratories in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Smith has a tremendous history and experiences in public service, teaching and community involvement. As we will be commemorating the 149th Anniversary of the reading of the Emancipation by General Granger in Galveston on which freed the slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865, Dr. Smith will speak on his background, training and experiences in relation to the freeing of the slaves in Texas and Louisiana, his hometown, and how we can improve the quality of life in our communities.

All concerned men of the community are invited to attend free breakfast and fellowship. PLEASE call 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net to confirm attendance.

The men of the church looks forward to your joining them for this important activity. They also invite you to join them for our Christian Education/Bible study on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall and to worship with them at the service on Sundays at 11:00 .am.

Mr. Kkoby Girffin from American Red Cross is Men's Breakfast Speaker

Mr. Kkoby Griffin, Regional Disaster Preparedness Manager at American Red Cross, Greater Houston is the speaker for the Men's Prayer Breakfast on May 17 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church.

The Free breakfast runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the church's Parish Hall on 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View.

Mr. Griffin will share his community involvement through his personal and professional experiences.  He has a wide array of experiences in the military and community involvement having served in the Air National Guard, the Veteran’s Administration and Disaster Preparedness with the American Red Cross, and also an Emergency Management Contractor.

He has a life-long commitment to the community and helping others. Mr. Griffin is most proud of his daughter a college student and his son, a middle school student.

The men are invite to suggest topics for discussions and speakers for future programs and also their desire to participate in the programs. 

Patrons are asked to confirm their attendance at 936-857-3272 or Email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net. Members of the community are also invited to participate in the church's Christian Education/Bible Study on Fridays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and the worship service on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and the fellowship following the service.

The Rt. Reverend James Tengatenga, former Bishop of Southern Malawi to confirm members at St. Francis of Assisi

The Rt. Reverend James Tengatenga, former Bishop of Southern Malawi, now dean of the Tucker Foundation at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, will celebrate the Eucharist and confirmation of siblings Blessing and Obinna Ezeoka on May 11 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View.

Bishop Tengatenga has been heavily involved in public life in Malawi primarily as Bishop of Southern Malawi since 1998 and most recently as Chair of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a civil society interfaith organisation consisting of Christians and Muslims. PAC was instrumental in leading Malawi’s transition from one-party dictatorship to political pluralism between 1992 and 1994 when the country’s first democratic elections in 30 years were held.

Bishop Tengatenga is also a member of the Malawi National AIDS Commission, which co-ordinates the national response to HIV and AIDS, plus he has chaired the Malawi Council of Churches. 

In the wider Anglican Communion, Bishop Tengatenga has been a long-standing member of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) and of the Standing Committee.  He was elected as ACC Chair in 2009, and therefore is also Chair of the Standing Committee. As the Chair and Vice Chair are elected and serve independently of their respective role as a provincial representative or co-opted member, he is able to see out his term until 2016.

Blessing and Obinna are the children of proud parents Vidah Ifeoma and Johnson Onyekwelu Ezeoka of Cypress, and long time members of St. Francis of Assisi.

The community members are invited to attend the services.

In other happenings, members of the church will join with area Episcopal Parishes on May 15 in hosting the Diocesan Sharing Faith’s Dinner at 6:00 p.m. in the church’s Parish Hall, 204 Dooley Street.  The area churches, St. Bartholomew’s Hempstead, St. Paul’s Navasota and St. Mary’s Bellville, will all converge at St. Francis to participate in the annual event.  Mrs. Helen S. Boyer is the Coordinator, with Mrs. Florine Muse as Moderator and Frederick V. Roberts as the assistant.  The Reverend Dr. Cynthia Engle is the Rector.

On May 17, the Men's Prayer Breakfast will feature Mr. Kkoby Griffin, Regional Disaster Preparedness Manager at American Red Cross, Greater Houston.   The event runs 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and is free to all. The men are asked to confirm attendance by calling 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Mr. Griffin will share his community involvement through his personal and professional experiences in the military and community involvement having served in the Air National Guard, the Veteran’s Administration and Disaster Preparedness with the American Red Cross. 

Dr. James E. Johnson is Men's Breakfast Speaker

Dr. James E. Johnson is the speaker for the Men’s Prayer Breakfast to be held on this Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street. 

Dr. Johnson, retired professor education at Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M University.  Dr. Johnson holds the Bachelors Degree in Agriculture from Prairie View A&M University and the Doctorate of Education from Texas A&M University.  In addition to his experiences in education, Dr. Johnson is an author, farmer and one time upholsterer.

The men in the community are invited join us for this free event and ask that you invite and bring a friend with you.

Please confirm at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

The members of the community are also invited to participate in our Holy Week of activities
                                                St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
                                                             Holy Week Activities

                                      April 17 Maundy Thursday Service  at 6:00 p.m.
                                      April 18 Good Friday - Stations of the Cross at 12:00 Noon.
                                      April 19 Great Easter Vigil at 6:00 p.m.
                                      April 20  Easter Sunday –Eucharist at 11:00 a.m.

 

You are also invited to participate in our Christian Education/Bible Study on Fridays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and the worship service on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and the fellowship following the service.

Johnson is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church

The men of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host its monthly Men’s Prayer Breakfast on this Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of the church, 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View.  All men of the community are invited to participate in the free breakfast.  

The speaker for the occasion is Mr. Larry Johnson, Chief Administrator for the Prairie View Police Department. Mr. Johnson has more than thirty-eight years of experiences in Law Enforcement and community involvement in the judicial system. Johnson believes in community policing with a strong emphasis on geographical accountability. He is a graduate of the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce Leadership Brazos class.

His community involvement serving as Board  President for the College Station ISD School, the Brazos Valley Counsel on Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and the Lincoln Center. He also served on the advisory boards of American Heart Association and Habitat for Humanity; and College Station Morning Rotary Club, Volunteer Mediator, Dispute Resolution Center and the  Brazos Animal Shelter, to name a few.  He is also an ordained minister as serves as Pastor of the New

Mr. Johnson and his wife Mary have been married for 30 years and they have four children  Yvonne, LaRhesa, Landon and Nickolas.

Members of the community are also invited to participate the church's Christian Education/Bible Study on Fridays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and the worship service on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and the fellowship following the service.

Please confirm at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Holy Week in Commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
April 17 - Maundy Thursday - 6:00 p.m.
April 18 - Good Friday - Stations of the Cross - 12:00 noon
                      (Fish Fry to follow service)
April 19 - The Great Vigil of Easter - 6:00 p.m.
April 20 - Easter Sunday Service - 11:00 a.m.

May 15 - Sharing the Faith Dinner - TBA

Dr. Bradford is the speaker for Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis

The men of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host its first 2014 Men’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 18 with Dr. Corey S. Bradford, Senior Vice President for Business Affairs at Prairie View A&M University as the speaker.  The event runs from 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street.  The men of the community are invited to participate in the free breakfast. 

Bradford, who joined the university in July 2011 will share his experiences and provide vital information to the current projects and future development underway at the university.   As part of his duties Bradford ensures PVAMU’s fiscal responsibility through cultivating revenue sources through new, innovative ways with an interest in research. 

The St. Louis native has an established career in higher education. Prior to PVAMU he served as assistant vice president for financial and administrative affairs and ethics officer at the Southern Illinois University System. Prior to that post, Bradford was the assistant to the vice president for planning and budget and budget analyst for the SIU System. During his time with the SIU System, he played a role in securing $3 billion in state appropriations. 

Bradford earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Studies and a master’s in Applied Math and Statistics from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He received an educational certificate from the Harvard Institute for Management Development and earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. 

Bradford is a member of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, the Central Association of College and University Business Officers, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the American Mathematical Society, the SIU Alumni Association and the SIUE Alumni Association. 

Patrons are asked to confirm attendance at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net so that we may adequately provide for you. 

The members also invite you to participate in their Christian Education/Bible Study on Fridays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and the worship service on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and the fellowship following the service.