Dr. Rondell Bailey is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Dr. Rondell E. Bailey, Education Director for the Harris Health System (HHS), Human Resources Learning and Resource Center is the speaker for the monthly Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church which is set for Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall the church on 204 Dooley Street.  Attendees are asked to confirm attendance at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Dr. Bailey joined HHS in 2000 and moved up the ranks.  In his current position, he is a skilled facilitator with expertise in a variety of areas including learning and development, employee engagement, talent management, leadership development, employee orientation and onboarding, teambuilding, and customer service.   His previous services with Harris Health System included as the Operations Manager–Business and Staff Development, Ancillary and Support Services and the Pharmacy Staff Development & Recruitment Manager in the Department of Pharmacy, Harris Health System in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Bailey has a wonderful rapport with people and has been recognized for his ability to connect with others.  He uses his excellent communication skills to help convey concepts and is a skilled practitioner in the use of collaborative, learner-centered techniques. 

He holds a Doctorate degree in Higher Education, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration from “The Jewel of 3rd Ward” - Texas Southern University and a high school diploma from Jack Yates High School, respectively. 

Bailey also holds membership in several social, civic and professional organizations to include
Research Association of Minority Professors (RAMP), Association for Talent Development
Texas Southern University Alumni Association, and the Jack Yates National Alumni Association.

Dr. Bailey loves his family.  Most of all, he loves the Lord!  He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was baptized at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. D. Leon Everett, II.  Dr. Bailey is an “adopted member” of Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church (Houston) – where his mother is a longtime member and Dr. Max Miller is the pastor.  Currently, Dr. Bailey is an active member of the New Faith Church of Houston where Dr. Andre J. Lewis is the pastor and Dr. T.R. Williams, Sr. is the founder and pastor emeritus.

Attendees are  you are encourage to invite friends, family and colleagues to the free breakfast.  We look forward to seeing you this Saturday July 20, 2019 @ St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church on 204 Dooley in Prairie View, Texas.

St. Francis of Assisi will also host the Houston Foodbank/Kraft Mobile Food distribution at the church on 204 Dooley Street on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The free fruits and vegetables distribution is available to anyone in need in Waller County Area. No qualifications required.  Patrons are asked to bring bags, boxes or carts to carry the food items. Persons will be also able to sign up for other social services, i.e. SNAPS. CHIP and TANF, etc.)  Please share this information with persons you feel will benefit from the service.  Thanks for your assistance.

Members of the community are also invited to attend the weekly Bible Study on Sundays at 9:30 a.m., followed by worship service at 11:00 a.m.

Bishop Fisher to Celebrate Eucharist and Preach at St. Francis of Assisi

The Rt. Reverend Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas is the preacher and celebrant at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.  The public is invited to the service which will be followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.

 

Reverend Fisher serves as the regional bishop of the Eastern Region of the Diocese. He was elected bishop Suffragan and consecrated in 2012. In addition to his visitations to parishes and missions, Bishop Fisher serves as executive for pastoral ministries, including clergy and their families.

He serves on numerous boards and institutions, including the Episcopal Church Women, Daughters of the King, Altar Guild, the Little Church Club, All Saints’ Episcopal School in Tyler, St. Vincent’s House in Galveston and St. James House, the diocesan retirement community in Baytown.

Bishop  Fisher  is  known  for  his  compelling  preaching,  his  focus  on  evangelism  and  his  encouragement  of  the  laity.  He teaches homiletics at the Iona School for Ministry. A graduate of The University of Texas, Austin,  Bishop  Fisher  was  previously  CFO  for  Hand  Benefits  &  Trust,  Inc., Houston. He received a Master in Divinity in 2004 and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity in 2013, both from Virginia Theological Seminary. 

Ordained in 2004, Bishop Fisher served as curate at St. Mary’s, Cypress, before being called as rector at St. Alban’s, Waco, where he ushered in a time of unprecedented growth.

Bishop Fisher and his wife Susan have two adult sons, Scott and John.  The Fishers reside in Tyler, Texas.

Additionally, the church will recognize Reverend Cynthia Engle for her eight years of service at St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m. The public is invited to worship and the reception. 

Call 936-857-3272 for information.

Willie J. Alexander is speaker for Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi

Mr. Willie J. Alexander of Houston, Texas is the speaker for the Men's Prayer Breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, set for Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall the church on 204 Dooley Street.  The Free Breakfast is open to the men of the community. Please call 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net to confirm attendance.

Mr. Alexander, is Principal and President of W. J. Alexander & Associates, P.C., (WJA), a full-service employee benefits consulting, property & casualty, and insurance brokerage firm. 

Willie graduated from Alcorn State University where he was a first team All SWAC and first team Pittsburgh Courier All American football player. With a degree in Business Administration, he began his professional football career playing defensive back for the Houston Oilers.  His entrepreneurial skills were developed after several years as a lead broker for major insurance companies specializing in life insurance, group health insurance and estate preservation. He established the firm in 1980 and expanded his expertise and service to employee benefits consulting in response to business clients’ need for an optimum mix of insurance coverage and cost containment measures.  He has more than 36 years work experience in group health and welfare benefits, specializing in proposal and renewal processes, benefit analysis, plan design, implementation and marketing group insurance products, and business continuation.  His clients include multi state and international employers of all sizes in diverse industries, with as few as 25 and as many as 30,000 employees. Mr. Alexander is also a Certified Life Underwriter.

As an active participant in industry, business, and civic associations, Mr. Alexander volunteers countless hours to charitable and civic organizations and is a member of various boards.  He currently serves on the board of Amegy Bank of Texas, as well as the boards of Harris County Houston Sports Authority, Texas Children’s Hospital, Texas Workforce Commission, Pro-Vision Charter School, Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Family Foundation, Texas Southern University Foundation where he serves as Vice Chair, and The 100 Club. He has previously served on the board of the Greater Houston Partnership, as Vice Chair of the African-American Community Campaign for the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast and was corporate campaign Chairman for the United Negro College Fund and Houston’s Ensemble Theatre.  He is a former President of the Ronald McDonald House, the Harris County Heritage Society, and The Houston Forum Board of Directors and is past chairman of the Greater Houston Partnership Member Services Committee.

In looking to the future, WJA continues to compete to better service its clients as the financial services sector continually evolves.  WJA has always been more than just an insurance brokerage and its service platform has grown to incorporate additional advisory services including human resources, risk management, and technology consulting.  WJA still believes that the opportunities for growth in the insurance and financial services industry are limitless, and the firm pursues those opportunities enthusiastically.

His life has been guided by the God's promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

St. Francis of Assisi will also host the Houston Foodbank/Kraft Mobile Food distribution at the church on 204 Dooley Street on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and every third Thursday of the month.  The free fruits and vegetables distribution is available to anyone in need in Waller County Area. No qualifications required.  Patrons are asked to bring bags, boxes or carts to carry the food items. Persons will be also able to sign up for other social services, i.e. SNAPS. CHIP and TANF, etc.)  Please share this information with persons you feel will benefit from the service.

Members of the community are also invited to attend Bible Study/Christian Education is held on Sunday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Our Sunday services begin at 11:00 a.m.

The next Prayer Breakfast on June 15, 2019.

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
204 Dooley Street
Prairie View, TX 77445
936-857-3272
stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net

Reverend Cynthia L. Engle bids farewell to St. Francis of Assisi

The Reverend Dr. Cynthia L. Engle completed eight years as Rector of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on June 30, 2019.  Members of the church paid homage to Engle following the service with a reception and recognition with a plaque and flowers for her service in the Parish Hall.

Engle joined St. Francis on July 1, 2011 after a two year stint as Deacon and Priest with St. Mark's in Beaumont, where she covered all aspects of Parish Ministry and the implementation of Stephen Ministry. Engle also served as Rector of St. Paul’s Navasota, concurrently with St. Francis.

As rector for both churches, Engle brought her experiences in virtually every aspect of Church life, including officiating, preaching, music ministry, worship leadership, altar guild, Lay Eucharistic Ministry, acolytes, cross-cultural outreach with international communities in USA and England working with the homeless, hospital and chaplaincy.  The members benefitted from the rich experiences which broadened their commitment to being servants of Christ to the communities at large.

In parting, Engle stated that while she would have loved to retire from the Diocese as the rector for the churches, she understands that time brings about a change and wished the members the best in Christ.

She began her professional career as a music teacher in Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District and completed stints with the Corpus Christi Independent School District, Corpus Christi and Incarnate Word Academy in Corpus Christi.  Her other experiences include serving as an Adjunct Professor of Old Testament at the Fuller Theological Seminary Regional Campuses (Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona); Tutorial supervisions in Hebrew grammar and text, Cambridge, UK; Teaching Assistant, Old Testament and Greek tutorials, Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA, teaching at the Philharmonic Summer Workshops in Laredo.  Her other experiences include stints with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment Service in  Phoenix, AZ and the Bethlehem Haven Shelter for Women in Pittsburgh, PA.

Reverend Engle’s service in the ministry began in 1996 in Arizona where she served as Director for Ioize Worship Group in the Diocese of Arizona, followed with services as a Volunteer Lay Chaplain with St. Luke's Medical Center in Phoenix, Pastoral Assistant, Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Cave Creek, Director of Christian Education, Christ Church of the Ascension and Deacon, Christ Church of the Ascension in Paradise Valley, Arizona. She also completed medical missions to Diocese of Honduras, Central America.

In 2008, Reverend Engle returned to Texas and was ordained a Deacon in December 2008 in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.  She received her ordination in December 2009

Engle holds the Bachelor of Music from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Master of Divinity from Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA and the Ph.D. in Old Testament from the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England and certificates in continuing education in Hebrew Reading from Fuller Seminary Southwest and Languages from Phoenix College in Phoenix, Arizona.

She is the recipient of many awards including academic grants and scholarships from Trinity in Cambridge and Selwyn College and Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, Fuller Seminary Southwest and Mercer, the Board of Women Graduates and the Outstanding Greek Award from Trinity School for Ministry.

As a musician, she’s enjoyed a lifelong and ongoing freelance musical performances with Music Societies at Cambridge University, Cambridge, England, the Mesa Symphony, Mesa, AZ, Symphony North Houston, Corpus Christi Symphony, the Laredo Philharmonic and the Prairie View A&M University Symphonic Band.

Engle was born in Waco and grew up in Houston. She has a son Brian, who teaches gymnastics and daughters Christine, a stylist and theatre director, and a foster daughter Heather Ryland, an artist.

Canon Kai Ryan Consecrated as Bishop Suffragan - Diocese of Texas

The Rev. Canon Kathryn McCrossen Ryan, former Canon to the Ordinary for The Diocese of Texas, was consecrated in Westover Hills Church of Christ in Austin on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Ryan was elected bishop suffragan at the 170th Diocesan Council at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott February 22, 2019.

She will have oversight of congregations in the western region of the diocese, with an office in Austin. A bishop suffragan is an assisting bishop and serves under the direction of the diocesan bishop, in this case, the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas. In addition to her Episcopal visitations (and confirmations), Ryan will also serve as the Chair of the Austin-area institutions: The Seminary of the Southwest, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School and El Buen Samaritano.

The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church was the chief consecrator, joined by Bishop Doyle, Bishop Suffragan Jeff W. Fisher, Bishop Assistant Hector Monterroso and other bishops across the country to ordain Ryan. Bishop Doyle was the preacher during the service.

“Kai, you are meant to sing to those who are far off and those who are near. To those who have found their way within God’s garden walls and those who do not yet know the gospel. All people need to be reminded of God’s song,” said Doyle during his sermon.




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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.