Reverend Michael Prince is Men's Breakfast Speaker at St. Francis of Assisi

Dr. Michael Prince, a member of the Waller Independent School District (WISD) Board, is the speaker for the Men’s The Men’s Prayer Breakfast on October 26, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley and 200 Phillip Streets in Prairie View.  Please confirm attendance at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Prince has been a resident of Prairie View since 1988 when he enrolled at Prairie View A&M University from St. Louis, Missouri.

In addition to his position on the WISD, Dr. Prince has spent the last few years providing Radio Broadcast Coverage for Waller Athletics Boys and Girls teams on his own Community Radio Station - OpenMic Broadcast Network and also for athletics at Prairie View A&M University, Hempstead and Royal ISD’s.  Dr. Prince formerly served as a District Coordinator of Student Services for Tomball ISD, a position that provides an opportunity for his clear decision making on policies and procedures that have impacted education.

Under his theme and platform of "Working for the Community through the Community," Prince has made a significant impact on programs and activities to enhance the students of the district to include managing an established After School Program for Waller ISD Students, managing an established Feeding Program for Waller ISD Students; serving as a Mentor for the young men of Waller ISD. Under his leadership, he has seen the Waller ISD become a Recognized School District and respected among county schools.

Always wanting to improve his administrative and management skills for the Board, Prince has led his colleagues with more than the required Continuing Education Units for the state of Texas since being elected in 2009. 

Dr. Prince holds the Bachelors of Arts degree in Communication from Prairie View A&M University, Masters in Ministry from Kingdom Builders Bible Seminary, and Doctorate of Ministry from Kingdom Builders Bible Seminary.

Dr. Prince is the Pastor and Founder of Temple of Refuge Church of God in Christ in Prairie View and Founder of Never Ending Worship Bible Club (N. E. W.), an after school program serving Waller ISD since 2006.  He is a Volunteer Coach with the Waller County Baseball Association since 2004 and served as a Chaplin and Vice President of Economic 4B for the City of Prairie View; President for the Missions Department Texas Southwest Jurisdiction COGIC.  He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.  Prince lettered in Baseball at Prairie View A&M University and was on the championship team. In his spare time, he enjoys sports, camping, outdoors, music, and “PEOPLE!”

Michael and his wife, Stephanie of 29 years and three children: Iesha (deceased), Mike II, Philip and Jasmine.

The Reverend Glenice Robinson-Como is celebrant for Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

 The Reverend Glenice Robinson-Como, Canon and Bishop’s Fellow for the Diocese of Texas will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the 69th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.  The public is invited to the service which will be followed by a reception in the Parish Hall.

The church was established as a mission church of the Diocese of Texas in October 1950 and became a full parish church in February of 1992. Reverend Rhonda Rogers is the Deacon in Charge.

Reverend Robinson-Como was born and raised in Virginia where she received her early education.  She holds the B.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University, the Master of Divinity from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and a Diploma of Theological Studies from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.  

Robinson-Como previously worked in procurement and contract management for the Department of Defense in El Segundo, California, the Metro Transit Authority in Los Ángeles, California.

Her civic and spiritual engagements include serving as a Staff Ombudsman with the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging, secretary to Office of Black Ministries for the office of Episcopal Ministries, chaired the diocesan Commission on Black Ministry, served as Canon Pastor at Christ Church Cathedral, chaplain to The Beacon and recently appointed as a Bishop’s Fellow for the diocese. 

Glenice loves the theatre, WNBA basketball, world religions, tai-chi and Walter Mosley mystery novels.  She is the author of several meditations, including a meditation in the book, “Yes! Jesus Loves Me-31 Love Stories,” by Kathy H. Culmer and a prayer entitled, The Least of These, in the book, “Lifting Women’s Voices, Prayers to Change the World,” which addresses the themes of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals.  She frequently writes for Forward Movement and is featured in their recent edition entitled, “Away to the Manger.”

Glenice is married to Paul L. Como and they have two children, Paul R. and Dominique and extended family member, Peabody, their West Highland terrier.

For church information, call 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.

Reverend Rhonda Rogers named Deacon for St. Francis of Assisi

The Reverend Rhonda Rogers of Houston has been named Deacon in Charge at St. Francis of Assisi, effective August 26, 2019.  Rogers was recently ordained a Deacon at the special ordination service at Christ Church Cathedral on June 22, 2019.

Rogers prepared for her service with enrollment and graduation from the Diocese of Texas' Iona School for Ministry on June 9, 2019. Following her ordination Rogers will be consecrated to the priesthood in December or January with a special service at St. Francis of Assisi.

Rogers, as the bi-vocational leader, will provide two-days of service to the church and will engage in programs and activities that enhances the spiritual growth and development of the members and also support a college ministry at Prairie View A&M University.

In her middler year at Iona, she was assigned at St. Stephen’s, Liberty, TX for her field education experience. She is currently completing her senior field education assignment at Holy Comforter, Spring, TX.

She was a member of Trinity Midtown after moving from Rochester, NY in 2010. She served there in various roles including Verger, LEM, Junior and Senior Warden and led Evening Prayer for the LOTS ministry.

Rhonda is the chaplain for Union of Black Episcopal Reverend John D. Epps Chapter. She is also a member of the Commission on Black Ministry, and the Province VII Anti-Racism Committee. She completed Education for Ministry (EfM) in 2003 and was an EfM mentor for two years.

In Rochester, NY, Rhonda was a member of Christ Church. She served as Warden, Church School Coordinator, acolyte, sub-deacon, thurifer, and pastoral visitor. She was also a member of Standing Committee and the Anti-Racism Committee and an adjunct trainer for Congregational Development Institute in the Diocese of Rochester, NY.

Rhonda has Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology and retired in 2016. She worked for Mobil Chemical and ExxonMobil Chemical for over 38 years in various positions including process and product development, technical advisor, and several management positions. In addition to her technical career, Rhonda led employee training for Organizational Development, Diversity and Inclusion at Mobil Chemical.

Rhonda’s spiritual journey includes regularly consulting with a spiritual director and participating in retreats with the Order of St. Helena, an Episcopal order of nuns where she is an Associate. She is also a member of Daughters of the King.

Rhonda has three adult children who live in Maryland and Arizona. Her hobbies include traveling, going to the theatre, music, golf, and reading.