St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View has a very busy February 2016. The public is invited to share in the activities, which provides fellowship, food for the soul and body, and friendship. Below are the noted events for the month:
February 7: The Rev. Canon John W. Newton, IV, Chief of Staff for the Diocese of Texas is the celebrant and preacher for the morning worship and Holy Eucharist Rite I at 11:00 a.m. Canon Newton will also meet with members of the church during the fellowship.
February 9: Strove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Fellowship from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Come and feast on delicious pancakes and have refreshments for $4.00 for Children and students, $7.00 General and $20 for family of 4. Come on out and enjoy the fellowship.
February 13: UnValentine's Day Dinner for Singles and Couples, a grand evening of fun and fellowship - appetizers, wine and dinner, music and games. Admission: $25.00 per person. Sponsorships Available - $300, $200 and $100. Confirm attendance at 936-857-3272.
February 27: Men's Prayer breakfast at St. Francis of Assisi in Prairie View at 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The speaker is the Reverend Dr. Virgil A. Wood, former Executive Board of Directors Member for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, personal friend and fellow torchbearer with the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Pastor Emeritus, Pond Street Baptist Church, Providence, Rhode Island, author and co-founder of Restoration Jubilee. The event free. Please confirm attendance at 936-857-3272 or email: stfrancispv@sbcglobal.net.
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church had its beginning in 1939 when a group of Episcopal Church members at Prairie View A. & M. College met and decided to start an Episcopal congregation in Prairie View. Miss Maude Ernestine Suarez, Dean of Women led the group in starting a chaplaincy and congregation. In 1950 St. Francis of Assisi Mission Congregation was born, with Reverend James Murray as Vicar. In 1991 St. Francis of Assisi became a Parish with Rev. Earlie Clemens, Sr. as Rector.