Lay Eucharistic Visitors

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

by | May 13, 2022 | News

Receiving Holy Communion

Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs) are members of St. Martin’s who are trained and commissioned to bring the Holy Eucharist to those who for whatever reason are unable to attend services in-person.

LEVs deliver communion every Sunday. The visit lasts about 15 minutes and consists of a short prayer service and the administering of consecrated bread and wine. If you are immune-compromised, or prefer not to have someone in your home, they can deliver the Eucharist with instructions for self-administration. If you are within our delivery area – within 20 miles of Keller, TX – we will deliver communion to you on Sundays. If you are outside our delivery area, we will do our best to get it to you, or contact a local Episcopal church that may be able to help! Just use the form below, and we’ll be in touch.

Become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor

If you feel you are called to this ministry, please contact us at LEV@stmartininthefields.org.

Vestry Minutes: March 20, 2022

by | Mar 22, 2022 | Vestry Updates

St. Martin-in-the-Fields Vestry Minutes: March 20, 2022

Present:  Alan Bentrup, Paula Jefferson, Jim McManic, Jen Duncan, Keen Haynes, Bob Garrity, Linda Seeber, Melissa Kurkel, Dj Mitchell, Mary Anderson, Amanda Alvarez, Rick Schulz,

Absent:  Bob Bess, Joe Stark

The meeting was called to order at 12:15 by Rev. Alan Bentrup

Opening Prayer offered by Alan

Treasurer’s Report/Budget Committee Report  – DJ Mitchell

  • See the attached report
  • DJ announced that a outside audit will probably take place next year if the diocese agrees. Will need to make allowances for the cost factor.
  • Discuss the need for a capital needs list of improvements
  • Mary Anderson made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report and Keen Haynes seconded

Senior Warden Report – Keen Haynes

  • No report was needed

Junior Warden Report

  • No report was needed

Paula Jefferson

  • Reported a big response to Stephen’s ministry.
  • Lenten Meditation is going well.
  • Mention the Wednesday Lenten Series
  • Spoke about Hillsboro and the 150th anniversary celebration that will happen at the end of the month.

Rector’s Report – Alan Bentrup

  • Discussed the meeting with the architects and a handout was given to the vestry with information.
  • He is still working with Fever and creating a long-term plan.
  • Vestry Meeting was changed for April to the 10th
  • Eagle Scout Project was discussed. Scout is interested in building a gaga ball court.  Vestry members had questions and there was a discussion about the project.
  • Vestry made a motion to accept the Vestry Stewardship Covenant that was created during the retreat.
  • Keen Haynes made a motion to allow 4 Saints to email a letter to the parish members. Melissa Kurkul seconded.  Vestry voted to approve.
  • Easter offering will be designated for Christian Formation. A small portion will be designated to Stephen Ministries to offset costs.
  • Announced that Bob Bess is spearheading the Communication Taskforce.

Closing Prayer and Blessing – Alan Bentrup

Adjourned at 1:30

Respectfully submitted

Mary Anderson – Vestry Clerk