Dr. Lewis Ford of St. Andrew’s presents Gabriella Hernandez with a special certificate. Photo courtesy of Rudder High school Journalism department.

Gabriella Hernandez, St. Andrew’s first Neal Scholar to graduate, received her award during the Rudder High School Scholar night on May 7th. Seven years ago while attending Neal Elementary, Gabriella was chosen along with other fifth graders as the first class of scholarship winners. Each student had $1000 deposited in each of their names at the Bryan ISD Education Foundation. The scholarship would be awarded as they graduate high school and deposited in their names at the school of their choice which could be university, commercial or trade school, or community college.

Many students will become the first in their family to graduate from high school.  Gabriella is graduating a year early and plans to attend Texas State next fall. “It is truly an honor to have been awarded this scholarship! It is going to be a great help when I start college in the fall! I am very thankful for all that St. Andrew’s has done for me,”  said Gabriella Hernandez.

St. Andrew’s recognize the new group of St. Andrew’s Scholars at Neal Elementary this Thursday, May 23, 1:45 p.m., and they will bring the total number of St. Andrew’s Scholars to 58. The parish and community are invited to attend this special celebration.

Mark Browning, left, of St. Andrew’s and Rabbi Peter Tarlow at the Downtown Dialogue

Downtown Dialogue Set for this Friday, May 24The communityis invited to our Downtown Dialogue series focusing on Comparative Religion. The Rev. David Hoster, Interim Rector of St. Andrew’s, is our speaker this month. Participants are invited to bring a brownbag lunch, desserts and drinks will be provided.

On April 26th St. Andrew’s offered the first in this series for parish and community members. Rabbi Peter Tarlow,  Director, TAMU Hillel Foundation. Rabbi Tarlow shared his faith perspectives on questions such as “Why do bad things happen to good people?” and faith & social responsibility. “Once in a while, we need to realize that we can’t blame ourselves for everything that happens in the world,” Rabbi Tarlow noted. “It’s our job to to the best that we can, and if we’re doing that, then we need to let God take care of the rest.”

The series will continue in June and July, with different faith-groups represented.

View the interview with Rabbi Tarlow from our April 26th Downtown Dialogue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ijhOIGyLvI

St. Andrew’s currently has openings for the following positions: 1) Part time Youth Director. Click here to read more: Youth Minister Job Description-March2013. 2) Part time Nursery Staff, click here to read more: St. Andrew’s Nursey Job Description Posting

Download an application form for either position: Paid Personnel Application Form