Pastoral Care

Recovery Ministries

Go to Recovery Ministries page
Do you know someone who

Misuses alcohol
Uses illegal drugs frequently or prescription drugs excessively
Engages frequently in sexually inappropriate, risky or illicit behavior
Has become financially overextended through gambling or other excessive and compulsive spending habits; or
Has difficulty controlling their food intake and eating habits?

If so, they might be suffering from an addiction.

The Commission on Recovery for the Diocese of Texas, through its ministry, is here to help you and those you know find support and freedom from addiction.
Contact: Rod Pierce

St. James House

A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas

St. James House of Baytown, an institution of the Diocese of Texas since opening its doors in 1960, seeks to provide the highest level of professional and loving care to aging residents in the semi-independent area nursing care wing. Sheltered care is provided for those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and related conditions. Forty independent-living apartments for additional residents are also available. Admission is offered to all people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or ability to pay. Donations to this program come from churches, church organizations, individuals, foundations and the Episcopal Foundation of Texas.

Mary Garcia, 281.424.7214

William Temple

"The mission of the William Temple Episcopal Center is to provide education and resource materials on spirituality and its practices to the healthcare practitioners, students and patients at UTMB as well as the greater Galveston area and Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The Center has a mandate to respect all personal beliefs, provide programs and services on an inter-faith basis and work collaboratively with other denominations wherever possible."

Order of St. Luke

The International Order of St. Luke the Physician is a world-wide interdenominational body of Christians who believe that the healing of the body, mind and spirit is a vital part of the total ministry of Jesus Christ. We practice this ministry with teaching and prayer.
The International Order of St. Luke the Physician
PO Box 13701
San Antonio, TX 78213
210.492.5222

Members of OSL are urged to keep the spirit of the Rule of the Order which follows, and to remember that it is to be an important part in shaping our lives in Christ Jesus.

I will PRAY daily for this work, remembering to use the Lord's Prayer with the special intention that God's will may be done in me and in all humankind. I will also use the special prayer of St. Luke's Day at frequent intervals.
I will CULTIVATE a personal prayer life, and will seek a closer walk with Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Healer.
I will PRAY for the whole body of Christ for the purpose of supporting the scriptural intent that the whole body " upbuild itself in love." (Eph 4:16)
I will READ from the New Testament daily.
I will RECEIVE Holy Communion regularly.
I will SEEK such health of body, soul, and spirit as will make me capable of maximum vocation.
I will CULTIVATE the gifts God has given me for the work of healing by study, by active service, and by giving heed to the revelation God gives in particular circumstances.
I will SEEK continued growth as an instrument our Lord can use for the healing of others.
I will SHARE this healing gospel with others by personal witness, by praying with others, by supporting Sharing, A Journal of Healing, by circulating healing literature, and by contributing according to my ability.
I will ATTEMPT all of this so far as I am able with the help of God.