Saturday, August 27, 2011

COMING UP SUNDAY-Aug. 28

This week we are welcoming Hurricane Irene to Rhode Island! We have postponed the distribution of school supplies until Sunday, Sept. 4.
If you are planning to come to church this Sunday, call the vicar before your leave your house: 860-442-4996

Friday, August 19, 2011

COMING UP SUNDAY-Aug. 21

This is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost. Our school supply distribution begins this week after church. Thanks to all those who donated to make this outreach project possible. In past years, about 90 filled backpacks have been given to the youth in our neighborhood.
The After-School group will begin on Thursday, Sept. 8. It is open to all youth in the Alton area.
Bishop Wolf will visit St. Thomas' on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 9 am

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

COMING UP SUNDAY-Aug. 14

This is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost. We had a wonderful parish picnic last Saturday with perfect weather. Check out the pictures to the right of this column on our Facebook link.
The WARM meal will be prepared this Sunday. There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church.
Looking ahead-School supplies will be distributed on Aug. 21 and 28. A few large backpacks are still needed. The After-School Program will begin Thursday, Sept. 8.
Bishop Wolf will visit our parish on Sunday, Sept. 11

Thursday, August 4, 2011

COMING UP SUNDAY-Aug. 7

This is the 8th Sunday after Pentecost. The parish picnic is this Saturday (Aug. 6). Call the vicar if you want the details.
This is preschool Sunday. All toddlers are invited to stay in the back room for the first part of the service for a story and activity.
Have you taken the survey for the new bishop, yet? The deadline is Sunday! Follow the link to the right. It takes 10 minutes or less.
Are you an official Episcopalian? Do you want to be? If you would like to be confirmed or received into the Episcopal church, classes will begin in September. Speak to the vicar if you are interested.
We still need a few more large backpacks for high school students for our school supply distribution.