COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 3

This is Trinity Sunday.  It is always the Sunday after the Feast of Pentecost and it is the day that commemorates not an event, but a doctrine.  The doctrine of the Trinity acknowledges that God is one in essence, but three in "persons" - usually called Father, Son and Holy Spirit.   This week is also Preschool Sunday.  All preschoolers are invited to join in for a story and activity during the first portion of the worship service.

COMING UP SUNDAY- MAY 27 PENTECOST

This is the Feast of Pentecost.  Wear something red to church as a symbol of the tongues of fire that rested on the disciples when the Holy Spirit blew in (read the Book of Acts 2:1-21).
After church today, our delegate who will vote in the election for a new bishop will meet with anyone who would like to chat about it.  The election is next Saturday, June 2.
Looking ahead-next Sunday (June 3) there will be a liturgy committee meeting and it is Preschool Sunday.  There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting on June 10.

COMING UP SUNDAY- MAY 20

This is the 7th Sunday of Easter.  This past Thursday was Ascension Day and we had over 20 people gather to celebrate.  Check out the photos on the right in the Facebook column (you don't have to be a member of Facebook to view them).  We tied prayers to the red balloons (environmentally friendly ones) and let them ascend heaven-ward.
This Sunday we are participating in a pulpit exchange with Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown.  The Rev. Dr. Michael Tessman will be at St. Thomas' and our vicar will be there.  This is part of our goal to work more cooperatively with other small Episcopal churches in our region.
There is no church school this week.  The Bishop's Committee will meet and the WARM meal will be prepared after church.

ASCENSION DAY

Thursday, May 17 is Ascension Day.  This is a major feast day in the Episcopal Church. We will have a short service at 6pm followed by a potluck, hotdog dinner.  We will provide the hotdogs, you bring a dish to share and a chair for our outside picnic.  We will release red, environmentally friendly, balloons into the air as a symbol of Jesus' ascension into heaven 40 days after Easter. This is a great time for families and children and you will be home by 7:15 Read the story of the Ascension in the Gospel according to Mark 16:9-20

COMING UP SUNDAY- MAY 13

This is the 6th Sunday of Easter.  Church school will meet.  Please sign up on the list in the parish hall to bring in food items for the WARM meal that will be prepared on May 20.
Last Sunday we had another great party at church.  Check out the photos on our Facebook link to the right (you don't have to be a member of Facebook to view the photos).
Registration forms for summer camp at ECC in Pascoag have arrived.  If you would like to attend, speak to the vicar. The brochures are at the church, or visit their website at eccri.org.
This Saturday is the Walkabout.  People (375 to be exact) from all over the Diocese will meet at St. Andrew's School in Barrington to meet the 5 nominees for our new bishop.  On May 27 after church, you will have an opportunity to talk to  our delegate and express your thoughts to her.  The election is June 2.
Looking ahead- Thursday, May 17 is Ascension Day.  There will be a 6pm service followed by a potluck hotdog dinner.  Hotdogs will be provided, but bring a dish to share.  A great evening for families and children and you will be home by 7:15.
On May 20, there will be a pulpit exchange with Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown.  The Rev. Michael Tessman will be the guest preacher and celebrant at St. Thomas' while our vicar goes to Charlestown.
Bishop's Committee meeting on May 20.
Baptisms will be held on Sunday, May 27- the feast of Pentecost.  Contact the Vicar if you are interested
Check out the tab at the top of this page for a full list of activities we have planned for Spring 2012

COMING UP SUNDAY- MAY 6

This is the 5th Sunday of Easter.  It is Preschool Sunday and church school will meet.  There will be a meeting for all parents of babies and preschoolers following the service.
The audit committee will meet this week (postponed from last week).
This is a special Sunday in that we are welcoming back one of our beloved parishioners who has been absent for 6 months due to illness.  We will have honor her with a celebratory reception during coffee hour.
Next Saturday, May 12, the diocese is holding the Walkabout.  This is an opportunity to meet the 5 nominees for bishop.  Everyone in the diocese is welcome to attend, but preregistration is required.  Speak to the Vicar if you want more information, or visit the link in the column to the left about the search for a new bishop.
Ascension Day is Thursday, May 17.  We will have a short service at 6pm followed by a hot-dog dinner.  Sign up to bring a side dish.  A great evening for children and families.  You will be home by 7:15.
Baptisms will be held on Sunday, May 27- the feast of Pentecost.  Contact the Vicar if you are interested
Check out the tab at the top of this page for a full list of activities we have planned for Spring 2012