Wednesday, October 30, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- NOV. 3

This is All Saints' Sunday- one of the big feast days in the Church.  There will be no church school this day. Read the column to the left to learn more about this holiday and its connection to Halloween.
The Episcopal Diocese of RI will hold its annual Diocesan Convention this Saturday, Nov. 2.
Next Sunday, Nov. 10, is our annual Veteran's Day Celebration.  Worship is at 9am followed by a brunch party.  All veterans are welcome- bring a friend!
The Oktoberfest at St. Elizabeth's church was held last Saturday and it was a big success.  Over 50 people attended from St. Thomas', St. Elizabeth's and Church of the Holy Spirit.  Look at the pictures posted to the right of this column under the Facebook link.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCTOBER 27

This is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25).  Church school will meet and there will be a liturgy committee meeting after church.
This Saturday, parishioners from St. Thomas' will join with other Episcopalians in our area for an Oktoberfest and Hymn sing at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Hope Valley.  Singing starts at 4pm and dinner will be finished by 6pm.  It will be a fun evening.
On Sunday, November 3, we will celebrate All Saints' Sunday at 9am.  Come to church dressed as your favorite saint! (or children can just wear their Halloween costumes.)  Read the column to the left to see why Halloween and All Saints' Day are connected.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCTOBER 20

This is the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24).  Church school will meet.  The WARM meal will be prepared after church. 
The Diocesan Convention will be held on Nov. 2.  In preparation of this meeting, the deanery will hold a pre-convention meeting on Tues, Oct. 22 at 7pm at Church of the Ascension in Wakefield.  All Episcopalians in the deanery are encouraged to attend to learn about the business and finances of our diocese.
All Saints' Sunday is November 3.  As is our usual custom, parishioners are invited to dress up as a saint.  For some costume ideas, visit this costume website.
Our Veterans' Day celebration will take place on Sunday, Nov. 10.  All veterans are welcome!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

This is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23).  Church school will not meet because of the holiday weekend.  The WARM meal will be prepared this week.
The Diocesan Convention will be held on Nov. 2.  In preparation of this meeting, the deanery will hold a pre-convention meeting on Tues, Oct. 22 at 7pm at Church of the Ascension in Wakefield.  All Episcopalians in the deanery are encouraged to attend to learn about the business and finances of our diocese.
All Saints' Sunday is November 3.  As is our usual custom, parishioners are invited to dress up as a saint.  For some costume ideas, visit this costume website.
Our Veterans' Day celebration will take place on Sunday, Nov. 10.  All veterans are welcome!


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCTOBER 6

This is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22).  Church school will meet and there will be a Bishop's Committee meeting following the service.
Tuesday Tutoring is underway.  Click on the tab at the top of the page for more information.
Looking ahead- get ready for two big days in November.  All Saints' Sunday is November 3.  Come to church dressed as your favorite saint that day.  On November 10, we will have a special Veterans' Day celebration.  All veterans are invited.  Please contact the vicar if you plan to come.