Friday, December 27, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- DECEMBER 29

This is the 1st Sunday after Christmas.  There will be no church school this week or next week.
We had a wonderful Christmas Eve service- there were 60 people there!  A few photos are posted on the Facebook link on the right of this page.
The Annual Parish meeting will be held on January 26.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC. 22

This is the 4th Sunday of Advent.  Church school will meet and the choir will rehearse at 8:15 am.
The parish luncheon held at the Richmond Country Club on Monday was great fun. You can view some photos by clicking the Facebook link on the right side of this page.
Our Christmas Eve service will be held at 5pm.  All are welcome!  The choir will sing and the service will begin with the blessing of the Christ child for the Christmas creche.
There is no service at St. Thomas' on Christmas Day, but Christ Church in Westerly will have a 10am service on Christmas.
There will be a regular service on Sunday, Dec. 29, but church school will not meet.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY-DEC. 15

This is the 3rd Sunday of Advent- also known as Gaudete Sunday.  To learn about this Sunday, click on the tab at the top of this page titled, "All About Advent."
Church school will meet and the choir will rehearse at 8:15 am.
There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting following the service.
On Monday, Dec. 16, we will have a luncheon at the Richmond Country Club at 12 noon.  All are welcome. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, we will go caroling at the Clipper/Apple Rehab Center in Westerly.  Meet at 6:15.  Families and children encouraged to attend.
Christmas Eve service is at 5pm.  The choir will sing.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- DEC. 8

This is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.  To learn about the meaning of Advent, click on the tab at the top of this page.
Church school meet and the choir will rehearse at 8:15am.
St. Thomas' is working with the Jonnycake Center in Westerly to supply gifts for a local family.  We will be collecting gift cards and presents until Dec. 17.
December is a busy month.  There is a luncheon, caroling, Bishop's Committee meeting and WARM meal preparation all coming up.  Check the tab at the top of the page titled, "In the Coming Weeks."
A parishioner from St. Thomas', who is a senior at Chariho High School, collected gently used prom dresses from her classmates and peers.  Last week she donated these dresses to The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation- an organization that is run by a Chariho alum.  You can view a photo on our Facebook page link on the right.