Wednesday, October 28, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY-NOV.1

This Sunday is All Saints' Day- it is one of the major feast days in the Episcopal Church Calendar. There is no church school this week.  Children are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to church this week.  As part of the liturgy, the names of loved ones who have died will be read aloud. Bring in a photo of your loved one to display in church this week.  Read the tab at the top of the page to learn how All Saints' Day and Halloween are connected.
Next Sunday, Nov. 8, is the annual Veterans' Day Celebration.  Worship is at 9 am followed by a special coffee hour reception at 10am.  Veterans are encouraged to bring in some of their memorabla to display.
The 2 Eagle Scout projects at St. Thomas' have been completed!  New pavers adorn the walkway and front garden and there is now a peaceful mediation area in the back of the church.  Thanks to all of the scouts from Troop 45 Exeter and Troop 15 Charlestown for their hard work on these projects. And special thanks to the 2 young men who will soon be Eagles!

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 24

This is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25B).  Church school will meet.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, St. Thomas' will join with St. Elizabeth's and Church of the Holy Spirit for the third annual Oktoberfest and Hymn Sing.  It will be held from 5-7pm at St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley. 
All Saints' Day is on Sunday, Nov. 1.   If you wish to be baptized that day, contact the vicar.  On this feast day, we will read aloud the names of our loved ones who have died.  This year we will celebrate this cloud of saints by having their photos displayed in the church.  All are welcome to bring a photo and add a name.  Children can wear their Halloween costumes. To learn about the connection between All Saints' Day and Halloween, click on the tab at the top of the page. 
Our annual Veterans' Day Celebration will be held on Sunday Nov. 8.  Worship is at 9am and a special coffee hour reception begins at 10am.  All vets are welcome to join us.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 18

This is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost- Proper 24.  Church school will meet this week and the WARM meal will be prepared after church. 
This Saturday, Oct. 17, there will be a lot of excitement on the church property.  Two parishioners are both doing their Eagle Scout projects on the church grounds. One young man is putting new pavers into the walkway and the other is clearing out some space for a meditation garden.  They will be there from 9am-12 noon and you can come cheer them on. 
There will be an Oktoberfest and Hymn Sing  at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Hope Valley on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5-7.  All are welcome.  Contact St. Elizabeth's for more information 539-7346.
All Saints' Day is on Sunday, Nov. 1.   If you wish to be baptized that day, contact the vicar.  On this feast day, we will read aloud the names of our loved ones who have died.  This year we will celebrate this cloud of saints by having their photos displayed in the church.  All are welcome to bring a photo and add a name.
Our annual Veterans' Day Celebration will be held on Sunday Nov. 8.  Worship is at 9am and a special coffee hour reception begins at 10am.  All vets are welcome to join us.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 11

This is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23),  There will be no church school because of the holiday weekend.  There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church.
St. Thomas' is sponsoring a day long retreat on Saturday, Oct. 17.  Read the post on the right for more information.
There will be an Oktoberfest and Hymn Sing  at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Hope Valley on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5-7.  All are welcome.  Contact St. Elizabeth's for more information 539-7346.
All Saints' Day is on Sunday, Nov. 1.   If you wish to be baptized that day, contact the vicar.  On this feast day, we will read aloud the names of our loved ones who have died.  This year we will celebrate this cloud of saints by having their photos displayed in the church.  All are welcome to bring a photo and add a name.
Our annual Veterans' Day Celebration will be held on Sunday Nov. 8.  Worship is at 9am and a special coffee hour reception begins at 10am.  All vets are welcome to join us.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 4

This is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22).  Church school will meet and there will be a liturgy committee meeting after church.
The fall parish luncheon will be held on Monday, Oct. 5 at the Richmond Country Club at 12 noon.  All are welcome!  Each person pays for her/his own lunch.
Tuesday Tutoring begins this week on Oct. 6.  Click on the tab at the top of the page for more information.
On Oct. 17, there will be a one day retreat held at St. Thomas'.  Read the column on the right for more information.
Looking ahead to November- baptisms will be held on All Saints' Day, Nov. 1 and our annual Veterans' Day celebration will take place on Nov. 8.