Wednesday, February 22, 2017

COMING UP SUNDAY- FEB. 26

This is the Last Sunday after Epiphany.  Lent begins on Wednesday, March 1 with Ash Wednesday services (see below).  This is the last Sunday for the word "Alleluia" until Easter and we will put the alleluias away after the worship service this week.
Our guest preacher this Sunday will be Mr. Ed Beaudreau. Ed is a postulant for Holy Orders in this diocese.  He is a history teacher at Cumberland High School and he is also a seminarian at Nashota House in Wisconsin.
After church this week, there will be a discussion of the book, Gospel Memories, by Jake Owensby. Bishop Owensby is the Bishop of Western Louisiana.  We will meet from 10:15-10:45. to Even if you have not read the book, you are welcome to come and join in the discussion.
St. Thomas has challenged itself to collect 100 cans of tuna during the month of February to donate to RICAN.  So far there are over 60 cans in the box.  Let's see if we can make it!
Ash Wednesday is March 1.  St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley will converge for two services.  There will be a 10am service at St. Thomas and a 7pm service at St. Elizabeth's.


Wednesday, February 15, 2017

COMING UP SUNDAY-FEB. 19

This is the 7th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will not meet because of school vacation week.
After church this week, there will be a discussion of the book, Gospel Memories, by Jake Owensby. Bishop Owensby is the Bishop of Western Louisiana.  We will meet from 10:15-10:45 to discuss parts 1 and 2 of the book.  Next Sunday we will discuss parts 3-5.  Even if you have not read the book, you are welcome to come and join in the discussion.
St. Thomas has challenged itself to collect 100 cans of tuna during the month of February to donate to RICAN.  So far there are 20 cans in the box.  Let's see if we can make it!
Ash Wednesday is March 1.  St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth's in Hope Valley will converge for two services.  There will be a 10am service at St. Thomas and a 7pm service at St. Elizabeth's.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

COMING UP SUNDAY- FEB. 12

This is the 6th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet and there will be a vestry meeting after church.
Last Sunday combined the celebration of 2 events.  It was the Souper Bowl of Caring and Boy Scout Sunday.  There are photos posted on our Facebook page (see the link on the  lower right column).  We collected $111 in our soup pots which will be sent to RICAN as they support those who are hungry in our community.
St. Thomas is collecting tuna in the month of February.  Our goal is to have 100 cans by the end of the month!  Stay tuned for updates.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

COMING UP SUNDAY- FEB. 5

This is the 5th Sunday after Epiphany.  Church school will meet.  It is a busy Sunday because it is Boy Scout Sunday (see left column) and it is the Souper Bowl of Caring (see right column).
At the annual parish meeting, St. Thomas adopted a new budget and some new goals for 2017. They can be found under the tab at the top of the page.