Tuesday, September 24, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- SEPTEMBER 29

This is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21).  Church school will meet.
The parish luncheon was a great success.  There was a group of 13 people who met at the Richmond Country Club on Monday.  Lots of great conversation and laughter.
Tuesday Tutoring begins October 1.  All middle and high school students are welcome to join us for this FREE program that meets from 2:30-4:30. The bus will drop you off at the church. Get a permission slip from your Guidance Counselor.
Our annual Veterans's Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10.  The worship service is at 9am followed by a special reception at 10am.  All veterans are welcome to join us.  If you would like to attend, please call the church and leave a message or send the Vicar an email.


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- SEPT. 22

This is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20)  Church school will meet.
Parish luncheon scheduled for September 23 at the Richmond Country Club at noon.
Tuesday Tutoring begins October 1.  All middle and high school students are welcome to join us for this FREE program that meets from 2:30-4:30. The bus will drop you off at the church. Get a permission slip from your Guidance Counselor.
Our annual Veterans's Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, Nov. 10.  The worship service is at 9am followed by a special reception at 10am.  All veterans are welcome to join us.  If you would like to attend, please call the church and leave a message or send the Vicar an email.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY-SEPTEMBER 14

This is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19).  It is Welcome Back Sunday!  Church school will begin at 9am.  All children from preschool through middle school age are welcome to attend our program.  Coffee hour follows at 10am.
The WARM meal will be prepared this Sunday.
The date of the parish luncheon has been changed.  It will now be on Monday, Sept, 23 at the Richmond Country Club at 12 noon. Sign up at the church.
St. Thomas' raised over $900 this summer by selling handmade goods for 1000 Jobs Haiti. Thanks to everyone who supported this ministry!
Tuesday Tutoring will begin on Oct. 1.  All middle and high school students can participate in this free program.  Permission slips and bus passes are available at the school guidance office.  The program runs from 2:30-4:30 every Tuesday that school is in session.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- SEPTEMBER 8

This is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18).  There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church.
There is a parish luncheon scheduled for Monday, Sept. 16 at noon at the Richmond Country Club.  Sign up at the church.
Church school starts next Sunday, Sept. 15
Tuesday Tutoring starts on Sept., 24

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- SEPTEMBER 1

This is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 17).
Last Sunday we gave away 84 backpacks filled with school supplies.  Students from the local neighborhood and beyond were welcomed at the church and could pick out their favorite backpacks and supplies.  Thanks to all who generously donated to this project.
This Friday is the last day for the Charlestown Farmer's Market.  We have had a successful summer selling handmade goods from 1000 Jobs Haiti.  Stop by on Friday from 9:30-12 to pick up  a few items- you can save them for Christmas gifts!
Church school starts on September 15.
Tuesday Tutoring starts on September 24

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY-AUGUST 25

This is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16).  After church this week (beginning at 10am) we will distribute BACKPACKS filled with school supplies.  Thanks to all the parishioners who generously donated to make this possible.
Our summer activities of distributing free food and selling goods at the Farmer's Market in Charlestown continue for a couple more weeks.
Looking ahead- Church school begins on Sept. 15, Parish luncheon of Sept. 16.  For a complete listing of upcoming events, click on the tab above titled "In the Coming Weeks."

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

COMING UP SUNDAY- AUGUST 18

This is the 13th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15).  During the month of August we are continuing with the use of an alternative Eucharistic rite.  A different rite was used in June and July.  Some say this 3rd one being used in August is the best.  Come and tell us what you think!
This week is the Washington County Fair (Wed.-Sun).  St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church from Hope Valley is selling tacos and salted boiled potatoes there.  Their booth is white with a red cross on it.  Stop by and support them.
St. Thomas' is selling items for 1000 Jobs Haiti every Friday at the Charlestown Farmer's Market from 9-noon.
Every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 there is free food at St. Thomas' for families with school age children.  This is sponsored by the SPLASH program at the Jonnycake Center of Westerly.
Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed on Sunday Aug 25 at 10am.