This is the 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15). After church this week we will distribute filled backpacks to local students in our region.
Our parish picnic was a grand success- there were 32 people there. There are some pictures posted to the right. Just click on our Facebook link to see them.
Just a few more weeks of selling items for 1000Jobs Haiti. We are appreciative of the fact that so many different parishioners have volunteered to help out with this project.
September will be a big month for us. On Sunday, Sept 16, it is WELCOME BACK SUNDAY! We will welcome back families who have been away in the summer and invite visitors and newcomers to join us. Church school will start that day. We have a new curriculum for a 1-room classroom to incorporate all of the students.
Our AFTER SCHOOL CLUB meets on Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 when school is in session. This is a social time for students. Snacks are provided and there are games, puzzles and activities. All ages are welcome.
On Tuesday, Sept, 18, we will begin a new program called TUESDAY TUTORING. This will run every Tuesday from 2:30-4:30 at the church. Local educators will be available to help middle school and high school students with their homework. Parent permission is required for this program. For more information, call 749-2679.
On Saturday, Sept. 29, the diocese will sponsor a Safe Church Training session at St. Thomas from 9-4. This program is designed for adults working with children at the church.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
GO HAVE A TASTE!
Our neighboring churches are holding food events this week!! Stop by and support them and tell them you are from St. Thomas'!!
St. Elizabeth's has a concession stand at the Washington County Fair. The fair runs from Aug 15-19 (Wed-Sun). Parking is free. Adult tickets $10, Youth under 10 are free. St. Elizabeth's will be selling drinks and salt potatoes.
Church of the Holy Spirit is holding a Chowdah Cook-Off. It will be held Friday, Aug 17, from 11-1 at the church (4150 Old Post Road in Charlestown). For $5, you can sample the different chowders and vote for your favorite. For an additional $3, you can buy a brownie and ice cream. This event runs concurrent with the Farmer's Market, so stop by the St. Thomas' table and view the items from 1000Jobs Haiti
Thursday, August 9, 2012
COMING UP SUNDAY- AUGUST 12
This is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost- Proper 14
School supplies are on sale. What we especially need are: 1 subject notebooks, Large pink erasers, Folders with pockets, 2 inch binders. School supplies will be distributed on Aug. 19 and Aug. 26.
WARM meal food items needed! We have a new menu this month and there still are a lot of items that need to be donated for Aug. 19. Sign up at church.
Bishop's Committee meeting on Aug. 12.
Only a few more weeks left for the Charlestown Farmer's Market. This week we sent another check to 1000 Jobs Haiti for $185.
This Friday at the Charlestown Farmer's Market, you can drop off your electronic waste items for free from 9-noon! Things such as computers, cell phones, microwaves, televisions, etc. The only thing there is a charge for ($10) is the disposal of fridges, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. It is held at Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Road.
This week we received a check from the Feinstein Foundation for $250.73. This is our share of the $1 Million Food Challenge that was held in March and April. We will send this money to the food locker at Wood River Health Services.
FYI-On Saturday, Sept. 29, the diocese will sponsor a Safe Church Training session at St. Thomas from 9-4. This program is designed for adults working with children at the church.
School supplies are on sale. What we especially need are: 1 subject notebooks, Large pink erasers, Folders with pockets, 2 inch binders. School supplies will be distributed on Aug. 19 and Aug. 26.
WARM meal food items needed! We have a new menu this month and there still are a lot of items that need to be donated for Aug. 19. Sign up at church.
Bishop's Committee meeting on Aug. 12.
Only a few more weeks left for the Charlestown Farmer's Market. This week we sent another check to 1000 Jobs Haiti for $185.
This Friday at the Charlestown Farmer's Market, you can drop off your electronic waste items for free from 9-noon! Things such as computers, cell phones, microwaves, televisions, etc. The only thing there is a charge for ($10) is the disposal of fridges, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. It is held at Church of the Holy Spirit, 4150 Old Post Road.
This week we received a check from the Feinstein Foundation for $250.73. This is our share of the $1 Million Food Challenge that was held in March and April. We will send this money to the food locker at Wood River Health Services.
FYI-On Saturday, Sept. 29, the diocese will sponsor a Safe Church Training session at St. Thomas from 9-4. This program is designed for adults working with children at the church.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
COMING UP SUNDAY- AUGUST 5
This is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13). There will be coffee hour after church this week.
There are only a few weeks left at the Charlestown Farmer's Market. Come support our table as we sell things for 1000Jobs Haiti (see column to the left).
This weekend is the Charlestown Seafood Fest. Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown will be selling homemade brownies and ice cream. Visit their booth and support our neighboring Episcopalians.
Parish Picnic is Sat., Aug 11. Sign up at the church.
There will be a short Bishop's Committee meeting on Aug. 12
School supply distribution is set for Aug. 19 and 26 from 10am-2pm
There are only a few weeks left at the Charlestown Farmer's Market. Come support our table as we sell things for 1000Jobs Haiti (see column to the left).
This weekend is the Charlestown Seafood Fest. Church of the Holy Spirit in Charlestown will be selling homemade brownies and ice cream. Visit their booth and support our neighboring Episcopalians.
Parish Picnic is Sat., Aug 11. Sign up at the church.
There will be a short Bishop's Committee meeting on Aug. 12
School supply distribution is set for Aug. 19 and 26 from 10am-2pm
Thursday, July 26, 2012
COMING UP SUNDAY- JULY 29
This is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12). There will be coffee hour after church.
The parish hall is filling up with school supplies. We will be distributing these to local students on Aug. 19 and 26. All donations are welcome.
Our Fridays at the Charlestown Farmer's Market have been very successful as we have been selling items for 1000Jobs Haiti. It is a fabulous market with many diverse vendors. Read the column to the left for more information.
Our bishop-elect, Nick Knisely, will be at the Episcopal Conference Center in Pascoag this weekend to meet the camp staff. This camp is a great asset to our diocese. We have had 3 of our young people go this summer. And one of them loves it so much, he is going for 3 weeks!
The parish hall is filling up with school supplies. We will be distributing these to local students on Aug. 19 and 26. All donations are welcome.
Our Fridays at the Charlestown Farmer's Market have been very successful as we have been selling items for 1000Jobs Haiti. It is a fabulous market with many diverse vendors. Read the column to the left for more information.
Our bishop-elect, Nick Knisely, will be at the Episcopal Conference Center in Pascoag this weekend to meet the camp staff. This camp is a great asset to our diocese. We have had 3 of our young people go this summer. And one of them loves it so much, he is going for 3 weeks!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 22
This is the 8th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11). We will have coffee hour after church. Last Sunday we enjoyed some international treats during coffee hour. You can see the photos on the Facebook post in the right column.
Our Friday mornings at the Charlestown Farmer's Market have been very successful. This week we sent a check to 1000Jobs Haiti for $250. Come visit us our booth at the Farmers' Market (see more info in the left column.)
We are starting to collect school supplies for our backpack distribution. The filled backpacks will be given out on 2 Sundays, Aug. 19 and 26.
We will soon be getting a new set of steps leading into our parish hall. Thanks to all who donated to make this possible
Did you know that the sanctuary and parish hall of St. Thomas' are AIR CONDITIONED. Come join us on Sunday morning and cool off!!!!
Our Friday mornings at the Charlestown Farmer's Market have been very successful. This week we sent a check to 1000Jobs Haiti for $250. Come visit us our booth at the Farmers' Market (see more info in the left column.)
We are starting to collect school supplies for our backpack distribution. The filled backpacks will be given out on 2 Sundays, Aug. 19 and 26.
We will soon be getting a new set of steps leading into our parish hall. Thanks to all who donated to make this possible
Did you know that the sanctuary and parish hall of St. Thomas' are AIR CONDITIONED. Come join us on Sunday morning and cool off!!!!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
COMING UP SUNDAY-JULY 15
This is the seventh Sunday after Pentecost. After church this week we will have a special international coffee hour with treats from France, Germany and Switzerland.
We continue to sell things items from Haiti every Friday at the Farmer's Market in Charlestown. See the column to the left for more information.
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church met in Indianapolis from July 5-12. They convene every 3 years in different cities across the US. This is the legislative body of our church. Bishop Wolf, Bishop Joslin and 8 delegates from Rhode Island were in attendance along with an assortment of other visitors and volunteers from our Diocese. The two most noteworthy pieces of news from The Convention are that the convention approved the election of our Bishop-elect, Nick Knisely. This step is required for all bishops-elect before they can be ordained. The other news item that has been in the public media has to do with the approval of a blessing for same-gender unions. This means that priests can conduct services blessing the union of homosexual couples- as long as the diocesan bishop consents. This service is not considered a marriage. According to a national Church spokesperson, this blessing is a "theological response to a monogamous, committed relationship."
We continue to sell things items from Haiti every Friday at the Farmer's Market in Charlestown. See the column to the left for more information.
The General Convention of the Episcopal Church met in Indianapolis from July 5-12. They convene every 3 years in different cities across the US. This is the legislative body of our church. Bishop Wolf, Bishop Joslin and 8 delegates from Rhode Island were in attendance along with an assortment of other visitors and volunteers from our Diocese. The two most noteworthy pieces of news from The Convention are that the convention approved the election of our Bishop-elect, Nick Knisely. This step is required for all bishops-elect before they can be ordained. The other news item that has been in the public media has to do with the approval of a blessing for same-gender unions. This means that priests can conduct services blessing the union of homosexual couples- as long as the diocesan bishop consents. This service is not considered a marriage. According to a national Church spokesperson, this blessing is a "theological response to a monogamous, committed relationship."
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