COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 22

This is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24).  Church school will meet.  During coffee hour fellowship this week, the congregation will work on Blessing Bags. What is a Blessing Bag? Have you ever seen a person in a parking lot who is asking for monetary assistance?  Now you can help out by handing that person a Blessing Bag.  It will have some snacks and personal care items, as well as a note about God's love.  If you have any extra samples or travel size toiletries that you don't need, we can use them for this project. 
All Saints Sunday will be celebrated on Nov. 5.  
Our annual Veterans Day celebration will be on Nov. 12.  Worship is at 9 am and the party begins at 10 am.  Bring a veteran with you!
See the notice (upper right column) about the upcoming Learn and Lead.  On Friday, Nov. 3, there will be a day filled with workshops.  Everyone is welcome to sign up for this free event!  Our Diocesan Convention will be held the next day, Nov. 4

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 15

This is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23).  The WARM meal will be prepared this Sunday. Church school will meet and this week the class will be making Blessing Bags.  What is a Blessing Bag? Have you ever seen a person in a parking lot who is asking for monetary assistance?  Now you can help out by handing that person a Blessing Bag.  It will have some snacks and personal care items, as well as a note about God's love.  If you have any extra samples or travel size toiletries that you don't need, we can use them for this project.  The church school class will be working on this throughout October and we will all stuff some bags and write a note  during coffee hour on Oct. 22.
Save these dates!  Nov. 5 we will celebrate All Saints Sunday and baptisms will be celebrated (contact the priest if you want more information.)  Nov. 12 is the annual Veterans Day Celebration.  All veterans and their families are welcome to join us.  

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT. 8

This is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22).  There is no church school since this is a holiday weekend.  There will be a vestry meeting after worship this week.
Last Sunday, there was a great turnout for the Blessing of the Animals-1 horse, 2 goats, 9 dogs and 17 humans.  Check out the pictures on our Facebook page (click the link on the lower right side of this page).
There are many events coming up in the weeks ahead.  For more information, click on the tab at the top of the page.

COMING UP SUNDAY- OCT.1

This is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21).  There is no church school this week.  Following the worship service, there is coffee hour fellowship.
At 1:30 pm on Sunday, there will be a Blessing of the Animals service on the front lawn.  Bring your favorite pet (or stuffed animal).  There will be cider, snacks and biscuits following the service.
October is a busy month at St. Thomas!  Check the tab above for upcoming events.

COMING UP SUNDAY- SEPT. 24

This is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20). Church school will meet.  After the service this week, the congregation will make some No-Sew Fleece Scarves that will be given to those who worship at Church Beyond the Walls in Providence.
The Fall Parish Luncheon will be held on Monday, Sept. 25 at the Richmond Country Club.  All are welcome!  Contact the priest if you want to attend. 
Next Sunday, on October 1 there will be a service of the Blessing of the Animals at 1:30.  Bring your pets and furry friends.  Bring a human friend, too!
There are lots of things coming up this Fall. Check the tab at the top of the page for more information.

COMING UP SUNDAY- SEPT. 17

This is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 19).  Church school will meet.  For the month of September, the church school class and the congregation are taking part in a project to make No-Sew Fleece Scarves that will be given to those who worship at Church Beyond the Walls in Providence.

Our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, has asked all Episcopalians to be mindful of those who are suffering from hurricanes, floods and fires.  He asked that we pray, donate and act. In response to his  request,  our congregation acted. This week, along with St. Thomas, Greenville, RI, we sent off a stuffed envelope to St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Houston.  It was filled with cards, pictures and checks.  There are copies of the pictures in the parish hall.  The checks totaled about $2000 that will be used for their flood relief in Houston neighborhoods.

Our summer outreach project has come to an end.  Our parishioners spent Fridays in the summer selling goods for  1000 Jobs Haiti  at the Charlestown Farmer's Market.   Thanks to everyone who helped staff the table this year.  We will send off a check to them for $1200! 

Save the date- On October 1 there will be a service of the Blessing of the Animals at 1:30.  Bring your pets and furry friends.  All are welcome!
There are lots new things coming up this Fall. Check the tab at the top of the page for more information.

COMING UP SUNDAY-SEPT.10

This is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 18).  This is a very busy Sunday at St. Thomas!  This is the first week of Church School!  The class will meet from 9am- 9:20.  The children will enter the worship service at the time of the Peace.  Children ages 4-11 are welcome to join the class. Contact the priest for more information.
After worship, the congregation will gather around the altar to take a photo to send to St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Houston.  We have been collecting money (along with St. Thomas, Greenville, RI) and we will send them a check for their relief work in the community along with some notes and photos.
During coffee hour this week, items from 1000 Jobs Haiti will be for sale.  This summer we sold over $900 worth of goods for them at the Farmer's Market.  Thanks to all the parishioners who staffed the table every Friday.
The Vestry will meet after church this Sunday.