Alleluia- Christ is Risen!!! We had a wonderful Holy Week that culminated with an Easter Vigil and an Easter Sunday service. There was 1 baptism on Saturday night and on Sunday morning the church was packed. You can view photos from the weekend to the right of this post on our Facebook page (you don't have to be a member of Facebook to see them).
The Easter season continues until the Day of Pentecost-June 12. The Paschal Candle will burn and our altar hangings will be white throughout this season.
This Sunday, May 1, we will have another baptism. It is also preschool Sunday and there will be a church school class for toddlers as well as the older students.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
COMING UP EASTER SUNDAY-April 24
We will celebrate the feast of the Resurrection on Sunday at 9 am. There are Holy Week services all week- Thursday. Friday and Saturday night. Check out the tab at the top of this page for a complete list of Holy Week services.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
COMING UP SUNDAY-Apr.17
This week is PALM SUNDAY. We will begin our service outside with a procession with palms. The rest of the HOLY WEEK schedule is posted on the tab at the top of this page. We are having a yard raking session after church on Sunday if you can stay to help out.
Lilies and other potted flowers are needed for our Easter altar. You can drop them off at the church.
We received an update from Operation Militray Kids. They were grateful for all of our Hero Pack donations. They were distributed on March 25 when a recent company deployed. Each child of a deployed soldier was given a hero pack and a medal since they, too, have to endure a hardship while their parent is away. Check out the photos on our Facebook post to the right of this column.
Lilies and other potted flowers are needed for our Easter altar. You can drop them off at the church.
We received an update from Operation Militray Kids. They were grateful for all of our Hero Pack donations. They were distributed on March 25 when a recent company deployed. Each child of a deployed soldier was given a hero pack and a medal since they, too, have to endure a hardship while their parent is away. Check out the photos on our Facebook post to the right of this column.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
COMING UP SUNDAY-Apr. 10
This is the 5th Sunday in Lent. Church school will meet this week and there will be a Bishop's Committee meeting following the service. Choir will rehearse at 8:15 am. Our parish raised over $500 at the WARM Shelter Bowl-a-thon last week. Thanks to all who bowled, donated and cheered on our team (see the photos on the Facebook page to the right of this column). Information about Holy Week and our services can be found on the tab at the top of this page. Contact the vicar if you have any questions.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
COMING UP SUNDAY-Apr. 3
This is the 4th Sunday in Lent, also known as mid-Lent Sunday.
The preschool class will meet this week as well as the other church school classes.
The St. Thomas' Tom Katz will participate in the WARM center Bowl-a-thon this Sunday. The event takes place at Alley Katz in Westerly from 1-4pm.
In April, we are continuing with our food collection for the Feinstein food challenge.
Summer camp brochures have arrived! The Episcopal Conference Center in Pachoag, RI hold summer camp weeks for youth of all ages. Financial assistance is available. Pick up a brochure at the church, or contact the Diocesan office for more information.
Cub Scout Pack 91 is forming at St. Thomas'. There will be an organizational meeting on Thurs., Apr 7 at 6 pm at the church. This pack is open to all boys in grades K-4 in the Chariho and Bradford area. Boys and a parent are invited to attend this meeting.
The preschool class will meet this week as well as the other church school classes.
The St. Thomas' Tom Katz will participate in the WARM center Bowl-a-thon this Sunday. The event takes place at Alley Katz in Westerly from 1-4pm.
In April, we are continuing with our food collection for the Feinstein food challenge.
Summer camp brochures have arrived! The Episcopal Conference Center in Pachoag, RI hold summer camp weeks for youth of all ages. Financial assistance is available. Pick up a brochure at the church, or contact the Diocesan office for more information.
Cub Scout Pack 91 is forming at St. Thomas'. There will be an organizational meeting on Thurs., Apr 7 at 6 pm at the church. This pack is open to all boys in grades K-4 in the Chariho and Bradford area. Boys and a parent are invited to attend this meeting.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
COMING UP SUNDAY-MAR. 27
This is the 3rd Sunday in Lent. Church school will meet this week. We are in the midst of our Episcopal Charities campaign and your pledges and donations are welcome. The choir will meet at 8:15 am- tenor voices wanted!
The schedule for lectors and acolytes is being prepared. New volunteers are needed. If you would like to take part in one of these ministries, speak to the vicar.
The schedule for lectors and acolytes is being prepared. New volunteers are needed. If you would like to take part in one of these ministries, speak to the vicar.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
COMING UP SUNDAY-MAR. 20
This is the 2nd Sunday in Lent. The choir will meet at 8:15 am (tenor voices needed!) Church school will meet and the senior class will prepare the WARM meal. There will be a liturgy committee meeting after the service.
This Sunday we welcome Mr. Russ Partridge from WARM as our Episcopal Charities speaker (click on our ministries tab to learn about WARM). You can make a pledge to Episcopal Charities this week.
The Lenten book group will meet on Wednesday nights (see the column to the right).
Our drive for Operation Military Kids was a great success!! We collected 139 items for the Hero Packs. (click on the ministries tab to learn about OMK, too) Thanks to everyone for their great generosity.
This Sunday we welcome Mr. Russ Partridge from WARM as our Episcopal Charities speaker (click on our ministries tab to learn about WARM). You can make a pledge to Episcopal Charities this week.
The Lenten book group will meet on Wednesday nights (see the column to the right).
Our drive for Operation Military Kids was a great success!! We collected 139 items for the Hero Packs. (click on the ministries tab to learn about OMK, too) Thanks to everyone for their great generosity.
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