This is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost- Proper 8. We will continue our use of the alternative Eucharistic rite throughout the summer. This Sunday begins our Summer Sunday Fun-day program! It will meet at 9am for the next 6 Sundays and is open to all children.
The blood drive will be coming up in just 3 weeks. If you would like to make an appointment to donate blood at the church on July 20th, visit this website: ribcdonor.org
The residents of Alton voted last Saturday to move forward with the proposal to establish a public water system in the Alton area. Currently residents in Alton (including St. Thomas') rely on wells for their water. The water district will move forward to see if a public system can be constructed.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 23
We had a wonderful celebration last Sunday at St. Thomas'. At our coffee hour we welcomed a new Chariho graduate, two newlyweds and a parishioner with new knees. It was a great day!
This Sunday is the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7). We will be continuing with our alternative Eucharistic rite.
This Saturday, June 22, there is an important vote for the Alton Water District. All those living in Alton are encouraged to vote. See the notice on the left column.
Next Sunday, June 30, is the first of our Summer Sunday Fun-day. All children are invited to attend. It will meet from 9-9:30 am.
This Sunday is the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7). We will be continuing with our alternative Eucharistic rite.
This Saturday, June 22, there is an important vote for the Alton Water District. All those living in Alton are encouraged to vote. See the notice on the left column.
Next Sunday, June 30, is the first of our Summer Sunday Fun-day. All children are invited to attend. It will meet from 9-9:30 am.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 16
This is the 4th Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 6). We are continuing our use of alternative Eucharistic rites throughout the summer.
This is a busy Sunday at St. Thomas'. It is Father's Day and it is the day we celebrate our high school and college graduates. Both of these are non liturgical, but they are part of our family celebration.
Please note the postings on the left. The Alton Water Distict will have an important meeting and vote this month. The Blood Drive will be held on July 20.
Once again this summer we will be selling items that have been handmade in Haiti. This effort is sponsored by a RI organization known as 1000Jobs Haiti (1000jobshaiti), The items will be sold at the Charlestown Farmer's Market on Fridays from 9:30-1pm. The Farmer's Market is held on the grounds of Church of the Holy Spirit at 4150 Old Post Road (Charlestown Farmers Market)
This is a busy Sunday at St. Thomas'. It is Father's Day and it is the day we celebrate our high school and college graduates. Both of these are non liturgical, but they are part of our family celebration.
Please note the postings on the left. The Alton Water Distict will have an important meeting and vote this month. The Blood Drive will be held on July 20.
Once again this summer we will be selling items that have been handmade in Haiti. This effort is sponsored by a RI organization known as 1000Jobs Haiti (1000jobshaiti), The items will be sold at the Charlestown Farmer's Market on Fridays from 9:30-1pm. The Farmer's Market is held on the grounds of Church of the Holy Spirit at 4150 Old Post Road (Charlestown Farmers Market)
Thursday, June 6, 2013
COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 9
This is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 5). There will be a Bishop's Committee meeting after church.
Throughout the month of June, we will continue using an alternative Eucharistic rite. Last week was the first Sunday and it seems to have been well received.
On Monday, June 10, we will have a parish luncheon at the Richmond Country Club at 12 noon. All are welcome to come.
On Sunday, June 16, we will have a special celebration at coffee hour to celebrate our graduates. Speak to the vicar if you would like to have someone included in this celebration.
Check the tab at the top of the page to view the events coming up this summer. We are looking forward to our Summer Sunday Fun-day that begins at the end of the month.
Throughout the month of June, we will continue using an alternative Eucharistic rite. Last week was the first Sunday and it seems to have been well received.
On Monday, June 10, we will have a parish luncheon at the Richmond Country Club at 12 noon. All are welcome to come.
On Sunday, June 16, we will have a special celebration at coffee hour to celebrate our graduates. Speak to the vicar if you would like to have someone included in this celebration.
Check the tab at the top of the page to view the events coming up this summer. We are looking forward to our Summer Sunday Fun-day that begins at the end of the month.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 2
This is the second Sunday after Pentecost. It is beginning of what the church calls Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time continues throughout the summer and fall and concludes with the beginning of Advent in December. This time period is also known as the Green Season since green altar hangings are used on these Sundays.
This Sunday we will use an alternative Eucharistic rite found in the book entitled, Enriching our Worship I. The use of this rite has been approved by the Episcopal Church and by our bishop.
There are 3 alternative rites in this book. We will use a different one each in June, July an August. The sermon this Sunday will discuss why there are alternative rites.
Our Summer Sunday Fun-day program will begin on June 30. There is no church school in the summer and these 6 sessions on Sunday mornings will provide a time for younger children to engage in some learning and fun.
The last day of Tuesday Tutoring for this school year will be June 4. Students will be treated to some special refreshments that day. Thanks to all the dedicated tutors and students who made this new program a success. Plans are already underway for the fall program that will resume on September 24.
Blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 20. Sign up in the parish hall if you can donate blood.
This Sunday we will use an alternative Eucharistic rite found in the book entitled, Enriching our Worship I. The use of this rite has been approved by the Episcopal Church and by our bishop.
There are 3 alternative rites in this book. We will use a different one each in June, July an August. The sermon this Sunday will discuss why there are alternative rites.
Our Summer Sunday Fun-day program will begin on June 30. There is no church school in the summer and these 6 sessions on Sunday mornings will provide a time for younger children to engage in some learning and fun.
The last day of Tuesday Tutoring for this school year will be June 4. Students will be treated to some special refreshments that day. Thanks to all the dedicated tutors and students who made this new program a success. Plans are already underway for the fall program that will resume on September 24.
Blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, July 20. Sign up in the parish hall if you can donate blood.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
COMING UP SUNDAY- MAY 26
This is Trinity Sunday. This feast, which always falls on the Sunday after Pentecost, celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity-the 3 persons of God- Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is one of the seven principal feasts in the Episcopal Church calendar. In some parishes, it is customary to recite The Creed of Saint Athanasius on this day (it is found on page 864 in the Book of Common Prayer.) This creed is a rich exposition on the doctrine of the Trinity.
As we move into summer, there are many activities that we have planned in June and July. Refer to the tab at the top of the page to learn about events in the coming weeks.
As we move into summer, there are many activities that we have planned in June and July. Refer to the tab at the top of the page to learn about events in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
COMING UP SUNDAY- MAY 19
This is the Feast of Pentecost. It is the 50th day after Easter. This feast commemorates the day that the Holy Spirit blew into Jerusalem after the resurrection and landed like tongues of fire on the disciples. Many people wear red to church this day to symbolize the spirit.
We will celebrate 2 baptisms this day. Following the service the Paschal Candle will be extinguished. It was lit on Easter morning and remained burning for the 50 days of the Easter season (it was only virtually burning when no one was in the building!) It is also the last week of church school for the season.
There is a Bishop's Committee meeting after church and the WARM meal will be prepared after church.
Beginning next month we will explore some trial liturgies at our Sunday worship. The bishop has given us permission to use some alternative eucharistic rites. More details to follow.
A teenager in our parish is working on a new project called Summer Sunday Fun-day! On six Sunday mornings, there will be special activities for children at 9am (church school does not meet in the summer.) For the dates of these activities, go to the tab at the top of the page labelled In the Coming Weeks.
We will celebrate 2 baptisms this day. Following the service the Paschal Candle will be extinguished. It was lit on Easter morning and remained burning for the 50 days of the Easter season (it was only virtually burning when no one was in the building!) It is also the last week of church school for the season.
There is a Bishop's Committee meeting after church and the WARM meal will be prepared after church.
Beginning next month we will explore some trial liturgies at our Sunday worship. The bishop has given us permission to use some alternative eucharistic rites. More details to follow.
A teenager in our parish is working on a new project called Summer Sunday Fun-day! On six Sunday mornings, there will be special activities for children at 9am (church school does not meet in the summer.) For the dates of these activities, go to the tab at the top of the page labelled In the Coming Weeks.
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