COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 30

This is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8).  Join us at 9 am in our air conditioned sanctuary. Coffee hour and fellowship will follow the worship service.
For those who are interested, we will read a book together and discuss it later in the summer.  The book by Father Richard Rohr- a noted Franciscan priest and author.  The book is titled, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life.  You can get a copy on your own or sign up at church and we will order one for you.  All are welcome to join in.

COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 23

This is the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7).  This is the beginning of the green season in the church year (see the post on the right).
Last week the ceiling inside the sanctuary was repaired and the entire sanctuary was repainted.  It is bright and white and looks great. Many thanks to the Church Insurance Company who helped us out after a rainstorm last year caused roof shingles to fall off and a leak to occur inside the building.
Our shoe collection for Soles4Souls ended last week.  We collected exactly 100 pairs of shoes.  Thanks to Brighton Collectibles at Mohegan Sun who is shipping them to the collection center for free.

COMING UP SUNDAY-JUNE 16

This is the 1st Sunday after Pentecost, also known as Trinity Sunday.  It is the day that the church celebrates the unity of God in the persons of the Trinity- Father, Son, Holy Spirit, also called the Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.   This Sunday is also Father's Day!  Although it is not a church holiday, it is a day for showing love- and we are good at that at St. Thomas'.
This week, the inside sanctuary is being repainted.  If it is not done by Sunday, we will have our worship service in the parish hall.  Coffee hour will follow the service.

COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 9

This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost. In the Scriptural Book of Acts, this on the 50th day after Easter, the followers of Jesus were gathered in Jerusalem and the Holy Spirit was poured on them in the form of wind and fire.  Many people wear something red to church on this day to celebrate the gift of the Spirit. 
Last Sunday we welcomed Bishop Knisely to St. Thomas. There were 2 baptisms, 2 confirmations and 1 person was received into the Episcopal Church.  The church was packed and there was a great party to celebrate.  Some photos can be found on our Facebook (see lower right column of this page).
This Sunday there will be a Vestry meeting following the service.

COMING UP SUNDAY- JUNE 2

This is the 7th Sunday after Easter.  This week our guests will be The Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely, Bishop of the Diocese of RI, and his wife, Karen. The Bishop will preach and  preside over the liturgy which will include 1 baptism, 2 confirmations and 1 reception into the Episcopal Church.  Following the service, there will be a special coffee hour to celebrate our new members and to welcome the Bishop and his wife.  If you want to be baptized or confirmed-contact the priest.
The shoe drive is coming to an end (see post on right side of page).  We have already collected 50 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls.  Bring them to church this Sunday. 

COMING UP SUNDAY- May 26

This is the 6th Sunday of Easter.  During the liturgy we will remember those who have died serving our country on this Memorial Day Weekend. Coffee hour will follow the service.
Last Sunday, 7 people from St. Thomas visited the Episcopal Conference Center in Pascoag.  There was a spirit filled liturgy, a guided tour of the Camp and  lunch!   Check out the photos on our Facebook page on the lower right side of this page.
Our shoe drive is underway- see the flyer to the right.  As of now we have 41 pairs of shoes.  We are hoping to make it to 100 by next month.
Ascension Day is Thursday, May 30.   We will have a service at 6pm, followed by a hotdog, potluck dinner. All are welcome.  The church will supply the hotdogs and buns, you bring a dish to share.  You will be on your way home by 7:30.

COMING UP SUNDAY-MAY 19

This is the 5th Sunday of Easter.  Following the 9 am worship service this week, there will be a field trip to the Episcopal Conference Center (ECC) in Pascoag,  We will attend the 11am worship service at ECC, followed by an open house.  Anyone who is interested can join us.  We will leave St. Thomas' at 9:50.  If you would like to go on this trip, contact the priest for more details.
The shoe drive is  underway and the box is overflowing (see the post on the right side of this page for details).  We will be accepting gently used shoes until June 2.