Here’s your weekly reminder of all the programs, services and events at St. Thomas during the next several days. Please take particular notice of all events in colored print.
ADULT EDUCATION CONTINUES
A study of the Book of Common Prayer
will take a two (2) week hiatus for
Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday
It will resume on Sunday, April 15th at 9 a.m.
FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT CONTINUES
A nine week study for women’s fellowship
Monday, April 2th at 7 p.m.
In the Guild Room
SEDER MEAL
PLEASE JOIN US
WEDNESDAY OF
HOLY WEEK
6 P.M., April 4th
FOR A SEDER MEAL
Sign-up sheets to attend are on the Portico and in the Parish Hall.
We still need volunteers to prepare specific dishes for the meal. Respond by email or call the
Church office at 727-896-9641. Deadline is March 30th.
THE BELLS OF ST. THOMAS TO PLAY
EASTER MORNING
Our Handbell Choir will play three anthems during the Prelude time Easter Sunday. We invite you to begin your Easter experience by coming at 7:45 or 9:45 a.m., to enjoy the bells Easter! It will be an amazing and exciting experience!
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD!
We want you to bring one bell or many bells to church on Easter Sunday. Ring them any time you hear, say or sing the word, “ALLELUIA.” Join in the joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead in this wonderful display of praise and thanksgiving!
ALTAR GUILD REMINDERS
March 31st General Cleaning at 9 a.m.
April 5th Maundy Thursday; Stripping of the Altar at the service.
YOUR WEEKLY FOOD DONATIONS
Your loving weekly food basket donation goes to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic
Food Bank. The Food Bank distributes this food to over 50 partner agencies
throughout the community. Among them are Free Clinic’s We Help Services,
Women’s Residence and Beacon House.
St Thomas has donated 184 pounds of food so far in just March of this year! Way
to go! The on going need is great and your continued support is blessed. Staples
such as cereals, juice, peanut butter, and canned meats are always needed. Never will “buy one and get one free” at the grocer go farther.
Outreach
REGISTRATION FOR VBS
Mark your calendar—June 25—29th, 2012
for the Adventure of a Life Time
Registration open for the community
Tuesday, March 27th
Beginning Handbell rehearsal is at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Centering Prayer is at 6—6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Wednesday, March 28th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Seder Meal Meeting is at 5:15 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Pam Holley will be our speaker. Please support Pam with your prayers and presence.
Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5th grade children. We will explore the “Mystery of Easter.”
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Handbell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Thursday, March 29th
Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Friday, March 30th
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Holy Folders meet at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Saturday, March 31st
Altar Guild Cleaning is at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Service for Mary Ellen Smith, Bishop Dabney Smith’s wife, is at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Harmony Band Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Choir Room.
The Sunday of the Passion, April 1st
Sunday Services are at 8 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary, 10 a.m. Harmony in the Parish Hall, 10 a.m. Traditional in the Sanctuary and 6 p.m. in the Chapel.
Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room. Come and be a part of this great group!
Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Canterbury Library.
Nursery available from 9:45 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Children’s Chapel begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Guild Room, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.
VBS registration opens to the community.
Stewardship Meeting is at 11:15 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Youth Band Rehearsals is at 12 noon in the Parish Hall.
Monday, April 2nd—HOLY WEEK
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Women’s Bible Study is at 9 a.m. in the Library.
AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.
Handbell Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Fruits of the Spirit is at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Monday Holy Week Service is at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.
Stewardship Meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
See you at many—or all—of these events.
Blessings,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary
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