MARDI GRAS

Fun, Family, Friends, Fellowship, Fine New Orleans Food and Jazz.  What a Great Evening to Enjoy at St. Thomas at a reasonable price.  Ticket sales end on Sunday Feb. 3: Adults-$20, Youth 13-18-$10, and Children 12 and under eat Free.  Tickets are available in the office as well as at the 8am and 10am services.  Don’t miss Your Opportunity to support St. Thomas’s Two Haiti Mission Teams. 

Weekly Events at St. Thomas

Hello Everyone,

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.

 

GRACE BASED PARENTING

Monday at

6:30—7:30 p.m.

Guild Room

Sign up with childcare and books will be

available through the church office.

 

 

CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY 

Join the St. Thomas Family for the

Celebration of New Ministry for

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

and

The Reverend John Suhar

Sunday, February 3^rd, 2013

at 4 o’clock p.m.

A reception will follow immediately

in the Parish Hall.

 

 

BLESSING OF A PREGNANT WOMAN 

“Blessing of a Pregnant Woman” will be offered

February 3^rd at any of our Sunday services to celebrate the

giver of life.  An announcement will be made during each

 service to come up for a prayer of blessing.

 

ANNIVERSARY OF A MARRIAGE

You are cordially invited to participate in

THE ANIVERSARY OF A MARRIAGE

Tuesday, February 12^th at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Sign-up sheets are on the Portico and in the Parish Hall.

Tuesday, January 29th 

Jr. Handbells is at 3:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Centering Prayer is at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Haiti Mission Team Meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room.

 

Wednesday, January 30th

Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.

The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon in the Chapel.Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.    Anne Elstun will be our speaker.  Please support Anne with your prayers and presence.  Everyone is welcome!

Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Handbells is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Thursday, January 31st

Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Chancel Choir is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.

 

Friday, February 1st

Holy Folders is at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.

AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

 

 Saturday, February 2nd

Harmony Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

 

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany,  February 3rd

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 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Youth Group will meet at 9—9:50 a.m. in the Youth Room.  Come and be a part of this great group!
Nursery available from 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery coordinating with each service.  Children will return to the service at the Offertory time.
Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Celebration of New Ministry Service is at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  A reception immediately follows in the Parish Hall.

 

Monday, February 4th

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Parenting Class is at 6:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.  Nursery is available.

 See you at many—or all—of these events.

 Blessings,

Pam Holley

Parish Secretary

                  

 

 

 

 

So Much Happening In Children's Ministries - Check it OUT!

Movie Night this Friday

Kids Night Out at St. Thomas means Date Night for Parents!

Date: Friday, January 25th

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Place: Parish Hall

Cost: $6 per child

Includes Pizza with Fruit Plate, Drinks and Dessert Bar

Games, crafts & a movie. Please call or
email the church office to RSVP.

Annual Town Hall Meeting

We Invite all Families to Attend

Date: Sunday, January 27th

Time: Immediately following 10:00 a.m. Services 

Place: Parish Hall

This is a great time to see all that is happening in our Parish. We will elect  four new vestry members and every vote is important to our future as a Parish.  Child care will be extended to 12:00 noon in the nursery/library area for all children, infant to 5th grade.

We're throwing a Super Bowl Party for Beacon House

January/February Sunday School Outreach

Date: Preparing now threw Sunday, Feb 3rd. Sign up sheets are available at Sunday School sign in, Portico & Parish Hall or you may call or email the church office.  

Time: We'll  deliver to the Beacon House after 10:00 a.m. Service on Super Bowl Sunday.

Items we would like to include: Wings, pizza, chips & dip or other snacks, drinks, paper products and decorations.  The kids will be cooking again during Sunday School this week so we will have the sweets covered! Thanks for your support!!

Stay tuned for detailed info on Mardi Gras, Godparents Day, Kids Leading Worship & Outing for The Bridge all coming up in February!

Weekly Events at St. Thomas

 

Hello Everyone,

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.

 

SILENT SATURDAYS

Adult Offering

7 a.m. Centering Prayer

Sanctuary

 

GRACE BASED PARENTING

Monday at

6:30—7:30 p.m.

Guild Room

Sign up with childcare and books will be

available through the church office.

 

CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY

Join the St. Thomas Family for the

Celebration of New Ministry for

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

and

The Reverend John Suhar

Sunday, February 3^rd, 2013

at 4 o’clock p.m. 

A reception will follow immediately

in the Parish Hall.

 

MARDI GRAS BENEFIT DINNER 

Friday, February 8^th – 6:00 p.m.

Tickets on sale now – BUY EARLY!

HAITI GIVING TREE

Choose from a variety of options to

support our mission teams going to Haiti.

Dollar amounts range from $10 on up.

Children’s donations - $2-$5.

BLESSING OF A PREGNANT WOMAN

“Blessing of a Pregnant Woman” will be offered

February 3^rd at any of our Sunday services to celebrate the

giver of life.  An announcement will be made during each

 service to come up for a prayer of blessing.

 

TOWN HALL MEETING

Come one, come all!  Your voite counts!

Sunday, January 27^th

The meeting directly follows the 10 a.m. services

in the Parish Hall.

Refreshments served, child care will be provided.

 

Tuesday, January 22nd

Jr. Handbells is at 3:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Centering Prayer is at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

 

Wednesday, January 23rd
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.

The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon in the Chapel.

Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.  Nominees to the vestry will be our speakers.  Please support our nominees with your prayers and presence.  Everyone is welcome!

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.  Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5^th grade children. 

Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Handbells is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.

 

 

Thursday, January 24th

Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Chancel Choir is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.

 

Friday, January 25th
Holy Folders is at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

 

Saturday, January 26th

Silent Saturdays is at 7 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Harmony Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

 

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany,  January 27th

 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!
Nursery available from 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery coordinating with each service.  Children will return to the service at the Offertory time.
Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Town Hall Meeting follows the 10 a.m. services in the Parish Hall.

 

Monday, January 28th
AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.
Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Parenting Class is at 6:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.  Nursery is available.
 

See you at many—or all—of these events.

 

Blessings,

Pam Holley

Parish Secretary

                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Events at St. Thomas

Hello Everyone, 

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.

                SILENT SATURDAYS

7 a.m. Centering Prayer

Sanctuary

 GRACE BASED PARENTING 

Monday Evening 

6:30—7:30 p.m.

Guild Room

 Childcare is available. Nursery opens 6:15
Great turn out this week. We have only one book left. 
If you are still interested in attending please let us know ASAP
so that we can order more books. 

 CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY 

Join the St. Thomas Family for the

Celebration of New Ministry for

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

and

The Reverend John Suhar 

Sunday, February 3^rd, 2013

at 4 o’clock p.m. 

A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.

THE  GIFT  OF  LIFE 

On Sunday, January 20, 2013

St. Thomas and Florida Blood Services

will be hosting a blood drive.

Please plan to donate a pint of blood at the church between

8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

To make an appointment please sign-up on the portico or

call the church office at 896-9641.

ST. ThOMAS TOWN HALL MEETING
Come One, Come All
Your vote counts!
Sunday, January 27th 
directly following 10:00 a.m. Services
in the Parish Hall. 
Refreshment will be served. Child care provided.  

MARDI GRAS BENEFIT DINNER
Friday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets on sale now - Buy Early!

HAITI GIVING TREE
Choose from a variety of options to support our mission teams going to Haiti. Dollar amounts range from $10 on up.  Children's donations $2-$5.

Tuesday, January 15th

Centering Prayer is at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Wednesday, January 16th

Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.

The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon in the Chapel.

Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.  Vestry nominees Karen Barmmer, Scott Stiles, Chris Finch, and Ted Badger will be our speakers this week. Please support them with your prayers and presence.  Everyone is welcome!

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.  Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5^th grade children. Our focus will be Holy Baptism.

Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Handbells is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Thursday, January 17th

Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.

Chancel Choir is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.

Friday, January 18th

Holy Folders is at 10 a.m. in thel Founders’ Room.

AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

Saturday, January 19th

Silent Saturdays is at 7 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Harmony Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany,  January 20th

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!
Nursery available from 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel begins at 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery coordinating with each service.  Children will return to the service at the Offertory time.
Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Youth Band Rehearsal is at 12 Noon in the Parish Hall.

 Monday, January 21st

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Grace based Parent will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.  Nursery is available.

 See you at many—or all—of these events.

 Blessings,

Pam Holley
Parish Secretary

                  

Weekly Events at St. Thomas

Hello Everyone, 

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.

 

SILENT SATURDAYS

Adult Offering

7 a.m. Centering Prayer

Sanctuary

 

 GRACE BASED PARENTING 

Monday, January 14^th

6:30—7:30 p.m.

Guild Room

Sign up with childcare and books will be

available through the church office.

 

CELEBRATION OF NEW MINISTRY 

Join the St. Thomas Family for the

Celebration of New Ministry for

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

and

The Reverend John Suhar 

Sunday, February 3^rd, 2013

at 4 o’clock p.m. 

A reception will follow immediately

in the Parish Hall.

 

 

THE  GIFT  OF  LIFE 

On Sunday, January 20, 2013

St. Thomas

and

Florida Blood

Services

will be hosting a blood drive.

Please plan to donate a pint of blood at the church between

8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

To make an appointment please

sign-up on the portico or

call the church office

at 896-9641.

 

Tuesday, January 8th

Jr. Handbells is at 3:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Centering Prayer is at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Vestry Meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.

 

Wednesday, January 9th

Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.

The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon in the Chapel.

Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.  Michael Blatz will be our speaker.  Please support Michael with your prayers and presence.  Everyone is welcome!

Godly Play is at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.  Godly Play is for Pre-K thru 5^th grade children. 

Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Handbells is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.

Thursday, January 10th

Women of the Word is at 9 a.m. in the Library.

Chancel Choir is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.

 

Friday, January 11th

Holy Folders is at 10 a.m. in thel Founders’ Room.

AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.

 

Saturday, January 12th

Silent Saturdays is at 7 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Harmony Rehearsal is at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

 

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany,  January 13th

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!
Nursery available from 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel begins at 9:45 a.m. in the Nursery coordinating with each service.  Children will return to the service at the Offertory time.
Sunday School is at 9:50 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Youth Band Rehearsal is at 12 Noon in the Parish Hall.

 

 Monday, January 14th

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

Parenting Class is at 6:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.  Nursery is available.

 See you at many—or all—of these events.

 Blessings,

Pam Holley
Parish Secretary