Weekly Events

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.

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

If you wish to be confirmed; have come to the Episcopal Church from another Christian tradition and want to be received into the Episcopal Church; have already been confirmed but would like to reaffirm your faith; would simply like to learn more about the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church; then consider joining us for an 6-week confirmation class on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room for both adults and youth.  We will meet through April 1^st.  Confirmation ceremony will be held at St. Peters’ Cathedral on Saturday, April 6^th.

 

 

REGISTRATION FOR VBS

This is the last Sunday for Vacation Bible School

registration for parishioners only.

 

HISTORY CHANNEL-THE BIBLE

The History Channel mini-series, “The Bible”

begins March 3^rd from 8—10 p.m.  Rev. Lisa,

Jay Shull and Dr. Chuck Jones will be available by

twitter to answer any questions or comments.

Twitter address is @stthomasbible.  You must create

an account to participate.

Tuesday, February 26th

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

Wednesday, February 27th

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.  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. We will explore The Mystery of Easter.

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

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

Thursday, February 28tht

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, March 1st

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

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

 

Saturday, March 2nd

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

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

 

Sunday, The Third Sunday in Lent, March 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 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.

 

Monday, March4th

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

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

Confirmation Class is at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.

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

 

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

Blessings,

Pam Holley

Parish Secretary                  

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Service for Don Jaicks

Don Jaicks was a long time parishioner and an active member of
St. Thomas.  He served on several ministries such as an usher, a
counter and a member of the Vestry.  Don also enjoyed attending the
Wednesday evening Supper, Song and Prayer service.  He is survived
 by his wife Joan, daughter, Barbara, son, Stanley and grandchildren.

Don's memorial service is Saturday, February 23rd at 11 a.m. in the
Sanctuary.  A reception will following immediately after the service
in the Parish Hall. 

Lenten Teaching Series Begins Tonight (2/20/13)

Dig into potluck supper at 6 in the Parish Hall.  At 6:45, dig into the Baptismal Covenant using storytelling.  It's going to be fun! We're using the Pro/Claim curriculum developed by the Diocese of CA. Exciting! Program is five weeks; if you can't make every Wed night, come on the weeks you can. We'll finish at 7:30, spending entire evening in Parish Hall. Godly Play for kiddos, Youth Group for teens.

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.

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN

If you wish to be confirmed; have come to the Episcopal Church from another Christian tradition and want to be received into the Episcopal Church; have already been confirmed but would like to reaffirm your faith; would simply like to learn more about the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church; then consider joining us for an 6-week confirmation class on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room for both adults and youth.  We will meet from February 25—April 1^st.  Confirmation ceremony will be held at St. Peters’ Cathedral on Saturday, April 6^th.

 

REGISTRATION FOR VBS

Registration for Vacation Bible School is now

open to parishioners.

Tuesday, February 19th

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

Vestry Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room

 

Wednesday, February 20th

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.  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.

We will explore The Mystery of Easter with the Imposition of Ashes.

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

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

Thursday, February 21st

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 22nd
Holy Folders is at 10 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.

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

 

Saturday, February 23rd

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

Don Jaick’s Memorial Service is at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.  Reception follows in the Parish Hall.

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

 

Sunday, The Second Sunday in Lent, February 24th

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.

  

Monday, February 25th

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

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

Confirmation Class is at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.

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

 

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

 

Blessings,

Pam Holley

Parish Secretary

                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Color is Purple

Join us for Kids Leading Worship in Harmony Service 

THIS SUNDAY ( Yes, Tomorrow) February 17th at 10:00 a.m.

Can't wait to see what's in the Treasure Box!

Don't forget to wear your PURPLE

Lent Bagswill be available at the back of the Parish Hall before and after 10:00 a.m. Service

Thinking about Lent?

To be or not to be? That is the question.

What shall I do for Lent? Shall I give something up? Shall I take something on? Shall I make that change that I have been putting off? These are the usual questions that run around in our heads as we approach Ash Wednesday. Well, Ash Wednesday is here! Lent comes regardless of our choices or commitments. The  question really is will we be a part of it. How we enter into this time of reflection is personal. Choose that which challenges and inspires you heart and your faith.

What's Happening  for Children & Families

Lent Bags 

Beginning the First Sunday of Lent, Lent bags will be available for families to take home for use throughout the season of Lent.  Each bag will contain symbols of the season to allow families to talk informally about the journey of Jesus' life, the Cross and the Resurrection.

Godly Play

During the evenning Ash Wednesday service we will hold our regular meeting of Godly Play. The children will receive ashes and we will introduce the season of Lent through the Mystery of Easter.

This series, The Faces of Easter continues each Wednesday throughout the remaining weeks of Lent including Holy Week and beyond Easter with enrichment lessons on Crosses and Easter Eggs.

Sunday School

This year we will follow Seasons of the Spirit curriculum with special activities focused on Palm Sunday and Holy Week. Our kids have great memories of washing feet, sitting down to the Last Super and trying to carry the wooden cross. We look forward to more new experiences this year.

Graced Based Parenting

Continues on Monday evennings through March 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the Guild Room. Ten part series based on the book and video series by Dr, Tim Kimmel.  Learn how parenting with love & truth can provide a balance in you home and family. 

Parish-Wide Offerings happening in Lent

Come Tweet with us...

As we follow the mini series The Bible on the History Channel. The show will air as a ten week series on Sunday evenings begining 3-3-13. We will stay connected through twitter during the show time. This promises to be a fun and informative adventure.  Check out the sneek preview at www.history.com/the-bible.  For more information contact Jay Shull or Rev. Lisa Hamilton.

Confirmation/Inquirers Class

Begins Monday, February 25th at 6:30 in the Founders Room.  This six week session prepares canididates for the sacrament of Confirmation as well as answers questions, for those that may inquire, about the foundation  and practice of the Episcopal Church. Confirmation will be held at St. Peter's Cathedral on Saturday, April 6th at 11:00 a.m.. 

 Some Online Possibilities

Lent Madness - Begins Thursday, Feb. 14th. Follow the run for the Golden Halo as you have your chance to vote for your favorite Saint.  Check out Purple Fever, special March Madness music and most importantly the lives of many Saints who can inspire our spiritual journey. www.lentmadness.org

Feeding and Fasting - Credo   Join us this Lent for a full plate of insights. CREDO's daily Feeding and Fasting reflections are available in both text and audio; some reflections will end with questions to ponder and some will conclude with a suggested practice.  You can read, listen and reflect.  Receive the reflections in your inbox each morning via daily emails.

             http://episcopalcredo.org/publications/credo-reflection-series/Lent-2013/

Daily devotions based from Luther Seminary

Looking for spiritual refreshment? God Pause email devotions are short, meaningful reflections on the following Sunday's lessons and gospel delivered directly to your email box. By Sunday, you'll be ready for an extra meaningful worship experience. http://www.luthersem.edu/godpause/daily_view.aspx

Regularly Scheduled programs to consider...

Centering Prayer - Tuesday evenings at 6:00 in the Sanctuary.

Supper, Song & Prayer - Pro!Claim - 6:00 p.m.supper in the Parish Hall, Godly Play and Youth Group, 6:40 p.m. and Service begins at 6:45 p.m.

Silent Saturdays - Saturday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Holy Week

7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Monday through Friday

10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Monday through Friday

Palm Sunday - 8:00 a.m, Traditional Service, Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary and Harmony Service, Parish Hall

Monday - Wednesday Services will be held at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel

Maundy Thursday Service - 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Good Friday Services - 12 Noon & 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary followed by the Watch 8:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

Easter Vigil Service - 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Easter Sunday Services -  8:00 a.m, Traditional Service, Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary and Harmony Service, Parish Hall

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.

 

ANNIVERSARY OF A MARRIAGE

(Renewal of Marriage Vows)

You are cordially invited to participate in

THE ANIVERSARY OF A MARRIAGE

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

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

 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES 

Wednesday, February 13^th

7:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

and

7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary 

 

CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN

If you wish to be confirmed; have come to the Episcopal Church from another Christian tradition and want to be received into the Episcopal Church; have already been confirmed but would like to reaffirm your faith; would simply like to learn more about the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church; then consider joining us for an 8-week confirmation class on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Guild Room for both adults and youth.  We will meet from February 25—April 1^st.  Confirmation ceremony will be held at St. Peters’ Cathedral on Saturday, April 6^th.

 

REGISTRATION FOR VBS

Registration for Vacation Bible School is now

open to parishioners.

Tuesday, February 12th

Anniversary of a Marriage is at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

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

 

Wednesday, February 13th

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

Ash Wednesday Service is at 7:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

The Holy Eucharist is at 12 noon in the Chapel.

Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m.  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.  We will explore The Mystery of Easter with the Imposition of Ashes.

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

Ash Wednesday Service is at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

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

Thursday, February 14th

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 15th

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

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

 

Saturday, February 16th

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

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

 

Sandwich Sunday, The First Sunday in Lent, February 17th

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.

 

Kids Leading Worship is at 10 a.m. in the Harmony Service.

 

Sandwich Sunday follows each service in the Parish Hall.

 

 

 Monday, February 18th

Church Office Closed for Presidents Day.

AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.

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