Join us Wednesday, January 25th
after Supper, Song, & Prayer
at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary
as our new vestry nominees introduce
and share their personal history
to help in your voting decision.
Posted by PH
St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Saint Petersburg, FL
Monday, January 23, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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 red.
Tuesday, January 17th
Beginning Hand Bells is at 3:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Wednesday, January 18th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Margaret Kill will be our speaker. Please support Margaret 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 continue to explore the “Parables of the Good Sheperd.”
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Hand Bell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Thursday, January 19th
Holy Folders meet at 12:45 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Friday, January 20th
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Kids Movie Night/Date Night is from 6—9 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Saturday,January 21st
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 22nd
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 9:50—10 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. Join us for the Puppet Show.
Nursery hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.
Offering Envelopes are in the back of the church.
Monday, January 23rd
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
AA is at 12 noon in the Guild 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
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 red.
Tuesday, January 17th
Beginning Hand Bells is at 3:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Wednesday, January 18th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Margaret Kill will be our speaker. Please support Margaret 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 continue to explore the “Parables of the Good Sheperd.”
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Hand Bell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Thursday, January 19th
Holy Folders meet at 12:45 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal is at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room.
Friday, January 20th
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
AA Meeting is at 10 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Kids Movie Night/Date Night is from 6—9 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Saturday,January 21st
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany, January 22nd
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 9:50—10 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. Join us for the Puppet Show.
Nursery hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.
Offering Envelopes are in the back of the church.
Monday, January 23rd
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
AA is at 12 noon in the Guild 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
Friday, January 13, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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.
Tuesday, January 10th
New Beginning Hand Bell Organizational Meeting is at 3:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Vestry Meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Wednesday, January 11th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Prayer Line is at 11 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Kerry Carlisle will be our speaker. Please support Kerry 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 continue to explore Holy Baptism.
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Hand Bell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Thursday, January 12th
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.
Stewardship Meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Friday, January 13th
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,January 14th
Memorial Service for Shannon Knowlton is at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Youth Winter Jam—meet in the Snell Isle Parking Lot at 4:30 p.m.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 15th
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 9:50—10 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 hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.
Offering Envelopes are in the back of the church.
Blood Drive is located in the Cordova Parking Lot.
Sandwich Sunday—meet in the Parish Hall after the services to help make bologna and cheese sandwiches.
Golf Meeting is at 11:15 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Monday, January 16th
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.
Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Church Office is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
See you at many—or all—of these events.
Blessings,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary
Here’s your weekly reminder of all the programs, services and events at St. Thomas during the next several days.
Tuesday, January 10th
New Beginning Hand Bell Organizational Meeting is at 3:30 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Vestry Meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Wednesday, January 11th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Prayer Line is at 11 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Kerry Carlisle will be our speaker. Please support Kerry 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 continue to explore Holy Baptism.
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Hand Bell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Thursday, January 12th
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.
Stewardship Meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Friday, January 13th
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,January 14th
Memorial Service for Shannon Knowlton is at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Youth Winter Jam—meet in the Snell Isle Parking Lot at 4:30 p.m.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 15th
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 9:50—10 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 hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.
Offering Envelopes are in the back of the church.
Blood Drive is located in the Cordova Parking Lot.
Sandwich Sunday—meet in the Parish Hall after the services to help make bologna and cheese sandwiches.
Golf Meeting is at 11:15 a.m. in the Founders’ Room.
Monday, January 16th
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild Room.
AA is at 12 noon in the Guild Room.
Yoga is at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Church Office is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
See you at many—or all—of these events.
Blessings,
Pam Holley
Parish Secretary
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Memorial Announcement
Dear Parishioners,
It is with great sadness but also in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection that I inform you that Shannon Knowlton, a longtime parishioner, entered into eternal life this morning.
Shannon served as a Eucharist Minister and her smile will surely be missed. A service celebrating her life will be held at Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m.
With hope in Christ,
John Suhar
It is with great sadness but also in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection that I inform you that Shannon Knowlton, a longtime parishioner, entered into eternal life this morning.
Shannon served as a Eucharist Minister and her smile will surely be missed. A service celebrating her life will be held at Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m.
With hope in Christ,
John Suhar
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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.
Tuesday, January 3rd
Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Wednesday, January 4th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Ed McGrath will be our speaker. Please support Ed 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 Epiphany.
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Hand Bell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Thursday, January 5th
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, January 6th
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.
Godly Play Sleep Over is at 6 p.m. in the Library.
Saturday,January 7th
The First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 8th
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 9:50—10 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 hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.
Offering Envelopes are in the back of the church.
Monday, January 9th
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild 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
Here’s your weekly reminder of all the programs, services and events at St. Thomas during the next several days.
Tuesday, January 3rd
Centering Prayer meets tonight at 6—6:45 p.m. Come to the Sanctuary at 6 p.m. to experience the “peace that surpasses all understanding” through the silence of Centering Prayer.
Wednesday, January 4th
Men’s Bible Study is at 7 a.m. in the Guild Room.
Holy Eucharist with Healing is at 12 noon in the Chapel.
Supper, Song & Prayer is in the Parish Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Ed McGrath will be our speaker. Please support Ed 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 Epiphany.
Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.
Hand Bell Rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. in the Guild Room.
Thursday, January 5th
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, January 6th
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.
Godly Play Sleep Over is at 6 p.m. in the Library.
Saturday,January 7th
The First Sunday after the Epiphany, January 8th
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 9:50—10 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 hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery.
Children’s Chapel hours are 9:50 a.m. in the Nursery, coordinating with each service. Children will return to the service a the Offertory time.
Offering Envelopes are in the back of the church.
Monday, January 9th
Stretching & Toning is at 8:30 a.m. in the Guild 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
Monday, January 2, 2012
Women of the Word
Barbara talked about the view of God as one that “terrifies and mystifies”. There were questions about this view and Barbara discussed that there are individualistic views of God, that we may see Him/Her/It differently.
There has been a culturalization of “facts” about how we view God and this was proven as we took the Christmas IQ Test, devised by Chuck Jones. It was a relief to learn that this quiz was not to be used to judge our intellect; much less the presence of a brain; but it awakened us to the myths and stories which have been “developed” about the details of the birth of God’s son.
Did you know that Joseph wanted to break the engagement with Mary and that Mary left town for three months? ‘Tis true! We learned that there is no mention in the Bible about what method Mary and Joseph used to travel to Bethlehem or what the innkeeper told them about where to bed down when they arrived. Did you know that no animals were identified as attending Jesus’ birth or exactly what kind of shelter in which He was delivered? Did you know that when the three Wise Men found Jesus, he was living in a house? In the Bible it was only Matthew (who wrote to the Jews) and Luke (who wrote to the Gentiles) who wrote about their version of the Savior’s birth. Through the centuries the Christians have taken those recounts and added their own details and through those centuries, we have believed.
The best part of this December 22nd Bible class was hearing Marty Hallas sing again the St. Thomas’ hymn which she and her husband Don had crafted years ago and which she had sung the night before at Supper, Song and Prayer. Marty also read to us her Christmas poem, which she also had written and named “Gifts from God”.
It was another morning of friends sharing and learning and thanking God for all our gifts.
posted by Jill McGrath
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