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"Honor God & Bless Others"
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Thursday Notes:
August 25, 2016
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Rally Day & Backpack Blessing
Sunday, August 28. Two worship services, 8:00 and 10:00! Fellowship after the 10:00am service in Parish Hall!
Don't forget Rally Day and Backpack Blessing this Sunday!
Rally Day is the special Sunday we set aside to celebrate our ministry and life together. All church and school families are welcome to celebrate with us!
- There is a Rite I worship at 8:00 am and a Combined Rite II Worship at 10:00 am with a backpack blessing for our students and commissioning for our teachers.
- After the 10am service, all are invited to lunch together in the Parish Hall.
- Join in the fun with carnival games, face-painting, and activities for children and the young at heart to enjoy.
- Please dress comfortably for the occasion.
- Bring your friends and family and come celebrate with us!
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Youth Volunteers Needed for Rally Day
Sunday, August 28. Setup begins at 9 a.m. in Parish Hall
Youth Volunteers are Needed on Sunday, August 27th at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall to help with Rally Day Set-up and helping with games.
To volunteer, please call Spencer Stocker, Youth Minister at 210-255-0006.
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No Children's Chapel or Sunday School
Sunday, August 21st & Sunday, August 28th
There will be no Sunday School or Children's Chapel next Sunday, August 21st or on Sunday, August 28th because of our Rally Day service.
Our Sunday School and Children's Chapel programs will resume for the fall on Sunday, September 4th.
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Men's Traveling Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, August 30, at 11:30am
The MTLB meets on Tuesday, August 30, at: El Marisol, 10003 NW Military Hwy #2107, at 11:30am. All gentlemen of the parish are welcome to join us for good conversation and fellowship.
Contact John Keith for a ride to the lunch: 210-710-5009
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"Believe" Bible Study
Classes begin the week of September 4.
This coming year we are all invited into working together towards strengthening our formation as Christians. Believe is a unique spiritual growth experience that takes you on a journey to think, act, and be more like Jesus.
We will study 10 key beliefs of the Christian faith, 10 key practices of a Jesus-follower and 10 key virtues of becoming more like Christ.
Classes begin the week of September 4.
Click here for more information and our current class schedule.
Questions and enrollment for classes, contact Cathy Villani at: 494-3507 ex. 223 or [email protected]
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Youth Kickoff Events
Wednesday, August 31st and Labor Day, September 5th!
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Middle School Fall Kickoff BBQ this Wednesday, August 31st from 6-7:30 PM at the St. Thomas Playground. Come get to know our Staff and Program! All Middle School Students and Families are Invited!
High School Fall Kickoff Swim Party on Monday, September 5th at Sonterra Country Club from 5-7pm, including food.
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Sunday Night Live for High School Students is 5-7pm on September 11th!
Leaving St. Thomas Youth Room for the diocese at 4:30pm. Worship, Games and Music are led by our College Missions Dept. We'll be back at St. Thomas by 8pm. RSVP to Spencer by Sept. 10th.
For more information or to RSVP call Spencer Stocker, Youth Minister at 210-255-0006
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Offices Closed on Labor Day
Monday, September 5
Our church and school offices will be closed on Monday, Sept 5 for the Labor Day weekend! We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept 6th!
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Book Club
Tuesday, September 13, at 10am in the library
Book Club will meet Tuesday, September 13, 10:00 in the Library. [note the second Tuesday, not the usual first Tuesday ] We will discuss "Mobey -Duck" by Donovan Hohn. This is a true story of 28,000 bath toys lost at sea and of the beachcombers, oceanographers. and environmentalists who went in search of them. How many were recovered?? This is a good geography lesson.....an added bonus.
All are welcome.
Contact Louise Miner for more on Book Club: 210-497-4281
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Community Outreach Meeting
Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30pm
Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 6th beginning at 6:30 at the Thompson home: 16719 Ledgestone.
Please let me know if you would like to join our committee. For info contact Judy Thompson 210-887-2916.
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Bridge Bunch
Thursday, September 8, at 10:15am. We meet at the Egg & I off Sonterra Blvd.
We play bridge regularly at The Egg and I on Sonterra Blvd. Our next game is Sept 8 at 10:15. If you haven't played before, come check us out! We have room for more players.
Call Ellie Hillegass at 210-492-3738, to reserve your seat.
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Baptism Preparation Class
Saturday, September 10th, 9am to noon
In order to be baptized this fall at St. Thomas, you must attend a class to discuss the sacrament of Baptism. Our next class will be on Saturday, Sept 10, from 9am to 12pm. Childcare is available (by request).
For more information, please contact the church office at: 494-3507 or find the application online at:
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Newcomer Luncheon
Sunday, September 11, after the 10:30am service
Are you new to St. Thomas?
We invite you to join us after the 10:30am service on Sunday, September 11, for our Newcomer Lunch in Parish Hall! You'll get to visit and fellowship with our rectors, staff and Vestry and learn more about St. Thomas!
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Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, September 12 - Friday, September 16
All are welcome to come to our Fall Scholastic Book Fair. It will be held the week of Sept 12-16 at St. Thomas. Proceeds from the book fair benefit our school. Students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair with their class, but the book fair will also be open before and after school hours.
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Haven for Hope Ministry
Monday, September 12, at 3pm. Meet to carpool from the church parking lot.
If you would like to join our Haven for Hope ministry, please meet at the church at 3pm on Monday, Sept 12.
For questions or more information, please contact Lori Harmon at 210-493-8959 or
[email protected]
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School Spaghetti Dinner
Tuesday, September 13, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us on Tues, Sept 13 for a fun, family dinner night from 5:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall.
Contact Robin at our school for tickets at 210-494-3509.
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Adult Choir Rehearsals
Rehearsals continue Wednesday Nights at 7pm
Make a joyful noise and join our choir here at St. Thomas! Adult choir rehearsals are on Wednesday nights in the church at 7pm.
If you are interested in joining our choir or learning more information about the St. Thomas music ministry, please contact Ryan Becker at 494-3507 ex. 220 or
[email protected].
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Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bible Study
New study begins Thursday, September 15 at 1:30p.m.
*Thursday Afternoon Bible Study*
*"JOHN The Gospel of Wisdom" by Michael Card*
"....Card invites readers to enter into Scripture...at the level of the imagination...."
Join us as we 'listen to John' as he describes who Jesus is and what Jesus did.
Beginning Thursday September 15th at 1:30 p.m.
*You are invited to call Martha Hubby 210-490-0609 to reserve a book*
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Golf Group
Saturday, September 17. Shotgun start at 8:30am.
The next tournament for the St. Thomas Golfers is scheduled Saturday, September 17 at the Alsatian Golf Club in Castroville. The shotgun start is scheduled at 8:30am and the cost is $35.
If you'd like to play, please contact Steve Scheidker at 210-422-8866 or [email protected] by Tuesday, Sep. 13 at noon.
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St. Thomas Blood Drive 
Sunday, September 18, at all 3 services
Our next blood drive is Sunday, Sept 18! Donations are critical; just one blood donation can save 3 people!
The Bloodmobile will be present in our parking lot to take donations during all 3 services. Avoid the waiting lines by signing up early for a donation time.
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New Beginnings Middle School Retreat
High School staff are also needed! Contact Spencer Stocker: call or text 210-255-0006 or email [email protected]
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Daughters of the King Most Honored Woman
The Commission for Women's Ministries and the Diocese of West Texas invite you to choose an honored woman or women from your congregation. We'd like you to prayerfully consider who you might choose to nominate. More than one name may be presented for consideration.
Please contact Pam Currier: 481-5772 or email:
[email protected] with questions or for more information.
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Tuesday Afternoon Volunteer Receptionist
Tuesdays from 12:30pm to 4:30pm, starting Aug 16th.
A volunteer receptionist is needed for Tuesday afternoons once school starts, answering phones and assisting with church projects. 4 hour weekly commitment. Training will be provided.
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