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"Honor God & Bless Others"
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Thursday Notes:
February 23, 2017
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Prayers for Missy Denney
It saddens us to share that Missy Denney was struck by a car and injured while in Corpus Christi at Diocesan Council. She was admitted to a hospital in Corpus and so we ask your faithful prayers as she continues to heal in weeks ahead.
Thank you for your prayers!!
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Election of the Bishop Suffragan
The Election of the Bishop Suffragan, held at the 113th Diocesan Council will be on Saturday, Feb 25! If you are interested in following along with the election, you can visit the nominees speeches at the Discernment Forum video here
and view all the potential candidates at:
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Episcopal School Sunday
Sunday, February 26! Come worship with our Episcopal School families at our 10:30 service!!
Mark your calendar for a celebratory worship at 10:30am for Episcopal School Sunday. We will give God special thanks for St. Thomas Episcopal School staff, parents, and kids. All school families, staff families, and church families are invited to gather for worship as our Episcopal School leads the 10:30 service.
Our school also gives special discounts to parishioners! To learn more about enrollment and other features of our awesome school, give us a call at: 210-494-3509 or visit our school website at: www.stthomaskids.com
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Jr. Daughters of the King Meeting
Sunday, February 26 after the 10:30 service
After the 10:30am service, our Junior Daughters will meet on Sunday, Feb 26. For more information, please contact Angie Souder: 240-682-5446.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Shrove Tuesday, February 28! Supper from 6pm-8pm. Come early for the freshest cakes!
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, supporting our 2017 youth missions, will be on Tuesday, February 28, from 6pm-8pm in Parish Hall.
Cost: $6 per plate. We'd like to get pre-orders by February 19, so we have an idea of how much food to plan for.
Place your order in advance with the order form found in this Sunday's bulletin or online at:
www.tom1604.org/shrove-pancakes/ Online payments are now available through Paypal or a credit card.
To volunteer to help with cooking and clean-up, please contact Spencer at 210-255-0006.
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Men's Traveling Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, February 28, at 11:30am
The MTLB will meet on Tuesday, February 28, at
Freetail Brewing Co, 4035 North Loop 1604 W #105, at 11:30am. Come join us for intelligent conversation and fellowship!
Contact John Keith for a ride to the lunch or with questions: 210-710-5009.
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Ash Wednesday Services
Save the date for Ash Wednesday, March 1st.
We will have three services for the Imposition of Ashes.
Ash Wednesday services mark the beginning of Lent. They will be on Wednesday, March 1st.
Come for the Imposition of Ashes:
the services times are 7:00am, 12-noon and 7:00pm.
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Baptism Class Cancelled
Our Baptism class for March has been cancelled. Please stay tuned for our next scheduled class in the summer if you are interested.
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Lent Bible Study & Soup Supper
Save the Date for our Lenten Bible Study: Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm. Begins on Wednesday, March 8!
What: Lent Bible Study & Soup Supper
When: March 8-April 5
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Where: Parish Hall
Why: Dinner and Study - Grow in Faith
Please contact the church office at 210-494-3507 to register or register online at your convenience at our website:
www.tom1604.org/lent-study/
Childcare is available upon request for younger children.
If you are interested in bringing your school-aged children and want children's lessons for the study
please contact Cathy Villani at 494-3507 ex. 223 or email [email protected]. (
Children's lessons will not be provided if not requested in advance.)
We also welcome help with the soup and salad suppers.
Look for sign-up sheets for the Lenten suppers or find sign-ups available on the online registration page.
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L
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Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30am, beginning in Lent (March 1 - April 13)
Join us in morning prayer as part of your Lenten discipline. During Lent (March 1 - April 13), we will have two Morning Prayer services in the Chapel each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 am. We use the Morning Prayer service from the Book of Common Prayer, and all are welcome.
If you have questions, please contact Ron Lorton: 210-494-4712.
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Youth Confirmation and Adult Confirmation/Episcopal 101 Classes
Save the dates for our Confirmation Classes & Episcopal 101 Classes.
Begins Sunday March 5th- May 14th
Meet at 9:15am in the Conference Room
Adult Confirmation and Episcopal 101
Begins April 5th- May 10th
Meet at 6:30pm in the Conference Room
To Register
Call the Church Office at 210-494-3507.
Online registration coming soon.
(childcare available upon request)
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Youth Happening in McAllen
Happening at St. John's in McAllen, March 3-5.
All 10th thru 12th Grade
March 3-5, 2017
St. John's, McAllen
Cost is $50; scholarships are available.
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Donations are Needed for St. Thomas Episcopal School Gala Silent Auction
Save the date for our amazing Episcopal School Gala! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 1!
We need donations of gala items from St. Thomas families for our silent auction, such as golf outings, jewelry, services and gift certificates.
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