Thursday Notes:
January 12, 2017

Newcomer Luncheon
Visitors and Guests of St. Thomas, we invite you to meet our rectors and staff and fellowship with us at our Newcomer Luncheon on Sunday, January 15!


Are you new to St. Thomas? Would you like to learn more about our parish? We would be delighted to have you join us for our Newcomer Luncheon in the Parish Hall,
on Sunday, January 15, immediately following our 10:30am Rite II Eucharist service. 

Come and meet our rector and members of our vestry and church staff, ask any questions you may have about St. Thomas, learn more about our vision for the future and provide us with the opportunity to visit with you and your family while we break bread together. 

Call our office to sign up for a plate, or easily RSVP online at: www.tom1604.org/newcomer-lunch


Tackle Hunger with Souper Bowl Donations
Canned food drive begins January 15 through February 5



St. Thomas is teaming up with "Souper Bowl" and the SA Food Bank. Join us to "tackle hunger" in San Antonio by dropping off dry or canned goods after church in Gosnell Hall in the labelled bins from Jan 15 - Feb 5. 


To learn more information, call or text Spencer Stocker at: 210-255-0006.


Jr. Daughters of the King Meeting
Meets this Sunday, Jan 15, after the 10:30 service

Our Jr. Daughters of the King will meeting this Sunday after the 10:30 service. Questions, please contact Angie Souder.


Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 16

Our church and school offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

We will be open for normal business hours on Tuesday, January 17!


Vestry Meeting
Monday, January 16, at 6:30pm

Vestry members, please mark your calendars!! The January meeting will be on Monday, January 16, at 6:30pm.


Men's Traveling Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, January 17, at 11:30am

The MTLB will meet on Tuesday, January 17, at Naples, 14602 Huebner Road, Ste. #126, 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.


Art & Faith Class
Tuesday, January 17, at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall

Art and Faith meets Tuesday, January 17, at 6:30pm. We will be creating Anglican Rosaries in the Parish Hall. 

Please contact the church if you need babysitting at 210-494-3507.


"Believe" Classes Return to Wednesday Nights
January 18, Believe class returns at 6:30pm in Parish Hall

Wednesday night "Believe"
class returns this Wednesday, January 18 
at 6:30pm in Parish Hall. We will be resuming the study with Chapter 16.

Questions about any of our "Believe" classes, contact the church office at 494-3507.


Men's Meat Burning
Thursday, January 19, at 6:30pm

Men's Meat Burning - Thursday, January 19, 2016 - 6:30 pm - Host: Greg Murray 1503 Tarton Lane, San Antonio

Theme: NFL -- Wear your favorite NFL team's shirt, cap or colors.

You can bring anything you would enjoy grilling and eating ---- steak, sausage, chicken, burger. The sides, dessert and beverage are provided. First timers are very welcome. Join us for conversation and camaraderie.

Questions, please contact Wayne Stoeber: 210-859-2172


Most Honored Woman Celebration
Sunday, January 22, after the 10:30am service

DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
Most Honored Woman  Anniversary Luncheon

On Sunday, January 22nd, after the 10:30
service: The Daughters of the King are hosting a Luncheon to honor our remarkable nominees for
the Most Honorable Woman Award.

All St. Thomas Women are invited to attend.  Click here to view the Evite. A donation of $10 will be
appreciated. 

Questions? Call Jackie Worthington @ 490-6478 or Missy Denney @ 262-3664.


First Communion Class
Sunday, January 22, at 9am

Our First Communion classes at St. Thomas will begin Sunday, January 22, at 9am, for children starting at kindergarten age.

To sign up a child for class or for more information, please contact Cathy Villani at the church office: 494-3507 ext. 223 or email her at [email protected]


San Antonio Rampage Game
Attention all 4th through 12th Graders!! See below for more details!

SA RAMPAGE GAME!! 
ALL 4-12th Graders
Sunday, January 22nd
The ATT Center
Leave: St. Thomas Youth 
Building at 2:15pm
Game: Starts at 3:00 PM, 
Back approx. 6:00 PM
Cost: $25 includes hotdog, 
chips & drink
RSVP: By January 15th to 
or 210-255-0006



Equipped Overnight Retreat
January 27-28 at St. David's Episcopal Church, for all 6th - 12th Graders

Equipped Overnight Retreat & Service:
Online Registration: http://www.tom1604.org/equipped/
Who: 6-12th Graders
Where: St. David's Episcopal Church
1300 Wiltshire Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
Cost: $40
(checks to be made out to St. David's Episcopal Church, Check Memo: Equipped)
When: January 27-28, 2017
Drop off: 6:30pm on Friday, Jan 27 
(please come having eaten dinner on Friday night.)
Pick up: 3pm at St. David's Episcopal Church
Questions: Contact  Spencer at [email protected]   or 210-255-0006



School Open House
Saturday, January 28, from 9am to 11am. Check us out online at www.stthomaskids.com



Come and see what makes our school so awesome at our Open House event on Saturday, January 28, from 9am to 11am! Special discounts on tuition available to our parishioners! Know somebody looking for an incredible academic program combined with spiritual growth for their children? Share us on Facebook or recommend us to a friend!!

For more information about our school and our Open House event, call Robin at 494-3509 or check out our website at www.stthomaskids.com


Save the Date for the Annual Parish Meeting
Our 2017 Meeting will be Sunday, January 29, after the 10 o'clock service!



Save the date for our Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 29, after church! Our 9:15am contemporary and 10:30am Rite II Eucharist will be combined into One Service at 10:00am!! (However, our 8:00am Rite I Eucharist will still be held at it's usual time).

Then we invite you to come and enjoy great fellowship with us over a catered meal in the Parish Hall! Find lunch reservation forms in the January 2017 Clarion and in this week's bulletin. It is also available at our website here.

At the meeting, you will hear a report on this past year at St. Thomas by all of our ministries and the vision for the upcoming year! It's a great way to find out more about St. Thomas and our ministries! Everyone is invited to come!


No Adult or Children's Sunday School
Two Services on Sunday, January 29: 8:00am and 10:00am. No Children's or Adult Sunday School on Jan 29 because of the Parish Meeting.

Just a reminder: On  Sunday, January 29, there will only be two services, a Rite I Eucharist at 8:00am and a Rite II Eucharist at the special time of 10:00am to allow more time for our Parish Meeting directly after the service. 

There will be no Adult or Children's Sunday School or Children's Chapel. January 29th is a Fifth (Family) Sunday, so we will have a children's sermon at the 10:00am service.

However, there will still be a First Communion Class held at 9:00am.

Questions? Call the church office at 494-3507.