Thursday Notes:
May 19, 2016

VBS Youth Volunteers Needed
Volunteer for our VBS at St. Thomas! June 6 - June 10!

Teens, don't forget to sign up for VBS! Cathy only has a limited amount of helper spots left!!  It's a lot of fun and you'll have a great time!! Contact Cathy Villani asap at: 210-494-3507, ex. 223!
 

Vacation Bible School at St. Thomas
June 6-10. Ages 4 yrs through 5th grade. Registration is now open!



Vacation Bible School
Ages 4 yrs-5th grade
2016 Theme:
"Creative You: Made in the Image of God"

Find our VBS registration forms in Gosnell Hall or download here from our website!

For more information or to volunteer for VBS as an adult helper, contact Cathy Villani at: 210-494-3507 ex. 223.


Our Thanks to the Junior Daughters and our Sharing Faith Coordinator and Hosts

We want to recognize what a wonderful job the Junior Daughters of the King did on their service project last Saturday, by cleaning and organizing areas on our campus. They went above and beyond what was asked just to an excellent job on their project! We really appreciate their hard work! 

St. Thomas would also like to say a very special thank you to Angie Souder for organizing the week of Sharing Faith dinners and lunches for the parish, and for the meals she helped prepare. She did such a fabulous job! We also thank all our dinner hosts and moderators throughout the parish for helping us have such a wonderful time of fellowship!
 

Blood Drive
Great job! 22 units of blood were donated last Sunday!

We had a great blood drive last Sunday at St. Thomas, with 22 units of blood donated by parishioners! The blood bank has told us how consistent St. Thomas is about giving donations and what a huge difference we've made in the community! 

We really do appreciate everyone who contributed to this vital lifesaving cause.


EfM Graduation
Sunday, May 22, at the 10:30 service

Education for Ministry (EfM) Graduation
Sunday, May 22, 2016
10:30 Service
All former EfM graduates are invited to attend and be recognized along with our newest graduates. 
 

Come As You Are Youth-Charist
Sunday, May 22, at 5pm. 

All ages are invited to our youth led worship at 5:00pm on Sunday, May 22, in the Sanctuary.  CAYA is a youth led worship that encourages youth to praise God, be who you are, wear what you want, and grow in love.  


St. Tom 20's and 30's
Sunday, May 22, at 6:45pm.

Pub Theology at Little Woodrows. Please note the time change to 6:45pm. Talking about spirituality while sharing a pint. 

Contact Beth:  bwyndham@tom1604.org  for more information.

 

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

The MTLB are meeting for lunch on Tuesday, May 17 at: Richter's Antler Cafe, 1 Sun Valley Dr, Spring Branch, at 11:30am. 

Call John Keith with questions or for a ride to the lunch: 210-710-5009.



Clarion Crew
Thursday, May 26 at 12pm

Our Clarion Crew will meet and assemble the church newsletter on Thursday at noon. Contact Martha Gaston: 830-438-8415 to volunteer.



Men's Meat Burning
Thursday, May 28, at 6:30pm. 

Due to Sharing Faith, our Meat Burning event will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 6:30pm. Jeremy Wyndham is our host: 13638 Liberty Oak. 

Questions, contact Wayne Stoeber 210-859-2172 or wstoeber@sbcglobal.net


Parish Picnic & Worship in the Park
Sunday, May 29, Bullis County Park at 10:00am. (8:00am service will be at St. Thomas campus at the usual time).



Don't forget Sunday, May 29th is our Parish Picnic!  We will have the regular 8:00 am service at St Thomas.  The other two services will be combined into one service at 10:00 and held outside at Bullis County Park (if it doesn't rain)  at Old Blanco Road & Borgfeld. If rained out, we will hold the picnic portion in Parish Hall.

There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage wraps and all the fixins.  Bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will provide water, but bring your own drinks (no glass containers allowed). 

 

Also bring bikes or things the children will want to play with...there might even be a possibility of a softball game!

Come and enjoy the fun and fellowship of your fellow parishioners!  
 

Baptism Class
Saturday, June 4, from 9am to 12pm



Been wanting to be baptized yourself or have a child baptized at St. Thomas? Our next Baptism Class is on Saturday, June 4, from 9am to 12pm.  RSVP today to be baptized in the summer or fall! 
 
In order to be baptized at St. Thomas, you must attend a class to discuss the sacrament of Baptism. Class attendance is  mandatory if you are planning a baptism in the summer or fall. 

Our next available class is Saturday, June 4, from 9am to 12pm. Childcare is available by request, please let us know in advance. 

Please contact the church office ASAP at: 210-494-3507 or  email us today for more information.


Children's Christian Formation
No Sunday School or Children's Chapel on Sunday, May 29 or Sunday, June 5

There will be no Sunday School or Children's Chapel on Sunday, May 29 (we'll be off-campus at the park) or Sunday, June 5. VBS at St. Thomas begins the following week, June 6 through June 10, and summer children's programs will begin on Sunday, June 12.

For more information about children's summer Christian Formation, please contact our director Cathy Villani at: 210-494-3507 ex. 223.


RSVP's Needed for our Youth Summer Events
Limited spots available! Call or text Spencer at: 210-255-0006!

RSVP's NEEDED: Local Mission Week, June 27-30
6th-12th grade local mission week! Serving at Daily Bread Ministries, June 27-30. More details soon. To participate or if you have questions, contact Spencer at 210-255-0006.

RSVP's NEEDED: NOLA Mission Trip, July 17-23
Hosted by Church of the Annunciation in New Orleans, LA Find the Participant Sign-up forms and more information available at our website now: www.tom1604.org/youth/