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"Honor God & Bless Others"
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Thursday Notes:
September 22, 2016
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Thank you for your Blood Donations 
We had a great blood drive last Sunday and we appreciate your donations!
Last Sunday, we had one of our best blood drives ever, with 23 blood donations successfully given and more who tried to help with the blood bank's shortage! The blood bank thanked us for the terrific job our parish did and promised us two trucks for our next drive in December!
We really appreciate everyone who took the time to give to this vital cause!
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St. Tom 20's and 30's Pub Theology
Sunday, September 25, at the Hoppy Monk.
We will meet Sunday, September 25, at 6:45pm, talking about spirituality while sharing a pint.
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Come As You Are Youth Worship
Sunday, September 25, at 5pm
All ages are invited to come to our awesome youth-led worship on Sunday, September 25, at 5:00pm. Dress comfortably and be yourself, we welcome you just as you are.
CAYA is a youth led worship service that encourages youth to praise God, be who you are, wear what you want, and grow in love.
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School Cookie Dough Fall Fundraiser
Continues to October 3
St. Thomas Episcopal School PTF is sponsoring a cookie dough Fall Fundraising Program. Our school would really appreciate your help if you'd like to participate. This project is for the whole family and everyone can help with just a small amount of time and effort.
We all agree on one thing, our children are the most important people in our community, and with added funds, we will continue to provide the extras that enrich our educational environment.
Please contact our school for more information at: 210-494-3509
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Men's Traveling Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, September 27, at 11:30am
The MTLB meets on Tuesday, September 27, at: Pam's Kitchen in Elms Shopping Center, 11826 Wurzbach Rd, 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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Art & Faith Class
Tuesday, September 27, at 6:30pm in Parish Hall.
Come create amazing things with us at our Art & Faith class on Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30pm in Parish Hall. Express your own creativity while enjoying the fellowship and connection to God. This month, our project is creating lovely handmade windchimes. Childcare is provided upon request.
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Habitat Build in Kerrville
We'll be carpooling from St. Thomas on Saturday, October 1. Find more information about the build at www.habitatkerr.org
Last week the Episcopal Church in Kerrville, St. Peter's, raised the walls on their build. Father Chuck and Judy are going on Saturday, Oct. 1st. You can carpool with them from the church parking lot. Any that are interested, please contact Judy Thompson asap
at 887-2916 or
[email protected].
The website for Habitat in Kerrville is
http://habitatkerr.org. There is a Volunteer Button and everyone going should complete that form. Judy will let everyone know what time to gather at St. Thomas. You may choose to volunteer at other times as well, not just on Oct. 1.
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Parish Blessing of the Animals
 Sunday, October 2nd, at 2pm
Save the date! Our Parish Blessing of the Animals in celebration of St. Francis Day, will be on Sunday, October 2nd, at 2pm.
Come and join Chuck and Beth in the courtyard for a service giving thanks for God's creation and most especially the pets that are so dear to us.
After the blessing of your pets, treats and pictures will be available. Please bring pets on a leash or in a carrier. All dogs and their owners are welcome to come to the Hoppy Monk for fellowship and fun afterwards.
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Upper Crust "Fall Back" Luncheon
Thursday, October 6, at 11:30 in Parish Hall
We're Falling Back into Fall at the Upper Crust "Fall Back" Luncheon on Thursday, October 6, at 11:30am in the Parish Hall.
All adults 55+ are warmly welcomed to join us for a delicious meal, games and great fellowship!
Please RSVP if you'd like to attend to Kathy Todt: 210-
710-1811, or Bill Hammett: 210-859-8835, so we can keep count of how many plates to prepare.
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Church & School Work Day
Saturday, October 8, from 8am to 12pm
Our church and school families are encouraged to help with projects around campus to prepare for the fall season on Saturday, October 8, from 8am-12pm. We'll be unloading pumpkins for the Pumpkin Patch.
Contact Kathleen: 210-494-3507, ex. 202.
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Midlife Madness Spurs Party
Saturday, October 8, 7pm at the Nelson's Residence
Put on your Spurs finery and come on over to cheer on the Spurs in their opening home game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Partake in some fine food and fun fellowship with your fellow mid-lifers. We will provide the beverages and we ask that you bring your favorite snack to share with the group.
Please RSVP and let the Nelson's know if you can come:
(210) 286-3277
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Youth Sunday
Sunday, October 9.
You won't want to miss this special Sunday where our youth will be leading the service: music, reading and serving. Middle School and High School volunteers are needed.
Also our New Beginnings retreat has been cancelled for October. It will be rescheduled for 2017, so stay tuned!
Call or text our youth minister Spencer Stocker: 210-255-0006
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School Pumpkin Patch
October 9 - October 31
We hope that you will stop by and find your perfect pumpkin with us! Our Pumpkin Patch will be open daily from 9am-4pm. Volunteers are needed to work shifts at the patch.
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School Spirit Night at Willie's Ice House
Tuesday, October 11 from 4pm to closing.
Join us at Willie's Ice House from 4pm to closing on Tuesday, October 11 and enjoy a delicious meal with us that also benefits our Episcopal School! We'll be having a blast at Willie's on the 281 access road:
15801 U.S. 281 Access Rd
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Visit the website here.
For more information about our Spirit night, please contact Robin at our school: 494.3509.
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Fall Women's Gathering
October 14-16, at Camp Capers
At the 2016 Fall Women's Gathering, we will explore discipleship in a community of supportive women. The weekend allows time for relaxation, renewal and refreshment. The fall gathering is Oct 14-16 at Camp Capers with Bishop Laura Ahrens.
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Art & Faith Expo at the Bishop Jones Center
Special reception on Sunday, October 23, from 2pm-5pm. The exhibit will be hanging at the Bishop Jones Center until mid-November.
Cathedral House Gallery will host
 an art exhibit by our Art and Faith Group. All parishioners, family, and friends are welcome to come and see the works created over the past year. There is a reception on Sunday, October 23 from 2pm to 5pm, honoring the Art & Faith works of art. The exhibit will be hanging until mid November and can be viewed anytime between the hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
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"Trunk or Treat" Fall Festival
Ladies Bible Study continues on Thursdays at 1:30p.m.
We invite families to browse our Pumpkin Patch and take costumed pictures before heading to the parking lot for our "Trunk or Treat". Our Pumpkin Patch will be open from 9am and our Trunk and Treat will start at 3:00pm. There will be plenty of games, treats and food for all. Our event will end by 5:00pm so families can return home in time to trick-or-treat in their own neighborhoods or attend other events.
We invite parishioners to come early to set up your vehicles. "Trunk or Treat" means you will be giving out candy or goodies to trick-or-treaters from the trunk or back of your vehicle. Participants may come in family-friendly costumes (or not), decorate their vehicles and hand out candy. Please bring lots of candy, non-melt and no chocolate or nuts, to hand out. A special prize will be awarded for the most creatively decorated trunk.
Questions, call Missy Denney at: 262-3664 or the church office at: 494-3507.
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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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Register Now for the Bishop's Golf Classic
Friday, November 4 at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio
November 4th is less than two months away, but there is still time to form a team.
Each year the proceeds of the Bishop's Golf Classic help children from around the diocese attend our diocese's exemplary camping programs. During the 2016 summer season, scholarship assistance allowed hundreds of youth to make friends, sing songs, swim, play, hike, explore, and learn more about living a life of faith at Camp Capers, Duncan Park, and Mustang Island Family Camp. Let's make sure that just as many kids (or more!) can attend camp next summer.
The tournament date is Nov 4, 2016. The location is Canyon Springs Golf Club. Please follow the link below to register, sponsor, and support this year's event. Remember, this is Bishop Lillibridge's final classic as Diocesan Bishop. Let's line up the shot and swing towards sponsorship goals honoring his service to the Diocese of West Texas and our camping programs!
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Update on our Campus Security Gates
Campus security gates are now equipped with cameras and will only be open certain hours during the week.
For the safety of our school families and parishioners, the campus security gates are now equipped with cameras.
During the week, the gates will be locked except during specified church events and school drop-off (7:00-8:30am) and pick-up (2:45-3:30). If you push the buzzer at the gate you will be let in by the office and will be granted access to all buildings with interior access points.
On Sundays, the gates will be unlocked and open for all 3 of our church services. There have been vehicles broken into on campus, so please be sure to lock your vehicles and do not leave any valuables, such as purses or electronic devices in plain sight.
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Landscape Rocks from Church Labyrinth Available
The beautiful landscaping rocks formally used for the church labyrinth are now available to take home with you for personal use. Parishioners are welcome to come and take home as many of these lovely landscaping rocks to beautify your homes as you would like.
Please do not take the rocks loaded on the trailer, only the ones on the ground. Please be advised they are on a first-come, first-serve basis, so come claim yours as quick as you can!
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