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THE EPISTLE:
July 24, 2025
| | Everybody's Pub Theology! | | |
Everybody's Pub Theology
TONIGHT, July 24,
6 PM at PaPPo's
Please Fr. Donavan for Everybody's Pub Theology tonight, Thursday, July 24, from 6–7:30 p.m., at PaPPo's Pizzeria, at 7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, for great fellowship, good food, tasty drinks, and hearty discussion!
| | Backpack and School Supplies Distribution | | |
Help Wanted!
Distributing Backpacks, TOMORROW,
Friday, July 25, from 3 PM - 6 PM
Thank you to our St. Thomas family! With you, we received and packed well over 100 backpacks and school supplies bags! We started distributing the backpacks this morning at St. Thomas and will continue our distribution again tomorrow, Friday, July 25, from 3 PM-6PM in the church parking lot. If you'd like to help with the distribution, or if you have any questions about the Backpack Ministry, please contact Debbie Harriman at 256-509-6606 with any questions.
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Pray the Rosary
TOMORROW, Friday, July 25
at 12:05 PM
Join us to Pray the Rosary every other Friday at 12:05 p.m. Each prayer session lasts around half an hour and includes the reading of each scripture passage for the five decades of either the Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, or Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. If you’ve never prayed the Rosary before, we always have Rosary beads available and written directions to help you fully participate in this meaningful, scriptural, and contemplative prayer practice.
| | Adult Christian Formation Summer Break | | |
Sunday Morning Adult Christian Formation will return on August 24th!
In order to take a short break and prepare for new classes following our annual Rally Day Kick Off Celebration on August 17th, our clergy will be taking a few Sunday's off from Adult Christian Formation classes for the rest of July and the first two Sundays of August. But never fear, a full list of new Adult Christian Formation options will be ready for you to check out on Rally Day during our Ministry Fair, including a new weekday evening Adult Bible Study, new Clergy led book study offerings, and special Saturday learning events this Fall to help every adult have a chance to grow and learn in faith and Christian discipleship at St. Thomas, In the meantime, enjoy breakfast and conversation, including with our clergy, every Sunday between the 8am and the 10:30am Holy Eucharists!
| | SAVE THE DATE TODAY FOR RALLY DAY 2025 | | RALLY DAY SUNDAY IS COMING AUGUST 17! | | St. Thomas' Rally Day Sunday is less than a month away, so SAVE THE DATE NOW for Sunday, August 17! This year, we will again have ONE MORNING RALLY DAY EUCHARIST at 10 AM to bring our church family together, with special Southern Gospel Music led by our Choir, our talented Gospel pianist, Sam Wright, and special musical guests! After worship, we will have a special Parish lunch in the Parish Hall, where our Ministry Fair will be on display for the upcoming Fall season. And for children and families, we will once again have water slides, bouncy houses and more! Look for more information coming in the next few weeks, and mark your calendar right now for RALLY DAY on Sunday, August 17 at St. Thomas!! | | Blessing of the Backpacks | | |
Back-to-School Backpack Blessing is set for Sunday,
August 3 during
10:30 AM Eucharist
Join us for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 3, at the 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist. All children and teachers are invited to come up to the front of the church before the Passing of the Peace with their backpacks and school bags for a special blessing from Fr. Donavan with his "Holy Water Super Soaker!" Backpack tags will be available at all three Sunday worship services.
| | Save the Date: Trash Pandas Game | | |
St. Thomas is going out to the Ballgame August 31st
Our annual outing to cheer on the Huntsville Trash Pandas has been set for Sunday afternoon, August 31st! And once again, not only will we be cheering on the Trash Pandas, we will also be cheering on our very own St. Thomas Choir as they sing the National Anthem that evening! So put the date on your calendar and look for more information in the coming weeks!
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This year's Lobsterfest 5K Registration is OPEN! Register TODAY!
Registration for the Lobsterfest 5k is OPEN! Register at an early bird rate until August 1st on Run Sign Up. CLICK HERE to register NOW!
| | All proceeds go to Local Outreach and the Honduras Medical Mission. Support the cause by donating below. | | |
Help Recycle - Adopt a Month
The Creation Care Committee desperately needs your help with the church recycling.
We are looking for individuals or families who have recycling at their home, who will commit to one week a month of recycling on behalf of the church.
This means emptying four bins from the church into your home recycling bin once a month.
Look for the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in Information Hall.
Questions? Contact Richard Williams at 256-426-3429 or rbwilliams67gmail.com.
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Training for DOK
Ladies, if you are searching for more in your spiritual life, your prayer life and are seeking more connections with God and His people (that's all of us!) then we encourage you to consider the Daughters of the King (DOK).
DOK will begin a training program of six weekly sessions of discernment for those interested in learning more about DOK. Beginning Aug. 24 through Sept. 28 from
6–7:30 p.m. We will explain what DOK is and how it can enrich your life. There will be study, reflection and discussion.
If this interests you, please come join us and consider joining our order. Commitment to membership is after all our sessions. Please come August 24 to learn more! For information contact Barbara Meyer at bmeyer2944@gmail.com or ask any DOK member- we all wear our DOK crosses so we are easy to identify!
| | Bailey Cove Farmers' Market 2025 | | |
The Bailey Cove Farmers' Market is up and running!
Check it out this weekend and sign up to volunteer.
The Bailey Cove Farmers' Market at St. Thomas is here! But we can’t make this year's biggest Farmers' Market work without you! Please volunteer to help this year by signing up on the poster on the bulletin board in Information Hall. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to help out! Then start making your Farmers' Market grocery list!
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Free Yoga Class
Saturdays on the Lawn
at BCFM at 9 AM
St. Thomas will offer free yoga classes this summer as part of its Bailey Cove Farmers' Market! Bring your own mat and move your body outdoors for 50 minutes. All classes will be beginner friendly. Participants must be able to stand and sit on the ground unaided. Wear comfortable, moveable clothing. Babies, kids, newbies, all are welcome.
| | Week at a Glance: July 17 - July 23 | | VBS Camp Compassion at St. Thomas | | Singing to Mtr. Katie on her birthday. A special chocolate layered cake was made for her. Can you guess how many layers or the type of cake? Comment on our FB post for the Epistle. | | Blessing of donated backpacks and hygiene essentials as part of St. Thomas' outreach ministries. | | St. Thomas children singing during offertory. | | Intergenerational Parish Outreach Project on Sunday, July 20th! Thank you to everyone who helped us pack our school supply bags and backpacks! | | Scam Alert: Please know that you will NEVER receive texts or emails from our clergy or church staff asking you for money or gift cards. If this happens to you, please do not respond to the communication, and if you have questions, please contact the church office. | | | | |
