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THE EPISTLE:

May 21, 2026

THIS WEEK

TODAY's Silver Saints Movie Matinee

May Matinee

TODAY, May 21 at 1pm

Join us TODAY, May 21 at 1 pm in the Parish Hall to watch "The Queen" for the May Silver Saints movie matinee! Come for the fun and fellowship. Bring a friend!

Pentecost Sunday THIS WEEKEND

Pentecost at Ditto Landing!

Holy Eucharist and Parish Picnic

Sunday, May 24 at 10 AM

Join us as we gather the entire parish family together for worship and a picnic! We will celebrate Pentecost with ONE MORNING SERVICE at 10 am this upcoming Sunday, May 24. Like last year, we'll be at the Kingston Pavilion at Ditto Landing (Click on this Google Maps pin for Kingston Pavilion). The special music this year will be Shaped Note Gospel and Sacred Harp music, much of which will be taught at this week's singing school.

St. Thomas is providing fried chicken, cole slaw, rolls and desserts. Don't forget to bring a side dish to share!

The church van will shuttle those who would like a ride from the St. Thomas parking lot. Be sure you are there by 9:30 am to leave for Ditto Landing. To reserve a seat, please call the church office at 256.880.0247 no later than 5 pm TODAY, May 21.

If you can't make this morning service time, we will also celebrate Pentecost Sunday at the church at our "Come As You Are" Holy Eucharist at 5pm.

Below is a map of the location of Ditto Landing that you can click on to enlarge and see where we will be. If you are able-bodied, please park in General Parking and follow the sidewalk up to the pavilion. Our Buildings and Grounds committee will have someone there to direct those who need handicapped parking. Don't forget to wear red!

Madison County Gospel Singing Convention

Get Ready for our Pentecost Music!

Our organist, Sam Wright will be hosting the Madison County Gospel Singing Convention on May 23 from 10 am to around 3 pm with a potluck dinner around noon.

The convention is open to the public, so invite your friends. For information contact Sam Wright HERE or (256)520-9607.

Pub Theology

Everybody's Pub Theology Returns Thursday, May 28

Make plans to meet at 6 pm on Thursday, May 28 at PaPPo's Pizzeria (7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville) for great fellowship, good food, tasty drinks, and hearty discussion!

Local & National Outreach

First Stop Breakfast Team Needs Casserole Makers

When the First Friday Team started working with breakfast for First Stop, approximately 40 people were served. The number of hungry in our community is increasing. This month, our First Friday team served 120 people.

Volunteers are needed to make casseroles in advance! You can keep track of your expenses for reimbursement. Please contact Patty Moy at 256-655-2756 for this month's casserole recipe! Prayerfully consider joining us in this important outreach!

Notes from the Front Office

Lost & Found

Please check the rack by the front office to see if one of the following items belong to your family. Any of these items that are unclaimed by June 1 will be donated.

Children's Size

Purple Puffer Jacket
Brown Zip-Up Hoodie
Purple Fleece Jacket

Adult Size

Mint Green Zip-Up Hoodie
Berry Zip-Up Jacket
Light Blue Hoodie
Teal Hoodie
White Hoodie
Grey/Red Hooded Jacket

UPCOMING

Special Session

Special Session: May 30-June 5

Volunteers Needed

Have you heard about Special Session? This weeklong camp for people of all abilities began at St. Thomas in 1998 and is now a beloved part of Camp McDowell’s summer program.

This year’s session runs May 30–June 5 for staff and June 1–5 for campers. This will be the 29th summer! Special Session offers a joyful, Spirit-filled environment where campers are fully welcomed, supported, and free to enjoy all the fun of camp. Over the years, it has become a meaningful reunion for many, while continuing to welcome new friends each summer.

Get involved

We are in need of nurses and counselors and always especially male counselors. Ages 15 can serve as counselors-in-training and 16+ as counselors. Visit the Special Session webpage HERE to find out more.

Monthly Book Club

Next St. Thomas Book Club

Monday, June 8

Our book for June 8 is The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. It is supposed to be lighter than our last several books.

We look forward to you joining us at 10 a.m. in the Parlor of St. Thomas on these dates. Please come even if you haven't read the book. Lunch is an option afterwards.

Chorister Camp- June 29-July 1, 9 AM- 2 PM

Save the Date - Vacation Bible School

Wizard Camp VBS

July 13-17, 9 AM-12 PM

Registration Now Open!

Wizard Camp VBS is coming to St. Thomas from July 13-17, 9 am to 12 pm! Free early bird registration for rising pre-K through 5th graders is open now through June 14. On June 15, registration will be $25/child. There are limited nursery slots available for the week; nursery is free for parishioners and $25/week for non-parishioners. Use this VBS Registration link to sign-up. Feel free to invite extended family and friends to join us!

As always, adult and youth volunteers are needed for this exciting week at St. Thomas. Please consider helping out with this important ministry (part of a day is fine) and indicate your interest(s) by either filling out our online volunteer form here or emailing our Children's Ministry coordinator, Ms. Laura Beth, here.

Youth and rising 6th graders are invited to attend the VBS Takeover of EYC on Sunday, May 31 following the 10:30 am service. We'll be planning how our youth helpers will be helping with VBS this year. Let Ms. Laura Beth know if you (or your family members) are planning attend for lunch planning purposes. If you can't make the meeting but have interest in helping out, let Ms. Laura Beth know.

ONGOING

Build a House for a Habitat Family!

Habitat Help Paused

Resumes June 6

As the team waits for inspections to be completed, work on our Habitat for Humanity house is paused until June 6 when we will need helpers to paint walls. Work typically starts at 8 am and ends by 2 pm. Lunch is served at 11 am. The address is 206 Lake Drive; it is near Alabama A&M University off Meridian Street. Habitat for Humanity is a great way to work, play, and serve with our brothers and sisters in Christ. For more information, Call Elouisa Stokes at 256-604-8669.

Bailey Cove Farmers' Market

Bailey Cove Farmers' Market Season is HERE for the summer!

Come be a part of this wonderful outreach as a shopper or a volunteer! Volunteers are needed to man the St. Thomas Information Tent from 8 am to noon. For questions or to volunteer, email Tracy Ganem by clicking HERE, or call her at 256-479-3925!

Weekly Worship

Sunday

May 24- 10:00 am- Pentecost at Ditto Landing's Kingston Pavilion

5 pm- Come As You Are Holy Eucharist

Monday

8 pm - 8:15 pm- Compline (Book of Common Prayer, page 127) with Rev. Jeannie on St. Timothy's Episcopal Church Athens, AL Facebook page link

Thursday

7 am- Morning Prayer, St. Anne's Chapel in Hiers Hall

Friday

12:05 pm-every other week(May 29, June 12, June 26)- Pray the Rosary, Nave

Adult Ministry