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June 27, 2024

Everybody's Pub Theology TONIGHT, June 27,

@ PaPPO's 6-7:30pm

Sit down with Dcn. Jeannie tonight,

June 27, from 6-7:30pm, at PaPPo's Pizzeria, at 7540 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, for great fellowship, good food, tasty drinks, and hearty discussion!

Pray the Rosary

Tomorrow, June 28th, 12:05pm

The St. Thomas Rosary Prayer Group gathers every other Friday in the church at 12:05pm to pray the Rosary. 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. We always have Rosary beads available, as well as written directions to help you fully participate in this meaningful, scriptural, and contemplative prayer practice. If you would like to join us, the Rosary will be prayed tomorrow, June 28, at 12:05pm.

Fr. Donavan Returns with a Special “Rector’s Forum” This Sunday!

Fr. Donavan and his family are returning from their time in Ireland today and this Sunday, in addition to preaching and celebrating, Fr. Donavan will also offer a special “Rector’s Forum” during the usual Christian Formation hour, beginning at 9:30am in the Parish Hall. 

Fr. Donavan will begin by reintroducing himself after being away for the past three Sundays, and will share photos from his visit this month to the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin, which holds one of the most significant collections of ancient religious texts and artifacts in the world. He will finish with a quick update and discussion on the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church and our newly elected Presiding Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe! 

And in order to make the Rector’s Forum available for families with children, a special children’s craft activity will be offered this Sunday by Laura Beth Bestor in Hier’s Hall, beginning at 9:30am!

Please join Fr. Donavan for breakfast and discussion between the 8am and 10:30am Eucharists this Sunday at St. Thomas!

This Sunday we invite you to wear your uniform or ribbons in observance of July 4th. Please note the church office will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th.

VBS Volunteers Needed

Our Aslan Is on the Move VBS can't happen without YOU as VOLUNTEERS! We still need folks to share the daily Bible messages, lead the daily supporting activities, and lead daily games. At minimum, this is a commitment of 3 increments of 15 minutes for a total of 45 minutes one of the five mornings.  We also have decorations that we would like to borrow. Check out the sign-up sheets in Information Hall or contact our Children's Ministry Coordinator Laura Beth (children@stthomashuntsville.org) to see how you can help us give the children and their families a wonderful experience.

Volunteers Needed for Sunday Morning Refreshments



We need your help to keep the refreshments coming on Sundays following the 10:30 am service. Bring homemade or store-bought sweet treats for a Sunday so that we can spend a few minutes gathering after worship. Please sign up using the poster in Information Hall. Thank you for helping us keep this vital part of our parish thriving!

Family Pool Party

Sunday, July 7th

The St. Thomas Children's and Youth Ministries invite all children, youth, and their families to a Pool Party and pizza on Sunday, July 7 from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Join us at the pool and clubhouse across the street from 700 Marina Park Drive, Huntsville 35803. In order to help us plan for food, please let our Children's Ministry Coordinator Laura Beth (children@stthomashuntsville.org) know if you and your family are coming or RSVP through this Realm link.

St. Thomas Book Club

Monday, July 8

We will meet Monday, July 8 to discuss the final half of The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese. We had a lively discussion of the first half of the book last month. We are looking for ideas for the rest of the summer. Join us even if you haven't been able to read the book. We meet in the Parlor at 10 a.m. Call Elouisa Stokes for more information at 256-604-8669.

Register for VBS,

Aslan Is on the Move,

July 15-19 

Sons of Adam and daughters of Eve, join us from

9am until noon July 15-19 as we explore the land beyond the wardrobe doors!

Aslan Is on the Move VBS registration for rising pre-K through 6th graders is now open. Register online here or use the QR Code below, and invite your friends to join us! Please note that a Realm account is not necessary to register for VBS, but it should reduce the information parishioners need to fill out. Volunteers are needed to help our youngest parishioners and friends learn about their call to Christian duty as we venture through the magical land of Narnia.



Register online to help by clicking here or look for the sign-up sheets in Information Hall. Nursery care is available for volunteers' family members.  

Contact our Children's Ministry Coordinator, Laura Beth Bestor via email at children@stthomashuntsville.org for more information.

"Come As You Are"

5pm Holy Eucharist

This Sunday, and every Sunday, we have our "Come As You Are" Holy Eucharist. This service features joyful hymns from the Alleluia III hymnal and gospel music chosen by our skilled keyboard master, Sam Wright. We also have good sermons preached from the floor. Come as you are and invite a friend to join you for the 5pm Holy Eucharist at St. Thomas.

The Bailey Cove

Farmer's Market

Please come out this weekend, support our local farmers, and get a taste of all our Farmer's Market at St. Thomas has to offer! If you'd like to help, we still need volunteers for set up and take down throughout out the season! You can volunteer to help by signing up on the poster on the bulletin board in Information Hall. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to support and help our Bailey Cove Farmers Market!! Start making your Farmers Market grocery list now!

Phone: 256.880.0247

Email: StThomas@stthomashuntsville.org