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Grief Support Group
Beginning Wednesday, August 3rd at 2:00, The Reverend Carl Malm, M.Div., will lead a grief support group at Saint Thomas.
This group is for anyone grieving a death, divorce, or other significant loss. It will also be helpful for those going through a major life transition such as retirement, aging, or moving.
The Reverend Malm has been a Grief Counselor at The Center for Loss, Grief, and Change since 1999. He has been the pastor of Old Brick Presbyterian Church since 2006. He has held the position of Executive Director, Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care since 2015.
We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity for grief support. If you have questions, please contact Virginia Monroe at vmonroe@stthomashuntsvlle.org or call the church, 256-880-0247.
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Guidelines for Receiving Communion
All who seek Christ are welcome at the Lord’s Table at the Celebration of Holy Eucharist at Saint Thomas. Due to ongoing concerns about Covid during this time, the wine is offered by intinction only.
After receiving the bread, when the chalice bearer presents the chalice, please dip the edge of the wafer into the wine. Please remember that you receive the full benefits of communion if you choose only to receive the bread.
If you prefer to receive a blessing, please cross your arms over your chest. Again, welcome to the Table.
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Join us for Services at St. Thomas
Sunday Morning
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 8:00 am and 10:30 am
Music at both services, the choir at 10:30
Sunday Evening
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 5:00 pm
This is an informal come-as-you are service followed by supper in the parish hall
Wednesday Evening
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 6:00
On the first, second and fourth Wednesday of each month
Music by Joyful Noise praise band
Wednesday Evening
Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 6:00
On the third Wednesday of the month
Taizé Music
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SECURITY
Video surveillance cameras are in place throughout the church to provide 24-hour security for our building and property.
These were installed following several break-ins at the church, in addition to the key fob access system so we may monitor who gains access to the building during off hours.
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We Need Your Help With the Bulletin Prayer Lists!
In order to update the prayer list, please look at the extended list of “Those who are ill or in distress.” If you submitted a name and that person no longer needs prayers for a current situation please call the office or email Dorothy to let her know.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
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JULY SILVER SAINTS MOVIE MATINEE
After last’s month’s most special Silver Saints Matinee Movie, we are challenged to view one of similar strength and intensity in August. So, we are offering “A Walk in the Clouds,” with Keanu Reeves and Anthony Quinn.
This movie is romantic with drama and humor blended in, a perfect follow-on.
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It is the story of a soldier returning home from World War II as he meets a family who is in the wine business. Come join us in the St. Thomas Parish Hall at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 21.
The Silver Saints Movie Matinee offers fun and fellowship with our parishioners and visitors much like going to a theater, but with no fee. We offer snacks and beverages, and we will even pick you up and return you home if you wish. We offer comfortable seating and a time-out break half way through the movie. Please bring your friends and ask people from our neighborhood.
Call Jack or Becky Stokes at 256-881-4748, or the church office at 256-880-0247. Please call 24 hours ahead if you will need a ride. Please come join us.
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Blessing of the Backpacks
We'll honor our children and teachers who are starting a new school year at all three services (8 am, 10:30 am, 5 pm) on July 31.
Everyone is invited to bring their backpacks, briefcases, and book bags so you can receive a special blessing and a reminder of St. Thomas' love for you!
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Children's Ministry
Join us on Saturday, July 16 from 4 pm until 7 pm at the back playground and pavilion for Family Fun Day. We'll have a big water slide as well as water-themed games. Dinner will be served at 5:30 pm at the back pavilion. If you're not coming to VBS but are interested in coming to Family Fun Day, email our Children's Ministry Coordinator, Laura Beth, at children@stthomashuntsville.org so that the kitchen will be ready for all of us.
Don't miss our Quarterly Children's Service at 10:30 am this Sunday, July 17!
We'll wrap up our VBS week with children serving, reading the lessons, and singing their VBS songs.
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Everybody's Pub Theology
Sit down with Ranie and Jeannie Monday, July 25 from 6-7:30 PM on the patio at Mellow Mushroom, 2230 Cecil Ashburn Drive SE, Huntsville, AL, 35802 for great fellowship, good food, drink, and hearty discussion!
Please note that if the weather is obscenely hot, we will most likely sit indoors.
Text Jeannie and let her know you plan on joining us at 256-348-9918 or email Ranie at associate@stthomashuntsville.org. We will be discussing summer topics at this meeting so bring your ideas!
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Habitat for Humanity
We still have a lot of interior work to do on our house. We need you if you are 16+ with a parent or 19+. Our house is at 6221 Maywick Road.
It is in northwest Huntsville off of Winchester Road. We work 8 to 3 on Saturdays and from 8 to 12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
We can always find a job for you to do.
For information, call Elouisa Stokes at 256-604-8669.
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Wouldn’t you like to provide a smile to someone who is homebound?
You can if you volunteer to deliver a meal once a month for Meals on Wheels.
If you want to join this ministry or need more information, contact Mark Dixon at (256) 426-0381 or mddixon@aol.com.
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SAVE THE DATE
Youth Canoe Trip down the Ocoee River! No cost for the St. Thomas Youth. Must be 12+ to raft. All others attending must pay $45. Make your reservations now!
Email Jeannie jrann228@gmail.com for more details or to reserve your spot.
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VBS (Vacation Bible School) 2022 | | | | |
