Thursday Notes - October 19, 2023 | |
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Friends –
One of our preschool classrooms is very aptly named the “Busy Bees”. We’ve been busy bees too this week at St. Thomas, with lots of exciting projects and updates to tell you about.
My thanks to all of you who came to help us on our workday. We got a lot done: like planting new plants and flowers, striping part of the parking lot, and more. You will notice that we had two large TV’s installed in Gosnell Hall. One of them is for announcements and the other is wired directly to our livestream. That way, if you have a crying child, a coughing fit, or if we have an overflow of people at church you can sit out there and watch the service.
What’s more, we moved the smaller TV that used to hang in Gosnell Hall into our parlor. It will be showing our live stream as well. So use either space if it is helpful or convenient for you!
I’d like to remind you to bring a picture of a deceased loved one for our ofrenda in Gosnell Hall. We’ll have this table up through All Saints Day. It is good for us to remember and encourage one another with the people we’ve loved and lost.
Thanks to those of you who have turned in your pledge cards already for our 2024 budget. Remember that you can do that at church, in the mail, or online. We’ll be following up with member families who haven’t’ pledged after the due date, November 5th.
Finally, Laurie and I will be having a “bucket list” experience on Sunday! We have been big Formula 1 racing fans for about five years now and will be attending the United States Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday. (We've been to the Saturday qualifying but never the Sunday race!) I’ll be leaving you in Rev. Allie’s capable hands and taking in the glorious sights and sounds of those beautiful cars driving 200 mph with 125,000 of my closest friends!
Thanks for your support of all the things we are doing at St. Thomas, large and small. We are working hard and achieving great things, with your help and God’s.
Blessings - Mike+
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Our Mission, Your Legacy
Our annual pledge has begun! Pledge cards were mailed to all member households. You can also submit your pledge online. Pledge cards are due by November 5th. Thank you for your generosity!
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Join us Sundays:
Rite I ~ 8:00am ~ in person only
Rite II ~ 10:00am ~ in person and live streamed on YouTube
Children's Church (ages 3-5th grade) ~ 10:00am ~ in person
Nursery Open at 9:00am
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Sunday Bulletin and Weekly Devotional | |
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St. Thomas Ofrenda
In honor of All Saints' and All Souls' Day, St. Thomas is displaying an Ofrenda in Gosnell Hall. An Ofrenda is an altar honoring loved ones who have passed.
Please bring pictures (in frames), candles and other small items to display to honor the saints that have gone before us. Items will remain on the Ofrenda until we honor them on All Saints' Day.
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All Saints’ Evensong
Sunday, November 5th at 4:30pm
Join us for Solemn Evensong for The Feast of All Saints’ presented by the St. Thomas Choir. You will be invited to light candles and place them on the altar in remembrance of loved ones. After, join us for a reception honoring Mitzi Roberts and her 25 years of service in the St. Thomas Choir.
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Children's Music Program & Choir
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm
2nd - 5th grade
We are starting a Children's Choir! We are so excited to offer this opportunity for our children to learn how to use their voices to sing God's praise and learn of God's love through singing. For more information, contact Ryan Becker at [email protected].
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Communion and Altar Flower Donations
Donation for Communion Wine and Altar Flowers is a wonderful
way to remember someone special in your life.
Altar Flowers—$75.00/week
Communion Wine—$25.00/week
Sign-up in Gosnell Hall
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Prayers of Healing
The St. Thomas Healing Ministry is available on Sundays after Communion in the Chapel at the 8:00am and 10:00am service. If you are not able to attend church on Sundays and would like to receive prayers of healing, please contact the church office.
If you are interested in joining our ministry, learning about healing,
or in need of concentrated prayers contact the church office.
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Fall Dinner Series: Mercy
November 1st - November 15th
Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Ever wonder what the difference is between Mercy and Grace? How are they alike? How do they work together? And what do they produce when they do? What are ways that we give and receive mercy? Join us for our Fall Dinner Series where we will explore Mercy as Hope, Mercy as Gratitude, Mercy as Radical Kindness, and Mercy as Peace.
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Discipleship Hour - Sundays at 9:00am | |
Faithful Stewards of Your Good Gifts
in the Parish Hall
Led by Fr. Mike Michie & Rev. Allie
Join us for a class about your legacy. Connect with us as we walk you through the essentials of The Medical Directive, Planning Your Funeral and Writing Your Will. Our goal is to give you peace of mind and relieve your loved ones of the burdens of those decisions.
Children’s Sunday School
Ages 3-5th grade
in Room 112
Nursery open at 9:00a.m.
Discipleship for Moms
in Room 111
Led by Paige Martin
Using the study Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood, learn how to nourish your own heart, mind, and soul with wisdom from scripture and encouragement from other moms.
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Weekday Class: Parables of Jesus
Thursdays at 10:30am in Room 109
Join St. Thomas for a study on the Parables of Jesus. Connect with us as we discuss what the parables mean and how we can make them meaningful to our lives. Class led by Dennis Guill. Participants, please enter through the gate located at the front right side of the church.
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Cursillo #290 "Reckless Love"
November 9th - November 13th
at Camp Capers
Cindy Erickson from St. Helena's in Boerne will serve as the lay rector and the Rev. Nancy Coon will serve as the spiritual director with assistance from the Rev. Chris Roque and the Rev. Sam Hunnicutt for Cursillo #290.
Cursillo (a Spanish word meaning "little course") gives church members the tools and "rules of life" to enthusiastically share the joys of knowing Christ with others in their everyday environments. Cursillo is patterned on Jesus' own example. He searched out and called groups of potential leaders, trained them and sent them out to bring the world to Him.
The Cursillo weekend begins on Thursday evening and ends on Sunday afternoon. During the weekend, participants engage in study, reflection, fellowship, and worship.
REGISTER HERE
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Week at a Glance
Morning Prayer on YouTube ~ Mondays - Saturdays
Men's Bible Study ~ Tuesdays, 7:00am, Woehler Family Center
Morning Prayer ~ Tuesdays, 9:00am, Zoom
Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal ~ Tuesdays, 6:00pm, in the Choir Room
Eucharist Rite II ~ Wednesdays, 12:00pm, Chapel of the Cross
Children's Music Program & Choir ~ Wednesdays, 4:30pm, in the Choir Room
Choir Rehearsal ~ Wednesdays, 6:30pm, in the Choir Room
Bible Study with Fr. Mike ~ Thursdays, 9:30am, Zoom
Ice Cream on Sundays ~ before or after church in the courtyard
Contact the Church Office for Zoom link.
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Men's Meat Burning
Today, Thursday, October 19th
6:30pm
Host: Tom Galvin
409 Texas Point Road, San Antonio, TX 78260
Bring your choice of meat (to grill) and $5.00 for the host (to help with the cost of sides).
All adult men are welcome!
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Interested in one of our Lunch Fellowship Groups?
Have questions about the group?
Would you like a weekly email reminder about lunch?
Join our private email list! Email the church office to be added.
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Family Night Out
Wednesday, October 25th,
5:00pm –7:30pm
Big’z Burger Joint
2303 N Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78258
Looking for a family-friendly gathering?
Join us at Big’z Burger Joint for food, fun,
and fellowship.
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Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 29th
3:00-5:00pm
Woehler Family Center Parking Lot
“Following Jesus Changes the GAME!”
There will be fun for all ages at our Trunk or Treat event! We will have game-themed trunks to explore and visit. Bring a friend, wear a costume, and PLAY along!
“Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.”- Psalm 25:4
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Registration is open for the
Bishop's Golf Classic
The 18th Annual Bishop's Golf Classic benefiting diocesan Camps & Conferences programming will take place on Friday, November 3rd at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio, beginning at 10:00 a.m. REGISTER HERE. Registration closes October 31st.
Camp Capers, Duncan Park, and Mustang Island Conference Center host summer camp and year-round retreats for children, adults, and families. Surrounded by the natural beauty and wonder of God's creation, people of all ages gather to work, play, and grow together at camp as they develop into a community of trust, openness, and sharing the love of Christ.
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Cold Weather Clothing Drive
The Community Outreach Ministry is collecting cold weather clothing for Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM). CAM is in need of new or gently used coats, sweaters, gloves, and scarves for men, women, and children. Please bring all donations to Gosnell Hall by Sunday, October 29th.
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Grocery Guys & Gals for
Santa Fe Episcopal Church
Friday, October 27th
7:45am meet at St. Thomas or
8:45am meet at San Antonio Food Bank or
9:00am meet at Santa Fe Episcopal Church
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Monday, November 13th
Meet at St. Thomas at
2:30pm or 3:30pm
Join the Community Outreach Ministry at Haven for Hope as we serve dinner to people in need. After volunteering, stay and connect with volunteers as we gather for dinner.
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We had a blast at our Pumpkin Carving Party! | |
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Parents and Youth:
Sign up for the Youth GroupMe and RemindApp.
Links Below.
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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL | |
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Donate to the STES Tiger Fund!
We Grow, We Learn, We Lead at STES.
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