The Annual St .Thomas’s Bazaar is approaching quickly. The money raised at this event is used for various outreach projects. To increase the money we are able to donate this year, we have added an additional fundraising event. We are selling Pies by Dana.This is an opportunity for you to make your Holiday entertaining easier by ordering delicious pies made locally by an award wining chef, and support St. Thomas’s outreach ministries that help people in need.
We are collecting orders until October 20, 2023 and the pies will be available to pick up at the Bazaar on Saturday, November 18, 2023 after 10 a.m.
There is an order form, description of the pies, and order packets available at coffee hour and in the church office until October 20, 2023. Please place your order form and payment (check or cash) in the box outside the office.
Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have and thank you for your support.
Philippa Sunnergren
St. Thomas’s Bazaar Committee
During the last week of September 2023, an Annual Giving packet is being mailed to our homes. Annual Giving is when parishioners are asked to give thanksgiving and pledge their financial gifts for the coming year. Our parish budget is based on our gift giving. Our Vestry has determined that the goal for this year’s campaign is $290,000.
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This Sunday’s Schedule
The City of Newark’s annual Community Day was this past Sunday. This event brings thousands of folks together: Newark residents, University of Delaware students and faculty, and people from neighboring towns. It is a beautiful and eclectic gathering of young and old that takes place on the University of Delaware Green. Hundreds of local businesses, crafters and nonprofits set up booths, and among them was St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas, together in mutual ministry, under the banner of The Episcopal Church in Delaware.
We met proud Episcopalians from several other parishes in the diocese, and even one group from Oregon, excited to meet some extended faith family. Many visitors inquired about “rainbow friendly” churches, invited in by our flags and pins, and were given a list of churches in our state. A few guests asked about services in Spanish, and others wanted to know what was available online for the homebound. We were also able to network with several other booths, such as Water is Life Kenya and the City of Newark PAL.
Blessing of the Animals will be more of an EVENT this year with sheep, horses, vendors, and giveaways. Please invite your family and friends to the blessing on October 8, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas’s.
Next Sunday, September 24, 2023, the Annual Bazaar Committee will be hosting this month’s ministry breakfast between services from 9-10 a.m.
Our weekly Worship schedule