Student clients of Blue Hen Bounty food pantry have asked for more mac & cheese and canned chicken. Please consider including some in your next grocery trip.
Donations should be placed in the plastic bin in the Great Hall. Thanks for your support.
Fr. Howie hits the ground running for Preston’s March for Energy
Fr. Howie is planning to squeeze a 5K race in between services on Sun., April 7, 2019 in an event to raise funds for a good cause, and to hopefully bring awareness that St. Thomas’s is on the map. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. and the route goes down Orchard Ave which runs along the west side of the Grove. If you want to join him, here is the link for the race sign-up as well as a link to donate directly to this cause. runsignup.com/Race/DE/Newark/CrushyourRun5K
If you are not up to running or walking the event, come join us along Orchard Ave at the west end of the Grove to cheer him on and to raise awareness to the community that we are here and are a lively church. Wear your St. Thomas’s shirts / sweatshirts if you have them or make a sign if you feel like it.
See below for a map of the race route and where the cheering section should meet.
Sue Houghton
Race Description
Placers is proud to present the Orange Crush Your Run 5K! Come run through the streets of Newark with us.
Upon completion of your race, Orange Crushes will be waiting for our 21 plus runners back at the famous Deer Park Tavern!
This is a run/walk so come out regardless if this is your first 5K or if you’re a veteran!
Proceeds from this event will be going to Preston’s March for Energy.
Preston’s March for Energy was created with one goal in mind. With the overwhelming need for adaptive recreational equipment for children with disabilities and the concern for childhood obesity, Preston’s March For Energy’s mission is to provide adaptive bikes to children with special needs.
Our Goal is to have 20 bikes given away to 20 kids on a waiting list to receive a bike and have them join us in the race!
For more information about Preston’s March, see the website.
Join us! It warms our hearts every time a child is given a bike designed just for them! We want to share in spreading that joy with as many people as possible!
Post Race Party at Deer Park Tavern from 9:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.
Each participant will get two drink tickets for Orange Crushes.
*no shirts or chip time provided for 1 mile fun run/walk.
**Parking Notification: There is no parking in the Deer Park parking lot for the event.
We highly recommend using the paid parking garage across the street from the Deer Park or a paid City of Newark Municipal lot.
Poets’ Corner Reading Series
Sarah Ann Winn’s first book, Alma Almanac, was selected by Elaine Equi as winner of the Barrow Street Book Prize. She is the author of five chapbooks, the most recent of which, Ever After the End Matter, is forthcoming from Porkbelly Press in 2019. She teaches poetry workshops in Northern Virginia and the DC Metro area, and online at the Loft Literary Center. Visit her at bluebirdwords.com or follow her @blueaisling. Sarah will perform the poetry of her favorite poets. See flyer on Facebook.
Co-sponsored by the University of Delaware Department of English and St. Thomas’s Parish.
Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for February 10, 2019
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Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for February 3, 2019
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Shut-In Mailing Volunteer needed
Every week a mailing goes out to those members of our parish family who are unable to join us for worship on Sunday. The mailing comprises a current copy of the Carpenter’s Helper along with a copy of the 10:30 a.m. Sunday bulletin. Barbara Eldred had been performing this ministry for quite some time but, has decided to step away from it in order to allow someone else the opportunity to take on this ministry. It takes very little time and the office can supply the volunteer with envelopes, mailing labels, and postage. If you believe you are called to this ministry, please contact Adele Meredith at the church office at 302-368-4644 or adelemeredithstthomas@gmail.com.
Choir School of Delaware Performance at St. Thomas’s – February 3, 2019
Please note that the Choir School of Delaware will be joining us and performing at the 10:30 a.m. service at St. Thomas’s Church on Sunday, February 3, 2019. This is a wonderful opportunity to come out and support the students and adult mentors of the Choir School of Delaware. The Choir School serves Wilmington’s youth and families through after-school mentoring, musical training, and performances throughout Delaware and the region. I know that you will be inspired by the Choir School at this special choral event. Thanks and we hope to see you on February 3rd at the 10:30 a.m. service.
–Rich and Jean Wadman
Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for January 27, 2019
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4th Sunday Choir this Sunday
I invite you to join the 4th Sunday Choir this Sunday, January 27! The anthem is a simple 2-part piece that will be easy to pick up; so it won’t be necessary for anyone to come to rehearsal tomorrow night (Thursday, Jan 24). Of course, if you wish to come to rehearsal YOU ARE WELCOME!
Please, please, please arrive for the Sunday morning rehearsal promptly at 9:30 a.m. Please.
Cheers!
Marc Cheban
Organist and Choir Director
Carpenter’s Helper Newsletter for the week of January 20, 2019
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