6 Jul 2023

Worship and weekly news for July 9, 2023

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Hello faith family! This is the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 9, 2023, Year A.

Weekly News

See our Carpenter’s Helper Newsletter for this week. This week we celebrate the couple Priscilla and Aquila: a first century Christian missionary married couple described in the New Testament. Aquila is traditionally listed among the Seventy Disciples. They lived, worked, and traveled with the Apostle Paul, who described them as his “fellow workers in Christ Jesus.”

Also, there are flower dedications available for the next 3 Sundays. Please let the office know if you have anything you’d like to celebrate or memorialize. Volunteers are needed for Code Orange.

Our weekly Worship schedule

Sixth Sunday after PentecostThis Sunday’s Schedule

Growth and Fellowship

  • Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. – 2 Saint Readers
  • 1st Sunday of the month – Gospel in Spanish
  • Last Sunday of the month – Family Church Sunday
  • Last Sunday of the month – Coffee and Fellowship between services. Resumes in September.
  • 2nd Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – Novel Theology. Resumes in September.
  • 3rd Monday of the month – Hope Dining Room
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. – lectionary bible study in the classroom.
  • Sundays at 10:15 a.m. – Children’s Ministries program. Program suspended during summer and resumes Sep. 10, 2023.
  • Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – adult education. Resumes in September.
  • Sundays at 10:15 a.m. – Children’s Ministries. Resumes in September.

Other Parish Events

  • Sunday, July 23, 2023 – St. Thomas’s Blood Drive
  • Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 – St. Thomas’s Health Fair
  • Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 – Newark Community Day. We will have a booth.

The church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to our church or online giving.

If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.

To see worship, events or news, see our website, FaceBook, InstaGram, YouTube, or the posted events on the board next to the name tag station. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.

Regardless of whether we are together in-person or virtually, we are connected by the Holy Spirit:  Always together; never apart…maybe in distance, but never in heart.

Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644

6 Jul 2023

Need Volunteers for Code Orange

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What is the opposite of Code Purple? It’s Code Orange. Friendship House (the agency that administers the Empowerment Center and runs Code Purple) is expecting a warmer than normal summer. In an effort to keep our homeless friends safe from the heat, they have come up with an idea: it will be called Code Orange.

IF the heat index is predicted to be 95 or above, they will call a Code Orange. It will have a permanent host church at Calvary Baptist Church, but will need volunteers from all of the churches! The duties will be light: sit in an air conditioned place and serve cool things like ice water and popsicles etc., assist the Friendship House supervisor, as needed.  Help with set up and clean up. 

The shifts will be:
M – F   10:30 – 1:30  (the Empowerment Center will be available for the guests,  after 1:30).
Saturday   10:30 – 1:30 and 1:30 – 4:30
Sunday   11:30 – 1:30 and 1:30 – 4:30

St. Thomas’s will provide volunteers for the 4th Code Orange on the 8th, 12th etc. There are 3 churches who will assist with Code Orange before we are needed. We will need 2 volunteers for each shift on whatever day we are needed. 

If you aren’t thoroughly confused yet, send me a text or an email and let me know if you’d be willing to help. Since we don’t know dates yet, if you are on the list, know that you can’t be expected to commit far ahead, just let me know if you are willing to be notified.

MANY Blessings to each of you,
Madeline Johnson

30 Jun 2023

Worship and weekly news for July 2, 2023

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Hello faith family! This is the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 2, 2023, Year A. This week we celebrate Thomas the Apostle: one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus according to the New Testament. Thomas is commonly known as “Doubting Thomas” because he initially doubted the resurrection of Jesus Christ when he was told of it (as is related in the Gospel of John); he later confessed his faith (“My lord and my God”) on seeing the wounds left over from the crucifixion.

Weekly News

See our Carpenter’s Helper Newsletter for this week. There are flower dedications available for the next 4 Sundays. Please let the office know if you have anything you’d like to celebrate or memorialize.

Our weekly Worship schedule

Fifth Sunday after PentecostThis Sunday’s Schedule

Growth and Fellowship

  • Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. – 2 Saint Readers
  • 1st Sunday of the month – Gospel in Spanish
  • Last Sunday of the month – Family Church Sunday
  • Last Sunday of the month – Coffee and Fellowship between services. Resumes in September.
  • 2nd Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – Novel Theology. Resumes in September.
  • 3rd Monday of the month – Hope Dining Room
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. – lectionary bible study in the classroom.
  • Sundays at 10:15 a.m. – Children’s Ministries program. Program suspended during summer and resumes Sep. 10, 2023.
  • Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – adult education. Resumes in September.
  • Sundays at 10:15 a.m. – Children’s Ministries. Resumes in September.

Other Parish Events

  • Sunday, July 23, 2023 – St. Thomas’s Blood Drive
  • Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 – St. Thomas’s Health Fair
  • Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 – Newark Community Day. We will have a booth.

The church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to our church or online giving.

If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.

To see worship, events or news, see our website, FaceBook, InstaGram, YouTube, or the posted events on the board next to the name tag station. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.

Regardless of whether we are together in-person or virtually, we are connected by the Holy Spirit:  Always together; never apart…maybe in distance, but never in heart.

Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644

21 Jun 2023

Worship and weekly news for June 25, 2023

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Hello faith family! This is the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, June 25, 2023, Year A.

Weekly News

See our Carpenter’s Helper Newsletter for this week.

Our weekly Worship schedule

Fourth Sunday after PentecostThis Sunday’s Schedule

Growth and Fellowship

  • Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. – 2 Saint Readers
  • 1st Sunday of the month – Gospel in Spanish
  • Last Sunday of the month – Family Church Sunday
  • Last Sunday of the month – Coffee and Fellowship between services. Resumes in September.
  • 2nd Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – Novel Theology. Resumes in September.
  • 3rd Monday of the month – Hope Dining Room
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. – lectionary bible study in the classroom.
  • Sundays at 10:15 a.m. – Children’s Ministries program. Program suspended during summer and resumes Sep. 10, 2023.
  • Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – adult education. Resumes in September.
  • Sundays at 10:15 a.m. – Children’s Ministries. Resumes in September.
  • Sunday, July 2, 2023 – Family Church Sunday

Other Parish Events

  • Sunday, July 23, 2023 – St. Thomas’s Blood Drive
  • Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 – St. Thomas’s Health Fair
  • Sunday, Sep. 17, 2023 – Newark Community Day. We will have a booth.

In this strange pandemic time, the church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to our church or online giving.

If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.

To see worship, events or news, see our website, FaceBook, InstaGram, YouTube, or the posted events on the board next to the name tag station. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.

Regardless of whether we are together in-person or virtually, we are connected by the Holy Spirit:  Always together; never apart…maybe in distance, but never in heart.

Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644

14 Jun 2023

Hope Dining Room volunteers needed Monday, June19, 2023

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Dear Families of St. Thomas’s and St. Nicholas,

Monday, June 19, 202, is our opportunity to serve at Hope Dining Room. Guests at Hope, are now “dining in”, so we have 2 different short shifts for which you can volunteer. The first shift, setup and cooking, goes from 10 – 11:45 a.m.   The second shift, serving and cleanup, goes from 11:45 – 1:30 p.m. 

IF you’d like to help, please bring an apron and a ball cap. We would LOVE to see you! All of this takes place at Kingswood Methodist Church on Marrows Road in Brookside Park. It is a team effort, lots of fun and it makes you feel so good to feed people who really appreciate it.

Please volunteer for the things we need for the meal and for volunteers we need to carry this out.   If you are donating your time, or an item for the meal, THANK YOU!!!   

You can bring items we need for the meal to St. Thomas’s on Monday – Thursday from 9 AM – noon.   If that doesn’t fit into your schedule, give me a call or text and I will pick it up at your house.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DACA72AAAFF2-hope36

BLESSINGS to ALL,

       Madeline Johnson

7 Jun 2023

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

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In the spirit of anti-racism, all are encouraged to come and watch the film and engage with your neighbors. See handout.

Hosted by the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Commission in the Episcopal Church in Delaware and the Montgomery Anti-Racism Advocacy Group of New Castle Presbytery.

A Chronicle of Racism in AmericaWhen: June 19, movie begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Where: First and Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware

Why: Learn about the practical effects of racism on our society. Be challenged to action by what you hear.

Questions: Email shansondelaware@gmail.com or frted79@gmail.com

7 Jun 2023

Worship and weekly news for June 11, 2023

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Hello faith family! This is the Second Sunday after Pentecost, June 11, 2023, Year A.

Weekly News

See our Carpenter’s Helper Newsletter for this week.

Our weekly Worship schedule

Second Sunday after PentecostThis Sunday’s Schedule

Growth and Fellowship

  • Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. – 2 Saint Readers
  • 1st Sunday of the month – Gospel in Spanish
  • Last Sunday of the month – Family Church Sunday
  • Last Sunday of the month – Coffee and Fellowship between services
  • 2nd Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – Novel Theology. This program resumes in the Fall.
  • 3rd Monday of the month – Hope Dining Room
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. – lectionary bible study in the classroom.
  • Sundays at 10:15 a.m. – Children’s Ministries program. Program suspended during summer and resumes Sep. 10, 2023.

In this strange pandemic time, the church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to our church or online giving.

If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.

To see worship, events or news, see our website, FaceBook, InstaGram, YouTube, or the posted events on the board next to the name tag station. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.

Regardless of whether we are together in-person or virtually, we are connected by the Holy Spirit:  Always together; never apart…maybe in distance, but never in heart.

Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644

31 May 2023

Spring Bush / Vine Trimming at St. Thomas’s Cemetery

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As a beautiful spring starts to wind down, a couple of us are gathering at the cemetery to do some bush (and perhaps some vine) trimming following a beautiful season of blooms. We would love some extra help if you can join us.

Where: St. Thomas’s Cemetery next to Bayard Sharp Hall on the west end of Delaware Ave.

When: Friday June 2, 2023, Starting at 9:30 a.m. and going until we get tired or the bins are full.

What to bring: gloves, clippers, loppers, hedge trimmers. We’ll have some extras if you do not have your own. Water/drinks.

Sue Houghton

31 May 2023

Pastoral Care Committee May 2023

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St. Thomas’s has a Pastoral Care Committee to take care of our church family. Here are some of the things we can do:
• Give rides to PT, chemo or Dr. appointments
• Make meals for people who are just home from the hospital or need some temporary help
• Provide respite for a caretaker who just needs a little break • Visit with those who may be lonely

SO, if you or your loved one are going to the hospital, call the office – otherwise, we won’t know. HIPA laws prevent hospitals from telling us you are there.

Call the office if you think you could use anything we might be able to provide. Jesus said, “Feed my lambs”

Blessing of the Eucharistic Visitors

Day by day, we send out Eucharistic visitors to take the Sacrament to those who cannot be with us in church. This good work may take place on Sunday afternoon, but it may also be on Tuesday evening or Friday morning. To keep it in our hearts, on the first Sunday of the month, we pray for this holy work and those who serve in it.

In the name of God and of this congregation, we send out Eucharistic ministers bearing the bread and wine of the Holy Eucharist. We pray that those who bear it and those who receive it will know the presence of Christ and the love and
concern that we send with it. May God bless this ministry and all who are touched by it. Amen.

21 May 2023

Worship and weekly news for May 21, 2023

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Pentecost 2023Hello faith family! This is The Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 21, 2023, Year A. Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday, so get your RED outfits ready! Please be reminded, the City of Newark’s Memorial Day Parade is this Sunday. This is the parade that goes backwards down Main Street. The ceremony on the green begins at 1 p.m., but streets will be blocked off a littler earlier. You are welcome to park at the church and walk down. The weather should be nice!

Weekly News

See our Carpenter’s Helper Newsletter for this week.

Our weekly Worship schedule

This Sunday’s Schedule

Growth and Fellowship

  • Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. – 2 Saint Readers (April program) via Zoom on “An Invisible Thread” by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski.
  • Sun., May 21, 2023 – WELCOMING our Curate, Fr Clay Brown! Special Coffee Hour
  • 1st Sunday of the month – Gospel in Spanish
  • Last Sunday of the month – Family Church Sunday
  • Last Sunday of the month – Coffee and Fellowship between services
  • 2nd Sundays at 9:15 a.m. – Novel Theology
  • 3rd Monday of the month – Hope Dining Room
  • Sundays from 4-6 p.m. – free dinners for ECM students. Eat in or take homemade dinners to go.
  • Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. – lectionary bible study in the classroom.

In this strange pandemic time, the church is aware that some of its members are struggling to make ends meet. If you are in this situation, please let the clergy know of your needs, pray for the church, and feel no guilt about your giving. But if you are able to give, options for giving include mailing a check to our church or online giving.

If you have anything to add to the Parish calendar or the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter, please email the office at StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com.

To see worship, events or news, see our website, FaceBook, InstaGram, YouTube, or the posted events on the board next to the name tag station. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.

Regardless of whether we are together in-person or virtually, we are connected by the Holy Spirit:  Always together; never apart…maybe in distance, but never in heart.

Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644