Happy Friday! See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for the Fifth Sunday of Easter and the week of May 2, 2021. In it you will find a reminder of the Bishop’s upcoming visit on May 16, 2021, a reminder that Communion at the Curb will continue and Eye Spy looks at a secret garden.
- Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube and in-person via sign-up
- Sunday, May 2, 2021 from 10-11 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please, for those who have not received the Sacrament in-person during the service. You do not need to sign up for this. ALL are WELCOME!
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10 a.m.: 2 Saints Readers will zoom to continue the series on “Holy Envy: Finding God in the faith of others” by Barbara Brown Taylor. You can jump into the conversation, even if you missed a week.
- Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at noon: Intercessory Prayer with Holy Communion, live on YouTube and in-person with precautions
- Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 1-6 p.m.: community Blood Drive. Your efforts have been making a tremendous difference. Thank you for your help sharing these dates (and for donating blood if you have been able).
- Sunday, May 16, 2021 is going to be a big day!
- Bishop Kevin will be celebrating with us at 9 a.m. on YouTube and in-person.
- He will be Baptizing and Confirming members of our faith family! And, we will reaffirm our own baptismal promises. This is a day for Joy and Celebration!
- Communion at the Curb will continue after the service from 10-11 a.m.
- We will have a special guest speaker, live via zoom, at 11 a.m. That person will speak about The Order of Saint John, whose roots go back over 900 years!
You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events and their accompanying leaflets. As always, there are copies available to be mailed, so please let me know if you’d like a paper copy.
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 your church or online giving. See our Giving page.
The new Forward Day by Day booklets are available. Please feel free to stop into the lobby for a copy, or let me know if you’d like one mailed out to you! There are plenty in both large and small print.
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 all events or news, visit our website, check FaceBook, or check out the posted events on the board next to the name tag station. Recent Newsletters, Sermons, or Announcements are also available.
Kind Regards,
Cana Hartman, Parish Administrator
StThomassOffice@googlegroups.com or (302) 368-4644