Happy Friday!  See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for March 21, 2021. In it, you will find a reminder of the two Lenten educational offerings, an appeal to complete the time and talent survey that was mailed earlier this week, as well as the schedule for Holy Week.  Eye Spy looks at the devotional prayer candles.

• Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube and in-person via  sign-up
• Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11 a.m.: St. Thomas’s 179th ANNUAL MEETING live via Zoom. The meeting will open around 10 a.m. for socializing. 
• Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 5 p.m.: Lenten evening prayer, live on YouTube. Here is the leaflet.
• Wednesday at noon: Intercessory Prayers with Holy Eucharist, live on YouTube
• Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11 a.m.: Lenten Adult Education study of Jon Mechams, “The Hope of Glory”, considering the last words of Jesus on the cross, lead by Fr. Bill.  Email the office for a Zoom invitation.
• Thursday at 7 p.m.: Evening Compline Prayers with Deacon Cecily, live via Zoom with leaflet
• Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube and in-person via sign-up. Palms will be available at the service, as well as during curbside communion.  I will also have several palm crosses available to pick up throughout the week, and for mailing.
• Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 10:45-11:45 a.m.: adult education “Sacramental Life” 3-week series lead by Fr. Howie continues (March 7, 14, and 28)

You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events except Fr. Bill’s study (you have to email a request for that one) 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. 

The new Forward Day by Days 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

Good afternoon.  Many of you may be aware that after many years of loyal service, our sexton, has retired.  This position has now been publicly posted and I’d like to share it with all of you to pass along as you see fit.  Here is the job description.  Please direct any questions or interest to Fr. Howie at howell.sasser.jr@gmail.com.

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

Happy Friday!  See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for March 14, 2021. In it you will find a reminder to SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING next Sunday, March 21, 2021 via Zoom at 11 a.m., info about adult education’s “Sacramental Life” 3-week series (March 7, 14, and 28, 2021) starting this week, and an update on our hugely successful blood drive.  Also, one of the Girl Scout troops who meets at our church building is having a Smile Drive for dental products for kids in need.  See also this year’s Holy Week schedule.

• Sunday, March 14, 2021: Daylight Savings Time – SPRING AHEAD!
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube and in-person via sign-up
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10-10:45 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Novel Theology will discuss “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” by Deborah Meggoch
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10:45-11:45 a.m.: adult education “Sacramental Life” 3-week series lead by Fr. Howie continues (March 7, 14, and 28)
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 5 p.m.: Lenten evening prayer, live on YouTube
• Wednesday at noon: Intercessory Prayers with Holy Eucharist, live on YouTube
• Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 11 a.m.: Lenten Adult Education study of Jon Mechams, “The Hope of Glory”, considering the last words of Jesus on the cross, lead by Fr. Bill.  Email the office for a Zoom invitation.
• Thursday at 7 p.m.: Evening Compline Prayers with Deacon Cecily, live via Zoom with leaflet
• Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube and in-person via sign-up
• Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 11 a.m.: St. Thomas’s 179th ANNUAL MEETING live via Zoom

You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events except Fr. Bill’s study (you have to email a request for that one) 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. 

The new Forward Day by Days 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

Hi faith family!  The community blood drive, here at St. Thomas’s, is tomorrow from 1-6 p.m.!  It is wonderful to be able to offer the use of the church building for this worthy cause. Thank you to those of you who have already signed up and/or passed this information along to friends and family.  Half of the appointments have been filled.

I’m asking that you let one more person know today.  If we all mention this to one more person, and even a fraction of those people sign up, it could equal over a hundred lives affected- just by your mentioning this to one person.  What if you told two people?

To care for the health and safety of our community, donations are by appointment, social distancing will be observed, and masks are required.

To schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions, please call 888-8-BLOOD-8 or register online. Thank you for your help with this effort!

This event is sponsored by St. Thomas’s Episcopal Parish, Newark, Delaware and Blood Bank of Delmarva.

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

Hello faith family!  See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for March 7, 2021.  In it, you will find a reminder to SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING on Sunday, March 21, 2021 via Zoom at 11 a.m., info about adult education’s “Sacramental Life” 3-week series (March 7, 14, and 28, 2021 at 10:45 a.m.), Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 1-6 p.m.: community blood drive, by appointment starting this week, and Jill shares an update on our Tarbiyah outreach.  Eye Spy” shows growth of the Blue Hen Bounty (BHB) ministry. Do you have a favorite vignette you’d like to see and learn more about?

• Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube and in-person via sign-up
• Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 10-10:45 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.: adult education “Sacramental Life” lead by Fr. Howie
• Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 5 p.m.: Lenten evening prayer, live on YouTube
• Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 1-6 p.m.: community blood drive, by appointment
• Wednesday at noon: Intercessory Prayers with Holy Eucharist, live on YouTube
• Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 11 a.m.: Lenten Adult Education study of Jon Mechams, “The Hope of Glory”, considering the last words of Jesus on the cross, lead by Fr. Bill.  Email the office for a Zoom invitation.
• Thursday at 7 p.m.: Evening Compline Prayers with Deacon Cecily, live via Zoom with leaflet
• Sunday, March 14, 2021: Daylight Savings Time – SPRING AHEAD!
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube and in-person via sign-up
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Novel Theology will discuss “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” by Deborah Meggoch
• Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 10:45-11:45 a.m.: adult education “Sacramental Life” 3-week series lead by Fr. Howie continues (March 7, 14, and 28)

You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events except Fr. Bill’s study (you have to email a request for that one), 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. 

The new Forward Day by Days 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

Happy Friday!  See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for February 28, 2021. In it you will find a reminder to SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING on Sunday, March 21, 2021 via Zoom at 11 a.m., and info about Fr. Bill’s Lenten Adult Education offering.   There is a message from Bishop Kevin regarding in-person worship. “Eye Spy” shows one of our favorite sites: crocus popping up in the Grove through the snow. Do you have a favorite vignette you’d like to see and learn more about?

• Saturday, February 27, 2021: Bruce Finnie funeral: noon-1 p.m. visitation, 1 p.m. service via YouTube and in-person with sign-up
• Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube
• Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 5 p.m.: Lenten evening prayer, live on YouTube
• Wednesday at noon: Intercessory Prayers with Holy Eucharist, live on YouTube
• Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 11 a.m.: Lenten Adult Education study of Jon Mechams, “The Hope of Glory”, considering the last words of Jesus on the cross, lead by Fr Bill.  email the office for a Zoom invitation.
• Thursday at 7 p.m.: Evening Compline Prayers with Deacon Cecily, live via Zoom with leaflet
• Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube
• Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Communion at the Curb, in-person with a mask please
• Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 1-6 p.m.: community blood drive, by appointment

You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events except Fr. Bill’s Lenten Adult Education study (you have to email a request for that one) 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. 

The new Forward Day by Days 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

Life is a journey for every human being, but for believers of all stripes it is also a pilgrimage with a Purpose and a destination. Christians are called to a life of love and service here on earth, with the Hope of salvation in the next life.

On the north wall or left side of the nave of St. Thomas’s Parish is a continuous glass bank of unique stained-glass windows at eye level, vividly reminding us not only that we are all sojourners, but also that we are not at all alone. Indeed, among this great “crowd of witnesses” are traditional saints whom we can venerate but often prefer to think we cannot possibly emulate, but also less heroic women and men who can inspire and guide us along our own path.

Enjoy the Pilgrimage Windows online.

See the windows in person by visiting the north wall or left side of the nave at St. Thomas’s Parish at 276 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711. Since the procession and the inscription move from left to right (as one faces the windows) and it is suggested that the viewer also proceed this way. Each of the five groups is chronologically ordered, moving from the recent to the ancient. As one moves from one bay to the next, therefore, one will find one self propelled from Apostolic to modern times.

Booklet contributors:
Text by Lawrence G. Duggan, Professor of History, University of Delaware. Member of St. Thomas’s Parish (1982-), Head of the Liturgy Guild (2003-), and Grand High Thurifer.
Photos by Robert Gilley, Member of St. Thomas’s Parish (1996-)
Graphic Design and Layout by Jason J. Malago

Happy Friday!  See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for February 21, 2021.  In it you will find a reminder to SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING on Sunday, March 21, 2021 via Zoom at 11 a.m., and info about Fr. Bill’s Lenten Adult Education offering.  And, a new “Eye Spy” where we will take a look at a feature within our church building; I believe this will be especially nice to see as we are not able to spend as much time as typical in the building right now. Do you have a favorite vignette you’d like to see and learn more about?

• Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube
• Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: *No drive through communion this week*
• Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.: week 3 of adult education 3-week series, Spirituality in the Lord of the Rings, live via Zoom
• Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 5 p.m.: Lenten evening prayer, live on YouTube
• Wednesday at noon: Intercessory Prayers with Holy Eucharist, live on YouTube
• Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11 a.m.: Lenten Adult Education study of Jon Mechams, “The Hope of Glory”, considering the last words of Jesus on the cross, lead by Fr Bill.  email the office for a Zoom invitation.
• Thursday at 7 p.m.: Evening Compline Prayers with Deacon Cecily, live via Zoom with leaflet
• Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube
• Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Walk/Drive Through Communion and Prayers, in-person with a mask please

You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events except Fr. Bill’s study (you have to email a request for that one) 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. 

The new Forward Day by Days 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

See the Carpenter’s Helper newsletter for February 14, 2021.  In it you will find a reminder to SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING on Sunday, March 21, 2021 via Zoom at 11 a.m., and info about Fr. Bill’s Lenten Adult Education offering.  And, I’m excited to kick off the new Carpenter’s Helper newsletter segment, “Eye Spy” where we will take a look at a feature within our church building; I believe this will be especially nice to see as we are not able to spend as much time as typical in the building right now. Do you have a favorite vignette you’d like to see and learn more about?

Check out the Diocese of Delaware’s weekly publication The Net.  This week you can find an article written by one of our faith family, Emily Bange, with her thoughts on Ash Wednesday.

• Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube
• Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Walk/Drive Through Communion and Prayers, in-person with a mask please
• Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.: week 3 of adult education 3-week series, Spirituality in the Lord of the Rings, live via Zoom
• Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 10 a.m.: Novel Theology will discuss “The Peppermint Tea Chronicles” by Alexander McCall Smith, live via Zoom
• Wednesday at noon: Intercessory Prayers with Holy Eucharist, live on YouTube with leaflet for Epiphany
• Thursday, February 18, 2021 11 a.m.: Lenten Study of Jon Mechams, “The Hope of Glory“, considering the last words of Jesus on the cross, lead by Fr Bill.  Email the office for a Zoom invitation
• Thursday at 7 p.m.: Evening Compline Prayers with Deacon Cecily, live via Zoom with leaflet
• Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist, rite II with music, live on YouTube
• Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 10-11 a.m.: Walk/Drive Through Communion and Prayers, in-person with a mask please

You will receive an emailed invitation to all the above events except Fr Bill’s study (you have to email a request for that one), 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. 

The new Forward Day by Days 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