Rector's Chronicle

The Reverend Andrew C. Mead, Rector of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, writes a chronicle for members and friends of the parish, usually four times a year. The latest edition is added to the top of the list as soon as it becomes available. You may click on each title to read the chronicle online or, if you prefer, print the PDF version. As always, we thank you for utilizing the website, thereby saving the church the cost of printing and mailing. If you know a parishioner or friend of the parish who does not have access to a computer and who needs to receive the Rector's Chronicle by mail, do not hesitate to let us know.

Lent 2008 | Download PDF
In this Chronicle, the Rector writes about Holy Week and Easter, the very reason we are here, and then takes us around Saint Thomas, the ins and outs of what we do while we're here.

December 2007 | Download PDF
Among other good things, the Rector writes about the Stained Glass Window Restoration Project, a trip to Canterbury, honors for Vestrymen Miller, Wright and Meacham, and the making of a Doctor at a house with long ties to Saint Thomas.

September 2007 | Download PDF
This time, the Rector welcomes everyone back to a sprit of giving as he looks forward to the EMC, to restored stained glass and to a new organ, too. And looking back, in this year's summer book report, the Rector gives Harry the decade.

March 2007 | Download PDF
The Rector writes of John Scott, the Choir, the Choir School, the Shearings, and the webcasts of choral services.

December 2006 | Download PDF
In this Chroncile, the Rector writes of his tenth anniversary at Saint Thomas, of transition on the Vestry, of the successful 2007 EMC, of a new maintenance fund for the Choir School, and of much more.

September 2006 | Download PDF
The Rector writes about the 2006-07 Concert Series and music schedule, Christian Education, fellowship and service, parish publications, and the EMC. This issue also includes the Rector's annual Summer Book Report.

Summer 2006 | Download PDF
The Rector writes about New Orleans, parish goings-on during Eastertide, Choir School Graduation weekend, and some books worth reading.

Lent 2006 | Download PDF
The Rector writes about the upcoming Holy Week, a milestone of $1 million for the EMC, Fr Richard Martin, adult Christian education, Fr Andrew, upcoming preachers, goings-on at the Choir School, and other good things.

December 2005 | Download PDF
Fr Mead writes about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the arrival of Fr Erdman, the 2005 Vestry Elections and 2006 EMC, adult education, the Society of Mary, the concert series, and the mid-winter parish supper.

September 2005 | Download PDF
The Rector writes about music, theology and fellowship for the fall season; the intention to call a Youth Minister; the 2006 EMC, and summer books.

June 2005 | Download PDF
The Rector writes about the new beginning of our choral mission under John Scott and Charles Wallace, the Choir School Spring Benefit, the departure of Fr Bodie, the concert series, and other good things.

Lent 2005 | Download PDF
The Rector writes about the upcoming Holy Week and Easter, the Christmas past, the snowstorm on January 23, Choir School milestones, Fr Stafford's ministry, theology with Fr Austin, the EMC for 2005, a special concert, and more.

December 2004 | Download PDF
The Rector writes about the changes in the Music Office, the Choir School, the Business Office, and in the offices of the Clergy.

September 2004 | Download PDF
In this extra-long Chronicle, the Rector writes about the year of exciting changes now upon us.