Calendar
August 2010
Fr Mead wrote (in one of his many sermons on the Blessed Virgin) the following explanation regarding this particular feast day:
"August 15 is the great feast of Mary which Roman Catholics call the Assumption and Eastern Orthodox call the Dormition (or Falling Asleep) of Mary at the end of her earthly life. The Episcopal Church, together with much of the Anglican Communion, simply calls this the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, and we use the same lessons and prayers as Rome and Orthodoxy to celebrate the fact that from the beginning to the end of her extraordinary life as the mother of Jesus, God has “taken her to himself.” She is, as Scripture attests, the highly favored one, full of grace, for the Lord is with her."
In addition to this feast, we also celebrate at Saint Thomas:
►The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8
►The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8
►The Feast of the Annunciation on March 25 (though in 2012, it falls on a Sunday and so therefore the Fifth Sunday in Lent takes precedence)
►The Visitation on May 31
A 12:10 Mass in honor of Mary is offered once a month in the Chantry Chapel (Lady Chapel), usually but not always on the first Saturday.
Collect:
O God, who hast taken to thyself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of thy incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of thine eternal kingdom; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Holy Eucharist
8:00am - Saint Thomas Church
This 30 minute service in the Chantry Chapel includes lessons, prayers, a sermon and a Said Mass.
Sung Eucharist
9:00am - Saint Thomas Church
This 45 minute service at the High Altar includes lessons, prayers, hymns, and a sermon. During the summer months, music is sung by the co…
Coffee Hour following the 9am Service
9:45am - Saint Thomas Parish House Living Room
Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Eucharist.
The Metaphysical Poets in the Anglican Tradition
Festal Eucharist
Coffee Hour following the 11am Eucharist
Guided Tour of Saint Thomas Church
10:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Four poets in four weeks: Dr. Robert Duvall will look at some of the great poets characterized as writing in the "metaphysical" manner.
11:00am - Saint Thomas Church
The 11am Eucharist is typically the best-attended worship service at Saint Thomas each week. It is at this service that you not only will …
12:20pm - Saint Thomas Parish House Living Room
Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies following the Eucharist. Meet parishioners and,…
12:30pm - Saint Thomas Church
This free tour (donations are accepted) of the Church begins in the narthex following the 11am Service. If you cannot take the tour at thi…