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December 2010


Sunday, December 19, 2010
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Collect:

We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son our Lord cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same 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, a sermon, and a Sung Eucharist. Music is sung by the younger ch…

Coffee Hour following the 9am Service
9:45am - Saint Thomas Church 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 First Book of the Kings
10:00am - Saint Thomas Parish House (Fifth Floor)
Father Austin will give short talks on this rich text (perhaps unexpectedly so) which contains much material for Christian reflection.

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols (Mass follows)
11:00am - Saint Thomas Church
At the beginning of this service, the lights are lowered and the people stand. The choir begins to sing Once in royal David's city from th…

Guided Tour of Saint Thomas Church
12:30pm - Saint Thomas Church (meet in Narthex)
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…

Sing for the Windows
1:00pm - Saint Thomas Church Parish House Library
Even if you think you cannot sing, you can be in tune with others. Parishioner Nancy Garniez has been teaching this sight-singing skill fo…

A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols (No Mass follows)
4:00pm - Saint Thomas Church
At the beginning of this service, the lights are lowered and the people stand. The choir begins to sing Once in royal David's city from th…