Calendar
April 2011
Laetare means "rejoice," and on this Sunday we take a break from the austerity of Lent and add some color: rose vestments on the clergy and flowers on the altar.
At the morning services today, we have the story of the man born blind, given sight by Jesus.
In a 2002 sermon, the Rector points out two important developments in this story: "First, there is the blind beggar who is given sight, and who then progressively sees ever more clearly in every way that it is possible to see, including insight. Second, there are Jesus’ adversaries, who have physical eyesight but who, in their determined opposition to Jesus, become increasingly blind. The story contrasts the progress of faith with the progress of unbelief."
See: Faith with Open Eyes (2002) by Fr Mead
Collect:
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and 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. Music is sung by the congregation only, as the 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.
Sunday School
10:00am - Saint Thomas Parish House, 3rd Floor
Join us for classes for all youth and children from 3 years old to high school seniors. Engaging lessons are prepared for the students in …
Adult Education: The Art of Happiness
10:00am - Saint Thomas Church Parish House, Fifth Floor
Over the course of a few weeks, this study will look at happiness in both Testaments, with particular attention to Deuteronomy and the Gos…
Festal Eucharist
11:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Above: Kevin Kwan practices at the Great Organ.
The 11am Eucharist is typically the best-attended worship service at Saint Thomas each…
Coffee Hour following the 11am Eucharist
12:30pm - Saint Thomas Church Parish House
Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies following the Eucharist. Meet parishioners and,…
Guided Tour of Saint Thomas Church
12:30pm - Saint Thomas Church (meet in Narthex near Fifth Avenue doors)
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…
Festal Evensong
4:00pm - Saint Thomas Church
Above: Christ the King at the center of the Great Reredos at Saint Thomas Church.
At Sunday Evensongs, the clergy of Saint Thomas ta…
Organ Recital: Roger Judd
5:15pm - Saint Thomas Church