Calendar
November 2011
Remembrance Day at Saint Thomas is kept with services at 8am and 9am, a Solemn Requiem at 11am, and a Choral Evensong at 4pm in memory of those who have given their lives in service of our country.
As you think about the faithful departed, consider these sermons:
The Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting. Amen. (2011) by Fr Austin
The Souls Departed -- Safe and Sound (2008) by Fr Mead
Back from the Dead (2008) by Fr Mead
Prayer for the Dead (2007) Fr Mead
Why Pray for the Dead? (2003) by Fr Mead
Spiritual Wholeness -- The Resurrection (2002) by Fr Mead
Collect:
O God, the Maker and Redeemer of all believers: Grant to the faithful departed the unsearchable benefits of the passion of thy Son; that on the day of his appearing they may be manifested as thy children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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 25-30 minute service in the Chantry Chapel includes lessons, prayers, a short homily, 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 Eucharist
9:45am - Saint Thomas Church Parish House
Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Eucharist.
Sunday School & Youth Group
10:00am - Saint Thomas Church 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 …
Heresies & How to Avoid Them
10:00am - Saint Thomas Church Parish House, Fifth Floor
Fr Austin discusses the book edited by Ben Quash and Michael Ward, with an eye toward why it matters what Christians believe.
There …
Solemn Requiem
11:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Above: Poppies are traditionally worn on Remembrance Day in Britain, the United States, and many Commonwealth countries, and at Saint Thom…
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, just inside Fifth Ave entrance)
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…
Choral Evensong for the Patriotic Societies (Flag Service)
4:00pm - Saint Thomas Church
Above: Part of the World War I Memorial, showing the allied nations, near the back of the nave of Saint Thomas Church. Above the heraldry …
Organ Recital: Brian Preston Harlow
5:15pm - Saint Thomas Church