Calendar
December 2011
Deacon
d. 1637
Collect:
Lord God, make us worthy of your perfect love; that, with your deacon Nicholas Ferrar and his household, we may rule ourselves according to your Word, and serve you with our whole heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist
8:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Morning Prayer
Psalms: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Lesson: Amos 4:6-13
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: Galatians 6:7-10
Gospel: Ma…
Holy Eucharist
12:10pm - Saint Thomas Church
Holy Eucharist – Rite II
Lesson: Galatians 6:7-10
Gospel: Matthew 13:47-52
Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist
5:30pm - Saint Thomas Church
Evening Prayer
Psalms: 6, 7 & 8
Lesson: Isaiah 2:12-22
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: Galatians 6:7-10
Gospel: Matth…
Missionary Bishop in China and Japan
d. 1910
Fr Austin writes:
Today in our church we remember Bishop Williams, who was born in Richmond, Va., volunteered for work in China, became bishop to China and Japan and ended up spending most of his life in Japan. He died exactly 100 years ago today. You can read the short biography for him in Lesser Feasts and Fasts.
In that biography, note these dates: he began work in Nagasaki in 1859; in 1866 his first convert was baptized. Seven years of faithful work without a single baptism: what faith he must have had!
Collect:
Almighty and everlasting God, we thank thee for thy servant Channing Moore Williams, whom thou didst call to preach the Gospel to the people of China and Japan. Raise up, we beseech thee, in this and every land vangelists and heralds of thy kingdom, that thy Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist
8:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Morning Prayer
Psalms: 9, 10 & 11
Lesson: Amos 5:1-17
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: Acts 1:1-9
Gospel: Luke 10:1-9
Holy Eucharist
12:10pm - Saint Thomas Church
Holy Eucharist – Rite II
Lesson: Acts 1:1-9
Gospel: Luke 10:1-9
Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist
5:30pm - Saint Thomas Church
Evening Prayer
Psalms: 12, 13 & 14
Lesson: Isaiah 3:8-15
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: Acts 1:1-9
Gospel: Luke 10:1-…
Saint Thomas Soup Kitchen
9:30am - starts at Saint Thomas Church Parish House
Every Saturday morning at 9:30 parishioners and friends gather in the Parish House living room and dining room to prepare approximately 30…
Holy Eucharist
12:10pm - Saint Thomas Church
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: Isaiah 61:9-11
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
This is the monthly Saturday Mass in honor of the Blessed …
Choral Evensong 
4:00pm - Saint Thomas Church
During Advent, we have special 4pm choral services on Saturday afternoons. Today's service, as well as the service on December 10, is Chor…
Collect:
Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; 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.