Calendar
December 2011
The children known as the Holy Innocents are mentioned in Saint Matthew 2:16-18: “Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, in Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.” The Church venerates these children as martyrs; Saint Augustine writes “they died not only for Christ, but in his stead.”
Collect:
We remember this day, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by the order of King Herod. Receive, we beseech thee, into the arms of thy mercy all innocent victims; and by thy great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish thy rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist
5:30pm - Saint Thomas Church
Above: The Holy Innocents, held in the warm and loving arms of angels at the very top of the Saint Thomas reredos.
Evening Prayer
Ps…
Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist
8:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Morning Prayer
Psalms: 139 & 140
Lesson: II Samuel 23:13-17b
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: I John 2:7-11
Gospel: L…
Holy Eucharist
12:10pm - Saint Thomas Church
Holy Eucharist – Rite II
Lesson: I John 2:7-11
Gospel: Luke 2:22-35
Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist
5:30pm - Saint Thomas Church
Evening Prayer
Psalms: 141, 142 & 143
Lesson: Isaiah 12:1-6
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: I John 2:7-11
Gospel: Lu…
Morning Prayer & Holy Eucharist
8:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Morning Prayer
Psalms: 145 & 146
Lesson: I Kings 17:17-24
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: I John 2:12-17
Gospel: Luke…
Holy Eucharist
12:10pm - Saint Thomas Church
Holy Eucharist – Rite II
Lesson: I John 2:12-17
Gospel: Luke 2:36-40
Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist
5:30pm - Saint Thomas Church
Evening Prayer
Psalms: 147, 148, 149 & 150
Lesson: Isaiah 25:1-9
Holy Eucharist – Rite I
Lesson: I John 2:12-17
Gospel…
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: I John 2:18-21
Gospel: John 1:1-18