Rector's Weekly Message
Each week, the Reverend Andrew C. Mead, Rector of Saint Thomas Church, records an audio message. These messages are usually posted on Thursdays or Fridays and contain thoughts and commentary on the week ahead. To see all worship services and events for the week, please utilize the calendar. To see more from the Rector, please see the Sermon Archive and the Rector's Chronicle. To hear audio files from the Music Office, please see Weekly Music Notes.
For the Week Beginning March 7, 2010 | Download
This week, the Rector gives thanks for Gregory the Great, even as we generally suppress our celebration of Lesser Feasts at Saint Thomas during Lent. (Posted March 5, 2010.)
For the Week Beginning February 28, 2010 | Download
This week, the Rector discusses the Lenten Collects, commending them to our study and meditation. You may see each collect on the corresponding calendar page for each Eucharist in Lent, and, of course, in the Book of Common Prayer. (Posted February 25, 2010.)
For the Week Beginning February 21, 2010 | Download
This week, the Rector talks about the Liturgies of Holy Week series of the Sunday Adult Education Class, beginning the First Sunday in Lent at 10am in the Parish House. (Posted February 18, 2010.)
For the Week Beginning February 14, 2010 | Download
This week, the Rector speaks thoughtfully about Ash Wednesday on February 17. Doors will open on Ash Wednesday shortly before 8am and will remain open throughout the day until the end of the 5:30pm Liturgy. Please come by at anytime for the Imposition of Ashes. (Posted February 12, 2010.)
For the Week Beginning February 7, 2010 | Download
This week, the Rector encourages us to begin to think about the holy season of Lent. You can see a listing of major days in the season, along with links to services on those days, here. (Posted February 4, 2010.)
For the Week Beginning January 31, 2010 | Download
In this week's message, the Rector talks about the Festal Eucharist for The Presentation (Candlemas) on February 2 at 5:30pm and also the Rector's Christian Doctrine Class. (Posted January 29, 2010.)