I was sent the amazing picture (above) of the building of the current Church a few days ago. Read more…
Rector’s Chronicle
The Rector's Message for the Week of April 23, 2023
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The blossom on the Cherry Trees in Central Park has been spectacular this year and Alison and I have received many beautiful images since Easter Day.Read more…
Pastoral Message from the Rev. Mark Schultz for the Week of April 16, 2023
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Alleluia! Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Our Easter celebrations have been marvelous, splendid, and joyful!Read more…
The Rector’s Message for the Week of April 9, 2023
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I am writing this on Maundy Thursday as we begin the Easter Triduum, or Holy Three Days. It has been so encouraging to see in-person numbers increased this year; and Palm Sunday, with the presence of the Choir of New College Oxford, was incredibly moving.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of April 2, 2023
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The most glorious liturgical week of the year is upon us! If you have never experienced Holy Week at Saint Thomas Church, then you have not yet experienced some of the most poignant ceremony and ritual coupled with, arguably, the most glorious music of the Church’s year. Palm Sunday, this year, will be unlike any other…Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 26, 2023
Posted onJust the other day, I was sent a fascinating video from the UK that debated the use of, so-called, Critical Race Theory (CRT) in British schools.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 19, 2023
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Thank you for all the emails and comments I received following last week’s e-news. It seems that it brought back many memories for you of your own childhoods and some of your family traditions.
This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday in Lent, also known as Laetare…Read more…
The Rector’s Message for the Week of March 12, 2023
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This Lent has truly been joyful thus far. It is fascinating how setting boundaries, being disciplined, and even fasting and abstinence can engender a sense of well-being.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of March 5, 2023
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I am writing this after celebrating the funeral of dear Joanie Saunders, long-time member of this parish since the 10th Rector, Dr. Morris! Joanie was a faithful member of the Altar Guild and was best known in our church for her broad smile and her way of always seeing the best in everyone, even when things were tough.Read more…
The Rector's Message for the Week of February 26
Posted onI am with the Order of St. John as I write this, and we have been examining the membership of our Order to see how diverse we are. We have been looking at Norman Rockwell’s beautiful painting Golden Rule …Read more…