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The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)

The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)

Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.


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Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.

This 25-30 minute service in the Lady Chapel includes lessons, prayers, a short homily, and a Said Mass.

Sung Eucharist
9:00 a.m.

This 45 minute service at the High Altar includes lessons, prayers, hymns, a sermon, and a Sung Eucharist. Music is sung by the younger choristers and probationers of the choir.

Coffee Hour following the 9am Eucharist
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Eucharist.

Sunday School & Youth Group
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

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 keeping with our commitment to the Christian formation of our young members. For more information, or to register, please contact Father Spurlock. Sunday School classes are held on the third...

The Ethics of the Psalms
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

What is the ethical content of the Psalms, and how is their instruction conveyed? These are the questions behind the Sunday class, "The Ethics of the Psalms," which continues on Sunday mornings through December. Visitors welcome any Sunday at 10 a.m. on the 5th floor.

Festal Eucharist
11:00 a.m.

Above: From the Joy Window of Saint Thomas Church, now fully restored. "Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem." [Zephaniah 3:14] On Gaudete Sunday, we light the rose candle on the Advent wreath and rejoice as our King and Savior draweth nigh....

Coffee Hour following the 11am Eucharist
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies following the Eucharist. Meet parishioners and, if you are a guest, please sign our guest book or complete a welcome card. Nametags are available.

Saint Thomas Christmas Pageant
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

The Youth Group and Sunday School have been rehearsing for weeks for this year's Christmas Pageant. Please join them for this annual performance in which they will reprise A New York Carol by Lucky Gold. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Festal Evensong
4:00 p.m.

Above: the rose frontal is used on the altar on Gaudete Sunday. Notice also that this is the only Sunday of Advent in which flowers are on the altar. About Choral Evensong: Based on the services held daily in the medieval Church, Choral Evensong as arranged in the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican...

William Winsom
5:15 p.m.