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Sunday, December 3, 2023

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Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Open Doors
7:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church

Saint Thomas Church is open to the public from 8:30am-6:30pm, Mondays through Fridays, and 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturdays. Our Sunday hours are determined by our service and events schedule.

Said Mass
7:45 a.m. | The Lady Chapel

This is a brief, Rite I mass celebrated in the chapel to your left as you enter the church.

Nursery
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Parish House, 3rd Floor

Parents are welcome to access the Nursery with their baby or toddler throughout the year.

Sung Mass and Lighting of the Advent Wreath by the Noble Singers
9:00 a.m. | The Chancel

This service is especially suitable for children and families.

Coffee Hour following the 9am Sung Mass
10:00 a.m. | Parish House, Living Room

We hope that you will join us for a time of fellowship.

Advent Sunday Family Feast
10:00 a.m. | Parish House Living Room and Dining Room

Please join us for breakfast in the Parish House (in between the 9 am and 11am Mass). We look forward to seeing you there!

Sharp Faith - Sunday Theology Talks (Week 22)
What is Hope?

Part of the event series Sharp Faith – Sunday Theology Talks

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Parish House, 5th Floor, and via Zoom

Our Theologian in Residence, the Rev. Dr. Luigi Gioia, continues a year-long course to dive into all the main areas of theology.

Solemn Eucharist

11:00 a.m. | High Altar

Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. Sermon by Fr. Turner.

Coffee Hour following the 11am Eucharist
12:30 p.m. | The Narthex

We hope that you will join us for a time of fellowship.

The Bicentennial Exhibition
Art in the Service of Faith
12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church

This professionally-curated exhibition traces the history of Saint Thomas Church through the building, decoration, and consecration of four church buildings. Barring special events and curtailed hours for the church the exhibition will be open during the following times: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday.