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O Sapientia — “O Wisdom”
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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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.
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.
9:00 a.m. | The Chancel
This service is especially suitable for children and families.
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.
10:00 a.m. | Parish House, Living Room
We hope that you will join us for a time of fellowship.
10:00 a.m. | Parish House, 3rd Floor
Sunday School runs during the academic year from mid-September through June with special celebrations throughout the year and occasional breaks for holidays.
10:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m. | Parish House, Dining Room
Faith Alive is open to ages 10-14 and is offered three Sundays a month during the academic year from 10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. following the 9 a.m. Mass.
The Church and Community Organizing: a History of Mutual Entanglement

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Parish House, 5th Floor, and via Zoom
Led by Dr. Nicholas Hayes-Mota, Assistant Director of Boston College’s Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy.

11:00 a.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. Sermon by Fr. Schultz.
12:30 p.m. | The Narthex
We hope that you will join us for a time of fellowship.
12:30 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
This free tour of the Church begins in the narthex following the 11am Service.
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.
12:30 p.m.
Christmas carols, sung from the historic 5th Avenue staircase of the church, will be offered following the 11 a.m. mass.
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | Parish House, Dining Room
Happy Advent! Hope you're ready for some festive cheer! ???? I'm hosting a Christmas luncheon, and I'd love for you to be part of it. Let's gather in the Living room (Parish House 2nd Floor) on December 17th at 12:45 pm, and we'll head out together to a nearby restaurant. Please bring a gift for...
2:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
This free tour begins in the narthex (foyer) of the church.
Attended by members of the Diplomatic Service and the United Nations

4:00 p.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys and featuring works of French, M. Martin, Latona, Wilcox, Moore, Rutter, and Chilcott.