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Sunday, December 15, 2024

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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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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.

Sung Eucharist
9:00 a.m. | The Chancel

This service is especially suitable for children and families.

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.

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.

Sunday Theology Talks
Advent series on Marilynne Robinson's Novel Gilead: Self-Knowledge and the Power of Grace

Part of the event series Advent 2024 series on Marilynne Robinson’s Novel Gilead

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

Most of Gilead’s attraction for readers resides in the voice of the narrator, the Rev. John Ames.

Sunday School
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.

Festal 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.

Guided Tour of Saint Thomas Church
12:30 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church

This free tour of the Church begins in the narthex following the 11am Service.

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.