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Sunday, December 22, 2024

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The Fourth Sunday Of Advent
O Rex gentium — “O King of the Nations”

The Fourth Sunday Of Advent

We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 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.

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: Can We Be Honest in the Way We Tell Our Memories?

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

For John Ames, the main character in Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead, writing is a form of prayer, of examining his motives and life, and of recognizing God’s presence in everything and everyone.

Solemn Eucharist

11:00 a.m. | High Altar

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

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.