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.
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 Service.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Every Sunday at 10 a.m. we have a class in adult Christian education. There is no homework for the class, and newcomers are welcome to join at any time. The class meets on the 5th floor of the Parish House and is presently looking at some of the strange prophecies in the book of Ezekiel...
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Saint Thomas Sunday School classes are offered for all youth and children from 3 years old to high school seniors. Please read more in the PROGRAMS section of this website.
11:00 a.m.
On Guadete Sunday, we light the rose candle on the Advent wreath and rejoice as our King and Savior draweth nigh.You will notice that while this service proceeds as nearly any other Festal Eucharist at Saint Thomas, the Rector also says The Summary of the Law and The Comfortable Words.The Eucharist is given both at...
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies. Meet parishioners and, if you are a guest, please sign our guest book. Nametags are available.
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Purchase cookies, brownies and other goodies, all in support of the Choir School.
1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Written by Lucky Gold, this year's pageant is called "A New York Carol." In the days when Saint Thomas Church was still downtown, Charles Dickens paid a visit to New York City. And maybe, just maybe, he was inspired by dirty faced urchins and thieves to write a Christmas story for the ages. Don't worry...
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
This party follows the Christmas Pageant. Because the party is planned with care, please RSVP by December 9 if you plan to attend.
