The Second Sunday After The Epiphany
The Second Sunday After The Epiphany
God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that thy people, illumined by thy Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
8:00 a.m.
This 25-30 minute service in the Chantry Chapel includes lessons, prayers, a short homily, and a Said Mass.
9:00 a.m.
This 45 minute service at the High Altar includes lessons, prayers, hymns, a sermon, and a Sung Eucharist. Music at this service is led by the Junior Choristers. For the 9am service only, worshipers are invited to sit in the choir stalls behind the choir in the chancel, or (as always) in the pews below...
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 Eucharist.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Join us for classes for all youth and children from 3 years old to high school seniors. Engaging lessons are prepared for the students in keeping with our commitment to the Christian formation of our young members. For more information, or to register, please contact Father Spurlock. Sunday School classes are held on the third...
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Fr Austin begins a study of angels that will look principally to the Bible. For background, you might like to read "Angels: A Very Short Introduction"; we have copies in our bookstore.
11:00 a.m.
Above: In the central panel of the gorgeous triptych behind the Chantry Chapel altar of Saint Thomas Church, there is a brilliant representation of the Wedding at Cana, recounted in today's Gospel according to Saint John. Note the humiliation on the bride's face, the despondency on the groom's, the incredulousness on the Governor's, and the...
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies following the Eucharist. Meet parishioners and, if you are a guest, please sign our guest book or complete a welcome card. Nametags are available.
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
We welcome Declan into the Body of Christ.
4:00 p.m.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany falls in the midst of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which began, as it always does, with the Feast of the Confession of Saint Peter on January 18, and ends with the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul on January 25. On the Sunday that falls...