The Third Sunday Of Easter
O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 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 completes this class on the study of angels on April 7 and April 14 . For background, you might like to read "Angels: A Very Short Introduction"; we have copies in our bookstore.
11:00 a.m.
Above: From the woodwork on the kneeler of the Bishop's Chair in the sanctuary of Saint Thomas Church, the restoration of Peter by Christ, who asks three times if Peter loves him, and three times is told, "feed my sheep." [from today's Gospel: John 21:1-19] Included in this Festal Eucharist are hymns sung by 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.
4:00 p.m.
This evening Fr Austin preaches the tenth sermon in the Commandments as Good News series, on "No False Witness."  Note the words of the second verse of the hymn before the sermon, #591. About Choral Evensong: Based on the services held daily in the medieval Church, Choral Evensong as arranged in the Book of Common...
