Events

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Saint Michael and All Angels

Saint Michael and All Angels

O Everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the ministries of angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant that, as thy holy angels always serve and worship thee in heaven, so by thy appointment they may help and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Holy Eucharist
8:00 a.m.

This 25-30 minute service in the Chantry Chapel includes lessons, prayers, and a said Mass.

Sung Eucharist
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...

Coffee Hour following the 9am Eucharist
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.

Theology Class: The Book of Job
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

Fr Daniels begins a series on the Book of Job on September 8, and then Fr Austin leads a Bible study on the book beginning September 15. All are welcome.

Sunday School and Youth Group
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...

Festal Eucharist
11:00 a.m.

Above: Saint Michael drives his lance into the head of the dragon. The inscription above is Quis ut Deus ("Who is like God?," the English meaning of the Hebrew word Michael), giving the archangel the authority to bring to account those who claim to be God's equal. Included in this Festal Eucharist are hymns sung...

Coffee Hour following the 11am Eucharist
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.

Festal Evensong
4:00 p.m.

About Choral Evensong: Based on the services held daily in the medieval Church, Choral Evensong as arranged in the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican Church has been sung regularly since the Sixteenth Century. Many people who are new to worship at Saint Thomas prefer to come to Choral Evensong because it is relatively...