The Fourth Sunday In Lent (Laetare)
The Fourth Sunday In Lent (Laetare)
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
7:15 a.m.-6:30 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.
7:45 a.m. | The Resurrection Chapel
This is a brief, Rite I mass celebrated in the chapel to your right as you enter the church.
9:00 a.m. | The Chancel
This service is especially suitable for children and families.
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.
10:00 a.m. | Parish House, Living Room
We hope that you will join us for a time of fellowship.
10:00 a.m. | Parish House, 3rd Floor
Sunday School runs during the academic year from mid-September through June with special celebrations throughout the year and occasional breaks for holidays.
10:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m. | Parish House, Dining Room
Faith Alive is open to ages 10-14 and is offered three Sundays a month during the academic year from 10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. following the 9 a.m. Mass.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Parish House, 5th Floor, and via Zoom
This talk is part of the 2024 Bicentennial Historical Lectures and is led by Inge Reist, Director Emerita of the Center for the History of Collecting, The Frick Collection and Frick Art Reference Library.
11:00 a.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. Sermon by The Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, Vicar of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
12:30 p.m. | The Narthex
We hope that you will join us for a time of fellowship.
12:30 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
This free tour of the Church begins in the narthex following the 11am Service.
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.
1:30 p.m.-2:15 p.m. | The Chancel
This afternoon service is offered one Sunday every month and is preceded by a brunch at 1 p.m. If you would like more information, do not hesitate to reach out to Mother Lee-Pae.
4:00 p.m. | High Altar
Today's sermon is preached by the Rev. Adam Spencer, Rector of St. Elisabeth’s Church, Glencoe, Chicago< and is the fourth installment of our Lenten sermon series “Lord, teach us to pray” - former clergy of Saint Thomas explore patterns of prayer. Fr. Spencer will preach on “The Examen of St. Ignatius”.
Timothy Olsen, organ – Winston-Salem, NC
5:15 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
The Sunday Recital Series is free and open to the public. Usually starting at approximately 5:15 p.m., it follows the 4pm service on most Sundays during the academic term.
