Sunday, December 22, 2024
The Fourth Sunday Of AdventO Rex gentium — “O King of the Nations”
The Fourth Sunday Of Advent
We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
7:15 a.m.-5:00 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 Chantry Chapel
This is a brief, Rite I mass celebrated in the chapel to your left 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.
Advent series on Marilynne Robinson's Novel Gilead: Can We Be Honest in the Way We Tell Our Memories?
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Parish House, 5th Floor, and via Zoom
For John Ames, the main character in Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead, writing is a form of prayer, of examining his motives and life, and of recognizing God’s presence in everything and everyone.
11:00 a.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys. Sermon by Fr. Moretz.
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.
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | Offsite
Happy Advent! Join us for a festive Christmas luncheon with the Pan-Asian community!
Attended by members of the Diplomatic Service, the United Nations, and the St. George’s Society
4:00 p.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Monday, December 23, 2024
O Emmanuel — “O God-with-us”
8:30 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 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Our Sunday hours are determined by our service and events schedule.
12:00 p.m. | The Chantry Chapel
Daily Shrine Prayers and Mass will be available via audio livestream.
Art in the Service of Faith
1:00 p.m.-5:30 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.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Christmas EveChristmas Eve
We’re delighted to share this special day with you. All services are free and open to the public. Below are key details to make your visit seamless and enjoyable:
The church will open at 9am. Regular Shrine Prayers and Said Mass will take place at noon in the Chantry Chapel.
The church will be closed from 1-3pm.
Doors open at 3pm for the 4pm service of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. This service is followed by a said Vigil Mass at 5:30pm.
The church will be closed from 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Doors open at 9:30pm for the 10:30pm Midnight Mass, which is preceded by Christmas Music for the Organ at 10pm.
As specified above, the doors will open for everyone one hour prior to the start of each service.
For information about the reserved section for pledging parishioners for the, contact Adam MacDonald, Director of Development.
12:00 p.m. | The Chantry Chapel
Daily Shrine Prayers and Mass will be available via audio livestream.
4:00 p.m. | High Altar
Doors open at 3 p.m. Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
5:30 p.m. | High Altar
This said service is held at the High Altar directly following the 4 p.m. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Nicolas Haigh and Maks Adach, organ
10:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
This recital serves as an extended prelude to our 10:30 p.m. Procession and Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity (Midnight Mass).
10:30 p.m. | High Altar
Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
