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.
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.
11:00 a.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
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. | Parish House, Dining Room
We foster an open, welcoming, inclusive community. “You are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God.” – Ephesians 2:19
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
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.
4:00 p.m. | High Altar
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
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Christmas DayChristmas Day
O God, who makest us glad by the yearly remembrance of the birth of thy only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully receive him for our Redeemer, so we may with sure confidence behold him when he shall come to be our Judge; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
Please note our altered hours of operation.
9:00 a.m. | High Altar
This service of Holy Eucharist takes place at the High Altar.
11:00 a.m. | High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Saint StephenSaint Stephen
We give the thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of thefirst martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to thy Son Jesus Christ, who standeth at thy right hand; where he liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Saint Thomas Church
Please note our altered hours of operation.
