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IN THIS EDITION

Nooks & Crannies 2

Musical Notes 4

Outdoor Chapel Invite 5

Children’s Ministries 6

VBS 7

Invest in Youth 8

Faith Formation 9

Our Deployed 10

Pub Theology 11

College Corner 11

Easter Flowers 12

First Communion 13

Honduras 14

Lent Madness 15

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Mark Howerton

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ST. THOMAS TIDINGS March & April 2016 VOLUME XLIII, No. 2

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Holy Week and Easter

The Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday)

8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Harmony, and 6:00 p.m. March 20, 2016

Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m. March 24, 2016 in the Sanctuary

The Watch Begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Altar of Repose in the Outdoor Chapel (weather permitting)

and ends at 7 a.m., Good Friday

Good Friday Good Friday Liturgy in the Sanctuary

12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m. March 25, 2016

Easter Vigil, Saturday with Baptisms in the Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. March 26, 2016

Celebrations of the Day of Resurrection: Easter Day

Festival Choral Eucharist in the Sanctuary 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., March 27, 2016

Harmony 10 a.m. (Nursery open 9:15 a.m.—12:00 noon. on Easter Day)

No 6 p.m. service

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sunday, March 26th at 9 a.m. In the Curry Garden Meet in the Portico

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Nooks and Crannies I hope this finds you having a most Holy Lenten Season. I must start by quoting one of our young parishioners, who said, “Come with me. I know every nook and cranny of this church. I know where all the fun is.” Now, while we don’t usually associate “fun” with “lent” it is in the spirit of searching and knowing where all the special “nooks and crannies” are that I write to you today. By now you may have spotted or at least heard about our wonderful new worship space – what was once the beloved but worn-down labyrinth is now a beautiful outdoor chapel! Many hands and hearts have been hard at work to prepare this place, from the imaginative design, the art of the cross, the craftsmanship of the wood altar and benches, and the careful planting of every young plant and flower. We have already made plans to use this space for “The Watch,” Easter Vigil, and Children’s Night Time Chapel, but oh, the many other blessings it is sure to hold. I hope you will find this sacred nook a place where we might speak our hearts to God, give a listening ear, or welcome the stranger. Speaking of welcoming, we are hoping to have the opportunity to welcome a new member into the fold through baptism at our upcoming Easter Vigil. Keep in mind, the Easter Vigil is only one part of the Triduum, or Three Days, which refers to the period beginning Maundy Thursday evening and ending Easter Sunday. What is connected so intricately in these three days is the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Christ’s Death on the Cross and the celebration of the Resurrection. It is in fact one single liturgical act, celebrating the drama and mystery of dying and rising again in Christ. I hope you will take the time to participate in the entire three-day service. Lastly, thank you for taking the time to pray and communicate your thoughts about your vision of St. Thomas in the Congregational Survey. There is still plenty of space for you to come and partic-ipate in the planning meeting, to be held March 5th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Collaborative Labs, 13805 58th St N, in Clearwater. A bus is available for those who do not wish to drive. How excit-ing it will be to piece together God’s vision for us. We are so accustomed to timing, schedules, instant gratification, and not allowing the seeds that were just planted yesterday to spring up. These are opportunities to slow down, observe what God is doing in our lives and listen to where God is calling us. It is in the nooks and crannies of the church – quiet worship spaces, in retelling God’s story together, and in careful planning – where we listen to God and one another. In that time we can be reflective, we can make connec-tions to why we do the things we do and who it affects, and then we can get knee-deep in the practice of doing God’s will.

In His love, Janet


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SUPPER, SONG & PRAYER ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

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Supper, Song and Prayer continues on Wednesday evenings. We begin at 6 p.m. with dinner in the Parish Hall followed by a song, speaker and Evening Prayer in the Sanc-tuary or Parish Hall, finishing between 7:30 and 8 p.m. We are back to our regularly scheduled program, inviting speakers from the community and St. Thomas to share their experience of God in their life - that means you! So, if you would like to share some of your story, please contact Janet 727-504-3016 [email protected].

What’s this?

It’s the St. Thomas Quick Response Code or QR Code. Download a QR reader app onto your handheld device, scan the barcode, and it will take you directly to the St. Thomas Website!

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Rick at ACDA Southern Division Conference Rick Smith, our director of music will attend the Southern Division Conference of the American Choral Directors Association, March 9th-12th in Chattanooga, TN., a time of continuing education and professional enrichment. The Music of Palm/Passion Sunday, March 20th

At 10:00 a.m., our worship begins together in the Garden. The Chancel Choir and guest cellist, Lowell Adams call us to worship with A Gathering Psalm with Renais-sance music of Ludovico Viadana, and the chanted Liturgy of the Palms follows. Then both congregations follow a Crucifer and pealing handbells into their worship spaces, remembering Christ’s procession into Jerusalem. Quickly, the service changes from celebration to solemnity as the full Passion story is read. Music includes the offertory, Prelude on “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” for handbells, flute (Carole Igney) and cel-

lo (Lowell Adams). At Communion, the Chancel Choir will sing, O Dearest Lord, Thy Sacred Head, and an early American tune arranged for choir, organ, flute and cello by David Johnson. Also fea-tured is a special solo by cellist, Lowell Adams. The Music of Maundy Thursday, March 24th Although this service begins as a usual Lenten choral Eucharist, on this day we join with the Disciples of Christ as we remember the experience of the Last Supper. Then, at the end of the liturgy the altar is stripped and we begin the watch, waiting for what is to come. In addition to the hymns, psalms and ser-vice music, the Chancel Choir will present two anthems. The first is Jesus, Sun of Life, My Splendor, music excerpted from a Passion work by G. F. Handel. The second is Jesus, So Lowly, a familiar Holy Week motet by Harold Friedell. The Music of the Great Vigil, March 26th

The Great Vigil is actually the first service of the Easter celebration, even though it is on Holy Saturday after sunset, (7:00 p.m.). It begins with fire and candles in the Service of Light, reminds us of the many great acts of God in the Service of Lessons, brings us to Christ through the Renewal of Baptism Vows, and finally to the resurrection of Christ in a joyful Easter Eucharist. Our music will include many hymns and canticles, a delightful choral anthem called East-

ertide Carol arranged by Richard Proulx, a festive flourish of handbells called Easter Bells written by Michael Ryan and played by the Bells of St. Thomas, and more. Don’t miss it! The Music of Easter Day, 3/27 Music is an important aspect of our worship on Easter Day. For the second year, we will host a festival brass ensemble. Brass and organ begin our preludes, 15 minutes before the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. sanctuary services times. First, I have arranged an Easter motet by the Italian composer, Giovanni Gabrieli for brass quintet and organ. Gabrieli was a revolutionary composer in his day, transitioning from the Renaissance into the Baroque musical era. He was choirmaster at San Marco Basilica in Venice, and his church music was especially known for multi-choir pieces. Next, our organist, Joe Master will play a festive organ work. The final prelude is a new work I have written specially for this Easter Day called “Fanfare for the Resurrection”. During the service, brass, organ, choir and (Continue on page 5)


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congregation unite for creative and festive hymns and service music. One such hymn is by K. Lee Scott, “God’s Right Hand and His Holy Arm”. Written in 2000, it is a newer Easter hymn not in-cluded in our hymnal but will be printed in our bulletin. Special music from the choir includes “Thine is the Glory” by Mark Shepperd, a relatively new work for brass and choir from 2008. Also included is a beloved “Anglican chestnut” from the 1930’s titled, “Come, Ye Faithful” by R. S. Thatcher. Originally written for choir and organ only; I have added brass to give the work a fresh face. All in all, it will be a grand morning celebrating the Resurrection. Alleluia! Be sure to bring your friends and family. Special Music in April

Sunday, April 3rd [Easter II] – Special music by The Flute Duo, Carole Igney and Kelly Smith Sunday, April 10th [Easter III] – Special music by The Bells of St. Thomas Wednesday, April 27th 7:00 p.m. – A sung Eastertide Compline at Supper, Song and Prayer

St. Thomas Episcopal Church Honduras Mission Trip 2016 At the time of publication of this newsletter, eleven folks are committed to travel to La Clinica Esperanza Nueva (New Hope Clinic) in San Francisco de Orica in Central Honduras, May 14th-21st. Once there, they will assist local doctor, Dr. Cesar Davila in five health-fair style mobile clinics to neighboring villages. The goals include screening for various diseases and conditions, and con-necting the people from these out-lying communities to the services available at La Clinica Es-peranza Nueva. These folks are Rick and Grace Smith, Rev. Janet Tunnell, Jack and Nancy Day, Dr. David and Carlye Johnson, David and Gabriela Poole, Russ Martin and Carlos Gomez. Please keep them and their mission in prayer.

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A Fresh Focus For Lent

Speaking to children about the season of Lent is always a treat. You find that there are as many variations on the season as there are children present. Many focus on penance and some focus on the end result being Easter. Others are simply

confused by it, is it sad or is it happy? Lastly, many feel it is hard work. All of this is not much different than the adult view when you think about it.

With the help of the Messy Church curriculum (Love Our World) our focus is on the word CREATION. There are so many twists and turns on this theme that it will easily keep us busy for 6 weeks and beyond. We began with dust and dirt on Ash Wednesday. In thinking about the concept of “coming from dust” we moved on to the self. Who are we and what does God expect of us? From there we moved on to how we fit into our immediate circle using the gifts God gave us. How are we different? Finally we will explore how we are called to reach out in the world and serve. We are our own creation story. The kids are having a blast gazing at stars, then into mirrors at themselves, playing in the dirt and with bugs and plants. All with the goal of understanding how we fit into this crazy world. It’s no longer hard work. It is joyous and fun, fresh and full of life. All brought to you by our savior, Jesus Christ.

Children, Youth & Family Ministries Children, Youth & Family Ministries Children, Youth & Family Ministries Children, Youth & Family Ministries

VBS 2016

EGYPT Joseph’s Journey

from Prison to Palace

June 20th-24th 5-8 p.m.

Register Now!!

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CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN

VBS 2016VBS 2016VBS 2016VBS 2016

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For Rising 3yrs to 5th Grade Volunteers : Rising 6th grade to 100 yrs

(there is something for everyone!)

This week is an amazing adventure for all as we take a ride down the Nile and back through time.

Arts, Music, Games & Stories abound Dinner is provided each night for all volunteers and

registered participants and their families.

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In Youth

Join UsJoin UsJoin UsJoin Us

Sunday GatheringSunday GatheringSunday GatheringSunday Gathering

from 9:00 to 9:50 from 9:00 to 9:50 from 9:00 to 9:50 from 9:00 to 9:50

Wednesday Nights

6:00–7:30 Dinner & Downtime Bring Home work, bring

friends!

$174 RAISED FOR

FREE CLINIC

THANK YOU! !

Vertical

Ventures

Middle School High School Parent Meeting 2/28 Info to follow...

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FAITH FORMATIONFAITH FORMATION

SMALL GROUP; a gathering of 3 or more with interests or topics in common that would like to explore that topic together with others. Time and place to be deter-mined by the group. We’re ready to support you with resources, space to meet and anything else you may need. If you would like to host a small group gathering or have a topic to explore we’ll get the message out for you and see where it can go. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20

Outdoor Chapel Dedication Supper, Song & Prayer

March 2, 2016

Following dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Join us In celebration!

Transforming the everyday moment… Last week I made my usual stop for morning prayer

and calendar check. Walsingham Park is always a

beautiful place. On this particular day it transformed

an everyday moment into a “thin” place. It reminded

me that we are given opportunity many times even in

one day to transform the every day. God wants to be

visibly present to us. Kind of a hey, “I’m still here feel-

ing.” All of lent gives us a special opportunity to look,

listen and act. We have only to be open: to say yes.

Then share the yes with another person. Make every-

day count.

Peace.

Move Better - Breathe

Better - Feel Better

YOGA

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OUR NEXT BAPTISM DATE

Easter Vigil , Saturday, March 26, 2016

Holy Baptisms are most frequently admin-istered within “the chief service on a

Sunday” according to the Book of Common Prayer (p.298). Here at St.

Thomas, as with most Episcopal parishes, we especially look to baptize on the 1st Sunday of the

Epiphany, the Easter Vigil, Pente-cost, and the Sunday closest to All

Saints Day. If you or a family member desire to be baptized, please contact the church office. St. Thomas will provide the Sacrament of Baptism to anyone at any age and without regard to parochi-al or denominational affiliation. All are welcome to “full invitation by water and Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church.”

Please Join Us for Yoga!

Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. In the Parish Hall

All levels are welcome!

$12 per class or 5 classes for $50

Mats available

Teri Plumridge, RYT 500

[email protected]

727-510-5370

www.plumyogajoy.com

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OUR DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBER

Andrew Davis

HHCISB, Unit 31520 AE009832

(1200th Combat Support Unit) (George Davis’s son)

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It’s time again to start collecting for College Care Packages! Collected items will be sent out to college students just before spring finals. If you get a moment to write, remember students love receiving letters too. A list of students is below. You can request an address or I will mail it for you with the care package! And finally, please pray for our students (and their parents!) These are exciting, anxious, new, stressful and challenging times. As always, I’m sure I have a few missing from my list. Please do not get discouraged, just send me names and addresses. Thank you! In His Love, Janet

College Corner

PUB THEOLOGY – ALL ADULTS WELCOME! All over the diocese people have been gathering in fresh forms of Christian Community, re-imagining our Episcopal heritage within the local, cultural context. In our little corner of the universe we meet, not in hopes to one day gather more bodies in the pews, but to share a meal and a drink, to share our highs and lows, doubts and inspirations and then to walk away know-ing that we are still connected. So, if you are an adult looking for community and you’re open to engaging other views and to have your own views engaged, come to Pub Theology! All faiths (and even those of no faith) are welcome and encouraged to join in. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/comeseestthomas. The next gathering is at Engine No. 9, March 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Travis Ando, FSU Lee Elstun, USF Lane Marshall, Parsons Caroline Atkins, Charleston Nicholas Georgevich, FSU Parker Mattern, USF Michelle Badger, SPC Evan Gladfelter, USF Emily McMullen, Wake Forest Steven Badger, Stetson Law Matthew Gladfelter, Midland Sean Patrick, Stony Brook Gabriel Bennett, FL Polytech Ki Kendall, Stetson Tom Patterson, Syracuse Oliver Bennett, FL Polytech Corey Kimer, St. Johns Sophia Schuller, UCLA Brandon Coop, UF Abby Krueger, FGCU Olivia Smith, Bard Alexandria Crawford, Rollins Alice Leavengood, New College Hayden Crawford, SPC Ashle Lopez, USF


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Easter Flowers

The glorious Day of Resurrection is March 27th and the

Flower Guild is making preparations to beautify the

church building for this most important Feast Day. If you

would like to make a donation for flowers appropriate for

the day, in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving for a

family member or for a special occasion, please fill in the form below and

send it with a check in the amount of $25 to the church office. The deadline

is Sunday, March 20th in order for your dedication to appear in the bulletin.

We do hope that you will want to glorify God in this unique ministry for this

Holy Day.

Easter Flower Order Form Your Name: Name of person(s) to be remembered: or thanksgiving:

(please be sure to enclose your check with your order)



First Communion Class

An Introduction to the Sacrament

Begins Sunday, April 3rd through May 8th

Each Sunday morning, from 9 - 9:50 a.m. In the Guild Room

Traditionally, this class is for children in 2nd grade and older.

Each child must be accompanied by at least one parent.

First Communion will be Mother’s Day, May 8th

during the 10 o’clock Traditional Service.

For further information please contact Elaine Patrick

in the Church office. Sign up sheets are located in the

Portico and Parish Hall

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Saturday, May 14th thru 21st

Prayer time slots for travelers

in the Portico and in the Parish Hall.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 27th

At 9 a.m. in the

Curry Garden

Meet in the Portico


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Wedding Anniversaries Deaths

March Birthdays

Morgan Babcock

Joe Messina

Jennifer Kennedy

Roy Young

Don Mullikin

Laura Reitan

Lindsay Cox Ryscavage

Deann Coop

Jerry Lowry

Ted Badger

Adam Smith

Dillon Brehmer

Sally Buscaino

Mindy Harvard

Bill Leavengood

Kendrick Blackwell

Paul Keller

Taylor Biafora

Scott Johni

Dan Cook

Dorothy Kortsch

Michele Miller

Meredith Marshall

Charlotte Leavengood

Russ Ball

Vicky Steinwender

Devin Patrick

Joni James

Alice Thompson

Caroline Atkins

Debra Gladfelter

Ed Hobby

Joe DiOrio

Mellodi Vann

Hank Hine

Hollis Humphrey

Gary & Kelly Hallas

Peter & Helen Wallace

Michael & Barbara Bice

Chris & Stephanie Sanders

John & Pam Walker

Jeremy & Alexis Walker

Trey & Kim Bond

Tom & Mary Ellen Shevlin

Shale & Debra Gladfelter

1/21 Madge McFall

2/15 Diane Miller

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April Birthdays

Wedding Anniversaries Deaths

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Bobbi O’Malley

Trevor Jones

Jameson Vann

Matthew Hobby

Pete Calabrese

Ansley Shull

Taj Fleming

Olivia Bond

Karilyn Jaap

Barbara Hunter

Allison Marshall

Emily Moore

Jerry Kendall

Jim Horner

Laurell Kimbrough

Peter Wallace

Gabriel Bennett

Oliver Bennett

Emmy Fleming

Sheila Lefors

Charles Hicks

Jeanne Jones

Brianna Melton

Michele Williams

Gregg Dunay

Barbara Johnson

Burrell Wood

Jane Anne Knowlton

John Suhar

Maggie Thompson

Mike Day

Dede Murtagh

Kim Bond

Russ Sayles

David Knowlton

Vincent Boggini

Scotty Gramling

Natalie Moore

Mark & Jennifer DiNobile

Bill & Hazel Hough

John & Sheila Lefors

Hayden & Alexis Crawford

Ed & Jill McGrath

Todd & Tracy Kelso

Mark Howerton & Joni James

Tim & Deann Coop

Joel & Mellodi Vann

Lee & Teri Coryell

Thane & Laura Reitan

Bill & Valery Hendry

March Lay Ministers Schedule 18

Ministry 6th 13th 20th 27th

Acolytes 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Thomas Alonzo 10a Chase Georgevich, Reid Carlisle, Connor Car-lisle

8a 10a Katie Finch, Russ Barmmer, Morgan Marquetty

8a Thomas Alonzo 10a Sam Joyce, Tim Lowry, Tom Joyce

8a 10a Colin Burkhart, Tyler Burkhart, Charlotte Leavengood

Altar Guild

8a Julie DiOrio 10a Nancy Day Jennifer Trivoli (Harmony) 6p Jean Irwin

8a Joanna Ritch 10a Diane Robinson Marla Hicks (Harmony) 6p Kay Kyser, Samantha Owen, Alese Rocke

8a Pat Bernfeld 10a susan McMullenn Jane McGraw (Harmony) 6p Ursula Moore

8a Pam Walker 10a Nancy Mullikin, B Joyce Anne & Jamie Elstun (Harmony) 6p No Service

Coffee Host

8a Harriett Leedy 10a Liz Stiles

8a Linda Sordan 10a Charlotte Higgins

8a 10a Ellen Burkhart

8a Teri & Lee Coryell

Flower Guild

Mary Jane Cartier, Vicky Steinwender

Keith Tulloch Kathy Anson, Deenie Miller All Flower Guild Members

Greeters 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Vic & Sally Buscaino 10a Russ Ball 6p Dot Admire

8a Julie Songster 10a Beth & Katie Finch, Linda Sordan 6p Kay Kyser

8a Pat Bernfeld 10a Ted & Vicky Steinwender 6p Ursula Moore

8a Julie DiOrio 10a Glenn Mosby, Toni Calabrese, 6p

Healing 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Nancy Day 10a Liz Stiles, Kay Mahoney 10a Jim Elstun (Harmony) 6p Art Rios

8a Shari Layne 10a Russ Ball, Mary Jane Park 10a Anne Elstun (Harmony) 6p Beverly Littlejohn

8a Julie Songster 10a Liz Stiles, Russ Ball 10a Jim Elstun (Harmony) 6p Beverly Littlejohn

Lectors 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

LEMS 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Walt Jaap 10a Chris Stiles, Laurel Greene

8a Tom Shevlin 10a Mark Howerton

8a Wade Hamby 10a Dav Mosby, Mary Jane Park

8a Joe DiOrio 10a Dee McMahon, Barbara Suhar

Prayers of the People 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Jack Day 10a Nancy Siver

8a Joe DiOrio 10a Mark Howerton

8a Wade Hamby 10a Dav Mosby

Oblations 10 a.m.

10a Steve & Susan McMullen

10a Don & Nancy Mullikin 10a Diane & Clark Robinson 10a Heather & Dodd Disler

Ushers 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Kathy & John Anson 10a Tom Shevlin, Clark Robinson, Peter Turrell

8a Tom & Elizabeth Alison, 10a Bill McMahon, Bill Thomas, Chris Finch, Gerard Marquetty

8a Pat & Dave Bernfeld 10a George Burkhart, Ted Steinwender

8a Steve & Carol Smith 10a Tom Brady, Jane Anne Knowl-ton, David Knowlton, Dick Nelson

26th

7p Laura Vrooman

All Flower Guild Members

7p Grace Smith

Reminder: Please call the Church Office, 896-9641 with any changes to the Lay Ministry Schedule.

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Reminder: Please call the Church Office, 896-9641 with any changes to the Lay Ministry Schedule.

Ministry 3rd 10th 17th 24th

Acolytes 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Thomas Alonzo 10a Chase Georgevich, Reid Carlisle, Connor Carlisle

8a 10a Katie Finch, Russ Barmmer, Morgan Marquetty

8a Thomas Alonzo 10a Sam Joyce, Tim Lowry, Tom Joyce

8a 10a Colin Burkhart, Tyler Burkhart, Charlotte Leavengood

Altar Guild

8a Sally Buscaino 10a Nancy Day Jennifer Trivoli (Harmony) 6p Lore Ayoub

8a Linda Sordan 10a Diane Robinson Marla Hicks (Harmony) 6p Jean Irwin

8a Julie DiOrio 10a Susan McMullen Jane McGraw (Harmony) 6p Kay Kyser, Samantha Owen, Alese Rocke

8a Pat Bernfeld 10a Laura Vrooman Anne & Jamie Elstun (Harmony) 6p Ursula Moore

Coffee Host

8a Harriett Leedy 10a Liz Stiles

8a Linda Sordan 10a Charlotte Higgins

8a 10a Ellen Burkhart

8a

Flower Guild

Teri Coryell Marilyn Lanctot, Vicky Steinwender Pam Holley, Linda Sordan Keith Tulloch

Greeters 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Vic & Sally Buscaino 10a Russ Ball, 6p Dot Admire

8a Julie Songster 10a Beth & Katie Finch 6p Kay Kyser

8a Pat Bernfeld 10a Ted & Vicky Steinwender 6p Ursula Moore

8a Julie DiOrio 10a Glenn Mosby, Toni Calabrese 6p Marilyn Lanctot

Healing 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Nancy Day 10a Mary Jane Park, Russ Ball 10a Jim Elstun (Harmony) 6p Art Rios

8a Julie Songster 10a Russ Ball, Liz Stiles 10a Anne Elstun 6p Beverly Littlejohn

8a Shari Layne 10a Nancy Day, Liz Stiles 10a Jim Elstun 6p Art Rios

8a Julie Songster 10a Liz Stiles, Mary Jane Park 10a Anne Elstun (Harmony) 6p Beverly Littlejohn

Lectors 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

LEMS 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Walter Jaap 10a Chris Stiles, Laurel Greene

8a Tom Shevlin 10a Sue Malmad, Mark Howerton

8a Wade Hamby, 10a Dav Mosby, Mary Jane Park

8a Joe DiOrio 10a Barbara Suhar, Dee McMahon

Prayers of the People 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a Jack Day 10a Grace Smith

8a Jillian Cook 10a Nancy siver

8a Wade Hamby 10a Dav Mosby

8a Joe DiOrio 10a Kay Mahoney

Oblations 10 a.m.

Rene Clark & Richard Davis Lloyd & Louise Chapin Don & Nancy Mullikin Dodd & Heather Disler

Ushers 8 a.m. 10 a.m.

8a John & Kathy Anson 10a Tom Shevlin, Clark Robinson, Pete Turrell

8a Tom & Elizabeth Alison 10a Bill McMahon, Bill Thomas, Chris Finch, Worth Blackwell

8a Dave & Pat Bernfeld 10a Ted Steinwender, George Burkhart

8a Steve & Carol Smith 10a Tom Brady, Jane Anne Knowl-ton, David Knowlton, Dick Nelson

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Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Founders’ Room Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Founders’ Room Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Founders’ Room Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. in the Founders’ Room Barbara Suhar will be mentoring the group. Barbara Suhar will be mentoring the group. Barbara Suhar will be mentoring the group. Barbara Suhar will be mentoring the group.

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Looking Ahead

March

2 Supper, Song & Prayer

5 Strategic Planning


13 Sandwich Sunday

15 Vestry Meeting


20 Palm Sunday

24 Maundy Thursday Service

The Watch

24 Good Friday

25 The Vigil

26 Easter Sunday

27 Church Office Closed


April

3 First Communion Class




17 Sandwich Sunday

First Communion Class

19 Vestry Meeting




Evensong

May



8 First Communion &

Mother’s Day


13 Mini Mission

14 Honduras Mission Trip Departs

15 Sandwich Sunday

17 Vestry Meeting


21 Honduras Mission Trip Returns




The Word of the Lord

Several of St. Thomas’ long-time lay readers have retired from service or have moved away from the area, and we are looking for their successors. There is a special need for lectors at the 8 a.m. Sunday worship services. This ministry is open to all parishioners of any age who are able to read well aloud. If you feel called to volunteer for this special ministry, please contact Mary Jane Park, Lector chair, at [email protected] or call (727) 822-2815 . She will guide you in the proper protocol and show you pronunciation guides.

St. Thomas’ Staff

Lay Ministry Chairs

EDUCATION

Adult Sunday School: The Very Rev. John Suhar

Baptism: The Very Rev. John Suhar

Sunday Morning Ministries Sunday School: Elaine Patrick

Christian Formation: Elaine Patrick

Communion Classes: Elaine Patrick

Confirmation: The Very Rev. John Suhar

Inquirer's Classes: The Very Rev. John Suhar

Men’s Bible Study: The Very Rev. John Suhar

Nursery: Elaine Patrick

VBS: Elaine Patrick

Women of the Word: Barbara Suhar

FELLOWSHIP

Coffee Hosts:

Greeters/Welcome Committee: Russ Ball

Horticulture Diggers: Walt Jaap

Kitchen Guild:

Youth: Elaine Patrick & Deb Gladfelter

WORSHIP

Acolytes: George Burkhart

Altar Guild: Pat Bernfeld

Baptismal Banners: Jane Anne Knowlton

Centering Prayer: Trisha Schachtel

3-4 yrs Children's Chapel: Elaine Patrick

Christmas Pageant: Elaine Patrick

Harmony Band: Jay Shull

Eucharistic Ministers: The Very Rev. John Suhar

Flower Guild: Elizabeth Walters-Alison

Godly Play: Elaine Patrick

Healing: Russ Ball

Lay Eucharistic Visitors: Rev. Janet Tunnell

Lectors: Mary Jane Park

Music Ministries:

Chancel Choir, Handbell Choir: Rick Smith

Harmony Band: Jay Shull

Oblations: Russ Ball

Pastoral Care:

Readers of the Prayers of the People: Russ Ball

Scrappy Ladies: Mary Lou Young

Ushers: Steve Smith; Team Captains: George Burkhart, Tom Shevlin

Worship Bags: Elaine Patrick

OUTREACH

Outreach Committee: Jack Day & Sarah Giberson

African Team Ministries: Kay Mahoney

Beacon House: Richard Davis

Happy Workers: Richard Davis

Operation Christmas Child:

Prayer Line: Bill Thomas

Resurrection House: Rene Clark

Sandwich Sunday: Pam Hamby, Michelle Jennings & Nancy Mullikin

Support Our Troops: Jay Shull & Jennifer Ball

We Help/Food for Families:

Village of Hope: Rene Clark

PARISH EVENTS

Festive Meal: Julie DiOrio, Marilyn Lanctot, Joanna Ritch, Diane Robinson

Mardi Gras: Julie DiOrio & Julie Songster

Oktoberfest: Patti Cook

Parish Picnic: Patti Cook

Seder Meal: Julie DiOrio

Shrove Tuesday: Dan & Patti Cook, Russ & Judi Sayles

Supper, Song & Prayer:

ADMINISTRATION

Blog: Elaine Patrick

Building & Grounds Committee: Walter Jaap, Russ Ball

Columbarium: The Very Rev. John Suhar

Counters: Dee McMahon

Finance Committee: Ed Lanctot

Holy Folders: Karilyn Jaap

Office Volunteers: Pam Holley

Order of the Carpenter: Jon Ward

Stewardship:

Tidings: Pam Holley

Website: Pam Holley and Rev. Janet Tunnell

John Suhar, The Very Rev., Rector [email protected]

Janet Tunnell, Assistant Rector [email protected]

Hayden Crawford, Assisting Priest [email protected]

Rick Smith, Director of Music [email protected]

Joe Master, Organist [email protected]

Dee McMahon, Parish Administrator [email protected]

Elaine Patrick, Director of Youth & Family Ministries [email protected] Jay Shull, Director of Harmony & Youth Music [email protected]

Pam Holley, Parish Secretary [email protected]

Jon Ward, Sexton


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St. Thomas Episcopal Church March 2016




SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Key

LIB Library

S Sanctuary

YR Youth Room

CH Chapel

RO Rector’s Office

POR Portico

GR Guild Room

CR Choir Room

PH Parish Hall

CY Courtyard

KIT Kitchen

CG Curry Garden

FR Founders’ Room

1

9:30a Staff Meeting, FR

6p Centering Prayer, S

6:30P Pilates, GR

6:30p Needlers, LIB

2

7a Men’s Bible Study, GR

6p Supper, Song, & Prayer, PH

6:30p Youth Group, YR

6:30p Messy Godly Play, LIB

7:30p Handbells, GR

3

9a Women of the Word, FR

6:30p Chancel Choir, CR

4

10a Holy Folders, FR

10a AA, GR,

5

2:30p Harmony Rehearsal, PH

6

7

12n AA, GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

8


11a Prayer Line, LIB

6p Outreach, FR


6:30 Pilates, GR

6”30p Needlers, LIB

9




6:30p Messy Church, PH

7:30p Handbells, GR

10

9a Women of the Word, RR


11

10a AA, GR


12


13

SANDWICH SUNDAY

14

12n AA, GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

15

New

sletter Deadline



6:30p Pilates, GR

6:30p Needlers, LIB

7p Vestry, FR

16





7:30p Handbells, GR

17


12N Clericus Meeting, FR

12:15p Holy Folders, LIB


18

10a AA., GR

19


20

Palm Sunday

21

12n AA, GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

22



6:30p Pilates, GR

6:30p Needlers, LIB


23


7:30p Handbells, S

24



7p Maundy Thursday, S

25

10a AA., GR


12N Good Friday, S

7p Good Friday, S

26

9a Flower Guild, S

7p The Vigil, S

27

Easter

9a Easter Egg Hunt

No 6 p.m.

28

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

12n AA, GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

29



6:30p Pilates, GR

6:30p Needlers, LIB

30





7:30p Handbells, GR

31

9a Woman of the Word, FR


WEEKLY SUNDAY EVENTS

8a Holy Eucharist, s

9:00a Choir Rehearsal, S

9:45a-11:30a N

ursery Open

10a Holy Eucharist, S

10a Harmony, PH

6p Holy Eucharist, CH

St. Thomas Episcopal Church April 2016




SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Key

LIB Library

S Sanctuary

YR Youth Room

CH Chapel

RO Rector’s Office

POR Portico

GR Guild Room

CR Choir Room

PH Parish Hall

CY Courtyard

KIT Kitchen

CG Curry Garden

FR Founders’ Room

WEEKLY SUNDAY EVENTS


8:45a-11:30a N

ursery Open

9a Sunday School

9:10a Choir Rehearsal, S


10a Harmony, Parish Hall

6p Holy Eucharist, S

1


10a AA, GR

2

3:30p Harmony Reh, PH

3

9a First Communion, GR

4

12n AA, GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

5



6:30p Pilates Mat Class, PH

6:30p Needlers, LIB

6


6p Supper, Song & Prayer, PH

630p Youth Group, YR

6:40p Messy Godly Play, PH

7:30p Handbells, S

7

9a Women of the Word, GR


8


10a AA, GR

9


10


11

12n AA. GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

12


11a Prayer Line, FR

6p Outreach, FR

6pCentering Prayer, S


6:30p Needlers, LIB

13




6:40p Messy Church, PH

7:30p Handbells, GR

14


12n Clericus, FR


15

New

sletter Deadline

10a AA, GR


16


17

Sandwich Sunday


18

12n AA, GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

19

9a Staff Meeting, FR



6:30p Needlers, LIB

7p Vestry Meeting, GR

20





7:30p Handbells, GR

21


12:15p Holy Folders, FR


22

10a AA, GR

23


24

9a First Communion

25

12n AA, GR

6:30p Yoga, PH

26




6:30p Needlers, LIB

27





7p Eastertide Compline, S

28



29


10a AA, GR

30


8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary

9 a.m. Youth Group, Youth Room

9 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

9:45 a.m. Nursery Open, Nursery

9:50 a.m. Children’s Chapel, Nursery

9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Ministries, Guild Room & Nursery

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary

10 a.m. Harmony Service, Belcher Hall

6 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

12 noon Wednesday Noon Day Prayer, Chapel

6:00 p.m. Wednesday Supper, Song & Prayer

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