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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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 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].
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
9 Supper, Song & Prayer
13 Sandwich Sunday
15 Vestry Meeting
16 Supper, Song & Prayer
20 Palm Sunday
24 Maundy Thursday Service
The Watch
24 Good Friday
25 The Vigil
26 Easter Sunday
27 Church Office Closed
30 Supper, Song & Prayer
April
3 First Communion Class
6 Supper, Song & Prayer
10 First Communion Class
13 Supper, Song & Prayer
17 Sandwich Sunday
First Communion Class
19 Vestry Meeting
20 Supper, Song & Prayer
24 First Communion Class
27 Supper, Song & Prayer
Evensong
May
1 First Communion Class
4 Supper, Song & Prayer
8 First Communion &
Mother’s Day
11 Supper, Song & Prayer
13 Mini Mission
14 Honduras Mission Trip Departs
15 Sandwich Sunday
17 Vestry Meeting
18 Supper, Song & Prayer
21 Honduras Mission Trip Returns
25 Supper, Song & Prayer
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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
St. Thomas Episcopal Church March 2016
St. Thomas Episcopal Church March 2016
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
9:30a Staff Meeting, FR
11a Prayer Line, LIB
6p Outreach, FR
6p Centering Prayer, S
6:30 Pilates, GR
6”30p Needlers, LIB
9
7a Men’s Bible Study, GR
6p Supper, Song, & Prayer, PH
6:30p Youth Group, YR
6:30p Messy Church, PH
7:30p Handbells, GR
10
9a Women of the Word, RR
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
11
10a AA, GR
10a Holy Folders, FR
12
2:30p Harmony Rehearsal, PH
13
SANDWICH SUNDAY
14
12n AA, GR
6:30p Yoga, PH
15
New
sletter Deadline
9:30a Staff Meeting, FR
6p Centering Prayer, S
6:30p Pilates, GR
6:30p Needlers, LIB
7p Vestry, FR
16
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
17
9a Women of the Word, FR
12N Clericus Meeting, FR
12:15p Holy Folders, LIB
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
18
10a AA., GR
19
2:30p Harmony Rehearsal, PH
20
Palm Sunday
21
12n AA, GR
6:30p Yoga, PH
22
9:30a Staff Meeting, FR
6p Centering Prayer, S
6:30p Pilates, GR
6:30p Needlers, LIB
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
23
7a Men’s Bible Study, GR
7:30p Handbells, S
24
9a Women of the Word, FR
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
7p Maundy Thursday, S
25
10a AA., GR
10a Holy Folders, FR
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
9:30a Staff Meeting, FR
6p Centering Prayer, S
6:30p Pilates, GR
6:30p Needlers, LIB
30
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
31
9a Woman of the Word, FR
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
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
St. Thomas Episcopal Church April 2016
St. Thomas Episcopal Church April 2016
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
8a Holy Eucharist, S
8:45a-11:30a N
ursery Open
9a Sunday School
9:10a Choir Rehearsal, S
10a Holy Eucharist, S
10a Harmony, Parish Hall
6p Holy Eucharist, S
1
10a Holy Folders, FR
10a AA, GR
2
3:30p Harmony Reh, PH
3
9a First Communion, GR
4
12n AA, GR
6:30p Yoga, PH
5
9:30a Staff Meeting, FR
6p Centering Prayer, S
6:30p Pilates Mat Class, PH
6:30p Needlers, LIB
6
7a Men’s Bible Study, GR
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
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
8
10a Holy Folders, FR
10a AA, GR
9
3:30p Harmony Reh, PH
10
9a First Communion, GR
11
12n AA. GR
6:30p Yoga, PH
12
9:30a Staff Meeting, FR
11a Prayer Line, FR
6p Outreach, FR
6pCentering Prayer, S
6:30p Pilates Mat Class, PH
6:30p Needlers, LIB
13
7a Men’s Bible Study, GR
6p Supper, Song & Prayer, PH
6:30p Youth Group, YR
6:40p Messy Church, PH
7:30p Handbells, GR
14
9a Women of the Word, GR
12n Clericus, FR
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
15
New
sletter Deadline
10a AA, GR
10a Holy Folders, FR
16
3:30p Harmony Reh, PH
17
Sandwich Sunday
9a First Communion, GR
18
12n AA, GR
6:30p Yoga, PH
19
9a Staff Meeting, FR
6p Centering Prayer, S
6:30p Pilates Mat Class, PH
6:30p Needlers, LIB
7p Vestry Meeting, GR
20
7a Men’s Bible Study, GR
6p Supper, Song & Prayer, PH
6:40p Messy Godly Play, LIB
6:30p Youth Group, YR
7:30p Handbells, GR
21
9a Women of the Word, GR
12:15p Holy Folders, FR
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
22
10a AA, GR
23
3:30p Harmony Reh, PH
24
9a First Communion
25
12n AA, GR
6:30p Yoga, PH
26
9:30a Staff Meeting, FR
6p Centering Prayer, S
6:30p Pilates Mat Class, PH
6:30p Needlers, LIB
27
7a Men’s Bible Study, GR
6p Supper, Song & Prayer, PH
6:40p Messy Godly Play, LIB
6:30p Youth Group, YR
7p Eastertide Compline, S
28
9a Women of the Word, GR
6:30p Chancel Choir, CR
29
10a Holy Folders, FR
10a AA, GR
30
3:30p Harmony Reh, PH
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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Sunday Schedule
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