Tuesday, December 1, 2009
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The Aquinas class concludes this evening with a look at hope, fear and charity. The excerpts are on pp. 145-55 of Bauerschmidt's Holy Teaching, available in our bookstore.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Channing Moore Williams
O God, who in your providence called Channing Moore Williams to the ministry of this church and gave him the gifts and the perseverance to preach the Gospel in new lands: Inspire us, by his example and prayers, to commit our talents to your service, confident that you uphold those whom you call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Anyone in or near their 20s-30s is invited to attend. If you are new to Saint Thomas, this is an excellent way to meet other parishioners. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Francis Xavier
God of all nations; Raise up in this and every land, evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that like your servant Francis Xavier we may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Friday, December 4, 2009
John of Damascus
Confirm our minds, O Lord, in the mysteries of the true faith, set forth with power by your servant John of Damascus; that we, with him, confessing Jesus to be true God and true Man, and singing the praises of the risen Lord, may, by the power of the resurrection, attain to eternal joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Clement of Alexandria, Priest and Theologian, c. 210
O God of unsearchable wisdom, you gave your servant Clement grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in Jesus Christ, the source of all truth: Grant to your church the same grace to discern your Word wherever truth is found; through Jesus Christ our unfailing light, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
12:10 p.m.
The 12:10 service is the monthly Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
The Bookstore, where you may find not only books but also recordings by our Choir of Men & Boys, is open following the 4pm service.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Second Sunday Of Advent
Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the HolySpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Service.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Every Sunday at 10 a.m. we have a class in adult Christian education. There is no homework for the class, and newcomers are welcome to join at any time. The class meets on the 5th floor of the Parish House and is presently looking at some of the strange prophecies in the book of Ezekiel...
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Saint Thomas Sunday School classes are offered for all youth and children from 3 years old to high school seniors. Please read more in the PROGRAMS section of this website.
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