Tuesday, May 18, 2010
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
This month's Dinner and Discussion is the final for the season. 30s-40s activities will resume in September 2010. Join us on Tuesday, May 18 for dinner at 7:30pm followed by a discussion led by Andrew C. Mead, Rector of Saint Thomas Church. The evening will wrap up by 9:30pm. You must RSVP by Thursday, May...
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Dunstan
Direct your Church, O Lord, into the beauty of holiness, that, following the good example of your servant Dunstan, we may honor your Son Jesus Christ with our lips and in our lives; to the glory of his Name, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 19 at 7:30 pmJubilate in C; Missa Brevis in D; Hymn to the Virgin; Antiphon;Canticle: Abraham & Isaac; Hymn to Saint Cecilia; Cantata: Saint Nicolas Benjamin Britten, England's leading 20th century composer, enjoyed writing music celebrating the joys of childhood. The program's first half includes some of Britten's most beloved choral works, including...
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Alcuin of York
Almighty God, who raised up your servant Alcuin as a beacon of learning: Shine in our hearts, we pray, that we may also show forth your praise in our own generation, for you have called us out of darkness and into your marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The eminent scientist-theologian John Polkinghorne gives the Joseph G. Fortner, M.D., Memorial Lecture, "Can a Scientist Pray?" The lecture is free and open to the public. It is in the church itself at 6:30 p.m., immediately following Choral Evensong and the short mass. A recording of this lecture is available by clicking on the link...
Friday, May 21, 2010
Lydia of Thyatira, Coworker of the Apostle Paul
Eternal God, who givest good gifts to all people and dost grant the spirit of generosity: Give unto us, we pray thee, hearts always open to hear thy word, that, following the example of thy servant Lydia, we may show hospitality to those who are in any need or trouble; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Eve of Pentecost
Helena of Constantinople
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Saint Helena with Holy Cross depicted in Meekness and Faith Window in the Chantry Chapel of Saint Thomas Church[/caption]
Most Merciful God, who didst vouchsafe to bless thy servant Helena with such grace and devotion to thee that she didst venerate the very footsteps of our Savior; Grant unto us the same grace that, aided by her prayers and example, we too may evermore behold thy glory in the cross of thy Son. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
8:00 a.m.
This 30 minute service in the Lady Chapel includes lessons, prayers, a sermon and a Said Mass.
9:00 a.m.
This 45 minute service at the High Altar includes lessons, prayers, hymns, a sermon, and a Sung Eucharist. Music is sung by the younger choristers and probationers of the choir. Please see the leaflet below for the order of worship.
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 Eucharist.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Starting April 11 and continuing on Sundays through May, Father Austin will lead this Bible study on the beloved sons in Genesis, most particularly on Isaac. One goal of the course is to understand better the way the Old and New Testaments fit together.
11:00 a.m.
Please listen to the Rector's Weekly Message and John Scott's Music Notes for more about Pentecost. __________ Unlike recent years, this year at 11am we will have a Solemn Eucharist for Pentacost instead of the Pentecost Procession. The Pentecost Procession will be at 4pm. The Solemn Eucharist will begin with the Opening Acclamation and then...
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