Parish Email for Friday, 21 January 2022

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The Postal Service is delivering one shipment of 4 free COVID tests per residential address.  Enter your name, address and email to get yours:  http://www.usps.com/covidtest

 

Our Sunday night Bible Study continues on 23 January with our series on Women in the Bible. Join us online at 7pm on Sunday nights through the season of Epiphany for a look at key women in the Bible, their stories, their challenges and their roles in leadership, faith, and evangelism. Topics will include, Mothers and Daughters, Mothers and Sons, Women Leaders in Challenging Times, Women of Faith, Women Rivals, and more.

 

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Parish House on Friday, 4 February from 2pm – 7pm.  Appointments are not necessary, but preferred.  To sign up, call 1-800-REDCROSS, online here or scanning the QR code below.


Join us on Saturday, February 12, for our diocesan Discipleship Conference! This one-day conference on Zoom will highlight a variety of topics that can help equip us and others for lifelong ministry as disciples of Jesus Christ. All are welcome—clergy, lay leaders, and all disciples! More info and registration: https://is.gd/discipleshipconf


The Diocese of New Jersey is offering a Youth Focused Anti-Racism Workshop (with our own Aviva F. helping lead!). Starting this Sunday, 23 January, at 6pm and continuing for three more weeks. Register at bit.ly/YouthAntiRacism2


Anti-Racism Training for adults is offered as a winter session beginning Friday, 21 January at 7pm and continuing for three additional meetings. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Anti-Racism-Jan-Feb2022

A reminder that St. Thomas’ is taking every precaution to ensure the safety of all persons that walk through our doors.  Check out these Covid 19 Resources for more information

Daily Covid Cases can be found for Gloucester County here.

Lectionary readings for this week:  Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21, Psalm 19

Lectionary readings for next week:  Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 4:21-30, Psalm 71:1-6

Please continue in your daily prayers for:  Dennis, Marge, Joann, Lou, Jennifer, Jackie, Gary, Sandy, Marilyn, Tal, Mary Esther, Ruth, Ed, Christine, Nancy, Dot, Clare, Joe, Makayla, Ben, Patches, Katie, Jade, Ralph, Ginny, Kate, Lenore, Lois, Erik, Anna, Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, Chris, Noah, Lily, Laura, Stephanie, Deborah


Announcements for the parish email are due via email by noon on Wednesday of each week. You can email them to announcements@stthomasglassboro.org

The church calendar can be seen at https://www.stthomasglassboro.org/calendar/ for a list of upcoming events. Please help us keep it current (and avoid hurt feelings) by sending updates to the church office (office@stthomasglassboro.org).

Are you serving in liturgy? Check the rota!

Watch us live on Twitch Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 10:30am!

Full-text of the liturgy is available at  https://www.sharedprayers.net

 

Winter 2022 at St. Thomas’

  • Holy Eucharist in the Parish Hall and Streaming online: Sundays, 10:30am
  • Bible Study on Women in the Bible Online:  Sundays, 7pm
  • Centering Prayer Online: Mondays, 4pm
  • Holy Eucharist at the Lychgate: Wednesdays, 5.30pm
  • Holy Eucharist in the Nave and Streaming online: Saturdays, 5:30pm

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Holy Eucharist for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany

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Parish Email for Friday, 14 January 2022

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Thank you to everyone who came out to help with Kitchen of Hope!  Our next giveaway is Saturday, 12 February 2022.

 

Our Sunday night Bible Study continues on 16 January with our series on Women in the Bible. Join us online at 7pm on Sunday nights through the season of Epiphany for a look at key women in the Bible, their stories, their challenges and their roles in leadership, faith, and evangelism. Topics will include, Mothers and Daughters, Mothers and Sons, Women Leaders in Challenging Times, Women of Faith, Women Rivals, and more.

 

On 17 January at 10am, the Diocese will commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with an online worship program featuring Bishop Chip Stokes as celebrant and Dr. Quincy Bloxom, founder of the EraseTheRedline social action organization and governor’s appointee to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission. To learn more and register:
https://dioceseofnj.org/know_your_story/online-worship-and-program-to-commemorate-mlk/

Congratulations to Zenaida Cobián on her exciting new position on the Board of Trustees at Inspira Hospital!

If you see poinsettias in the Nave or Parish House, you are encouraged to take them home!

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the Parish House on Friday, 4 February from 2pm – 7pm.  Appointments are not necessary, but preferred.  To sign up, call 1-800-REDCROSS, online here or scanning the QR code below.

A reminder that St. Thomas’ is taking every precaution to ensure the safety of all persons that walk through our doors.  Check out these Covid 19 Resources for more information

Daily Covid Cases can be found for Gloucester County here.

Lectionary readings for this week: Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 36:5-10

Lectionary readings for next week:  Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, Luke 4:14-21, Psalm 19

Please continue in your daily prayers for: Dennis, Marge, Joann, Lou, Jennifer, Jackie, Gary, Sandy, Marilyn, Tal, Mary Esther, Ruth, Ed, Christine, Nancy, Dot, Clare, Joe, Makayla, Ben, Patches, Katie, Jade, Ralph, Ginny, Kate, Lenore


Announcements for the parish email are due via email by noon on Wednesday of each week. You can email them to announcements@stthomasglassboro.org

The church calendar can be seen at https://www.stthomasglassboro.org/calendar/ for a list of upcoming events. Please help us keep it current (and avoid hurt feelings) by sending updates to the church office (office@stthomasglassboro.org).

Are you serving in liturgy? Check the rota!

Watch us live on Twitch Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 10:30am!

Full-text of the liturgy is available at  https://www.sharedprayers.net

 

Winter 2022 at St. Thomas’

  • Holy Eucharist in the Parish Hall and Streaming online: Sundays, 10:30am
  • Bible Study on Women in the Bible Online:  Sundays, 7pm
  • Centering Prayer Online: Mondays, 4pm
  • Holy Eucharist at the Lychgate: Wednesdays, 5.30pm
  • Holy Eucharist in the Nave and Streaming online: Saturdays, 5:30pm

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Parish Email for Friday, 7 January 2022

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Kitchen of Hope is tomorrow, Saturday, 8 January.  Contact Vivian Hanson (856-366-8461) if you’d like to help!

Mark your calendars to join us for our next adult formation offering! On 9 January we will begin a new Bible Study series on Women in the Bible. Join us online at 7pm on Sunday nights through the season of Epiphany for a look at key women in the Bible, their stories, their challenges and their roles in leadership, faith, and evangelism. Topics will include, Mothers and Daughters, Mothers and Sons, Women Leaders in Challenging Times, Women of Faith, Women Rivals, and more.

 

On 17 January at 10am, the Diocese will commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with an online worship program featuring Bishop Chip Stokes as celebrant and Dr. Quincy Bloxom, founder of the EraseTheRedline social action organization and governor’s appointee to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission. To learn more and register:
https://dioceseofnj.org/know_your_story/online-worship-and-program-to-commemorate-mlk/

If you see poinsettias in the Nave or Parish House, you are encouraged to take them home!

A reminder that St. Thomas’ is taking every precaution to ensure the safety of all persons that walk through our doors.  Check out these Covid 19 Resources for more information

Daily Covid Cases can be found for Gloucester County here.

Lectionary readings for this week: Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, Psalm 29

Lectionary readings for next week:  Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 2:1-11, Psalm 36:5-10

Please continue in your daily prayers for:  Dennis, Marge, Joann, Lou, Jennifer, Jackie, Gary, Sandy, Marilyn, Tal, Mary Esther, Ruth, Ed, Christine, Nancy, Dot, Clare, Joe, Makayla, Ben, Katie, Jade


Announcements for the parish email are due via email by noon on Wednesday of each week. You can email them to announcements@stthomasglassboro.org

The church calendar can be seen at https://www.stthomasglassboro.org/calendar/ for a list of upcoming events. Please help us keep it current (and avoid hurt feelings) by sending updates to the church office (office@stthomasglassboro.org).

Are you serving in liturgy? Check the rota!

Watch us live on Twitch Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 10:30am!

Full-text of the liturgy is available at  https://www.sharedprayers.net

 

Winter 2022 at St. Thomas’

  • Holy Eucharist in the Parish Hall and Streaming online: Sundays, 10:30am
  • Bible Study on Women in the Bible Online:  Sundays, 7pm
  • Centering Prayer Online: Mondays, 4pm
  • Holy Eucharist at the Lychgate: Wednesdays, 5.30pm
  • Compline & Pizza (especially for Rowan students) at the Lychgate: Wednesdays, 8pm
  • Holy Eucharist in the Nave and Streaming online: Saturdays, 5:30pm

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Notices for 5 January 2021

The Covid-19 infection rates for Gloucester county are far higher than at any previous point in the pandemic. Please only come to church if you are fully vaccinated and have no sign of a sniffle or cough. Indoor services can be viewed online by going to https://twitch.tv/stthomasglassboro.

Weekend services meet indoors (Saturday 5.30pm, Sunday 10.30am). Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. You can also join us outdoors on Wednesdays at 5.30pm.

Bible Study: Join us on Zoom Sunday night at 7pm as we engage with Women in the Bible: An eight week look at the key women in the Bible, their stories, their challenges and their roles in leadership, faith, and evangelism. Topics will include, Mothers and Daughters, Mothers and Sons, Women Leaders in Challenging Times, Women of Faith, Women Rivals, and more.

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STO: Second Sunday After Christmas

Saint Thomas’ Services

for the Second Sunday after Christmas

2 January 2022

  • Saturday 5.30pm: Evening Prayer (In the nave or Livestream)
  • Sunday 9.00am: Sunday School for Children (Zoom)
  • Sunday 10.30am: Holy Eucharist (In the Parish Hall or Livestream)
  • Sunday 6pm: Game Night for Teens (Online — Contact Dan O. for details)

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Sunday After Christmas

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Notices for 27 December 2021

There are no liturgies for the week of 27-31 December. Our normal weekly schedule resume with the Holy Eucharist at 5.30pm on Saturday, 1 January 2022 and 10.30am on Sunday, 2 January 2022.

For indoor services, masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Indoor services can be viewed online by going to https://twitch.tv/stthomasglassboro.

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STO: The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

Saint Thomas’ Services

for The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

24-26 December 2021

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Notices for 20 December 2021

For the week of Christmas, join us on:

  • Tuesday (21 Dec) at 7pm for Advent Vespers celebrating St. Thomas the Apostle.
  • Wednesday (22 Dec) at 7pm for the Longest Night Mass / Blue Christmas.
  • Friday (24 Dec) for Christmas Eve at:
    • 4pm: Outdoors
    • 7pm: In the Parish Hall, with choir
    • 11pm: In the nave, with incense & candles
  • Saturday (25 Dec) at 10am for The Nativity of our Lord
  • There is no Saturday night service on 25 December.
  • Sunday (26 Dec) at 10.30am for the Holy Eucharist.
  • All other services from 27-31 December are canceled. We will resume our regular weekly schedule on Saturday, 1 January, with a 5.30pm Eucharist for the Feast of the Holy Name.

For indoor services, masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Indoor services can be viewed online by going to https://twitch.tv/stthomasglassboro.

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