The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity | August 14, 2016      
BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY IS AUGUST 21
Honoring our teachers and students... 
 
We hope each of you has had a relaxing, refreshing summer. We look forward to welcoming every one back on Sunday, August 21, as our students and teachers return to school: we will take time in the 10:30 service to recognize teachers, staff, students and parents, both from our school and from our area's other fine schools.

We'll also begin the fall season of our adult and children's Christian Education, with classes beginning at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings: details in next week's Epistle.

Then, join us for Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Ice Cream after the service...bring a dish to share, if you wish! 


And, we will resume our weekday Bible study classes on Wednesdays with Mathew Fenlon at noon in the Ingram Room and Thursdays with David Browder at noon in the Church Narthex. Our Women's Bible Study continues on Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Ingram Room.

We look forward to seeing you!
NEW SESSION! FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY 8/21
Eleanor and Jaron Bergin lead a new 9 week class of the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University from 6 to 8 pm in the Ingram Room beginning Sunday, August 21.
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University  (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!
COLUMBARIUM AVAILABLE FOR RESERVATION
Churches down through the years have provided places for the earthly remains of their parishioners. In keeping with that tradition, St. Thomas' is building a columbarium--a place for the respectful placement of cinerary urns--to provide a final resting place for those with deep connection to and love for our parish and school.  Construction under the Bell Tower will begin this summer.  Flyers are available in the Narthex, or you can contact Cat Anderson, 713-412-4442, or Nancy Graves, 713-559-1622, for more information.
SUPPORT SEASON THREE OF THE MUSIC SERIES
If you or your business would like to support the upcoming Third Season of our Moseley Memorial Music Series,  please consider purchasing an ad in our Season Brochure, to be published in August, or in the programs for the 10 concerts.

For more information, please see Andy Wright or Judy Sacaris, or email   music@stes.org.

To download the ad packet, Click Here.
A SEASON OF GRATITUDE
As we review the past year and look forward to the new school year, we at St. Thomas' enter our Season of Gratitude. During this time we will reflect on those individuals who have helped us grow and develop as a church. We are reminded of those things for which we are grateful-our homes, families, friends, jobs, talents, opportunities, our schools and, of course, our church, as well as those who share their time, talent and treasure with us at St. Thomas'.


Week at a Glance:
Wednesday, 8/10
11:00 am: Holy Communion

Sunday, 8/14
8:00 am: Holy Communion |  10:30 am Morning Prayer |  6:15 pm Evening Prayer
Nursery for infants through age 2 opens at 9:00 am

Summer Church office hours 9:00 am to 4:00 pm M-T, 9:00 am to Noon, F

You can reach the Church office by phone at (713) 666-3111.

Happy Birthday: Amy Ernest, Carol Peter, Carol Butner, Jonathan Massey, Helen Robb, Valerie Herrscher, Paige Lillibridge, Margaret Bergin, Madeleine Massey, Cassie Neumann, Janet Sher
Women's Bible Study
Meets in the Library on Thursdays at 6:30 pm. For more information, please contact Mary Dodd Dubbert
For those in sickness or other adversity
For those serving in the Armed Forces