The EPISTLE 12.14.22

THE EPISTLE: December 14th, 2022

A Video Message From Our New Rector & His Family

The Anticipation of Advent

On December 14, we will have our last Advent Speaker Program. The Rev. Sarah Watts, Associate Priest, St. John’s, Decatur will be joining us. Remember we have Taizé Service at 5:30 P.M., supper at 6:00 P.M., our speaker program and the Children’s Program at 6:30 P.M.

And the next Wednesday, December 21, join us for Christmas Carols at 5:30 P.M. in the Nave, followed by supper at 6:00 P.M. in the Parish Hall.

Children's Ministry Christmas Party

The St. Thomas Children's Ministry invites all children to our Children's Christmas Party on Saturday, December 17 from 11 am-1 pm. We'll have lunch followed by cookie decorating and games. Like last year, parents are welcome to drop off their children during this time to get some holiday tasks done or simply have a break. We are in need of adult and youth volunteers to help with the party. Contact Laura Beth Bestor (children@stthomashuntsville.org) if your family will be attending or if you would like to help out.

No Children's Sunday School or Children's Chapel on Sunday, December 25 or Sunday, January 1. The Children's Ministry will resume our schedule on Sunday, January 8!

The nursery is closed for the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day worship services.

St. Thomas Night

Make plans to join us at 5pm on Sunday, December 18 for St. Thomas Night. Dinner will follow. The fellowship committee will provide the meat, but we need your favorite sides and/or desserts. This year, we are revisiting the story of Christ’s birth through the lens of a crowd favorite–Eek! The Musical.

We have a casting call for mice and children/youth readers who are not in Treble Choir. Contact our Children's Ministry Coordinator, Laura Beth Bestor (children@stthomashuntsville.org) if your family is interested in participating. Dress rehearsal for all participants in Eek! is Saturday, December 17 at 10 am in the Nave. Those participating in the program need to meet in the Youth Room at 4:15pm on Sunday, December 18 for costuming.

Christmas Flowers

Christmas flowers are a wonderful way to remember your loved ones. You’ll find Christmas offertory envelopes in the church pews to use for your own memorials or thanksgivings. Simply fill out an envelope and put it in the offering plate. We must have your names no later than Wednesday, December 19, for them to be included in the Christmas Eve service bulletin. ***We ask for a minimum donation of $30 to cover the costs of the poinsettias.

Adult Christian Formation on Break Until January

Adult Christian Formation on Sundays will resume on Sundays at 9:30 January 22. More information will be forthcoming.

Everybody's Pub Theology Resumes in January!

We are not having Everybody's Pub Theology in December. We can't wait to catch up with everyone in January. More information on time and place will be forthcoming. If you have questions or comments please email our Associate Priest Ranie at associate@stthomashuntsville.org

Please Join Us

For a reception and to give a warm St. Thomas welcome to Father Donovan and Audrey along with daughters Erin, Abby, and Aoife

When: January 15, 2023

Time: After the 10:30 service

Where: Parish Hall

Would you like to help us? Volunteer with SignUpGenius to provide food for the reception.

Click on the link provided:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CA5A92FA02-welcome

Questions? Call Kathy Branick (256-882-3258), Kelly Evans (256-457-9447), Debbie Harriman (256-509-6606), or Martha Wilson (256-509-0970)

The Grief Group will NOT be meeting in December. Look for more information to come about January meetings.

Help Needed!!!!

Next Thursday, December 22, at 11:00 AM, volunteers are needed to deliver Christmas fixings to 25 ENABLE (formerly CASA) clients living in the 35802 and 35803 zip codes. If interested, please contact Jeannie 256-348-9918 or jrann228@gmail.com

Many thanks to all who participated in the December blood drive. St. Thomas donated 22 units of blood, an amazing Christmas gift for folks in need. Life South appreciates St. Thomas. They count on us, and you guys always step up!

Life South has asked us to hold four blood drives next year. I will let you know the schedule when it has been settled. Thank you again!

Betsy Hill

Advent Wednesday Programs

Lessons and Carols

ReGeneration

Phone: 256.880.0247

Email: StThomas@stthomashuntsville.org

The Anticipation﻿ of Advent

St. Thomas Night

Christmas Flowers

Everybody's Pub Theology Resumes in January!

Help Needed!!!!

The Anticipation of Advent