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St. Thomas was recognized for outstanding service at the recent Partners Award Luncheon by the Food Bank of South Jersey, Above, Vivian H accepts the Partners Award from Christopher Luebbe, senior manager, programs and services at the Food Bank, “… for dedication to the Food Bank’s weekend meals pack and summer meal program which has improved the lives of countless children in South Jersey.” Food Bank of South Jersey the Direct Service Partnership Award for outstanding service to St. Thomas Episcopal Church food pantry. Your dedication to the weekend meal packs and summer meal program has improved the lives of countless children. Congratulations!
Last weekend to get your passes!
The annual Pitman Glassboro Area CROP Hunger Walk is Sunday, October 15th. Check in by 12:15PM at New St Park in Glassboro on Walk Day or sign up now at: events.crophungerwalk.org/
Money and non-perishable food are accepted. Make checks payable to “CWS/CROP”. Donations can also be made online.
Part of every donation will go to local pantries and shelters: Kitchen of Hope, Samaritan Center, Pitman Pantry, the Shop at Rowan, Lighthouse Community Center, and Family Promise of Southwest NJ.
Please join the “St Thomas’ in Glassboro” Team to help raise money to feed the hungry near and far from our community. For more info, contact Eric C.
Friday, 20 October, 6-8pm- the Sunday School has been invited to a movie night at St. Stephen’s in Mullica Hill. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Please let Barbara K. know by Sunday, 15 October if you can make it.
The Sunday School will be participating in the Glassboro Fire Department’s Trunk or Treat on 25 October. They are in need of a lot of bagged candy for this event. If you are able to donate, there are bins in the Nave and Parish House. Donations will be accepted up until the day of the event!
Thank you to everyone who attended the 9th Annual Ladies Tea! Special thanks to the men who helped serve, setup and cleanup! Check out photos here and here .
Every three years the Diocese ECW asks that the churches nominate a “Woman of Honor.” Congratulations to Vivian H, our St. Thomas’ 2023 “Woman of Honor”! Vivian is actively involved in every aspect of St. Thomas’ and most especially, the driving force behind Kitchen of Hope. Vivian always demonstrates love of God, family, and church and is most certainly a “Woman of Honor”. We were very delighted to celebrate with Vivian at last Sunday’s Ladies Tea.
TEC@RU continues it’s Monthly Concert Series on Sunday, 22 October at 6PM. Come listen to talented Rowan music students and show them that St. Thomas’ welcomes their presence! This month features a string duo, starting at 6PM in the nave.
Sunday, 29 October, following the 10:30 service- the Sunday School will be having their annual Pumpkin carving event. This event is open to all the kids at St. Thomas.
We are currently updating the church directory. If any of your contact information has changed, please message Sarah T. with your updates.
Final Week!
Are you interested in learning what it truly means to be a disciple for Christ? St. Thomas Episcopal Church’s first Adult Formation class of the year will cover that and more in our four-week book study, Belonging: Five Keys to Unlock Your Potential as a Disciple by Karoline M. Lewis. This book study, led by Rachael O. will begin on September 24th in the Parish Hall at 9 AM and will continue until October 15th. If you are interested in participating in the book study, please purchase Belonging at a bookseller near you, such as Barnes & Noble and Words Matter Bookstore in Pitman, NJ, or borrow the book at your local library. If you have any questions, please speak to Rachael O. at rachmo407@gmail.com.
Reading Schedule
10/15: Chapter 5 – Epilogue (pp. 85 – 106)
Our next Adult Forum Offering will be on Immigration, convened by Donna F. and Tal K. from 22 October – 12 November. Stay tuned for more info!
Did you know the Prayer List is prayed for daily, not just in church! Join the Prayer Chain and empower those who need it most! Contact Ginny G. or Deacon John for more info.
Interested in joining a new ministry but don’t know where to start? Every week, a different group will be highlighted at the end of the newsletter. Information about meetings, what they do in the church or community, contact info and more! If you have content you want to share about your ministry, send it to announcements@stthomasglassboro.org to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
Lectionary readings for this week: Exodus 32:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9, Matthew 22:1-15, Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Lectionary readings for next week: Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Matthew 22:15-22, Psalm 99
Please continue in your daily prayers for: Lou, Jennifer, Cameron, Jane, Bob, Nicandro, Kevin, Diane, Sandy, Gayle, Rose, Sally, Michelle, Crystal, Ed, Gerry, Diane, Gloria, Karen, Lloyd, Marlene, Christina, Robin, Valentina, Mark
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The church calendar can be seen at https://www.stthomasglassboro.
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Prayer requests can be sent to prayer@stthomasglassboro.org
Watch our livestream here Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 8am & 10:30am!
Full-text of the liturgy is available at https://www.sharedprayers.net
Need a ride to church? The van offers transportation for the Sunday 8AM and 10:30AM services every 2nd Sunday of the month. Upcoming opportunities for rides: 12 November, 10 December, 14 January.
Fall at St. Thomas’
- Holy Eucharist – Rite II (Nave): Saturdays, 5:30pm
- Holy Eucharist – Rite I (Nave): Sundays, 8am
- Adult Formation (Parish Hall): Sundays, 9am
- Children’s Sunday School (Parish Hall): Sundays, 9am
- Coffee Hour (Parish Hall): Sundays, 10am
- Holy Eucharist – Rite II with music (Parish Hall): Sundays, 10:30am
- Centering Prayer (Nave): Mondays at 4pm (also on Zoom)
- Evening Prayer (Nave): Mondays at 4:30pm
- Holy Eucharist at Lych Gate (most times): Wednesdays, 5:30pm