IMPORTANT NEWS!

Our Deacon, Kathleen Cullen is to be ordained, here, at St. Thomas’ by Bishop Robinson, on Wednesday June 4^th, 2008 at 6:30 pm.   Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend to express our appreciation and support to Kathleen!

Won’t you join us?

TEACHERS NEEDED!

Part time, half time any time.  There are openings for interested individuals to join our church school staff .  Enrich the lives of our children and yourself!

Please speak to Ky Wolterbeek, Kitty Cornwell, Jo Ann Fuller- Sattler to sign up.

ST. THOMAS' ALTAR GUILD...

is looking for some committed people to join.

Each of our 5 groups works (approx. 1 – 2 hrs. per week), for one month, every 5 months of the year on a rotating basis. 

Our job is to prepare the Altar for weekly services.

We hold meetings 2 times a year (Oct. and Feb.) and we go out to dinner as a group, in May.
 

GUATEMALA MISSION PROJECT: 2 SPONSORED CHILDREN & ADVENT APPEAL

St. Thomas’ Church has donated $1,200 to the Safe Passage program for educating children of the garbage dump in Guatemala City.  That means the church will be sponsoring two children for one year:
 

            Mynor Alexander Jam Ical is 10 years old, and his birthday is December 30.

            Halen Lorena Sabana Tipaz is 5 years old; her birthday is currently unknown.
 

Background profiles and photographs of both children will be sent to us soon.  The Mission Committee will develop plans for coordinating letter-writing and gift-giving, from the children and families of our parish.  In the meantime, during the Advent season, donations of supplies are requested – not particularly for our two sponsored children, but for the program in general.  Alexis Wolterbeek will be going to Guatemala in January, for a few months of Spanish-language immersion, schooling, and cultural exploration.  Her parents Jake and Ky will accompany her, making a side visit to Safe Passage to deliver our church’s Advent gifts.

           
Suitable donations include: Health needs, such as lice shampoo, disposable diapers, baby wipes, q-tips; School & art supplies, such as color markers, children’s scissors, construction paper; Toys & board games.

Please continue to donate to our Porque Pig on Sundays!