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April 17, 2019

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This Sunday April 21 is
EASTER SUNDAY

Enjoy a special Easter message from our presiding bishop
The Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry...

Did you miss church Sunday?
Click to watch Fr. Tim's sermon!

Did you receive this newsletter from a friend? Click to join our mailing list!

So where did the palm crosses for Palm Sunday come from?

Click here to find out!

Support our youth!

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Be sure to get your tickets soon!

Italian Night

Tickets available after Sunday services in the narthex
or contact Monica Walton 318-512-0712.

Great raffle and Silent Auction
items to be offered!

2019 car show t-shirts for sale on table in the Narthex ~ $15 each

BIBLE STUDY: THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Acts of the Apostles tells of the founding of the

Christian Church and the spread of it message to the Roman Empire. Acts reveals God’s passionate pursuit of his people, beginning with his followers in Jerusalem, expanding to Samaria, then to the rest of the world. By the end of the book we see Paul living in Rome “proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. The missionaries in Acts proclaim the grace of God, and it is through this grace that people are able to respond with faith.

We have chosen Acts for the next Church Book Reading. Starting in May, please consider adding the reading of Acts to your weekly schedule.We will break the readings into six weeks. We will also be having a discussion group beginning May 5 and lasting through June 9th.The group will meet between services on Sunday. Please plan on attending to learn and share your thoughts and ideas.

Ever wonder about that vacant lot we own
on the north end of our property?

ALL CHURCH MEETING

There will be an all Church Meeting on Sunday, April 28^th at 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., following the first service and prior to the second service. The topic is “Update on Potential Property Sale” relating to the vacant lot next to the church.

"Ministry of the Month"

St. Thomas has a long history of community outreach. Over the years, we’ve run a thrift store, served meals to the homeless, donated to Rancho Damacitas, and collected food for people as well as animal friends in need. More recently, we’ve undertaken projects such as the Project Touch “reverse advent calendar” collection drive and the “Knit-Wits” hats-for-newborns project. Learn more...

INTERESTED IN REGISTERING YOUR CHILD FOR SUMMER OR FALL? Registration for summer and the 2019-2020 school year is now in progress and open to the public. Don't delay... Registration is on a first come, first enrolled basis. See school newsletter for details.

WOMEN OF WORTH (WOW)
Saturday, April 27at 8:30 AM

Informal breakfast meeting open to all women of St. Thomas meets each fourth Saturday of the month in Julian Hall.Contact Virginia Patton for details/info (hillgoss@verizon.net).

Prayers and Squares
Quilt request forms have been placed in the church pew holders. The forms can be returned to Deb Mitchell by placing in the offering plate or in her mailbox in the church office.
Quilts may be requested for both church members and nonmembers.

FOOD DONATIONS
Please remember to bring in donations during the month for our pantry. we bless & supply food to hungry people and pets TWICE A MONTH.
GROCERY BAGS and SHOPPING LISTS ARE PROVIDED IN the
NARTHEX. the food goes to the community mission of hope.
please support this important ministry.

Please sign-up for altar flower and sanctuary candle dedications on the new sheets posted “in the window” in the narthex.

Around the diocese...

Sacred Ground race dialogue series offers
informational webinars

Individuals or groups interested in learning more about Sacred Ground: a film-based dialogue series on race and faith, are invited to an introductory webinar hosted by Katrina Browne, Sacred Ground curriculum developer, and producer/director of the acclaimed documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North.

Built around a curriculum of powerful documentary films, videos, and readings, Sacred Ground is a 10-part series that considers some of the major chapters of the United States of America’s history of race and racism. It focuses on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian American histories as they intersect with European American histories. It also invites participants to weave in the threads of personal and family story, economic class, and political and regional identity.

In this webinar, Katrina Browne shares the “why and how” of the Sacred Ground series. She also walks participants through the online Sacred Ground curriculum and resources, including the password-protected pages, to provide participants with an overview of all the elements of this resource. There will also be time for questions.

Click here to begin to explore the Sacred Ground webpages, and to sign up to receive additional resources.

Check out all the fantastic things going on at Camp Stevens!

Peter Bergstrom Celebration Camp Stevens 5K Family Camps Summer Family Camping Trip Stay in Bergstrom Lodge for the Super Bloom Retreat Center Availability Volunteer Day Programs 2019

St. George's Day Evensong

Sunday, May 5

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego

Celebrate St. George at St. Paul's Cathedral and bagpipers, Scottish dancers, and music in the grandest style of Anglican worship. Sumptuous high tea follows in celebration of the Cathedral's 150th anniversary. Enjoy treats and a program featuring David Pasquini, the consul of government and business affairs for the UK office in San Diego.

Contact the Rev. Canon Brooks Mason with questions.

Domingo 5 de mayo

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Catedral Episcopal de San Pablo, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego

Venga a celebrar el día de San Jorge en la Catedral de San Pablo. Los gaiteros, su música y los bailarines escoceses son el más grandioso estilo de adoración anglicana. Le seguirá un elegante Te, como parte de la suntuosa festividad.

Si tiene preguntas póngase en contacto con la reverenda Penny Bridges. Ella es bilingüe.