This Week at St. Thomas

Blessing of Backpacks, August 14

Attention all children! Please bring your backpack to church on Sunday, August 14. Fr. Terry will bless all backpacks and we will have a little gift for all children that day!

Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Lamp

2022 Price for flowers: $23.50

The calendar to sign up for the Altar Flowers and the Sanctuary Lamp is posted on the bulletin board in the parish hall. In order to be sure the flowers are ordered, please do all of the following at least 3 weeks before your scheduled week. If it is less than 3 weeks in advance, please call Carol because bulletins are often done 2-3 weeks early.

• Sign up on the 2022 Flower and Lamp calendar found on the bulletin board or online through the weekly email

• Complete the order form-found next to the calendar on the bulletin board or in the email and return it with your payment.

• Pay for the flowers using the envelope in your offertory envelopes or a blank envelope with “flowers” written on the outside or on your check

The cost of the flowers is $23.50 and the lamp is $5. If you donate both, the cost is $26.50. If you need assistance with signing up, please call Carol on her cell phone, 412-720-3129.

In Our Prayers

PRAYER TO CALL A NEW RECTOR TO ST THOMAS

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall call the next Rector for St. Thomas, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will preach the Gospel, care for your people, equip us for ministry, and lead us forth in fulfillment of the Great Commission; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

THE ACNA CYCLE OF PRAYER

Pray for the Anglican Province of Myanmar and The Most Rev. Stephen Than Myint Oo, Archbishop.

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER

Pray for Christ Church, Fox Chapel, and The Rev. Alex Shuttleworth (Kat), The Rev. Connie Hughes (Bob), The Rev. Ben Hughes (Jenna), The Rev. Ben Wulpi (Stephanie), A mid-sized suburban church with large church qualities. Please pray for the Country Day School sharing our building, and for sharing our faith and hope with the local community. Young Anglicans and The Rev. Canon. Steven Tighe (Tricia). The youth ministry initiative of the ACNA.

PRAY FOR ST THOMAS

O God of patient and gentle strength, who knows our needs even before we ask, may your loving presence guide us as we seek the next rector for St. Thomas. Give us an open spirit, discerning hearts and clear minds, that we may trust your will for us and become ever more united in your son our Savior, Jesus Christ. Inspire our conversation, deepen our prayer, and make us a community of humility and grace. Raise up for us, we pray, a priest and pastor who will boldly proclaim your Gospel, faithfully administer your sacraments, and serve your people with love and compassion.

PRAY FOR THOSE ON OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST

Norm and Ruby Hayden; Pat Ruberto; Judy Eves; Joe Kosarik; Marissa Sharkey; Jone Mader; Mary Egger; Giuliana; Tim; Jim; Kathy Vamdevort; Steve; Debbie Babcox; Joseph Babcox; Rebecca Ford; Ola; Alexa; Les and Gladys; Mariah; Jerry; Larry; Kristen Casavale; Phyllis; Emily Tedeschi; Timmy; Jessica; Tracey; Bill and Bea Woods; Jean Vinski; Johnny Morales; Randy Burgess; Rick Wells; Mary Garrison; Patti Navilliat; Dolores Glenn; The Gilch Family; Jan; The Goss Family; Kathy and Don Harris; Delaney Price; Tony Visconti and The Visconti Family; The Murcko Family; Melissa Swatchak; Ginny; Sally; Mikki and John Washburn; Aria; Joey; Katie; Chef Ben; Susan W.; Monica; Judy; The Garrison Family; Fr. David Wilson; Clayton; Jason; Karen; Lisa Erb.

PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Chad D.; Mike B.; Mat B,; Ty W.; Stephen M.; Scott M.; Jesse W.; Chris R.; Heidi Jean; Richard; Omar; Todd; Brian; Sonja; Corey A.; Bene K.; Clifford M.; Jordan B.; Tristan Z.; Logan; Jackson S.; and Matthew D.; and Tristin.