This Week at St. Thomas
Weekly Worship Services at 8:00 am and 10:15 am
Adult Education at 9:15 am
This is How We Pray
James 5:13-18 gives us incredible insight into the power of prayer. James says, “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.” Can we pray like Elijah? As those redeemed by the blood of Jesus and filled with his life-giving Spirit, we can! Join us this Spring for our Eastertide Adult Education Series where we will explore the power and effectiveness of prayer. See more details here.
Mark Your Calendar
April 8 at 7:00 pm Vestry Meeting
April 13 at 9:00 am Spring Cleaning Day
April 21 Shepherd’s Heart
April 25 at 6:30 pm Derby Bunco
April 26 and 27 Vestry Retreat
Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship Meal and Worship, April 21
We will visit Shepherd’s Heart on Sunday, April 21. We will be serving a buffet meal and a bag lunch to approximately 75 people! We will meet at church at 4:15 to carpool. Their unique worship service begins at 5:15 and dinner will be served immediately following. On the bulletin board in the parish hall, you can sign up to help prepare and serve and/or donate food.
Ladies Derby Bunco, 6:30 pm April 25
Join us for a fun Derby themed Bunco Ladies Night on April 25 at 6:30 pm. Whether you're a seasoned bunco pro or a newcomer looking to try something new, this event is the perfect opportunity to socialize and have a great time with friends. Come dressed to impress in your derby attire and sip on a mint julep and snack on appetizers while we “roll”. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the parish hall or scan the code on the flier.
USO Christmas Show
Live on Stage! It's a USO Christmas '24, Swing into That Old Fashioned Christmas Spirit on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2 pm at the Strand Theater in Zelienople. If you would like to attend the show as a group, please write a $35 check payable to St. Thomas with “Dec. show” in the memo line. We would like to purchase the tickets on May 6 so that we can obtain seats together. Last year the seats were sold out very early so please drop your payment in the offertory before May 5. Join us for a magical afternoon filled with music, laughter, and holiday cheer as we celebrate the spirit of Christmas in classic USO style. Please see Richard Martin with questions.
Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Lamp
2024 Price for flowers: $25.00
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 2024 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 $25.00 and the lamp is $5. If you donate both, the cost is $28.00. If you need assistance with signing up, please call Carol on her cell phone, 412-720-3129.
Prayer Requests
If you have a specific need or concern for which you would like to have someone pray, please email: PrayerRequests@SaintThomasAnglican.org We will be happy to share your confidential request with our Prayer Warrior Team . PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS EMAIL FOR ANYTHING BUT PRAYER REQUESTS.
In Our Prayers we pray for...
THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
April 7, Christ Church Fox Chapel (Fox Chapel) The Rev. Alex Shuttleworth (Kat) and The Rev. Benjamin Hughes (Jenna)
April 14, Redeemer Anglican Church (Franklin) The Rev. Eric Phillips (Coleen)
April 21, St. John's Anglican Church (Franklin, TN) The Rev. Michael McGhee (Megan)
ACNA CYCLE OF PRAYER
April 7, The Anglican Convocation or Europe, Bishop Andy Lines and his wife, Mandy; Bishop Tim Davies and his wife, Tanya; Bishop Lee McMunn and his wife, Vicky; and Bishop Stuart Bell and his wife, Prudence.
April 14, The Diocese of the Rocky Mountains, Bishop Kenneth Ross and his wife, Sallie.
April 21, The Diocese of the Upper Midwest, Bishop Stewart Ruch and his wife, Katherine.
For the Spirit of Prayer BCP 647
O Almighty God, you pour out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and of supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For The Peace of the World BCP 654
Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: Kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth; that in tranquility your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRAY FOR THOSE ON OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST
Norm and Ruby Hayden; Norma Snyder; Nancy Davidson; Bill and Polly Johnson; Joe Kosarik; Paul and Jan Jay; Eileen Meyer; Marissa Sharkey; Les and Gladys Carlyle; Ginny; Randy; Janice; Larry; Genelle; Stephanie Poorman; Johnny, Sammi, Kingston and Blakely; Keirah; Brittany Slicker; Linda Kuhn; Rebecca Roberts; Jerry Jankowski; Linda DeRoner; Joanna Cox; Cindy and Dave.
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.; Tristin; Dakota; Caleb M.; Colton V.; Harley.
Pastoral Needs
Home Visits or Communion
For those hospitalized or unable to attend church, home visits or Communion can be arranged easily by contacting the church office at: 724-443-1963 or emailing: Admin@SaintThomasAnglican.org. Communion typically is taken to nursing homes and the homebound on the first Sunday of each month.
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral/Spiritual counseling is available upon request. You may leave a message on the church voicemail, 724-443-1963 or call Fr. Jay, 412-977-7751, and arrangements will be made.
Pastoral Services
Please contact Manny Schnepp, 724-903-0049, if you or somebody you know in the congregation is in need of Pastoral Services such as meals or rides.
Fr. Jay’s Office Hours
Fr. Jay will be in the office on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 5 pm. You may pop in to see him, but giving him a little notice would be helpful for his planning purposes.