September 18, 1 pm Ladies’ Bible Study
September 28 Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship Visit and Meal
October 5, 1 pm Blessing of the Animals
October 13, 7 pm Vestry Meeting
The St. Thomas bell tower, erected in 1968, houses a bell donated by the Brothers of St. Barnabas. For decades, it has called neighbors to worship, celebrated weddings, and sounded across Richland throughout the hours of the day as a reminder of God's presence. Now after years of faithful service, the bell has fallen silent. Restoring it will cost over $28,000--but with help, we can let its blessing ring out again for generations to come. If you’d like to donate, please write a check to St. Thomas and note “bell repair” in the memo line. You may also use the dropdown box and select “Save the Bell” on the online giving platform, MyWell. Thank you for your support!
Join us Thursday, September 18 at 1 pm for Ladies’ Bible Study. All women are warmly invited to attend—and feel free to bring a friend! This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Bible, connect with other women, and welcome new faces from the community. Whether you’ve been part of the study or are coming for the first time, we’d love to see you there!
Kelley Giles, a therapist and friend of Mary Schnepp, is traveling to Guatemala with Operation Walk from September 27 to October 4. We will bless Kelley and the bags, made by the Sunday School Class, on Sunday, September 21 at the 8 am Service. Thank you for your support!
We will visit Shepherd’s Heart on Sunday, September 28. We will be serving a buffet meal for 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. Please see Mike Baier with questions.
What if one of the most radical things you could do as a follower of Jesus is… stop being offended?
This fall at St. Thomas, we invite you into a six-week adult discipleship series based on Brant Hansen’s bestselling book Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better. With humor, honesty, and real-life wisdom, Hansen challenges one of our culture’s favorite habits—outrage—and shows how laying down our “right” to be offended opens the door to deeper peace, joy, and freedom in Christ. Learn more about the series here.
2025 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 2025 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.
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.
THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER
9/14 St. Elizabeth's Anglican Mission (Bridgeville) The Rev. Paul Sutcliffe (Kathy)
9/21 St. John's Anglican Church (Franklin, TN) and The Rev. Michael McGhee (Megan)
9/28 St. Luke's Anglican Church (Georgetown) and The Rev. Suzanne Perkins
10/5 St. Martin's Anglican Church (Monroeville) The Rev. Kua Apple (Kymbra)
ACNA CYCLE OF PRAYER
9/14 The Church of Confessing Anglicans, the Confessing Anglican Diocese in New Zealand, and The Rt. Rev. Jay Behan, Bishop, and his wife, Jaimee.
9/21 The Diocese of Pittsburgh: for Bishop Alex Cameron and his wife, Tamara; and Archbishop Bob Duncan and his wife, Nara.
9/28 The Diocese of the Southeast (REC): for Bishop William White and his wife, Gail; and Bishop Willie Hill and his wife, Gale.
10/5 The Anglican Province of Nigeria: for The Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria, and his wife, Angela
PRAY FOR THOSE ON OUR PARISH PRAYER LIST
Norma Snyder; Nancy Davidson; Bill Johnson; Joe Kosarik; Marissa Sharkey; Les and Gladys Carlyle; Rita; Charles and Jane; Dee Dee; Emily; Larry Jankowski; Rick Wells; Debbie Babcox and family; Doreen Grada and family; Jasmine; Vickie; Brian DeRoner; Gloria Drambel; Rev. Deb Carr; Grant Hill; Jonathan; Christina; Luke; Fr. Jay and Catherine; Patty; The Poorman Family; Elliot Spear; Jan and Paul Jay; The Lighthouse Foundation; Tracey; Mark Garrison; Barbara Lintelman; Linda DeRoner; Nancy Davis; Shannon DeLouis; Satarah Masters; Randy; Vickie; Lydia.
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; Gabriel L.
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 Amy Baier, 412-974-6497, 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.