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Sunday, April 5, 2020
Palm SundayPalm Sunday
The liturgies on the morning of Palm Sunday are designed by the Book of Common Prayer to take us through the week to come. So, since this is Holy Week, Palm Sunday covers both the triumphant entry into Jerusalem (the Blessing of the Palms and the Palm Procession) as well as Christ's Passion, which we unpack each day of the rest of the week. The idea here is that a person could attend church only on Sundays and still participate in the entirety of Holy Week and Easter: Palm Sunday takes us through Christ's Crucifixion, and then Easter Sunday celebrates Christ's Resurrection.
Of course, we're not suggesting you skip the rest of Holy Week—indeed, we encourage you to spend the entire week with us. But if you are wondering why the morning liturgies on Palm Sunday end with Christ Crucified, you now have your answer. The church is structured so that Sunday worshippers get the gist. If you seek more than the gist, you're in luck: at Saint Thomas, we know how to dwell on the details. You are most welcome to join us as we mark each day of Holy Week in scripture, song, meditation and prayer.
Even if you cannot join us in person for everything, please know that all choral services throughout the week are webcast live and then available on-demand.
Collect:
Almighty and everliving God, who, of thy tender love towards mankind, hast sent thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
5:30 PM
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Sunday, March 15, 2020
The Third Sunday In LentThe Third Sunday In Lent
Collect:
Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
11:00 AM, High Altar
Sunday, March 15, 2020
The Third Sunday In LentThe Third Sunday In Lent
Collect:
Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
11:00 AM, High Altar
Sunday, March 15, 2020
The Third Sunday In LentThe Third Sunday In Lent
Collect:
Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
11:00 AM
Sunday, January 5, 2020
The Second Sunday After Christmas DayThe Second Sunday After Christmas Day
Collect:
O God, who didst wonderfully create, and yet more wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, thy Son Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Gentlemen of the Choir.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
The First Sunday After Christmas DayThe First Sunday After Christmas Day
Today's Gospel, in which Saint John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation, is also read each year at Lessons & Carols and on Christmas Day.
Collect:
Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word: Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through the sameJesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Gentlemen of the Choir.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity11:00 am - 1:00 pm, High Altar
Sung by The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 - Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Solemn Eucharist of the Nativity: Midnight Mass11:00 PM, High Altar
Sung by The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
The Fourth Sunday Of AdventThe Fourth Sunday Of Advent
At Saint Thomas, we keep the propers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent at the 8am and 9am services. As such, the appointed collect and lessons follow the lectionary, and the sermon corresponds. Therefore, if you seek a traditional Fourth Sunday of Advent service, consider attending at 8am (said) or 9am (sung).
At 11am and 4pm, we offer Lessons and Carols. The 4pm service is the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and it does not include a Mass. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is repeated on Christmas Eve at 4pm.
Collect:
We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Sunday, December 22, 2019
The Fourth Sunday Of AdventThe Fourth Sunday Of Advent
At Saint Thomas, we keep the propers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent at the 8am and 9am services. As such, the appointed collect and lessons follow the lectionary, and the sermon corresponds. Therefore, if you seek a traditional Fourth Sunday of Advent service, consider attending at 8am (said) or 9am (sung).
At 11am and 4pm, we offer Lessons and Carols. The 4pm service is the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and it does not include a Mass. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is repeated on Christmas Eve at 4pm.
Collect:
We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Gentlemen of the Choir.
Saturday, December 21, 2019
A Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Choral Evensong5:30 pm - 6:15 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Gentlemen of the Choir.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
A Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols12:10 pm - 1:00 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Blessing of the Crèche & Christmas Pageant5:30 pm - 6:15 pm, High Altar
A service for children and their families, sung by the choristers of the Saint Thomas Choir.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)
Gaudete literally means "rejoice," for the Lord is coming! And so on this Sunday you'll notice that the Advent purple gives way to a splash of rose. The frontal on the altar changes, the vestments of the clergy change, there are flowers, and the third candle‚ a rose one‚ is lit on the advent wreath. All of this is a bit of joy breaking into what is otherwise a penetential season. After today we return to purple for the remainder of Advent. During Lent, we observe a similar break in the midst of a pentential season. It is known as Lataere Sunday, which also means "rejoice." It is always celebrated on the Fourth Sunday in Lent.Collect:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)
Gaudete literally means "rejoice," for the Lord is coming! And so on this Sunday you'll notice that the Advent purple gives way to a splash of rose. The frontal on the altar changes, the vestments of the clergy change, there are flowers, and the third candle‚ a rose one‚ is lit on the advent wreath. All of this is a bit of joy breaking into what is otherwise a penetential season. After today we return to purple for the remainder of Advent. During Lent, we observe a similar break in the midst of a pentential season. It is known as Lataere Sunday, which also means "rejoice." It is always celebrated on the Fourth Sunday in Lent.Collect:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Sunday, December 15, 2019
The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)The Third Sunday Of Advent (Gaudete)
Gaudete literally means "rejoice," for the Lord is coming! And so on this Sunday you'll notice that the Advent purple gives way to a splash of rose. The frontal on the altar changes, the vestments of the clergy change, there are flowers, and the third candle‚ a rose one‚ is lit on the advent wreath. All of this is a bit of joy breaking into what is otherwise a penetential season. After today we return to purple for the remainder of Advent. During Lent, we observe a similar break in the midst of a pentential season. It is known as Lataere Sunday, which also means "rejoice." It is always celebrated on the Fourth Sunday in Lent.Collect:
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
The Second Sunday Of AdventThe Second Sunday Of Advent
Collect:
Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the HolySpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
The Second Sunday Of AdventThe Second Sunday Of Advent
Collect:
Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the HolySpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm, High Altar
Sung by the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys.
