Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, and spirit. We pray for the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples. We pray for those who have asked for our prayers, especially:
The Issac Family, Tracey, Luisa, Maria, Chris, Adam, Doug, Judy, Markus, Palmer Family, Patty, Rachel, Alice Elizabeth, Antonia, Fred, The Herbert Family, Hildegard, John, Pat, Paula.
1)Monetary donations and Shoprite gift cards using the food pantry’s website: https://www.opencupboardfoodpantry.org/how-to-donate/
2)Donate on this page by clicking on the button below and your donation will be forwarded to the Open Cupboard.
ANNUAL MEETING St. Thomas’ annual meeting will be held on Sunday, February 1st at 12p.m., following our potluck lunch. All members of our parish are invited to attend. Attending this annual meeting is crucial because it is when we elect new members to the vestry, approve the annual budget, select delegates to the Diocesan Convention as well as the Convocation delegates, and discuss important changes (if any). It is a chance for you to hear from different committees, voice your concerns, ask questions and be informed about St. Thomas’ activities and plans. We ask that you put this date on your calendar and plan to attend.
ST. THOMAS ANNUAL HOAGIE SALE This year St. Thomas will continue its annual hoagie fundraiser on Superbowl Sunday, February 8, 2026. This year like last year we will make this a fellowship event for everyone, children and adults. We will host a breakfast on 2/8/26. Continental breakfast & coffee will be provided. We will post a sign-up sheet for people to bring other items such as juice and bagels. The breakfast will be at 7 am. Afterwards, we will start making the hoagies! Pick-up will be after church.
We have order forms in the hallway if you would like to order hoagies or salads. Please continue to support the fundraiser either by purchasing a delicious hoagie or salad and/or by joining us for breakfast and helping to make the hoagies.
ASH WEDNESDAY There will be two Ash Wednesday services: One at Noon presided by Fr. Kyle Cuperwich and another at 7pm presided by Rev. Ann Holt.
LENT BOOK STUDY begins Tuesday, February 24th and run for five weeks, 6:30 p.m. in the St Thomas Parish Hall. We will be studying the book Faithful, Creative, Hopeful: Fifteen Theses for Christians in a Crisis-Shaped World by Jesse A. Zink.
PIEROGI MAKING Saturday, February 28th - Time TBD Our very own Diane Cuperwich has offered to teach us to make homemade pierogies. Class will last ~ 1.5 hours, Class size 10 people (additional classes can be added if there is interest), Cost $10 cash for supplies
You will have hands on experience on making the dough, filling, cooking and eating the pierogies. Recipes for the fillings will be provided. Each person should be able to take home a dozen pierogies. Pierogies will also be made to serve at the coffee hour for the Bishop on Sunday, March 1st. Please RSVP by Feb 21st to Donna Kapples to hold your spot, and provide any time constraints for Feb 28th.
NAMELESS RULESS CRAFTING WITH A PURPOSE Some parishioners learned how to weave a sleeping mat out of plastic bags. These mats have been made by an interfaith group who distribute them to the homeless in Trenton. It may take a long while as plastic bags are needed and we would like to ask your continued help. There is a container in the hall to collect plastic bags (newspaper and grocery store produce bags).
FAMILY PROMISE the “Quarter Tube” in the church hall. The quarters will be distributed to their unhoused clients for use at local laundromats.
THE BISHOP IS COMING! Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 1st. The Rt. Rev. Sally French, our 13th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, will be celebrating the Eucharist with us on this date and laying hands on candidates prepared to receive the sacramental rite of Confirmation. She will be visiting our church as well as our affiliated church, Calvary, on this date so stay tuned for our service time.