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:
Corey, Gene, Chris, Sue, Adam, Doug, Hunter, Judy, Karim, Markus, Palmer Family, Rachel, Patty, Alice Elizabeth, Antonia, Fred, The Herbert Family, Hildegard, John, Pat, Paula, Seana.
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, January 25th after the 10am service, 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. A sign up sheet for the potluck lunch is on the refrigerator. If you are on a committee, please have your report to Cindy by January 14th in order for it to be included in our Annual Report.
SOULFULLY GOOD YOGA AT ST. THOMAS’ CANCELED Friday, January 2nd come join us Friday, Jan 9th when we start back up again.
EPIPHANY PAGEANT – JANUARY 11TH Plan on staying a little bit after the 10am service in the church as we present our Epiphany pageant. But if you need to go, feel free to leave during or immediately after the postlude.
DE-GREENING THE CHURCH AFTER COFFEE HOUR JANUARY 11TH Sunday, January 11th after the Epiphany Pageant & Coffee Hour we will be de-greening! Many hands make light work!
NEEDERS Will be meeting January 17th in the Parish Hall 1:00-4:00 here at St. Thomas’. All types of needles are welcome: quilting, embroidery, knitting, crochet. Come join the group to work on a project, get inspired and enjoy some creative fellowship.
COMEDY NIGHT AT HOLLAND TOWNSHIP FIREHOUSE Buy your tickets now for Comedy Night at the Holland Township Firehouse (Whispering Pines Banquet Hall). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holland-township-volunteer-fire-co-comedy-night-tickets-1626863234729?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=
Your ticket includes appetizers and the comedy show. Beer, wine, and soda are available for purchase. There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets sold. Refunds are available up until 7 days before the event. The comedian list is Buda the Comedian, Randi Lupo, Steve Schawarz and hosted by VJ Preziosi. Check them out online to be sure they are to your liking! The money raised supports the Holland Township Volunteer Fire Company. Let Michelle Wagner know if you purchased your tickets and we will try to get a table with all our St. Thomas crew!
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.
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 Items can be placed in the white hamper at the front entrance near the coat closet:
· Supply Closet needs: Tissues, 13-gallon garbage bags, Q-tips, and over the counter medicine
· Hope Restored/Outreach and Engagement Team: Bottled water, hygiene items such as pads/tampons, toothpaste, floss, and mini lotion bottles.
· The Promise Center is in need of twin blankets, sheets, and household cleaning products (for this request, please email outreach@familypromisehc.org for more specific details on what is needed)
· Let’s not forget Quarters which can be placed in 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.