Thank you to everyone who helped at our food drive Saturday!
Episcopal Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024
This Week at STOC:
Sun. 4/28 Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m., Rite 2 at 10 a.m.
Tues. 4/30 Prayer Circle 1 p.m.
Wed. 5/01 Holy Eucharist 8 a.m.
Contemplative Night Prayer 7 p.m.
ASL Interpreter available the 1st & 3rd Sundays
Super Cereal Sunday
May 5th
For 40 years, St. Thomas of Canterbury has partnered with the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry to end hunger in our community. Join us in this ministry by bringing a box of cold or hot cereal to church on Sunday, May 5. (Other non-perishable food, toiletries and feminine hygiene products welcome.)
Food Drive Thank You
A great big thank you from the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry to everyone who helped at last week’s food drive held at Smithtown Stop & Shop. Fantastic job! (Pat Westlake, Director of S.E.F.P)
First Wednesday Contemplative Night Prayer
Wednesday, May 1st at 7 p.m.
First Wednesday Contemplative Night Prayer (or compline) is a special monthly devotion and spiritual practice provided by St. Thomas of Canterbury. Using elements from various forms of the Nightly Office from different Christian communities of prayer, with the element of light and shadow, as well as music and silence, this monthly liturgy provides a peace filled haven for prayer, meditation and grace.
STOC’s Spring Fair
Saturday, May 11th
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All are Welcome to visit our Mother’s Day Spring Craft Fair. Lots of Vendors, music, food trucks. Hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact Margaret Martorano, 631-974-2832.
Pastor Jean Doughterty’s Installation
May 11th
All are invited to the Installation of The Reverend Jean Dougherty to the office of Pastor of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Smithtown.
BUNCO & Baskets!
Friday, May 31st
Doors open 6:30 p.m. for basket browsing, game play starts 7:30 p.m. $20 per person for 12 games of BUNCO, light refreshments and door prizes. CASH prizes to the winners! Basket raffle tickets are extra charge. This event sells out with a maximum of 72 players, so reserve your spot now! Text Nancy Esposito if interested: 631-804-3364. Bring family and friends and don’t forget to bring some quarters for an extra chance to win $$!
We need Raffle Baskets for BUNCO and Baskets! This is a big fundraiser for St. Thomas, so we appreciate your support. Not feeling creative but still want to help? Consider donating a store or restaurant gift card or make a monetary donation and we can use it toward making a basket. Any questions, see Nancy Esposito or Pat Reynolds. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Garden Volunteers Needed
To help keep our gardens beautiful and healthy, St. Thomas of Canterbury relies on a team of volunteers to help plant, weed, trim and do all other necessary tasks. Whether your thumb glows bright green or you are a total novice, our Garden Team needs your help. For more information, please speak to Nancy Darman after worship.
Parish Prayer List
Adrian, Alice, Arthur, Barbara, Bernice, Betty, Beverly, Clayton, Connie, Dan, Ethan, Gary, Herb & Margo, Incensia, Irma, Jack, Jim, Lawrence, Lena, Marge, Marilyn, Marissa, Pam, Paul, Peter, Steven, Tim, Virginia, Warren, Pastor Bob, Father David
Congratulations to Hannah Wallace and Francis Valoy on their April 27th marriage.
The Sanctuary Candle is given in Thanksgiving for our Acolytes, Lay Echaristic Ministers, Lectors and Ushers, from the Clergy of
St. Thomas of Canterbury.
This Week’s Birthday Wishes Go To:
Steven Kepler - April 30
Diane Stobodzan - May 1
Today’s Ministers of the Altar
Celebrant The Very Rev. John Jeffrey Purchal
Deacon The Rev. Judy Carrick
Organist Mr. Joseph Raffaele
ASL Interpreter Mr. Paul Smith
Acolyte 8 a.m. Deb Draddy 10 a.m. Diane Dunkhase
Readers 8 a.m. Scott Zimmermann 10 a.m. Sheila Yarosh
Usher 10 a.m. Jennifer Tong
Altar Guild Deb Jordan, Pat Reynolds
Counters Valerie Billi, Alex Todaro
Coffee Hr. Host Nancy Esposito
For more information about St. Thomas of Canterbury, updates, schedules and worship materials, check out our parish website: www.Stthomasofcanterbury.net.
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 28, 2024
This Week at STOC:
Sun. 4/28 Holy Eucharist Rite I at 8 a.m., Rite 2 at 10 a.m.
Tues. 4/30 Prayer Circle 1 p.m.
Wed. 5/01 Holy Eucharist 8 a.m.
Contemplative Night Prayer 7 p.m.
ASL Interpreter available the 1st & 3rd Sundays
Super Cereal Sunday
May 5th
For 40 years, St. Thomas of Canterbury has partnered with the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry to end hunger in our community. Join us in this ministry by bringing a box of cold or hot cereal to church on Sunday, May 5. (Other non-perishable food, toiletries and feminine hygiene products welcome.)
Food Drive Thank You
A great big thank you from the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry to everyone who helped at last week’s food drive held at Smithtown Stop & Shop. Fantastic job! (Pat Westlake, Director of S.E.F.P)
First Wednesday Contemplative Night Prayer
Wednesday, May 1st at 7 p.m.
First Wednesday Contemplative Night Prayer (or compline) is a special monthly devotion and spiritual practice provided by St. Thomas of Canterbury. Using elements from various forms of the Nightly Office from different Christian communities of prayer, with the element of light and shadow, as well as music and silence, this monthly liturgy provides a peace filled haven for prayer, meditation and grace.
STOC’s Spring Fair
Saturday, May 11th
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All are Welcome to visit our Mother’s Day Spring Craft Fair. Lots of Vendors, music, food trucks. Hope to see you there! Any questions, please contact Margaret Martorano, 631-974-2832.
Pastor Jean Doughterty’s Installation
May 11th
All are invited to the Installation of The Reverend Jean Dougherty to the office of Pastor of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Smithtown.
BUNCO & Baskets!
Friday, May 31st
Doors open 6:30 p.m. for basket browsing, game play starts 7:30 p.m. $20 per person for 12 games of BUNCO, light refreshments and door prizes. CASH prizes to the winners! Basket raffle tickets are extra charge. This event sells out with a maximum of 72 players, so reserve your spot now! Text Nancy Esposito if interested: 631-804-3364. Bring family and friends and don’t forget to bring some quarters for an extra chance to win $$!
We need Raffle Baskets for BUNCO and Baskets! This is a big fundraiser for St. Thomas, so we appreciate your support. Not feeling creative but still want to help? Consider donating a store or restaurant gift card or make a monetary donation and we can use it toward making a basket. Any questions, see Nancy Esposito or Pat Reynolds. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Garden Volunteers Needed
To help keep our gardens beautiful and healthy, St. Thomas of Canterbury relies on a team of volunteers to help plant, weed, trim and do all other necessary tasks. Whether your thumb glows bright green or you are a total novice, our Garden Team needs your help. For more information, please speak to Nancy Darman after worship.
Parish Prayer List
Adrian, Alice, Arthur, Barbara, Bernice, Betty, Beverly, Clayton, Connie, Dan, Ethan, Gary, Herb & Margo, Incensia, Irma, Jack, Jim, Lawrence, Lena, Marge, Marilyn, Marissa, Pam, Paul, Peter, Steven, Tim, Virginia, Warren, Pastor Bob, Father David
Congratulations to Hannah Wallace and Francis Valoy on their April 27th marriage.
The Sanctuary Candle is given in Thanksgiving for our Acolytes, Lay Echaristic Ministers, Lectors and Ushers, from the Clergy of
St. Thomas of Canterbury.
This Week’s Birthday Wishes Go To:
Steven Kepler - April 30
Diane Stobodzan - May 1
Today’s Ministers of the Altar
Celebrant The Very Rev. John Jeffrey Purchal
Deacon The Rev. Judy Carrick
Organist Mr. Joseph Raffaele
ASL Interpreter Mr. Paul Smith
Acolyte 8 a.m. Deb Draddy 10 a.m. Diane Dunkhase
Readers 8 a.m. Scott Zimmermann 10 a.m. Sheila Yarosh
Usher 10 a.m. Jennifer Tong
Altar Guild Deb Jordan, Pat Reynolds
Counters Valerie Billi, Alex Todaro
Coffee Hr. Host Nancy Esposito
For more information about St. Thomas of Canterbury, updates, schedules and worship materials, check out our parish website: www.Stthomasofcanterbury.net.