September 2010 Newsletter

St. Thomas Newsletter

September 2010

FROM THE PULPIT

WELCOME HOME !

Isn’t it good to get home from a long trip? A vacation? A business trip? Visiting family or friends?As Dorothy states at the end of the Wizard of Oz, “there's’ no place like home”. Sometimes you canfeel like you’re coming home even if you have never been there before! We hope that is whathappens when you visit

ST. THOMAS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

St. Thomas’ is a unique church in many ways……we have been a part of the Port Clinton community since 1895.…we have facilities that are varied in age but kept up regularly with pride.…we are Bible based with Scriptural Bible studies and preaching.…we are active in the community 365 days of the year.…we are a vital congregation with members of all ages.…we offer a variety of worship, activity and ministry programs.…we have spiritual lay and ordained leaders who care about you.In a world filled with suffering and frustration, we at St. Thomas’ believe there is hope. It is good hopebecause it is God’s hope. At St. Thomas’ you will be presented opportunities to……serve and help others…learn about your faith…grow spiritually…participate in the mission of Jesus…welcome others in Jesus’ name…worship and commune.

ST. THOMAS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH

is a healthy, vibrant, growing congregation. If you are a memberand have not been at worship lately, September is a good time to come home. If you are not nowinvolved in a church or looking for a new church home, then, we invite you come and worship again orfor the first time. And

WELCOME HOME.

FATHER MIKE

St. Thomas Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays

Sept. 4

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Margaret Gysan Sept. 22

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Dan RileySept. 13

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Elizabeth Hany Sept. 29

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Susan HanySept. 14

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Tom McRitchie

Anniversary

Sept. 9

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Bill & Julie Quayle Sept. 14

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Bill & Lee Anne Caswell

Ministry Schedules St. Thomas

Lector Eucharistic Minister Ushers/Greeters Acolyte Accompanist

Sept. 5

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Bill Quayle Bill Quayle Jeff & Joy Roth Julie QuayleSept. 12

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David Barnes David Barnes Ann & Bob Butcher Bonnie DanielsSept. 19

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Bob Butcher Mike Mabee Nancy Mabee Bonnie DanielsSept. 26

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Donna Becker Donna Becker Mike & Nancy Mabee Joan Hudak

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Dates to Remember

September 11

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Catawba Blood Mobile – Catawba Community Hall, 3307 N.W. Catawba Rd. –8:00 an to 1:00 pm For Appointment call 1-800-G(VE Life – Walk-Ins welcome after 10:00 amID Required.

September 15

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Vestry Meeting 5:05 pm

September 16

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ELMS Community - Meal 5:00 to 6:30 at St. Thomas - Spaghetti & Meat Balls withGarlic Bread.

September 22

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Life Line Screening – Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-324-1851. See thebulletin board in the Guild Hall for more details.