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Sunday, November 2, 2025
All Saints' Sunday
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FEATURED
Book Event This Week!
Hear how St. Thomas’ efforts through Habitat for Humanity made an impact
Saturday, November 8
2:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
Join author Mark Gornick as he discusses his book, Sharing the Crust: A Communion of Saints in a Baltimore Neighborhood—the neighborhood where many St. Thomas’ parishioners served with Habitat for Humanity.
▼ Scroll down for more details.
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| FEATURED |
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Don't Forget!
Clocks "fall back" this Sunday, November 2, marking the end of daylight saving time.
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Sundays |
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8:00 a.m.
Holy Communion, Rite I [C]
10:00 a.m.*
Holy Communion with Choir, Rite II [C]
Watch Online >
Read Bulletin >
5:00 p.m.
Last Chance Mass [OSB]
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Tuesdays |
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5:00 p.m.
Evening Prayer
[OSB]
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Wednesdays |
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12:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
[OSB]
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Thursdays |
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9:00 a.m.
Morning Prayer
[OSB]
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C: Church | OSB: Old School Building
*Click here to access the 10:00 a.m.
worship bulletin and the Weekly News & Notes
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Join Our Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Monday, November 24
7:00 p.m.
Church
For our first Interfaith Thanksgiving Service we are excited to welcome the following participating institutions: Chizuk Amuno Synagogue in Pikesville, Union Bethel A.M.E. Church in Randallstown, Reisterstown United Methodist Church, St. John’s Church Western Run, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Gyndon, and Awake Yoga Meditation Center in Baltimore.
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Each Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service is live-streamed and recorded. Watch live or catch up on past sermons.
Click here to access the 10:00 a.m. worship bulletin and the Weekly News & Notes.
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Each week, our Music Minister, Jonathan K. Waller, shares a lyric poem from Sunday’s music selections and his reflection on how it resonates with the week’s scripture readings.
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| Attend Children's Sunday School |
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| For children ages 4-12. Children under 4 are welcome with an adult/guardian. |
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Sundays
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Old School Building
Classroom
Parents/Guardians are asked to please escort their child/children to Sunday School. We will have registration forms to fill out.
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This Week’s Children's Activity Links
Click the buttons below to download the Sparkhouse Worship children's bulletins and activities each week for both readers and pre-readers!
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Young parishioners are invited to participate in the Acolyte Ministry at any 10:00 a.m. Sunday service (and we offer thanks to our youth who currently participate in this important ministry!). No experience required. You will be excellently trained! To Sign Up: Email John Lang or Jane Farnan.
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| Be an Altar or Flower Guild Member |
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Each team works together on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. to set up for Sunday services. Set-up takes about an hour. No experience necessary and training will be provided! To Sign Up: Email Kathy Capp for Altar Guild or Glen Cole for Flower Guild.
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- Those with long-term suffering: For the following people who are struggling with long-term illness, who are in pain, who are under stress, or who are lonely, join us in praying: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We especially pray for: Alex, Amber, Andi, Andy, Bert, Betsy, Blair, Bob W., Brandt, Caroline, Curtis, Dan R., David, Dixon, Elizabeth F., Ellen W., Emma, Eric, Frank, Henrietta, Jessica, Jim, Jim H., Jim W., JoAnna, June F., Karen A., Kathleen, Kennedy, Laura, Leo, Leroy, Mike P., Morgan A., Morgan B., Nadine, Nancy B., Nancy T., Nicholas, Rhonda, Robert, Sally R., Samuel, Sara, Steve, Su, Tai, and Taylor.
- Altar Flowers Memorials: We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled. We especially remember Frances Parker Matthai and Horatio Parker Matthai, in whose memory the altar flowers are given.
- Parish Ministries: In our Parish Ministry Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Stewardship Committee. If you would like to learn more about this ministry and are interested in becoming involved, please contact Amy Sussman.
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Forward Day by Day is a quarterly booklet of daily inspirational meditations reflecting on a specific Bible passage, chosen from the daily lectionary readings as listed in the Daily Office from the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer.
How to Read: Printed booklets are available for free on the table in the Narthex or in the OSB. A digital version is available by scanning the QR code or by clicking here.
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A Baltimore memoir with a St. Thomas’ Connection
Saturday, November 8
2:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
Join author Mark Gornick as he discusses his book, Sharing the Crust: A Communion of Saints in a Baltimore Neighborhood. In the book, Mark tells the story of an unbreakable love through the life and witness of Allan Tibbels and a communion of saints in the Sandtown neighborhood of Baltimore.
Sharing the Crust is about the power of small changes, “the little way,” and the hard work of peacemaking in a divided world. It is about the meaning of companionship in this life and the life to come, of who we are to one another. A refreshingly complex story of ministry, church life, and community development, Sharing the Crust is a witness to faith, hope, and love for our times.
Bio: Mark R. Gornik is an American theologian, missiologist, author, pastor, and director of City Seminary of New York. He has researched and written about urban ministry, community development, theological education, and the study of global Christianity, particularly African Christianity in New York City.
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St. Thomas’ Connection
Mark will be joined by residents of Sandtown, and St. Thomas’ parishioners will be invited to share their memories of working on Habitat for Humanity projects in the neighborhood.
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| Join us to study Paul’s letters to the Colossians and the Thessalonians |
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Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
These books offer important insights into faith, love and hope, and practical guidance into Christian living, helping us navigate life’s challenges. Join us for a heartfelt discussion and fellowship. Newcomers are most welcome!
To Sign Up:Email
Jane Farnan.
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| Calling all 8th-graders and up! |
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Begins Sunday, November 2
9:00 -9:50 a.m.
Parish Hall Library
Those who were baptized at an early age are invited to join in this sacramental rite which leads a candidate to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop—plus have a lot of fun along the way!
Additional dates:
- Sunday, November 30
from 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
- Sunday, December 14
from 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.
To Sign Up: Email the Rev. Amelia Bello.
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Our 2026 stewardship campaign is underway! Personalized stewardship packets have been mailed to you.
Throughout the campaign, look for weekly reflections from The Episcopal Network for Stewardship and “A Story of Stewardship” offered by some of our own St. Thomas’ parishioners.
Over the coming weeks, we hope you will be renewed and inspired to give your time, talent and treasure.
To Pledge: Click the button below or fill out the Pledge Card in your stewardship packet and return it by putting it in the offertory plate, by mail, or by dropping it off in the Parish office.
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| Inspiring Weekly Stories on the Impact of the Spiritual Life |
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An Interview By The Rev. Cn. Dina van Klaveren
“Nada te turbe”
By Noah Elijah Stone
Noah has always had a gift for making music. As a church musician and a street musician, he shares his gift generously with others. His gift has been honed through his study of violin and voice at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore. You can still find Noah in Baltimore, playing for the weekly contemplative eucharist at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, at a bilingual misa at Church of the Guardian Angel, or along the busy public areas of the Inner Harbor. Read more >
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By Larry Gribble
Truly a Church Family
I became a member at St. Thomas’ in the 80’s. My wife, Donna, was a member from birth. I have been to many churches—most denominations. I have always felt welcome at St. Thomas’. We left for a little while and when we came back it was like coming home. Our family went through a lot with my wife battling cancer. We could count on you!
After her passing, nothing changed. Everyone has been here for support. Truly a church family. This church family is always looking for people in need. They answer the call. As a Volunteer Firefighter, answering the call is a life-changing experience. Donations are one way to support the efforts. Volunteering is another. I learned that from my wife and our caring Rector.
Please consider your donation and maybe some time. Thank you for allowing me to share my story. God works in mysterious ways.
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Because of Your Stewardship
Past reflections about the different ministries at St. Thomas’ that benefit from the generosity of our stewardship are available to read.
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| Care Bag Donations Needed! |
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Help Provide Food and Life Essentials to Owings Mills Households in Need!
The Community Crisis Center has been addressing hunger and hardship in the Owings Mills area by providing our neighbors in need with supplemental food and essentials for over 40 years, rebuilding hope and self-reliance. They recently lost a major donor and face rising food costs and funding cuts—all while serving more and more families every month (they served 175 monthly in 2019 and now serve over 1,000 monthly).
How You Can Help the Most Right Now:
- Purchasing specific priority items listed to the below and dropping them off at the Parish Office. Our goal is 75+ for each item, each month.
- Giving financially to support food purchases (see why below). To Donate, click here and select “Outreach - Community Crisis Center” in the menu.
Questions? Please contact Margaret Green.
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| Your Financial Gift Doubles the Amount of Food You Can Give |
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When the Community Crisis Center spends a dollar through the American Food Bank, it can buy roughly twice as much food as that same dollar can buy at a local grocery store. St. Thomas’ asks you to consider donating financially so we can multiply our impact and feed more Owings Mills households in need. To Donate: Click here and select “Outreach - Community Crisis Center.”
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| Give a Thanksgiving Dinner to a Hungry Family in Owings Mills |
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Help us serve 150 families!
Empty Bags Pickup*:
Sunday, November 9
Filled Bags Due*:
Friday, November 21
*Please only use the red bag provided by St. Thomas’
Pick up a bag in the Narthex, Parish Hall, or Old School Building and help us support the Community Crisis Center in Reisterstown. If able, consider taking more than one, and know that CCC is counting on us to provide 150 bags.
For More Info or to Volunteer: Click here or the button below.
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| Send Care Packages to College Students |
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We are sending out care packages to our college students as they prepare for final exams. We will mail them a little bit of “home” from St. Thomas’!
To Send a Package: Send your student’s name and school address to Jane Farnan by November 14th.
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| Help Offer Financial Aid to St. Thomas’ Preschool and Kindergarten Families in Need |
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| The Liddell/Hogan Scholarship Fund |
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The Liddell/Hogan Scholarship Fund is a fund in honor of Lucy Liddell and Louis Hogan, and helps families of employees, parishioners, and those in financial need at St. Thomas’ Preschool and Kindergarten. To learn more about our magical preschool, please visit stthomaspreschool.info.
To Donate: Designate to this fund on Tithely, via check, or by contacting Jane Farnan.
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| Make Sandwiches for Residents of Southwest Baltimore |
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| The St. Thomas’ Country Cooks partnership with Paul’s Place |
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Every Other Wednesday
8:30 a.m.
Parish Hall
Join the St. Thomas’ Country Cooks making sandwiches for Paul’s Place—located in Pigtown, a historic neighborhood west of downtown Baltimore. Paul’s Place serves neighborhoods where an average of 39% of children live in poverty. Questions? Email Kathy Capp.
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We are looking for teams of three volunteers to host fellowship in the Parish Hall after the 10:00 a.m. Sunday services each week. Volunteers bring food (either homemade or store-bought) to share. To Sign Up: Email Jesse VanGeison.
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| Field Trip to The National Museum of African American History and Culture |
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Saturday, November 15
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Washington D.C.
Join St. Thomas’ parishioners on a trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.—a place where all Americans can learn about the richness and diversity of the African American experience, what it means to their lives, and how it helped us shape this nation.
The museum offers powerful and educational exhibits detailing the beginnings of slavery in America, the experiences of those captured from Africa, and the impact slavery had on America’s evolution. In addition, visitors can see artifacts like Harriet Tubman’s hymnal; Nat Turner’s bible; A plantation cabin from South Carolina; Guard tower from Angola Prison; Chuck Berry’s red Cadillac convertible; and works by prolific artists such as Charles Alston, Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, and Henry O. Tanner. For more information about the museum, visit nmaahc.si.edu.
We encourage you to visit the Sweet Home Café for lunch as it is conveniently located in the museum. The Café showcases the rich culture and history of the African American people with traditional, authentic offerings as well as present-day food traditions. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch as well. For more information about the café, visit nmaahc.si.edu/visit/sweet-home-cafe.
To Sign Up: Click here or the button below or contact Jane Farnan or (410) 363-1044.
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Need Transportation? RSVP By November 9th
Transportation will be provided, please let us know if you would like to take the bus or if you plan to drive there yourself. For those taking the bus, we will depart from St. Thomas’ at 8:00 a.m. Donations to cover the cost of the bus are appreciated. We are limited to fifty group tickets, so be sure to sign up before our spots are all filled.
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| Join us at the St. Thomas’ Craft Sale |
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Sunday, November 16
Following the 8:00 a.m.
and 10:00 a.m. Services
Parish Hall
The St. Thomas’ Craft Sale is a great place for you (or the crafter in your life) to set up a table and share. To Participate: Call Roz Corasaniti at (410) 812-5552 or email Jane Farnan.
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| A Fun Night Out at the Lanes |
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| New Date! |
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Saturday, December 6
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Bowlero Pikesville
Join us for food, arcade games, and, of course, plenty of bowling—with and without guard rails! To RSVP: To RSVP: Email the Rev. Amelia Bello.
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| Join The Thursday Morning Handicrafters Group |
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Thursdays
9:30 a.m.
Parish Hall
Join us for friendship, laughter, and sharing stories, as well as ideas for many different kinds of projects. Come join the fun!
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| Add/Update Your Current Contact Information to/for Our New Directory |
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The St. Thomas’ Parish Directory is in need of updating! We want to make sure your contact information is up-to-date.
Please email the following information to Jane Farnan in the Parish Office:
- Last Name(s), First Name(s)
- Children’s Name(s)
- Home Address, City, State, and Zip
- Home Phone Number
- Cell Phone Number(s)
- Email Address(es)
- Birthday month/year for each family member*
- A high-resolution family photo listing names left to right**
*For our parish records only. Not listed in the directory.
**Photos of parishioners make connections easier when looking through the Parish Directory.
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| Support the School By Buying Apparel & Accesories |
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Ends November 6
Sweatshirts, hats, t-shirts and more! Funds raised through the store support St. Thomas’ Preschool and Kindergarten directly.
To Shop: Click here or the button below.
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| Not too late to enroll for 2025-26! |
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To Schedule a Tour: Contact Nicole Norris, STPS Director.
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TOP 1-2: Planting up to 40 native trees/shrubs around the St. Thomas’ grounds this week in partnership with The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, who awarded St. Thomas’ a grant in the spring. As part of the grant, trees/shrubs will be watered for a year at no cost to the Church.
BOTTOM 3-4: St. Thomas’ parishioners volunteering at Habitat for Humanity in 1994. The impact of these efforts will be explored in our Book Event with Mark R. Gornik this Saturday, Nov. 8th. PICTURE 3: 7: Ginny Joyce (striped shirt), Dorrie Talbott (yellow shirt), Maude Jones (light blue shirt), Jim Talbott (blue shirt). PICTURE 4: Maud Jones, Jim Piper, Jenepher Piper.
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