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Sunday, March 15, 2026
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
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FEATURED
Lenten Walk & Supper
Deepen your experience of Lent. Join us for a Lenten walk, light supper, and fellowship.
Sunday, March 15
3:00 p.m.
Irvine Nature Center
11201 Garrison Forest Rd
Join us as we gather for a contemplative walk around one of the most beautiful nature preserves in the area and then reconvene at St. Thomas’ for a light Lenten supper. The afternoon will conclude with the 5:00 p.m. Last Chance Mass in the Old School Building. All ages welcome!
To Sign Up: Email Jane Farnan or call 410-363-1044.
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FEATURED
The Rev. Caroline R. Stewart will be preaching this Sunday, March 15
8:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m.
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FEATURED
Join Us In Our Remembrance of Mons. Oscar Romero
Saturday, March 21
10:00 a.m.
Cathedral of the Incarnation
The Latino Ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is hosting a Holy Eucharist in remembrance of Mons. Oscar Romero. The Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Salvador, Romero became a powerful prophetic voice for justice during El Salvador's violent civil conflict. Initially cautious and institutionally conservative, he was transformed by the 1977 murder of his friend, Jesuit priest Rutilio Grande, and began publicly denouncing government repression, poverty, and human-rights abuses. Romero was assasinated on March 24, 1980, while celebrating the Eucharist. The Episcopal Church commemorates him as a modern Christian martyr and witness to the gospel's call to justice, honoring his courage in defending the poor, his pastoral compassion and his commitment to nonviolence and human dignity across denominational boundaries.
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FEATURED
There will be no Sunday School on March 15
It will resume Sunday, March 22.
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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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Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29
8:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m.*
Church | *Old School Building
This service commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to begin the week leading up to his death and resurrection. Palms will be available at all services. The 10:00 a.m. service will include a palm procession and the youth presenting the gospel passion reading that tells the events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion. The palm procession begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Arrive early to pick up your palms. We will meet in front of St. Thomas’ Preschool.
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Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2
7:00 p.m.
Church
A service of Holy Communion with the Stripping of the Altar, providing a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the Last Supper.
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Good Friday & Simple Lunch
Friday, April 3
12:00 p.m.
Church
A service of quiet music and prayer, focused on Jesus crucifixion. Service will be followed by a simple lunch in the Parish Hall.
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Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 4
9:00 a.m.
Old School Building
A simple service that provides an opportunity to reflect on the time between Jesus’ death and resurrection.
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Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 5
8:00 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite II,
with Special Music.
9:00 a.m. | 11th Annual Easter Breakfast hosted by the St. Thomas’ Wardens past and present. All are invited!
10:00 a.m. | Holy Communion, Rite II,
with Special Music.
11:00 a.m. | Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and younger. Meet in the grassy circle in front of the church.
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Sunday Services Will Be Temporarily Held in the Parish Hall After Easter
Starting Sunday, April 12
Parish Hall
The historic organ renovation project that was announced during January’s Focus Group meetings will officially begin after Easter. Starting April 12, and for the duration of the project, Sunday services will be temporarily held in the Parish Hall. Though we don’t know the exact timeframe, we have been told to anticipate the project will last a few months. Questions? Email the Rev. Thomas Murphy.
For More Information About the Organ Restoration Project: Please see the Music Ministry message in the 2025 Parish Annual Report (page 11). Copies are available upon request in the Parish Office.
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Each Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service is live-streamed and recorded. Click here to 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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| Attend Children's Sunday School |
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PLEASE NOTE:
There will be no Sunday School on March 15.
It will resume Sunday, March 22.
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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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Lay Ministries are a great way to deepen your worship experience, connect with others, and practice our guiding principle of being “grounded in faith, growing in service.” To Sign Up: Email Jane Farnan or call 410-363-1044.
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For March 15
8:00 a.m. | Lay Reader: Lanny Springs ~ Lay Chalicist: Margaret Green ~ Usher: Kim Parks
10:00 a.m. | Lay Readers: Blair Alban & Betsy Baetjer ~ Lay Chalicists: John Lang & Suresh Koshy ~ Ushers: Larry Smart & Ray Zollinger ~ Vestry Rep: Jenepher Piper
5:00 p.m. | Lay Reader: Tuck Washburne
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For March 22
8:00 a.m. | Lay Reader: Ridge Trimble ~ Lay Chalicist: Don Workman ~ Usher: Margaret Green
10:00 a.m. | Lay Readers: Lea Ward & Andrea Myles-Hunkin ~ Lay Chalicists: John Lang & Susan Suarez ~ Ushers: Jim Risser & Roy Smith ~ Vestry Rep: Ned Welbourn
5:00 p.m. | Lay Reader: David Pugh
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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: Aaliyah, Al, Alex, Allanah, Amber, Andi, Andy, Barbara, Barbara L., Bert, Betsy, Blair, Bob W., Brandt, Caroline, Chips, Chris M., Curtis, Dan R., Daniel, Daniel M., David, Debra, Devon, Dixon, Donna, Elizabeth F., Ellen W., Emma, Eric, Esther, Frank, Henrietta, Jack, Jay, Jefferson, Jessica, Jim, Jim H., Jim M., Jim W., JoAnna, Joe, June F., Karen A., Karen D., Kathleen, Kennedy, Laura, Leo, Lidia, Marian, Marianne, Michael A., Mike P., Morgan A., Morgan B., Nancy B., Nancy T., Nicholas, Pam, Rhonda, Robert, Sally R., Samuel, Sara, Shirley, Stanley, Steve, Su, Sue, Tai, Taylor, and Vicki.
- Altar Flowers Memorials: We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled. We especially remember Evelyn K. (Lynn) Jarrett, Edwin B (Ned) Jarrett, Jr., Dr. & Mars. Edwin B. Jarrett, and Mr. & Mrs. Hiram C. Kipp, in whose memory the altar greens are given.
- Parish Ministries: In our Parish Ministry Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Confirmation Teachers. If you would like to learn more about this ministry and are interested in becoming involved, please contact the Rev. Amelia Bello.
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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 clicking here.
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| Experience a Quiet Day, Enriching Our Spirituality |
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How the Teachings of Richard Rohr and Brené Brown Support Our Faith Journey
Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
Join the Rev. Arianne Rice for a reflective and spacious day retreat exploring how the teachings of Richard Rohr and Brené Brown can deepen and enrich our faith.
Both Rohr and Brown invite us into a more wholehearted spirituality that honors growth, embraces vulnerability, and trusts that our lives are unfolding even when it feels as though they are unraveling. Rohr’s contemplative theology helps us see how the power of divine love invites us again and again to move toward spiritual maturity through the transitions, disappointments and difficulties of our experience. Brown’s research on courage, shame and belonging gives us practical ways to learn from our lives and examine the stories that shape how we see and interpret our experience.
Together, their work reminds us that vulnerability is not weakness, but where we find our wisdom within our faith journey. The imperfections, doubts, and struggles are not obstacles to spiritual life; they are the very places where God meets us.
This class will include teaching, guided personal reflection, and small group conversation. You’ll leave with language, practices, and insights you can continue to draw on in your own spiritual journey.
Whether you are navigating change, growing into the next season of your life, or longing to integrate your inner life with your outer commitments, this time together offers a grounded and hopeful path toward spiritual growth and formation.
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Bio
Arianne Rice is an Episcopal priest, facilitator, leadership coach, and host of the podcast Feeling Beings Who Think. She helps individuals and communities deepen their spiritual lives and lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity. For almost twenty years she served full-time in parish ministry, bringing experience in preaching, pastoral care, and organizational leadership. Arianne is certified to facilitate The Daring Way™ (Brené Brown’s research-based work on vulnerability and courage), is certified in emotional intelligence (EQ-i 2.0®), and holds an ACC credential with the International Coaching Federation. She works with clergy, vestries, and nonprofit leaders to cultivate resilience, trust, and wholehearted leadership. Learn more at ariannerice.com.
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| Join Our Adult Bible Study Sessions |
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Mondays
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
Stepping back from the Bible for our winter session and using it as perspective, we will be studying The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. We will ponder how different types of false gods and temptations work in our own lives, and we will discuss the importance of introspection, prayer, and faithfulness for our spiritual growth. Join us for heartfelt discussion and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome!
For Questions: Email Jane Farnan.
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| Upcoming Youth Confirmation Classes |
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Sunday, March 22
6:00 p.m. (following 5:00 p.m. service)
Parish Library
> Chapter 9 & Jeopardy
Sunday, April 10
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Family Bingo Night & Auction
Parish Hall
Sunday, April 19
9:00 a.m.
Parish Library
> Passage Recitals & Explanations. Parents and mentors welcome
Sunday, April 26
3:00 p.m.
Youth Confirmation Service
> Cathedral of the Incarnation
For Questions: Email the Rev. Amelia Bello.
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| Needed: Youth and Adult Volunteers for Paul’s Place Camp |
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Apply to be a Counselor, Helper, Activity Lead, or Photographer
Applications Due: Friday, March 20
Training Day: Sunday, June 28 | 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Camp Dates: July 6-10 | 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
St. Thomas’ Grounds
St. Thomas’ will be hosting the Paul’s Place Camp again this summer. We are looking for volunteers to share their time and talents: middle and high schoolers, as well as adults. Being a camp volunteer is a great way to earn community service hours—up to 40 hours! Rising high school juniors or seniors can apply for group counselors and activity counselors, and younger applicants can serve as assistants to the leaders. This is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, serve the community, and have fun.
To Apply: Click here or the button below.
Questions? Email Margaret Green or Candice Fisher.
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About the Camp
Paul’s Place is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life in Southwest Baltimore. This is a camp for children who would not ordinarily be given an opportunity to go camp. It’s our mission to give these children a week of fun and memorable moments. We can’t do this without your help!
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About the Volunteer Opportunities
Counselors: Leaders who can take control of a group of students and be with them all day. Helping them move from activity to activity, eating lunch with them, and coming up with fun activities during down time.
Helpers: People who can assist the leaders, help campers out, assist with projects, and lead by example.
Activity Leads: have something you really enjoy doing? Maybe you love board games, sewing, acting, sports, cooking, etc.? We are looking for someone to take charge of creating fun activities for our campers.
Photographer: love taking photos of campers and counselors having fun? Want to make a slideshow recapping our week? This job is for you! We want to document all the joy that happens at camp and that’s where you come in!
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| Submit an Easter Memorial for a Loved One |
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Easter is an appropriate time to remember loved ones through memorial donations for flowers on this great Festival of Jesus' Resurrection.
To Make an Easter Memorial Donation:
- Please donate online, in the plate, or by bringing a check to the Parish Office made payable to St. Thomas' Church.
- Email the following to Jane Farnan: Your name, your phone, and the names for whom the Easter flowers are given.
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| Thank You for Supporting Refugees Transitioning to Life in America |
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Gilead House II
There is a house on St. Thomas Lane that has been a feature of the St. Thomas Campus since 1860. Recently, it has been called the Sexton’s House (Brian) and the Assistant’s House (the Erdman Family). You may recall the 2020 news reports of the overthrow of the government in Afghanistan. This action created over 1 million refugees. A number of these refugees had provided direct help to our troops that had been in Afghanistan for 20 years.
Since September of 2022 the St. Thomas’ Outreach Committee has been providing support to some of these refugees in their transition to life in America. We are working with ERICA (Episcopal Refugee and Immigrant Center Alliance), an organization within our Diocese, and several area congregations. The people we helped in 2022, were living at the unused rectory of St. Marks on the Hill, just inside the beltway. They call it the Gilead House.
In December of 2024, the Vestry approved using the house on St. Thomas Lane as an interim residence for refugees. As it has not been occupied for the previous 6 years, it needed some renovations. The Vestry committed some funds and several parishioners made contributions. Work started in early 2025 and was completed in late June 2025. The renovations included addressing a run off issue with the landscaping, renovation of the kitchen, repainting both inside and out. We call it Gilead House II.
The first guests in this house have made it into a home and have begun a new life with us.
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| Help Provide Food and Life Essentials to Owings Mills Households in Need! |
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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. Note: CCC Priorities have changed to now include bar soap and shampoo. 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 Maryland 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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| 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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Offering envelopes still available!
Thank you to those who have already submitted your pledge! If you have not returned your completed pledge card to the Parish Office, please do so as soon as possible.
For Questions: Email Christopher Reynolds in the Parish Office.
For Planned Giving: Email Andy Brooks.
To Order Offering Envelopes: If you did not request envelopes and want to order some contact Christopher Reynolds in the Parish Office.
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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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| Help Make St. Thomas’ Services Available to Stream All Over the World |
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| Serve as an Online Worship Volunteer |
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We’re looking for a few more volunteers to help stream our 10:00 a.m. services each Sunday. No experience necessary—you will be trained!
To Volunteer: Contact Christopher Reynolds.
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| Join Us for the Wardens' Easter Breakfast |
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Honoring the late former warden Kitty Washburne
Sunday, April 5
10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall
All are invited to the 11th annual Easter Breakfast hosted by the St. Thomas’ Wardens past and present. Join us between the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services for a wonderful breakfast and fellowship.
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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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| Sign Your Child Up for Summer Fun! |
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Week 1: Backyard Bug Explorers | $275
June 1 - June 5
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Week 2: Nature’s Flyers | $275
June 8 - June 12
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Week 3: Water World | $220
June 15 - June 18*
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*No camp on Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
Week 4: Art/Atelier | $220
June 22 & June 24 - June 26**
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
**No camp on Tuesday, June 23 (Election Day Polling Place)
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How to Register
Contact Nicole Norris by email or phone at (410) 363-1874 and please provide the following information:
- Child’s Name
- Child’s DOB
- Parents Names
- Address
- Phone
- Email
- Week(s) Interested (1, 2, 3, and/or 4)
- Church “Pledging” Member
NOTE: Tuition payments will be due May 1, 2026 through Brightwheel or check made payable to “St. Thomas Preschool.” All cancellations must be made in writing to the Director prior to this date. Please note: Summer Fun tuition is non-refundable. All medical forms will be due by Friday, May 22 for newly enrolled children.
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| Now Enrolling for the 2026/27 School Year! |
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Come experience the “magic” of St. Thomas’ Preschool and Kindergarten
Learn about our nature and play-based programs. Join us for tours of the indoor classrooms and outdoor play spaces. Meet our amazing teachers. Explore our child-driven curriculum.
To Schedule a Tour: Visit stthomaspreschool.info, or contact Nicole Norris at (410) 363-1874.
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| Support Our Preschool by Playing Bingo |
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Friday, April 10
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Parish Hall
Join us for pizza, snacks, drinks, desserts, a 50/50 raffle, and so much more. All proceeds go to St. Thomas’ Preschool and Kindergarten.
To RSVP: Click here and then send $20 via Zelle to st-thomas-preschool, or make a check payable to St. Thomas’ Preschool.
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50/50 Raffle Tickets are $5 Each or 3 for $12
You don’t need to be present to win!
Here’s how to participate:
- Grab an envelope in the Parish Hall
- On the envelope, fill in your name, phone number, and number of tickets you’re purchasing
- Enclose your payment (if paying by check, please make payable to St. Thomas’ Church)
- Drop your envelope in the lockbox
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1-3 | Photo of Gilead House II, the house on St. Thomas Lane that is serving as an interim residence for refugees. The project is supported by St. Thomas’ Church through your stewardship and the Outreach Committee. For more photos and to learn more, see the Because of Your Stewardship section.
2-3 | Preparing binders for the spring session of Owls First, an after-school academic support Math Club that helps first graders at Owings Mills Elementary School (OMES). In the program, St. Thomas’ volunteers provide a student with the opportunity to work with a personal coach who can reinforce skills and introduce new concepts. Coaches improve the academic and the developmental lives of students.
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