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Sunday, July 5, 2026
The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
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FEATURED
Reserve Tickets by July 15 to Join St. Thomas’ in Birdland
Cheer on the O’s as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays
Ticket Reservation Deadline:
Wednesday, July 15
Game Day:
Sunday, August 23
1:35 p.m.
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
$30 per ticket
(FREE for parishioners 18 and younger!)
To Buy Tickets: Click here or the button below, or bring a check to the Parish Office. PLEASE NOTE: Tickets are now digital! When signing up please provide the email address where you would like us to send the digital tickets. We will send them the week before the game.
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Sundays |
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8:00 a.m.
Holy Communion, Rite I [Parish Hall]
10:00 a.m.
Holy Communion with Choir, Rite II [Parish Hall]
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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Sunday Morning Services Are Being Temporarily Held in the Parish Hall
The construction phase of the Organ Renovation Project is Underway
The historic organ renovation project that was announced during January’s Focus Group meetings has officially begun. As of 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.
For More Information: Click here to read the April 2nd letter from our Senior Warden, Sana Brooks.
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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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| Explore This Week’s Children's Activity Links |
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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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| This Summer: Kids Can Enjoy the Playground While Parents Enjoy the 10:00 a.m. Service |
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Summer Playground Time!
Sundays through August 30
9:50 - 11:00 a.m.
Playground
Kathy Capp will watch the Sunday School class during summer services and walk them back to the Parish Hall after the service is over. Ages 5-12 are welcome. Under 5 are welcome with an adult. If raining, the group will stay under the gazebo. Children should dress for play/dirt/occasionally paint.
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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 July 5
8:00 a.m. | Lay Reader: Margaret Green ~ Lay Chalicist: Margaret Green ~ Usher: Michelle Guinee
10:00 a.m. | Lay Readers: Jenepher Piper & Barritt Peterson ~ Lay Chalicists: John Lang & Paul Corbin ~ Ushers: Andy Brooks & Ray Zollinger ~ Vestry Rep: Blair Alban
5:00 p.m. | Lay Reader: Susan Suarez
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For July 12
8:00 a.m. | Lay Reader: Dulany Noble ~ Lay Chalicist: Don Workman ~ Usher: Larry Gribble
10:00 a.m. | Lay Readers: Phyllis von Stade & Betsy Baetjer ~ Lay Chalicists: John Lang & Sana Brooks ~ Ushers: Larry Smart & Ted Waters ~ Vestry Rep: Christopher Runice
5:00 p.m. | Lay Reader: Kathy 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, Alex, Allanah, Amber, Andi, Andy, Anita, Barbara, Barbara L., Bert, Betsy, Betty Jane, Blair, Bob W., Brandt, Caroline, Chips, Chris M., Curtis, Dan R., Daniel, Daniel M., David, Debra, Devon, Dixon, Donna, Elizabeth F., Emma, Eric, Esther, Frank, Henrietta, Jack, Jay, Jefferson, Jessica, Jim, Jim H., Jim M., Jim W., JoAnna, Judy, June F., Karen, Karen D., Kathleen, Kennedy, Laura, Leo, Lidia, Luke, Marian, Marianne, Michael A., Morgan A., Morgan B., Nancy B., Nancy T., Nicholas, Pam, Rhonda, Robert, Ruby, Sally R., Samuel, Shirley, Steve, Su, Sue, 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 Lozein Rhoades O’Hanlon, Philip O’Hanlon, Richard Lindell Sack, and Sara Jane Sack, in whose memory the altar flowers are given.
- Parish Ministries: In our Parish Ministry Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the counselors and campers of Paul’s Place camp. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, please contact Margaret Green.
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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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| Join our Parish Summer Reading Book Club! |
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Falling Upward: Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr
Participating is easy! Simply purchase the book online at your favorite retailer, read it between now and the end of August, then join us for some conversations about it in September.
In Falling Upward, Father Richard Rohr offers a new paradigm for understanding one of the most profound of life’s mysteries: how our failings can be the foundation for our ongoing spiritual growth. Drawing on the wisdom from time-honored myths, heroic poems, great thinkers, and sacred religious texts, the author explores the two halves of life to show that those who have fallen, failed, or “gone down” are the only ones who understand “up.” We grow spiritually more by doing it wrong than by doing it right.
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| This Week in The Campaign for St. Thomas’ |
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Quick Stats
As of June 28, 2026 (based on 245 active St. Thomas’ families):
- 100% of St. Thomas’ families have been assigned to volunteers
- 86% of St. Thomas’ families have been contacted
- 60% of Campaign visits have been scheduled
- 45% of St. Thomas’ families have pledged or made gifts, totaling $4,945,649 to date
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Testimonial from Cheree Davis
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St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church represents a place of purpose, connection, and spiritual growth in my life. In 2023, I was seeking a different church experience; one rooted not only in worship, but in meaningful service and authentic community. As a woman called to serve and fellowship with others, I have found in St. Thomas’ a welcoming space where faith is actively lived out through compassion, action, and a shared commitment to one another.
It is especially meaningful to serve alongside my daughter, Shyla, and to be part of a community that brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. This diversity deepens my understanding, strengthens my empathy, and reflects the fullness of the community that faith calls us to build.
At St. Thomas’, ushering has become one of the ways I live out my commitment to service, offering hospitality and care to others as they enter into worship.
I am deeply grateful for the St. Thomas community. It is truly a place where I can show up as my authentic self, feel fully accepted, and continue to grow in faith and purpose.
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Our goal is to contact 100% of the St. Thomas’ parish families and seek 100% participation.
Every gift regardless of size represents a commitment to the future of St. Thomas’. If you have been called, and/or visited and would like to join the others with a pledge, please contact the volunteer who called you. If you have not yet had a campaign conversation, we encourage you to call the church office to schedule one.
These informal 30-minute visits are enjoyable, comfortable, and informative, providing an opportunity to learn more about the campaign and how it will strengthen our parish for generations to come.
To Schedule Your Visit and Learn More: Please contact Andy Brooks or Bob Brennen.
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About the Campaign
For 284 years, St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church has been a place of worship, welcome, and service. This capital campaign is a shared commitment to preserve that legacy while preparing faithfully for the future.
Addressing these needs now protects our sacred spaces. This campaign also strengthens our commitment to outreach and the formation of future generations.
Grounded in faithful stewardship, this effort reflects three priorities:
- Caring for what we have
- Planning responsibly for what lies ahead
- Extending Christ’s love beyond our walls
Through this campaign, we Treasure our past, Embrace the present, and Transform the future of St. Thomas’.
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“I am excited about what is possible if we answer the call. All the projects listed here—repairing the organ and redesigning the choir loft, properly memorializing the North Cemetery, providing additional resources for Children’s Youth Ministry, Outreach, and more—all of it is worthy of our support. Each of these efforts will help us praise God and serve God’s people for many years to come.”
—The Rev. Thomas M. Murphy
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Capital Campaign Prayer
Loving God, for nearly three centuries you have blessed St. Thomas’ Church with abundant gifts: faithful and generous people; a tradition of wholehearted worship, hospitality, and service; and a campus rich in natural beauty and history. Mindful of our many blessings, we ask you to guide our capital campaign. Inspire us to follow in the steps of our spiritual ancestors and do our part to preserve the past and build the future. Trusting that you will bring to completion all good work begun in faith and hope, we offer this prayer in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Join the Campaign
We would love to share the exciting information about our campaign with you. If you have not been contacted yet by a member of our steering committee or one of our campaign volunteers, please consider contact Andy Brooks or Bob Brennen so we can get something on the calendar.
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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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| We’re Searching for a Children’s and Youth Ministries Coordinator |
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Are you (or do you know) someone who’d like to join the St. Thomas’ team to lead the planning and implementation of spiritual education, Christian fellowship events, and programs for children and youth grades K-12? Compensation is from $25/hour.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop, refine, and implement Sunday School curriculum and train and support volunteer teachers
- Collaborate with Confirmation teachers, ensuring they have access to comprehensive lesson plans
- Develop programs and plan events for parish youth
To Inquire: Email the Rev. Thomas Murphy.
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| Thursday Morning Fellowship |
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Thursdays
9:30 a.m.
Parish Hall
You are welcome to join for coffee, tea and conversation.
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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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1-2 | The baptism of Mary Mildred Schellhammer on June 28—our first (known) baptism in the Parish Hall!
3-6 | More moments from our Consecration of the North Cemetery in June.
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