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Sunday, May 17, 2026
The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day
Rogation Sunday
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FEATURED
Join the Rogation Sunday Tour & Activity After the 10:00 a.m. Service
Get a hands-on look at exciting projects around our grounds
Sunday, May 17
11:00 a.m.
Meet Outside Parish Hall
All are invited to join the Green Team for Rogation Sunday activities after the 10:00 a.m. service. We’ll meet in front of the Parish Hall and start with a brief tour where you’ll have the opportunity to see some of the recent projects around our grounds and learn about why this work is beneficial for us and the environment. Then we’ll do some spring maintenance and plantings in the Pollinator Garden and beds in front of the Parish Hall. We will have some extra hand tools available, but feel free to bring your own and wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
For Questions or to Join the Green Team: Please contact Leslie Steele.
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The Tour & Activity
A. North Cemetery | B. Shade Structure/Rain Barrels | C. Nascent Food Forest | D. New Preschool Garden | E. Stone Cemetery Benches | F. Pollinator Garden (We’ll do some spring maintenance and plantings in the Pollinator Garden and beds in front of the Parish Hall)
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FEATURED
The Shoemaker Speaker Series: “What Would Love Do?”
Guest Speaker John Frisch
Saturday, May 16
2:00 p.m.
Parish Hall
Our speaker will explore the transformative power of God experienced through the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step program and fellowship. He will also discuss principles you can apply in your lives outside of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Bio: John is an executive leadership coach and leadership development consultant who works with individuals, companies and organizations to help them grow as leaders and to achieve more of their potential—a passion he developed while he was Chairman and CEO of the mid-Atlantic law firm Miles & Stockbridge.
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FEATURED
Celebrate Decades of Commitment to our Young People
Honoring Paul Corbin and Greg VanGeison
Sunday, May 24
10:00 a.m. Service
Parish Hall
Join us as we celebrate our longtime Youth Confirmation teachers, Paul Corbin and Greg VanGeison! At our 10:00 a.m. service, we will give thanks for their decades of devoted service sharing their faith and wisdom while preparing our young people to confirm their faith.
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FEATURED
Honor a Veteran By Placing an American Flag in Our Cemetery
Sunday, May 24 & 25
Cemetery & Outside Parish Office
Honor the veteran close to you this Memorial Day by placing an American flag at his or her grave in St. Thomas’ cemetery.
To Participate: Pick up a flag after the service on Sunday, May 24 or outside the Parish Office on Monday, May 25 and place the flag on the grave. All flags will be collected after Memorial Day.
Help Us Add Veterans Names to Our Database: Do you know the names of any veterans that are buried in the St. Thomas’ cemetery? Please email Betsy Baetjer.
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FEATURED
Celebrating Our Graduates
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Parker Welbourn |
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St. Paul’s Episcopal
Preschool
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Elizabeth McAllister |
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Garrison Forest School
Middle School
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Michael Litz DeCosta |
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Gilman School
High School
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Ellie Heidmann |
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Garrison Forest School
High School
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Frances Heidmann |
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Garrison Forest School
High School
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Julia McAllister |
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Garrison Forest School
High School
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Kernan Brooks |
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University of Richmond
College
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Reed Curry |
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
College
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Anna McAllister |
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Washington & Lee University
College
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Catherine McAllister |
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Wake Forest University
College
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| FEATURED |
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Wear Red Next Week for Pentacost
Sunday, May 24
Parish Hall
You are invited (but certainly not required) to wear red next week to celebrate Pentacost.
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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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Join Us for the Consecration of the North Cemetery
Our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, will preside
Saturday, June 20
10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall & North Cemetery
Please join us for this deeply meaningful moment for our St. Thomas’ community. Our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent, will preside at the Consecration of St. Thomas’ North Cemetery, the African-American burial ground located just outside our churchyard wall. This historic service will include the reading of the names of those who rest in the North Cemetery, prayers, and music, followed by fellowship and light refreshments.
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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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For children ages 4-12. Children under 4 are welcome with an adult/guardian.
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 May 17
8:00 a.m. | Lay Reader: David Wilmerding ~ Lay Chalicist: Margaret Green ~ Usher: Larry Gribble
10:00 a.m. | Lay Readers: Barritt Peterson & Catherine Arthur ~ Lay Chalicists: John Lang & Suresh Koshy ~ Ushers: Cheree Davis & Ted Waters ~ Vestry Rep: Roslyn Corasaniti
5:00 p.m. | Lay Reader: Tuck Washburne
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For May 24
8:00 a.m. | Lay Reader: David Wilmerding ~ Lay Chalicist: Don Workman ~ Usher: Margaret Green
10:00 a.m. | Lay Readers: Blair Alban & Phyllis von Stade ~ Lay Chalicists: John Lang & Paul Corbin ~ Ushers: Jay Schmidt & Roy Smith ~ Vestry Rep: Jenepher Piper
5:00 p.m. | Lay Reader: Susan Suarez
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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, 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, 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 Eliska Jemison Patton, William Kenan Witherspoon, and Thomas B. Shettle, in whose memory the altar greens are given.
- Parish Ministries: In our Parish Ministry Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Green Team. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, please contact the Leslie Steele.
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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 Adult Bible Study this Spring |
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Studying the Books of Amos & Micah
Mondays through June 1
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Zoom
Discover the prophetic messages of Amos and Micah, ancient voices from the Old Testament. Amos, a shepherd from Judah, preached in Israel about social justice and divine judgment during Jeroboam II’s reign. Micah, from Moresheth, prophesied in Jerusalem, addressing idolatry and corruption in Judah and Israel. Both prophets, contemporaries of Isaiah, offered hope for restoration, emphasizing righteousness, mercy, and humility. Join us to explore their timeless themes of justice, judgment, and faith.
For the Zoom Link: Email Jane Farnan.
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| This Week in The Campaign for St. Thomas’ |
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Quick Stats
- Visits this past week: 5
- Pledges this past week: 3
- To date, 172 of the 237 identified St. Thomas’ families have now been assigned to volunteers who will share the exciting information about our campaign.
- As of this week, 50 families have been visited and/or scheduled, which is 21% of the families in the St. Thomas’ community.
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Testimonial from Eugenia Starghill
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Did you know that you are a part of something special because you are here at St Thomas? I know this to be true. I have witnessed this for 2 years. This ministry does not stay within our walls. We know the value of ministering to others who may not profess our beliefs as Episcopalians. We are a servant church. As a servant church many things are expected. We accept this responsibility as we continue to work at the Crisis Center, St Paul’s Place, Owls First, and providing housing for immigrants. What a blessing! I hope that God is pleased with all of our efforts. We will continue to do whatever is needed to spread the good news.
I have been a part of different congregations but none have given me the joy that I feel here. I am blessed to be in this welcoming place. I look forward to my weekly worship with so many ways to participate; 8:00 a.m. Early Service, 10:00 a.m. Worship with wonderful music, and the Last Chance Service at 5:00 p.m. I have attended all of them at various times. I am especially drawn to the Wednesday service that I call “Prayer and Healing Service” with Bible Study. We also have the Zoom Bible Study lead by Suresh and other faithful members who challenge us to open our minds to what God wants us to understand.
As I walk the rugged brick path (not the “yellow brick one”) that leads to the church, Fr. Tom, Amelia, and others are always there welcoming us. As I enter the church, the ushers make sure that I enter safely. I see the altar with beautiful flowers. Now I am ready for the service to begin. I have my complete bulletin to follow the service. (I am not complaining, but I don’t think the pews were designed for comfort. That is ok because I come to worship and that is what I do every Sunday.)
I always pick up my Weekly News & Notes to keep up with all that is happening.
For anyone looking for a church home, I highly recommend St. Thomas.
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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 contacting Mel Kalagian by email or phone at 702-325-4713 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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1-3 | We are super excited to announce a few new additions at St. Thomas’ Preschool and Kindergarten: our multi-slide playset, a new fenced & gated garden space AND new gutters to our outdoor classroom providing water to our new rain barrels! A special THANK YOU to MICHAEL PARKS, the “construction magician,” who has brought so much magic to our outdoor spaces! We appreciate you!
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