Saint Thomas Church

Passing on the Torch, Sermon from July 4, 2021 It is eleven years since Independence Day fell on a Sunday. In this sermon, Canon Carl Turner reflects on the Olympic Torch, the Statue of Liberty, and the Founding Fathers' set of beliefs and, with the help of a 'special visitor,' we learn how much of this is still a 'work in progress.'

Independence Day Festal Eucharist Organ Mass

Music from the Gents: Charles Perry Sprawls (Song 5 of 5). The Call, by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is a solo movement from his cantata Five Mystical Songs, a setting of George Herbert poems for chorus and baritone soloist. The work was premiered in 1911 at the Three Choirs Festival, with the composer conducting. While the premiere performance was with orchestra, Vaughan Williams offered several choices for accompaniment, including piano solo, string quintet, and wind ensemble. I...n this performance, we can enjoy the orchestral hues of the wonder Miller-Scott organ. https://youtu.be/Fh5g6-cJBiU

The Feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Solemn Eucharist sung by the Gentlemen of the Choir

Please watch this video to learn more about our safety practices for in-person worship. Do consider joining us this Sunday, October 25th, at 9am for an in-person Said Eucharist (Rite II) at the High Altar. Please note: A webcast of the Solemn Eucharist will still be available beginning at 8am this Sunday.

A Message From Father Moretz I’ll teach you a simple trick to make my face light up these days. Ask me about one of the Inklings, or about anything that they have written or produced. This informal literary discussion group in the orbit of the University of Oxford were in creative fellowship with one another through the 1930’s and 40’s, and this loose tribe included a variety of persons, but most notably C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams (one mus...Continue reading

Join us at 3pm for a free digital presentation of Beethoven's Early Gems and the Waldstein performed by Adam Golka. https://www.saintthomaschurch.org//the-complete-beethoven/

In limestone districts streams often sink and disappear, but at a distance of some miles re-emerge into light, with increased volume. -Sabine Baring-Gould, The Church Revival I won’t say that these written meditations cost nothing, but it is far less costly to work my thoughts into goodness than my heart. I can write several reflections sooner than I can reflect enough to effect a lasting change in those God-abiding chambers. Upon reflection, it is life itself, and the events...Continue reading

In case you missed it, an ensemble of the Gentlemen of the Choir joined us yesterday for the Feast of Saint Luke. Experience the celebration, including a mass and an anthem by Antonio Lotti as well as an anthem by Josquin Desprez. https://www.saintthomaschurch.org//fall-winter-2020-solem/

Links to this weeks offerings (10/19 - 10/25) for prayer, worship, and community can be found here: https://www.saintthomaschurch.org/events/ We hope to worship with you often and soon.... Monday - Saturday 10am-2pm: Open for Private Prayer 12pm: Shrine Prayers and Mass (in-person and online) Thursday 6:30pm: Evening and Prayer Meditation via Zoom Please email [email protected] for the link. Saturday 11-11:45am: Confessions and Healing Ministry Sunday Video Webcast available at 8:00am for the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost 9am: In-person said Eucharist (Rite II) Pre-registration for in-person services is strongly encouraged and very simple. Please pre-register using this short form: https://saintthomaschurch.wufoo.com/forms/z18vec9w01xqz18/

Please join us on-line tomorrow as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Luke. https://www.saintthomaschurch.org//fall-winter-2020-solem/ This mass is offered especially for all engaged in the medical profession and all front line workers.... This service was prerecorded at the High Altar. The Reverend Matthew Moretz is the Celebrant and the Reverend Canon Carl Turner is Preacher. The Organist is Dr. Jeremy Filsell, Organist and Director of Music, who plays selections by J.S. Bach. We are pleased to welcome back an ensemble of the Gentlemen of the Choir, who sing a mass and an anthem by Antonio Lotti as well as an anthem by Josquin Desprez. We also have a selection from the choristers in Connecticut.

Please join us for the second online concert of the Fall Season!

Dear Friends, we are so excited to share this special news with you about the future of Saint Thomas Choir School. https://www.saintthomaschurch.org///09/new-head-of-school/

Links to this weeks offerings (10/12 - 10/18) for prayer, worship, and community can be found here: https://www.saintthomaschurch.org/events/ We hope to worship with you often and soon.... Monday - Saturday 10am-2pm: Open for Private Prayer 12pm: Shrine Prayers and Mass (in-person and online) Thursday 6:30pm: Evening and Prayer Meditation via Zoom Please email [email protected] for the link. Saturday 11-11:45am: Confessions and Healing Ministry Sunday Video Webcast available at 8:00am for the Feast of Saint Luke 9am: In-person said Eucharist (Rite II) Please note: Pre-registration for in-person services is strongly encouraged and very simple. Please pre-register using this short form: https://saintthomaschurch.wufoo.com/forms/z18vec9w01xqz18/

Dear friends, Below please find this week's offerings (10/5 - 10/11) for prayer, worship, and community. We hope to worship with you often and soon. Links to the online services may be found using the calendar: ... https://www.saintthomaschurch.org/events/ Monday - Saturday 12pm: Shrine Prayers and Mass (in-person and online) Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10am-2pm: Open for Private Prayer Thursday 6:30pm: Evening and Prayer Meditation via Zoom Please email [email protected] for the link. Saturday 11-11:45am: Confessions and Healing Ministry Sunday Video Webcast available at 8:00am for the Solemn Eucharist for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 9am: In-person said Eucharist (Rite II) for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Please note: Pre-registration for in-person services is strongly encouraged and very simple. Please pre-register using this short form: https://saintthomaschurch.wufoo.com/forms/z18vec9w01xqz18/

The Treble Choristers of the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys perform "A Prayer" by Richard Lloyd. Recorded at Incarnation Center in Ivoryton, CT, September 2020.

Guest Artist Joy-Leilani Garbutt speaks to the qualities that make the Miller-Scott Chancel Organ so special and "a unique gift to the musical community and organists." Ms. Garbutt's program of female French composers kicks off our 2020 digital season today at 3pm. Visit the new Concerts at Saint Thomas landing page to learn more. saintthomaschurch.org/concerts

Join us tomorrow at 3pm for our first online concert of the season: Joy-Leilani Garbutt presents a program of female French composers on the Miller-Scott Chancel Organ. www.saintthomaschurch.org/concerts