This Week at St. Thomas':

Eucharist and Healing Service, Wednesday 9:30 A.M.     

Evening Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday at 7 PM at the rectory                     

St. Thomas' is collecting new cosmetics for women transitioning from welfare to work during the month of February. Please place donations in the basket at the back of the church or call to arrange drop off.

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Fellowship Cafe: 

 First Community Brunch to be held

  Sat, Feb 25, 11 AM – 1 PM, Broman Hall

 All are welcome to be part of this new ministry:

Cook, Serve and/ or sit down at table for a meal

                                         with your Farmingdale Neighbors
                                                                              

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                St. THOMAS’ LIFE SKILLS FELLOWSHIP                 Building  A Caring Community

COME JOIN US  TO LEARN ABOUT CRITICAL TOPICS AND LOCAL RESOURCES

ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT ST. THOMAS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 

298 CONKLIN STREET, FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK 11735, 7:00—9:00 P.M. 

 

 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION—WHAT DO WE KNOW, WHERE CAN WE GO...
TUESDAY. MARCH 27, 2012 
Dale Kassan, ACSW, Nassau Coalition Against Domestic Violence will discuss myths and facts, resources and opportunities for women at-risk of or involved in incidence of domestic violence.  A Suffolk County agency representative will also be invited to present.

TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT DRUGS:  Prevention and Resources:

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 
A representative from the YES COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER will discuss signs, signals and related  services.

SENIOR SERVICES AND SUPPORTS                   (including information on Medicare Supplements and Advantage Plans)
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012
Presenters to be announced.

COMING THIS FALL…SMART TALK:  HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT  SUICIDE. 
Look for the announcement of this important workshop this fall.

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Cost: In lieu of a registration fee, we ask that you forward a free will offering to support local ministry (including the Fellowship Cafe) at St. Thomas’ Church.  However, for the Domestic Violence workshop, please bring a donation to support the women at the Coalitions’ Safe House. Items needed:  Cleaning supplies and gift cards to K-Mart, Target, Walmart (or other department stores) to support their move from the safe house to their own home and baby products—diapers, clothing, etc.

Pre-Registration is preferred and strongly recommended.  For further information, please contact St. Thomas’ Church at 516-752-9254 or the Rectory at 516-752-2750.  Please forward your registration by January 20, 2012 to:  St. Thomas’ Church, Att:  LIFE SKILLS FELLOWSHIP,  298 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735.You may also e mail registration to: stthomaschurch1@verizon.net

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Name:______________________________________________ Youth:  _____  Adult:_____

Phone Number:  _____________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address:  _____________________________________________________________

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH WORKSHOP(S) YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER FOR: 

 ___Workshop A     ___Workshop B     ___Workshop C    ___Workshop D

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December 18 was the 7th Anniversary of

Mother Christine’s ordination to the priesthood.

Mother Christine feels blessed to

serve at St. Thomas’!