THE PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONTH

The Photograph of the Month, courtesy of Bruce Higgins shows the addition of cement block walls being added. Many thanks to all for your contributions to the photo documentation of the building process. Stay tuned and keep your digital photos coming.

Our new church building is being constructed on our property located just off Temecula Parkway—29132 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula (From the church, travel south on Jefferson Avenue which becomes Old Town Front Street which becomes Temecula Parkway; continue on Temecula Parkway/79 South past Pechanga Parkway to Avenida de Missiones; turn right; the property is on the right).

DON'T FORGET -  ST. THOMAS MEMBERS GET A 10% DISCOUNT AT THE PRESCHOOL!

CELEBRATING THE HOLY EUCHARIST FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

Once again, this year there are two opportunities to participate in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in commemoration of Thanksgiving Day. First, on the eve of Thanksgiving Day, Wednesday, November 26, we will commemorate the feast of Thanksgiving Day at 5:30 pm. Then, on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, the Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at ten o’clock. If you will be in the area, please make every effort to attend one of these services. If Thanksgiving Day will be too busy for you, come to the service on Wednesday evening. If Wednesday evening does not fit into your schedule, I hope that the service on Thanksgiving morning will be possible. Also, if you have family or friends visiting with you at the time, please invite them to attend, too.

CHURCH HIKING/BIKING/TRAVEL EXPEDITIONS  

This month marks our last scheduled 4^th Saturday of the month outing. Many thanks to those who participated in our previous events. If you would like to arrange an outing, please contact Patty Macias, Bishop’s Committee Liaison to Fellowship. On November 22, we are headed for Lake Skinner. If you plan to meet us at Lake Skinner on your own, please contact the Church Office to let us know so we’ll be looking out for you. Also, we’ll have a picnic lunch. Bring the necessary ‘stuff’ for you to enjoy the event: sturdy sneakers or hiking boots/shoes, a picnic lunch, bottled water, and trail snacks.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: Each month there is a different book scheduled for discussion. The list of books appears below. After reviewing the list, choose those books that appeal to your interests, read them prior to the dates of discussion, and come prepared to offer your reflections. (If you don’t have a copy of a book that you wish to read and discuss, please consider purchasing a copy from Amazon.com through our website.) N.B., A couple of the original selections have been changed – see below.

                November -  The Sacred Journey, by Frederick Bucchner

                December -  Can You Drink the Cup?, by Henri J.M. Nouwen

ALTAR FLOWERS AND SANCTUARY CANDLES
The Altar Flowers and the Sanctuary Candle in our church provide beautiful ways in which we honor our Lord and remember special people or occasions.  Your donations make this possible.  Envelopes for Altar Flower donations ($25.00) and Sanctuary Candle donations ($5.00) are available in the Narthex along with the sign-up sheets.  For your convenience, you can place the envelope with your check in the offering plate or mail it to the church office.

NAME TAGS

Thank you for your continued use of your name tags at church.  It has helped Fr. Robert to get to know your names and it enables visitors to feel more welcome at Saint Thomas.  Please continue to wear your name tag and if you don't have one, please call the church office so one can me made for you.

HOLY COMMUNION BROUGHT TO YOUR HOME

One of our Eucharistic Visitors, trained to bring communion on Sundays to parishioners who are unable to get to church due to illness or injury, would be happy to bring Holy Communion to you.  If you would like to receive Holy Communion from one of our Eucharistic Visitors, please call the church office at (951) 676-0515.

HOLY BAPTISM

The next regularly scheduled time for Baptism is Sunday, November 2, 2008.  If there is someone in your family who is to be baptized, please contact Father Robert to arrange for instruction.  This will also be a time for all of us to reaffirm our own baptismal vows.

THRIFT SHOP NEWS

The Thrift Shop is located at 39825 Alta Murrieta Dr., B3, Murrieta, CA.  The hours of operation are 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily. Donations are accepted at the back door from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm.  On Thursday mornings at 9:30 am, a morning prayer service is offered.  Please support our Thrift Shop by volunteering, shopping and donating!  (951) 600-0043.

OFFICE HOURS
The church office, located at 27715 Jefferson Avenue, Ste. 112, will be open Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm and Fri 9am - 1pm. 

SUNDAY SCHOOL
A Sunday school class for ages 8-14 is offered during the 9:30 and 11:00 am services every Sunday.  The classes will commence at the beginning of the service and conclude before the Eucharist.