St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Wednesdays at 12 Noon at the Pine Hills Branch of Albany Public Library This 6-week series of discussions (and tea!) will explore a different short story or poem each week. The writings variously involve the themes of patience, environment, commitment, life & death, childhood, and war. Discussion will be facilitated by Rev. Daniel Quinn, Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church. Mar. 8 - Leaf by Niggle by J.R.R. Tolkien Mar. 15 - The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono Mar. 22 - The Hound of Heaven by Francis Thompson Mar. 29 - Lepanto by G. K. Chesterton Apr. 5 The River by Flannery O'Connor Apr. 12 Parker's Back by Flannery O'Connor Readings are accessible online: Blessed SacramentAlbany.org If you can't view them online, please visit the 2nd floor reference desk of the Pine Hills Branch of the Library to view a print copy that can be read in-house.