O Holy Spirit, Spirit of wisdom and divine love,
impart Your knowledge, understanding, and counsel to youth
that they may know the vocation wherein they can best serve God.
Give them courage and strength to follow God's holy will.
Guide their uncertain steps, strengthen their resolutions,
shield their chastity, fashion their minds, conquer their hearts,
and lead them to the vineyards where they will labor in God's holy service.
Amen.

LUMEN CHRISTI

 

Latin for “Light of Christ” The Lumen Christi Award is presented each year, by the diocese,
to a distinguished volunteer who has been outstanding in service to their parish. 
      This year's award winner for St. Thomas Parish is Mike Taylor. 
Mike serves as an usher for the 4 pm Mass, is head of the  
Condolence Committee, and is always willing to help in any capacity needed.  
Recipients devote their time and skills without pay and are an inspiration to others who serve.
      Thank you for your service!
 
CONGRATULATIONS!

 

ATTENTION!!!

 
      ST. VINCENT DE PAUL wants to make Christmas shopping easy and full of bargains just for you. 
We realize how this pandemic and hurricanes have affected everyone. 
      Good Shepherd will hold a one time Holiday Sale. 
Come shop with us on December 5th & 6th  in the East Foyer- Great bargains!
Almost everything with deep price reductions!
   Our thanks for your continued support through this difficult year.

11.26.2020 & 11.20.2020 St Thomas Weekly News

Brothers and Sisters in Christ!

It is with great joy that I extend a happy and blessed Thanksgiving to you and all the people of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic faith community. It has been some year!!! It is right and just that we give thanks to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit for watching over us this past year. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and keep safe. Thank you for your love, prayers, and support.

                                     Fr. Cuddy

  
The Lord Jesus is our Shepherd. At the end, at his coming, he will hand over the kingdom to his Father. He will “judge between one sheep and another, between rams and goats,” between those who have lived their lives for others, and those who have lived for themselves.
 
To Help
 
The St. Thomas Hurricane Laura Relief Mission, originally scheduled for this weekend (Nov 5-8th) has changed to December 3rd-6th. You can still volunteer to help! We need many hands, as we plan to repair THREE homes that weekend! To join the mission, the first weekend in December, please contact Juliane Wyatt at jwyattflute@gmail.com. Housing and meals will be provided for those volunteering. Many thanks to St. Vincent DePaul Society and all who have contributed to funding these relief efforts.
 
Society of St. Vincent de Paul along with St.Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church are having their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive  Please fill bags with non-perishable items.
We are in need of canned hams, chicken, tuna, pasta sauce, pasta, mac & cheese, peanut butter, jelly, sauce, cereal, crackers. Please drop off your last minute donations on Monday, November 22, 2020. Cash donations are also welcome. Thank you for your support to help us feed those less fortunate in our community. God Bless.
 
2^nd Collection
 
This weekend (21^st & 22^nd) our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In the United States, one in six people lives in poverty. With this collection, you support programs that address the causes of poverty and provide a sustainable future for those struggling across the country. In addition, 25% of the funds we collect will remain in our diocese to fund local anti-poverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support this collection and work on the margins. More information about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection.
 
 
Need Help?
 
For assistance with tarps, tree removal, storm cleanup, etc.
Please call the Volunteer Resource Center Harrison County at (228) 896-2213
 
Call (228) 265-7910 if you would like to volunteer or are with a volunteer group.
 
They are located at: 
Knight Nonprofit Center
1975 Seaway Rd, Gulfport, MS
 
They were on WLOX 10/30/2020.  This is the link for the video: https://www.wlox.com/video/2020/10/30/am-live-volunteer-resource-center
 
To Participate
 
Attention all Juniors and Seniors! There will be 5 SEARCH Retreat opportunities this year, all on a Saturday from 9:00 am until 10:00 pm. SEARCH is a peer guided and peer given retreat by a Diocesan youth and adult team. On a SEARCH retreat, there is sharing by the community members, songs, prayer, small group discussions, Adoration, Eucharist, Reconciliation, quiet time, and a great fellowship between you and your “new” friends. Space is limited so make sure to turn in your application/permission slip ASAP. Please contact Ashlie Moran for more information: youthministry@saintthomaslb.org
            2020
                        December 5^th              Sacred Heart, D’Iberville, 10446 Lemoyne Blvd
            2021
                        January 9^th                  St Mary, Gautier, 809 De La Pointe Dr
                        Jan 30^th                        St Thomas, Hattiesburg, 3117 W 4th St.
                        February 27^th              St Clare, Waveland, 236 S Beach Blvd
 
  

 
 ATTENTION!! ST. VINCENT DE PAUL wants to make Christmas shopping easy and full of bargains just for you.  We realize how this pandemic and hurricanes have effected everyone. 
Good Shepherd will hold a one-time Holiday Sale.  Come shop with us December 5th & 6th - great bargains - most everything with deep price reductions!  Our thanks for your continued support through this difficult year.
 
 
 
For Your Calendar
 
 December 7th             Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (HDO)
                                                (Vigil) 7pm
 
December 8th            Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (HDO)
                                                8:30 am (also live-streamed)
                                                12 pm (Noon)
                                                7 pm
 
December 24th          Nativity of the Lord (HDO)
                                                (Vigil) 4 pm
                                                12 am (Midnight)
 
December 25th          Nativity of the Lord (HDO)
                                                9 am (also live-streamed)
 
December 31st           Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God (HDO)
                                                (Vigil) 7 pm
 
January 1,2021          Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God (HDO)
                                                9 am (also live-streamed)
 
HDO-Holy Day of Obligation    

RETURNING TO NORMAL

Church Daily Mass, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 8:30 am, Fri 6:30 am
Confession, Sat, 3:15 to 3:45
Vigil Mass, Sat, 4 pm
Sun Mass, 7:30am, 9am, 11:30am & 5:30pm

Adoration 9 am-4 pm, Fri, (children’s nursery across from the main office).  Not held on Friday, Sept 4th

Baptism Class 9:30 am, Last Sat of every month,
Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868

Music Ministry Small Group Practices. See Parish Calendar

Good Shepherd Showcase
Personal shopping appointments
Contact Darlene Barry 228-452-6354
or
Nita Gross 228-918-0445

Knights of Columbus
Meetings 1st & 3rd Thurs every month, 7 pm
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus
Meetings 3rd Thurs every month, 7 pm

SVdP Society 9:30am-12:30pm, Mon & Thurs, OFFICE. Not open on Monday, Sept 7th
OPEN TO HELP!

Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP) During office hours,
9 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thurs, and Fri, 9 am-12 pm

UPCOMING MASS SCHEDULE
 

December 7th       Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (HDO) (Vigil) 7 pm
 
December 8th       Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (HDO)
                                 8:30 am
                                 12 pm (Noon)
                                 7 pm
 

December 24th     Nativity of the Lord (HDO)

                                 (Vigil) 4 pm
                                 12 am (Midnight)
 
December 25th     Nativity of the Lord (HDO)
                                  9 am
 
December 31st     Mary the Mother of God (HDO)
                                                (Vigil) 7pm
 
January 1,v2021    Mary the Mother of God (HDO)
                                                9vam (also live-streamed)
 

HDO-Holy Day of Obligation

Edge / Life Teen
Plans and Covid Protocol

In compliance with the Diocese requirement to publish our plans, these two pages outline the six plans that we have for Edge and Life Teen programs. We have also included information regarding COVID and the different protocols that we are going to implement throughout this year. Please take the time to review and read this information.
      We cannot wait to see everyone back and begin our year. We have all missed you so much! 
~ Ashlie Moran 

Edge / Life Teen Plans

Edge / Life Teen Covid Protocol