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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4898 AND
LADIES AUX DECEASED MEMBERS
MEMORIAL MASSThe yearly Memorial Mass for our deceased members will be Thursday, Nov 15 at 7 pm in the church. There will be a small reception after in the community center. If you have lost someone that was a Knight or an Aux member, please attend
ECUMENICAL SERVICE TO BE HELDThe Long Beach Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be at Grace Lutheran Church on Sun, Nov 18 at 6 pm.
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MESSAGE FROM FR. CUDDY
When receiving Holy Communion, the communicant bows his or her head before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister. The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant. When Holy Communion is received under both kinds, the sign of reverence is also made before receiving the Precious Blood.
The above information was obtained from:
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Chapter IV
Different Forms of Celebrating Mass
Amended Third Latin Edition 2008
PRAYER FOR OUR PRIESTSGracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the Sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need
to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns as our
Eternal Priest.
AmenPRAYER FOR RECOVERY AFTER
DISASTERGod our Father, in the wake of disaster, visit our places
of desolation with your consolation.
Bring strength to the weary and courage to those
who feel overwhelmed.
We believe that you hold our concerns in
your Fatherly care, and that you entrust us to
one another as sisters and brothers.
Mobilize your people near and far to feed
the hungry, shelter the displaced and protect
those in deepest poverty.
As we rebuild what is ruined, may we recover
together as a stronger community.
We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen
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Weekly Calendar
Sun, Nov 11…. 10 am-11:30 am, Pre-K5thGr. (RCIC), SRE Bldg
Sun, Nov 11….10:30 am, Ensemble Rehearsal, Choir Rehearsal Rm
Sun, Nov 11….12:45 pm….Baptisms
Sun, Nov 11….4:15 pm, Testify Choir Rehearsal, Rehearsal Rm
Mon, Nov 12.…9:3 0am-12:15 pm, SVdP Society, SRE Bldg
Mon, Nov 12….RCIA,7 pm, Rm 222
Tues, Nov 13….9 am-1 pm, Quilters, Rm 222
Wed, Nov 14….9 am, Queen of Heaven, Cry Room
Wed, Nov 14….11:30 am, Lunchkins, CC
Wed, Nov 14….7-8:30 pm, Liturgical Choir Rehearsal,
Thurs, Nov 15...9-10:30 am, Prayer Group, Church
Thurs, Nov 15...9:30 am-12:15 pm, SVdP Society, SRE Bldg
Thurs, Nov 15…. 9-10:30 am, Centering Prayer & Scripture, Church
Thurs, Nov 15….7 pm, New Wine, Rm 222
Fri, Nov 16….8 am-4 pm, Adoration, Chapel
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RECURRING AROUND THE PARISH…
St. Vincent de Paul Society….9:30 am-12:15 pm, Monday & Thursday, open to help
St. Joseph’s Helping Hands….Workday is every first Saturday of the month; the meeting is every 4th Thurs, 6 pm
Adoration in the Chapel….8 am-4 pm, Friday
Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP) sales…After all Masses & during office hours, 9 am-4:30 pm weekdays
Knights of Columbus, Council #4898….7 pm, every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month (4th Degree mtg follows immediately after 1st meeting of the month)
Ladies Aux of the KofC #4898….7pm, every 3rd Thurs of the month
Lunchkins….11:30 am, Second Wednesday of the month, Community Center. Bring a covered dish and share the fellowship of fellow parishioners and the community.
Baptism Classes….9:30 am, Last Saturday of every month, Rm 222; contact person is Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868
Testify (formerly Cantor) Choir….4:15 pm, Sunday evenings, Choir Rehearsal Room
Liturgical Choir Rehearsal Times….Wed,7 pm, Choir Rehearsal Room as well as 8 am Sun. All interested singers and skilled instrumentalists welcome. -
PETITIONS OF PRAYER
Anita Sipler, Ashley Linder, Barbara McGoey, Blakeley Quinn Hammons, Bradli Burney, Brenda Boney, Carol Armbrester, Delores McQueen, Dominic Xuan (Wan) Pham, Georgianna Barnett, Irma Ladner, Jackie Hansen, Jean Ouellette, Jimmy DiLorenzo, Faith Tejera, Frances Sheet, Henry Schepens, Joe Michael Bishop, John French, Marcus Dedeaux, Nancy Vogt, W. McDonald, Sharon Sarris, Suzanne Slade, Wyatt Matheny, and all others in our parish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual.
Anyone needing to add someone to the electronic prayer group e-mail, send the information electronically to: prayer@saintthomaslb.org or call the parish office at 863-1610.HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS
When you are admitted to the hospital please be sure that you are listed as a Catholic and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. If possible please have someone call the Parish office 863-1610 to let us know you have been admitted.
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SACRAMENTS RECEIVED IN OCTOBER:
Marriage: Patrick DiLorenzo & April Stover
Baptism: Harper Claire Ladner
MEMORIAL SERVICE There will be a Memorial Service for
EDGAR “PAT” PATTERSON on Sat, Nov 10 at 7pm
with visitation from 6-7 pm
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Calendar
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Wednesday, November 14, 11:30 AM
All adults are invited.Read More -
Saturday, November 17, 8:30 AMWe do welcome all donations, this is the only way we can buy materials.Read More
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Sunday, November 18, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parish Breakfast - Sun, third Sunday of the month from 8-11amRead More -
Saturday, December 1
THE GOOD SHEPHERD SHOWCASE will be opened after all MassesRead More -
Sunday, December 2
Collection of food for the Long Beach Food PantryRead More -
Wednesday, December 12, 11:30 AM
All adults are invited.Read More
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Saturday, December 15, 8:30 AMWe do welcome all donations, this is the only way we can buy materials.Read More
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Sunday, December 16, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parish Breakfast - Sun, third Sunday of the month from 8-11amRead More
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Saturday, January 5
THE GOOD SHEPHERD SHOWCASE will be opened after all MassesRead More
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Sunday, January 6
Collection of food for the Long Beach Food PantryRead More
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