RETURNING TO NORMAL
 

MASS DAYS & TIMES
 
Saturday, Reconciliation, 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm
 
Saturday, Vigil Mass, 4 pm
 
Sunday, 9 am Mass, Attend in person or Livestream
 
Sunday,11:30 am Mass, Attend in person only
 
Tuesday, 11 am, Daily Mass, Attend in person or Livestream
 
Thursday, 11 am, Daily Mass, Attend in person or Livestream
 

ADORATION (in the church)

Friday, 9 am - 4 pm

Baptism Classes 9:30 am, Last Sat of every month,
                                 Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868
Choir  Small Group Practices
                         Wed, 6:30 pm-8 pm
                          Thurs, 5:30 pm-7 pm
                          Thurs, 7:30 pm-9 pm
Church Prayer Hours  Mon & Wed     9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
                     Tues & Thurs   1pm-3pm
Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP)  During office hours,
9 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thurs,  and Fri, 9 am-12 pm
 
 

Celebrate Together in our Church

Hello St. Thomas Family,St Thomas Tuesday 6/2/2020 11 am Mass

As we enter our third week of returning to public Masses, we are so grateful to everyone for their cooperation during this transition time.  It can be frustrating to wear the mask, sit in an unfamiliar pew, or attend a Mass that is not at the time you normally attend. However, everyone is rising to these challenges with grace and understanding. We have been averaging a little over 100 people at each of the three Masses with plenty of room to spare; we plan to eventually add back the 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Masses when attendance increases and the additional Masses are needed.

• GREAT NEWS! Several important events that were postponed have been rescheduled!  Please see the list of special events below.  Note that the Mass to bring in RCIA candidates is open to all, however, the other Masses are not, in order to maintain safe social distancing.
• Baccalaureate Mass for graduating high school seniors will be held on Sunday, June 7^th at 5:30 p.m.  It is reserved for high school seniors and their families only.
• First Communion will be held on Sunday, June 14^th at 5:30 pm.  Seating is limited to the First Communicant and four invited guests per child. 
• RCIA candidates will be received into the Church on Sunday, June 21^st at 5:30 p.m.  Anyone who wishes may attend this Mass; All are invited. Please make every effort to attend and welcome our newest members to our community of faith!
• Confirmation Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 30^th at 6:00 pm.  Bishop Kihneman will preside over the Confirmation Mass.  Limited to Confirmation candidates, sponsors, and two guests.  

IN-PERSON MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday           4 pm (Vigil); Reconciliation 3:15-3:45pm
Sunday              9 am Mass*
                            11:30 am Mass
Tuesday            11 am Mass*
Thursday          11 am Mass*
Friday                Adoration 9 am - 4 pm Adoration in Church; Benediction at 4 pm

* LIVE-STREAMED

GOOD SHEPHERD SHOWCASE - Due to Covid19 we are unable to open the showcase on the 1st Sunday of every month. If you need that special gift for First Communion, Confirmation, or any occasion, we are available to meet with you by appointment.  Please call:  Nita Gross 228-918-0445 or Darlene Barry 228-452-6354.

IN THANKSGIVING FOR OUR NEW CHURCH CAMERA - We are getting a new camera in the church thanks to eighteen very generous donors!!  The camera we have been using was installed in the church in 2011, so this will be a great improvement to the quality of our live-stream Masses. To all our donors, we truly appreciate your generosity!!! 

TECH TEAM HELP NEEDED - Are you handy with a computer?  We need your help.  Each Sunday Mass, we have several different technology components that have to be operated (slideshow for screens at Mass, streaming camera operations, Sound Board, etc.).  If you’re interested in helping on our tech team, please email Lauren Hymel at music@saintthomaslb.org.  Young and old welcome to apply!  

ADORATION - During the summer months, Adoration will continue on Fridays in the church from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.  If you are interested in committing an hour, please email Lisa Starita at LStarita1021@gmail.com or call (228) 669-3205.  If you cannot commit to a specific time each Friday, you can always just drop by for a visit at any time during Adoration.  

E-GIVING - Giving can be done online.  To do so, please click on the Online Giving link on our web page or see bulletin for other options.  https://www.saintthomaslb.org/charitable-giving 

CHURCH SAFETY & HEALTH

• Parishioners must wear a face mask at all times.  
• Practice social distancing by sitting in pews marked with blue tape. 
• When you line up for communion space yourself according to the blue tape on the floors; wear your mask in the communion line, receive in the hand and step to the side of the line to pull your mask down and consume.
• Overflow seating is available in the community center. 
• One entrance - enter at the north side ramp.  After Mass, feel free to use any exit.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 
The High School Graduating Class of 2020

Erin Brown, LBHS
 
Jack Buras, HHS
 
Mark Bush, LBHS
 
Logan Graham, LBHS
 
Raegan Hathcock, LBHS
 
Lainey Hillman, LBHS
 
Matthew Holland, LBHS
 
Deja Howard, PCHS
 
Carter Hudson, LBHS
 
Katie Huey, LBHS
 
Jordan Johnson, LBHS
 
Rachel Knight, LBHS
 
Andrew Kriner, LBHS
 
Nicole Lacoste, LBHS

Erin LaFontaine, LBHS
 
Meredith LaMasters, LBHS
 
Emma Levens, LBHS
 
Andrew McMillian, LBHS
 
Katelyn McNutt, LBHS
 
William Pennell, SSC
 
Alyssa Pepper, LBHS
 
Ben Rutledge, LBHS
 
Gracie Seal, LBHS
 
Chris Smith, SSC
 
Kevin Treminio, LBHS