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Thursday, August 18New Auxiliary members are always welcome. Please join us on the 3rd Thurs of every month in the Office Conference room. Contact Elizabeth (Liz) Ruth, 228-343-8487, ladiesauxkofc4898@saintthomaslb.orgRead More
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Sunday, August 21, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parish Breakfast - Sun, third Sunday of the month from 8-11amRead More -
Saturday, September 3
THE GOOD SHEPHERD SHOWCASE will be opened after all MassesRead More -
Wednesday, September 14, 11:30 AM
All adults are invited.Read More
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Addendum to St. Thomas FYI 08.12.2022
Addendum to this week's newsletter
MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS
God delights in us when we find joy in the gifts he gives. Do you have a gift of singing or playing an instrument? Please consider sharing your gift of music by serving in the St. Thomas Music Ministry. You are cordially invited to join us! Contact Lauren Hymel at music@saintthomaslb.org.
The music ministry is a loving, friendly group of people of varying musical ability, who love to make music for God and are dedicated to giving the best of themselves. We have an empty chair just waiting to be filled by you!
Benefits:
· Joy in making music
· Joy in serving God
· A great group of friends
NEW ANGELS AND SAINTS BELL CHOIR SEASON STARTING!!
St. Thomas Children’s Bell choir and
rehearsals will begin soon! All children 1st-6th grade are welcome to join! Bell choir teaches musicianship, faith through music, and is a great way for children to serve, praise God and learn the liturgy. Children will play bells at Masses throughout the year and will build friendships, too.
Children’s Choir is FREE! For more info, please contact Tyler at music2@saintthomaslb.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR - "Testify"
Our “TESTIFY” middle school choir learns a mix of traditional and contemporary music for Masses. In addition to singing, kids learn an instrument for liturgical worship. Practices for the middle school group are
generally on Monday evenings, but also are scheduled to best fit the kid’s schedules. This group sings at Mass every 4 - 8 weeks. For more info, please contact Tyler at music2@saintthomaslb.org.
SEEKING HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS FOR A NEW TEEN ADORATION ENSEMBLE!
ADORATION ENSEMBLE is a new singing group for youth in 9th grade and up. The group will prepare praise and worship music for adoration at LIFETEEN Life nights and special occasions. If your child was previously in children’s choir, or loves to sing or is currently in high school choir or plays guitar, bass, or keyboards, please encourage his/her participation. Contact Lauren at music@saintthomaslb.org or Tyler at music2@saintthomaslb.org
Middle School and High School teens are also invited to sing with our Liturgical choir
ensembles at either the 4 pm, 9 am or 11:30 am Masses. If your middle or high schooler is interested in singing at Masses with our adult singers, please contact Lauren at music@saintthomaslb.org or Tyler at music2@saintthomaslb.org
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St Thomas FYI 08.12
Peace be with you
By your grace,
O Lord,
make us stick to our resolutions,
act with courage,
remain constant in devotion,
extend forgiveness without measure,
love without ceasing,
and live ever in your friendship.
Enable us, with your help,
to put on Christ,
and to manifest him to others
and bear witness to him in the world. Amen.
(From The New St. Joseph’s People’s Prayer Book Catholic Book Publishing Company, 1993)
Altar Server Needed
We’re looking for more altar servers! Anyone in 4th grade or above may be an altar server. A date will be set for new altar server training, and will be in the bulletin, weekly parish email, and announcements at Mass. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you may email altarserver@saintthomaslb.org
You can register your children for Religious Education programs for the upcoming school year. Register at https://forms.gle/MCyeX4EBfimZxxA68 or Link to Form.
Returning families for SRE do not need to register again. Watch for an email with information about the upcoming year.
There is no registration fee for Edge (Middle School) or Lifeteen (High School).
For SRE (Grades PreK through 5th) There is a registration fee of $25 per child or $40 per family payable on the parish website at Fees. Special instructions: When asked for “Envelope Number” insert “9999”. In the final text box enter “SRE Registration.”
ACCOMPANY A NEW CATHOLIC ON HIS FAITH JOURNEY
The Diocese of Biloxi is redefining the way new Christians are brought into the Church. Bishop Kihneman writes that in the past we have used a classroom model for new Catholics, but “what is proving to be much more effective is the development of a faith formation plan for each person. . . . Prayer, worship, parish life and Sunday Mass become the real curriculum.”
As we move from the classroom model to the parish model for Christian Initiation, we need individuals who will accompany the candidates as personal guides who will be their companion on their journey. The job description of a Faith Formation Companion is a demanding one. You are charged with three important tasks: (1) Knowing the Candidate, (2) Assisting the Candidate, and (3) Witnessing the Conversion of the Candidate. Yes, some sacrifice is required. There is a commitment of time and energy on your part to fit into your already busy life. But, if we are going to call the candidates to pick up the cross and follow Christ, can we offer them anything less than the best effort we can provide?
If you are ready to be a Faith Formation Companion, attend one of two information and training sessions. Either Saturday, Aug 20th, at 10 am, or Monday, August 22nd, at 7 pm. Both sessions will be in the Religious Education Center.
For more information, contact Dave Gauthier (228) 596-8835 or Sue Hoffman (228) 313-0157, or email at rcia@saintthomaslb.org.
There are many reasons for someone to yearn for a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church.
The Search for Truth
The quest for truth solely through history, philosophy, or theology, often brings to light misconceptions about Catholic beliefs that have no basis in reality. However, a search that includes Scripture and Church teachings shows us Catholicism in a more truthful light. There is a strong biblical foundation to Catholic beliefs. For example, the Catholic belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist can be traced back to the earliest Christians and the Gospel of John (6:51-58). In fact, the teaching authority of the Church in an unbroken succession has continued for more than 2,000 years. The Eucharist and the historic continuity of the Church, among other truths may strengthen your desire to know more about the Catholic faith.
Someone you know is searching. The only thing lacking is an invitation from you to learn more. Take him or her by the hand to our “Come and See” event Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 9:30 am in the Religious Education Center.
For more information, contact Dave Gauthier at (228) 596-8835 or rcia@saintthomaslb.org
Church Cleaning! We could use your help.
We are looking for several parishioners who would be interested in cleaning St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Monday mornings. We meet around 6:15 a.m. and finish around 7:45. Our duties include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, picking up bits of paper or leftover bulletins in pews, organizing the missals and hymnals in the pew racks, and clean up the restrooms. We would be caring for Jesus’ home just as we do our own homes. It is a joyous gift to our Lord. If you are interested, please join us. If you have questions, please contact the parish office.
Come have breakfast with your St. Thomas family!
Today, August 21 the Knight of Columbus are serving breakfast from 8:00 am till 11:00 am, $8.00 a plate.
Rest in Peace with Our Lord
Emery Davis
Katherine Kalahar
Lou Anne Smith
CALENDAR SUMMARY!
Friday, August 12, at 6:00 PM and Saturday, August 13, 2022 starts at 8:30 am until noon – Men’s Retreat
Saturday, August 13 & Sunday 14, All Masses – Cross Catholic Outreach/Fr. Alan Bower
Monday, August 15,⋅12:00 - 5:00 pm – Blood Drive
Monday, August 15,⋅7:00 - 8:00 pm – Ultreya
Before Mass on Tuesday through Thursday at 8 am and on Friday at 6 am – Please join us to pray the Holy Rosary!
Sunday, August 21, 8:00 am – 11:00 am – KC Breakfast
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QUAD: "Has anyone asked you if you have a personal relationship with Jesus?"
Whether the answer to that question is yes or no, it’s very likely that you either want to grow in that relationship or want to know what it means. As we approach the season of Lent, consider becoming part of a proven, life-changing method of spiritual growth developed by Steubenville University, known as a Discipleship Quad.
A Quad is a small group of the same gender, who journey together as disciples through weekly gatherings of fellowship, ongoing conversion, learning together, praying together, and growing in faith together. This is a completely free, guided program.
St. Thomas will be preparing to launch the Steubenville Discipleship Quad program at the start of this coming Lent, so Quads need to be formed now, we urge everyone in our parish — all ages and walks of life — to enlist in this amazing, faith-building experience. Please click here to get more information or to register: QUAD
In this very busy and complicated world, a Discipleship Quad is a sure way to deepen your relationship with our Lord. We urge you not to miss this wonderful opportunity.
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The document is also available in Spanish and will soon be available in Vietnamese.
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AROUND THE PARISH…
Adoration 8:30 am - 12 pm, Fri, 2nd Floor Chapel
Baptism Class 9:30 am, Last Sat of every month, in
the SRE bldg. Contact Sue Hoffman at
228-864-5868 to reserve your spot.
Choir Small Group Practices. As per Choir Dir.
Church & Confession See the “Welcome” page.
Good Shepherd Showcase Open the 1st weekend of
the month. If you can’t wait, please call or email
Darlene for a personal shopping appt. at
404-630-6624 or dar.gbarry@gmail.com
Knights of Columbus
Meetings 1st & 3rd Thurs every month, 7 pm
(4th Degree follows after the 1st Thurs meeting)
KC Breakfast is on the 3rd Sunday of the month, 8 am - 11 am, CC
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus
Meetings 3rd Thurs every month, 7 pm
Lectio Divina Meets every Tuesday after Mass to reflect on the following Sunday’s reading.
Lunchkins - On Summer Break! Returning in Sep.
Men's Bible Study Every Thurs. 6 pm, SRE Bldg. in the
library.
Quilters’ Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tues of the
month, 9:30 am, Rm 222
SVdP Society The office is open to help.
Mon 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, &
Thurs 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP)
During office hours, Mon - Fri, 9 am - 4:30 pm
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Prayer Petitions
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.We would like to welcome you to become a part of the email prayer chain. Please send your name
and email address to prayer@saintthomaslb.org and you will receive notices of prayer intentions to include in your daily prayer routine.Prayer is powerful.
Please sign up to pray with us.
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In Memoriam
† Christopher Bruni
† Arden Johnson
† Pam O'Bryne
† Betty Young
† Helen Watts
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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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Please Pray For:
Hawes Amos
Chris Austin
Georgia Charlot
Joe Clarke
Fr. Tommy Conway
Catherine (Sissy) Cooper
Scott Cotter
Marlene Falk
Jonathan Farve
John French
Noah Gibbs
Laura Hale
Leo Hamel
Lisa Hamel
Teresa Harrison
Joe Helwick
Judy Hertz
Emily Hess
Jimmy Hillman
Jewell Shows Hoffman
Pat Holliday
Rene Illich
Molly Jimenez
Katherine Kalahar
Marcus Kaszubowski
Sara Lambson
David LaRosa, Sr
Eleanor Lee
Barbara Monson
Tam Nguyen
Fr. Pat O’Shaughnessy
Henry & Gae Odenwald
Carmel Anthony Patton
Susan Pennell
Leah Price
Josie Sandoz
Mary Ann Scarbrough
Kevin Schneider
Robert Shirley
Luanne Smith
Sharon Smith
Sr. Suellen Tennyson
Rupert Tindall
Jesse Truax
Richard Turpin
Angela Schepens Waltman
Steve Walton
Libby Wagner
Dee Dee Shivers Yeager…..and all others in our parish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual.
All of the requests for prayers remain on our list for four weeks. If notified, we will extend the time frame.
Names appearing on the Prayer list come from hospital visitation lists; also, from telephone calls made to the Parish Office. We are aware that there are many others in the parish and community who are suffering and, therefore, we ask those who are praying to include “and all in our parish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual”. We regret that space does not allow us to list the names of each and everyone in the bulletin each week.
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News
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will take place on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral. Couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 years of marriage or more in 2022 are welcome to attend. You can get a registration form at the back of the church or in the office. The deadline for registration is October 14, 2022.Read More
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The early Church adopted a practice called “divine reading” or, in Latin, lectio divina. It is a simple way of prayerfully reading the Bible and has five movements: Prepare, Read, Reflect, Respond, and Rest.Read More
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The Diocese of Biloxi is redefining the way new Christians are brought into the Church. Bishop Kihneman writes that in the past we have used a classroom model for new Catholics, but “what is proving to be much more effective is the development of a faith formation plan for each person. . . . Prayer, worship, parish life and Sunday Mass become the real curriculum.”Read More
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