Pilgrimage: Story of Salvation in Stained Glass Dec. 7

                One of the most interesting architectural features of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church is its collection of colorful stained glass windows, which illustrate the story of salvation. On Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., clergy and staff will host a “pilgrimage” through the church, with scriptural meditations on each prismatic work of art.

                Although there is no cost to attend the pilgrimage, participants must register in advance by December 3 on the church’s website: saintthomaslb.org. The mini-retreat, similar in format to stations of the cross prayer service, will be divided into three segments. A light lunch will be provided for those registered.

                Four magnificent round windows that were salvaged from the remains of the church building destroyed by hurricane Katrina adorn the upper four peaks of the cruciform church. These windows depict the birth, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, as well as Pentecost. Thirty-six smaller rectangular windows, which line the transepts, narthex and sacristy portions of the church, were donated by individuals and families post-Katrina. These smaller windows depict creation through the ministry of Pope John Paul II.

              All are invited and welcome to attend. For more information, or to register online click here or by phone, call 228-596-8835.  

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

             It is with great joy that I thank you for your love, prayers and support.  It is a great joy to serve you in good times and an honor to serve you in difficult times, sickness and death.  There are many ministries that serve our parish and allow me to concentrate my efforts on service to you: St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Joseph’s Helping Hands, The Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, Office Staff, Maintenance (grounds and facilities), Bookkeeping, Electronic Data entry/Support, Records Clerk, Community Center Management, and many others without titles.
It is a blessing to have so many who make our Liturgy come alive: those who set up for daily and weekend Masses, all the choirs and Music Ministry, Altar Servers, Lectors, Commentators and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist.  Service to the Lord in both the Liturgy and the people of the parish include Prayer Chain, Linens, and Candles, Church clean up, Adoration, Condolence Committee, Lay Minister Scheduling, Rosary Leaders, Homebound and Hospital Visitation.
I am grateful for those who teach and minister to our young and those who are not yet Catholic: Baptism, SRE, Edge, Lifeteen, RCIC, RCIT, RCIA, Confirmation, Catholics Returning Home, Prison Ministry, Evangelization, and many of you who serve from the heart without title.
I give thanks to God each and every day for the blessing and gift you have been to me.  Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your families.  If you happen to be traveling by land, air, or sea take care and return to us in safety.

God bless each and every one of you and God bless America.
Fr. Cuddy
 
 

PRAY WITH US

 
     St. Thomas has a very active prayer chain coordinated by Martha Johnson.  If you have a prayer intention, you may send an email to prayer@saintthomaslb.org.  Everyone on the email prayer chain will receive your request and join you in prayer for your intention. 
     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.
 
 

SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT RESOURCES

 Do you want to expand your spiritual journey/ prayer life or read the Bible more often? Would you like to learn more about the saints or the Catholic Church?  If so, it is easier than ever with smartphones, computers, or tablets.  Tailor your search to fit your specific needs or preferences.  If you do not already have favorite resources we encourage you to explore and add the ones listed below to your favorites!
 The Word Among Us 
This website has much information, including daily meditations and a monthly magazine (with daily readings, meditations, and articles).   This is available through the website or app, or small hard copy publication (reasonably priced for a year).
https://wau.org/
https://wau.org/meditations/
https://wau.org/subscribe/mass_edition/
 
Gus Lloyd - Catholic radio talk show host of “Seize The Day” (Sirius Radio 129)
Daily readings and a short reflection
https://guslloyd.com/blogs/gus-lloyds-reflections
(access these directly from his webpage or sign up at bottom of the above webpage to receive it daily by email)
 
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) (Sirius Radio Channel 130)
https://www.ewtn.com
 
 Catholic Lighthouse Media (Augustine Institute)
(good information at the website, but also consider the CD or MP3 file of the month subscriptions;
CDs may also be available for purchase on the display stand inside the church)
https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/
https://www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org/subscriptions
 

Click to download the St Thomas Children's Choir Registration form

ADORATION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT
 

       Here at St. Thomas the Apostle, we have Adoration each Friday from 8 am until 4 pm.  If you can commit to spending an hour in the Chapel (upstairs in the Office Complex) in the quietness and peacefulness of Adoration, please contact Nellie Johnson, 864-6098 or Lydia Trisotto, 863-0127.  If you cannot commit to an hour time slot, please feel free to drop in at any time.

       “Look upon the hour of adoration as an hour in paradise…Jesus has invited you; He is waiting for you; He is longing for you.”

Weekly Calendar

Mon, Nov 25            9:30 am-12:15 pm, SVdP Soc, SRE Bldg
                                 7 pm, RCIA, 222
Tue, Nov 26             9:30 am-1 pm, Quilters, 222
Wed Nov 27-Dec 2  Office Closed for Thanksgiving             
Thur, Nov 28            9 am-Thanksgiving Day Mass
                                No Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina
                                No SVdP Soc
                                No New Wine
Fri, Nov 29              No Adoration
Sat, Nov 30             9:30 am, Baptism Seminar, 222
                                5 pm, Good Shepherd Showcase, East Foyer
 

RECURRING AROUND THE PARISH…

Adoration in the Chapel….8 am-4 pm, Fri, 2nd Floor Chapel

Baptism Classes….9:30 am, Last Sat of every month, Rm 222; contact person is Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868

Choir....All interested singers and skilled instrumentalists are welcome.
             Ensemble….10:30 am, Sun Church/Mass
             Life Teen.......4pm, Sun, Church
             Liturgical…....8 am, Sun, Rehearsal Rm
                                   6:30 pm, Wed, Church/Rehearsal Rm
             Testify…........4:15 pm, Sun, Rehearsal Rm/Mass
        Edge/Lifeteen.....6:30-8 pm, Sun, RCIA rm. 222
     Children's Choir.....1st & 3rd Sun evenings, 6:45-7:45 pm

Knights of Columbus, Council #4898….7 pm, every 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month (4th Degree mtg follows the 1st mtg of the month)

Ladies Aux of the KofC #4898….7 pm, every 3rd Thurs of the month, Rm 115 (Office conference room)

Lunchkins….11:30 am, every 2nd Wed, CC

St. Joseph’s Helping Hands….On Winter Break Dec & Jan
 
St. Vincent de Paul Society….9:30 am-12:30 pm, Mon & Thurs, open to help

Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP) sales…After all Masses & during office hours, 9 am-4:30 pm weekdays

PETITIONS OF PRAYER

Sr. Consilio Buckley
Nancy Alfonso
Carol Armbrester
Lois Barcelona
Jeanell Barnes
Rudolph Bijou
Mary Ann Bishop
David Braud Jr
Eleanor Commiskey
Bertrand Dauro
Jerry E Dubuisson
Dave Duggins
Alex Eleuterius Jr
Betty Flurry
Susie Franklin
John French
Solan Garner
Hartley Garriga
Lee Morris Greer
Laura Hale
Leo Hamel
Blakeley Quinn Hammons
Jimmy Hillman
Louise Hoselle
Lorre James
Bette Johnson
Conrad Johnson
Diane Johnson
William Kirschenhuter
Karla D Melancon
Olga Morgan
Gene Marie Mount
Elmer Mullins
Jerry O’Connell
Kathleen O’Connell
Jerry Olsen
Krissi Pavolini
Richard Pique Sr
James Raborn
Liz Ruth
Charley Rose Seal
Ski Selenski
Anita Sipler
Charles Stallings
Gail Stopson
Jewel Tate
Joe Weems
David Earl Young
Lora Lee Youngblood
Clare Yung
 
 …..and all others in our parish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual.
 
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.
 
All of the requests for prayers remain on our list for four weeks.  If notified, we will extend the time frame.
 
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.  

GONE HOME TO GOD 

Please pray for the repose of the souls of our dearly departed
and for their families who grieve their loss.

†John Linder
†Kurklin “KW” Saucier

STLongBeach
Life Teen
Knights of Columbus
Society of St. Vincent de Paul