MAY IS MARY’S MONTH

 
      The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary-Mother of God.  In keeping with the tradition here at St. Thomas, the recitation of the rosary will take place before all Masses.  It is very important and sacred that silence be observed by all entering the Church so that solemnity of the prayer be maintained. 

Thank you,
Fr. Cuddy

A PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Lord God, Almighty Father,
creator of mankind and author of peace,
as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess,
we ask you to bless the members of our armed forces.
Give them courage, hope, and strength.

May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing.

Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light.
To you be all glory, honor, and praise, now and forever.

Amen.

Celebrating Children at
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s House. Sit toward the front where it’s easier to see and hear.  Quietly explain the parts of the Mass.  Sing the songs, pray and say the responses.  Children learn liturgical behavior by copying you. 

Feel free to leave Mass with your child if you need to, but please come back!  The way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God, and to Jesus.  Let them know they are at home in this liturgical gathering.
To the members of the parish…

A smile of encouragement and a kind word are always 

Is God Calling You?

 
   The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is special in the lives of Roman Catholics.  There may be moments when you think you’d like to do more as a participant, such as serve as a Lector (Reader of the Word) or Commentator (Welcome the Congregation) or assist the priest as an EM (Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist).  “Am I worthy?” you ask.  For all of us, becoming or being worthy is a “work in progress”.  Even our Saints worked at it on a daily basis.  God welcomes you and your desire to be a more active member of your Church.
 
        God could be calling You and You and You and awaits your answers. If you are interested in serving in one of these ministries and would like more information and training, please take that “leap of Faith” and contact Beverly Leslie at 863-1610 or
bookkeeper@saintthomaslb.org 

 

SVDP SOCIETY “POST” MINISTRY
 

SVDP would like to remind you of our new ministry - “The Post” - a greeting card ministry.
 
If you have names and addresses of people you feel might enjoy a card, let us know.  We would like to remember those that might need a little "lift".

If you have a "supply" of cards you would like to share, we would appreciate them.  Thanks, always, for your continued support in our ministries

Nita Gross  228-918-0444 e-mail: ocgross1@gmail.com
 
 

Weekly Calendar

Mon, May 27     OFFICE CLOSED-Memorial Day
                          NO SVdP Society, SRE Bldg
                          7 pm, RCIA, Rm 222
Tues, May 28    9 am-1 pm, Quilters, Rm 222
Thur, May 30     9 am, Centering Prayer & Scripture, Church
                          9:30 am-12:15 pm, SVdP Society, SRE Bldg
Fri, May 31        8:30 am-noon, Adoration, 2nd floor Chapel
Sat, June 1        8:30 am, St Joseph Helpers, meet at church
Sat, June 1        4 pm, Vigil Mass The Ascension of the Lord
Sun, June 2       7:30am, 9am, 11:30am, 5:30pm Masses
                          The Ascension of the Lord
                          Good Shepherd Showcase after all Masses, East foyer

RECURRING AROUND THE PARISH…

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

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
                                   7 pm, Wed, Church/Rehearsal Rm
             Testify…........4:15 pm, Sun, Rehearsal Rm/Mass

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, Second Wed of the month, CC

St. Joseph’s Helping Hands….Workday is the first Sat of each month starting Jan; meeting every 4th Thurs, 6 pm

St. Vincent de Paul Society….9:30 am-12:15 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

Al Paolozzi, Andrew Charles Mallett, Alton Blackwell, Bernadette Levens Tolson, Blakeley Quinn Hammons, Catherine Carrubba, Chris Carrubba, Conrad Joseph Johnson, Dan Thompson, David LaRochelle, David Young, Fr. Dominic Phan, Julia Vancourt (Deacon Buddy’s stepmom), Kenny Necaise, Lou Ann White, Marion Lion, Mary Lynn Necaise (Braxton Necaise’s mother), Nancy Kurowski, Rose Nutter, Sullivan Wilson, Stephanie Bass, Syler & Hartley Garriga, Ted Francis, Trina Brownlow, Vida Lee Ladner
…..and all others in our parish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual.
 
Names appearing on Petitions of Prayer come from hospital visitation lists, and from telephone calls made to the Parish Office.

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.  

APRIL BAPTISMS

Connor McCumber
Liam McCumber
George Pelaez IV
Aaron Vine
Collin Willis
Nora Willis

NEWLYWEDS

 
Steven Lopez and Alecx Morgan
 

GONE HOME TO GOD 

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

 William P Taylor-Henson
 

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