February 26, 2021
Parish News

*Catholic Sharing Appeal
In today's Scripture, the Lord tests Abraham's faith by asking a great sacrifice from him. Abraham prepares to offer his son to God out of complete love and faith. For his faith, he is rewarded as the father of a great nation, being blessed and protected, becoming a blessing to others with great kings among his descendants. Many of our brothers and sisters in our diocese suffer the hardships of homelessness, hunger, depression, and despair. Although we cannot always minister to them directly, we can, in faith, be a blessing to them by supporting the programs that minister to them through the 2021 Catholic Sharing Appeal. Please consider helping us "Witness to the Eucharist Within Us" by giving a generous gift to this year's Catholic Sharing Appeal. Pledge envelopes are available in the back of the church. Thank you!
  
*Knight of Columbus Fish Fry is Back! 
every Friday in Lent (except Good Friday) 
The Knights will serve shrimp, baked or fried fish, or a combo all for a bargain price of $10.
Side items included are fries, hush puppies, slaw, and beans. This service is offered ONLY in the comfort of your car. The drive thru on the east side of the building will serve you from 5 pm to 7 pm. Come out and support our Knights!  Proceeds benefit our Seminarian Education Fund.

*Lent Daily Masses
There will be masses at 8:30 am and 12 noon, Monday through Thursday during Lent, and 6:30 am and 12 noon on Friday. 
 
*Good Shepard Showcase
The Good Shepard Showcase is still able to accommodate your shopping needs even though they are still unable to open in the east foyer.  Please call or email Darlene Barry for your personal shopping appointment.  404-630-6624 or dar.gbarry@gmail.com

Special Dates: 
*Palm Sunday           March 28
*Chrism Mass           March 30
*Anointing Mass       March 31 at 11 am
*Penance Service     March 31 at 7 pm

*Stations of the Cross
There will be Stations of the Cross on Friday during Lent at 7 pm in the Church.

*Bulletins
Many people have expressed concerns over the missing bulletins last weekend. After the plant in Coral Springs Florida closed in July of last year, our bulletin production was passed to Franklin Park, Illinois. Winter storms have prevented FedEx from delivering them to us on time. Please remember that if circumstances prevent the paper bulletin delivery you can access it on the church website and, if you choose, you can sign up and have it delivered directly to your email to view at your convenience. To sign up for email receipt, follow the link https://www.jspaluch.com/BulletinSubscribe.aspx  and select the state, our church, and fill out a short form. (Note: You do not have to give them your address and phone number. The * items, name, and email, are all that is required.) If you like you can email Bulletin@saintthomaslb.org and I can sign you up.  You can continue to view or download the bulletin off of our website at https://saintthomaslb.org/bulletins.  

*Rice Bowls
CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities in dioceses throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Lenten alms donated through CRS Rice Bowl support the work of CRS in more than 100 different countries each year. Twenty-five percent of donations to the CRS Rice Bowl stay in the local diocese, supporting hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. Since its inception in 1975, CRS Rice Bowl has raised nearly $300 million. They can be found in the back of church. 

RETURNING TO NORMAL

LENTEN MASSES
ADDITIONAL MASSES AT NOON
THROUGH
MARCH 31ST
 
 

Church Daily Mass, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 8:30 am, Fri 6:30 am
Confession, Sat, 3:15 to 3:45
Vigil Mass, Sat, 4 pm
Sun Mass, 7:30 am, 9 am, 11:30 am & 5:30 pm

Adoration 9 am-4 pm, Fri, Children's Church
 
Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP) During office hours,
9 am-4:30 pm Mon-Thurs, and Fri, 9 am-12 pm

Baptism Class 9:30 am, Last Sat of every month,
Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868

Music Ministry Small Group Practices. See Parish Calendar

Good Shepherd Showcase
Personal shopping appointments
Contact Darlene Barry 404-630-6624
or
email dar.gbarry@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus
Meetings 1st & 3rd Thurs every month, 7 pm
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus
Meetings 3rd Thurs every month, 7 pm

SVdP Society Open to help those in need. Please call
228-822-0609. Your call will be returned within 24 hrs

Quilters, 1st Wed of the month and Tues thereafter 9:30 am, Rm 222

St Joseph’s Helping Hands  Workday is the 1st Sat of the month, gather at 8:30 am Church parking lot. 
Meet 4th Thurs every month at 6 pm.

Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP)  During office hours, 9 am-4:30 pm Mon-Fri
 
 

Edge / Life Teen
Plans and Covid Protocol

In compliance with the Diocese requirement to publish our plans, these two pages outline the six plans that we have for Edge and Life Teen programs. We have also included information regarding COVID and the different protocols that we are going to implement throughout this year. Please take the time to review and read this information.
      We cannot wait to see everyone back and begin our year. We have all missed you so much! 
~ Ashlie Moran 

Edge / Life Teen Plans

Edge / Life Teen Covid Protocol