Brothers and Sisters in Christ!
 
Jesus was obedient to the Father, even to death on a cross. We need never fear if we turn away from the path of virtue, for the Lord is ever ready to forgive us, if we but repent. Remember, the Lord’s compassion and kindness are from old.
 
New!
 
The Good Shepherd Showcase is back! Following the Covid-19 guidelines, the Good Shepherd Showcase will reopen for business the weekend of October 3^rd and 4^th after each Mass. The reopening is just in time to accommodate your holiday shopping needs. All proceeds go to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society to help the less fortunate of our community.
 
 
Volunteers Needed!

Teams of skilled and unskilled volunteers are needed to help with debris removal and home repair in Lake Charles and surrounding areas.  Several trips are being planned. If you can spend a couple of days to aid our neighbors in their recovery, please contact Juliane Wyatt at jwyattflute@gmail.com. 
 
 
Coming Opportunities!
 
Elvis Gates State Farm Insurance is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 30^th, from 9 am to 1 pm. The bloodmobile will be in the back parking lot at 218 Railroad St here in Long Beach.  Click on the flyer for all the information to schedule an appointment today! BLOOD DRIVE FLYER!
 
There will be a ZOOM Rosary Rally, October 10^th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. For more information or to register to receive access codes, contact Wanda Freeland at wanda.biblestudies@gmail.com
 
(New!) Public Square Rosary Crusade! On October 10^th at Noon, Sacred Heart Dedeaux is hosting a Rosary Crusade. Armed with your Rosary and a lawn chair, you are invited to join other prayer warriors and engage the power of the Rosary. See the attached flyer for more information.  Rosary Rally
 
Attention all Juniors and Seniors! There will be 5 SEARCH Retreat opportunities this year, all on a Saturday from 9:00 am until 10:00 pm. SEARCH is a peer guided and peer given retreat by a Diocesan youth and adult team. On a SEARCH retreat, there is sharing by the community members, songs, prayer, small group discussions, Adoration, Eucharist, Reconciliation, quiet time, and a great fellowship between you and your “new” friends. Space is limited so make sure to turn in your application/permission slip ASAP. Please contact Ashlie Moran for more information: youthministry@saintthomaslb.org
            2020
                        November 14th           St James, Gulfport, 366 Cowen Rd
                        December 5^th              Sacred Heart, D’Iberville, 10446 Lemoyne Blvd
            2021
                        January 9^th                  St Mary, Gautier, 809 De La Pointe Dr
                        Jan 30^th                        St Thomas, Hattiesburg, 3117 W 4th St.
                        February 27^th              St Clare, Waveland, 236 S Beach Blvd
 
 
Reminders!
 
Knights of Columbus.  The Knights of Columbus will meet this coming Thursday, October 1^st at 7 pm. The 4^th Degree meeting follows. If you are interested in finding out more about the Knights contact Tom Ponte, Grand Knight at grandknight4898@saintthomaslb.org
 
Reach Out. Reach out to your friends and loved ones. Ask if they get this email each week. If not, it’s as easy as calling the office and asking to be included. They can also send an email to news@saintthomaslb.org and ask to be added.
 
 
Update!
 
The Long Beach Police Department’s annual Night Out Against Crime that was scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2020, has been canceled due to concerns over the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.

Long Beach Police Chief, Billy Seal stated, “The Long Beach Police Department looks forward to this event every year and we are extremely saddened by the cancellation. The Night Out Against Crime is an important FREE event featuring food, fun, and games. It gives residents, especially children, the opportunity to meet the Long Beach Police Department Officers, as well as officials from many civic organizations and businesses that provide services in the area. On the other hand, the safety of our community members, business representatives, and officers are of the utmost importance and a large gathering of people closely interacting with one another is simply not a good idea at this time.”

While we are disappointed in the cancellation of the 2020 Night Out Against Crime we are looking forward to next year! We will return bigger and better in 2021!