Dear St. Thomas Family,
 
It's hard to believe that Holy Week is upon us already.  Our prayer for each of you is that you and your family can experience the beauty of Holy Week, despite these unprecedented times. 
 
Here are some important notes for the week:
 
1)  PALMS – In consultation with Governor Reeves and Police Chief Bill Seal, palms will be distributed Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., under the condition that everyone stays in their vehicle.
 
2)  LIVE-STREAMED MASSES - Daily Mass will continue to be live-streamed on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. There will be NO live-streamed daily Mass on Holy Thursday (11:00 a.m.); Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper will be live-streamed at 7:00 p.m.  Sunday Masses will continue to be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube at 9:00 and 11:30 a.m.  You can access links to the streaming of these Masses via our website: saintthomaslb.org.
 
3)  ELECTRONIC GIVING - We have set up electronic giving for you to continue your church offering during this time!  To donate your weekly offering, go to saintthomaslb.org and click on the heading titled "Online Giving".  Scroll down on that page to the "Donate" section and follow the steps. It's simple. Of course, you can still mail or drop off your church envelope to the office.  
 
4)  RECONCILIATION - Confessions will be held on Saturdays from 3:15-3:45 p.m. in the Church.  Please observe social distancing rules while waiting in line.  
 
5)  ADORATION – Adoration this Friday is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Church.  Please use the doors by the office complex to enter and use social distancing rules.  Take some quiet time with our Lord!  There will be NO adoration on Good Friday, in compliance with the Shelter in Place Order, adoration is postponed until April 20. 
 
6)  THE CHURCH - The church is open daily for quiet time and prayer from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Please enter through the office complex.
 
7) HOLY WEEK - Attached is the schedule for Holy Week. Please make sure to attend via streaming for these Masses.  
 
8)  BULLETIN - Also attached to this email is the bulletin for the weekend.
 
9)  CHURCH OFFICE - The church office is open. If you need anything, please call at 863-1610.  
 
If you are in contact with a parishioner who may not get these emails or may not be aware of the live streaming opportunities, please pass along this information to them. 

ADDRESSING THE OUTBREAK OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

As per direction from Most Reverent Louis F. Kihneman, Bishop of Biloxi, Tuesday, March 17, Fr Cuddy and parish administrators are developing a plan that both adheres to the directions given and takes into account our personal needs as a parish.  This plan will be sent to parishioners as soon as possible. 

The latest information from our Bishop can be found at www.biloxidiocese.org

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.

In Memoriam

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.