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St. Thomas FYI January 27, 2023
Hello everyone!
If you come across a Catholic Resources that others may enjoy and/or learn from please email it to me at bulletin@saintthomaslb.org
God Bless
Alice Necaise
**All Masses and Adoration will be held in the community center until further notice.**
There is a handicap ramp on the east side of the building.
Catholic ResourcesREADINGS FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2023 | 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
STUDY GUIDE FOR JANUARY 29, THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 29, 2023, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIn the Gospel Sunday Jesus gives us the Beatitudes, which embody a radically alternative vision of life and we find that God indeed calls us to blessedness. Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in this 5th Sunday collection proclaims the gospel of the kingdom and brings healing to the broken hearts of those who live in poverty. We appreciate your support to help us to help others God Bless.
The wearers are going through a period of intense instruction and formation to prepare to enter the Catholic Church at Easter. Please greet them with a few words of encouragement and offer up a couple of prayers to help them through this hectic time.
January 29th –Dignified - The goal of Dignified is to explore the inherent dignity of the whole human person – body, mind, and soul.
February 5th - Fortified - The goal of Fortified is to empower teens to care for their bodies with temperance and gratitude.
February 12th- NO LIFETEEN OR EDGE - Super Bowl
February 19th - NO LIFETEEN or EDGE - Mardi Gras
February 26th - Edified- The goal of Edified is to encourage teens to build up their minds in order to better know themselves and God.
Adoration will not begin until 12:30 on this Wednesday, February 1, due to a funeral.Please help!! We are in need of adorers on each Wednesday. Due to illness, some of our adorers have had to quit. Others are often out due to doctor appointments, etc. We would like to have at least five adorers for each hour. Please make an appointment to spend an hour with Jesus each Wednesday.
Please call or text Sue Hoffman at (228)313-0157 to set up your appointment.
Sacred Heart Parish, D'Iberville
Online Bible Study
February 2 - 23, 9:15 am - 11:30 am.
No cost. Study guide optional.
No attendance requirements.
Come as you are when you can.
To register contact, Wanda
biblestudies@gmail.com. For more info go to
www.lighthouseideas.org TAB: Bible Studies
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2023
Catholic Schools:
COMMUNITIES OF FAITH, EXCELLENCE and SERVICE
Numerous events scheduled daily during the week of
January 29th-February 4th
Open House: Friday, February 3rd, 10 am – 2 pm
www.svdpcatholicschool.org
Or call to schedule a private tour: 228-222-6000John F. Kennedy once said, “We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” Catholic Schools Week is a perfect time for us to say thank you to all of the parishioners for their great contribution to our school. Through prayer, tithing, and just being there for all of the parents, students and staff, you have made a huge difference for us.
This week we are celebrating Catholic Schools Week. The theme for Catholic Schools Week will be - Jesus is our Super Hero. We will learn, discuss and talk about the Saints who walked their own spiritual journeys to grow in their faith despite many obstacles. Students and staff will reflect on how we can deepen our own spiritual lives by studying the lives of the Saints before us.
In appreciation of our parish families, we are so thankful for your contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. We know that your many prayers and generous support help us in all that we do. Barbara de Angelis says, “Love and Kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.”
Thank you for all you do for our Catholic school.
Our Lady Academy
Developing Dynamic Christian Women for over 50 years
ALL GIRLS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
GRADES 7TH-12TH
SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY!
222 S BEACH BLVD,
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520
228-467-7048
OURLADYACADEMY.COM
In honor of St. Blaise we will haveBlessing of the throat
on
Friday, February 3 at 6:30 am and 12:00 pm
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION
FEBRUARY 4, 2023All are invited to St. Mary Catholic Church, 8343 Woolmarket Road, Biloxi, MS 39532, to observe first Saturday Devotion each month as requested by Our Lady at Fatima, with Adoration, rosary and confessions at 9:45 am, Mass at 11, followed by a light lunch in Murray Hall.
If you are able, please bring soup, sandwiches, chips or refreshment for all to enjoy.
For further information, please contact Sharon Poulette @ 443-699-8281/ e-mail: aloha7290@gmail.com
Long Beach Senior Center
20257 Daugherty Road Long Beach, MS
February 4, 2023 • Doors open at 6PM
Auction-Food-Drinks
Live music by The 3C Band
Contact Ashleigh at 228-697-0387 to purchase a ticket.
$50 per ticket for a chance to win $5K! One ticket admits 2 adults.
Ask about $10 insurance!
Attention! The annual St. Thomas Jazz Mass will be held on Sunday, February 5th at the 9:00 AM Mass. Please join us as we celebrate the Mass with the sounds of Dixieland Jazz. There will be a king cake social afterwards.
There will be a Men’s Cursillo retreat weekend on February 9-12th at the Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Dedeaux. It starts on Thursday evening and closes Sunday evening. It offers all who attend a personal encounter with Christ and provides a method to grow spiritually. There are still openings for this weekend. Applications are available online at biloxicursillo.org and the church office. For additional information, contact Glenn Waguespack 601-580-7638.
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church
216 Saucier Ave.
Pass Christian, MS. 39571.
SECOND COLLECTION
February 25-26, 2023The Black and Indian Mission Office is comprised of three distinct but inter-related organizations, each with its own purpose and history, but all seeking to fulfill the one Mission to the Missions! Founded by the Catholic bishops of the United States, each organization cooperates with local diocesan communities to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needs on the ground. Read more and join us in our Mission to the Missions! blackandindianmission.org
Boys Retreat #49
For all boys 9th – 12th grade
Friday March 3 – Sunday March 5, 2023
Sacred Heart Dedeaux Retreat Center
14594 Vidalia Rd.
Pass Christian, MS 39571
Cost $60
Contact Desmond Hoda
(228) 493-8817
DWHDC2@gmail.com
2023 LIFT #94 Boys Retreat APPLICATION (PDF)
+Claire Farwell
+Madeline Fleming
+Harry Dawson, Sr.
January 29, 2023 - Second Collection for St. Vincent de Paul Society
Friday, January 27, 2023 - CALB Poker Night
January 29 - February 4, 2023 - Catholic School Week
February 2 - 23, 9:15 am - 11:30 am -Sacred Heart Parish, D'Iberville Online Bible Study
Friday, February 3, 2023, 10 am - 2 pm - Open House at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School
Saturday, February 4, 2023, 9:45 am - First Saturday Devotion at St. Mary
Saturday, February 4, 2023 - CALB Drawdown
Sunday, February 5th at the 9:00 AM Mass – Jazz Mass
February 9-12, 2023 - Men’s Cursillo retreat weekend
Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00 pm - Healing Mass at Our Mother of Mercy
February 25-26, 2023 - Second Collection for the Black and Indian Mission
Friday March 3 – Sunday March 5, 2023 – LIFT Boys Retreat
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Wednesday, February 8, 11:30 AM
All adults are invited.Read More -
Thursday, February 16New Auxiliary members are always welcome. Please join us on the 3rd Thurs of every month in Room 222. Contact:Tammy DiLorenzo (228) 596-3372 tdilor@aol.comRead More
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Sunday, February 19, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parish Breakfast - Sun, third Sunday of the month from 8-11amRead More -
Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 AM
All adults are invited.Read More
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Bible in a Year
If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through THE ENTIRE BIBLE in 365 episodes. Using an exclusive reading plan rooted in The Bible Timeline (a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins) you won’t just read the Bible … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! Each 20-25 minute episode includes: Two to three scripture Readings, - A reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz, - A guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.
REGISTRATION AT https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration
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The Catechism in a Year
In response to countless requests, Ascension is launching The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023!
With this podcast, Catholics will:
- Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
- Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
- See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
- Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
- Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
- Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.
If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you!
Sign up to receive the Catechism reading plan Fr. Mike will be following for the podcast.
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear
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QUAD: "Has anyone asked you if you have a personal relationship with Jesus?"
Whether the answer to that question is yes or no, it’s very likely that you either want to grow in that relationship or want to know what it means. As we approach the season of Lent, consider becoming part of a proven, life-changing method of spiritual growth developed by Steubenville University, known as a Discipleship Quad.
A Quad is a small group of the same gender, who journey together as disciples through weekly gatherings of fellowship, ongoing conversion, learning together, praying together, and growing in faith together. This is a completely free, guided program.
St. Thomas will be preparing to launch the Steubenville Discipleship Quad program at the start of this coming Lent, so Quads need to be formed now, we urge everyone in our parish — all ages and walks of life — to enlist in this amazing, faith-building experience. Please click here to get more information or to register: QUAD
In this very busy and complicated world, a Discipleship Quad is a sure way to deepen your relationship with our Lord. We urge you not to miss this wonderful opportunity.
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The document is also available in Spanish and will soon be available in Vietnamese.
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AROUND THE PARISH…
Adoration - Wednesdays, 9 am - 5 pm in church Sign up for an hour of Adoration
Baptism Class - 9:30 am, Last Sat of every month, in the SRE bldg. Contact Sue Hoffman at 228-864-5868 to reserve your spot.
Choir - Small Group Practices. As per Choir Dir.
Good Shepherd Showcase - Open by appointment, call Bitsy at 228-669-3750 or Darlene at 404-630-6624 or dar.gbarry@gmail.com
Knights of Columbus - Meetings 1st & 3rd Thurs every month, 7 pm (4th Degree follows after the 1st Thurs meeting)
KC Breakfast - 3rd Sunday of the month, 8 am-11 am, CC
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Meetings 3rd Thursday every month, 7pm
Lectio Divina - Meets every Tuesday after Mass to reflect on the following Sunday’s readings.
Love Your Neighbor - 1st Sunday every month
Lunchkins - 2nd Wed, every month, 11:30 am, CC
Mass & Confession - See “Mass Times & Directions”
Men's Bible Study - Every Thurs. 6 pm, SRE Bldg. in the library.
Quilters - Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tues of the month, 9:30 am, Rm 222
SVdP Society - The office is open to help. Mon 9:30 am-12:30 pm, & Thurs 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Youth Gift Cards (SCRIP) - During office hours, Mon-Fri, 9 am-4:30 pm
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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.
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In Memoriam
+Claire Farwell
+Madeline Fleming
+Harry Dawson, Sr.
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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.
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Please Pray For:
Marilyn Beard
Betty Bentz
David Berry
Bert Bertucci
Robert Bourdin
Carmel Buttam
Tamra Casey
Georgia Dauro
Dave Davis
Mary Patricia Donald
Elise Fayard
D.J. Fillette
Dan Fillette
Steve Floyd
Tal & Betty Flurry
John Simon Franceski, II
John & Marsha French
Gayle Frings
Cheryl Fulgum
Warren Galle, Sr.
Mack Giuffria
Danny Goad
Bruce Gremillion
Ron Gross
Leo Hamel
Lisa Hamel
Blakely Hammons
John Hammons
Clara Hansen
Amos Hawes
Joe Helwick
John Hertz, Sr.
Jimmy Hillman
Nancy Howard
Johne Hughes
Molly Jimenez
Conrad Johnson
Marcus Kaszubowski
Bridgett Ladner
Lesley Lara
David LaRosa
Vance & Theresa Lipe
Jamie Manning
Cheryl McIntyre
Nancy & Fred McMartry
Mary Meighen
Mike Murray
Margaret Ann Necaise
Trudy Newland
Lucy Eryn Nguyen
Alan Noonan, Sr
Fr. Pat O’Shaughnessy
Henry & Gae Odenwald
Jean Ouellette
Sue Papania
Keith Pierce
Leah Robertson Price
Clayton & Lawanda Ramage
Robyn Richman
William Riggs, Jr.
Lauren Rivenbark
Josie Sandoz
Henry Schepens, Sr.
Deborah Schmitt
Kevin Schneider
Joe Seal
Raymond Stanley
Courtney Stewart
Jean Talbot
Fr. Michael Thornton
Richard Turpin
Pamela Ulrich
Gracie Weatherly
Wayne Weeks
Peggy West
Joe Wilson
Frank Wittman, III
Patricia Young
… and all in our parish and community who need healing, physical or spiritual.All of the requests for prayers remain on our list for six weeks. If notified, we will extend the time frame.
Names appearing on the Prayer list come from hospital visitation lists, emails to prayer@saintthomaslb.org, and telephone calls made to the Parish Office. We are aware that many others in the parish and community are suffering, therefore, we ask you to include “...and all in our parish and community who need healing, physical or spiritual”. We regret that space does not allow us to list the names of everyone in the bulletin each week.
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News
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Confirmation Parents: Please make sure you are getting together your teens' confirmation paperworkRead More
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Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7:00 pmRead More
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Friday, January 27, 2023Read More
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We do not have anyone signed up for meals for the rest of the semester.Read More
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If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through THE ENTIRE BIBLE in 365 episodes.Read More
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