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PRAYER FOR PROTECTION
AGAINST STORMS
Our Father in Heaven through the intercession
of Our Lady of Prompt Succor,
spare us from all harm during this hurricane season.
Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature.
Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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Celebrating Children at
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchRelax! 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 -
HOSPITAL VISITS MINISTRY
St. Thomas has a very active group of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who visit Memorial Hospital daily to bring the patients the Eucharist. The best way to be sure someone in the hospital is being visited, when registering indicate they are Catholic and are from St. Thomas. Sometimes, when admitted through the Emergency Room, the patient’s religious affiliation is not listed. Verify with the Hospital Admissions Office that the above information is included.To those who visit the sick in the hospital and homebound, thank you for this ministry. It is so meaningful to those who are visited. Some are struggling with serious health issues; some have minor setbacks—but all are grateful for receiving the healing power of Jesus. It means so much to them to know that their church and their faith have reached out to them in their time of need.
As a reminder to those who visit the sick, please be respectful of the Eucharist. Prepare your own soul with prayer and seek forgiveness of any wrongdoing; make sure your hands are clean as you administer the host; go directly from the church to the hospital or a home; put the pyx in a safe and distinct place in your pocket or purse. We suggest that you turn off your radio and cell phone when you are carrying the Eucharist. It will give you an opportunity to reflect on the sacredness of your ministry. Again, the ministry you have undertaken is important. We sincerely thank you for your help and support of the sick and homebound. -
Weekly Calendar
Sun, July 14 Life Teen return from Steubenville
Mon, July 15 9:30 am - 12:15 pm, SVdP Society, SRE Bldg
7 pm, French Boys Choir, Church
Tues, July 16 9 am - 1 pm, Quilters, 222
Thur, July 18 9 am, Centering Prayer & Scripture, Church
9:30 am - 12:15 pm, SVdP Soc, SRE Bldg
7 pm, KOC/Ladies Aux, meeting
Fri, July 19 8 am - 4 pm, Adoration, 2nd floor Chapel
PARISH OFFICE CLOSES AT NOON
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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, Charles Mallett, Blakeley Quinn Hammons, Carolyn Mink, Charles O’Connell, Conrad Joseph Johnson (Martha Johnson’s son), Dan Thompson (Conrad Joseph Johnson’s father-in-law), Debbie Vaughn, Fionnuala Wilson, Geraldine Garrett, James Freehan, Jerry Dubuisson, Jimmy Hillman, Nancy Tindall Johnson, Sr. Mary Rogers, D.C., Syler & Hartley Garriga, Sullivan Wilson, Teresa Holland, Trina Brownlow,
…..and all others in our parish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual.
Names appearing on the Prayer list come from hospital visitation lists; also, from telephone calls made to the Parish Office. We are aware that there are many others in the parish and community who are suffering and, therefore, we ask those who are praying to include “and all in our parish and community who are in need of healing, physical or spiritual”. We regret that space does not allow us to list the names of each and everyone in the bulletin each week.
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.
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GONE HOME TO GOD Please pray for the repose of the souls of our dearly departed
and for their families who grieve their loss.
†Mary Schwulst (Pat Hamel’s sister)
†Ann LedlowSmith
WELCOME to our PARISH
Anna McLendon Nichols & Family
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News
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The Knights of Columbus have been collecting pull-tabs for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Please save your pull-tabs from canned sodas, etc., and place them in the receptacle at the entrance of the church.Read More
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Please understand that Fr Cuddy does not email … no exceptions. If in doubt, call the Church Office or forward the email to admin@saintthomaslb.org.Read More
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You can buy tickets in advance for $8 each from our Knight of Columbus members.Read More
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Here at St. Thomas the Apostle, we have a chapel on the second floor of the Office Complex. On each Friday, from 8 am until 4 pm, there is the opportunity for our parish family to spend time in the chapel.Read More
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The next Pastoral Council meeting is scheduled for Mon, Aug 5 at 5 pm. If any member of the congregation wishes to address the council on any matter involving the parish, please send a written request before July 29th,Read More
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Please make sure to heed the designated parking signs. There are places reserved for handicapped. Some of the parish members have serious health issues and need to park close to the church because they are not able to walk long distances. Please respect the parking signs.Read More
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The French Boys Choir that visited us last year, will be at the church on Monday, July 15th at 7 pm. See next week bulletin for more information.Read More
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Baptismal preparation classes are offered in our parish the last Saturday of each month. The classes are held in room B222 and start at 9:30 am and last until 10:45 am. These classes help prepare parents and godparents to undertake the commitment of helping their child become a part of our Catholic community.Read More
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PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH FOR THE EVENTS AT 5:45 PMRead More
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Lunchkins and New Wine summer break informationRead More
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For many years, it has been a tradition in our church that we ask our parish family to bring nonperishable food items on the first weekend of every month.Read More
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Calendar
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Thursday, July 18New Auxiliary members are always welcome. Please join us on the 3rd Thurs of every month in the Life Teen room. Contact Michele Ponte 954-661-6393 ladiesauxkofc4898@saintthomaslb.orgRead More
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Saturday, July 20, 8:30 AMWe do welcome all donations, this is the only way we can buy materials.Read More
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Sunday, July 21, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parish Breakfast - Sun, third Sunday of the month from 8-11amRead More -
Saturday, August 3
THE GOOD SHEPHERD SHOWCASE will be opened after all MassesRead More -
Sunday, August 4
Collection of food for the Long Beach Food PantryRead More -
Wednesday, August 14, 11:30 AM
All adults are invited.Read More -
Thursday, August 15New Auxiliary members are always welcome. Please join us on the 3rd Thurs of every month in the Life Teen room. Contact Michele Ponte 954-661-6393 ladiesauxkofc4898@saintthomaslb.orgRead More
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Saturday, August 17, 8:30 AMWe do welcome all donations, this is the only way we can buy materials.Read More
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Sunday, August 18, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parish Breakfast - Sun, third Sunday of the month from 8-11amRead More
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Sunday, September 1
Collection of food for the Long Beach Food PantryRead More
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