EM's,
Please keep in mind when the Priest or Deacon is number 1 it falls to the number 2 EM to make sure the vessels are purified and put up and the key is taken out of the tabernacle. Or if the Priest and Deacon are number 1 and 2 then it falls to number 3 EM to make sure the vessels are purified and put up and the key is taken out of the tabernacle.Daily Mass Servers for
**Please contact Beverly Leslie if you cannot make it on your scheduled day: 228-863-1610 or bookkeeper@saintthomaslb.org
A copy of this schedule is in the back of the Minister Duties Book next to the sound system.
Thank you for your service,
Linda
Dear Friends,
I have had several calls with concerns about makings visits to the hospital at this time with the Corona Virus on everyone's mind. I called the church office today, Father suggested we use the same good judgement as always; Do Not go if you are sick, wash your hands before you arrive and after you touch surfaces. If anyone is not comfortable going please call the office to let someone know. I would ask that you please pray for everyone affected by this virus in one way or another.
God Bless,
Phyllis
Click here for A Faith Response to the Coronavirus
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I hope this finds all of you in good health as we all look forward to better weather. As you know we have been asking for more volunteers for hospital visitors. We had a great response. I am happy to say Father Cuddy has approved and I have trained six new people who will be on the March calendar: Marti Crawford, Tripp Favret, Jerry Liuzza, Annie Nguyen, Susan Paternostro, and Carol Yott
As I am sure you noticed we had no one to do Thursdays last month. This should also make it possible for no one to have to do more than twice a month. We welcome our new members and are very thankful for everyone for their time and dedication.
Please remember a few very important things. Always be very respectful once you have the Eucharist please go straight to the hospital. Father asks that you remain in silence, do not play the radio or talk on your phone. Please remember to take the weekly bulletin with you and e-mail the office who you visited and if someone requested to see a priest.
I have attached a new contact list so if you need to switch days with someone please just give them a call. I hope you and your family have a blessed weekend.
Phyllis
rosalie2k@aol.com ; (228) 860-7556
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 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.
