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Lectors/Commentators/ Extraordinary Ministers       

Dear All:

In keeping within the guidelines:

Lector/Commentators:

Father would like to continue for the time being to have the Lector/Commentator be the same person.

EM's

Staying to a minimum of people handling the vessels we ask that the person setting up for Mass also continue to clean the vessels after Mass. Father feels the less hands involved the better.

We ask for your patience and hopefully, we can get back to a new normal soon.  Will keep you updated as things progress.

Thank you for your continued commitment to serve.  Stay safe and well.  

God Bless 
Beverly Leslie

Lay Minister's Schedule for:

November & December

Hello Everyone,

I hope all of you are doing as well as can be expected in these unprecedented times. Hopefully, the rest of this week will play out well for all.

As always, you are very much appreciated. Take care, stay healthy, and stay safe.
Annette

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Annette Williams - ams1941@bellsouth.net; 864-5566 - Lay Ministers' Issues
Morgan Maurice - altarserver@saintthomaslb.org; 931-374-8886
Darlene Barry - dar.gbarry@gmail.com; 452-6354 or 404 630-6624

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

HOSPITAL MINISTRY 

The members of the Hospital Ministry who bring the Eucharist to our Parish members have been so amazing and we are truly blessed with their dedication.  However at this time, as we all know, things have changed for all of us.  

St. Thomas Parishioners who are in the hospital will now be visited by and receive the Eucharist from the hospital chaplain.  Please continue to let the hospital know you are a member of St. Thomas and contact the office if your family member is admitted to the hospital.

As soon as we are able to return to visits, we will let everyone know.  Thanks again to our volunteers for their time and dedication and to Charles Fallo for keeping our information on the church website.  Everyone, please take care of yourself and your family.  God bless.

Stay safe   
Wash your hands
Say your Prayers 

Phyllis Seal
rosalie2k@aol.com ; (228) 860-7556

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 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.