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This Annual Report to the Parish is published in an effort to inform our donors and be accountable to those who assist us financially in our work.

The Catholic Church maintains records for each Sacrament performed. We keep records of Baptisms, First Holy Communions, Confirmations, Marriages, and Deaths. These records are considered acceptable legal records for proof of age, etc. A Baptismal record will include the names of the parents and sponsors and other pertinent information.

The church keeps a record of each member’s names, address, phone (land, cell, and work) numbers, and email addresses. If you have changed any contact information in the recent past, please let us know.

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.

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.

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.

Today is the Peter’s Pence collection, a worldwide collection that supports the charitable works of Pope Francis. Funds from this collection help victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters.

You can buy tickets in advance for $8 each from our Knight of Columbus members.

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. 

This weekend, after all Masses, our showcase will be open in the East foyer for the purchase of religious gifts.  School will be starting soon and your child might need a religious item.  Also, summer is the time for many birthdays (hint, hint).

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,

  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. 

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.

...will be open before and after all Masses next weekend. Please consider purchasing your gifts from us. Great place for religious gifts!

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.

St. Thomas the Apostle is blessed to have a caring group of parishioners who compose our Condolence Committee. The committee has several teams, so the same people are not called upon repetitively. We would be pleased if you would consider joining us in this ministry. Please contact Mike Taylor, 596-1214.

If you are not receiving the Diocese of Biloxi’s Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper, please notify the parish office at 228-863-1610. (Or you may call the newspaper office at 228-702-2127.)

Although the parish offices will be closed at noon on Fridays during the summer months, Adoration will still be from 8 am to 4 pm.

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Scholarship Assistance Program for Diocese of Biloxi Catholic Schools Kindergarten – 12th Grade $300 or more donation per year to be recognized as a Guardian Angel