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Our group, known as “The Altar Linen Ladies”, is dedicated to providing cleaned and ironed altar linens used for the celebration of the Eucharist at all Masses, Weddings, and Funerals. We would be pleased to have new members who could help in this ministry two or three times a year. Please call Jean Warburton, 228-223-4548 for further information.

The Rosary will be said 25min prior to all October Masses. Please enter the church respectfully.

The ANNUAL MASS OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral. Couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 or 70 years of marriage or more are welcome to attend.

If you have not already registered your PreK to 5th grade child/ren for SRE, do so now by accessing the Faith Formation link on the church website or come by or call the church office—863-1610.

The next ADORE night will be here at St. Thomas on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm. This is an inspirational experience which includes worship, music, a speaker, and Eucharistic adoration. 

The Diocese of Biloxi has scheduled a second collection at all Masses for the weekend of Sept 14-15. The collection is to support the diocesan Apostleship of the Sea.

After a summer break, our monthly gathering called Lunchkins is coming back. If you are new to the parish or if you have never taken the opportunity to experience Lunchkins, here is what it is all about. Lunchkins is a potluck so you will find a variety of food and desserts. Or if you decide at the last minute to come, you may contribute a cash donation toward the paper products—there is usually a basket or bowl at the start of the buffet line.

By making an online visit to discovermass.com/ or www.masstimes.org travelers can locate churches, addresses, phone numbers' and Mass schedules. One must enter the city or zip code of the area to obtain the information. Those without internet access can get that same information by calling 858-207-6277

Those whom the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is the wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.

Next weekend, the diocese has requested a special collection for the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States. The university was founded and sponsored by the USA bishops with the approval of the Holy See and is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning.

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) The classes for 2019-20 are scheduled to begin on Sept 16. More later.

The church has a listening technology system for those who are hearing-impaired. The devices are located at the west side table at the back of the church.

Lay speaker: Melanie Martin, from Sacred Heart Parish, Pascagoula Spiritual Speaker: Deacon Johnny Williams, a new deacon at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral, Biloxi

The scam artists are making their rounds again. They have adjusted their messages to include Fr. James as well as Fr. Cuddy. The messages seem to be making a plea to the recipient of the message to please respond to it.

Anyone interested should contact Becky Mullins in the church office. Computer experience is a requirement.

Invitation for middle schoolers to join the middle school youth choir, "Testify"

One of the most rewarding ministries in our parish is Hospital Ministry. If you are an Extraordinary Minister and have a couple of hours a month, please consider being a volunteer to visit our parish members in the hospital and bring them Communion.

Although His Holiness Pope Francis might have a private or official e-mail address, he does not have a publicly listed email address. Those who wish to contact him by modern means are not relegated to snail mail, however; he does have an active Twitter feed.

Here at St. Thomas, we have a beautiful facility called the Community Center which is available for parties, meetings, and other events. It is often used for wedding receptions and dinners. For information on rental rates and available dates, please contact Robert Phillips at 281-773-8328 or community.center@saintthomaslb.org.

Due to summer schedules the Pastoral Council meeting which was scheduled for Aug 5th has been rescheduled to Aug 26 at 5 pm in the Community Center.