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St. Thomas the Apostle is blessed to have a caring group of parishioners who compose our committee. The Condolence 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 at 596-1214.

The RCIA Graduates Gathering Class is taking a break and will begin again in June. Many thanks to the participants. —Sue Hoffman

On Sat, Mar 2 and Sun, Mar 3 the Good Shepherd Showcase will be open in the east foyer following all Masses. With Easter and Confirmations approaching, there are plenty of items both suitable and affordable for that “special one”.

On Mar 3 we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports the Church in more than 20 countries that are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of communist rule. Funds from this collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation.

THERE WILL BE NO SENIOR CITIZENS’ DINNER THIS YEAR.

Please join us for Lunchkins on Feb 13 in the CC at 11:30 am if possible. No admission, no agenda-just a gathering of friends for fellowship and a chance to meet new friends.

The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help communities build the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaskan Native people of God. Every year, it is the amazing generosity of the Catholic faithful who enable the Black and Indian Mission Office to support the organization.

Lent begins on March 6 and we will be having daily Masses on Mon - Fri at 8:30am (6:30am on Fri) and at Noon through Mon, Apr 15.  We are in need of Readers, Altar Servers, and Eucharistic Ministers to be scheduled for these Masses.  Please prayerfully consider attending daily Mass during Lent and let me know if you are available to fill any of these positions on a daily or weekly basis.  Thank you for your service.  Linda Linder 816-289-4967 or lklinder59@gmail.com.  

Arise is a program sponsored by the Cursillo Movement of South MS, another program of the Diocese of Biloxi. It is for non-Catholic spouses of practicing Catholics; Catholics who have been away from the church for a while; those without a current church/religion who are searching for a new one or more meaningful faith experience; and, those taking instruction in the Catholic faith.

If you have children enrolled in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade and have not received information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation, please e-mail Ashlie Moran at youthministry@saintthomaslb.org.

We would like to thank you for being such a wonderful blessing to our facility this year. I pray God will continue to bless you as you endeavor to further the cause of Christ and strive to bless others by following His words, “I was in prison, and ye came unto me.”

A short note of thanks to  Fr. Cuddy, Fr. James and Deacon Buddy, the people of the Gulf Coast and all of the staff, support staff, volunteers, parishioners of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

We at SVdP Society would like our caring St. Thomas family to know how helpful your offerings are to us when you “drop” your gifts in the Poor Boxes located on the east and west side entrances of the church. Your offerings help us to help the poor in our community. Thank you and know we pray for our church family.

Thank you to all of those who participated and/or contributed to the Panama City mission trip. We were able to assist Mrs. B. with her house. We repaired the roof, cleaned moldy items, scrubbed walls, prepared kitchen for future repairs, and made her home feel like home again. Thank you, again, for all of your prayers and donations. We couldn’t have done it without your help!

Bishop Morin officiated at the Mass honoring deceased Irish priests on Jan 8. A reception followed in the Community Center which gave the priests an opportunity to say their farewells to one another and to visit with the many parishioners and visitors who attended the Mass.

If you have children enrolled in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade and have not received information regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation, please e-mail Ashlie Moran so the children can be added to our Confirmation e-mail list. Ashlie’s e-mail is youthministry@saintthomaslb.org

During the weekend of January 26-27, there will be a special collection for the Church in Latin America. For many living in Latin America and the Caribbean, a rising secular culture, and rural terrain, and a shortage of ministers make it difficult for people to practice the faith. Your donations fund religious education, marriage and family life programs, and seminarian and religious formation so people can grow closer to Christ. Please prayerfully consider supporting this collection to share your faith with our brothers and sisters in Latin America and the Caribbean. Thank you!

St Joseph’s Helping Hands committee first meeting of 2019 will be Jan 24 at 6 pm in the office conference room. St. Joseph’s Helping hands has changed the workday back to the first Saturday of each month beginning in February.

The next Pastoral Council meeting is scheduled for Mon, Feb 4 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, including a summary of the presentation, to Pastoral Council at the email address secretary@saintthomaslb.org or Pastoral Council, P.O. Box 1529, Long Beach, MS 39560. The deadline for submission is Jan 22.

The Long Beach Historical Society has 2019 calendars for sale featuring St. Thomas School through the years, that feature Religious Faculty and students. For more information, contact Eddie Ware at 228-697-5998 or eddie@erware.com.