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Our second collection is for the Retirement Fund for Religious.  Many senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests served for little or no pay.  Today, religious communities often do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs.  Your gift helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious.

Because of the high rate of infant mortality, the Mississippi State Department of Health-Fetal and Infant Mortality Review initiative (FIMR) began here in south Mississippi in 2012. Memorial Hospital in Gulfport will be starting monthly bereavement support group meetings for this select and special group of parents

Begin the last week of Advent by joining us for this beautiful story, retold by our middle school youth. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

We will be watching Mickey's Christmas Carol with an ice cream sundae bar, creating a Christmas Ornament for the tree, and participating in Santa's Secret Workshop, sponsored by the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.  All items in Santa’s Secret Workshop are under $10 and gift wrapping is free!

Samples for viewing and order forms are available in the East Foyer.

The trees are in the East Foyer, one for children and another for elderly residents in nursing homes.

Give in thanksgiving. “The nuns left a lasting impression on me,” writes a donor. “I shall always be grateful for my Catholic education.” Please join in thanking the thousands of senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who worked tirelessly to educate the young and serve those in need.

Presentation Sisters Lucan, Co Dublin Ireland  K78A6Y5   Email:  ellen18091@gmail.com

Mrs. Alice Necaise loom knits hats and scarves for less fortunate and homeless persons in need. If you have yarn to donate to her effort please contact her by phone or email.

Funds donated to us are used to help those less fortunate in our local community. It is only through your generosity and the support of our pastor, Fr. Cuddy, that we are able to provide food and financial help to those in need.

November 17, 2019 marks the third annual World Day of the Poor. In 2017, Pope Francis suggested the Catholic Church set aside one day each year when communities can “reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel.” He designated this day as the World Day of the Poor, and it will be celebrated on the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time each year.

You are invited to video presentations by some of the most trusted Catholic teachers in the world to guide you through the breadth, depth, and richness of the Catholic faith. When: Sun, 10:15-11:00 Where: SRE Bldg Meeting Rm

The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring two Angel Trees this year. On Nov 16 the trees will appear in the East Foyer, one for children and another for elderly residents in nursing homes. Please place your unwrapped gift purchases under the tree no later than Dec 16.

This weekend our parish will take up a collection to benefit the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), USA, a triennial collection approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Please prayerfully consider a contribution to this special collection to support active-duty military men and women and their families. This includes members of our parish.

On Saturday, October 26, Susan Samson received the Lumen Christi Award. Latin for "Light of Christ” this annual award is presented to a distinguished volunteer each year. Recipients devote their time and skills without pay and are inspirations to others who serve.

This weekend, Saint Vincent de Paul Society is handing out bags for food donations. Your donations will be used in Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families. Please give generously by November 17th!

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED On Monday, November 4th at 6pm there will be a Memorial Mass at St. Thomas for all who have died between Nov 1, 2018 and Nov 1, 2019.  If you would like to bring a picture of your dearly departed loved one, we would love to have them on display, in the church, for the month of November.  Please pick up your pictures from the church after November 30th. 

On Nov 2 & 3, Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be handing out bags for food donations. Your donations will be used in Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families. Please plan ahead and remember your generosity is greatly appreciated!

In addition to the CORNHOLE tournament there is an opportunity for bakers to compete in a dessert challenge! Submit your best dessert for judging! Join us on Sunday November 10th Bring your dessert from 11:00am to Noon Judging begins at 1:00pm

Edge and Life Teen youth ministry is excited to announce that we will be having a CORNHOLE Tournament! Sunday, November 10, 2019. Pulled Pork Sandwiches or plates will also be available for purchase.