All Soul's day commemorates all of the faithful departed, and offers us the opportunity to aid the poor souls in purgatory by our prayers and devotions. In fact, an indulgence for the souls in purgatory is granted to the faithful who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray for the departed. Find out more: http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2017-11-02 There will be one Mass celebrated at St. Thomas on All Soul's Day at 12:15 PM in the chapel.

All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. All Saints' Day was formally started by Pope Boniface IV, who consecrated the Parthenon at Rome to the Virgin Mary and all the Martyrs on May 13 in 609 AD. Boniface IV also established All Souls' Day, which follows All Saints. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. and 12:15 and 5:30 p.m.

We have details about the Emergency Collection the diocese is taking up for the victims of this Fall's hurricanes, details about All Saints and all Souls Day liturgies, our new program to donate to the church and school through AmazonSmile,, details about how to buy tickets for the Hope for Homeless breakfast, welcome to new parishioners and please remember in your prayers Richard Cullen whose funeral will be on Saturday, October 27. Please click on the news event to see all the details.

Come and learn about the good works our ministries perform right here at St. Thomas! Discover how you and your family can participate too. There will be music, games, face painting, prizes, cider, donuts and a whole lot of treats! Wear your Halloween Custom, bring a bag for your treats & have some fun! Sponsored by our Youth Ministry CORE Team! Come out and support our young church and our participating ministries. We promise there will be something for everyone!

Be generous with your donations to Catholic Home Missions. Also details about the Hope for Homeless breakfast where St. Thomas Parish and School are being honored. Details in the full article which can be accessed by clicking on the news item.

We announce new Middle/High School Program Coordinators , the Columbus Day schedule, date for Virtus training and congratulations for weddings and a baptism. Click on the news item to see full details.