Friday, November 1, is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass will be celebrated in the Church at 7:30, 12:15 and 5:30. There will be NO Eucharistic Adoration on Friday due to the Holy Day.
Join us in the Gathering Hall after mass on Oct. 26 & Oct. 27 for a "Sweet Treat" or two:) Proceeds will assist us in purchasing Teddy Bears for residents of St. Catherine's Center for Children, and gifts of warmth for those in need this Christmas! Thank you for making a SWEET Difference!
Creation Care Team invites you to come and listen to Pope Frances as he answers today's global questions about death, social justice, immigration, ecology, wealth inequality, materialism and role of the family. Free popcorn, treats and pizza will be sold for $1.00 a slice. Please join us! (rated PG thematic material includes images of suffering). HOPE Hour
All are welcome to join us in solidarity with our Sister Parish in Yucatan Mexico as we remember our faithful departed with the Bilingual Rosary Saturday Nov. 2, at 6pm in the church. Bring a photo of a loved one for our Altar of the Dead. Light Mexican refreshments will be served in Gathering Hall as we continue to celebrate Dia de Muertos Day of the Dead! Sponsored by our Pueblo to People Ministry & Youth Ministry. HOPE Hour
We have much to report this week. First, we are within $2,000 of our Bishop's Appeal goal. Second, we have the Mass schedule for All Saints Day on Friday, November 1. Third, we urge you to shop on AmazonSmile and designate St. Thomas Church or School as your charity. Finally, we congratulate those receiving the Sacraments of Baptism and Marriage. Click on the news item to read the full article.
We are around $4,000 away from our Bishop's Appeal goal. If you haven't sent in your pledge, please be generous. Also, we welcome more new parishioners. Finally, a REMINDER that the office are CHURCH are closed Monday for the Columbus Day observance. Click on the news item to see the full article.
Faith Formation families please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for class assignments. If you have not received an email please contact the Faith Formation Office. Faith Formation families are encouraged to pray the Hail Mary each day this week as they prepare to start a new year of Faith Formation. ☺
Join us this Sunday Oct. 6 at 6pm in the church as we honor our Mother Mary with the Parish Rosary. Students involved in our Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Programs will lead us in Prayer. Toiletries will be collected for St. John/St. Ann's Outreach Center. Thank you for Making a Difference! Our Parent/Student WELCOME BACK meeting will follow the Rosary at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you!