“WOW! You work fast!” exclaimed Catholic Charities Maternity Services when Ted pulled up with our truck load of baby wipes and diapers! St. James/St. Francis Food Pantry was hit twice by our parish this past week! “WE couldn’t do what we do without your support! St. Thomas is always generous!” THANK YOU ST. THOMAS FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH & NEIGHBORS! YOU my FAMILY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! “Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you!” Yes Mary, the Lord is with US!! God Bless YOU!

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

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!

We invite you and your family to join us at our Parish Picnic! Yummy food, games and fun! Youth Ministry is supervising some of our games and craft table. Any support you can give would be most appreciated:) Sign up using the Sign up Genie link that was emailed to you. If you did not receive one please email Mary Ann at Mhospodar@stthomas-church.org. Hope to see you at the picnic!

CONGRATUALTIONS TO OUR NEWLY CONFIRMED! BLESSINGS TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY!

Spring Fling Bake Sale! Pies, cakes, breads, cookies and more!!  After all masses weekend of March 23 in the Gathering Hall! All proceeds benefit the 2019 NCYC Team!  Thank you for your support!

NCYC Spring Fling Breakfast March 24 8:30am-noon in the school! Eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, tea & coffee. Tickets: donation of $7 for 1 ticket or 4 tickets for $25. Tickets will be sold after all masses weekend of March 9 and March 16 or can be purchased in our Faith Formation Office 9am-2pm Mon.-Thurs. All proceeds to benefit our 2019 NCYC.  Thank you for your support!

Consider donating a NEW Hat, Underwear or fleece throw, Gloves, Socks for our homeless neighbors in our area. A collection bin is the Gathering Hall, sponsored by Youth Ministry & Faith Formation Programs. We are hosting a pot luck on Saturday Nov. 17 at 6pm where we will learn more about HUGS USA program and assist in creating gift bags for our neighbors. Please sign up in the Gathering Hall. Thank you for your generosity & HUGS!

Adoration Sunday Feb. 25, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Chapel. Come and spend some time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Our Spooktacular Pancake Breakfast Oct. 29 & Bake Sale is this weekend Tickets are $6 or 4 or $20. All proceeds will benefit our students attending the National Catholic Youth Conference in November! Breakfast will feature pancakes, sausage, and eggs! Please consider joining us for fellowship and a delicious breakfast! Tickets are available in our Faith Formation Office and will be sold the day of the breakfast! This weekend we honor and give thanks to all of our Faith Formation Volunteers for Echoing God’s word and living a life of discipleship! Volunteers will receive a special blessing at all masses this weekend!

Long Walk for Water October 15 - You and your family are invited to join our Creation Care Team on A Long Walk for Water, Sunday October 15, 1 pm-2:30pm in our church. Join us in prayer and solidarity with our neighbors in Kenya! Sign up in the Gathering Hall and a pledge to walk one, two or three miles round trip on the Rail Trail. If you are unable to join us for the walk consider sponsoring a family who is walking! Please remember to do your part to conserve our precious gift...Water! All donations and pledges will be used for our second water project in the African Sand Dam Foundation. Refreshments will be served following the walk. Together we can make a difference! Questions please contact Rose Ann Garry: ragarry2@verizon.net or Mary Ann: mhospodar@stthomas-church.org

The youth of the parish will be serving up pancakes in the school cafeteria to support the NCYC trip to Indianapolis.