Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
Saint Thomas
We, the parish family of Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, proclaim our belief in the message and mission of Jesus Christ. We are committed to sharing our time, talent and treasure through worship, spiritual formation and outreach.
We, the parish family of Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, proclaim our belief in the message and mission of Jesus Christ.
We are committed to sharing our time, talent and treasure through worship, spiritual formation and outreach.
English Mass – Sat. 5:30PM – Sun. 8AM & 11AM
Misa en Español – Sun. 12:30PM
Reconciliation – Sat. 4PM-5PM
Letter from Father Jantz
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We come this weekend to the Feast of Pentecost, the conclusion of the Easter season. Or maybe to put it a bit better, the fulfillment of the Easter season, when the mystery of Jesus’ Resurrection changed the lives and hearts of the disciples. With their experience of the sacraments of the first Easter, they received the Holy Spirit, and they began to preach Christ to the world.
I think we’re at a similar point of transition here at St. Thomas in 2023. We’ve been celebrating the new presence of Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection to so many people in so many ways for the past couple months: about 100 disciples confirmed, and about 120 young people receiving First Holy Communion. Not to mention many baptisms (about 85 in the past year!), and the People of God gathering each week to continue experiencing what Christ has done for us. And now we come to the end of Easter.
Before we head out into the long, green season—Ordinary Time, the time of the Church and the time of our mission—we gather to be renewed by the power of the Holy Spirit. I’d ask you to join me in praying for his power and guidance for our parish over the coming months:
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. Enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created, and you will renew the face of the earth. Amen!
God Bless,
Father Jantz
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Vacation Bible School 6/26-6/30
Registration is open for this year's Vacation Bible School! VBS will be offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church the week of June 26-June 30, 2023. It will be for children from age 3 to students who have completed 4th grade. We are in need of volunteers for our upcoming VBS program! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Andrea Lavin at 659-209-8146 (text or call) or register on our VBS website below.
Greene County Mission June 3 & June 5-9
This year St. Thomas will again take an active role in managing a project for the Greene County Mission. Bob Picou will coordinate with the Sisters of Eutaw (Missionaries Guadalupanas of the Holy Spirit), St. Thomas parishioners, as well as other participating parishes. Pictures of the projects will be available for viewing on a poster board in the back of the church in the coming weeks. The schedule for Greene County Mission this year is Saturday June 3rd & then Monday thru Friday June 5th - 9th. Additional details will be posted on the Greene County Poster Board in the back of church. Sister Marta is scheduled to speak at all Masses on May 6th & 7th. Sister Marta & Bob Picou will be available after each Mass to answer questions. If anyone is interested in supporting the mission, make your check to St. Thomas noting on the check that it is for Greene County and put it in any of the collection baskets.
Faith Formation Teachers Needed
We are in need of Catechists' teachers for our Faith Formation classes. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Katy or Magda at 205-643-2659.
Faith Formation Registration
If your child is receiving Sacraments, make sure their baptism certificates are on file in the office of Faith Formation.There will be another opportunity for new registration for Faith Formation for 2023-2024 in August of 2023. The dates will be announced closer to the month of August. if this is your first year in coming please bring your child's baptism certificate. Please, keep in mind that you must be register as a member here at St. Thomas. If any information is needed please contact the Director Magda Rivera at 205-643-2659.
Social Concerns Committee 5/27-28
The Social Concerns Committee will be collecting non-perishables for the Shelby Emergency Assistance food bank on the weekend of May 27-28. Please place items in the boxes so marked in the gathering area.
Manna Ministries
Manna Ministries is hosting a shoe drive fundraiser until June 30th. They are accepting gently used and new shoes in all styles and sizes. For more information you may contact Joanne Fondren at 205-365-7435.
Knights of Columbus Meat Sale Memorial Day 5/27-28
The Knights are taking orders for their smoked meat sale for Memorial Day after the masses in the gathering space. Orders will be available for pickup after the masses on Memorial Day weekend, May 27th and 28th. $35 pork butts (7–8 lbs) / $35 Italian sausage (5 lbs) / $20 ribs (whole rack) / $15 chickens (whole)
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Ministries
At St. Thomas, we have a wide variety of ministries, such as our Hispanic ministry, youth and college ministries, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, our Faith Formation classes for students grades 1-10, and our Confirmation and First Communion programs.
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Giving
Instead of donating at the weekend masses, you can donate online via Faith Direct! You can choose to make a one-time donation or to start a recurring weekly or monthly payment. If you save your login, you can come back and change your banking info or pledge amount any time.
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Resources
Faith Formation HandbookDetails about registration for Faith Formation classes at St. Thomas and children's preparation for the sacraments