April 20, 2025
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Alleluia, Christ is risen! Happy Easter to the whole parish! Thank you so much to everyone who is able to celebrate this important day with us—the Resurrection of Christ is truly the center of the Christian year, just as the day of his Rising is the center of all history. I’d also like to give a warm word of welcome to our guests and visitors this weekend. Thank you for being present with us, and that we are happy you are here. Know that you’re welcome any time as part of our parish family of faith. I would also add an acknowledgement of everyone who reads our bulletin but is unable to physically join us at Sunday Mass, for a variety of reasons. I pray that you experience the love of the risen Lord Jesus in this Easter season, bringing peace to you despite the struggles. If you’re homebound and don’t currently have any to bring you Communion, just give us a call at the Church! As we move into the seven weeks of Easter joy, let me mention one particular opportunity we have to gather as a community. Next Sunday, at 9:30am, we will be having our annual Divine Mercy observances. This occasion is such a wonderful occasion to encounter God’s healing and forgiving. I look forward to being inspired by the love of the People of God for the Lord Jesus. All are welcome to join us. Through the intercession of Blessed Mary, Mother of Mercy and Sign of our Hope, and St. Thomas, our patron, may we all know the joy of the Risen Christ in this Easter season. God bless,
Father Jantz
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St Thomas parish currently has two diocesan tribunal certified advocates for the marriage annulment process. Deacon David and Ann Hicks are available to serve as advocates for parish members that may have questions about the annulment procedures or may be considering the annulment process. Please contact Deacon David or Ann Hicks if you have questions or need further assistance.
FORMED is a digital platform that offers access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations, and e-Books. There is a wealth of information about the Catholic Faith on this platform. St. Thomas Parish has purchased a subscription to this service for all parishioners. To register: go to Formed.org at the link below, enter our parish code, CV4M7B, create a personal account with your user name/email and password.
St. Thomas the Apostle will celebrate monthly Memorial Masses to honor our friends and family who have gone to the house of the Father. These Masses will take place every 2nd Thursday at 6pm in Spanish and every 3rd Thursday at 9am in English, and all are welcome to attend. Please contact Sr. Amanda Magdalena (sramanda@stthomascatholic.com or 205-358-1973) to add the names of your deceased loved ones or if you have any questions.
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama announces the celebration of monthly Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church the second Thursday of each month. Come worship and praise and enjoy coming together to give glory to God. Confessions are at 6:15 pm, Praise Music at 6:30 pm and Mass begins at 7:00 pm. Individual prayer is available after Mass. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! For more information, contact Ray Makofsky at 205-999-8947.
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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