St. Thomas the Apostle

1. The St. Thomas Parish Council would like to announce the winners of this year’s election. Mary Larson and Bob Runkle are our two newly elected Parish Council members. Many thanks to all who participated. We had a very active voter response and we appreciate the generous participation by so many to serve our parish.

2. Purposefully Catholic is the new lens by which we approach Faith Formation, Sacramental Prep and an overall growth in holiness and community at our local parishes. Our season has already begun and we appreciate all of the participation both in PC at Home and PC at Church! If you would like more information or to sign up, please visit our website or visit our Purposefully Catholic information table in the Connector and bulletin board in the Vestibule.

3. Saturday, Oct. 24^th at 2pm we will have the Blessing of the Animals in the back parking lot behind the Mission House. Please feel free to bring your pets to take part in this special celebration of God’s creatures!

4. Today is World Mission Sunday, we recognize that we have many financial asks and appreciate your support as we raise funds for this worldwide Catholic collection for the poor. Envelopes are located in the back of the church.

5. Please join us after mass in the Mission House for a reception celebrating our newly ordained, Deacon Andy Finney. May God bless him and his wife, Roxanne, for their ‘Yes’ to serve Christ and our church in this way.

Current Practices for Public Masses during times of COVID-19 Precautions

In alignment with Governor Little's Phase 4 CDC protocols:

• The faithful should not shake hands or hug at the Sign of Peace, nor hold hands during the Lord's Prayer;
• There will be no distribution of the Precious Blood at this time;
• Only clergy will distribute communion, in order to reduce the number of people who may come into contact with the faithful;
• Complimentary masks are available at all entrances as of July 23rd.
• Stay home if you feel sick.
• All hymnals, missals & prayer cards in the pews will remain removed (so as not to spread germs).
• After mass socials, gatherings and receptions are SUSPENDED until further notice from the bishop.
• A distance of 6 feet must be maintained between individuals:
  • Families and couples count as an individual;
  • Ushers will assist in seating and maintaining the six-feet rule.
  • Overflow seating is available in the Mission House and Connector.