St. Thomas the Apostle

1. Thank you for your presence at mass - both in person and through our livestream channel. Please note: Bishop Peter’s "Dispensation from the Sunday Obligation for those 60 and older, for those who are immunocompromised and for those whose anxiety about their health makes them apprehensive about attending Mass" remains in place. 

2. We are excited to announce that Purposefully Catholic will be our new lense by which we approach faith formation and catechesis for all ages and stages in life! This is a community-wide effort as we begin to work on a united front with Pope St. Pius the X to support a life that's 'Purposefully Catholic.' This does however, mean that our previously distributed Religious Education Registration forms are now outdated. More information is coming and we will reach out to all families, catechists and inquirers who have already signed up for classes this year! In the meantime please mark your calendars for our Purposefully Catholic Kick-off Weekend scheduled for Sept. 26th/27th after all of the masses!

3. For 25 years, Holy Family Catholic School has welcomed all families seeking a high quality, faith-based education regardless of their economic means.  The SUCCESS Annual Campaign funds scholarships for our students, which in turn allows us to pay our excellent teachers and staff a fair and just wage, maintain our beautiful facility and, most importantly, fulfill our mission to promote excellence in education-both spiritually and academically-for the whole person, thereby nourishing the gifts uniquely given to each by God.  Next weekend, principle Bridgit Arkoosh will share details on how you can support Holy Family Catholic School!


4. Effective the week of September 26^th, our sacramental schedule will undergo several changes in order to meet the needs of our growing parish and new initiatives like Purposefully Catholic.

• Sunday morning confessions will be cancelled in light of the many other hours offered throughout the week.
• Tuesday’s silent Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be moved an hour ahead, to 6pm, and
• Tuesday’s confessions will be moved to Wednesdays, during Fire & Light - our new offering of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with music from 6pm-7pm.
• Note our website and monthly calendar insert for details.

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.