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 who have judged it prudent for their health and safety to stay at home remains in place until the final phase of the Governor’s directive, which, as of today, is June 26.

2. St. Thomas will honor our graduating High School Seniors at a 5pm Baccalaureate Mass on Trinity Sunday, June 7. Please contact the RelEd Office, Mrs. Dahmen, or Parish Office, Mrs. Edman to send in your HS senior’s name. All are welcome to attend!
 
3. Help make a difference in the life of a Holy Family Catholic School family by making a gift to our 24th Annual Auction Online Paddle Raise! We are striving to raise $100,000, with every dollar going to our general fund so that we can ensure tuition assistance and tuition relief for our students and their families during these unprecedented times. Visit www.hfcs-cda.org/donate to make a gift. Thank you for your support!

4. Join attorneys and founders of the Bioethics Defense Fund for a three evening presentation June 10 - 12 on some of the most important issues of our times.  June 10 - “What Roe has Wrought” - analysis of the controversial Supreme Court decisions and a glimpse into a post-Roe world.  June 11 - “Who’s Your Daddy?” - Human cloning, animal-human hybrids, three parent embryos and more.  June 12 - “Dying Well” - How to make moral decisions at the end of life, and why physician assisted suicide and euthanasia are not the answer.  Each talk will begin at 6 pm in the Church and will also be live-streamed for home viewing. 
 

Current Practices for Public Masses during times of Co-vid 19 Precautions

In alignment with Governor Little's Phase 1 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;
-Out of continuing concern for the health of others, the faithful are asked to receive communion on the hand;
-Only clergy will distribute communion, in order to reduce the number of people who may come into contact with the faithful;
-The faithful may wear masks to Mass if they desire.
-Stay home if you feel sick.
-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.
-All hymnals, missals & prayer cards in the pews will be removed temporarily (so as not to spread germs).
-After mass socials and gatherings are SUSPENDED until further notice from the Bishop.