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Entries for December 2020

Funeral Arrangements for Msgr. Alesandro
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. Msgr. John A. Alesandro who died on Sunday at St. Pius Residence.  A wake will be held in the Main Church on Friday, January 1, 2:00-5:00pm.  The Mass of Transferral will be celebrated in the Main Church at 7:30pm that evening.  The Fu...

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Time Change for Sacrament of Reconciliation
This Saturday, January 2, confessions will be heard from 1:00pm until 2:00pm in the Parish Center.  Next Saturday, January 9, they will return to their regular time of 11:00am until 12:00pm.

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Celebrate Mary, Mother of God

Posted on December 26, 2020 in: General News

Celebrate Mary, Mother of God
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is on Friday, January 1st.  The schedule of Masses is as follows:   Thursday, December 31st 5:00PM Main Church*   Friday, January 1st 9:00AM Chapel 12:10PM Main Church   The Rectory Office is closed on January 1st. ...

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Celebrating Christmas At Home (December 25, 2020)
While Bishop Barres continues to offer a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days, participation in televised Masses is certainly one way to continue worshipping. Below is a format for you to use in your own household perhaps at the usual time you would have come to C...

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Message from the Pastor about Christmas Masses
I am writing to update you on our Christmas Masses at St. Thomas the Apostle. My joy in celebrating our Savior’s birth is tempered this year by the limits the pandemic has placed on us.  The space available in our church and chapel is only a fraction of what is usually the case.  ...

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Christmas 2020

Posted on December 23, 2020 in: General News

Christmas 2020
Many thanks to everyone who participated in our survey about Christmas Masses.  Your responses were important in making decisions about how best to celebrate Christmas as safely as possible at St. Thomas the Apostle this year. Learn what has been planned for this year's Christmas Masses ...

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Announcement about 9:00AM Mass on Sunday, Dec. 13
A volunteer attending the 9:00AM Mass on Sunday and helping to prepare for later Masses on Sunday morning, 12/13, has been diagnosed with COVID-19.  The parishioner wore a mask, was not exhibiting any symptoms and did not have extended contact with anyone else.  Based on our contact tracin...

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Rectory Office Closed Today

Posted on December 17, 2020 in: General News

Rectory Office Closed Today
The Rectory Office is closed today, Thursday, December 17, due to inclement weather.

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Angel Giving Tree Thank You!

Posted on December 15, 2020 in: General News

Angel Giving Tree Thank You!
Like many Holiday Traditions, the current health crisis forced our 2020 Angel Giving Tree to change – we created a ‘virtual’ tree to be filled with gift card Angels and Share-a-Gift donation presents. What didn’t change though, was the generosity and love of the St. Thom...

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Cash Calendars Make Great Gifts!

Posted on December 14, 2020 in: General News

Cash Calendars Make Great Gifts!
The 2021 Cash Calendars are now available...Just $20 per calendar gives you 150 chances to win prizes totaling $5,800!  Winning tickets are re-entered after each pick.  CLICK HERE for the calendar and entry form! Return the entry form to the Rectory or in the co...

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Baby Jesus Blessing

Posted on December 06, 2020 in: General News

Baby Jesus Blessing
Bring the Baby Jesus from your Nativity set or another symbol of the Baby Jesus from your home for a special blessing this Advent.  Come to any Mass the weekend of December 12-13, where you will be asked to stand in place and hold your symbol to be blessed.  Masses that weekend will be ...

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Celebrate the Immaculate Conception

Posted on December 01, 2020 in: General News

Celebrate the Immaculate Conception
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Tuesday, December 8th.  The schedule of Masses is as follows: Eve of Holy Day: Monday, December 7th 7:30 PM Main Church   Holy Day: Tuesday, December 8th 7:45 AM Main Church 9:00 AM Chapel 12:10 PM...

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