Entries for June 2021

The Divine Mercy Ministry invites you to join on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00PM as Deacon Jacques Philippeaux leads the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy over the phone.  To participate: First dial: 1-209-399-9053 Then when prompted, enter:  425-436-6397 Then when pr...

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May 2021 Summary   This month, our pantry served 54 individuals in 28 households, distributing 61 bags of pantry items and $445 in gift cards.  The St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Family donated 68 bags of pantry items, $865 in gift cards and $660 in financial donations.  Details ...

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If your child is entering the first grade in public school, or is in an older grade and has not attended Religious Education classes, it is time to register.  In order to be prepared for the sacraments, the children must attend classes from grades 1 through 8.  If you haven’t registe...

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In accordance with new diocesan guidelines, mask wearing and social distancing are now optional at Mass.  You may choose to do whatever you think is best for your own safety and that of your neighbor.  Please respect one another's feelings, remembering that some people are still unvacc...

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Now that the protocols concerning COVID-19 have eased, we are able to resume Morning Prayer led by Deacon John every Tuesday before the 9:00 Mass.  Beginning next Tuesday, June 22, we will have Morning Prayer beginning at 8:40am in the Lower Church.  If you plan to go to the 9:00 Mass, com...

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Msgr. Maniscalco was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1971.  He celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination on Saturday, May 29, 2021.  St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners and clergy gathered with him - as did his sister, Ann - as he celebrated a special Mass to mark this oc...

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Clients without permanent housing, those waiting for benefits to start or re-start, those requiring guidance or information on resources, or those just passing through, are our most challenging clients.  Human Services, and sometimes the Rectory Office, frequently supply them with an "Emer...

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