In This Update
Sunday Mass General Obligation Restored, effective July 1
Invitation to June 13 XLT
Pope's Monthly Prayer Intention for June
Fr. Callistus' Fourth Anniversary of Ordination to Priesthood
Reminder - Bishop Barron's CATHOLICISM Series
Parish Links
Sunday Mass General Obligation Restored
Bishop Edward Weisenburger restored the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation effective July 1. Last year, public health guidance kept people from group activities, so Bishop dispensed from the obligation to relieve us temporarily from the spiritual duty.
BRIEFLY what it means to you:
1. All healthy Catholics are obliged to return to participation in Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. Vigil Mass participation fulfills the obligation.
2. Those with a chronic health condition are exempt.
3. Those who provide direct care for the vulnerably ill are exempt.
4. Those with a compromised immune system are exempt.
5. Those with any other health condition that leaves them unable to be vaccinated are exempt.
6. As always (including before the pandemic), anyone who is sick or feels sick on any given weekend Mass day, is expected to exercise good judgment and exhibit care and concern for their fellow parishioners and remain home.
2. Those with a chronic health condition are exempt.
3. Those who provide direct care for the vulnerably ill are exempt.
4. Those with a compromised immune system are exempt.
5. Those with any other health condition that leaves them unable to be vaccinated are exempt.
6. As always (including before the pandemic), anyone who is sick or feels sick on any given weekend Mass day, is expected to exercise good judgment and exhibit care and concern for their fellow parishioners and remain home.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish will continue to provide live stream Sunday Mass online for those who are exempt (numbers 2 - 6) and cannot join us in person.
To read Bishop's full statement, click the button below.
Invitation to XLT
Come! Worship and adore our Lord at St. Thomas the Apostle's XLT event - Sunday, June 13 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the Church. This month's theme is Intimacy - To Intimately Know God.
XLT stands for “exalt.” It is an evening of prayer open to our entire parish community and includes praise and worship, a message and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intention for June: The beauty of marriage
Let us pray for young people who are preparing for marriage with the support of a Christian community: may they grow in love, with generosity, faithfulness and patience.
Fr. Callistus' Fourth Anniversary of Ordination to Priesthood
Last Thursday Fr. Callistus celebrated a private Mass of Thanksgiving in the Chapel on the occasion of his Fourth Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. Concelebrating were five of his closest brother priests plus one of Tucson's present seminarians serving.
Blessings to Fr. Callistus on many, many more years of faithful service.