In This Update
Live Stream Mass Links - October 10
'Protocols' Masses
Confessions by Appointment - October 10 - 15
St. Vincent de Paul - Stuff the Truck - October 16, 17
Alpha - Exploring Life's Big Questions
Parent Night - Serenity Now
St. Joseph - A Just Man
Parish Website Home Page Feature
Parish Links
Live Stream Mass Links - October 10
Fr. Ken Wolfe celebrates 9:30 AM Sunday Mass for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Holy Eucharist will be distributed Sunday 4:00 - 4:30 PM in the Parish courtyard for those who 'attend' Mass technologically and wish to receive.
'Protocols' Masses
We continue to celebrate Sunday Mass at 5:00 PM on Fridays and at 9:00 AM on Saturdays with social distancing and masks. These two protocol Masses are offered for parishioners who are more comfortable when everyone inside is wearing a mask and is maintaining social distance.
Wearing a mask is optional at our other weekend Masses. Please let friends and family know that there are opportunities for Sunday Mass with full protocols.
Confessions by Appointment - October 10 - 15
With Fr. Callistus on retreat next week, there will be no confessions by appointment. Rather, anyone who wishes to have his/her confession heard is encouraged to do so:
- Tuesday - prior to daily Mass in the church Music Room/Fr. Ken
- Wednesday - following daily Mass in the Parish Hall/Fr. Pat
- Thursday - prior to daily Mass in the church Music Room/Fr. Ken
- Saturday - 4:15 PM in the Parish Hall
Stuff the Truck - October 16, 17
This popular parish tradition was suspended for a couple of cycles due to pandemic protocols. Might you now have some/many household treasures with which you are eager to part?
Donations of clothing, household goods, books, small appliances, toys, etc. help the community's poor and needy. Proceeds from donated items sold at the thrift stores support programs that assist with rent, utilities, food, etc.
The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be parked in the southeast corner of the church parking lot on Saturday October 16 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM and on Sunday, October 17 from 7:00 AM - Noon.
Alpha - Exploring Life's Big Questions
Coming to St. Thomas the Apostle in January 2022 is Alpha - a series of meaningful dinner conversations focused on questions of life, faith and meaning. Each session will include time to connect with others, listen to a talk on some element of faith, followed by the opportunity for those gathered to share their questions and perspectives with the group.
More info will be revealed soon. If you have questions, call Deacon Ed at 520-577-8780, extension 111 or eMail him at edwardsheffer1@gmail.com.
Parent Night - Serenity Now
This Sunday, October 10 all St. Thomas the Apostle parents are welcome to attend:
Parent Night - Serenity Now
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Room Six
Anne Marie Sheffer, MS, MC, NCC, LPC will provide insight into mental health of youth.
St. Joseph - A Just Man
This month's reflection from Mundelein Seminary is from
Diana Arizmendi, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Formation, Saint Raymond de Penafort, Mount Prospect.
Diana Arizmendi, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Formation, Saint Raymond de Penafort, Mount Prospect.
Parish Website Home Page Feature
There resides - for those who are aficionados of Bishop Robert Barron - on our parish website home page (bottom right corner) an oft-changing video insight. Barron's newest released videos are updated as often as 2 - 3 times weekly and span a broad range of relevant spiritual topics. It's a simple way to discover a topic or two each month that may speak specifically to your current spiritual journey. Check it out periodically!