In This Update
Live Stream Mass Links - May 28
Memorial Day Prayer
May Lunch Bunch - Friday, May 26
First Summer 2023 Life Teen Event: The Little Mermaid
LAST CHANCE: 2023 VBS Registration
Steubenville West, Tucson AZ - July 14 - 16
WWMIN Prayer Guide
Youth Ministry Mentoring
Introducing: Alpha Youth Series
Parish Links
Live Stream Mass Links - May 28
Fr. Pat Crino celebrates 11:30 AM Mass for Pentecost Sunday.
Holy Eucharist will be distributed Sunday 4:00 - 4:30 PM in the courtyard for those who view Mass online and wish to receive.
Memorial Day Prayer
God of power and mercy,
you destroy war and put down
earthly pride.
Banish violence from our midst
Banish violence from our midst
and wipe away our tears,
that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.
Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause
that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.
Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause
of freedom and bring them safely
into your kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
into your kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: USCCB
Memorial Day is Monday, May 29.
May Lunch Bunch
Friday, May 26
8:30 AM
Parish Hall
Be among the volunteers who make 1,000 sandwiches (in less than 30 minutes) for lunch bags to feed the hungry at the Casa Maria Soup Kitchen.
Tickets - The Little Mermaid
The first of several events on the Summer 2023 Life Teen Schedule happens this Friday, May 26 at 7:15 PM. It is an opportunity to view together the 2023 movie release, The Little Mermaid.
Youth Ministry has purchased the tickets. To get yours (quickly), contact either our newly designated Assistant Youth Minister, Tyler Irving at tirving@diocesetucson.org (who continues to serve as the Director of our Sunday 5:00 PM Laudate Choir) or Deacon Ed at 520-577-8780, extension 111 or edwardsheffer1@gmail.com.
LAST CHANCE!
2023 VBS Registration
VBS registration closes May 30. Ensure your kids K - 5 don't miss out.
VBS dates: June 12 - 16
VBS hours: 8:45 AM - Noon
Direct questions to Rob Weierman, Director of Religious Education at rweierman@diocesetucson.org or
520-577-8780, extension 124.
Steubenville West 2023
Tucson Convention Center
Tucson, AZ
July 14 - 16
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish has secured twenty-five spots, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your teen will be chaperoned by our Compliant Certified Core Team. The Steubenville West Presenting Team includes Fr. Mike Schmitz, Josh Blakesley, David Calavitta and Mari Pablo.
Cost is $350 per person. Fee includes the three-day Conference, hotel stay at the Hilton Doubletree, meals and t-shirt.
Cost is $350 per person. Fee includes the three-day Conference, hotel stay at the Hilton Doubletree, meals and t-shirt.
Parents, don't let your teen miss out on this opportunity!
Walking With Moms In Need Prayer Guide
Youth Ministry Mentoring
Are you interested in exploring and being mentored in youth ministry? Living our Catholic faith is fundamentally about seeking to be in a deeper relationship with Jesus and then evangelizing what we encounter about Jesus to others.
Our STAP Youth Core Team plans and provides weekly experiences to high school teens, helping lead them closer to Jesus, so they might fall in love with him and his message.
Pray over the call to become one of our Core Team Members. If you are college age or older and are interested in exploring being a part of a dynamic ministry team, call Deacon Ed Sheffer at 520-577-8780, extension 111 or email him at edwardsheffer1@gmail.com.
Introducing: Alpha Youth Series
Sundays, June 4 through August 13
1:30 - 3:00 PM
We all would like to have greater meaning to the life questions we have, feel safe in this unsecure world and know that there is a true purpose to our lives.
On consecutive Sunday afternoons on campus, come and be a part of a safe, fun, and engaging community at St. Thomas the Apostle Life Teen Youth Group, where we will hold our new Alpha Youth Series. Food, energy drinks, and friendship will be provided.
We welcome 8th grade graduates, high schoolers, and Seniors who graduated this May. No sign-up necessary; consider yourself invited.
