St. Thomas Altar Society
 The St. Thomas Altar Society meets from September through May on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Altar Society Room in the Church Building. The 2017 Fall Kick-off potluck meeting will take place on Monday, September 11, in the Welcome Area of the Parish Hall. Officers serve for 2-year terms. Dues are $5.00 per year. Please go to the parish office and fill out a talent survey. Click Here for Altar Society Calendar of Events 2017-2018  QUILTERS MEET IN THE ALTAR SOCIETY ROOM EVERY TUESDAY AFTER THE 8:00 AM MASS UNTIL NOON. COME FOR HELP WITH YOUR PROJECTS AND TO HELP WITH THE CURRENT SOCIETY PROJECT. |
| Projects sponsored by the Altar Society during the year are: Rummage Sale in July, a Thanksgiving/Christmas Bazaar and Raffle in November, Mother's Day Bouquets and May Crowning of the Blessed Mother, and Cookie Sales in December and February. |
| The Altar Society takes care of the linens and flowers in the Church. The ladies put on a funeral luncheon for the family of a deceased parishioner. The Altar Society recently opened a religious item store. Items are available for sale before and after all Masses. |
| All women registered at St. Thomas belong to the Altar Society. You are invited to attend the meetings and become involved with our work for the church. Please come forward and offer your time and talent to our parish family. |
| Altar Society Gift Shop LOCATION: Vestibule of St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church |
| We offer rosaries, crucifixes, statues, Bibles, Children's books, prayer books and jewelry. Our mission is to provide devotional materials to help you practice and celebrate your faith. |
| HOURS: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am - 1:30 pm Sunday Se Habla Español Father Unger will bless all items purchased. |
| OFFICERS ARE: | |
| President: | Nancy Turlak |
| Vice President: | Gabriella Borchard |
| Secretary: | Mary Lehnertz |
| Treasurer: | Juanita Borba |
Up Coming Events:
| Northwest Catholic Women's Conference: | Jun. 22, 2018 |
June 22-23, Diocese of Baker Retreat Center at Powell Butte ~ Please join women from all around the Northwest to celebrate faith and fellowship. Speakers include Mary Lenaburg, Lorissa Horn, and Sr. Maximilian Marie O.P. and Mass with Bishop Cary. Ticket cost is $60 and May be purchased by visiting http://www.nwcwomen.com/Register.html |
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| High (Sung) Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Jun. 24, 2018 |
1:00 p.m. |
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| Hearts on Fire Prayer Group Mission - St. Francis of Bend | Jun. 25, 2018 |
Hearts On Fire prayer group meets Monday at 6:30 pm in the RCIA room. Join us for praise and worship and our video series: "The Wild Goose Is Loose." |
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| Red Cross Blood Drive | Jun. 29, 2018 |
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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| Annual St. Thomas Festival | Jul. 1, 2018 |
Potluck served from 1:00 - 2:00 pm; games 2:00 - 3:00 pm; music 1:00 - 300. Participating families are to bring a dish as follows - last names A-F: desserts; G-M: salads; N-Z: side dish or vegetables |
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| Low Latin Mass at St. Edwards in Sisters | Jul. 1, 2018 |
1:00 p.m. |
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| St. Thomas Feast Day | Jul. 3, 2018 |
Office is closed |
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| Adoration Hour for Priestly Vocations | Jul. 4, 2018 |
First Wednesday of the month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel or St. Joseph's Chapel as space permits. |
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| Fourth of July | Jul. 4, 2018 |
Mass at 9:00 a.m., and the office is closed. |
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| First Friday Mass | Jul. 6, 2018 |
8:00 a.m. |
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| First Saturday Mass | Jul. 7, 2018 |
8:00 a.m. |
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| Parents of Infants and Children - Baptism Classes - Spanish Language | Jul. 7, 2018 |
9:00 a.m. Side Vestibule - |
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| High (Sung) Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Jul. 8, 2018 |
1:00 pm |
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| Low Latin Mass at St. Edwards in Sisters | Jul. 18, 2018 |
1:00 p.m. |
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| Rummage Sale Drop-off | Jul. 18, 2018 |
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Gym |
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| Rummage Sale Drop-off | Jul. 19, 2018 |
9:00 am until 1:00 |
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| Altar Society Rummage Sale | Jul. 20, 2018 |
Save the date |
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| Altar Society Rummage Sale | Jul. 21, 2018 |
Save the Date |
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| High (Sung) Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Jul. 22, 2018 |
1:00 pm |
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| Low Latin Mass at St. Edwards in Sisters | Aug. 5, 2018 |
1:00 p.m. |
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| The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Mass | Aug. 14, 2018 |
6:00 p.m. |
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| The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holy Day of Obligation | Aug. 15, 2018 |
Mass at 8:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. THE OFFICE IS CLOSED |
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Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am & 10:00am, Spanish Mass 12:00 p.m.
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