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. |
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| President: | Nancy Turlak |
| Vice President: | Gabriella Borchard |
| Secretary: | Mary Lehnertz |
| Treasurer: | Juanita Borba |
Up Coming Events:
| LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR SACRAMENTAL PREP FOR FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION | Sep. 19, 2018 |
| Session 3 of the Bible and the Sacraments | Sep. 20, 2018 |
Lesson 4: On a Mission for God |
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| High (Sung) Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Sep. 23, 2018 |
1:00 pm; Confessions from 12:15 - 12:45 pm |
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| Session 4 of the Bible and the Sacraments | Sep. 26, 2018 |
Lesson 5: The Sacrificial Offering 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
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| CCD - Grades K - 5 | Sep. 26, 2018 |
3:00 to 5:00 pm - Begins in the church |
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| Youth Group - Grades 6 - 12 | Sep. 26, 2018 |
Begins in the parish hall - 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
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| Session 4 of the Bible and the Sacraments | Sep. 27, 2018 |
Lesson 5: The Sacrificial Offering - 6:30 to 8:30 pm |
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| Confirmation Classes for the One Year Program | Oct. 2, 2018 |
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
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| Adoration Hour for Priestly Vocations | Oct. 3, 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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| Session 5 of the Bible and the Sacraments | Oct. 3, 2018 |
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the parish hall |
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| CCD - Grades K - 5 | Oct. 3, 2018 |
3:30 - 5:00 - Begins in the Church |
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| Youth Group - Grades 6-12 | Oct. 3, 2018 |
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
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| Session 5 of the Bible and the Sacraments | Oct. 4, 2018 |
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the parish hall |
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| First Friday Mass | Oct. 5, 2018 |
8:00 a.m. |
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| First Saturday Mass | Oct. 6, 2018 |
8:00 a.m. |
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| Parents of Infants and Children - Baptism Classes - Spanish Language | Oct. 6, 2018 |
9:00 a.m. Side Vestibule - |
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| High (Sung) Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Oct. 7, 2018 |
1:00 pm; Confessions available before Mass from 12:15-12:45 |
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| CCD - Grades K-5 | Oct. 10, 2018 |
3:00 to 5:00 - Begins in the Church |
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| CCD - Grades K-5 | Oct. 10, 2018 |
3:00 to 5:00 - Begins in the Church |
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| Youth Group - Grades 6 - 12 | Oct. 10, 2018 |
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
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| Low Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Oct. 14, 2018 |
| Confirmation Classes for the One Year Program | Oct. 16, 2018 |
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. |
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| High (Sung) Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Oct. 21, 2018 |
1:00 pm; Confessions are available before Mass from 12:15 - 12:45. |
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| Low Latin Mass at Old St. Francis, Bend | Oct. 28, 2018 |
| Saturday Night Live Catholic Style - From Muslim to Catholic | Nov. 3, 2018 |
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| Red Cross Blood Drive | Nov. 21, 2018 |
THE RED CROSS URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR TYPE AT THE ST. THOMAS PARISH CENTER FROM 9:30 AM TO 2:30 PM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 30. YOU CAN CONTACT DONNA JENSEN AT THE CHURCH OFFICE FOR AVAILABLE DONATION TIMES, OR GO TO www.redcrossblood.org. ACCESS "SEARCH BY ZIP CODE," PLUG IN 97756, FIND THE ST. THOMAS BLOOD DRIVE, AND CLICK ON "MAKE AN APPT." YOU MAY ALSO CALL 1-800-733-2767. SEE YOU THERE! DON'T FORGET TO VISIT www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass TO SHORTEN YOUR WAIT TIME ON THE DAY OF YOUR DONATION. |
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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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