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 2018 Fall Kick-off potluck meeting took place on Monday, September 10, in the Altar Society Room. 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 2018-2019 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: | Marjorie Joll |
Up Coming Events:
| No 8:00 am Mass | Apr. 11, 2019 |
| Mingle & Music Wine Social and Sarah Hart Concert | Apr. 13, 2019 |
Mingle & Music Wine Social and Sarah Hart Concert - Tickets are on sale in the parish office right now and in the church side vestibule on the following dates after Mass: March 16/17, 23/24, 30/31, 4/6 & 4/7 1) Concert Only ticket- $10 Any age but we recommend they 2) Combo ticket - $20 (Concert in Church - Combo tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here for a printable flyer.
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| Latin Mass at Old St. Francis Bend | Apr. 14, 2019 |
1:00 PM Sung Mass - Palms will be distributed
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| Soup and Bread - Bible Study (Penny Greig) | Apr. 17, 2019 |
Follows the 6:00 PM Mass in the Parish Center Gym. Our Lenten Soup and Bread experience is a small Lenten meal. Our meal reminds us of those who have little or nothing to eat. A donation basket is available each week. Your donations will be given to our local St. Vincent de Paul to help them in their aid to the poor. Please be generous. If you are not a part of any of the above groups but would like to donate soup and/or bread, please bring your soup and/or bread on whichever week/weeks work(s) best for you. |
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| Grades K-5 Religious Education | Apr. 17, 2019 |
3:00 - 5:00 pm |
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| Grades 6-12 Youth Group | Apr. 17, 2019 |
6:30 - 8:30 PM |
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| Holy Thursday | Apr. 18, 2019 |
Mass at 7:00 pm Only |
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| Good Friday - Office is Closed | Apr. 19, 2019 |
Stations of the Cross at Noon in English Good Friday Services at 7:00 pm only; Liturgy of the Word; Veneration of the Cross and Holy Eucharist |
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| Holy Saturday Easter Vigil | Apr. 20, 2019 |
Mass is at 8:00 pm Only - Attendance fulfills your Easter Holyday of Obligation |
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| EASTER SUNDAY EASTER EGG HUNT | Apr. 21, 2019 |
After the 10:00 a.m. Mass |
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| Latin Mass at Old St. Francis Bend | Apr. 21, 2019 |
1:00PM Sung Mass for Easter Sunday |
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| EASTER SUNDAY - A holyday of obligation | Apr. 21, 2019 |
Masses are at 8:00am; 10:00am and Noon
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| Easter Monday - Office is Closed | Apr. 22, 2019 |
| Last Day of CCD and Youth Group | Apr. 24, 2019 |
| First Holy Communion | Apr. 28, 2019 |
10:00 am Mass |
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| Chant Workshop | May. 4, 2019 |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Registration Fee is $25 per person - materials and lunch included |
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| First Holy Communion Spanish Mass | May. 5, 2019 |
Noon Mass |
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| Confirmation | Jun. 1, 2019 |
5:30 pm Mass |
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| Vacation Bible School | Jun. 17, 2019 |
| Vacation Bible School | Jun. 18, 2019 |
| Vacation Bible School | Jun. 19, 2019 |
| Vacation Bible School | Jun. 20, 2019 |
| Vacation Bible School | Jun. 21, 2019 |
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am & 10:00am, Spanish Mass 12:00 p.m.
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