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. |
| OFFICERS ARE: | |
| President: | Nancy Turlak |
| Vice President: | Gabriella Borchard |
| Secretary: | Mary Lehnertz |
| Treasurer: | Marjorie Joll |
Up Coming Events:
| Bible Study Lesson 11 - Ordained to Serve | Nov. 14, 2018 |
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
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| Bible Study Lesson 11 - Ordained to Serve | Nov. 15, 2018 |
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
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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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| Thanksgiving Day - Office is Closed | Nov. 22, 2018 |
Mass is at 9:00 a.m. rather than 8:00 a.m. |
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| Thanksgiving Friday - Office is Closed | Nov. 23, 2018 |
Mass is at 8:00 a.m. |
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| Vigil Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Dec. 7, 2018 |
6:00 p.m. |
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| The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Holyday of Obligation | Dec. 8, 2018 |
8:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Masses |
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| Advent Penance Service | Dec. 13, 2018 |
6:30 p.m. to all confessions are heard 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. or sooner |
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| Christmas Eve - Office is Closed | Dec. 24, 2018 |
5:30 p.m. - Children's Mass 7:30 p.m. - Mass in the Spanish Language Midnight Mass is preceded by the choir at 11:00 p.m. |
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| Christmas Day Mass - Office is Closed | Dec. 25, 2018 |
10:00 a.m. |
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| The Day after Christmas - December 26 - The Office is Closed | Dec. 26, 2018 |
| New Year's Eve - Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God | Dec. 31, 2018 |
5:30 p.m. |
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| The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God - Holyday of Obligation | Jan. 1, 2019 |
10:00 a.m. Mass - Office is Closed |
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| Confirmation | Jun. 1, 2019 |
5:30 pm Mass |
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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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