The First Annual Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle...

...was a huge success and sincere gratitude goes out to everyone who helped make the day so memorable –

• The KC’s and Helping Hands who provided the delicious meal and worked hard to set up and make everything look beautiful
• Chris and Becky for rounding up the clown, and helping us have snow cones, cotton candy and popcorn
• The youth who helped with the games
• All the families and individuals who gave their time and talents to create posters, mottoes and prayers
• Liz  who wowed us all with her amazing face painting skill
• Gino for organizing and providing music, along with Mary, Bryce and Roland
• Christian and Gideon of Renevus who came back to sing for us
• All of you who offered resources in other ways
• And all the volunteers who worked diligently to help things run smoothly!

Father Alberic would also like to extend his appreciation to:

• Father Camillo Botello Jr. M.S.F
• The Pastoral Council
• The Finance Committee
• Deacon Paul and Deacon Cliff
• John Behr
• Mike and Irene Speed
• Tom Newell
• Mando Perez
• Mary Raley
• Rachel Hernandez
• The St. Thomas choir
• Eucharistic Ministers
• Altar Servers
• The Garden Committee
• Those in charge of the History of the Church and Wall of Families
• All our donors and benefactors
• And most of all, the families and friends who shared this day with us

for their continued help and support.

May the prayer of our Patron Saint, Thomas the Apostle, bless and protect us always.

~ Enjoy the slide show!

Music Fest at the Lake

Confirmation 2013

From the CCC:

 ....the bishop extends his hands over the whole group of the confirmands. Since the time of the apostles this gesture has signified the gift of the Spirit. The bishop invokes the outpouring of the Spirit in these words:

All-powerful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, by water and the Holy Spirit you freed your sons and daughters from sin and gave them new life. Send your Holy Spirit upon them to be their helper and guide. Give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence. Fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord.