PA R I S H O F F I C E I N F O

Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

(612) 922-0041

2914 West 44th Street

Minneapolis MN 55410

www.stthomasmpls.org

R E G U L A R M A S S S C H E D U L E

Saturday 5:00pm

Sunday 9:00am, nursery

Sunday 11:00am, nursery

Weekday See Daily Mass schedule in this bulletin.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat at 4:00pm

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from our pastor Fr. Michael

Faith Formation for ALL

Faith Formation at Saint Thomas the Apostle really is for all. When I step back to consider the breadth of opportunities we offer for Faith Formation, I find myself grateful for all who make them happen, and I hope our parishioners are aware of what’s available:

Seeds is a ministry for children ages three to five that meets during the 9:00 Mass on Sunday morning. Children gather with adult leaders to learn about Jesus using that week’s Gospel enhanced by prayer, storytelling, music and creative activities in a way that is relevant to their world.

Liturgy of the Word with Children happens during the 9 and 11 Masses twice each month. Children six and older engage the weekly Scripture readings and prayers in an age-appropriate manner and later rejoin their parents in the church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Faith Formation for Children and Youth is held on Wednesday evenings along with a simple meal and prayer service. Our kids from kindergarten through eighth grade learn about our Catholic Christian faith and reflect on its importance in their lives.

Sacramental Preparation happens in lots of ways, including:

· Baptism Preparation is a single session offered once each month for parents preparing for the Baptism of a child.

· First Reconciliation Preparation (for children in second grade and older) happens mostly on Wednesday evenings during the fall of the year, with the Sacrament being celebrated in December.

· First Communion Preparation (for children in second grade and older) happens mostly on Wednesday evenings during the winter of the year, with the Sacrament being celebrated in May.

· Confirmation Preparation (for youth in ninth grade and older) happens mostly on Sunday evenings with the Sacrament being celebrated in February. We seek to not only pass on the content of our faith, but also to form disciples in community.

· Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Preparation is for adults seeking to be initiated into the Catholic Church (Baptism and/or Communion and/or Confirmation). This group usually meets on Wednesday evenings, with the process being adapted to the needs of the individuals.

· Marriage Preparation includes some preparation that happens at Saint Thomas the Apostle and some outside the parish, on an individual schedule that meets the needs of each couple.

Faith Formation for Adults opportunities are offered mostly on Wednesday mornings and Wednesday evenings (along with a simple meal and prayer service). Parents of children participating in Faith Formation, along with other adults, are invited to reflect on questions of faith that come with maturity. While adults are encouraged to come each week, if your schedule does not permit weekly attendance, come when you are able. This year, especially, each of our offerings for adults is of limited duration and invites personal reflection on our lived experience of faith.

Youth Ministry offers social and service opportunities designed to help our youth grow in faith and in Christian community. We are presently seeking to hire a part-time youth minister. If you know of a suitable candidate, please contact us.

Once again, I’ll say, The breadth and depth of opportunities for Faith Formation at Saint Thomas the Apostle is extraordinary! Even the list above is not complete. If you’re not participating, you’re really missing out.

If you’d like know more, talk with our staff after Masses this weekend, check out our website: www.stthomasmpls.org or give us a call at the parish office: (612) 922-0041

DAILY MASS

Monday, September 9

Tuesday, September 10

Wednesday, September 11

Thursday, September 12

Friday, September 13

Saturday, September 14

Sunday, September 15

* 7:40am Rosary in the Parish Center M-F

8am + Joan McShane

8am Communion Service

9:30 + Tom Sullivan

8am + Mike Keeler

8am Communion Service

5pm + Nancy Barry

9am Claire Kelly 97th Birthday

11am For the People

QUESTION THE WEEK

“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come a!er

me cannot be my disciple.”

- Luke 14: 27

The Lutheran theologian and Holocaust vic!m, Dietrich

Bonhoeffer, wrote about what he called the “cost of

discipleship.” Being a follower of Jesus, being a disci-

ple, demands all of me and calls me to embrace the

crosses that come my way. What has been my “cost of

discipleship,” the cross that I must embrace in order to

fully and completely follow Jesus?

8:00AM SERVICE THE PARISH CENTER {WEST SIDE OF CHURCH}

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Adult Faith Forma!on Open House Sunday

Sept 8, 4-5:30pm,

we will have an open house in the Gathering Space to preview the adult faith for-

ma!on offerings coming this year. Please come, invite a friend or two, and help us

build an even be#er adult faith forma!on ministry here at St. Thomas the Apostle!

For more informa!on about Adult Faith Forma!on at St Thomas the Apostle, please

REGISTRATION WEEKEND Sept 7-8 · Seeds (Sundays for ages 3-5)

· K-8 Faith Forma!on (Wednesday evenings)

· 2nd Grade Sacramental Prep (Wednesday evenings)

· Adults (Wednesday morning and evenings)

· Confirma!on (Sunday evenings)

Open to ALL WHO LOVE TO SING

Rehearsals are on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS, 7-8:30pm,

Beginning this week, September 4

The Choir is a fun and dedicated group of parishioners that support and lead the sung

prayer of the assembly. Members represent diverse ages and skill levels, even those

who don’t read music! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Please prayerfully consider joining. Contact Mary: mwerner@stthomasmpls.org

The Children’s Choir, open to students in grades 2-8, will begin on Wednesday,

October 2. More information to come.

JOIN OUR PARISH CHOIR

Construc!on Renova!on Open House

This Weekend: September 7-8 a"er each Mass come view

our newly renovated school building. Come see classrooms,

restrooms, and the freshly painted hallways with brand new

ven!la!on and ductwork—it’s truly a marvel!!

STAWEEK Sunday, September 8

Coffee & Donuts

9:00am Mass CH

11:00am Mass CH

4:00pm Adult FFA Open House GS

Monday, September 9

8:00am Mass PC

11:15am Meals on Wheels AWAY

12:00pm Feed My Starving Children AWAY

Tuesday, September 10

11:15am Meals on Wheels AWAY

Wednesday, September 11

9:20am School Mass PC

11:15am Meals on Wheels AWAY

7:00pm Choir Rehearsal CH

Thursday, September 12

8:00am Mass PC

11:15am Meals on Wheels AWAY

7:00pm LOWC mee!ng CH

7:00pm Holy Land Gathering DH

Friday, September 13

11:15am Meals on Wheels AWAY

Saturday, September 14

9:00am STA Garden Club BY

4:00pm Reconcilia!on CH

5:00pm Mass CH

We’re s!ll looking for Catechists!

Faith Forma!on for All

s!ll needs leaders for this year:

help support our children by becoming a catechist!

At this point, our Kindergarten, 1st

grade, 3rd

grade

and 4th

grade groups

have no catechists to be with them.

Please help with this vital ministry! No previous

experience is necessary. We provide you with

training, materials and support. Our catechists are

the backbone of FFA, and we are unable to provide

Faith Forma!on for All on Wednesday evenings

without ALL of them.

Contact Cheryl Taylor at ctaylor@s#homasmpls.org

or 612-922-0041.

Feed My Starving Children

Ministry

A group from St. Thomas the Apostle

regularly assists at Feed My Starving

Children the second Monday of each

month from 12:00-2:00pm.

Our next scheduled visit is Monday,

September 9.

Please e-mail Carol Tillemans at

carol!llemans@q.com or call her at

612-922-5102 if you are interested.

RCIA

Rite of Chris!an Ini!a!on of Adults

Are you interested in knowing more about the Catholic

Faith? Are you considering becoming Catholic? Were

you bap!zed Catholic but never received the other

ini!a!on Sacraments of Confirma!on and Eucharist?

Do these ques!ons apply to anyone you know? If so,

know that RCIA is for you!! We model our RCIA

Ministry to fit the needs and backgrounds of the

par!cipants. We’ll work with you wherever you are on

your faith journey. Please contact Bill Nolan in the

Parish Center (bnolan@s#homasmpls.org or 612-922-

0041) to schedule an ini!al conversa!on.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION IMPORTANT DATES

SECOND GRADE: (First Reconcilia!on & First Eucharist):

SEPT 15 – Registra!on ends for Second Grade

SEPT 22 – Parent Mee!ng at 10am in Dillon Hall

SEPT 25 – First session begins at 6:30pm.

CONFIRMATION: 2019 – 2021 CONFIRMATION (9

TH Grade & Older):

SEPT 18 – Confirma!on Candidate & Parent

Orienta!on Session at 6:30pm in

Dillon Hall.

Welcome New Members!

Our Great Gathering is both a social event &

fundraiser providing parishioners the opportunity to meet

and socialize, sign up for gathering social events through-

out the year, and bid on silent auc!on items to raise money

for our opera!ng budget. Please look for your invita!on

in the mail and return the RSVP card. We hope to see

both new and familiar faces!

Grief Support Fall Series

September 26-December 12

Every Thursday from 6:30-8pm

St Joan of Arc Parish Center

Dear Parishioners,

There was so much excitement and energy seeing both new and familiar faces back at school this week!

Our students and faculty were thrilled to see the new bathrooms, water fountains and other

improvements made possible by the parishioners of STA.

Our school theme this year is "Helping Others Succeed". We wanted to take this opportunity to thank

YOU for all you do in helping our children thrive in such a caring and Chris#an environment.

Our opening school Mass is next Wednesday, September 11 at 9:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle.

Parishioners are always welcome to join us for school liturgies, special events and school day tours.

Our teachers and I will be at the hospitality table this weekend, if you'd like to take a minute to

introduce yourself. We look forward to mee#ng and thanking you in person for your generosity,

prayers and support of Carondelet Catholic School.

Sincerely, Mary Yamoah

Grief Support is being held at: St Joan of Arc Parish Center 4537 3rd Ave S Minneapolis 612-823-8205

Sept 26

Oct 3

Oct 10

Oct 17

Oct 24

Oct 31

Nov 7

Nov 14

Nov 21

Nov 28

Dec 5

Grief – The Defini#on

Grief – The Inside Story

Grief – The Myths

Moving the Body to Heal the Mind

Grief & Family Systems

HALLOWEEN – NO CLASS

A Survivor Story

Grief: Past, Present & Future

Is It Grief or Something Else

THANKSGIVING – NO MEETING Grieving During the Holidays

Service of Remembrance

Speaker Topic Schedule

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