๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ, ๐
๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก (ษชษด แดสแด แดสแดสแดส) ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐:๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ. ๐๐ผ
Happy Mother's Day
Pray for the Women attending the Christ Renews His Parish Welcome Retreat this weekend
Holy Week Schedule
Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week:
Wednesday, April 6th, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday, April 9th, 9:00am to 10:00am
SYNODAL LISTENING SESSION - THURSDAY, MARCH 31ST AT 6:30PM AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH.
Pope Francis has invited all the baptized to participate in the Synodal Process which will provide an opportunity for the entire People of God to discern together how to move forward on the path toward being a more synodal Church in the long term. The main subject of this synodal experience is: How does this journeying together allow the Church to proclaim the Gospel in accordance with the mission entrusted to Her; and what steps does the Spirit invite us to take in order to grow as a synodal Church? In addition, it is important for the baptized to hear the voices of other people in their local communities, including people who have left the practice of their faith, people of other faith traditions, and people of no religious belief. For that reason, Father Jason is conducting a Synodal listening session on Thursday, March 31st at 6:30pm in the church. Please join us!
Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week:
Wednesday, March 30th, 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Thursday, March 31st, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, April 2nd, 9:00am to 10:00am
Also, mark your calendar for Thursday, March 31st at 6:30 for a Synodal Listening Session here at St. Thomas. Find more information under News and later this week posted on social media.
CONSECRATION OF UKRAINE AND RUSSIA -
FRIDAY MARCH 25TH, AT 2:50PM AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH
Nearly a month has passed since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine that is inflicting immense suffering upon its people and threatening world peace. At this dark hour, the Church is urgently called to intercede before the Prince of Peace and to demonstrate her closeness to those directly affected by the conflict. Now, also in response to numerous requests by the People of God, Pope Francis wishes in a special way to entrust the nations at war to the Blessed Virgin Mary. On 25 March, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Pope Francis intends to carry out a solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, and Russia and Ukraine in particular, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This Act of Consecration is meant to be a gesture of the universal Church, which in this dramatic moment lifts up to God, through his Mother and ours, the cry of pain of all those who suffer and implore an end to the violence, and to entrust the future of our human family to the Queen of Peace. Pope Francis asks the faithful to join in this Act by assembling in their churches and places of prayer on 25 March, so that Godโs Holy People may raise a heartfelt and choral plea to Mary our Mother.
Father Jason will lead our community in the prayer of consecration in the Church on Friday, March 25th at 2:50pm. Please join us.
Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation this week:
Today, Tuesday, from 9:00am to 10:00am
Thursday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturday from 9:00am to 10:00am
Do you want to make the world a better place? Join us as we work together to put our faith into action by starting a local Catholic Relief Services Chapter with committed citizens across South Bend. As people of faith committed to serving the poor, CRS Chapters take meaningful action to support our global family through education, advocacy, and community giving such as CRS Rice Bowl. Join us for our CRS Chapter Kickoff Workshop taking place via Zoom on Thursday, March 24 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Register here to receive the Zoom link, or contact Annette Kaczanowski at akaczanowski@frontier.com for more information. I hope youโll come and learn more about this growing movement to end global poverty!
School Supply Drive - help St. Thomas parishioner and St. Thomas School Alum, Evelyn Madden, collect school supplies for a local school in need. Bins available in the Gathering Space this weekend! Or drop off here Saturday from 11am -1pm.
Redeemer Radio Sharathon!! Donate to this important ministry. The St. Thomas hour is Friday, March 18th, 11:00am to 12:00pm. Go to Redeemerradio.com/Sharathon
Join us for Living Stations of the Cross, Friday, March 18th, at 1:00pm and 7:00pm
Ash Wednesday Mass Times: 8:15am & 5:30pm.
The adoration chapel will be closed today.
The Adoration Chapel is closed today due to weather.
Are you looking for a way to challenge yourself in your journey to be closer to our Lord during this Lenten season? Then sign up for the St. Thomas 40-Day Challenge for Lent. You will receive an email each day FROM THE ST. THOMAS CHURCH COMMUNITY that challenges you in some way - new prayer habits, fasting, opportunities to give back. As you push yourself, you surely will find yourself growing spiritually. Use the QR code or this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdRur4.../viewform
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY - Paulโs Letter to the Philippians: The Epistle of Joy
Ready to go deeper into Scripture? A new in-person Bible Study begins on February 28 at 7:00. You are invited! This video-based bible course from FORMED will look closely at this beautifully written Epistle, which gives us some of Christianityโs most-loved passages. Monday nights at 7:00 in the school (enter door B), February 28 โ April 4. Please sign up today with the link below or by contacting the rectory at office@stthomaselkhart.com, so we can order your book! https://docs.google.com/.../1JR64dlyHPrykQ.../viewform...
Men! Be sure to sign up for Rekindle the Fire Men's Conference!
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK - The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 13) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. Our theme for 2022 is "Called to the Joy of Love." This year the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth will be hosting live-streamed events via the For Your Marriage Facebook Page and sharing new content. Be sure to visit them at https://www.facebook.com/foryourmarriage.
