On Saturday, October 26, Susan Samson received the Lumen Christi Award. Latin for "Light of Christ” this annual award is presented to a distinguished volunteer each year. Recipients devote their time and skills without pay and are inspirations to others who serve.

This weekend, Saint Vincent de Paul Society is handing out bags for food donations. Your donations will be used in Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families. Please give generously by November 17th!

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED On Monday, November 4th at 6pm there will be a Memorial Mass at St. Thomas for all who have died between Nov 1, 2018 and Nov 1, 2019.  If you would like to bring a picture of your dearly departed loved one, we would love to have them on display, in the church, for the month of November.  Please pick up your pictures from the church after November 30th. 

On Nov 2 & 3, Saint Vincent de Paul Society will be handing out bags for food donations. Your donations will be used in Thanksgiving Baskets for needy families. Please plan ahead and remember your generosity is greatly appreciated!

In addition to the CORNHOLE tournament there is an opportunity for bakers to compete in a dessert challenge! Submit your best dessert for judging! Join us on Sunday November 10th Bring your dessert from 11:00am to Noon Judging begins at 1:00pm

Edge and Life Teen youth ministry is excited to announce that we will be having a CORNHOLE Tournament! Sunday, November 10, 2019. Pulled Pork Sandwiches or plates will also be available for purchase.

Today is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate this day by remembering our baptismal call to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today, for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, ensures the work and service of the Mission Church.

Adult Scripture Programs in October

The Saint Vincent de Paul Society would like to thank all the parishioners who donate to help those less fortunate in our community. Your prayers, time and money are all greatly appreciated.

EVERYONE INVITED! All Cursillistas and those who have not made a Cursillo are invited on Monday, Oct 21st, to the October Ultreya meeting. St. John the Evangelist in Gulfport will host the meeting held in the Presentation Hall across the street from the church. 

Next weekend we will celebrate World Mission Sunday. Pope Francis invites the entire Church to support mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, religious and lay leaders serve the world’s most vulnerable communities.

The next Pastoral Council meeting is scheduled for Oct 30th. If any member of the congregation wishes to address the council on any matter involving the parish, please send a written request, including a summary of the presentation, by Oct 28th to: Pastoral Council, P.O. Box 1529, Long Beach, MS, 39560.

Please join us on Hwy 90, in front of the church to show support for all Life by being a part of the Life Prayer Chain SUNDAY, October 6, from 1-2 pm.

On Oct 9th at 11:30bam, Lunchkins will be held in the community center. All adults are invited. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share.  Contact Stella Wolf with questions: 760-0591.

Bishop Kihneman will celebrate a Red Mass for the Legal Community of the Diocese of Biloxi on Sunday, Oct 13th at 11 am, at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Cursillo Movement of South MS invites you to attend the next Co-Ed Arise #10 Retreat to be held on October 4-6, 2019, at the Kelley Retreat Center in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Our group, known as “The Altar Linen Ladies”, is dedicated to providing cleaned and ironed altar linens used for the celebration of the Eucharist at all Masses, Weddings, and Funerals. We would be pleased to have new members who could help in this ministry two or three times a year. Please call Jean Warburton, 228-223-4548 for further information.

The Rosary will be said 25 min prior to all October Masses. Please enter the church respectfully.

The ANNUAL MASS OF WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral. Couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 or 70 years of marriage or more are welcome to attend.

If you have not already registered your PreK to 5th grade child/ren for SRE, do so now by accessing the Faith Formation link on the church website or come by or call the church office—863-1610.