100 Years of ABCs
V Vacation Bible School – The first known Vacation Bible School was held at Saint Thomas in 1984. In 1985, the program grew to 61 children from ages 4 through 4th grade. In 1986, the program took on a Catholic theme and was called “Scripture Safari.” Beginning in 1996, a team of volunteers from Saint Thomas joined our across the street neighbors, Calvary Reformed Church, to host this shared ministry for children. Over 200 children from both churches and the neighborhood participated during that first year. In 2001, Pam and Steve Strobel stepped up to lead the ministry which still involved volunteers and students from both churches. In 2003, Calvary stepped away from participation in VBS and it became a sole St. Thomas ministry. Pam and Steve graciously served as VBS directors for 21 years and involved their entire family in the ministry, both as participants and volunteers. Vacation Bible School still remains a summer favorite for many children and families under the current leadership of John Paul and Christina Strobel.
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Saint Thomas Prayer Request Opportunity
Cyrus Johnston, father of Micah (Bethany) and grandfather of St. Thomas students Nathaniel and Levi Johnston, and future students Ezra and Madeleine Johnston is on Pilgrimage to India. For Holy Week and the Triduum, he will be on pilgrimage to St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica in Chennai, India built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle.
In honor of the 100th Anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and School, Cyrus is carrying our community with him. If you would like to share your intentions of thanksgiving for St. Thomas’ past, present, and future, please share them in this form. Cyrus will remember your intentions throughout Holy Week offering them to St Thomas the Apostle as we celebrate 100 years.
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Calling all golfers and supporters of our Saint Thomas athletes. The Boosters’ 31st annual Golf FORE Sports is open for sponsorships and golfers. Join us May 9 at the Mines Golf Course. Register here.
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See this week’s bulletin for information on Father Jim’s retirement celebrations in May.
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Catholic Cemeteries Memorial Day Masses
8 am – Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery Chapel with Msgr.Stasker
9 am – Resurrection Cemetery (by the large cross) with Fr. Logan Weber
10 am – Holy Cross Cemetery (in front of the Mausoleum) with Fr. Jake Zemaitis
Please be advised that for the Masses held at Resurrection and Holy Cross, attendees are required to bring their own lawn chair or blanket. Unfortunately, we do not have sufficient seating available for all participants.
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