100 Years of ABCs
E Education Foundation – The Educational Foundation was established in 1983. Father Jim Cusack, the pastor at the time, was a bigger supporter and advocate for the Foundation. Father Cusack is listed as a Foundation Incorporator along with Mr. Donald W. Maine, President of Davenport College, and Mr. Bert. J. Fortuna, Attorney at Law.
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St. Mary Recycle Mission Group Coming to Saint Thomas
The St. Mary Recycle Mission Group will be coming to Saint Thomas next week to rescue and recycle used Religious items that are no longer needed.
Over the last 30 years, they have helped recycle religious items from churches as well as from parishioners. They originally started after finding several items cleared out from a church basement in the dumpster of a local church all in perfectly usable condition. They later found there is a need for these unwanted items. Their first large effort was following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. They sent hundreds of recycled items to a parish and its parishioners.
They can take in or give just about anything of religious nature that can be used by other churches, convents or religious organizations such as:
– Crucifixes
– Statues (any size, no outdoor concrete statues)
– Rosaries (damaged ok)
– Altar Books/Missals/Lectionaries
– Holy Medals
– Holy Cards
– Framed Religious Pictures
– Used Musical Instruments
– Prayer books//Breviaries/Catholic Encyclopedias
(Please No Religious Books/Reading Books/Story Books, Hymnals, Pamphlets/Magazines/DVD’s, VHS Tapes, Christmas items or Wax Candles)
If you have anything you would like to donate to this project, please drop them off at the Parish Office by Friday, November 15. Questions: Contact Pam Strobel at pamstrobel@stthomasgr.org.
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Dear Father Chelich and St. Thomas Parishioners,
Thank you from HELP Pregnancy Aid for the generosity given to help moms and families with your collection of most needed baby items. Your support shows how dedicated you are to ‘walking’ alongside moms and the dedication you have for LIFE! This year our doors are open even wider with our expansion and renovation serving over 750 clients last month. We can only do what we do with your help and support. May the blessings you bestow on us return to you a hundredfold.
With a grateful heart,
Paula Veneklase, Executive Director
HELP Pregnancy Aid
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Volunteer Opportunity: We would love your spiritual support!
Wanted: Volunteer Hospital Eucharistic Ministers
Why: To offer Holy Communion to Catholic patients coping with a hospital stay
Where: Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health) Hospitals in Grand Rapids, Michigan
When: 2-4 hours a month that fits your schedule
Thank You: For prayerfully considering this opportunity of bringing
Christ to our sick brothers and sisters
Contact: Lenore Nowicki
Coordinator, Volunteer Eucharistic Ministry Program
Corewell Health Hospitals in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Phone: 616-391-1957
Email: Lenore.nowicki@corewellhealth.org
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Memorial Mass
West Catholic Hosts a special Mass in memorial of alumni who have passed away. This year, the Mass will be held on at 7 pm November 20th at West Catholic High School in the Maria Goretti Chapel.
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Christmas Craft Market
West Catholic High School’s Christmas Craft Market is Saturday, December 7, from 9 am to 3 pm. Over 230 vendors will offer handmade gifts, décor, jewelry, and more. Admission is $3, with proceeds supporting West Catholic High School athletics. Start your holiday season with us!
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