A Century of Blessings
For the next 6 weeks we will be counting down to our 100th Anniversary Mass celebration on October 18 by listing our SAINT THOMAS blessings.
T – Ted Coon – Mr. Ted has been the Director of Maintenance for nearly
40 years of our 100 year history. Ted was hired by Father Cusack in February 1986 at the very young age of 21. The committee was looking for someone
who would stay and grow with the Parish. With superhero characteristics, Mr. Ted oversees 83,000 sq ft of buildings, plus the immense grounds on campus. “Every day is different.” His favorite aspect of his long term job is
when alumni come back to visit, and especially when alumni become part of the staff.
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Pray for our Priests
Tuesday, September 23
The priests of the diocese attend a retreat together every fall. This fall convocation is an important time away from their parishes to build camaraderie, pray together, engage in continuing formation and celebrate milestone anniversaries. Let us gather as a Catholic community during this time to pray for our shepherds. At Saint Thomas you may attend Eucharistic Adoration between 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. Go to GRdiocese.org to find open times for prayer in other churches across the diocese.
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The USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to join a focused effort of prayer to stop taxpayer funding of the abortion industry. Please consider taking a moment to pray this prayer daily through Oct. 1, the beginning of Respect Life Month.
Dearest St. Joseph, at the word of an angel, you lovingly took Mary into your home. As God’s humble servant, you guided the Holy Family on the road to Bethlehem, welcomed Jesus as your own son in the shelter of a manger, and fled far from your homeland for the safety of both Mother and Child. We praise God that as their faithful protector, you never hesitated to sacrifice
for those entrusted to you. May your example inspire us also to welcome, cherish, and safeguard God’s most precious gift of life. Help us to faithfully commit ourselves to the service and defense of human life —especially where it is vulnerable or threatened. Obtain for us the grace to do the will of God in all things. Amen.
Free online and print versions of the prayer are available at: usccb.org/prolife/nationwide-invitation-prayer
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Fall 2025 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experiences
Nurture your Sacrament of Marriage at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience!
Upcoming experiences are being held October 3 – 5 at Augustine Center in Petoskey, and November 21 – 23 at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit. Apply today at wwme.org or contact Amy & Joe Kopacz at (517) 667-0433 for more info.
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Singles Late 50s & Above: Looking for a deeper relationship with God and a renewed sense of purpose for your journey through life’s transitions? Connect with others and recharge your spiritual batteries on a RENEW retreat! The next weekend is on Oct 31-Nov 2, 2025 at the St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI (10 miles north of Lansing). Cost is $240 for meals and a single room. For more info, go to www.RenewRetreats.org, e-mail renewretreat.mi@gmail.com, or call (517) 323-7012.
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