About St.Thomas

 

Pro Life Committee:    If you would like to contact the Pro Life Committee, please email Patty Marx at  pmarx@dioceseofbaker.org   Pro-Life Rosary on the 22nd of each month after 8:00am mass (except Saturday & Sunday) Mission Statement:  In accordance with the U.S. Bishops Plan, we are to assist all members of our Parish with Respect for Life issues in the following ways: Public information and education on life issues occurring at the beginning, during or at the end of life. Contact Richard Thorne: 548-9970. Pastoral care: prenatal counseling and referrals; post abortion healing and resources; care for the chronically ill, disabled or dying; visiting the sick in conjunction with the parish health ministries. Public policy forums - how to change hearts, minds and ultimately the laws that foster the culture of death. Prayer and worship devoted to stopping the public acceptance of abortion/PAS/embryonic research/cloning, etc.

Ministries:

St. Thomas Altar Society All women of St. Thomas are automatically members of the Altar Society. Dues are $5.00 per year. A survey provided to the women helps the officers provide the opportunity for involvement in various functions of the Altar Society. Some activities include: altar flowers & linens funeral luncheons donations & scholarships rummage sale parish picnic (co-sponsored w/ Knights of Columbus) The Altar Society provides a reception for those making their First Communion. The annual Altar Society Bazaar is our fund-raiser and is held the second week-end in November; open to the public. The bazaar features a raffle, a luncheon on Saturday, the Country Kitchen, Grandma's Attic and much more. Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month @ 7 p.m. in the Parish hall. The September meeting starts off the year with a salad supper @ 6 p.m., inviting the Knights to participate. Officers are: President Deborah Trent Vice President Marian Miller Secretary Noél Roy Treasurer Laurel Cupper

 

Associates of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon  Share in the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Mary as men and women without religious vows. Annual covenant renewal is in the spring.   This group meets 4-6 times annually for days of recollection and faith sharing of events of Christian service in daily life. Contact:  Sister Mary Ellen Hanson  @ 503-644-9181 Email:  info@ssmo.org

 

Music St. Thomas Folk Group practice is on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The instruments in this group include the keyboard and guitar. This group plays for the 5:30 Mass on Saturday evenings. Attendance at Friday practices is required. For all inquiries, please contact Terri Isom or Patsy Parrish. St. Thomas Traditional Choir practice is on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The primary instrument for this choir is organ; however all instruments are welcome. This choir sings for the 10:00 Mass on Sunday mornings.  Attendance at Tuesday practices is required. For all inquiries, please contact Terri Isom or Shirley Czerwonka.   St. Thomas Resurrection Choir sings upon request at all St. Thomas funerals.  We respectfully request your presence one hour prior to the Mass or Service to warm up your voice. Anyone who is interested in joining this special choir must contact Terri Isom, Music Coordinator.           For music and song arrangements on behalf of the family, please contact Shirley Czerwonka or Terri Isom. Weddings:  Music for Weddings should be arranged as soon as possible with Terri Isom.  (phone number below) Special Note: Rehearsals for all Weekend Masses, Holy Days, Funerals, Weddings, and any other special occasions will begin one hour prior in the Brides Room next to the Office. Terri Isom   (541) 610-3723  Email: tisom@bendbroadband.com Shirley Czerwonka   (541) 389-8237 Patsy Parrish   (541) 548-2583

 

Social Outreach A group of volunteers donate time to check on the sick, shut-ins and widows/widowers of St. Thomas, as well as people who are receiving foster care, are in assisted living programs, or in nursing homes. This group is modeled on the Be-Friending Program and many parishioners are part of the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers group. A group has also formed to welcome newcomers to the parish and provide a dinner for newcomers at the Parish Hall. For more information please call the St. Thomas Parish Office @ 923-3390.

St. Vincent de Paul Society www.stvincentdepaulredmond.com St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to serving the homeless and disadvantaged through shelter assistance, food programs, referral services, and thrift stores (access to clothing, furniture and household items).  Compassion and support are provided to individuals in need, regardless of race, origin, religion, or gender.  St. Vincent de Paul also provides the opportunity to serve the needy as volunteers. Visit our new website above for more information. ST. VINCENT THRIFT STORE 1616 SW Veterans Way Store Hours:  Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pickups for larger items is available. To volunteer at the Thrift Store, please call (541) 504-9840 or email us at:  svredmond@gmail.com SOCIAL SERVICES Redmond St. Vincent de Paul Social Services is open Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 414, Redmond, Oregon  97756 Phone:  (541) 923-5264