The Helping Hands Meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, Sept. 7th at 9:30am in the RE building meeting room.

Respect Life Holy Hour Starting in October and every first Wednesday of the month thereafter, a ”Respect Life Holy Hour” will take place. Prayer will include a Rosary for Life and Conclude with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. When: First Wednesday of Every Month starting October 6, 2021 Time: 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Where: St. Thomas the Apostle Adoration Chapel.

Lectionary Study Group will begin back up on Thursday, September 1st. Join us every Thursday at 9:30am, room 101 to go over and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass

Divine Mercy Devotion - prays the Chaplet every First Friday at 3pm in the Adoration Chapel Contact Linda Sanchez at lin_sanchez5 5 @yahoo.com

Baptism Prep Classes: 1 st Saturday of each month in the RE building Room 101 at 10am. Call the office or email A’Laura at [email protected]

Please join us every Sunday to pray a special rosary to end abortion.

The Contemporary Choir will practice Sundays from 330pm to 5pm for the 5 o’clock evening Mass

4th Wednesday Reflection Wednesday, January 25 ~ 9:30-11:30 am RE Building The Divine Milieu: Teilhard de Chardin DVD Retreat Presentation by Sr. Kathleen Noone Deignan, CND, PhD Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) was a Jesuit priest and geologist who articulated a vision that is at once cosmic and personal. He mapped the sacred dimensions of the evolving cosmos as well as the interior terrain of the evolving human soul. He was a spiritual master, and also a religious and scientific visionary. This is a three part series. January 25: Mentor and Model for the Spiritual Journey, A Child of Nature and Man of the World. All are welcome to attend. No registration. Just join us. We begin with prayer with Scripture then go to the presentation for study and discussion. For more info, Contact Mary Frazier at [email protected]

Lectionary Study Group will begin back up on Thursday, September 1st. Join us every Thursday at 9:30am, room 101 to go over and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass

GIVE BLOOD Canyon Lake Church Community Saturday, February 11 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. At Lowe’s Market 8010 FM-2673 Startzville, TX For further information, please contact STBT at 210-731-5590 Scan the QR Code for further info

Please join us every Sunday to pray a special rosary to end abortion.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WEEKEND (Second Sunday of the Month) Supporting Canyon Lake families in need with donations of canned goods, boxed goods, personal items or a cash donation. The CRRC food Pantry is also in need of volunteers. You can help in so many ways! We are looking for people to join the St. Thomas CRRC ministry. We need help on the 2nd Sundays of the month. Please call the office if you are interested

The Contemporary Choir will practice Sundays from 330pm to 5pm for the 5 o’clock evening Mass

PARISH LIURGICAL COMMITTEE is being “resurrected” to complement – if not enhance – our parish’s efforts to worship and praise through the holy sacrifice of the mass offered each weekend. If you are interested, would you be available to gather with fellow parishioners and Fr. Dennis on each second Tuesday of the month? The meetings would be in the church sacristy from 1:00 PM until 2:15 PM.

Please join us in the Adoration Chapel.

Lectionary Study Group will begin back up on Thursday, September 1st. Join us every Thursday at 9:30am, room 101 to go over and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass

St. Thomas Prayer Group We be resuming our prayer group sessions starting in September! The prayer group meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 am to 11 am. On Saturday, Sept. 17th, spend an hour in contemplation using Lectio Divina. The scripture used will be from the Sunday readings. Come all, no need to sign-up ahead of time.

Please join us every Sunday to pray a special rosary to end abortion.

The Contemporary Choir will practice Sundays from 330pm to 5pm for the 5 o’clock evening Mass

Pray the Word of The Living God by the Catherine of Siena Institute Many mystics have described Lent as a time to enter the spiritual desert, in preparation of Easter. This Lent we would like to invite all interested adults to join us for a Lenten Prayer opportunity called Pray the Word of The Living God by the Catherine of Siena Institute. The format is inspired by St. Vincent de Paul and includes prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, readings from Sunday’s Scripture and the CCC, and reflections on quotes from encyclicals by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. You will not need to purchase anything for this retreat. Just sign up and show up! We will supply the prayer materials for you to use during the week and prayerful sharing once a week at each meeting. Either Chris Hanly, Mary Frazier, and Betty Grahmann will be facilitating each session. Beginning on Monday, February 20th thru April 3rd, 11am to 12pm. All sessions will be held in the RE Building, upstairs, in room number 209. We need to prepare materials, so be sure to sign-up at the back of Church. For more information or to sign-up contact Chris Hanly at 830-237-2172. To paraphrase Pope Benedict XVI, “May this Lent bring you into a renewed encounter with Jesus and the hope that can transform your life from the inside out!”

Please join us in the Adoration Chapel.

Lectionary Study Group will begin back up on Thursday, September 1st. Join us every Thursday at 9:30am, room 101 to go over and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass

Will You Follow Jesus to Calvary? Filmed on location in the Holy Land, No Greater Love is a biblical pilgrimage that reveals Christ’s amazing love for us. Best-selling author Edward Sri guides you through the last hours of Christ’s life. You will walk step-by-step with Jesus from the garden of Gethsemane to Mount Calvary. Every step of the way, Old Testament prophecies, messianic expectations, biblical symbolism, and historical context shed light on the mystery of Christ’s suffering and death. Experience a deeper understanding and appreciation of God’s immeasurable and unconditional love for you— grow closer to Jesus than you ever have before. Are you looking for a personal Lenten mission? Please join us starting Thursday, February 23rd ~ 6PM in the RE building as we walk through Christ's Passion. This is a 5 week study led by Caroline Mitchell There is a cost of $25, which covers your materials for the study. If you are interested in joining us email A'Laura, call the church office or sign up at the table at the back of church. 830-964-3497 or [email protected]

Please join us every Sunday to pray a special rosary to end abortion.

The Contemporary Choir will practice Sundays from 330pm to 5pm for the 5 o’clock evening Mass

Pray the Word of The Living God by the Catherine of Siena Institute Many mystics have described Lent as a time to enter the spiritual desert, in preparation of Easter. This Lent we would like to invite all interested adults to join us for a Lenten Prayer opportunity called Pray the Word of The Living God by the Catherine of Siena Institute. The format is inspired by St. Vincent de Paul and includes prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, readings from Sunday’s Scripture and the CCC, and reflections on quotes from encyclicals by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. You will not need to purchase anything for this retreat. Just sign up and show up! We will supply the prayer materials for you to use during the week and prayerful sharing once a week at each meeting. Either Chris Hanly, Mary Frazier, and Betty Grahmann will be facilitating each session. Beginning on Monday, February 20th thru April 3rd, 11am to 12pm. All sessions will be held in the RE Building, upstairs, in room number 209. We need to prepare materials, so be sure to sign-up at the back of Church. For more information or to sign-up contact Chris Hanly at 830-237-2172. To paraphrase Pope Benedict XVI, “May this Lent bring you into a renewed encounter with Jesus and the hope that can transform your life from the inside out!”

We are a diverse group...here to listen and reach out to all who need support in challenging, life-changing situations. For more information, please contact Pam Hosford 830-935-3391.

Please join us in the Adoration Chapel.