PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS - FOR THE WEEKEND OF MAY 10/11, 2025

NOTE: There will be times when the Parish Announcements will be ad-libbed by the priest making the announcements.

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Our weekly goal is $7,500.00. This week we received $6,967.94 - this includes PAG and donate now.
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OASIS next lunch and workshop is this coming Tuesday May 13, 2025. Talk: Learn about important factors for healthy aging and fall prevention from a public health nurse. Topics include Healthy Eating, Staying Active, Medication Safety, Staying Socially Connected, Fall Prevention, Safety in the Home. More details on bulletin board. Reservation is a must for organizing lunch. Please contact Francis Martis (fmartis51@gmail.com).
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The twin-statue of Fatima from Portugal travels all around North America. The Fatima statue will be here at St. Thomas the Apostle Church on Saturday, May 24. (See bulletin boards and website for more information.)
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Those who have read the bulletin must have seen the "keep the day free for Saturday, June 7th. We were planning a surprise to honour Father Allyn before he leaves our parish, but if we keep planning in secret, it will be a surprise not only for Father Allyn but also for most of our parish family of faith.

All the parish ministries together invite all parishioners and their family to a potluck dinner after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday June 7. For the next 3 weekends after every Mass, we will have a group of volunteers in the front foyer to accept your registration for the number of attendees and your food contribution. (Just for your info, Father Allyn likes spicy food). We will also have a gift box where you can deposit your personal cards, donations, etc. Since this function is by invitation and no tickets are being sold, no liquor license is required. As such, you are invited to bring your drink of choice to share with Father Allyn. Father enjoys a cold Guinness, and I have never heard him refuse any drink. And I enjoy any drink that is complementary. Father Allyn has dedicated almost nine years to serve our parish family. Let’s get together in big numbers to honour the Shepherd of this parish.