Hymn Festival
The parish choirs and instrumentalists of St. Thomas, St. Francis, and Christ the King are performing a concert at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish on Sunday, November 17, at 3 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
Chinese Alpha
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CHINESE ALPHA FOR STUDENTS, YOUNG ADULTS & ADULTS
Starting on Tuesday, September 24th you are invited to join us for a weekly Chinese meal and conversations around faith, life, and meaning in an open-minded and friendly environment. This is a great opportunity to meet new Chinese and American friends in the Ann Arbor area. Dinner is free and will be at Evergreen Downtown (Ann Arbor) on Liberty Street. There’s no cost and no pressure! This is also a great opportunity to invite friends, family, and co-workers that may be interested. You don’t have to be Chinese to participate. Videos will be done in Mandarin with English subtitles but discussions will be in both English and Mandarin so all can participate! Email Caroline Gambale-Dirkes at cdirkes@sta2.org for more information.
Young Adult Alpha
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ALPHA FOR STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS
Are you tired of small talk? Join a conversation around faith, life, and meaning in an open-minded and friendly environment. Dinner is on us at Pizza House every Wednesday starting on September 25th at 6:30pm! Great opportunity to meet new people and develop authentic friendships. If you enjoy yourself, you are welcome to return. If not, no pressure. Really. Come by yourself or invite some friends. For more information contact Katie Muise, Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry, at kmuise@sta2.org.
High School Youth Group
Thursdays at 7-9 pm
room 250 or Media Center
Contact Renee Bayer at reneelesperancebayer@gmail.com or st.thomashsyouth@instagram
Embrace Grace
Starts September 9!
Mondays 7–8 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor. Meets in the Parish Library.
Embrace Grace is a supportive judgment-free group for pregnant single women. It will run for 12 weeks.
Embrace Life
Starts September 16!
Mondays 6–7:30 PM, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor. Meets in the Youth Room.
Make new young single mom friends in similar situations and you will have leaders that will guide and empower you.
For more information, please contact Kara Chavey at karachavey@gmail.com or 734-274-0620.
www.embracegrace.com
Challenge and Conquest Groups
JOIN CHALLENGE TODAY
December 12 at 2–3:30 pm, in the school library
JOIN CONQUEST TODAY
Wednesdays at 7-8:45 pm, in the gym
Adoration and Prayers
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration
We need adorers!
Fridays at 9am to Saturdays at 9am
Adoration. Come and join us as “we wait in joyful hope” during Advent. Please click on the link below to sign up.
SIGN UP HERE
Questions: Please contact James Kachman at jameskac@umich.edu
Need prayer?
Please email your prayer intentions to prayer@sta2.org
Our team will then pray for your intentions, especially during our weekly 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration.
Check this page regularly to learn more about upcoming events at St. Thomas! For a complete listing of St. Thomas activities and functions, please see our parish calendar.
SUNDAY DRIVE
HUNGRY PEOPLE NEED YOUR HELP!
In these cold winter months, the Food Pantries really need our support! Most weekends, we fill the two small cans with food, which is great, but the larger one is still empty. If only 4 people per Mass brought one bag of *dry goods, that would be TWENTY BAGS. So if you haven’t yet supported THE SUNDAY DRIVE, make it a habit to pick up just a little extra when you do your shopping and drop it in one of our four convenient locations* when you come to Mass:
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In the wooden hamper found in the front vestibule
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In the labeled trash can near the steps to the parking lot
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In the smaller labeled cans outside the front door on the plaza and outside the side entrance on Elizabeth street.
* Cans and jars freeze outside in the winter, so dry good only, please! And, remember, everything must be within the expiration date and in the original, unopened packaging with its nutritional label.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting alms during Advent. Donation canisters will be available in the church throughout Advent. Cash and checks will be accepted.
The canisters may be returned to the collection basket or parish office. Your contributions will go a long way in making a difference in the lives of those in need, especially during the winter.
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR TOTS
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR TOTS
11am-11:45 am
Tots and their caregivers spend time together in Eucharistic Adoration. Meet in the bridal room next to the women’s restroom. Tots play while adults have solo time to adore.
There is no need to register. You may drop in at any session.
For more information contact Caroline Biskner at cbiskner@sta2.org
MEALS FOR MOMS
Meals for Moms
Meals for Moms provides a gift of meals to parish families who welcome a child through birth, adoption, or foster placement. If you know of a parish family who recently welcomed a child or if you would like to help provide meals, please contact Ruth Atzinger at rcatzinger@gmail.com.