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St. Thomas Religious Ed.

Do you have a child who has not made any or all of his or her sacraments? We will have a class, beginning this fall, for any child who needs to prepare for Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion. It’s not too late. We can help. We are enrolling students from 4th grade through high school for special sacramental help. Call Sister Marie for info!
RCIA Class is being formed

Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or know someone who is? Are you a baptized Catholic, but you never received your other Sacraments? We can help! We will be forming a new group for our RCIA group (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). This class will prepare people for baptism, reception in the faith, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. Call the rectory with any questions or if you wish to register.
BIBLE STUDY

We have finished our study of Genesis and will take the summer off. We will be reading Exodus in the Fall. Plan to join us!
Thursdays at 1:30PM and 7:00PM In the Chapel (Rectory basement) (Both classes cover the same material—you need only attend one)

Click here to listen to a recent session.

Today's Readings
- Wednesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
  
  Reading 1 Ex 3:1-6, 9-12
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 103:1b-2, 3-4, 6-7
  Gospel Mt 11:25-27
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Ask Father:

Question: Father, do you have to wear your priest collar all the time?
Answer: No. It’d be silly to wear it in the shower! Jokes aside; no, I don’t. Priests wear clerical attire when on duty. I wear my collar at Masses, in the hospital, at cemeteries, and on sick calls. Any time I need to function regularly as a priest, I wear the uniform. When I’m just puttering around the house or head to the store, I change into “street clothes.” (Funny enough, most people still spot me and know who I am, even in polo shirt and khakis. I’m most often recognized by people who watch television Mass.) I wear my old clothes to work in the garden. I never dress in clerical attire to go home to my parents. While I may not always be dressed like a priest, I am always a priest. In an emergency, I can anoint or absolve anyone, even if I were not wearing the collar. The clergy shirts are just a uniform to help people to know I am a priest. I wear them to help others identify me in public settings where a priest might be needed. The collar is just a sign for others; it doesn’t make me a priest.