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Room in the Inn

It is now time to begin our 19th season participating in the Room in the Inn ministry.  This is an outreach program which provides overnight shelter and meals for the homeless community of Charlotte from
December 1 through March 31. Contact Deacon Joe for more information.

Christmas Poinsettia Sale!

We will once again be having our Poinsettia Fundraiser! We will be selling after all Masses starting November 29, while quantities last! Please come out to support St Thomas, and join in some holiday cheer!

Our Lady of Guadalupe

A special Mass in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe will be held on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. The Hispanic Ministry invites you to a reception in the hall following Mass.

Christmas Pageant - Dec 15
We are calling all kids to participate in our annual Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 15th, after the 9:30am Mass, in Aquinas Hall. Our Middle School and High School Youth Group will play the lead roles, while our little children will be angels, shepherds and various animals. We will be singing carols when the scene transitions from one to the next. 

STA Disciples Small Groups

 A new session of small groups will begin the week of January 12.  This season's session will be on the video series "Elements of the Mass".  Click here if you are interested in joining a group or becoming a host!

Angel Tree Collection

Please take an angel off our tree in the Narthex and return your unwrapped gift purchase with the tag. All gifts support the residents at Holy Angels in Belmont, NC. Drop off through December 8.

Family Christmas Celebration

The Knights and Columbiettes will be hosting our Annual Family Christmas Celebration on Sunday December 15 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Aquinas Hall.  This will be a fun fill time for the kids to meet & greet Santa.  He has a bag with lots of goodies for all ages.  Please come join in the fun and Christmas Spirit.  Ho! Ho! Ho!

Holiday Scams - Be Careful!

As we enter the buying season for Christmas, be on guard. Most of you will increase your online purchasing in the next few weeks. Criminals have been preparing for this season too.  Here's a list of the Top 10 Fraud Alert Tips.

Men's Shelter Sandwich
& Lunch Collection - Dec 19

Join us in Aquinas Hall as we make bagged lunches for the men's shelter every third Thursday.  Sandwich making begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Sign up online www.stacharlotte.com/sandwiches to donate food items and supplies.  If you can't make it, drop off your loaf bags as usual!

 

 

DSA: Click here to donate now!

Did You Know the Dominican

 Sisters' Foundress is on

the Path to Sainthood?

Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes has been declared Venerable by the Church! She is now on the road to canonization as a saint! If you or a loved one needs a miracle, please consider praying for her intercession with God! More info here and here!