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Letter from Father Jantz  

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

With all the warm weather, and Memorial Day on the horizon next weekend, it’s definitely starting to feel like summer is on the way! We still have some Easter sacraments to celebrate (with Confirmation coming up soon!), but I’d like to take the opportunity this week to discuss an important summer event at the parish: Vacation Bible School, from 27 June to 1 July.

VBS is something of an institution in the South, and as I’ve discovered over the last couple months of planning, it’s a strong tradition here at St. Thomas, as well. It’s truly a fine occasion: a mini summer camp that brings together parishioners of all ages. Although it’s called “school,” I would really call VBS more of an experience: both of God in Scripture and of each other in the community.

Our parish VBS this year, “Monumental,” focuses on developing a love of celebrating God’s greatness. The program has a Southwestern theme that I think will make for some fun cross-cultural engagement, as well. As a parish, we will also include a specifically Catholic perspective, through the daily practice of praying the Rosary.

I very warmly invite all our students (from 3 years old to those starting 5^th grade) to participate. And for all parishioners who are young at heart, you’re invited to get involved as a volunteer. For details about how to register and get involved, please see the bulletin announcement below.

As we enter the summer months, let’s continue to seek the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and our patron St. Thomas, so that both our work and our leisure will be devoted to God.

God bless,

Fr Jantz