Greetings!
 

 

Our Stewardship Theme this year is "Feasting on Giving, Gratitude and Generosity" and is based on a six-week reflection series based on the Gospel teachings of St. Matthew.  We have chosen our logo - which you have probably noticed hanging in our Parish Hall - as Manna from Heaven.  A symbol of the Holy Eucharist since the 4th Century, the symbol of Manna from Heaven is used in our context to visually express the Gifts of God to his people and to each other.  We are called to receive God's Gifts with Gratitude and be Generous in sharing those gifts with others.

This year our Every Member Canvass will kick off on Sunday, September 9th.  Michelle Waterloo, David Silvas and Elizabeth Dennehy will be sharing their personal reflections and insights with our Parish as we move through the Campaign.    I thank them for their participation during this process.

May God richly bless each of us as we undergo this vital mission at this time, in this place with what we have.

Thank you.

Clint Gray

Stewardship Chair

The City Council has confirmed our earlier success before the Transportation Committee and voted to adopt the resolution as it was reported out of the Transportation Committee; thus, the new parking restrictions on Gardner Street are as follows:

No Parking Anytime Except

Sunday through Friday

2-Hour Parking

8am to 7pm

The new signage will not be posted for at least 90 days; however, the City has assured us that parking enforcement will not ticket those cars parked on Gardner Street on Sunday (for two hours or less) during the 8am to 7pm time period.

Unfortunately, this does not address the Saturday parking problem. We continue to work vigorously toward a long-term solution to address all of our parking needs.

   

Sunday, 23 September

1:30pm

St. John's Pro Cathedral 

Community Hall

514 W. Adams Blvd.

Did you know in the Jewish faith:

1. The religion of the Hebrew Bible was based on the Temple in Jerusalem, the land of Israel and the Davidic dynasty?

2. When the Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, the three pillars of Judaism became the Torah, the 5 books of Moses, as well as the interpretive tradition; Avodah (worship and prayer) and Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness)?

3. There are 613 commandments observant Jews are meant to follow?

4. There are four New Years in the Hebrew calendar?

Rabbi Suzanne Singer of Temple Beth El, who will be leading the discussion, is actively engaged in social justice work, serving as a member of Inland Congregations United for Change Clergy Caucus and a former member of the City of Riverside's Human Relations Commission. 

To RSVP, click HERE!

The Guibord Center's mission is to bring people together to challenge assumptions, unleash The Holy and affirm the faith that transforms the world.

It is time to re-register your Ralph's Card for Community Rewards! Ralph's requires everyone do this every September, even if you registered in August! To make sure your grocery purchases benefit St. Thomas, please:

1. Go to www.ralphs.com and sign in (or sign up if it's your first time).

2. Click on "My Account"

3. Click on "Community Rewards"

4. Search for "84981" (without quotes)

5. Click on St. Thomas the Apostle.

This will not affect your Ralph's Rewards that you already receive; this is an additional benefit. 

Thank you for shopping at Ralph's for St. Thomas!

On this day in 1192, the Third Crusade, which had been largely successful save its ultimate goal of retaking Jerusalem, ends with the signing of a treaty. Though Christians had not won back Jerusalem, Richard I (later king of England) negotiated access to the holy city. The Third Crusade allowed the Crusaders to maintain a considerable kingdom based in Cyprus and the Syrian coast; however, its failure to recapture Jerusalem would lead to the call for a Fourth Crusade six years later.