St. Thomas the Apostle

1. Thank you for your presence at mass both in person and through our livestream channel. Our weekend mass schedule beginning July is Saturdays, 5pm Vigil, and Sundays 8am & 10am. As of July the Sunday Noon Mass is CANCELLED. Please note: Bishop Peter’s "Dispensation from the Sunday Obligation for those 60 and older, for those who are immunocompromised and for those whose anxiety about their health makes them apprehensive about attending Mass" remains in place. 
 
2. With the extension of Idaho’s Phase 4 our Welcome Back Gathering has been cancelled and our Parish Picnic is TENTATIVELY scheduled for July 26th. We will continue to focus on what we can offer as a parish community which is the sacraments. Please visit our website stthomascda.org to stay up to date on parish announcements and directives from Bishop Peter.
 

Current Practices for Public Masses during times of COVID-19 Precautions

In alignment with Governor Little's Phase 4 CDC protocols:
-The faithful should not shake hands or hug at the Sign of Peace, nor hold hands during the Lord's Prayer;
-There will be no distribution of the Precious Blood at this time;
-Out of continuing concern for the health of others, the faithful are asked to receive communion on the hand;
-Only clergy will distribute communion, in order to reduce the number of people who may come into contact with the faithful;
-The faithful may wear masks to Mass if they desire.
-Stay home if you feel sick.
-A distance of 6 feet must be maintained between individuals:
-Families and couples count as an individual;
-Ushers will assist in seating and maintaining the six-feet rule.
-After mass socials and gatherings are SUSPENDED until further notice from the Bishop. *Tentative date set for July 10th.