There will be Mass Celebration at 6:30pm in the evening

Our faith is one of mystery, and we all have questions that we would like to ask Jesus. Once seeing the wounds on Christ’s resurrected body, Thomas’ faith was firmed and he became a missionary.

Traveling outside of the Roman Empire, Thomas went East – eventually settling in India to preach the Good News. He was invited by the king to construct a palace, as Thomas was a skilled builder. But when Thomas distributed the payment from that project to the poor, it angered the king and got Thomas thrown in prison.

He continued to preach the Gospel, causing disruption and anger amongst the establishment. Thomas was killed by a spear — a wound similar to that which he touched on Jesus.

Thomas was canonized a Saint for his martyrdom. His Feast Day is July 3 —

Thomas is considered to be the patron saint of architects, builders, carpenters, construction workers, geometricians, masons, stone masons, stone cutters, surveyors, theologians, people who have doubts in faith and blind.

Our continued evangelization of all corners of the world grounds us in the story of St. Thomas the Apostle. We all doubt, we all question, and we all move forward in our faith to become deeper disciples of Christ.

As we celebrate the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, this faith community is reminded of our role in building the Kingdom of God. We are on a mission to bring Jesus to all; to be a builder of faith.

Prayers to St. Thomas the Apostle

For Faith

Almighty and ever living God, who didst strengthen thine apostle Thomas with sure and certain faith in thy Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in thy sight; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

For Spending Ourselves in His Service

O Glorious St. Thomas, your grief for Jesus was such that it would not let you believe he had risen unless you actually saw him and touched his wounds.

But your love for Jesus was equally great and it led you to give up your life for him. Pray for us that we may grieve for our sins which were the cause of Christ's sufferings.

Help us to spend ourselves in his service and so earn the title of "blessed" which Jesus applied to those who would believe in him without seeing him. Amen.

Prayer to St. Thomas the Apostle, Pray for Me

Lord Jesus, St. Thomas doubted Your resurrection until he touched Your wounds. After Pentecost, You called him to become a missionary in India, but he doubted again and said no.

He changed his mind only after being taken into slavery by a merchant who happened to be going to India.

Once he was cured of his doubt, You freed him and he began the work You had called him to do.

As the patron saint against doubt, I ask him to pray for me when I question the direction in which You are leading me.

Forgive me for mistrusting You, Lord, and help me to grow from the experience. Saint Thomas, pray for me. Amen.

For Architects, Builders and Carpenters

Dear St. Thomas, you were once slow in believing that Christ had gloriously risen; but later, because you had seen him, you exclaimed: "My Lord and my God!" According to an ancient story, you rendered most powerful assistance for constructing a church in a place where pagan priests opposed it.

Please bless architects, builds and carpenters that through them the Lord may be honored.
Amen.

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE

To be prayed daily from June 24– July 3

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Lord Jesus, Saint Thomas doubted your resurrection until he touched your wounds. After Pentecost, you called him to become a missionary in India, but he doubted again and said no. He changed his mind only after being taken into slavery by a merchant who happened to be going to India.

Once he was cured of his doubt, you freed him, and he began the work you had called him to do. As the Patron Saint against Doubt, I ask him to pray for me when I question the direction in which you are leading me. Forgive me for mistrusting you, Lord, and help me to grow from the experience.

Saint Thomas, pray for me.

Almighty and ever-living God, who did strengthen your apostle Thomas with sure and certain faith in your Son’s resurrection: grant us so perfectly and without a doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord, and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in your sight, through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, now and forever.

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St. Thomas the Apostle, pray for us.

Our Father…

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.