Monday, November 5, 2007

Many of us consider St. Thomas to be a warm and welcoming community. Do you? The founding families of this good parish were inspired by the workings of the Holy Spirit to build this house with arms wide open. How exciting it must have been for these families to attend the first celebration of the Holy Eucharist in their new church after so much hard work and time spent in anticipation. The atmosphere must have been electric with joy! And it continues with each passing year as new families visit St. Thomas and experience that same sense of “fit” and “belonging” which draws them closer into God’s embrace. Indeed, most of us can recall with great clarity an initial experience of warmth and welcoming that led us to make St. Thomas our home.

Do you have an experience which led you to join St. Thomas that you would like to share? Please leave your impressions and suggestions for others to read.