| In the parish Thomas
oganises many of the liturgies, especially for the special occasions.
He
supports families in their time of need. He does this with prayer,
being
with them, and sometimes with a cup of tea.
He has
continued with his parent education
activities. He runs courses to help parents "understand'" their teenage
children, and he provides parents with teaching aides to help them in
their
role as primary religious educators of their children.
In his
"Outreach" programme, Thomas will
look out for those in need to see what he can do to assist. This may be
to find clothing and food for patients who come to the hospital; it
could
also be providing transport or finding the means for further travelling
by people who come to help. Thomas will also help parents with sick
children.
Something of a
delight for Thomas is his
work with the senior citizens of Thursday Island. Taking Communion to
them;
spending time with them sharing stories or reading the newspaper to
them;
running the Bingo and organising a weekly Mass; and driving them to the
shops or just taking them for a drive.
Thomas has
always approached any task with
enthusiasm, diligence, and creativity. The people he is
presently administering
to would be benefiting from this. But they are probably appreciating
even
more his warmth and jovial nature.
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Senior citizens awaiting
the beginning of Mass
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Thomas with some of
the boys
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A ministry montage made
by Thomas
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