The St. Thomas Women's Guild is comprised of all the women in the St. Thomas Parish. Meetings are announced in the bulletin. Each member receives a booklet that lists the monthly events and funeral committees.

The group is led by the president, vice president and treasurer.

We look forward to and welcome the opportunity to meet and add new members to our group!

Events supported by the Women’s Guild:

• Coffee & rolls 1st Sunday of the month

• Co-sponsor senior breakfast

• Holiday gift baskets for shut-ins

• Roast Beef Dinner in October

• Assist with Annual Memorial Mass in Rockwell City

• County Wide Church Mass and Potluck in early June

• Gifts for 1st Communion and Confirmation students

• Spring Salad Luncheon

• Food Pantry Collections

• Assist with Confirmation Reception

• Serve Opening and Closing meal for Religious Education Classes

Funds are used to support:

• “Then Just Feed One” food packaging event

• Manson Food Pantry

• MNW Food Pantry

• Single Moms Ministry

• Freedom Quilts

• Unity Point Cancer Center

• Marys Meals

• St Mary’s Wings

• Manson Fire Department

• Wings of Refuge

• MNW Elementary

• Beacon of Hope

• Lotus Community Project

• Diocese of Sioux City Seminarians

• Bible camp for kids

• CCD meals

• Christmas gifts to Priests

Funerals:
Funeral dinners will be served by one of the three funeral committees. The family pays for all food purchased and it is customary for them to give a donation to the St. Thomas Women's Guild.

ACTIVITIES

Roast Beef Dinner
The Women's Guild is in charge of the parish roast beef dinner each year. The Knights of Columbus and CCD students help with the take-outs, meal deliveries, help getting people seated and with clean up. The meal consists of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, roll and pie. The women provide the salads and pies and serve the meal.

St. Thomas Annual Picnic
The annual picnic is held in the early fall. All parishioners are invited for a free meal and stay for socializing and games. Bouncy houses are provided for the kids and different outdoor games are set up for everyone to play. We ask parishioners to bring treasures from home for bingo prizes. It is a fun day for all!

Brew and Brotherhood
Brew and Brotherhood is a men's bible study group that meets every other Thursday at 6:30 am to study the scripture readings. All men are welcome to attend.

Religious Education
Religious Education is the ongoing faith and spiritual development considering life experiences, sacred scripture, church teachings, etc. Youth meet on Wednesday evenings and RCIA candidates on Thursday evenings. Other groups organize as it works best for those involved. Volunteers are always needed to lead discussions.

Calhoun County Parishes Outdoor Mass and Potluck
Calhoun County Parishes comprised of St. Mary in Lake City, St. Thomas in Manson, and St. Francis in Rockwell City have an outdoor Mass together in June.  It is located at the City Park by the fairgrounds in Rockwell City. It is followed by a potluck. Grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, and brats are provided. Parishioners bring a side dish or dessert.  There is always an abundance of delicious food to join the fellowship.