St. Thomas students and families opened another school year with Together Growing in Faith *TGIF* on Sunday, August 27. This important session started with Mass celebrated by Fr. Chad Johnson and breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus. After introductory remarks by Mrs. Virginia Crumb, Religious Education Coordinator, and Father Ryan Furlong students and parents heard presentations by the many ministries and groups available through St. Thomas. Student then met their teachers and were given the first lessons of the new year.