The "Skip Once" and "Skip Always" links allow you to bypass the Flash animation upon entering the St. Thomas the Apostle Web site.

"Skip Once" sets a cookie on your computer that will automatically bypass the animation for 24 hrs. (Clicking on the animation is equivalent to "Skip Once.")

"Skip Always" sets a cookie on your computer that will automatically bypass the animation permanently, or until you reinstall your browser, delete your cookie file or switch to another browser.

If you have cookies turned off, clicking either link or on the animation will take you to the St. Thomas the Apostle home page.