St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish

◽This Tuesday, July 30th, Zelie's Hope invites all families to attend
The Precious Life Memorial Mass, at St. Thomas Aquinas.

For more information about Zelie’s Hope, visit https://bcsdeanery.org/zelies-hope.

The Church encourages us to honor the lives of these little ones and entrust their eternal souls to our loving Father in Heaven. 🌅

JOIN US in sending off our Women's ACTS retreatants to fill their hearts with the Lord!
🙏They will need your prayer and intercession throughout their retreat!
🥘 The Women's ACTS return luncheon will be in the Parish Activity Center after the 11AM mass on Sunday 7/28. There is still a need for "A dish to share" - Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090848A5A622A7F85-50084535-womens #/

~ Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for every mind and heart that fills the presence of this sendoff and the journey of this retreat. Only You truly know what will be accomplished this weekend, and we ask that You grow the love and faith of these retreatants on their journey through Women's ACTS. Amen. ~ 🙏 ~

➡️Praise & Worship Workshop Event

This Saturday, at 3PM in the Youth Room - All musicians ages 14-25 are invited to share and grow their talents!
🎤🎸It's not too late to register! 🎹🪘

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepZWSTe_CMaIRzh7R5dIJhIfMfqKR8a7EXacJdjiKcxdaKeg/viewform

“Worship is not a luxury but a priority. To seek Jesus must be the constant desire of believers.” ― Pope Benedict XVI.

Praise and Worship Workshop Looking for ways to use your musical talent to build the Kingdom of God? Join our Contemporary Worship team to learn how to praise God with our voices and instruments. Join us in the Youth Room from 3 - 4:30 on Saturday July 27th. Open to young people aged 14 - 25. Email Courtney at [email protected]...

The submissions are in and the voting is starting!
Visit
https://stabcs.org/voting-for-aquinasfest-t-shirt-design
to vote on your favorite T-Shirt Design Submission! 👕🫶

Take a look at the upcoming events this week, July 22nd, 2024, at STA! 📌

JOIN US in sending off our retreatants for Teen ACTS embarking on their spiritual journey tonight!

~ Dear Lord, as our STA Youth embark on this retreat, we come before you with open hearts and minds, seeking your guidance and presence. Grant us moments of deep reflection, spiritual growth, and renewed strength. ~ 🙏

📚COMING SOON:
• A new Bible study, The Bible Timeline, is beginning soon at STA! The Bible Timeline will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30PM beginning August 20th! Check out our website for more info! https://stabcs.org/bible-timeline

DAY 4- FINAL DAY of our Radical Ride, Vacation Bible School 2024!🧳✈️

St. John Bosco, patron saint of apprentices, editors/publishers, schoolchildren, was our tour guide to help us learn how to put prayer into action in “every little thing we do!”

“Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31
Spotlight: 3rd and 4th Grade

Take a look at the events happening this week, July 15th, 2024, at STA! 📌

EVENT:
Precious Life Memorial Mass

All families in the Bryan/College Station Deanery are invited to attend the Precious Life Memorial Mass on July 30th at 6:30pm at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.

The Mass will include an opportunity for naming and commendation of these little ones, as well as a special blessing for the parents of the children. A reception will follow in Zurek Hall. For more information, visit https://bcsdeanery.org/zelies-hope.

DAY 3 of our Radical Ride, VBS!

St. Bernadette, patron saint of illness/poverty/those ridiculed for their faith, was our tour guide to help us explore praying through the ups and downs.

“Ask and it will be given to you; Seek and you will find; Knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
Spotlight: 2nd Grade 🙂

DAY 2 of our Radical Ride, VBS!

St. Faustina, patron saint of mercy, was our tour guide to help us have fun learning some of the ways to pray (music prays twice!) and how to put our trust in Jesus.

“Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for Him…” Psalm 37:7
Spotlight: 1st Grade 😄

We kicked off our Radical Ride, VBS yesterday with some incredible energy!

St. Raphael the Archangel, patron saint of travelers, was our tour guide to show us what prayer is and how the angels guide us on the journey!

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" James 4:8
Spotlight: Kindergarten 😀

We are excited to welcome you back to Adoration, resuming today (July 9th) after 12:15 daily Mass!

"Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Jesus and ready to make reparation for the great evils of the world. Let your adoration never cease."
~ St. Pope John Paul II

Inclement Weather Notification! 🌩 Stay safe STA Family!

Happy Independence Day! Join us for Daily Mass or Light in the Darkness (Candlelight Rosary). We'll save you a spot!

We are heading on a Pilgrimage to The Seven Churches of St. Paul across Greece & Turkey! As Pope Francis said: “The Church on earth is on a pilgrimage to heaven guided by the Lord, who will lead us to the fullness of joy and truth at the end of time.” 🎒🧳Registration deadline of July 2nd is rapidly approaching!!! Click the link for more information.

Nativity Pilgrimage OPTION 1 Register Online Fill the form Online, upload copy of your passport. We accept all major Credit/Debit cards (3% fee does apply) Register Now