Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart;
and you will find rest for yourselves.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.
This is Jesus' invitation to discipleship in Matthew 11:28-30.
Father Patrick M. Crino, Pastor
Grow
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Discipleship is a lifelong journey. We can never exhaust all of the richness and beauty of life with Jesus through the Catholic Church. So as a parish, we deeply explore our faith and continue to make space to Grow in a variety of ways. At St. Thomas the Apostle our mission is to raise up Spirit-filled disciples.
Grow provides a platform for us to continue to mature as disciples through our many and different ways for adults, families, youg adults, teens, children/youth to grow.
Explore the various available programs and ministries to help develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. Whether it’s in a Bible Study, Study/Teaching Series, Retreat or social activity, our Parish goal is to provide meaningful and diverse options whereby parishioners can become the best disciples possible. -
Adults
Opportunities for adults to
grow in their Catholic faith are many. Among them are:Adult Confirmation
Bible Study
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Marriage Preparation
Marriage Mentoring
Spanish Bible Study
Study/Teaching Series
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Families
Too many people are buying
into what the world says is
most important. We need to
make loving our families our
top priority. We need to make
loving our spouses our top
priority.*
Marriage and family life are intended to be pathways to holiness; they are meant to be an adventure. St. Thomas annual family retreats offer parish families the opportunities to play, pray and grow together. Families and family members will be strengthened and grow together. Those attending will form new meaningful friendships. Typically there are four tracks:- Couples’ track
- Teen track
- Middle-school track
- Small children track
*Alicia Hernon
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Young Adults
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Teens
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Children/Youth
Our parish children and youth are our parish future.
Fun, faith and education-based programs and activities are available year 'round to keep kids engaged and curious.
Children's Liturgy
Religious Education: K-Grade 8
St. Thomas Preschool
Vacation Bible School
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Social
Multiple opportunities exist
for singles, couples and families to engage in purely 'social' activities at the Parish.Among them are:
Book Club
Bridge Marathon
Coffee + Donuts
Get Carded
Mahjong
Pancake Breakfasts
GROW - SOCIAL
