On the morning of Friday, May 10, 2013, nearly 25 people attended a special memorial tree blessing ceremony hosted at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.  Following an opening prayer, guests joined Fr. Matt as he walked the grounds, sprinkling each tree that was gifted to the parish in-memory of a loved one, with Holy Water.  After the blessing, the guests joined Fr. Matt at a gratitude reception where they shared memories of their loved ones and enjoyed fellowship with one another.

The Lace Bark Elm, two Sawtooth Oak trees and two (of the four) Chinese Pistachio trees, all planted on the east grounds were blessed.  Two (of the three) Taylor Junipers, the two White Redbuds, the three Crimson Spire Oak trees and the Plaza Bed landscaping, all on the grounds to the west of the church, were also blessed.

Event sponsors and donations for The STArlight Gala 2013 are now being solicited!  This special evening of fellowship and fundraising, which will be hosted in the Parish Activity Center and School Café on Saturday, November 9, is a benefit event for the Parish School PTO, the Parish Mom’s Group and the Parish Endowment Fund.  For more information, please click here.

...put off your planning for we know neither the day nor the hour. Good stewardship dictates that we look ahead and make provisions for our family and our Church. For more information on Stewardship after Death, please contact Traci Kennedy at tkennedy@stthomaswichita.com or at 684-9201.