The Consolation Apostolate helps families of St. Thomas Aquinas plan the Funeral Mass for their deceased loved one. We meet with the family generally at the Church to choose readings, music, general intercessions, family participants and memorials.  We also make arrangements for an organist, cantor, servers and a funeral lunch for the family if desired. A member of the apostolate will be present at the Funeral Mass.

This group also sends out condolence cards to parishioners who have lost a loved one within the first month after their loss.  We also like to send a note to families on the first anniversay of the death of their loved one. 

The other activity that our apostolate plans is Evening Prayer for the Dead.  It is held
on the first Sunday in November that is closest to All Souls day, which is November 2
each year.  At the beginning of this beautiful, meaninful Evening Prayer Liturgy, all the
names of parish members and family members of parishioners who have died from

the year that ends September 30 are read and votive candles are lit in their memory.
Evening Prayer begins at 6 pm on the designated Sunday.  Music is provided by the
Contemporary Choir. Following the liturgy, participants are encouraged to join members

of the Consolation Apostolate in the Assembly Room for refreshments and fellowship

and take home a votive candle used in the liturgy.

Anyone who has had a miscarriage or the death of a child before birth is also
encouraged to contact us.  Materials and someone to help are available. We want
you to know you are not alone.  We are here to serve you in your time of need. 
Please feel free to contact the coordinator at any time for help on your journey through
the grieving process. 

We have trained people in our group who can provide those going through the
grieving process, with support and referrals.

Currently we are seeking individuals who can assist with this apostolate.  Funeral
Mass coordinators are needed as well as someone to send out First Anniversary
of Death condolences.