Altar Society

The Altar Society invites all women of the parish to join in its dedication to maintain the altar. St. Patrick's Day Card Party, selling Mother's Day and Father's Day novena cards, and a holiday home tour are among events held to defray expenses. Several fellowship activities occur throughout the year. The altar is decorated at Christmas and Easter by the Altar Society.

Advent Angels

Advent Angels is a special way for parish households to celebrate Advent and draw the parish community closer together, person by person, family by family. Participating households observe the Sundays of Advent by delivering gifts to their secret angel household and by keeping them in their prayers. Identities are revealed on the last Sunday of Advent.

Annual Parish Picnic

The STA Annual Parish Picnic is held in the fall. Volunteers are needed to assist with parish picnic planning and/or day of picnic; i.e. running games, snow-cone machine, soda fountain.

St. Thomas Feast Day Celebration

Formerly known as the Annual Appreciation Dinner for Adults, the St. Thomas Feast Day celebration is an appreciation dinner served free of charge to all adult members of the parish on the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, January 28.  Our next parish dinner is Saturday, January 28, 2012.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus Council #10242 was chartered in 1990. Knights participate in Kansas Council, fraternal and charitable activities, and are active in parish events. In addition, the Knights help with various projects in the school. Any Catholic male 18 years or older is encouraged and welcome to join.

Lenten Soup & Bread Suppers

Lenten Soup and Bread Supper volunteers prepare a meatless soup during the day on the Fridays of Lent, set up and serve and then clean up. Volunteers are needed to prepare soup, serve and clean up on Friday evenings of Lent. It is a great family or group activity.

Marriage Encounter

Marriage Encounter is a world-wide program designed to help married couples reenergize their relationship. Our Parish Circle invites all Encountered couples to join each other for support and friendship while striving to keep weekend feelings alive.

Ministry of Mothers Sharing

The Ministry of Mothers Sharing group (M.O.M.S.) offers fellowship and support to women in their vocation as wives and mothers, as well as involvement in service projects in our Catholic community. The M.O.M.S. group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month. A schedule of programs is available. Childcare is available free of charge in the parish nursery.

Special Events

Volunteers are asked to work together to plan, coordinate and provide hospitality at special parish events and receptions.

Reflections Newsletter

The parish newsleter called REFLECTIONS is a vehicle for highlighting all phases of parish life, recording parish history and promoting the activities of the parish and the accomplishments of its members. The parish newsletter is mailed to homes monthly. Volunteer writers and photographers are needed. The deadline for copy and photos is the last Monday of the month. All individuals and parish groups are invited and encouraged to contribute.

Small Group Formation

Volunteers are asked to develop small groups that strive to encourage the growth of the church community.  Examples of these types of groups are:

St. Ginanna Family Group -- The St. Gianna Family Group is named after St. Gianna Beretta Molla, (1922-1962) physician, mother and martyr. This group seeks to assist married couples in living out their call to holiness through the conjugal life and to abide by church teachings on family life and the Sacrament of Marriage. Its primary mission is to support the families of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and help them to come together to build family awareness and express our Catholic faith in our families and in our community.  Coordinatiors are Mike & Julie Lievens, 686-9856, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dinners for Eight --  Groups of parishioners meet for dinner in each others homes once a quarter.  The hosts provide the place and main meat entre.  Coordinator is Val Cowan, 744-2828, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sunday Hospitality (Coffee & Donuts)

The Sunday Coffee & Donuts ministry offers fellowship following the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses. Apostolate groups or individuals are welcome to host a Sunday Mass.

Welcome New Members

This apostolate represents the Pastoral Council in greeting new parishioners to our St. Thomas community. Volunteers are asked to call on new parishioners, answer questions and invite them to become active in parish life.