Parishioners open doors, welcome parishioners, and guide visitors as needed. Occasionally, members of this group will be asked to greet at other church functions. Both adults and children are welcome.

Parishioners serve coffee and donuts for fellow parishioners in Allen Hall following the 9:00 am, 10:30 am and 12:00 pm Sunday Masses.

Parishioners plan, coordinate, and execute the parish's annual Easter Egg Hunt, which always follows the Noon Mass on Easter Sunday.

Parishioners plan, coordinate and host special parish events as well as assist with hospitality for parish activities such as adult education classes.

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. Knights meet the 1st Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm in the Assembly Room. Any Catholic male 18 years or older is encouraged and welcome to join.

For more information about joining the Knights of Columbus or to pay annual dues, click HERE.

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Parishioners provide support to active service members and veterans through outreach, support, and encouragement.

If you have are an active military parishioner or an active military family member of a parishioner, we kindly request you fill out this form to share their name with us. Click HERE.

Over 60s is a fellowship group for parishioners aged 60 or older who want to joyfully experience all that life offers at all ages. Events are scheduled regularly and advertised through the church bulletin and parish communication.

Parishioners assist with hosting the annual parish dinner, which is held on the Saturday closest to January 28, the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Parishioners plan and facilitate the annual parish picnic as well as assist with set-up, activities at the picnic, and clean-up.

Parishioners serve as leaders, teaching boys in Grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) to do things for themselves and others. The goal is to promote a sense of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues. VIRTUS training is required.

Parishioners serve as leaders, teaching boys in Grades 1-5 (ages 6-10) to do things for themselves and others. The goal is to promote a sense of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred virtues. VIRTUS training is required.

Parishioners serve as trained adult leaders for girls of all ages, engaging them in activities that will allow them to learn, make decisions, develop a sense of responsibility and make lasting friendships. VIRTUS training is required.

Parishioners coordinate the annual senior breakfast in cooperation with the Knights of Columbus.

The STArlight Gala is a benefit event for our parish endowment fund. Help is needed with general event planning, auction solicitation, marketing, sponsorship, food and beverage, entertainment, décor, hospitality, set-up, check-out, and clean-up. Time requirements vary depending on the area of interest.

Parishioners deliver welcome gifts to new parish members and assist with new parishioner welcome events.

Women of Aquinas (WOA) unites women of the Parish through planned social functions, promotes Christian stewardship within the parish and community, and provides bread and wine for the Altar and other special parish needs on occasion. Women become members of WOA upon joining the parish.

Each woman of the parish is asked to make a suggested donation of at least $25 in dues to the Women of Aquinas each year. These are used to fund all the needs of the Altar, which include bread and wine.

Parishioners are responsible for appropriate liturgical decorations, displays, and altar flowers that reflect our Catholic faith.

Vocalists are selected to provide musical leadership to the congregation during weekend Masses. Cantors must be musically inclined and be able to proclaim the Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation in beautiful song. Membership in one of the choirs is encouraged, but not required.

Vocal and instrumental musician stewards provide a varied repertoire of music, with an emphasis on traditional composers such as Palestrina, Bach, Handel and Mozart. While the ability to read music is helpful, it is not required and no experience is necessary for vocal music participation. Practice is held on Wednesday at 8:30 pm.

Vocal and instrumental musician stewards provide a varied repertoire of music, with an emphasis on contemporary Catholic composers. Choir practice is on Tuesday at 7:00 pm Vocal music experience is not necessary for participation.

Stewards lead the singing so as to enhance the full and active liturgical participation by all the people. Musical style is based primarily on contemporary Catholic composers. Ability to read music is helpful, but not required. Instruments, such as guitar, flute, strings, etc. are most welcome. Practice is held on Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Parishioners meet with grieving families to plan funeral Masses for loved ones, assist with planning and hosting the annual Evening Prayer for the Dead each November, and send condolence cards to grieving families. This is a no pledge group. If interested, please contact the Church Office. 

Eucharistic Adoration involves “the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us”. In other words, it is adoring Jesus Christ, who is truly present under the appearance of bread and wine, as the Holy Eucharist.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass assist the Celebrant in distributing Communion. A devotion to the Eucharist is essential.  EHMCs are appointed by the Pastor and training and commissioning are required.  This is a no pledge group. If interested, contact the Church Office.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick make Communion calls to the sick and homebound of our parish. EMHCs are appointed by the pastor and diocesan and parish training and commissioning are required. This is a no pledge group. If interested, please contact the Church Office.

Parishioners proclaim the Word of God during the celebration of the Mass.  Lectors are appointed by the pastor and training is required.  This is a no pledge group. If interested, please contact the Church Office. 

Parishioners seek to be instruments of grace and aiding the pastor by carrying out Spiritual Works of Mercy and by promoting devotion to Mary. Apostolic stewards visit and take Holy Communion to the sick at homes, hospitals and care facilities as well as coordinate transportation for parishioners to attend Mass and Adoration. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 5:15 pm in the Church Library. This is a no pledge group. If interested, please contact the Church Office.

Parishioners provide childcare for children, ages 1-3, during the Sunday 10:30 am Mass during the year excluding holidays, so their parents can fully participate in the liturgy.  VIRTUS training is required.

Stewards serve as prayer warriors for those who are ill, grieving or suffering in any way. Prayer partners are notified of particular prayer requests by email.

Parishioners are needed to accompany fellow parishioners and their families as they grieve the loss of loved ones. Members will attend funerals and offer prayers for the dead and living.

Host the statue of St. Thomas Aquinas for one week and pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life as well as your own vocations.

Ushers maintain decorum and dignity during the celebration of the Mass, seat parishioners and visitors, take up the collection, put out bulletins, and check pews and commons areas after Masses.

The Children's Liturgy of the Word is available for children ages 4-6 during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, October through April, except on holiday weekends. Adult members are needed to teach age-appropriate lessons that follow each Sunday’s Gospel. Teacher guides are available online in advance. VIRTUS training is required.

The parish's High School Youth Ministries focus on enhancing the spiritual, social, and emotional development of students in grades 9-12. STAY (High School Youth Group) meets weekly on Sunday evenings, from 7:30 - 9:00 pm, and is open to all high school students. Throughout the year, high school students have the opportunity to participate in various events across the diocese, including TEC, Totus Tuus, Prayer and Action, Steubenville Conferences, and the Dream Conference.

Parishioners serve as role models for the newly engaged and/or married. This is a no pledge group. If interested, contact the Church Office.

Middle School Youth ministries at the parish focuses on enhancing the spiritual, social, and emotional development of students in grades 7 and 8.  Ignite (the Middle School Youth Group) meets every Thursday in the School Cafeteria from 7:00-8:30 pm.  Medical Release Form: https://stthomaswichita.formstack.com/forms/youthwaiverandpermissionform

OCIC is a process to educate and prepare youth, ages 6-14, for full membership in the Catholic Church. Members serve as catechists. VIRTUS training is required.

The Parish Library Apostolate oversees a collection of books and audiovisual materials, which are available for self-checkout. Parishioners who possess organizational, marketing, and promotional skills are a welcome addition to this Apostolate.  

The Parish School of Religion (P.S.R.) is the religious education program from Grades K-8, which is offered to children in the parish who do not attend a Catholic school.  P.S.R. classes are held in the classrooms of our parish school on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 7:15 pm. Students in grades 1-8 begin classes in September. Kindergarten students begin classes in January.

Click HERE to register. 

Parishioners work for the respect of all human life from conception to natural death through prayer, education, awareness of legislative issues, and outreach to organizations.

Totus Tuus (Latin for "Totally Yours") is a Catholic youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. 

Parishioners encourage vocations to the priesthood and religious life through various activities and prayer opportunities.

Act 2 is a mutual support group for Catholics who have lost spouses. Act 2: Living after Loss meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. in Allen Hall.  This is a no pledge group.  All who have lost spouses, no matter their gender, age, or stage are invited and encouraged to attend.

Steward members are responsible for laundering small altar linens used at Mass.  The time commitment is three to four hours per week for one month of the year. Other members launder the altar servers albs in May and November.  Each member is given four-five albs to wash, dry and press, if necessary. 

Members assist with answering phones, data entry, running errands, preparing mailings, and other projects as needed.

Members plan and coordinate two annual food drives including delivering donated food to the local food bank.

Parishioners assist in preparing and serving meals after funerals. Stewards are needed to donate food, set-up, serve, and clean-up. Three teams that share hosting responsibilities on a rotating basis. Daytime (mid-day) availability is required.

Good Samaritans helps fellow parishioners in-need by way of emotional support and lending a hand.

Stewards members assist with taking blood pressures after all Masses the third weekend of each month. The group also sponsors Red Cross Blood drives and various health and wellness seminars and workshops.   

This is a Senior Services project through which stewards are responsible for delivering meals to the homebound on two consecutive weekends about every four to five months.

Mission Outreach Services provides financially for those in and outside of our parish community who are disadvantaged, suffering or in need. The Corporal Works of Mercy are used to guide the decision-making process.

Parishioners gather to make corded rosaries for various missions and local area groups. Meetings are held in the Assembly Room on Tuesdays following the 8:15 a.m. Mass. Members may also work at home. 

Parishioners prepare food, serve food and clean up at The Lord’s Diner, on the 30th day of each month.  Afternoon food prep (12 Noon-3:00 p.m.) and evening (5:00-8:00 p.m.) shifts available.  Virtus training and an online food safety class are required.