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New! Stewardship Fair

Sunday, October 11 | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | Parish Plaza

Join us for the all-new Stewardship Fair: In the Footsteps of St. Thomas. Pick up a pilgrimage passport and journey through ten destinations inspired by the life of St. Thomas Aquinas. Meet our apostolate leaders, discover ways to pray, serve, grow, and belong, and collect a stamp at each stop.

Complete the pilgrimage and return your passport to the Raffle Table for a chance to win 10 prizes valued at more than $1,500:

  • Chesters Chophouse: two $200 gift cards
  • Georges French Bistro: two $200 gift cards
  • Ziggy’s Pizza: $100 gift card
  • Meddys: $100 gift card
  • Exploration Place: one-year family membership
  • Botanica Gardens: one-year Family “Seed” Membership
  • Holy Crucifix: valued at $150
  • Holy Rosary: valued at $80

Enjoy breakfast burritos, doughnuts, lunch sandwiches, face painting, children’s treasures, giveaways, family fun, and more - plus get an STA Swag Bag while supplies last!

All are invited!

To sign up to help with the fair, click HERE. Great opportunity for service hours for students!

Parish Book Club

Click HERE to register by October 19.

Two meeting dates will be on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in Allen Hall: November 4 (introduction) | December 9 (discussion)
Suggested Donation: $10.00

All adults are invited to join Fr. Will for the fall book club, reading the selection, Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor.

Wise Blood, Flannery O'Connor's astonishing and haunting first novel, is a classic of twentieth-century literature. It is the story of Hazel Motes, a twenty-two-year-old caught in an unending struggle against his inborn, desperate fate. He falls under the spell of a "blind" street preacher named Asa Hawks and his degenerate fifteen-year-old daughter, Sabbath Lily. In an ironic, malicious gesture of his own non-faith, and to prove himself a greater cynic than Hawks, Motes founds the Church Without Christ, but is still thwarted in his efforts to lose God. He meets Enoch Emery, a young man with "wise blood," who leads him to a mummified holy child and whose crazy maneuvers are a manifestation of Motes's existential struggles.
This tale of redemption, retribution, false prophets, blindness, blindings, and wisdom gives us one of the most riveting characters in American fiction.

Prayers for Active Military

Prayers for Active Military

We are currently updating our parish military display poster. If you are an active-duty military parishioner, or if you are a parishioner with an immediate family member (parent, sibling, or child) who is actively serving, please complete this form to share their name and information with us.

Click HERE to submit information and a high-resolution, vertically oriented photo by Monday, October 26, to be included in this update of the display. Information received after that date will be included in a future update.

Names of those actively serving will also be published periodically in the parish bulletin so that our parish family can remember them in prayer.

Thank you for helping us recognize and pray for those who serve our country.

Walking with Purpose

New Sessions begin in September! Register HERE.

If you desire to grow in your faith within a supportive community of Catholic women, Walking with Purpose is for you!
Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a Catholic women's Bible study that combines personal study with engaging small-group discussion. Each study connects the challenges of everyday life with the wisdom of Scripture and the teachings of Christ and His Church.
Designed to meet women wherever they are in their faith journey, Walking with Purpose offers practical, Scripture-based teaching that is faithful to Catholic doctrine and incorporates the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a valuable resource.

2026–2027 Sessions

To watch a video about the Walking with Purpose experience, click HERE.
New participants and guests are always welcome. Whether you're joining for the first time or simply want to visit a session, there's always an open seat at Walking with Purpose!
Click HERE to register.

 

OCIA Hospitality & Support

Sign up now!

Each September, our parish welcomes men and women into the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) as they explore the Catholic faith and discern whether to become Catholic. Parishioners are invited to support them along their journey through prayer and hospitality beginning  September 10 through the Easter Vigil.

Pray: Click HERE to sign up to pray for an OCIA participant. The Church Office will contact those who sign up with additional details.

Hospitality: Help us provide a welcoming, shared meal for our OCIA participants and team. Sign up to provide food or drinks, or help with setup, serving, and cleanup at an OCIA meeting. Click HERE to provide a meal or serve.

“Lord, we ask you to bless those who wish to move forward in the fullness of faith through OCIA. Protect them on their journey, reveal to them the love of your Son, Jesus, and empower them with the gifts of your Holy Spirit.”

Couples Connect

Begins August 25!

A new ministry for couples from newlyweds through approximately their first ten years of marriage, connecting with others in a similar stage of life.
This fall, we invite you to be part of our inaugural five-session series. Couples Connect is designed to strengthen your marriage, deepen your Catholic faith, and foster meaningful friendships with other couples in our parish. We look forward to continuing the ministry with additional gatherings in the spring and beyond.

Gatherings will be held once a month on Tuesday evenings from 6:00–7:30 p.m. in Allen Hall on August 25, September 29, October 27, November 17, and December 15.
Each evening includes:

  • Dinner for adults
  • Childcare, if needed
    • Nursing infants may remain with their parents during the meetings.
    • Mobile children are asked to participate in the provided childcare.
  • A short presentation by Fr. Will and small-group discussion
  • Conversation and fellowship with other married couples

No preparation is required—just come as you are.

Registration Fee: $40 per couple for the Fall 2026 Couples Connect Series.
Click HERE to register.

Young Adult Focus Group

Sign up now!

We’re exploring starting a new group for single young adults, ages 21–35, at St. Thomas Aquinas, and we’d like your help in shaping its direction.

We’re looking for young adults interested in participating in a small focus group to share what they’re looking for in a young adult ministry—whether that’s opportunities for faith, fellowship, service, or simply connecting with others in a similar stage of life.

Interested in being part of the conversation? Click HERE to complete a short interest form. We’ll be in touch with more information about the focus group.

Questions? Contact Thomas Skinner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Babysitters Needed

The parish is seeking babysitters to support its ministries this fall. Paid opportunities are available for adults 18 and older who are VIRTUS trained. Middle and high school students are also invited to volunteer and earn service hours.

Babysitting Opportunities

Walking With Purpose (Tuesday mornings, weekly beginning September 15)
Approximately 8:45–10:45 a.m.

Couples Connect (Tuesday evenings)
Approximately 5:45–7:45 p.m. on:

  • August 18
  • September 29
  • October 27
  • November 17
  • December 15

Compensation & Requirements
Adults (18 and older): $15 per hour and must be VIRTUS-trained.
Middle and high school students: Volunteer opportunities are available to earn service hours.

Interested? Click HERE to complete the Babysitter Interest Form to let us know you'd like to help. Megan Sellers will contact you with additional details regarding scheduling and availability.

 

Serviam Deo

Listen to the "Serviam Deo" podcast HERE.

"Serviam Deo" – Latin for "I will serve the Lord" – a group for men of the parish focused on:

  • Ongoing fellowship, not just a one-time program
  • Spiritual growth and formation
  • Building a lasting community among parish men

Meetings are held every other Tuesday evening in Allen Hall from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. For meeting dates, see the church calendar HERE.

The "Serviam Deo" podcast, hosted by parishioners Michael Rambo, Curtis Richardson, and our own Fr. Will Stuever, is a companion podcast to the men's group at STA. We talk about the role we play as men in our world. We study sacred scripture, vocations, the history of the Church, and other topics important to Catholic men. All are invited to listen to the "Serviam Deo" podcast by clicking HERE or by searching for "Serviam Deo" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

 Questions? Contact the Parish Office or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

STA MOMS Group

STA MOMS  (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) Group

The mission of STA MOMS is to support mothers of young children, provide opportunities for socialization and mutual growth in Mary's likeness through the journey of motherhood. A new STA parishioner, Missy May, is taking the lead as the coordinator. Rather than a set schedule of meeting dates, members will enjoy a variety of spontaneous meet-ups to "Pray & Play." Communication will take place through GroupMe messaging. After joining, apostolate members will be notified of meet-ups and have the opportunity to share resources and participate in other activities that support one another, such as making meals for families with new babies or providing babysitting opportunities for trained teenagers.  Click HERE for a message from Missy with more details.

Click HERE to join the STA MOMS GroupMe.

Questions? Please email Missy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Adoration

Adorers needed!

We need additional Adorers for Eucharistic Adoration. The Bishop requires that we schedule two individuals for each hour the chapel is open. We need adorers to serve as prayer partners at several adoration times to fulfill the Bishop's requirement.

If you would like to fill an hour or are new to Adoration and would like to sign up, please click HERE to visit our online scheduler.

If you have questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the Church Office at 316-683-6569.

 

Saint Vincent de Paul

Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)

Thank you!

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Thomas Aquinas is very busy responding to our neighbors’ requests for assistance. Reflecting the reality of today’s economy, the need for assistance has never been so great. In pairs, SVdP members meet with each of those neighbors to understand their need and how we can help. In addition to rental and utility assistance, SVDP also provides them with various community resources to help them improve their long-term situation.

SVdP has been able to make hundreds of home visits and is grateful for generosity of St. Thomas parishioners in supporting Mission Outreach which provides funding to SVdP. The majority of visits are with families. The financial assistance to our neighbors is crucial in maintaining the stability and safety of these families. The generosity of parishioners provides relief from the profound stress and anxiety when facing utility shutoff, eviction or not being able to pay bills.

Please keep our neighbors who need assistance in your prayers. They are the beneficiaries of your charity.

Google My Business Review

Google My Business Reviews

Click HERE to leave a review.

Often times the first impression a new visitor will have of our parish is what they find online. We would like to invite you to leave a Google My Business review for our church. By sharing your experiences with others, you can help us reach more people and make a positive impact in our community. Leaving a review is easy and only takes a few minutes. Simply search for our church on Google, click on the "Write a Review" button, and share your thoughts. By sharing your experiences, you can help others find a faith community that is right for them. Plus, Google reviews can also improve our church's visibility online, making it easier for people to find us and learn more about what we have to offer. Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued member of our church family.

Hospital Pastoral Care

Hospital Pastoral Care

Our parish priests strive to visit our parishioners who have been admitted to the hospital. It is our utmost priority to provide spiritual support, comfort, and prayers to those who are going through challenging times in their health journey.

Prior to the pandemic our local hospitals notified parishes when their parishioners were admitted to the hospital, unfortunately they are no longer able to do so. If you or a loved one are hospitalized and would like to receive a visit from our parish priest, please inform the Church Office. We understand that each individual's needs and preferences may vary, so please let us know if there are any specific requests or concerns that we should be aware of.

RaiseRight

Gift Card Fundraising with RaiseRight 

Turn your everyday expenses into earnings! Simply buy gift cards through the St Thomas RaiseRight program, and brands automatically give up to 20% back to support St. Thomas Aquinas School. Use gift cards to pay for everyday things like groceries, gas, clothing, coffee, or dining out. The earnings come from the brand, so no extra money comes from your pocket!

Plus, with eGift cards, reloadable gift cards, and a mobile app available, you can shop with gift cards and earn anytime, anywhere. 

Sign up now!

Looking for something to do? Take a look at the upcoming events in our diocese.

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