On The Lord's Day:
Saturday Evening Vigil - 5:00 PM
Sunday Morning - 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 Noon
Weekdays:
Mon., Tues., Wed. Thurs. & Fri. - 8:00 AM (Unless otherwise noted in the Weekly Parish Bulletin)
Holy Days:
Holyday - 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM
(Unless otherwise noted in the Weekly Parish Bulletin)
National Holidays:
9:00 AM
The Rosaryis prayed weekday mornings before the 8:00 AM Liturgy.
The Novena in Honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is prayed every Monday morning
immediately following the 8:00 AM Liturgy. Eucharistic Adoration takes place on the First Friday of the month following the 8:00 AM Liturgy until
9:00 AM. Please note: Adoration is not held in the summer months of June, July and August.
Our Church is Handicap Lift Accessible.
GLUTEN FREE EUCHARIST
For those parishioners or guests who have Celiac Disease or an allergy to gluten food products, we offer gluten-free host for Eucharist. If you desire to receive this host, please inform Father Przemek 10 minutes before Mass begins so that he can prepare this special host.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
For safety reasons, whenever weather conditions on the weekdays (Monday - Friday) are such that there is severe weather, the 8:00 AM Liturgy will be celebrated privately.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
The Sacrament of the Lord's Forgiveness is celebrated on Saturday
afternoon 4:00 - 4:45 PM. During the Season of Advent on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, and during the Season of Lent on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. If you wish to receive this Sacrament at any other time appointments can be made by calling the Parish Office.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism for infants is celebrated on Saturdays at 11:00 AM or on Sundays at 1:00 PM. Parents who plan to have their child baptized needs to be registered members of Saint Thomas of Aquin Parish. Parents are asked to contact the Parish Office after the birth of a child to make the proper arrangements. Adult Baptisms are part of the RCIA Process. Through this process the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are received. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
FIRST EUCHARIST
This Sacrament is celebrated in the Spring of the second grade upon the completion of a two-year preparation program which includes family involvement. For more information, please click on the Faith Formation Link.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
This Sacrament is celebrated in the Spring of the 8th grade upon completion of the two-year sacramental preparation program. For more information, please click on the Faith Formation Link.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
The sacramental preparations for the Sacrament of Matrimony must begin with the Church at least 12 months in advance of the wedding date and before making any other arrangements - reception hall, caterers, etc. Either the Bride or Groom needs to be a registered member of Saint Thomas of Aquin Parish. The engaged couple themselves are expected to contact the Parish Office to make the proper arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick may be celebrated anytime with a person who is seriously ill, aged, infirmed or facing surgery. Please notify the Parish Office regarding parishioners who are homebound or hospitalized. A Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated during the seasons of Advent and Lent.
PRIVACY LAWS OF HOSPITALS
Due to privacy laws of the hospitals, we no longer are informed of parishioners from our parish who are admitted. For this reason, please notify the parish when someone from your family is admitted to the hospital.