St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
Palo Alto, CA
Pastoral Center, 3290 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-494-2496
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WelcomeMission Statement:
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Palo Alto, CA is a Roman Catholic community of disciples working together for the glory of God and our spiritual growth in Jesus Christ. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we live and share the Gospel through worship, education and service.
Welcome to the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish website.
We are three churches in one parish in Palo Alto, CA.
Our three worship sites are:
Our Lady of the Rosary Church,
St. Albert the Great Church
and St. Thomas Aquinas Church and we are
part of the Diocese of San Jose.
Please check out our site and find a ministry
or organization that you'd like to be a part of.
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May 19, 2012Musician Needed A musician is needed for monthly mass on the second Wednesday of the month at 1:30 pm at Lytton Gardens. The mass is well attended by the seniors who live there. We need a regular/alternate piano player or someone who plays guitar or any small musical instrument to help with the music. If you are able to help please contact Mary Fong at 650-494-1660.
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May 18, 2012Young Adult Mass, Tues. May 29th at 7:30PM, St. Simon Church, 1860 Grant Rd, Los Altos The Young Adult Circle will be gathering for Mass in the Small Chapel at St. Simon Church in Los Altos. Celebrate the Eucharist with young adults (20’s and 30’s, single or married) from this and neighboring parishes with fellowship to follow. Fr. Matt, Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish will be our celebrant. If you have questions or would like more information on the Mass, please contact us at yacircle@gmail.com.
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May 18, 2012The St. Thomas Aquinas Confirmation class is conducting a Layette Drive for the Parish’s Layette Ministry. The Layette Ministry is a long running program based out of Our Lady of the Rosary Church.
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May 15, 2012It's finally coming to fruition! Re:sound, our young adult praise and worship initiative which was envisioned last year, is now getting ready to be launch in mid-June. All young adults are welcome!
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May 14, 2012 | by Roland QuinteroPictures of the St. Thomas Events are now up. Communion and Confirmation pics up by the end of May. They are available for review and purchase at http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/PALOALTOPHOTOG/SpecialR1
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May 14, 2012Coming in August: Room for Rent at Thomas House The Thomas House at 745 Waverley has a 1 bedroom 1 bath room for $1,600/mo available in August for rent. The kitchen is shared with other tenants in the house. Also, utilities are included in rent of this approximately 400 sq feet of wonderful, quiet, relaxing space! For more information please call Chuck Tully, at (650) 494-2496.
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May 14, 2012Upcoming Retreats at Jesuit Retreat Center in Los Altos!
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May 13, 2012Fr. Jon Pedigo, pastor of St. Julie Billiart Parish in San Jose, invites us to an amazing event supporting Justice for Immigrants San José: Our first benefit concert, June 9 at 8 pm at St. Mary’s Church, 219 Bean Ave., Los Gatos.
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May 12, 2012This Sunday, as we remember and celebrate our own mothers (as well as all the wonderful women who have nurtured us and brought us to life), let us particularly hold up the religious women who have educated, guided, and cared for us, body and soul, throughout our lives.
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Annual Diocesan Appeal 2012
“Our Parish – Our Diocese – Together in Christ”2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal
Final Report
ADA Goal: $120,000
Pledged: $136,279
Pledges: 327
Average Pledge: $420
113% of Goal
Potential Rebate: $16,279
As we close the very successful public phase of this year’s ADA Campaign, we would like to express our gratitude for all those who made pledges and gifts in support of Bishop McGrath and the many ministries your generosity will fund to continue the good work of the Catholic Church in Santa Clara County. As we enter the quiet phase, remember: every dollar pledged and paid over our $120,000 goal will be directly returned to our parish. We thank the 327 families who have made pledges and gifts toward this year’s Appeal. Thank you for helping St. Thomas Aquinas Parish do “our fair share” in support of the many ministries supported by our gifts to the ADA.
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ONLINE GIVINGSt. Thomas Aquinas Parish now offers Online Giving! Click the icon and go to the Online Giving registration site. Utilize the Internet for the good of our
parish through this secure and convenient process. Track parish giving along with your finances by signing up today. Online giving can be effectively used on its own or in cooperation with regular offering envelopes. If you would like to receive envelope packets, but also want to give online, you have the option as well. For more information about receiving Sunday Offertory envelopes, contact Cathy Miller (650) 494-2496 ext. 24 or Chuck Tully, ext. 20.
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May 21, 2012Seton Scramble For Students This is the 17th annual charity golf outing and auction benefiting St. Elizabeth Seton School. It will be held Monday, May 21, at the Stanford University Golf Course.
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May 22, 2012
1:30 PMOn Tuesday, May 22, at 1:30, there will be an organizational meeting in the Thomas House for anyone who would like to help with the Thomas House library or occasionally be a librarian/attendant when the library is open to the public -- no experience required!. -
May 26, 2012
6:30 PMAll men of the parish are invited to a free spaghetti dinner in the Our Lady of the Rosary Hall on Saturday, May 26. -
May 27, 2012
11:30 AMOn Sunday, May 27, following the 10:30 Mass at OLR, there will be a special “Thank You” luncheon for Michael for his contributions during his pastoral year.
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