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Our St. Anselm Institute for Catholic Thought has woven a beautiful Easter poetry garland for us this month. Click the header to view the offerings, including poetry read by our Dominican Fathers and many, many undergraduates!Read More -
Click the header for information regarding Phase 1 and to sign up to attend Mass beginning on May 30 (the Vigil Mass of Pentecost Sunday)!Read More -
Visit the re-opening page to keep up-to-date on the plan for our proposed re-opening in time for Pentecost. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPLIES! Click the header to read more.Read More -
Pray for the Dominican friars preparing for Ordination on May 23. Special prayers for Br. Justin & Br. Ephrem, who each served here at the parish. Click the header to visit the Dominican Province of St. Joseph's Vocation Facebook Page.Read More
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DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Sacraments during COVID-19
All Public Liturgies suspended until further notice, per His Excellency, Bishop Knestout. CLICK HERE: For His Excellency’s Letter.
Sunday Mass
Sunday Mass takes place at 10am. Live stream will be available on Youtube and Facebook. Watch this page for day-of links, and the announcement of additional opportunities and live stream events.Private Prayer
The Church Building is open for private prayer in St. Thomas Hall between 9am and 6pm (except during Confessions). No more than 10 individuals can be in the building at one time.
THE ONLY ROOM OPEN FOR USE AT THIS TIME IS ST. THOMAS HALL.
THE TABERNACLE HAS BEEN MOVED INTO THIS MAIN WORSHIP SPACE.Confessions
Confessions take place at our usual times, Thursdays at 7:30pm & Saturdays at 9:15am, in the parish parking lot. If there is heavy rain, we will not hold confessions.
CLICK HERE: Diocesan Page of Information & Resources.CLICK HERE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Homilies
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we will feature homilies from our priests on our website.
Follow this link to read more and to explore our homily archive.
Prayer Requests
The Dominican priests remember our parishioners daily at Mass. CLICK HERE to send your prayer requests!
Please keep safe and adhere to all that is being asked of you for your own sake and the sake of the ones we love. We are praying for you all. -
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"Print" Bulletin
During the outbreak, our print bulletin will only be available digitally.
Contact Us!
Many members of our staff will be working remotely. We are still "open", just virtually. Contact us here
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Resources, Resources, Resources!
Prayers for Home when Attending Mass is not Possible
Click here for an "at home" resource!
Prayer for Protection
Click here for the prayer (provided by our Knights of Columbus).Indulgence Decree
The Church has granted opportunities for indulgences. Click here to read the decree.
Religious Ed @ Home
During this time, our religious education program is not cancelled -- merely DEPLOYED! Are you signed up for regular email bulletins with formation, support, and news bulletins for all things RE? Contact our DRE to join the list.
Parish Religious Ed @ Home Weekly Videos: Click here!
FREE Catholic Videos!
FORMED has opened their doors with lots of free content to sustain us through the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to browse.
For subscription content, our parish code is: GKQCNW.
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Letter from the Pastor
Office of the Pastor
Feast of St. Joseph
March 19, 2020
Dear Parishioners,In these very uncertain days, we do know of one thing that is always certain: the love of God! And because of that love, we know of His protection and care of each one of us. “Perfect love casts out all fear” (1 John 4:18). We ask the Lord for an infusion of His love precisely during these days filled with so many anxieties and fears....
Click here to read more.
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For all who are able: thank you for your continued support, even during this difficult time. Click the logo to access our Parish Giving portal.
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Vatican YouTube
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"What can I do?"
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Ways to help & be helped!
Click here to see a full list of opportunities! This list is frequently updated.
St. Vincent de Paul Holy Trinity ConferenceThe St. Vincent de Paul Holy Trinity Conference is a group of parishioners from the Charlottesville Catholic Churches with a mission to grow in holiness through service to our friends in need. We can provide financial assistance with food, utilities and emergency expenses. If you need help, please call 434-226-8022 or send an email message (click here). To support or volunteer, please go to our website.
40 CANS FOR LENT & HOLY COMFORTER FOOD PANTRY
The Knights continue to collect food for the Holy Comforter Food Pantry during our 40 Cans for Lent program. Please continue to remember and help those in need in our community during this challenging time.
The Holy Comforter Church Food Pantry will continue to be open 10 am to noon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but with adjustments for the health and safety of the staff, volunteers and clients.
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A University Parish
Welcome to St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, serving the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Virginia. For over fifty years, the Friars of the Order of Preachers of the Province of St. Joseph have served here on the edge of the beautiful Grounds of Mr. Jefferson's University. Under the pastoral care of the Dominican friars, our vibrant and active parish enthusiastically embraces the mission of spreading the joy of the Gospel to the university and beyond.
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