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Are your ministry room reservations up to date? Reservations run July 1st through June 30th. If your group meets at St. Thomas regularly and you have not renewed your reservation for the 2018-2019 year, please contact Melanie in the office (reception@stauva.org; 434-293-8081 ex.310). Please include: 1)Event title; 2) Room(s) needed; 3) Dates; 4) Hours (beginning & ending).

The teens and I are humbled and overwhelmed by your generous support of our Summer mission trip. With your donations, we were able to send 12 teens and 3 adults to serve the residents of Wise County, VA. For many of the residents we serve, this is their first deep encounter with the Catholic Church, and our teens have the opportunity of being incredible witnesses of God’s love and provision. Please continue to pray for us, as we are for you. Click the header to visit our Youth Ministry page and to see video updates of our mission. And be sure to follow us on Instagram @sta_youth to follow our journey. Peace, Karl Meier

Congratulations to newly ordained Father Nicholas E. Redmond! Before he entered the seminary, Fr. Redmond studied at the University of Virginia and was a faithful, dedicated parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas! On June 24th, Fr. Redmond celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving here at the parish. His first assignment is to serve as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Newport News. Please keep Fr. Redmond in your prayers!

Rev. Br. Joseph Martin is here for the summer--so be sure to introduce yourself and make him feel welcome in our parish!

Miss our Ceremonial Groundbreaking? Check out NBC 29 Coverage and photos on our building site! Click the header for links.

We're making progress quickly on the new church building. Visit our church building website often to keep up-to-date on all of the exciting new developments!

Through the generosity of our local Knights of Columbus, we are pleased to announce that every St. Thomas parishioner has free access to Formed.org, a digital platform that offers a wealth of information and entertaining Catholic audio talks, eBooks, feature films, documentaries, and video-based study programs from trusted Catholic providers. Click on the header to obtain the access code for this week's resource.

Through the generosity of our local Knights of Columbus, we are pleased to announce that every St. Thomas parishioner has free access to Formed.org, a digital platform that offers a wealth of information and entertaining Catholic audio talks, eBooks, feature films, documentaries, and video-based study programs from trusted Catholic providers. Click to read our Pick of the Week!

FASTING, ALMSGIVING, AND PRAYER are the three traditional disciplines of Lent. The faithful and catechumens should undertake these practices seriously in a spirit of penance and of preparation for baptism or renewal of baptism at Easter. Please consider how you want to dedicate your Lent in a special way this year (Click the header for more information).

Through the generosity of our local Knights of Columbus, we are pleased to announce that every St. Thomas parishioner has free access to Formed.org, a digital platform that offers a wealth of information and entertaining Catholic audio talks, eBooks, feature films, documentaries, and video-based study programs from trusted Catholic providers. Click to read our Pick of the Week!

Through the generosity of our local Knights of Columbus, we are pleased to announce that every St. Thomas parishioner has free access to Formed.org, a digital platform that offers a wealth of information and entertaining Catholic audio talks, eBooks, feature films, documentaries, and video-based study programs from trusted Catholic providers. Click to read our Pick of the Week!

Willing to assist with coffee and donuts after Sunday morning Masses? Click on the header to contact us today!

Parish Council is seeking nominations to fill several positions. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, registered parishioners, in full communion with the Church, and actively participating in parish life, especially Mass and the Sacraments. Members must be able to serve a three-year term. Nominations will be accepted from 27 January through 11 February. Please pick up a form in the Link.

Miss the local news coverage of the visit of His Excellency, Bishop Knestout? Never fear! We have it for you here.

This group goes out and prays for the dying in nursing homes and for relatives and friends in our community. Many are dying alone so we wish to accompany them with prayer and love. We are currently working with "Our Lady of Peace" and "Rosewood Village" and will soon be offering prayers at the "Laurels". We are open to reaching out to others as God leads us. Click the header for more information.

Our 1st Tuesday Salvation Army dinner team has openings for a monthly dessert provider (cookies, cupcakes...) and someone who can shop for a few menu items. Click the header for more details.

Parish Statements (including donations to the Building Fund): These letters will be mailed to all parishioners who use our Offertory Envelopes or participate in e-giving. If you have a discrepancy with the figures you receive, please contact Lori Donlon in the parish office to resolve any differences. Priory Statements: Please contact Marianne Jablonski in the parish office if you have any question. All statements will be mailed by the end of January.

Due to hazardous driving conditions, Monday Night Scripture Study on January 8th has been CANCELLED.

Feeling the winter chill and eager to think of summer warmth and fun? Add our freshly-released VBS 2018 dates to your summer calendar (and sign up your teenagers to assist!).

Through the generosity of our local Knights of Columbus, we are pleased to announce that every St. Thomas parishioner has free access to Formed.org, a digital platform that offers a wealth of information and entertaining Catholic audio talks, eBooks, feature films, documentaries, and video-based study programs from trusted Catholic providers. Click here for more information!