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Our High School Youth group is an active and fun way for teens to stay in touch with their faith.
We have a webspace dedicated to supporting our teen members.
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Our new Parish Registration Form is available for download from the website! If you have not
registered with our Parish, don't wait any longer. Download the form and drop it in the offering basket
at Mass. Click here to download the form.
The new form requires Adobe Acrobat Reader which you can download free here
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Blessing Cup for Vocations Awareness
As a Church family we are continuing our campaign of prayer for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
at St. Thomas Aquinas. Each Sunday a parish family or
individual will accept the Vocations Blessing Cup and agree to
pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Lfe throughout
that week.
Individuals or families can sign-up to accept the Vocations
Blessing Cup by contacting Cheryl Eckert at 704-549-1607 or
cjeckert@charlottediocese.org.
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Mission Statement
We, the Roman Catholic family of St. Thomas Aquinas, formed by Word and Sacrament, are a welcoming, Eucharist-centered, culturally diverse faith community. Together, we answer our baptismal calling to worship God, grow in holiness and share our faith in Christ by loving and serving others.
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Welcome Brother Lombardo D’Auria
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Dear St. Thomas Aquinas Family,
Peace! My name is Lombardo D’Auria, and I am a Capuchin Franciscan friar, from the Province of Sacred Stigmata of St. Francis.
I was born in the land of lakes and volcanoes, Managua, Nicaragua.
My family moved to Miami, FL during the 80’s. I was working as custom broker, photographer and owned a small recording studio when the Lord called at my door.
During this time, I read the Little Flowers of St. Francis. This little booklet was the instrument that it changed my life. I highly recommend it!
Afterwards, I understood that the Lord wanted me to serve Him as Secular Franciscan. Then, I met the Capuchin friars in Homestead, FL. The friars invited me to
participate in their Vocational retreat in Tampa, FL. I experienced a great sense of fraternity, love for the poor, and great desire to build His Kingdom.
Thanks to the Almighty, I professed my solemn vows as Capuchin Franciscan friar on November 2009 at Our Lady of Consolation, Charlotte, NC.
I served in Consolation for 4 years and some months in different ministries.
While I am in residence at St. Thomas Aquinas I will be completing my studies at Belmont Abbey College. I am involved with Hispanic ministry and serve as an assistant vocation director in our province. You will also see me on Sundays, helping out during Mass.
I am looking forward to meeting all of you.
Sincerely yours in Christ, the King,
Bro. Lombardo D’Auria, O.F.M. Cap.
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FAITH FORMATION NEEDS YOU!
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WE NEED TEACHERS!!!
Our Faith Formation and Religious Education Director, Michelle Hollis is petitioning all members of our Parish to consider becoming a
teacher in the Faith Formation program for the next school year (beginning in September 2010). We are in desparate need of teachers who will answer the call to spread the word of God and teach our
children in the faith. Contact MHollis@stacharlotte.com for more information or call the Faith Formation office at 704-549-0199.
ATTENTION PARENTS!!!
If you have children entering
grades 1 through 8, now is the time to enroll them in Faith
Formation classes for the 20010-20011 School Year. Do not delay!Classes will begin on September 7th, the day
after Labor Day. Download the registration form here
2010 - 2011 Faith Formation Calendar of events
Registration forms are available in the Faith Formation Office located in the Family Life Center. August 23rd
is the deadline before the price increases. All students must have copies of their Baptism and First
Communion certificates on file in the Faith Formation office. Keep in mind that in order for your child to receive the
Sacrament of First Holy Communion at the proper time, he/she must be enrolled at the start of 1st grade. Confirmation
preparation also takes two years to complete.
Furthermore, all families must be registered members of the parish in order to enroll your children in Faith Formation
classes. Parishioner Registration forms are available from the Parish Office and the Parish website.
FAITH FORMATION SURVEY
Help us improve the Faith Formation program at St. Thomas Aquinas by completing our survey and dropping it in the offering the next time you are at Mass.
Click here to download the survey.
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ELECTRONIC GIVING
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Enjoy the convenience of electronic giving!
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is pleased to announce that we now offer electronic giving as a way to automate your regular offering.
Electronic giving is convenient for you and provides much-needed donation consistency for our parish.
 To set up an electronic giving schedule you can either complete a paper authorization form or
CLICK HERE
for the secure, electronic, donation form. As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving.
Look for the authorization form in next week's bulletin or at the church office.
Thank you!
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SIXTH EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
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Pope John Paul II called the Eucharist the
“Source and Summit” of Catholic life. This
year’s theme is “Good Shepherd, Come
Feed Us.”
Programs for children, young
adults, adults and Hispanic people will be a
part of this sixth Eucharistic Congress of the
Diocese of Charlotte, September 10th & 11th
at the Charlotte Convention Center. Make plans to attend.
For additional information, please visit www.GoEucharist.com.
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PARISH FAMILY PICNIC
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CALLING VOLUNTEERS!
The annual Parish Family Picnic is a
great time for fun and fellowship. The
date for this year’s picnic is Sunday,
September 26th, from 1 to 4pm.
This fun event depends on the time and talents of more
than 100 volunteers! Signups will be held in the Narthex after
all Masses beginning August 21st and 22nd. Please join us by
volunteering for a one-hour shift and/or bake a dessert. Some
assignments have age requirements, and please note that
volunteers who plan to each lunch at the picnic must purchase a
ticket.
(Ticket sales will begin September 4th-5th. Look for
more details in upcoming bulletins).
Thank you!
The Special Events Committee
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Real Faith Stories
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The Men of Veritas
by
Jim Healy
About a year ago Fr. Remo announced that the parish would like to form a men's prayer group. Me join a men's prayer group? Come on you have to be kidding! Then in church one Sunday I started asking myself what this Catholic faith was all about and where did I fit in the scheme of things. I found that I was going through the motions and less than thrilled with my evaluation. At that time I decided to give this prayer group a shot.
I've been attending "Men of Veritas" (Men of Truth) meetings for about a year. I wince when I hear Men of Truth. It sounds like we have the answers to all the ills of the world. We don't. I think it would be more appropriate to say that we are men that have faced a variety of challenges in our life, within our families and faith that are in "search of truth". We are seeking to improve our spiritual lives with our God, our families, friends, co-workers and members of our parish.
Read the full story here
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Prayers for Jackson Laskowski
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 Please continue to pray for the Laskowski family,
parishioners of St. Thomas. Their son
Jackson, nearly 3 years old, has been
diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma. It is a rare
form of cancer which affects the liver and
lungs.
Mike, Maggie, Jackson and Colton are a wonderful, faith-filled family who need our prayers to assist them through this very difficult time. Let us unite
our prayers with the Communion of Saints in Heaven, if it be God’s will, that Jackson be healed and peace be returned to this special
family.
To view the Laskowski’s daily journal, as well as keep up to
date on Jackson, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/
jacksonlaskowski.
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