St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church & School

09/07/2026

Upcoming Days of Prayer in the Catholic Church:

Sept. 9 - Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities: On the memorial of St. Peter Claver, the Catholic Church in the USA prays for reconciliation in light of racial tensions. We will celebrate Masses at the usual times.

Sept. 13 - Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: On National Grandparents Day, the Catholic Church in our country observes a day of prayer for all of the elderly in our communities. We have our Annual Picnic on this day, so be sure to honor our elders during this celebration!

Sept. 20 - Catechetical Sunday: This is an opportunity to pray for all the catechists in our parish, from parents and teachers to those who teach in our Catholic community.

Sept. 23, 24, & 26 - Autumn Ember Days : In the Extraordinary Form of the liturgy, three Ember Days are set aside for prayer and penance in each season. The autumn Ember Days follow the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Sept. 27 - Priesthood Sunday and World Day of Migrants & Refugees: On this day we honor our priests and begin a week of awareness, prayer, and action on behalf of migrants and refugees.

09/07/2026

If you are a woman experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you know someone who is, or you'd like to help out, then please follow this link to learn more about Embrace Grace:

Support for Women with Unplanned Pregnancies Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 250 Starting September 14, 2026 This fall, our parish is re-launching Embrace Grace, a ministry that provides emotional,…

09/07/2026

As our nation celebrates Labor Day, we will celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m. instead of 7:00 a.m. today. The parish office is closed.

09/06/2026

Adoration Tot Watch is taking a new form this year: On the third Friday of each month, parents can drop off their young children in Room 250 between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. so they can spend some solo time in Adoration and Confession. The first date is September 18. Don't forget to RSVP!

09/06/2026

The St. Thomas Annual Picnic is only one week from today! On Sunday, September 13, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., parishioners and community members are invited to join us for free food, fun, and fellowship all over our parish grounds. See you there!

09/06/2026

Mass for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2026

09/06/2026

This week's sacred artwork is a stained glass window depicting the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary from St. Mary’s Basilica in Phoenix, AZ. The Most Holy Name of Mary is shown descending from heaven. This week, we have liturgical celebrations in honor of our Lady’s birthday (Tuesday, September 8) and her name (Saturday, September 12).

09/05/2026

Catholic Charities Washtenaw County is hosting this On-the-Spot Prayer Workshop at St. Thomas on September 20. You'll turn "I'll pray for you" into "Can I pray with you?"

Learn more and register here:

Find tickets & information for On-the-Spot Prayer Workshop. happening at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Ann Arbor, MI on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.

09/05/2026

In this week's "From the Pastor" column, Fr. Bill shares the story of soon-to-be-Blessed Fulton Sheen, an American bishop who is famous for sharing the Gospel on radio and television, as well as his great devotion to the daily Holy Hour. Follow this link to read the whole thing ahead of the September 24 beatification:

Questions of the Week Our Scriptures this Sunday focus on confronting sin and offering fraternal correction. Why does the Lord teach us to do this and what are the implications if…

09/05/2026

Happy memorial of St. Teresa of Calcutta, better known as Mother Teresa! With your free Formed account through our parish, you can access resources about her life and holiness, including this documentary film:

More than twenty-five years have passed since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, sparking a renewed interest in this spiritual giant of the 20th century. Filmed on five continents and featuring unprecedented access to both institutional archives and the apostolates of the Missionaries of Charity, this film reveals not just who Mother Teresa was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ in the poor continues to be realized through the Missionaries of Charity today. This is far more than a documentary film. It is at once a soaring tribute to a spiritual icon, a powerful witness of authentic Christian charity, and a guidepost for all who seek hope in our turbulent times.

Twenty-five years have passed since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, sparking a renewed interest in this spiritual giant of the 20th century. Filmed on 5 continents and featuring unprecedented access to both institutional archives and the apostolates of the Missionaries of Charity, this film....