Parish Values: Committing ourselves to give God thanks and praise, both privately and publicly. Welcoming and affirming the glorious diversity of all God’s children, and seeking to heal the wounds caused by prejudice and bias. Respecting and listening to one another while modeling and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our family, the domestic Church, our parish community and the whole world.
Becoming the loving hands of God reaching out to those in need. Thomas the Apostle Parish be a community
Where all people feel welcomed and experience hospitality. Where comfort is shown to those who are afflicted, and challenge is given to those who are too comfortable, too complacent, too faithless. Where Eucharist is central and celebrated in a way that informs the mind and heart with the fullness of the Gospel message and inspires through music, song and preaching that makes real connections with daily life. Where sacraments are readily available and all Catholics are able to receive them throughout all stages of life. Where the sanctity of all human life is suppported, especially the unborn, the aged and the infirm. Where the poor, the vulnerable, the needy and the marginalized are not only received into our parish, but actively sought out. Where social justice is embodied in all parishioners. Where religious education and spiritual formation are provided from childhood to senior years. Where all members of the parish know themselves as disciples of Jesus. Where stewardship has become a way of life and where all parish ministries are fully staffed and funded. Where evangelization is understood as a responsibility of all, efforts to invite people into the Church are fruitful, and the Rite of Christian Initiation is fully celebrated. Where people respond generously to religious life and priesthood. Where our Catholic schools receive strong support and flourish. Where we are “Alive In Christ” communally and individually.
