St Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church

06/01/2026

Glory be to the Father, who by his almighty power and love created me, making me in the image and likeness of God.

Glory be to the Son, who by his Precious Blood delivered me from hell, and opened for me the gates of heaven.

Glory be to the Holy Spirit, who has sanctified me in the sacrament of Baptism, and continues to sanctify me by the graces I receive daily from his bounty.

Glory be to the three inseparable persons of the Holy Trinity, now and forever. Amen.

05/31/2026

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Although our God is one, yet He is not solitary. Each of the Divine Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) is distinct from the others and exists eternally with them as a communion of persons in love. It was in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit that we were baptized into the Christian faith. Through the indwelling of our Triune God, we are strengthened and empowered to live out that faith in the world.

~Fr. Glenn

05/30/2026

Tomorrow, May 31st, we bring to a close the month of May, a month especially dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Throughout this month, we have displayed her beautiful statue in the sanctuary and placed flowers at her feet as signs of our love and devotion. Last May 13th, we celebrated the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. Then on May 25th, the day after Pentecost Sunday, we also honored Mary under her title “Mother of the Church.” As this month draws to an end, we thank our Blessed Mother for accompanying us in our journey through life, interceding for our parish in a special way throughout the month of May.

~Fr. Glenn

05/29/2026

Please join Pope Leo XIV tomorrow, May 30, in praying the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary for peace.

To accompany his constant calls for peace in the world, Pope Leo XIV will lead the prayer of the Holy Rosary on May 30 at 7:00 PM Rome time from the Vatican Gardens.

He will lead the faithful in Shrines around the world in praying the Joyful Mysteries, with each decade being dedicated specifically for those affected by war and violence and entrusting them to the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace.

The first mystery prays for the victims of war, especially the most vulnerable, while the second is for those who bring words of hope and the comfort of faith to populations affected by war. The third recalls the medical and paramedical personnel and volunteers who bring humanitarian aid every day.

The fourth mystery prays for those who suffer the violence of war, for prisoners and for all who endure humiliations that violate human dignity. The fifth and final Joyful Mystery is dedicated to praying for an end to war and the establishment of lasting peace in the world.

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-preside-over-rosary-dedicated-to-peace-in-vatican-gardens.html

05/29/2026

It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.

John 15:16

05/28/2026

Why did the United States bishops vote to consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Learn about this historic decision, the deep spiritual tradition behind it, and what it means for American Catholics as we approach our country's 250th anniversary in 2026.
Drawing on centuries of devotion to the Sacred Heart, including the teaching of Pope Pius XI and Pope Pius XII, Archbishop Sample explores how this consecration calls us to infuse the Gospel into our communities and to see the face of Christ in each sister and brother, especially those who are marginalized and vulnerable.
Learn more about the consecration and the bishops' commitment to truth, justice, and charity in American life at usccb.org/weholdthesetruths.

Why did the United States bishops vote to consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Learn about this historic decision, the deep spiritual traditio...

05/27/2026

"All flesh is like grass,
and all its glory like the flower of the field;
the grass withers,
and the flower wilts;
but the word of the Lord remains forever."
1 Peter 1: 24

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Today is the Memorial of St. Philip Neri (1515-1595). He lived a spotless childhood in Florence. Later he came to Rome and after living for fifteen years as a pilgrim and hermit was ordained a priest. He gradually gathered around him a group of priests and established the Congregation of the Oratory. A great educator of youth, he spent whole nights in prayer, had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, and burned with an unbounded love for mankind. He died on the feast of Corpus Christi.
Let us pray...
O God, who never cease to bestow the glory of holiness on the faithful servants you raise up for yourself, graciously grant that the Holy Spirit may kindle in us that fire with which he wonderfully filled the heart of Saint Philip Neri. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.