St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish

11/04/2025

A MESSAGE FROM FATHER CLINE
Dear Parishioners,
It is with great joy and anticipation that I, Fr. Cline, invite you to join us for my Installation Mass. This special occasion marks the formal beginning of my leadership journey with you at our beloved parishes. Despite serving alongside you all this time, it is now officially official!
Mass Schedule
Saturday, November 15, 2025 4:00 p.m. at St. Thomas
6:00 p.m. at St. Robert
Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:30 a.m. at St. William, followed by a light reception (Parishioners from all 3 parishes are welcome and encouraged to attend- if you are able to come, please sign up in the gathering space after Mass this weekend)
What Is an Installation Mass?
An Installation Mass is a special liturgical celebration in which a newly appointed pastor is formally installed and officially assumes leadership of a parish. It’s both a spiritual and symbolic moment in the life of a Catholic community.
What Happens During a Pastor Installation Mass?
-The priest is formally introduced by a diocesan representative (often the bishop or vicar general).
-The new pastor makes a Profession of Faith and takes an Oath of Fidelity to the Church and its
teachings.
-The priest may be led to key places in the church— like the altar and the presider’s chair—as a sign of his new responsibilities.
-The people of the parish are invited to offer a sign of welcome and support.
Why Is It Important? -Spiritual Leadership: It formally marks the beginning of a new chapter in the parish’s spiritual leadership.
-Unity and Support: It gives the community a chance to welcome their pastor and pray for him
publicly.
-Accountability: It reminds both the priest and the faithful of their shared mission—to grow in faith and holiness together.
-Continuity: It honors the tradition of the Church’s structure of leadership.
In short, an Installation Mass isn’t just ceremonial— it’s a moment of grace, responsibility, and unity for the parish and its shepherd.
Please come and share in this special moment for our St. Robert, St. Thomas, and St. William community.

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

TNCC Mass of Remembrance

11/03/2025

📣 Special Pantry Hours for Working Families! 🍎

The Warren Family Mission understands that not everyone can make it to our regular pantry hours — so we’re opening our doors just for you!

🗓 Date: Monday, November 10th, 2025
⏰Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍Location: 1312 West Market Street, Warren, Ohio 44485

This special evening pantry is for those who work during the day and still need a little extra help putting food on the table. ❤️

Come by and pick up groceries for your family — no one should go hungry because of their work schedule.

Please bring:
✅ A valid photo ID

Help us spread the word to families who could use this opportunity!

**NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DRIVE-THRU EVENT.

10/31/2025

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is announcing an emergency food drive. The initiative is a call to serve the poor and vulnerable in our midst. For more details click on the link below.

https://doy.org/catholic-diocese-of-youngstown-announces-emergency-food-drive

10/28/2025

After a year of consultation with funeral directors, the Diocesan Presbyteral Council and County Deans, the Diocese of Youngstown is no longer allowing funeral visitation in church buildings or facilities, effective December 1. For more information or to read the full Decree and letter from Bishop Bonnar, click on the link below.

https://doy.org/diocese-issues-decree-on-funeral-visitation-at-churches

10/27/2025

Keep our seminarians in your prayers and continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Coming soon to a parish near you! This weekend, our diocese joyfully celebrates Priesthood Sunday. Our seminarians will be visiting parishes throughout the diocese to share their vocation stories and witness to God’s call in their lives.

Next Sunday marks the start of National Vocation Awareness Week, a time to renew our prayers and encouragement for those discerning God’s call.

In the coming weeks, all parishes will receive this year’s seminarian poster. Please continue to keep our seminarians in your prayers and ask the Lord to bless our diocese with many more vocations to the priesthood.