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Bulletin for the Second Sunday of Advent. Fr. Bart explains why Immaculate Conception is on Monday, December 9 this year and is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation. Deacon Lawrence Oparaji will give the homily at the 8:30AM Mass on Immaculate C...
Bulletin for the First Sunday of Advent. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel! Fr. Bart welcomes the new liturgical year and season with a reflection on the Gospel of Matthew, which we will be hearing at Mass over the n...
Bulletin for Jesus Christ the King. Next weekend we offer everyone who wants it the opportunity to receive individual prayer from our prayer team. Also information about decorating gingerbread houses at 4 PM on December 1, Gifts from the...
Bulletin for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sign-up for our anointing Mass and luncheon is on now. We also offer suggestions for how to care for the earth as Care of Creation Month winds down. Also, you are invited to participate in B...
Bulletin for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sign-up for our anointing Mass and luncheon is on now. We also offer suggestions for how to care for the earth as Care of Creation Month winds down. Also, you are invited to participate in B...
Bulletin for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. We share information about ways to help others during this holiday season.
Bulletin for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Every November we make special efforts to assist our parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference. Fr. Bart writes about how we all can help. We also have information on our annual Christmas Basket...
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish All Souls Remembering Ceremony for all our beloved departed. We catch up with the goings-on in our religious education classes, report on our Mass attendance as shown by the 2019 October Count, and inv...
Bulletin for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The holidays are coming, and with them conversations with family members who may not share our faith or politics. If you want to try to reach across that divide this year, see page 4 for i...
Bulletin for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We share views from Bishop Hying, Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Saint John Paul II on the New Evangelization, as well as Pope Francis' encouragement of respect for all life.
Bulletin for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. October is the Month of the Rosary, so we offer you a guide to praying the Rosary, along with Fr. Bart's suggestions for working the Rosary into your everyday life.
Bulletin for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We celebrate Respect Life Sunday with ways to learn more and promote respect for all life. Also, this is your last chance to sign up for next week's Anointing Mass and Luncheon.
Bulletin for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sign-up for our anointing Mass and luncheon is on now. We also offer suggestions for how to care for the earth as Care of Creation Month winds down. Also, you are invited to participate in B...
Bulletin for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sign-up for our anointing Mass and luncheon is on now. We also offer suggestions for how to care for the earth as Care of Creation Month winds down. Also, you are invited to participate in B...
Bulletin for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fall Alpha starts next week! Who will you invite? Also, Greg writes about the new musical setting for the Mass we are adding to our musical repertoire.
Bulletin for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Care for Creation, films for Caregivers of people with dementia, Alpha for the fall, and meeting our new choir accompanist. There is a lot happening!
Bulletin for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. We highlight our fall Alpha and small group offerings and our observances for the Season of Creation and 40 Days for Life. Also be sure to review the 2019 Annual Report and the overview of t...
2019 Annual Parish Financial Report. We invite everyone to review the report for fiscal year July 2018-June 2019.
Bulletin for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. A jam-packed issue! We report on last weekend's Encounter School of Healing and Healing Service, we introduce our small groups for this fall, Deacon Lawrence reflects on servant leadership...
Toddler Time meets Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30 AM in the STA nursery. This groups-in-arms through about age 4. There is time for fellowship, as well as focused conversation. Starting in early October the group will read and discuss...
Young adults (20s-30s, either single or married) are invited to be part of men’s groups and women’s groups (and maybe a married couples’ group as well). Starting in October, groups will meet every other week for 6 months using i.d.9:16’s...
Many small groups are starting this fall and you’re invited to become part of one!...
Bulletin for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deacon Lawrence Oparaji shares some advice for high school graduates heading off to college.
Bulletin for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. STA young adults are introducing i.d.9:16 discipleship nights in September, and Greg Buchberger describes the benefits of singing in a choir. Is one of these right for you?
Bulletin for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Jesus wants to use you as an instrument of His divine healing. We offer ways you can respond in support of your parish and your neighbors. Plus Father Bart writes about the Assumption of the...
Bulletin for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Check out the Encounter School of Healing, coming to St. Thomas Aquinas August 23 and 24. Also, the parish office is open short hours this week and information on human trafficking a...
Bulletin for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart describes 10 prayers to teach your children or grandchildren, Deacon Vince reflects on our mission to evangelize the world, and we share a variety of ways to live out your faith in ...
Big things are happening at St. Thomas Aquinas! ...
Bulletin for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time. School starts soon, so we are having a school supply collection to help the children at the Lussier Community Education Center. All supplies need to be at the parish by July 28. Is it time f...
July 14 Bulletin 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. "But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight." Lk 10:33
July 7 Bulletin Jesus sends out 72 disciples!
Bishop Hying has been busy on YouTube and Facebook, adding reflections on St. Junípero Serra and our call to missionary discipleship, the Gospel accounts of Jesus quieting a storm and God’s reassuring command to not be afraid, and his ...
June 30 Bulletin. Jesus talks about making disciples!
This past Tuesday we welcomed Bishop Donald J. Hying as the fifth Bishop of Madison. When he was at the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, Bishop Hying started posting videos to YouTube and Facebook as one way of keeping in touch with the people ...
Bulletin for the Most Holy Trinity. Fr. Bart reflects on Fathers Day and offers a prayer for all fathers. Also, Holly Irving is offering our members an opportunity to tour the parish building.
Following initial steps taken by the late Bishop Robert Morlino, the Diocese of Madison has retained an independent security and investigations firm to conduct a review of all clergy personnel files at the Diocese. The June 12...
Bulletin for Pentecost Sunday. Fr. Bart describes the feast day of Mary, Mother of the Church, celebrated annually on June 10. Also, if you are looking for a way to put your faith into action, we describe three ways you can serve.
Bulletin for the Ascension. Fr. Bart reflects on the Ascension and repeats the 10 signs of a true disciple that he shared with us in last weekend's homily.
Bulletin for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Newly ordained Deacon Vince Racanelli reflects on the Sacrament of Confirmation, and Fr. Bart announces a new Ministry of Healing, inspired by our recent Ablaze Parish Renewal.
Bulletin for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. June is Refugee Awareness Month. We have resources to help you learn and pray about issues affecting refugees and other immigrants.
Bulletin for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Summertime Alpha is coming in June. We also offer prayers for vocations and for all mothers.
Bulletin for the 3rd Sunday of Easter. Fr. Bart introduces seminarian and soon-to-be Deacon Vince Racanelli, who will serve at St. Thomas Aquinas this summer. Also, our Mother's Day Crib Fill starts next weekend, and we are looking for...
Bulletin for Divine Mercy Sunday. What is Divine Mercy Sunday, why do we observe it, and how can we enjoy its graces? Also Deacon Lawrence bids us farewell as he embarks on his assignment at Sacred Hearts in Sun Prairie.
Mensaje de parte del Monseñor Jim Bartylla, Administrador Diocesano de la Diócesis de Madison Queridos Feligreses de la Diócesis de Madison: Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum – ¡Les tengo noticias de gran alegría! Es con honor y con...
St. Thomas Aquinas announces with great joy the appointment by His Holiness, Pope Francis, of the Most Reverend Donald J. Hying as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Madison. Bishop-Elect Hying was born in West Allis, Wisconsin, was or...
Deacon Keith Strohm invites everyone at St. Thomas Aquinas to join him for our Ablaze Parish Renewal, where we will explore the big questions of life, encounter our deepest identity in Christ, and break open the promises and love of God!...
We are very excited for our Parish Renewal from April 29 – May 1. During this special 3-night event, Deacon Keith Strohm from the Archdiocese of Chicago will help lead us to a new appreciation of the love God has for us, the blessings He...
Bulletin for Easter Sunday. Fr. Bart and the staff of St. Thomas Aquinas wish you all a blessed Easter and pray that you encounter Jesus in a life-changing way!
Bulletin for Palm Sunday. This week, Fr. Bart provides a guide to all the liturgies of Holy Week, and the Journey Groups report on their small group experiences and service projects.
July 29 – August 2, 9:00AM to 2:30PM Fun, faith-building activities for children. The week includes Mass and Confessions, prayer, catechesis, playtime, fun activities, and snacks. Here are some suggestions to help your child(ren) get the...
Holy Thursday, April 18 No 7:30 AM Mass Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 PM (bilingual/bilingüe; incense used) Adoration in the Social Hall after Mass until 10PM Good Friday, April 19 No 8:30 AM Mass Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, 1 PM ...
Bulletin for the 5th Sunday of Lent. Fr. Bart writes about the value of praying the Stations of the Cross before our final time praying them together on Tuesday, April 9, during our evening of Confession.
Bulletin for the 4th Sunday of Lent. We have a lot happening at the parish! This week's bulletin has information about signing up for the next 6 months of the community meal program, an evening of music and prayer with Gayle Westphal on ...
Monday, April 29–Wednesday, May 1 Praise and Worship begins at 6:30 PM and presentations start at 7 PM. Childcare is available, but reservations are necessary. Contact jennifer@stamadison.org for questions or to reserve childcare. Disc...
Bulletin for the Third Sunday of Lent. Lent is an ideal time to try Eucharistic Adoration. This week's bulletin includes suggestions for getting started.
Bulletin for the Second Sunday of Lent. Fr. Bart invites everyone to participate in Reconciliation during Lent and describes the benefits and blessings of this Sacrament.
Bulletin for the 1st Sunday of Lent. On Ash Wednesday we received the call to "Repent, and believe in the Gospel." In this Bulletin, we offer an outline to the disciplines of Lent and an examination of conscience to help you. Also, Deaco...
There are great resources for Lent available online. Daily Lenten Gospel reflections by email from Bishop Robert Barron Daily Lenten reflections from Dynamic Catholic Daily Scripture reflections for Lent from Loyola Press Daily...
Bulletin for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Information about the Lenten disciplines of abstinence and fasting and where parish outreach funding goes, plus Fr. Bart brings the parish up to date on the repairs we will be making to ou...
Bulletin for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. What has Deacon Lawrence been up to? We have photos! Also, Greg explains what those letters on the hymn board mean.
Bulletin for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In this week's bulletin, Fr. Bart reflects on the World Day of Prayer for Marriage (Feb. 10) and the World Day of Prayer for the Sick (Feb. 11).
Bulletin for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Journey Groups are starting. If you are not in a group and want to follow along with what the groups are doing, please contact the parish office at 833-2600 or parish@stamadison.org for a cop...
Bulletin for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart writes about our patron saint, St. Thomas Aquinas, and seminarian Michael Wanta reflects on what is special about "Ordinary Time." We also have information about Catholic Education...
Bulletin for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Diocesan seminarian Mark Foley shares his vocation story. We also look forward to our annual spaghetti supper, the Recycle the Warmth blanket and bedding collection, and the January 22 observ...
Bulletin for the Baptism of the Lord. Information about parish and Diocesan activities marking the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Also suggested food donations for Food Sunday, January 19 and 20.
Not convinced that small faith groups are for you? In this video, Fr. Bart explains 4 reasons why he has found small faith groups to be vital for both individuals and parish communities....
Importance of Joining a Small Faith Group
January 10, 2019MESSAGES FROM FR. BART, PARISH NEWS, VIDEOSAs part of our vision for the future, we will be forming Journey groups so that we may all be involved in the mission of our church: to love God, love others and make disciples. Here Fr. Bart shares his insights on the importance of...
Bulletin for the Epiphany of the Lord. Find out about the Journey small groups starting at the end of January.
Bulletin for Holy Family. We also invite you to consider joining one of the small faith groups that are starting up in January.
Christmas Bulletin. Fr. Bart and all our staff welcome you to our Christmas celebrations. We also look ahead to some of the highlights of the next few months.
Bulletin for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Seminarian Michael Wanta reflects on Mary's role in the Christmas Mystery. We also look forward to the 52nd World Day of Peace on January 1.
During this time of Advent, we may be preparing ourselves for the joy of receiving Christ at Christmas time. At Saint Thomas Aquinas, we also want to make sure we are living out the mission of our church and prepare others in the church ...
Bulletin for the Third Sunday of Advent. Deacon Lawrence Oparaji and Seminarian Michael Wanta reflect on why we are called to rejoice in the midst of our Advent time of waiting.
Bulletin for the Second Sunday of Advent. We prepare to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe this Wednesday, December 12.
During Advent we prepare ourselves for the birth of Jesus at Christmas and His spiritual birth into our own hearts. Here are some online resources that can help you: Online Advent Resources http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgi...
Bulletin for the First Sunday of Advent. Information about Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose Feast Day will be celebrated December 12, and about our late Bishop, the Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino, whose funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Decembe...
Bulletin for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ King of the Universe . Gifts from the Heart, Christmas Baskets, Holiday Bake Sale, Community Meal Program--so many ways to help our neighbors!
Last July two members of our St. Thomas Aquinas conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society met with a homeless family in a city park. Mom worked for Badger Bus. Dad was on disability. Mom missed work because of a complicated pre...
Bulletin for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It's the season when our thoughts turn to helping others. This week, we highlight what our parish conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul does all year to share God's love among our...
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Bulletin for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. There will be many ways in the next few weeks to share your blessings. The bulletin this week describes them.
Bulletin for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart reports the results of our October Count of Mass attendance and explains what a votive Mass is.
Bulletin for the Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart explains what it means to pray for the repose of the soul of the dead and why we do it.
Fr. John Norder entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 24, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI. Fr. John has been a good friend to the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish community ever since he started helping out here after his 2010 retire...
We are all called to be missionary disciples. Here are some resources to help you: Papal Writings Francis, Evangelii gaudium The Joy of the Gospel Paul VI, Evangelii nuntiandi On Evangelization in the Modern World John Paul II, Redempt...
Bulletin for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. As we prepare, during this month of respect for all life, we also prepare to remember all our departed loved ones in November . . .
Bulletin for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart writes about our two newest saints, Saint Oscar Romero and Pope Saint Paul VI.
Bulletin for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Respect Life Sunday. Plus information and registration form for our Anointing Mass and Luncheon, Wednesday, October 24, 11 AM.
Bulletin for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart tells us what to expect when we upgrade our lighting during October. Also, our Relit Evangelization training is returning October 26-27, and people who attended last year share th...
This Thursday, October 4, is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. In honor of the saint, Fr. Bart will bless pets at 5:30 PM in front of the church between the Religious Education Wing and the parking lot. Please bring your furry, finned,...
Bulletin for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Also, you can still check out our annual report at Annual Report 2017-2018.
Bulletin for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Also, you can check out our annual report at Annual Report 2017-2018.
We are pleased to present our Annual Report for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. If you have any questions or comments about the report, please contact Holly Irving.
Bulletin for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Alpha starts in late September. This is a wonderful place to explore and discuss your questions and concerns about the Christian faith in a supportive, non-judgmental setting. More infor...
Bulletin for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart responds to the crisis of abuse in the Church. Alpha starts up again in late September.
Bulletin for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. Seminarian Michael Wanta writes about encountering Christ at a camp in Italy.
Bulletin for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Staff members reflect on their recent experiences at Catholic Evangelization Studies.
Bulletin for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Coming this week: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Fr. Bart writes about what we Catholics believe.
Voting is an important way for Catholic Christians to influence public policy. Our Wisconsin Bishops, in their July 2018 letter on faithful citizenship, call on all Catholics to form their consciences, bring the principles of Catholic So...
Bulletin for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Information about 2018-2019 religious education and baptizing your child.
Bulletin for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Dcn. Lawrence reflects on the importance of sharing to life. Also, important information for parents who want to have children baptized or enroll them in Religious Education for the 2018-2...
Bulletin for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Bart and Deacon Lawrence enjoyed a lively soccer game with parish members, and we have pictures! Also, now through July 29, you can help local children get the school supplies they need....
Bulletin for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Find out what our parish conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has been up to and how you can play soccer with Fr. Bart.
On Tuesday, June 26, after a very long battle with lung disease, Maria Covarrubias, gave up her spirit in peace and was carried to heaven, where she is now greeted by Our Lady of Guadalupe, all the Angels and Saints, and Our Lord Jesus C...
Bulletin for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deacon Lawrence reflects on St. Joseph as a role model for fathers. Also, signing up to have your photo directory at https://stamadison.org/parish-directory/ and registering your child for ...
Bulletin for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We look back on our first sixty years and meet some saints whose feast days fall in early June.
Bulletin for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Information on becoming Catholic, Food Sunday next weekend, and activities for young adults this summer.
Bulletin for Trinity Sunday. Should we sing at Mass? Music Director Greg Buchberger addresses this question. Also, information about the Diocesan event honoring people married more than 50 years and our parish 60th anniversary celebratio...
Bulletin for Pentecost Sunday Pope Francis has declared a new feast day in the Roman Catholic Calendar honoring Mary as the Mother of the Church.
The novena in honor of the Holly Spirit is the oldest of all novenas. The Lord Himself started it when he sent His Apostles back to Jerusalem to pray and await the coming of the Holy Spirit. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed T...
Bulletin for Ascension. The Pastoral Council and Trustee election is next weekend. Check out the candidates in this weekend's bulletin. And find out which St. Thomas Aquinas parishioner received the Madison Catholic Woman's Club Christ...
Bulletin for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. We remember our former pastor, Fr. Donald J. Murray, and Fr. Bart explains when sins may be "retained."
Bulletin for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Check out our shopping list for the Mother's Day Crib Fill and the dates for our two summer Alphas.
Bulletin for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. More about St. Thomas Aquinas 5-Year Vision Plan, Mother's Day Crib Fill, Earth Day, and Lawrence's Diaconate Ordination in May.
Bulletin for the Third Sunday of Easter. Includes reflections from seminarians Lawrence Oparaji and Michael Wanta.
The Holy Spirit is alive and moving in our Church! Why are we facing a crisis of discipleship in the Catholic faith? With Mass attendance and baptisms down, we can see that many Catholics have wandered away from the gift of faith. Could ...
Does Jesus really want to be your friend? Father Bart Timmerman reveals his journey from his head-knowledge of Jesus to his heart-to-heart relationship with Him. What is your definition of grace? Does it come from the Catechism only, or ...
Bulletin for Divine Mercy Sunday. News about our seminarian Lawrence Oparaji, Totus Tuus summer program registration information, and how to follow us on social media.
Easter Bulletin. Includes a look ahead to our Spring Fling Trivia and Fiesta, Easter Egg Hunt, Totus Tuus summer program for children, and scheduling your photo session for the parish picture directory.
July 9 – 13, 9:00AM to 2:30PM Fun, faith-building activities for children. We will offer Confessions for 3rd-5th graders and their families, plus Mass for all the children, their families, and parishioners! Children can be dropped off ...
We’re bringing back the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Directory! It’s been about 10 years since our last directory so we are really excited to get everyones involvement to successfully bring it back. To do this, we need the help of all of ou...
Pope Benedict XVI coined the phrase “crisis of discipleship” to describe a current predicament in the Church. More people are leaving the Church at a younger age than ever before. Father Bart Timmerman talks about how this crisis plays o...
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Father Bart Timmerman explains the season of Lent in which we strengthen our faith. We can strengthen our faith by three traditional practices. The first practice is prayer, where we are encouraged to spend more time in prayer and challe...
Father Bart Timmerman speaks about how St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church takes the call to engage in the New Evangelization quite seriously. Knowing that Mass attendance, baptisms and marriages in the Church are down, we must do our par...
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Our Lenten Journey this year begins with Ash Wednesday on February 14. We invite you to participate in one of our Masses that day, at 8:30 AM, 12:10 PM, and 6:30 PM. The Mass at 6:30 is bilingual. Ashes will be distributed at all three...
January 28 –February 3 is Catholic Schools Week. Catholic education provides great value to young people and contributes a great deal to our Church, communities, and nation. If your family is looking into a Catholic education for y...
“It is not possible to remain indifferent before the knowledge that human beings are bought and sold like goods.” —Pope Francis January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. On Sunday, January 14, from 11:15 AM...
Three candles are burning…but not all are lit. The Light of the World is coming…but isn’t here yet. We want to let God shine through us…but sometimes our sins and failures get in the way. Advent helps us focus on the approaching ...
How do we engage families at Mass? How do we encourage them grow their relationship with God to naturally want to attend Mass and become more active in our parish? We’ve noticed that family are starting to attend Mass less and less, so a...
With gratitude to Almighty God and to everyone in our parish family who has helped us by sharing financially with St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, we are happy to present our 2016-2017 Annual Financial Report. We feel so blessed to be a part o...