The purpose of this outreach effort is to reach out to the people who live along the Rio Coco River in the northeast part of Nicaragua by assisting the parish community of St. Rafael in Waspam. Past activities include collection of goods and supplies that are sent to Nicaragua and the provision of long-term funding for development projects. Visits are …
Members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Conference participate in many activities intended to recognize the face of Christ in those in our community who are in need. These activities include stocking the Society’s food pantry, preparing lunches for the residents of Port St. Vincent, collecting school supplies for the children of homeless and low income families who have requested our …
This committee facilitates learning about, advocating for, and responding to a wide range of social justice issues. Currently there are two very active teams. The Respect Life Team raises awareness of life issues from conception to natural death and promotes a culture of life by witnessing to the value of each person. The Respect Life Team is engaged in activities …
During Advent, donated unwrapped Christmas gifts are placed under the tree in the parish gathering area. Some of these gifts are given to parish and neighborhood families who need assistance. St. Vincent de Paul receives the rest of the Christmas gifts to distribute. CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE To Learn more Click Here
On the third Sunday of each month, parishioners bring non-perishable food items to Mass. These food items are given to the St. Vincent de Paul and Wexford food pantries, as well as to neighbors in need. You can help by bringing in food or by transporting the donated items to the food pantries on the third Sundays. CONTACT US TO …
Parishioners provide and serve a noon meal to those in need at Luke House on Ingersoll Street on the fourth Wednesday of the month. You can help by preparing food for the meal and/or volunteering to help serve the meal. CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
Parishioners provide residents of Wexford Village apartments and others in our parish neighborhood a basket of grocery staples to help them celebrate Christmas. A few days before Christmas you can help assemble and distribute over 100 baskets of non-perishable and fresh foods. CONTACT US TO PARTICIPATE
St. Thomas Aquinas hosts the evening meal on the first Thursday of every month. Several cooks arrive at 1 pm to make the meal (all food is provided by the CMC), and six to eight other volunteers provide help from 3:30-5:45 pm with setting tables, serving the clients, and cleaning up. Older children (ages about 12+) are welcome to participate …
