To safeguard parking spaces for St. Tom’s resident parishioners and guests on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the following changes to our parking policy will go into effect on Tuesday, April 11. Read more.
Spurred by a 2019 Pew Research study that suggests only one-third of U.S. Catholics believe the Church's teaching that the Eucharist is truly the body and blood of Christ, the National Eucharistic Revival was launched. Read more
Thirty-nine student and resident parishioners, clergy, and staff members will travel on state-side mission trips over spring break from March 13 to 18. To help defray trip costs, your contributions are greatly appreciated. Pick up an envelope from the yellow bus display in the Gather Space and drop off your donation in the collection basket or at the Parish Office or make your donation through Faith Direct.
Due to an “All Diocese Pastors and Priests” meeting called by Bishop Doherty for Tuesday, Jan. 13 to Thursday, Jan. 15, there will be no confessions or daily Mass Tuesday afternoon through Thursday of next week. A communion service will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
Losing weight after holiday indulgences will be a self-improvement goal for many of us in 2023. But is our faith, our relationship with Christ, among our New Year's Resolutions too? Read more!
Meet fellow parishioners while exploring your beliefs through Sycamore, an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today. The seven once-a-week sessions take place on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. in Newman Hall starting January 26. Each session begins with dinner, followed by a short video and small group discussions.
Are you seeking a few minutes of peace and quiet in your life? Thinking about how to build a closer relationship with our Lord and faith community? Join others (in the comfort of your own dorm, apartment, or home) for 15 minutes of prayer and fellowship on weekday mornings at 7:30 a.m. Note: Morning Prayer will commence from December 26 to January 2 and resume on Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2023.
Destress, relax, and ease your mind by visiting the new St. Dymphna Mental Health Resource Area in the lower level of Newman Hall (adjacent to the restrooms). All St. Tom's parishioners and visitors are encouraged to visit and use the area's resources.
St. Tom’s will host a Town Hall Meeting in Newman Hall on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, All parishioners are invited to learn more about St Tom’s finances, facilities, Uniting in Heart plan, and fundraising. Our Pastor and parish finance council members, development team, facilities team, and others will be present to answer your questions.
We ask you to prayerfully consider contributing what you would normally give in raffle tickets to St. Tom's, and we will direct 100% of your gifts to our ministries, facilities, and outreach.
Share your departed loved ones' names on the envelopes available to the right of the altar. A Novena of Masses will be said throughout November for all names shared.
Family Promise addresses the local homelessness crisis by providing short-term emergency shelter for families with children and helping them secure the resources they need to get back into housing and self-sufficiency. To learn more and how to get involved in this outreach ministry, please attend a call-out scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 7:00-8:00 pm. in Room 1.
We are ALL called. And God has provided us with the means (gifts/charisms) to serve Him in our own unique way. Discover your gifts and greater purpose by attending the Called & Gifted workshop offered diocese-wide on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church in Kokomo. More info.
Enjoy Yoga? Integrate the prayers of the rosary with core strengthening, stretching, and functional movements, inviting participants to nourish body and soul and encourage deeper reflection on the Mysteries and virtues of the rosary. All are welcome!
Calling all Men! It is time to step Into the Breach! Are you looking to grow in faith? Are you seeking a brotherhood that will last a lifetime? Do you want to be the best man you can be? Then come join the Knights of Columbus as we begin our "Into the Breach" video series on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 3. Read more
St. Tom's is excited to offer a new formation program, Sycamore, this fall on Thursday evenings starting September 22. Sycamore is an informal course about the Christian faith and its relevance for life today. It gives you space to meet other people, share ideas, explore your beliefs, and think about questions that really matter. Read more.
Many opportunities await those who wish to volunteer for Family Promise of Greater Lafayette.* Each semester, St. Tom’s serves the families residing at the Family Promise Center for two designated weeks. St. Tom's upcoming week is September 12 to 17.
Registration for Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation classes is open. Please register by Sunday, Aug. 28. A parent Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21 at 10:20 a.m. in Newman Hall. Read more and register online.
Blessed be the Lord! Hello, fellow St Tom’s parishioners. My name is Duane Sellers, and I am one of the members of the Liturgical Advisory Team (LAT) that was formed as a part of the diocesan Uniting in Hearts Pastoral Plan. I am writing today to provide an update on our work so far for St. Tom’s parish. Click the headline to read more.