Parking Policy Changes at St. Tom's

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 went into effect on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

St. Tom’s parking includes 17 regular and 2 ADA spaces in the paved lot on the east side of the Church and 11 parking spaces in Purdue’s gravel lot adjacent to the south side of the Church, with all spaces identified by signs.

1. New annual “Staff” parking permits will be issued to all parish employees. Able-bodied staff will use the designated St. Tom’s spots in the gravel lot whenever possible.
2. Spots in the paved lot are primarily for resident parishioners and guests to St. Tom’s. BUT all resident parishioners and guests parking in either area (the paved lot on the east side of the Church or the 11 designated St. Tom’s spots in the gravel lot) during weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MUST display a St. Tom’s temporary permit. Those who do not have a permit displayed from their rearview mirror risk a warning ticket from St. Tom’s (in the paved lot) and a parking ticket from Purdue in the gravel lot. Since the University owns the gravel lot and St. Tom’s pays for the use of 11 spots, all Purdue-issued parking tickets must be resolved with the Purdue Parking Services Office.
3. If you are a resident parishioner, you may obtain a St. Tom’s temporary permit with either a specific date or range of dates up to 90 days at a time from the Parish Office reception desk. The temporary permit, visibly displayed from your vehicle’s rearview mirror, allows you to park in either the 11 St. Tom’s designated spaces in the gravel lot or St. Tom’s paved lot. 

Note:

• Parking restrictions are NOT enforced after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Current policy states that students may NOT park in St. Tom’s parking spots on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Most students live in walking proximity to the parish, and those living off campus may obtain and use their Purdue “C” parking permit in a lot about three blocks from St. Tom’s. Other means of student transportation to St. Tom’s include CityBus (free-of-charge rides with a Purdue ID), VEO standing and sitting scooter rentals, and available bike and skateboard parking racks.

If you have questions, please email St. Tom’s at [email protected].

Your patience and understanding with this change in our parking policy are prayerfully appreciated.