Young Adult Christmas Party
December 30, 8–11 p.m.
Young adults of St. Thomas are invited to a Christmas Party in the Parish Hall on Monday, December 30. Join us for games, food, and celebration!
Learn more and R.S.V.P. HERE.
Young Adult Christmas Ball
January 4, 2025
Young adults are cordially invited to attend the second annual St. Thomas Young Adult Christmas Ball.
Begins at 5 p.m. in the St. Thomas Parish Hall.
Cost: $30
Please R.S.V.P. HERE by December 21st.
Schola Antiqua of Concert
January 5, 3 p.m.
A concert titled “The Prince and Father of Music: Palestrina at 500” will be presented by Schola Antiqua of Chicago, a professional early music vocal ensemble that performs around the country and has released a number of CDs. Selections have been chosen from Palestrina’s motets, spiritual madrigals, plainchant and hymns. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $10 for students.
Purchase your tickets HERE!
Topics on Tap
January 15, 7–9 p.m.
Young adults (aged 21-35) are invited to join us for a talk and discussion, “How Not to Fall in Love with a Jerk” at Pizza House in Ann Arbor.
Pickleball Date Night
REGISTER HERE
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish’s Marriage Ministry presents Pickleball Date Night for married, engaged, and dating couples!
Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Wolverine Pickleball for Pickleball Date Night, where we’ll explore relationships as teamwork through a friendly, tournament-style competition. Whether you’re a pickleball pro or just starting out, there’s a place for everyone. Newcomers can learn the basics in a dedicated area led by an experienced coach, ensuring everyone has a chance to get involved and enjoy the game!
Plan to arrive at 6:00 p.m. as dinner will be provided. Games will start promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Address: 235 Metty Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Registration is required by Thursday, January 16.
The Miracles of Jesus
REGISTER HERE
Join us for our winter parish ministry series! This event will run weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30–8:45 p.m. from January 29 to March 5.
Jesus performed many signs and wonders in his public life. These miracles teach us about Jesus’ character, His power, His role as Messiah, and the spiritual principles of repentance, faith, and love.
Through scriptural study, video clips from The Chosen, prayer, testimonies of modern-day miracles, and group discussion, participants will dive deeper into the different miracles of Jesus and learn how they can transform our lives today.
This 6-week series will include dinner, engaging content, lectio divina, prayer, and small groups for married and engaged couples, men, women and young adults.
Cost: $60 for adults, $30 for young adults, and FREE for students. Scholarships are available and no one will be turned away.
If you have any questions about The Miracles of Jesus series, please contact Caroline Gambale-Dirkes at cdirkes@sta2.org or Katie Muise at kmuise@sta2.org.
Green & Gold Gala
April 5, 2025
Save the date for the St. Thomas School Green & Gold Gala! You are cordially invited to join us for our annual school fundraiser and gala.
High School Youth Group
Thursdays at 7-9 pm
room 250 or Media Center
Contact Renee Bayer at reneelesperancebayer@gmail.com or st.thomashsyouth@instagram
Challenge and Conquest Groups
JOIN CHALLENGE TODAY
JOIN CONQUEST TODAY
Wednesdays at 7-8:45 p.m. in the gym
Adoration and Prayers
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration
We need adorers!
Fridays at 9am to Saturdays at 9am
Adoration. Come and join us as “we wait in joyful hope” during Advent. Please click on the link below to sign up.
SIGN UP HERE
Questions: Please contact James Kachman at jameskac@umich.edu
Need prayer?
Please email your prayer intentions to prayer@sta2.org
Our team will then pray for your intentions, especially during our weekly 24 hour Eucharistic Adoration.
Check this page regularly to learn more about upcoming events at St. Thomas! For a complete listing of St. Thomas activities and functions, please see our parish calendar.
SUNDAY DRIVE
HUNGRY PEOPLE NEED YOUR HELP!
In these cold winter months, the Food Pantries really need our support! Most weekends, we fill the two small cans with food, which is great, but the larger one is still empty. If only 4 people per Mass brought one bag of *dry goods, that would be TWENTY BAGS. So if you haven’t yet supported THE SUNDAY DRIVE, make it a habit to pick up just a little extra when you do your shopping and drop it in one of our four convenient locations* when you come to Mass:
-
In the wooden hamper found in the front vestibule
-
In the labeled trash can near the steps to the parking lot
-
In the smaller labeled cans outside the front door on the plaza and outside the side entrance on Elizabeth street.
* Cans and jars freeze outside in the winter, so dry good only, please! And, remember, everything must be within the expiration date and in the original, unopened packaging with its nutritional label.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is collecting alms during Advent. Donation canisters will be available in the church throughout Advent. Cash and checks will be accepted.
The canisters may be returned to the collection basket or parish office. Your contributions will go a long way in making a difference in the lives of those in need, especially during the winter.
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR TOTS
FIRST FRIDAYS FOR TOTS
11am-11:45 am
Tots and their caregivers spend time together in Eucharistic Adoration. Meet in the bridal room next to the women’s restroom. Tots play while adults have solo time to adore.
There is no need to register. You may drop in at any session.
For more information contact Caroline Biskner at cbiskner@sta2.org
MEALS FOR MOMS
Meals for Moms
Meals for Moms provides a gift of meals to parish families who welcome a child through birth, adoption, or foster placement. If you know of a parish family who recently welcomed a child or if you would like to help provide meals, please contact Ruth Atzinger at rcatzinger@gmail.com.