Parish News

October Mass Count

October Count

Each year the Diocese of Columbus takes a count of all those parishioners who come to Mass during the month of October.

Known as the “October Count”, it is from this number that the future of parishes and the future of diocesan resources—especially the distribution of priests—is determined.

The future of parishes rises and falls on the success of the
October Count.

If you have been away from regular participation in Sunday Mass, if you have not been back since the Covid pandemic,
or if you are a faithful participant in Sunday Mass,

NOW is the time to come to Mass, each and every Sunday, during the month of October, and be counted.

The future of Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish depends
upon your attendance at Mass at Saint Thomas
during the month of October.

Weekly Update 9/15/22

BISHOP EARL FERNANDES CARD SHOWER:
Bishop Fernandes will be celebrating his 50th Birthday on September 21st. If you would like to send a card please mail to Catholic Diocese of Columbus Attn: Earl Fernandes 197 E. Gay Street Columbus, OH 43215

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WEEKLY MASS REMINDER:
​Weekday Mass from September 19-23 & September 26-30 with an exception to Wednesday Noon Mass, will be cancelled due to the European trip. We will still have Wednesday Noon Mass as well as Adoration from 1-8 p.m.

Final Real Presence Real Future Recommendations

Real Presence, Real Future Final Draft Proposal 

 The Real Presence, Real Future Initiative has come to a conclusion.  Thank you for your enthusiastic participation.  It has had a positive effect!  See the Final Draft Proposal for Muskingum County below.  Also, please follow the link to Bishop Fernandes’ comments.  Father Sullivan will have more to say about the Final Draft Proposal and our parish response at each of the Masses this weekend.  An Important Reminder.  No Decisions have yet been made.  These are Proposals Only.  Bishop Fernandes will have the Final Decision.

Thank you from Bishop Fernandes

Real Presence Real Future Final Proposals

Real Presence Real Future Muskingum County

Welcome Back Students, Teachers and Staff!

Welcome Back Students, Teachers and Staff!

Father Sullivan will offer a Beginning of School Blessing to all Students, Teachers, Staff and Administrators at each of the Masses this weekend.

Bring your family and friends to the Masses this weekend as we ask God’s abundant blessings on all who are beginning a new school year!

Welcome to Saint Thomas Bishop Fernandes!

Welcome to Saint Thomas Bishop Fernandes!

We are overjoyed to welcome to Saint Thomas Aquinas Bishop Earl Fernandes!

The bishop will celebrate the 11 am Mass on Sunday, August 14, in the Activity Center.

Make every effort to be in attendance at the 11 am Mass this Sunday to welcome Bishop Fernandes and tell him of your love of Saint Thomas Aquinas Church!

Invite your family, friends and neighbors!

A Welcome Reception will follow the 11 am Mass