Organizations

Blood Drive
Give the gift of life. Give whole blood or platelets when the parish has a drive. Help to cover the parish and family and friends who cannot give. Volunteers are also needed to stand outside the church to sign up donors, and to call the phone list to remind donors of their appointments.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court Aquinas No. 2266 has three purposes: to preserve church teaching, to do charitable works, and to advance the spiritual and intellectual development of Catholic womanhood. To achieve these purposes, CDA combats the evils of abortion and euthanasia, performs corporal and spiritual works of mercy, fights legislation in direct contradiction to Catholic belief, supports priests and seminarians, and promotes programs for youth. We are united in charity to carry out Christ’s mission on earth in an environment of prayer and sisterly support, to benefit the parish, the community and the nation. A member must be a woman 18 years or older and a practicing Catholic. Come to a meeting on the second Monday of the month (except December and April) at 7:30 p.m. in the Aquinas Center.

Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Council 7382 was created to be the right arm of the parish. We are actively involved in the life of the parish with many activities such as pancake breakfasts, the parish Christmas party, Easter egg hunt, and Halloween party for the children. It also holds the New Year’s Eve dance and caters such events as the feast day dinner and funfests. The council is an active participant in the annual Clergy Night sponsored by the Galveston - Houston Chapter of which it is a member. This council is an active supporter of Interfaith Charities, collaboration with the Jewish men’s organization B’nai Brith. The council meets on the first, third, and fifth Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in Aldridge Hall. The Knights of Columbus is open to any male 18 years and older who is a practicing Catholic.

Columbian Squires Circle 3028
This youth program is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 7382. It seeks to train young men in “the art of leadership.” It is open to young men ages 10-17. The young men conduct their own meetings, handle their finances, and offer assistance to any of the church ministries whenever manpower is necessary. Squires meet once a month and have at least one official entertainment activity and one service activity every month.

Legion of Mary
The main purpose of the Legion of Mary, the largest apostolic organization of the Lay People in the Catholic Church, is to give glory to God through the holiness of its members, developed by prayer and active cooperation in Mary’s and the Church’s work. The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. Personal sanctification is sought by attempting to imitate Mary in her virtues of Faith, Charity and Humility. The Legion spreads devotion to Mary, primarily by encouraging the recitation of the Rosary. (Mary’s request at Fatima.) The members perform weekly apostolic work. The New Commandment of God comes alive through the prayers and active works of the Legion. Members meet in Aquinas Center Room C on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Retreat
The Men’s Retreat is held annually at Holy Name Retreat Center in Houston. The Passionist Priests conduct the retreat which is open to all men of the parish.

Women’s Retreat
This is a retreat for women, developed by women under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The retreat team consists of women parishioners who meet for prayer and discernment on the theme, presentations, music and environment. Each year women have the opportunity for a unique spiritual experience of God’s love, healing and renewal. The Women’s Retreat has been in existence for almost 20 years and occurs during the season of Lent or Easter.

Office Volunteers
The office is in need of volunteers to perform clerical tasks such as bulk mail-outs, answering phones, copying, stuffing bulletins, etc. Volunteers are needed during office hours and evenings.

Parish Work Day
Workers are needed for parish work days! Work days are scheduled each year according to the needs of the parish. Hours are flexible. They are generally at the church from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Feel free to come when you can, and leave when you need to. The work includes everything from providing food and refreshments to the workers, to maintenance work. Workers of every skill level are encouraged to come. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know fellow parishioners and to serve the Body of Christ here at St. Thomas Aquinas.

Parishioners From Africa
Parishioners are invited to share their African cultural heritage with other families in the parish. PFA welcomes all who are interested to our meetings the first Sunday of the month after the 11:30 a.m. Mass.

Phone Committee
Anyone willing to assist in calling fellow parishioners to remind them of various opportunities for service, fun, and involvement is invited to join this ministry.

Sewing Baptismal Vestments
This ministry creates and sews bibs for the babies and stoles for the children who are being baptized at St. Thomas Aquinas. It is not necessary to be an experienced seamstress to participate in this ministry.

Sewing Liturgical Vestments
Seamstresses provide skills to produce altar server robes, priest’s albs, chasubles, stoles, and altar covers. Is God calling you?

Social Events Committee
The Social Events committee plans and hosts mostly three parish-wide special events each year: the St. Thomas Aquinas Feast Day Dinner, the Family Fun-Fest, and the Seder Meal. More volunteers are always needed.

STARS - St. Thomas Aquinas Renewed Seniors
An organization of St. Thomas Aquinas parishioners who have reached the minimum age of 50 years, this ministry sponsors and arranges various social and religious activities including travel, educational and fun gatherings, potluck meals and prayer retreats. Dedicated to the overall wellbeing of its members, the STARS always welcome new members. STARS meet every third Sunday at 5:00 p.m. for dinner and 6:30 p.m. for the meeting in Aldridge Hall. Dues are only $14 annually.