Whats Your Next Step?
Whether you have been Catholic all or your life or are just exploring Catholicism for the first time, everyone has a next step.
New / Grow / Serve / Lead
NEW
If you are just beginning your faith journey or just getting plugged into STA, here are a few places to start.
+ Mass
MASS TIMES:
Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 12:45pm, 5:00pm, 7:30pm
Monday & Friday: 8:00am
Tuesday - Thursday: 8:00am & 6:15pm
+ Reconciliation
RECONCILIATION TIMES:
Tuesday: 8:45 to 9:30am
Thursday: 5:00 to 6:00pm
Saturday: 2:45 to 3:45pm
+ Parish Membership
Membership isn’t just a formality to us, it’s a commitment to our community and commitment of our community to you.
Register at St. Thomas Aquinas
+ RCIA
RCIA isn’t just for adults who want to become Catholic. We actually encourage anyone interested in learning more about their faith to join RCIA and explore the beliefs of the Catholic Church more deeply.
Learn more about RCIA
Grow
So you've taken the plunge into the larger St Thomas community and are looking to grow deeper. We believe finding a smaller community to commit to is the best place to start.
+ Apostleship of Prayer
Members of the Apostleship of Prayer promote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Members and others are encouraged to say the "Daily Offering" to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and pray for the special intentions of parishioners, for the sick, those who are undergoing surgery and those with special needs.
Learn More about Apostleship of Prayer
+ CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish)
CRHP is a life changing three day retreat for men or women and is a great way to deepen relationships with other like minded men and women in our community. Don’t miss the next one!
Learn More about CRHP
+ Divorce Recovery
Not all grief comes from the death of someone dear. Divorce also brings loss, sadness and pain. STA offers a nine week divorce recovery program, three times a year, facilitated by a leader who has experienced the trauma of a broken marriage.
Learn More about Divorce Recovery
+ Holy Name Society
The Holy Name Society promotes reverence for the Sacred Names of God and Jesus Christ, obedience and loyalty to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and the personal sanctification and holiness of its members. Members are called to contribute to the evangelization mission of the Church and to make perpetual acts of reverence and love for our Lord and Savior.
Learn More about Holy Name
+ Little Rock Scripture Study
Here at St. Thomas parish, our goal is to help Catholics know the bible as the “book of the Church,”. To help us find our way through its pages and apply its Word to our daily lives. Dust off your Bible and join us, enrollment is open to all. Learn More About Little Rock Bible Study
+ STA Mother's Association
Welcome to the St. Thomas Aquinas Mothers’ Association (STAMA). Founded in 1961, we are a Catholic organization whose purpose is to aid Moms in providing a Catholic home atmosphere for young children. Membership is open to St. Thomas Aquinas Moms interested in enhancing the moral, spiritual, and educational welfare of their children, Kindergarten age and younger. Learn More About STA Mothers Association
+ STA Young Adults
In a materialistic and shallow culture that values appearances, St. Thomas Aquinas Young Adults values radical authenticity. We are a community that gets real with each other as we grow in our faith.
Learn More About STA Young Adults
Serve
You're in a small community, you're growing in your faith, and you're discovering God's mission for you. It's time for you to answer his call to service.
+ STA Young Disciples Core Team
You have a gift with children and are looking for a way to serve. Join our core team and help us fan the hearts of your kindergarten through sixth graders into flame. Let us know you want to help and we'll get the ball rolling! Contact Us
+ STA Young Catholics Core Team
Your heart goes out to young middle school and high school kids who are trying to make big decisions about their direction in life. Join our core team and help us to give these kids the guidance and the love they need. Contact Us
+ Hospitality Teams
Our hospitality teams help people feel welcomed at mass and STA Young Adults by actively greeting newcomers and making personal connections with them.
Join a Hospitality Team
+ Stewardship
Our community values stewardship as a spiritual path. Giving to the community is a prayer and a service. Learn More about Stewardship at STA
+ Our Lady's Altar Society
The Altar Society is a dynamic group here to support our parish community and have a little fun along the way. Join us for a meeting or event and see for yourself what we’re all about. Learn More
+ Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, and defense of the priesthood. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practical Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Learn More about the Knights
+ Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary makes its members better Christians through a balanced program of prayer and action. Legion works include evangelization activities, hospital and nursing home visitation, youth work, prison ministry, community projects and other works of service. Learn More about Legion of Mary
+ Little Flower Missionary Society
The Little Flower Missionary Society is the oldest organization at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, being four years older than the church.
Our purpose is “to encourage, aid financially and spiritually, assist in furthering the activities of missionaries recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, and to generally aid in the spread of Roman Catholicism.”
Learn More about Little Flower Missionary Society
+ St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at STA offers tangible assistance to those in need within our East Dallas community on a person-to-person basis. Learn More about St. Vincent de Paul
+ Ushers
The ushers at the parish are the first people parishioners see at Sunday Mass each week. Click here to contact those that can help you get plugged in as an usher. Click here to contact those that can help you get plugged in as an usher.
Lead
God is calling you into deeper leadership and ministry. Our Parish needs your leadership, so here are some ways you can serve.
+ Ministry Leadership
Every ministry needs a leadership team that facilitates events, disciples volunteers, and serves as the liaison to the staff. Are you called? Send us a message.
+ Small Groups Leadership
Every ministry has small groups and those small groups need facilitators who know how to build community and invest in relationships. You don’t have to be outgoing, just willing. Contact us for more opportunities.
+ Special Projects
We are always looking for leaders to take on special projects that we can’t take on as staff. If you have an idea or just want to take on something big, let’s talk.