St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

St. Thomas

We, the parish family of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, proclaim our belief in the message and mission of Jesus Christ.

We are committed to sharing our time, talent, and treasure through worship, spiritual formation, and outreach.

English Mass: Sat 5:30PM, Sun 8AM & 11AM
Misa en Español: Sun 12:30PM & 5PM
Reconciliation: Sat 4PM-5PM

Office Hours: 8AM-4PM Mon-Thu, 8AM-12PM Fri

80 Saint Thomas Way, Montevallo, AL 35115
205-663-3936

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Weekly Letter

June 15, 2025

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Easter season is over, but the special celebrations continue! This weekend, we’re enjoying a time of reflection on the mystery of the Blessed Trinity: the truth revealed in Jesus Christ that God is both one and three. One divine nature, three divine persons. This truth of our faith can seem a bit abstract, to the point that we sometimes wonder why we dedicate a whole Sunday every year to reflecting on it. The reason, of course, is that the Trinity lies at both the core of our faith and the core of our prayer. It’s easy to see why this truth is at the core of the faith: the Creed we say each Sunday proclaims it, and we know that to profess the truth that Jesus is Lord is to profess the truth of the Trinity. But maybe it’s harder to see why the Trinity is at the core of our prayer—our relationship with God. Some years ago, I received great advice from a spiritual director that helped me bring the mystery of the Trinity into my own prayer. He suggested that I become aware of which Person of the Trinity I was praying to whenever I prayed. Very simple, but very profound. So often, we pray to God as an impersonal heavenly blob, without awareness of the Person or Persons we’re speaking to. But when you pay attention to the Person, prayer truly becomes more personal. You experience God not just as a “power” that’s “out there,” but as a Father, a Son, and a Spirit with different personalities and ways of working within us. So give it a try in your prayer this week! Especially as this weekend’s celebration of Father’s Day brings family relationships to mind (a happy Father’s Day to all dads!), let’s be inspired and enriched by the even deeper relationships among the Persons of the Trinity. Through the intercession of Blessed Mary, Ever-Virgin, and our holy patron St. Thomas, let’s come to appreciate anew the heart of our faith that they knew so well from personal experience. God bless,

Father Jantz

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VBS Registration Open!

Registration for this year's Vacation BIble School is open! This year’s VBS will take place the last week of June, from the 23rd to the 27th. More details are coming soon. To learn more or register your kids or to volunteer, visit the link below.

Great Vigil of the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Heart June 27-28

The Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary invite you to celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Join them to celebrate their patronal feast days at the Great Vigil of the Pierced Hearts. For the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on June 27th, Mass will begin at 7pm at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church (2061 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover, AL 35216), followed by Eucharistic Adoration until midnight. For the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on June 28th, Mass will begin at 8am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (334 Main St, Gardendale, AL 35071). All are invited!

Feast of Saint Thomas Picnic - July 6

Our parish will celebrate the Feast of Saint Thomas with a picnic on Sunday, July 6 from 12-3pm. The Knights of Columbus will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, and anyone able to bring a side dish is appreciated!

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VBS

This year's VBS is coming up! It will take place from Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 28. Drop-off time each day will be 9AM, and pickup time will be 12:30PM. Registrations are open–the sooner you register, the better we can plan!

Eucharistic Minister giving the Eucharist to a parishioner

Ministries

At St. Thomas, we have a wide variety of ministries in both English and Spanish, including youth and college ministries, the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, Faith Formation classes for students grades 1-10, and our Confirmation and First Communion programs.

Eucharistic Minister giving the Eucharist to a parishioner

Giving

You can donate online via Faith Direct! You can choose to make a one-time donation or to start a recurring weekly or monthly payment. If you save your login, you can come back and change your bank info or pledge amount any time.

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Sacraments

If you are interested in learning about or receiving any of the seven sacraments–Baptism, the Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony, or Holy Orders–please reach out to our staff.

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Details about registration for Faith Formation classes at St. Thomas and children's preparation for the sacraments

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Detalles sobre la inscripción a las clases de Formación en la Fe en Sto. Tomás y la preparación de los niños para los sacramentos

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Formed offers access to faith-based study programs, films, e-books, and more. To register, create an account and use our parish code for free access: CV4M7B.

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Formed ofrece acceso a programas de estudio basados en la fe, películas, libros electrónicos y más. Para registrarte, crea una cuenta y usa nuestro código parroquial para acceso gratuito: CV4M7B.

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