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Mission Statement:
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Palo Alto, CA is a Roman Catholic community of disciples working together for the glory of God and our spiritual growth in Jesus Christ. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we live and share the Gosp el through worship, education and service.
Welcome to the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish website. We are three churches in one parish in Palo Alto, CA.
Our three church sites are:
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
3233 Cowper St., Palo Alto, CA 94306
St. Albert the Great Church
1095 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
751 Waverley St., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Our office: St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center
3290 MIddlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
We are part of the Diocese of San Jose.
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ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH NEWS
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October 29We continue collecting eyeglasses you no longer need to help improve the lives of children and adults living in low and middle income communities around the world. Many will experience corrected vision for the first time enabling them to lead productive lives. Through our generous parishioners, we donate more than 100 pairs every few months. (Donation boxes are available at all the church vestibules and Pastoral Center.)Read More
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News from the Vatican
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A pilgrimage to the apostles' tombs in Rome helps bishops renew their sense of unity as well as rededicate themselves to being missionaries bringing the Gospel to the world, said Archbishop Paul S...
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Showing hospitality makes a person a better human being and a better Christian and is an important part of promoting Christian unity, Pope Francis said.
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Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, said he asked Pope Francis about the Vatican investigation into Theodore E. McCarrick and the release of a promised report on how the former cardinal...
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Pope Francis told global business and government leaders that everyone has the moral responsibility to seek the integral development of all people, but especially those who are in need, suffering...
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Sometimes the political choices people face can seem like a choice between supporting a "snake" or supporting a "dragon," but Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops their job...
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Catholic News Service
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Kevin Lamarque, Reuters By WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In marking the "sorrowful anniversary" Jan. 22 of the Supreme Court's ruling legalizing abortion nationwide, the chairman of...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Showing hospitality makes a person a better human being and a better Christian and is an important part of promoting...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Vatican Media By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, said he asked Pope Francis about the Vatican investigation into Theodore E. McCarrick...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Little Sisters of the Poor are once again going to the Supreme Court. The order of women religious...
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IMAGE: CNS photo/Denis Balibouse, Reute By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis told global business and government leaders that everyone has the moral responsibility to seek the integral...
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National Catholic Register
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By Tito Edwards | Reject Fad & Fashion – Paul Senz at The Catholic World Report +1 How to Start & End Each Day, According to St. Anthony of Egypt – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia +1 Our (Not My...
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By Georgette Bechara | SYDNEY — A sudden downpour brought much-needed relief to some fire-ravaged and drought-stricken Australian states. While the rain is not enough to extinguish all blazing...
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By Catholic News Agency | WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to fast-track hearing a new appeal of the Affordable Care Act. The decision comes after the act’s...
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By Courtney Mares/CNA | VATICAN CITY — Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis describing China’s aggression and persecution of religion as “obstacles to peace,” and...
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By Kathy Schiffer | The Catholic internet erupted last week after news broke of a new book on priestly celibacy, with sections written by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah...
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ONLINE GIVING
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish now offers Online Giving! Click the icon and go to the Online Giving registration site. Utilize the Internet for the good of our parish through this secure and convenient process. Track parish giving along with your finances by signing up today. Online giving can be effectively used on its own or in cooperation with regular offering envelopes. If you would like to receive envelope packets, but also want to give online, you have the option as well. For more information about receiving Sunday Offertory envelopes, contact Cathy Miller (650) 494-2496 ext. 24 or catherine.miller@dsj.org -
PARISH Calendar
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Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Saturday, January 25, 2:00 PMThere will be a Funeral Mass for Anne Ackerman on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 2pm at St. Albert the Great Church.Read More
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Wednesday, January 29, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Wednesday, February 19, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Wednesday, February 26, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Wednesday, March 4, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Wednesday, March 11, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWe have a wonderful group of close to 20 students attending our Confirmation Preparation Class this year. We are now meeting at the St. Albert the Great Center (SAG CENTER), Wednesday Evenings: 7:00-8:30PM Truly Blessed! Thank you from Carmel Caligaris, (650) 967-3807 or carmel.caligaris@dsj.orgRead More
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