Special Announcements

There is a need to remind parishioners once again about emails and/or texts being sent purporting to be from Pastor Fr. John Lyons. Neither he nor any other priests at St. Thomas, nor any member of the Parish staff will EVER send an email or text asking for money, gift cards or suggesting the recipient click on any link. 

If any parishioner receives such an email or text that is anything other than merely informative, please call the office and check before responding.

Money from parishioners should only be given in the offertory basket, our secure online giving website, by mail or handed directly to an office staffer. 

On August 22 at 6 PM, Santa Catalina Parish will celebrate a Mass of Healing to St. Perefrine, the Patron Saint of cancer and other terminal diseases. An anointing will take place at the end of Mass.

Santa Catalina is located at 14380 N. Oracle Road; all are welcome to attend.

This weekend teachs a technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. It is a chance to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with God.

Give your marriage the boost it needs by attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Remaining 2019 dates include:

August 23 - 25 (Phoenix)
October 4 - 6 (Tucson)
November 1 - 3 (Phoenix)

To register online, visit www.wwmearizona.com.

This ministry will bring hope and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It features twelve video presentations covering topics such as shock and grief, anger and forgiveness, money issues, dealing with children and a former spouse, and annulment and remarriage.

This program is for newly separated and divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. It will help them find answers to their questions, restore their hope and begin authentic healing.

A group begins on September 4 at St. Pius X and another September 10 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center. Group size is limited and registration closes after the third week. Call Felicia Klein at 520-425-6529, or eMail csdtucson@yahoo.com.

The Jordan Ministry Team and the Diocese of Tucson Workshop Office present a bilingual liturgical music workshop on Saturday, September 7 from 9 AM - 3 PM at the Diocese of Tucson Pastoral Center at Cathedral Square, 192 S. Stone #2, Tucson, AZ 85710.

Well-known music composer, Peter Kolar will be the presenter. The cost for participants is $30/person and includes lunch and musical resources. Please register before September 3 by contacting the Jordan Ministry Team at JMT@JordanMinistry.org or at 520-623-2563.

For more information visit jordanministry.org/musicians.aspx.

Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger cordially invites you to a special Mass honoring Marriage Anniversaries for couples who received the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony and are celebrating their 1st, 10th, 25th, 50th, 60th or longer Wedding Anniversary in 2019.

Sunday, October 27
2:30 PM
St. Augustine Cathedral

See bulletin for signup form. Return to Parish Office by September 25 or mail to diocese at:

Office of Worship
Attention:  Isabel Madrid
Diocese of Tucson
P. O. Box 31
Tucson, AZ 85702
OR fax to 520.838.2584
OR eMail to imadrid@diocesetucson.org

Volunteer Opportunities Available! Please share with your friends and family. For more details please call RWC at 520-321-4300.

A reunion will be held April 19 - 21, 2020 in Tucson. All former Faculty, staff and students are invited! For more info, visit reginacleriseminary.com  or eMail reginacleriseminary@hotmail.com or call toll free 479-414-4344.

If you would like to buy a bench (either large or small) as a memorial to a loved one or 'just because', there are some benches available.

Benches are approximately $3,500 based on size. Contact the Parish office if you are interested.