In This Update
October - Respect Life Month
Marian Club Meeting - Wednesday, October 7 (TONIGHT)
Sunday Mass Link - October 11
American Made - Sunday, October 11
Parish Book Club - Monday, October 12
Join Us for a Gospel Encounter - Begins Monday, October 12
Are You a Fan of The Chosen? - Friday, October 16
Arizona Rosary Celebration - Saturday, October 17
The 4Gents - Sunday, October 18
XLT: Bringing Order Out of Chaos - Sunday, October 18
ENDOW Rosary Baby Shower - Sunday, October 25
St. Thomas Teen Recognition
Seven Sisters Apostolate
REMINDER: 2027 Family Culture Course March 12 - 13, 2027
2026 The Jubilee Year of St. Francis
Parish Links
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 7
8:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Chapel
Chapel
6:15 - 6:45 PM
Parish Courtyard
Two In-Home Live-the-Faith Sign-up Opportunities:
October, Respect Life Month
The attached short reflection unpacks this year's theme, "Mary, Mother of Life," demonstrating how the life of the Blessed Mother teaches us to respect each human life in every stage and circumstance.
Marian Club - October Meeting/Presentation
Wednesday, October 75:30 PM
Parish Hall
All parish women (current members and anyone interested in learning more about Marian Club) are invited to join for a potluck dinner and socializing, a generally short business meeting and then either a social or spiritual program/presentation.
October's speaker will be Father Carlos Nagore. If you have any questions, contact Katie Maglaya at 520-403-0200 or kate6356@aol.com.
American Made
Sunday, October 116:00 PM
Gaslight Music Hall
Oro Valley
Our very own Juan Aguirre (5:00 PM Saturday and 11:30 AM Sunday St. Thomas cantor) will perform in American Made, with The Presidio Boys.
It is a salute to The Oak Ridge Boys, Statler Bros, Josh Turner, George Jones, and legends of Southern Gospel. This highly entertaining show features exciting vocals and sweet four-part harmonies, backed by a live band.
2026 - 2027 Parish Book Club
Second Monday of Each Month10:00 AM
O'Leary Hall*
Through August 9, 2027
Below is the list of books the group will read and discuss:
October 12 The Covenant of Water
Abraham Verghese
November 9 Theo of Golden Allen Levi
December 14 Riding Rockets
Mike Mullane
January 11The Taliban Cricket Club
Timeri N. Murari
February 8 In My Time of Dying
Sebastian Junger
March 8 33 Place Brugmann
Alice Austin
April 12 A Fatal Club Andre Charles
Contact Katie Maglaya at 520-403-0200 or kate6356@aol.com with questions.
*Alternate location TBD
May 10, June 14*, July 12, August 9 book titles remain under consideration.
Join Us for a Gospel Encounter
Begins Monday, October 122nd and 4th Mondays of each month
8:45 - 10:00 AM
Room 8
What is it?
Gospel Encounter is a brand-new parish offering that provides an opportunity to come together in prayer and conversation...for an authentic encounter with Jesus through the Gospels and each other.
It fosters and encourages the habit of the ancient form of Christian prayer (Lectio Divina) or daily mental prayer.
Everyone is invited. Bring your Bible and check it out! Registration is not required.
St. Thomas' Gospel Encounter facilitator is Brooke Pittner. Text her at 520.343.1058 with questions.
Are You a Fan of The Chosen?
Friday, October 166:00 PM
Parish Hall
If so, the parish has arranged for a special viewing of the early release of Season Six, Episode One.
If you're interested in attending, please reserve your seat online.
Arizona Rosary Celebration
Saturday, October 1710:00 AM - 12:15 PM
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
8650 North Shannon Road
The Most Reverend James A. Misko, Bishop of Tucson, will preside at this celebration honoring Mary under her title, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Listen to guest speaker Most Reverend Aartur Bubnevych, Bishop of the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix and Monsignor James Patrick Shea, President of the University of Mary.
The 4Gents
Sunday, October 182:00 PM
Arts Express Theatre/Park Plaza Mall
Our very own Director of Music at St. Thomas, Matthew Holter and cantor Juan Aguirre (5 PM Saturday/ 11:30 AM Sunday) will perform in Songs of the Silver Screen.
This salute to famous movie hits features tight-knit doo-wop and pop harmonies spanning the 1950s to today's biggest blockbusters.
XLT
Bringing Order Out of Chaos
Presenter: Fr. Carlos NagoreSunday, October 18
6:30 PM
Church
ENDOW Ministry Rosary Baby Shower
For expecting moms, new moms & moms of infantsSunday, October 25
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Chapel
The ENDOW Ministry will host a shower for expecting mothers, new moms and all mothers of infants. Fr. Carlos will give the Blessing for the Child in the Womb and the Holy Rosary will be led by ladies participating in ENDOW. (The group promotes the dignity of women).
Following this service, lunch and refreshments will be served. If you are an expectant mother or a mother of a newborn up to the age of 1 year, sign up online to participate in this beautiful event.
St. Thomas the Apostle Teen Recognition
Two of our teens were recognized October 1 at Catalina Foothills High School for Academic Achievement. Congratulations, Shea Pittner and Jake Alexander!
Seven Sisters Apostolate
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a prayer mission in the Church where at least seven women each commit to offering one dedicated Holy Hour per week for a specific priest, so that he is spiritually strengthened, protected, and encouraged in his vocation.For more information, contact Anchoress, Sonia Hodgin at 520 -867-1377 or soniahodgin@gmail.com.
The Seven Sisters Apostolate invites women to embrace a quiet but powerful spiritual motherhood, standing before the Blessed Sacrament to intercede faithfully for priests. If you feel called to support our clergy in a profound and prayerful way, consider becoming one of seven — your hour of prayer each week can help sustain a priest for a lifetime of faithful service.
REMINDER: 2027 Family Culture Course
What is it?A 1-1/2 day parish workshop for building a thriving family
Who is it for?
For married couples with children of ALL ages, married couples planning imminently on or considering eventually having children, or engaged couples in marriage prep
Why is it being offered?
Because family culture is the secret weapon of the Catholic family AND because marriage is the foundation of your family.
Who's presenting/facilitating?
Mike & Alicia Hernon (The Messy Family Project)
When is it? (SAVE THE DATES)
March 12 6:00 - 8:00 PM
March 13 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where will it be?
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Child care will be available on premise.
2026 The Jubilee Year of St. Francis
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