Become a St. Thomas Parishioner!

Many times we hear… "I’ve been coming to Mass at St. Thomas, but just haven’t registered."  Well—we‘ve made it easier than ever to register! Call the Parish Office (847-358-6999) and set up a time that works in your schedule. It will only take about 20 minutes. We look forward to meeting you!

Our Parish Mission:

We, the people of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Parish are united by Baptism and empowered by the Spirit. We live our commitment to proclaim God’s love by:
      • fostering a community open to all
      • worshiping, working and celebrating together
      • serving the spiritual and material needs of all
      • spreading the Gospel through personal witness
We share our gifts and ourselves in the name of Jesus.

Up Coming Events

Easter 2014 - Holy Week Schedule Holy Thursday—April 17 7:00pm Mass of Lord’s Supper Following Mass Adoration until Midnight Good Friday—April 18 3:00pm Lord’s Passion Prayer Service 5:00pm Polish Passion Prayer Service 7:30pm Living Stations Performed by VOICES Holy Saturday—April 19 1:00pm English Basket Blessings 2:00pm Polish Basket Blessings 3:00pm Polish Basket Blessings 8:00pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday - April 20th, 2014 5:30am—Polish Mass 7:30am—English Mass 9:00am—English Mass 10:30am—English Mass Noon—English Mass 1:30pm—Polish Mass       CRHP Continuation Committee Next Women's Weekend - September 27/28 2014 Contact Info - Cathy Edbrooke (847) 934-1659 Sue Kadowaki (847) 202-0422 Website

Ministry Highlights

Appalachia Service Project              Mission Trip News   The dates for this year’s trips are: Full week trip: October 14th to the 19th Long Weekend Trip: October 16th to the 19th ASP Ministry inquiries can be directed to JP Hulsebosch by email at JP.Hulsebosch@comcast.net.

Respect Life Ministry  Respect Life Ministry serves to promote a culture of life through prayer, education and support of organizations dedicated to the teaching of the Catholic Church and to increase the understanding and awareness of the sanctity of life within the parish.  St. Thomas is combined with St. Theresa's in Palatine. Meetings held 1st Tuesday at 7 pm Pauline Center, St. Theresa. All are welcome.  Go to Respect Life page for more information, click here. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Kenesey, at grammyonthego@sbcglobal.com, or Maureen Treanor, at marureen@maureentreanor.com

Faith Formation  STVSS - St. Thomas Scripture Study - 2014 Friday AM: Galatians Tuesday PM: Galatians Saturday AM: The Bible Timeline Monday PM: Acts of the Apostles Scholarships Available. Flyers in the Kiosk in the Gathering Area or Call the Parish Office at 847-358-6999 Lenten CDs Available

Special Religious Development (SPRED) SPRED's Ministry Site For even more information, you can visit our Website or  e-mail us at stvspred@gmail.com

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)

Order Form:  STV's Dollar Shopping Power  Phone: Parish Office 847-358-6999 / School 847-358-2110 Fax: Parish Office 847-934-4919 / School 847-776-1435 Drop-offs: Parish Office, 1201 East Anderson Drive Email: suzie@stov.org Sales Schedule: Cards are sold after these weekend masses: 5pm, 7:30am, 9am, 11:15am and at the Parish Office Wednesdays, Thursdays 9am-4pm and Fridays 9am-3pm

For information on PreCana, marriage education classes, Golden Wedding Mass, FOCCUS, Divorce and Annulment Support Ministry, Natural Family Planning, or Hispanic Family Ministries contact the Archdiocese of Chicago Family Ministries Office