A Faith Community
Pastor Fr. Tom
Pastor Father Tom
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1201 East Anderson Drive
Palatine, IL 60074-4155
Phone:  847-358-6999
FAX:  847-934-4919
Contact Information

St.Thomas of Villanova Church
Parish Office Hours

Welcome New Parishioners!
Thank you for choosing St. Thomas as your new parish faith community. We ask your family to attend a one hour informational session.  For information about the next session, please call Marilyn at the Parish Office, 847-358-6999.

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.

Join us in 2010 ! ! ! 

Confirmation — Saturday, February 6

Blood Drive — Sunday, February 7, 8 am—1:30 pm

Marriage Encounter Weekend — February 12—14

Ash Wednesday—February 17
6:30 am— Communion Service
8:00 am—Mass
4:30 pm—Mass
6:00 pm—Polish Mass
7:30 pm—English Mass

“Come As You Are” Faith Sharing Groups, 11:30 am
Wednesdays: February 17 – May 19

Stations of the Cross, 7:30 pm
Fridays: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26

“Open the Door” Women’s Reflection Series, 6:45 pm
Mondays: February 15, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5

Parish Mission (English), 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 21- Tuesday, February 23

St. Patrick/St. Joseph Party —Saturday, March 6, 6:00 pm

Seder Experience— Sunday, March 7, 2-4 pm

Pancake Breakfast — Sunday, March 14, 8 am-12 noon

Holy Week & Easter
Holy Thursday — April 1
11:00 am — Mass w/school children
7:30 pm — Mass followed by Adoration
Vigil until Midnight
Good Friday — April 2
Holy Saturday — April 3
Blessing of Food Baskets
1:00 pm —English
2:30 pm —Polish
4:00 pm — Polish
8:00 pm — Vigil of Easter

Easter—Sunday, April 4
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am and 12 noon—English
5:30 am & 1:30 pm — Polish

First Holy Communion — April 24 & May 1

World Day of Prayer — Thursday, May 6

Blood Drive — Sunday, May 16, 8 am—1:30 pm

(For more information on any of the above events,  call Marilyn at the Parish Office, 847-358-6999, ext. 205)


Catholics Come Home
This is the place to find facts, photos, and resources. For more information go to Catholics Come Home CHICAGO.

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
Dollar Shopping Power
Order Form: 
STV's Dollar Shopping Power 
Email: the form to stovparish@stov.org
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: stvshoppingclub@hotmail.com.

Parish Census, 2009
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Adding Names to Prayer List
Remember to pray for those who are sick and convalescing, especially members of our Parish community. To add a name to the prayer list, please call the Parish Office at 847-358-6999.

Mon-Thu:
  
9:00am-8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-1:00pm

Reconciliation

Sat: 8:30 to 9:30 am
or by appointment (call the Parish Office)

Employment Resources
•  Archdiocese Site
•  Financial Crisis Coach
•  St. Francis de Sales
•  St. Hubert
•  AARP Tips

Jobs Workshop
Jan. 13 & 15,
Mar. 17 & 19
May 19 & 21
Day One: 6 - 9:30 pm
Day Two: 9 am - 4:30 pm Pre-registration. Visit www.stfrancislz.org to print registration form

Baptism Celebrated
Every Sunday

Before your child is born, call the Parish Office 847-358-6999 to attend a Baptism preparation session.

Daily Bread
  • Today's Reading
  • Saint of the Day
  • Mass Times
    For Travelers

    Free ministry for traveling Catholics. For nationwide mass time, and locations: Call 1-800-627-7846 or look online at www.Masstimes.org

    High School Teens!!!

    Lots of fun events are planned for the new year!
    For all the latest news and updates about our High School Youth Group, visit us on the web at
    www.stvoices.org.