Membership topped 2,000 under the pastorate of Father Clifford Vogelsang, who served from 1984 to 1993. will be the new Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. The church included a chapel for daily Mass and a nursery where young parents could have small children looked after by girls of the parish. +1.401.865.1000, NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION As a philosopher, he is the most basic figure of modern thought. St. Thomas Aquinas School continues to operate in the building erected in 1941; but it was substantially expanded and modernized in the 1960s and early 2000s, and long ago saw the teaching duties pass from the Sisters of Providence to lay staff. Fr. We are located in Avondale, AZ; Directions are available here. They may struggle with how to identify as a Catholic, a Christian, someone who believes in God, Father Barranger said. In an early issue of The Recorder, a church booklet issued periodically by Father Hannon, the first child to be called Thomas, after the parish patron, was Thomas Edwin Benedict who is the father of current parishioner William Benedict, who, along with his family, is very active in our parish. To answer the need of the expanding Catholic population, Bishop Ignatius F. Horstmann, the bishop of Cleveland, appointed Reverend Thomas F. Mahon as pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish on June 26, 1898. Advocacy by St. Thomas Aquinas often made news; and in the most notable case, led to reform of racially exclusive practices by the neighboring Riviera Club. The first Mass was offered there on August 7, 1927. Our school consolidated more during this time becoming a Kindergarten to third grade. Through the years twelve young men and nine young women were among the vocations from St. Thomas Aquinas parish. I'm pleased that your interest in our parish has led you to our new website. The pews were removed from the original church (now known as the Little Church) on Flatbush Avenue, and it was turned into a gymnasium. Steven Restrepo, Parochial Vicar frsteven@sta-parish.org Deacon Leo Donoghue deaconleo@comcast.net Parish Office 103 Center Street, Bridgewater MA 02324 Hours | Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. He was the greatest thinker of the thirteenth century in Europe and known as Doctor Angelicus in the two preeminent sciences of the era, philosophy and theology. Father Barranger looks forward to the next academic year when he will introduce himself to the Class of 2022 as their alumni chaplain who will be available to them for their pastoral needs after they graduate. Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 9am-noon & 1-5pm Deacon Dan completed his career as the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Archdiocese of Washington and was ordained a Deacon in 2010. The parish had 150 parishioners. On December 15, 1964, Monsignor Hannons career as a priest of God came to an end upon his death. Dominic in your prayers as he begins a new chapter in his priestly ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish on July 8th! The mission of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish - New Mexico is the same mission Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and . Like Michelangelo y even Dante, Aquinas takes his inspiration from antiquity, especially the works of Aristotle and constructs something new. He has just been added to the newly re-constituted editorial board of the Analecta Husserliana (2014) and to the scientific board of a series on the philosophy of A.-T. Tymieniecka to be published by the Italian book house, Morcelliana (2014). The parish picnic became an Octoberfest fundraiser and ran for several years. Dr. Ryba is the author of The Essence of Phenomenology and Its Meaning for the Scientific Study of Religion (1991) and over fifty articles on theology, philosophical theology, theories of religion, and cinema. Andrew Hofer, O.P. We must maintain Tradition and pass it on. Manage Settings It perennially ranks with the states best in achievement test scores and was one of 11 Indiana schools to be named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2005. She works with students, faculty, staff and residents to establish leadership teams of authentic disciples for campus ministry at Purdue. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS. Msgr. Saturday 5:30 p.m. On December 16, 1967 the first Mass and dedication took place. Sirilla says this is the first study to "substantively examine the theology of the episcopacy" found in Aquinas's lectures on the Pastorals (5). Father James Tormey became the fourth pastor of our church. Father Dwayne Davis, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, shows off the "Wall of Fame" photos of volunteers who worked at the parish's food pantry last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Monsignor rearranged classrooms in the school creating a larger cafeteria and a second floor library. A spacious narthex with flowing baptismal font, chapel and Bethany Room for meetings were added to the church, among other improvements; the schools enhancements included a new science lab, classrooms and gym floor. St. Thomas Aquinas is the Dominican order's greatest glory. Timothy J. Grassi Phone: (304) 463-4488 Fax: Other Church Leaders Administration Phone: Fax: Children and Youth Activities Ministries Community Activities Other Information Parking: Dress Code: Adult Congregation: Under 18 Congregation: Other Information: In March, 1953, Bishop Stephen Woznicki, second bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw, and Monsignor John Sonefied, pastor of SS. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone (704) 549-1607 Fax (704) 549-1614. Sunday Masses were at 8:00am and 10:30am. Michael Steimel . Gus Puleo is pastor of St. Patrick Church in Norristown and serves as director of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. In 2012, Father Tom became pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in River Forest, IL where he also serves as a Catholic chaplain at the Cook County Jail. Pote building), the Auditorium (later known as the Msgr. Shop St. Thomas Aquinas Thomas is believed to have been born in the castle of Roccasecca in the old county of the Kingdom of Sicily, which is now known as the Lazio region of Italy, in 1225. After commencement, he worked in Centennial Airports Operations and Planning departments in Englewood, CO. His favorite memories from living in Denver include hiking a fourteener (mountain reaching over 14,000 in elevation), skiing the slopes of Breckenridge, and camping with friends in Buena Vista. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish is a place of God's mercy and hope, where all feel welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live out the Good News. They have four children all who have flown the nest and the two youngest will complete their studies at Purdue in spring 2021. He was the greatest thinker of the thirteenth century in Europe and known as "Doctor. We welcome you to St. Thomas Aquinas in Thomas, WV. Our lives are a . Prior to St. Toms, Dee coordinated campus ministry in many settings, including an urban, commuter cluster, several mid-sized state colleges with Newman Centers, a residential Catholic college, an ecumenical center, and a university parish. The Rev. Binghamton, NY J. Stuart McPhail, O.P. In fact, St. Thomas was the heart of the doctrinal crisis that Christendom faced when the discovery of Greek science, culture and thought seemed about ready to destroy it. Father Sheehan, in years to come, became Monsignor Sheehan. Sunday: 8:00am, 11:30am (live stream on Facebook and our parish website) & 5:30pm* Parish of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Changes in the world, nation and city have left their mark on St. Thomas Aquinas. I am excited to learn and to broaden my ministerial breadth. That development awaited two seismic events: the movement for racial equality and the Second Vatican Council. Fr. . During Fathers time here he celebrated his Twenty Fifth Anniversary as a Priest. Mary enjoys the faith-filled energy and enthusiasm of the students and parishioners and looks forward to helping all who come to St. Tom's. St. Thomas Aquinas Pastorate | Cascade, IA Welcome We're glad you're here! Father Toms first assignment in Lagos, Nigeria lasted 18 years in various capacities, including parochial vicar, pastor, prior, and prior provincial. The Colleges previous alumni chaplain, Rev. Father Barranger served as College chaplain andasthe first director of Campus Ministry from 1993-2000. Through the years the family of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish has seen many changes but have also remined strong in their dedication to faith and family. Pastoral Council convened Parish Assemblies to gather information for our Pastoral Plan. On May 25, 1930, the first church was completed and dedicated despite the difficult depression years. Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 8:00am, 11:30am (live stream on Facebook and our parish website) & 5:30pm* (* no 5:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday) Weekdays . 517-351-7215. frgordonelcatholics.org. . He has masters degrees in Spanish, linguistics and divinity from Middlebury College, Georgetown University and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion began their ministry in the parish. John S. Peterson, O.P. He is photographed on the grounds of the parish during the 50th anniversary celebration June 4. His innocence, on a par . Watch a Q&A with John Strong, 535 Mitch Daniels Boulevard | West Lafayette, IN 47906, communications@boilercatholics.org Phone:(765) 743-4652 Mass & Confession Time Donate, Director of Children and Youth Catechetics, Ordo of Christian Initiation of Adults / OCIA, Catholic Young Adults (graduate students and young professionals), Ordo of Christian Initiation Adults (OCIA), formerly RCIA, New Student Overnighter (Student Staffing), Uniting In Heart Pastorate Plan for St. Tom's, Contact Us / Read Bios by clicking on each image, Dee Bernhardt, Director of Campus Ministry, Brad Bodine, DMA, Music Coordinator and composer-in-residence. Photo by Johnathon Kelso . This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever. His commentaries on Scripture and Aristotle form an important part of these works. St. Thomas at that time embraced several ideas from Aristotle, whom he called The Philosopher, and tried to synthesize Aristotelian philosophy with the principles of Christianity. thomas.galarneault@duluthcatholic.org Emma Rud Office Manager (218) 283-3293 emma.rud@duluthcatholic.org Mary Wilson Administrative Assistant (218) 283-3293 mary.wilson@duluthcatholic.org . The parish was beginning to grow larger and Sunday Mass was offered in the Suburban Theatre, near the corner of Main St and Glenwood Ave from June 17, 1928 to December 30, 1929. On January 3, 1926, Bishop Daniel J. Curley purchased wooded land on Binghamtons West Side. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Welcome Charlotte, NC Join our parish! In 1976, under Fr. We welcome Fr. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital located at 169 Riverside Drive was started on August 15, 1925 in the Corbett Mansion and land once owned by the parish. There was a reception for him in the gym and each of the parish organizations put on a skit at the event. Father Tom became our pastor on July 1, 2020. and B.S. Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm and 6:00pm. Classes will begin in this building in September 2009. Phone | 508.697.9528 Fax | 508.279.1859 Parish Office Staff When he left the gym he always took his shot at the basket from the corner. St. Thomas Aquinas was canonized in 1323, officially named Doctor of the Church in 1567 and proclaimed the protagonist of orthodoxy during the modernist crisis at the end of the 19th century. The Roman Catholic Church regards him as a model teacher for those studying for the priesthood and indeed the highest expression of both natural reason and speculative theology. After graduating from Arizona State University with a bachelor's in Computer Information Systems and a bachelor's in Accounting, I became a Dominican, joining the Vietnamese Province. Father Mulranen served as pastor until the mid 1990s when he retired. Raised in Indianapolis, Sam graduated from St. Malachy School and Brownsburg High School before continuing his collegiate studies at Purdue University. My motto is My grace is sufficient for you (2 Cor 12:9). He has masters degrees in Spanish, linguistics and divinity from Middlebury College, Georgetown University and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. And now I am here. Dan enjoys golfing and is always looking for someone to accompany him on an outing. The Boys and Girls Schools were combined into one school building. World War II, the Second Vatican Council, the Civil Rights Movement, the struggle to maintain the racial and social diversity of the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood, and myriad other historic events and critical issues have deeply affected parish life and demanded engagement. Through the NAAs network, graduates who have moved to a new area can ask for suggestions for parishes to join and seek introductions to other alumni in their new community. Faith sharing has thrived through a lengthy roster of ministries and support groups. Far from heterogeneous in its early days, the parish was not quick to take on the liberal image it now has. By Bill Miller. The Rev. 2023 Charity and Development Appeal. We hope you join us for the celebration of the Eucharist! She team-teaches Break Open the Word during the Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass with the second-grade students preparing for First Eucharist. The new parish was guided by Father Thomas J. Hannon who was born in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland who was appointed pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church on July 5, 1927. William J. Casey, the fourth pastor who came to St . He is the former pastor of St. Patrick Church in Norristown. Home. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Peter and Paul Parish, entered into negotiations with the Franciscans to obtain the friary . St. Toms welcomes former church mouse Sam Hostetler as its new Operations Coordinator as of March 14, 2022. He returned to campus this spring from St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish in Charlottesville, Va., where he served as pastor and prior since 2014. The church, built for $10.6 million and funded by parishioners and benefactors, has seating for more than . The church and school were expanded, modernized and connected in 2001 at a cost of $1,446,250. Old St. Thomas Aquinas Father acquired a house located at 10 Bellevue Ave. which served as the first rectory and temporary church. Ordination to the Holy Priesthood and Diaconate. They are thankful to be members of the St. Toms community and feel deep gratitude to the Dominicans and fellow parishioners who have accompanied them and positively impacted their lives in countless ways. 1927 Parish News View All Taiz Prayer Around the Cross Taiz prayer service will be Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 5:30pm. Gina Rangel. Fr. Copyright 2023 St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community. . Ryba has been Theologian in Residence at the St. Thomas Aquinas Center since 1990. NYC Department of Education began a 20-year lease on the Girls School as an annex of P.S. The greatest figure of thirteenth-century Europe in the two preeminent sciences of the era, philosophy and theology, he epitomizes the scholastic method of the newly founded universities. In his free time, Sam likes to hike and play sports, which include but are not limited to ultimate frisbee, disc golf, and soccer. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. We are so glad that you have found your way here. But, he now assumes the role of "pastor". It was a brick church at a cost of $22,000. While discerning Gods will in his life, he entered seminary formation at Mount Saint Marys Seminary in 2013 and earned a masters degree in philosophy. The main event took place Saturday afternoon into the evening, with children and families enjoying bounce houses, face painting, a soccer tournament and a donut eating contest while the . At Purdue, Sam completed three degrees in Aviation Management, Airport Management & Operations, and Spanish. Chirino will serve the entire parish and because of his language skills will be a great asset to our Hispanic Community! Contact Us; Staff; Bulletins; Photo Albums; Worship At St. Thomas Aquinas, we are the hospitality of Christ for all who . January 28, we celebrate the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas, our patron saint at Aquin. Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself. If you are a parishioner, I thank you for being part of our Catholic Christian community and for your faith, prayers, support, generosity and encouragement. Malcolm Dotson, associate campus minister for outreach and Evangelization, Mary King, director of Communications and Alumni Relations, Carolyn McKinnis, coordinator of Child and Youth Catechetics, Judy Pfledderer, Coordinator of Religious Education, Mary Riehle, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor, John STrong, Director of Adult Faith Formation. The Sisters of Mercy staffed the school. In 2012, Father Tom became pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in River Forest, IL where he also serves as a Catholic chaplain at the Cook County Jail. Mar. Flatlands became part of the city of Brooklyn. The Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas in St. Paul is located on Cleveland Avenue approximately two blocks north of Summit Avenue, between Ashland Avenue and Laurel Avenue. Born in Rhode Island, Deacon Dan grew up in West Lafayette and is a graduate of both West Lafayette Senior High School and Purdue University. Alex Olszewski Parochial Vicar Msgr. All are welcome to join us for liturgy and events. He is a writer and editor of several books about Catherine of Siena and author of an introduction to a Catholic spirituality book titled Filled with All the Fullness of God. His hobbies include reading, history, and beekeeping. MORE. This produced a duality of natures in Christdivine and human. [i] St. Thomas was established in 1869 and dedicated on August 17, 1873, the year before Jamaica Plain was annexed to Boston. Watch on. Sunday Mass attendance was 9,000. So, we believe that Christ was totally human and totally divine. St. Thomas Aquinas - the Mother Church of Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury - turns 150 years old on August 17, 2019. Thank you all, and I pray that I will be a good co-worker in the Lords vineyard here. Holy Communion was received by the first class at this location on April 8, 1928. We desire to provide those resources to the Friar family throughout their lives, said Father Cuddy. He hopes to provide support and continuity for new alumni as they envision and prepare for their life after PC, as well as when they transition into professional and family life. Monsignor retired in July of 1974. Much of modern philosophy is derived from his ideas, particularly in the areas of ethics, natural law, metaphysics and political theory. On September 20, 1966, ground was broken for a new church. He earned a bachelor of science degree in public health and is currently pursuing a graduate degree in public health at Purdue. West Virginia University A lecture by Fr. The mission of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish - New Mexico is the same mission Jesus gave his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. ALPHARETTA, Ga. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church celebrated its 50th anniversary June 4 and 5 with a small festival on church grounds on Rucker Road. St. Thomas was a major proponent of natural theology and the father of Thomism, which encompasses both theology and philosophy. Father Marty Peter was pastor from 1978 to 1984 a period of intense involvement in peace and justice issues for the parish. Dan and Georgana are thrilled to serve at St. Toms as his Diaconate Parish Ministry and to support the Diocese of Lafayette Office of Planning, including supporting Uniting in Heart, as his Diocesan Ministry. . Saint Thomas Aquinas Convent was completed, and the Sisters of Mercy moved in. He served as the Composer in Residence of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra from 2009 to 2013. Wilmer A. Chirino-Gonzalez as Parochial Vicar to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish effective July 8th Rev. Gordon Reigle grew up in Jackson, Michigan, studied industrial engineering at Western Michigan University, and worked six years in the IT industry before entering seminary to study at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. Join us for this time of prayer and music as we meditate on God's sacrifice for us. Bishop Walter A. Forey praised Father Hannon for his zealous work with the young people of the parish. Saint Thomas Aquinas has the distinction of being the only Catholic Church on Flatbush Avenue. For over thirty seven years he saw the number of parishioners grow from 500 to 2,500. He joined the Dominicans in the Summer of 2014. Sister Elizabeth Thomas C.S.J., the former Marion Cullen, was the first woman to become a nun from the parish. Monsignor has led the way with many new improvements to the Parish campus. Ordination to the Subdiaconate and Minor Orders. ( Dominican House of Studies ) Woodburn Hall Room 109 This lecture is free and open to the public. 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He plans to spend much of his first year reaching out to alumni through regional clubs to learn how the chaplaincy can best serve them and their families. 13 Mar. Saturdays: 8:30am. Saint Thomas is often depicted with an open book or writing with a quill pen. Even as late as 1920, Flatlands remained a predominately rural community and the landscape was dotted with farmhouses, barns and stables. | In 2013, Hallahan High School in Philadelphia, PA, inducted her into the Hall of Fame for excellence in the Humanities. 1 Cunningham Square The simple wood frame church built in 1939 could hardly have been more different from the daring brick-and-stone amphitheater-style edifice that replaced it in 1968. He grew up in Andover, Minnesota, and attended Andover High School and Minnesota State University where he majored in mechanical engineering, played baseball, and began to feel the Lord calling him to share His love with others. Providence College is a place where you can ask for and receive support in getting to know God, especially through the important questions that God has placed in our hearts and minds. Status: Laicized. First we need to know we are all madly in love with the same God, Sacrament of Reconciliation First Friday and Saturday Devotions Mary and her husband Scott live a short walk down the hill to Mary Lou Doughnuts (which exercises their will power) and thoroughly enjoy the serenity of the woods in their city home along with their slightly neurotic German Shepherd Grizleah. The Church Sanctuary has been updated including the addition of a life size cricifix in the sanctuary and a stained glass piece of the Holy Spirit located above the altar, in the dome. Joining the campus ministry team in fall 2021 is student parishioner Malcolm Dotson. Bosler a half century ago. . A member of the editorial board of Religion since 1991, he was North American Editor from 2004-2007. St. Thomas Aquinas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. If St. Thomas Aquinas doesnt shy away from controversy, neither would architect Evans Woollen. 623-935-2151. Dr. Ryba was the recipient of a Templeton Foundation grant in 1999 for his course Homologies and Heterologies in the Development of Theology and Science, and in 2006 received a Metanexus Foundation Grant to found a society for Science and Religion dialogue at Purdue University. Michael Conrady. Douglas A. Raun. Dominating the sacristy is a readily recognized symbol of St. Thomas Aquinas: a 40-foot circular, red negative cross, representing the risen Christ. 2023 The Linked Roman Catholic Communities of St. Patricks and St. Thomas Aquinas 103 Center St, Bridgewater, MA, United States. Student Masses were held in the church, and the parish supported a Newman Center on the campus from the 1950s until it closed in 2003. Providence College - Terms of Use | Privacy Policy, If you are having trouble viewing or accessing these web pages, please email our Web Accessibility Coordinator. He returned to campus this spring from St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish in Charlottesville, Va., where he served as pastor and prior since 2014. Bishop Thomas Molloy dedicated the new church with its 155-foot tower. She also works with them in other areas of this Sacramental preparation. 61 and Rev. Google Map. And as Father Schwab observes today, the impact of a Vatican council takes several generations to manifest itself which may leave the extraordinary church well positioned as it heads toward its 100th anniversary. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Most recently, Malcolm placed seventh in the NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Championships as part of the 4 x 100 relay team. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish is a diverse and welcoming community, seeking to serve the will of God. 6306 Kenwood Ave., Dallas, Texas 75214. John Booth, was named pastor of both St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Patricks and served as Pastor of the now linked communities until his passing. 316 Brown St., Thomas, WV 26292 (304) 463-4488 http:// sttsite.wordpress.com Wheeling-Charleston Rite: Roman-Latin Mass Times Saturday5:00pm I would say the most distinctive thing about St. Thomas Aquinas was integration, says Father William Munshower, who was assistant to Father Bosler and later was pastor. They cannot wait to continue preparing for marriage before celebrating that Sacrament. Dr. Bodine studied choral conducting with Wayne Hertz and Richard Sparks. Wryly dubbed the hugging church and the guitar church, St. Thomas Aquinas has expressed its passion not only in lively celebrations of the Mass but in fellowship and service as well as social action. Dan joined Marriott International and served within the areas of information technology, training and development, change management and project management. Bishop Knestout anoints the altar of St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, Charlottesville, with sacred chrism. In fact, he epitomizes the scholastic method found in the newly founded universities at that time. Eagle Catholic; Donate Now; About. Through all the transitions, St. Thomas Aquinas School has held to high standards. Sunday Mass is now streamed live. In Person Mass -Mon- Fri: 9:00am 6:00 pm. Parish #043 St. Thomas Aquinas Indianapolis | Marion County | Founded 1939. Joseph Barranger, O.P. On January 12, 1965, Father Lawrence J. Sheehan was appointed the second pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church continuing the work of Monsignor Hannon. As a result, St. Thomas blended Greek philosophy and Christian doctrine by suggesting that rational thinking and the study of nature, like revelation were valid ways to understand the truth of God. William Tocco, a friend of his wrote: Brother Thomas raised new problems in his teaching, invented a new method, used new systems of proof. G. Bradley Bodine has served for 30 years as the Music Coordinator/Composer in Residence at the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center at Purdue, and he is a Senior Lecturer at Purdue University. He himself could be seen visiting homeless people being evicted from a shantytown and picketing against the death penalty in front of the Governors Mansion a block from the church. He is excited to bring his passion for service and community building into his operations-based and logistics-oriented role. Bishop Bryan J. McEntegart dedicated the Boys School, Msgr. Vatican Council II introduced many changes to the life of Catholics and to the Liturgy. Midwood Catholic Academy relocates from Our Lady Help of Christians parish to the Boys School. Fr. The Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. These same doors are also wide open so we can go out and share that good news with others. St. Thomas the Apostle One St. Thomas Plaza Old Bridge, NJ 08857 732-251-4000 732-251-4946 fax. Its not uncommon for students who have practiced their faith throughout college to graduate and find that it is not so easy out in the world. His parents were well-off, but as the youngest son Thomas was expected to enter the monastery. Ironically the last vocation from the parish was Father Pauls nephew, Gregory C. LeStrange, who was ordained May 15, 1982. Father Toms first encounter with Purdue University was attendance at a campus conference as a high school student, and his closest Boilermaker connection was his mothers cousin Dr. Varro Tyler, who was on the Purdue faculty for many years.