Saint Thomas Church

150th Anniversary

Calendar of Celebrations and Events

2009-2010

  While this is a milestone anniversary, it is really a celebration of who we are as a worshipping community, and a compilation of all that we have done over the past 150 years.  Many have asked what 'special events' will occur in this anniversary year.  While there are some special events, our celebration takes place primarily within the context of all the activities that occur on a daily basis within our parish family.  As such, you are invited to join with us any/every day of the year as we work to further the Kingdom through our worship and our service, through our prayer and our work.  Please consult the weekly bulletin for an up-to-date listing.

Events of note in 2009: 

November 28, 2009-December 4, 2009: Parish Mission with Fr. Vincent Youngberg.
 

Sunday, January 24th: Special Holy Hour for Vocations and Reception to Honor Fr. Nick, our Pastor During This Year of the Priesthood.

Events of note in 2010: 

Lenten Pasta e fagioli Suppers at St. Thomas School: Friday Nights During Lent: Feb. 19th & 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th Stations of the Cross

Friday, March 19th: Knights of Columbus Council 15 Turns 125 years old!

With the help of Fr. Matthew Hunt, pastor of St. Thomas (1883-1894) Council 15 was founded at St. Thomas Church on March 19, 1885.  Southington's only  K. of C. Council also celebrates a milestone anniversary in 2010. 

The 32nd Annual St. Thomas Passion Play:

          Saturday, March 27th, 7:30 PM

          Sunday, March 28th, 3 PM

          Monday, March 29th, 7:30 PM

          Tuesday, March 30th, 7:30 PM

          Wednesday, March 31st, 7:30 PM

          Friday, April 2nd, 7:30 PM

The Easter Triduum:

          April 1st: Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord's Last Supper, 7 PM

          April 2nd: Good Friday, Adoration of the Cross, 3 PM

          April 3rd: Easter Vigil, 8 PM

Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 4th: Celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!!

Saturday, April 10th and Saturday, April 17th: Catholic Social Justice Workshops at St. Thomas sponsored by the Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford

Sunday, April 11th: Divine Mercy Sunday: Come pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy along with the parishioners of St. Thomas.

Friday, April 23rd, 7 PM: Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Christie Macaluso

Friday, April 30th to Sunday, May 2nd: Ladies Retreat League: Annual Women's Retreat at Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center

Celebration of First Holy Communion: May 2nd: St. Thomas CCD Students, grade 3

Celebration of First Holy Communion:  May 16th: St. Thomas School Students, grade 3

Saturday, July 3rd: Feast of our Patron Saint, St. Thomas the Apostle

Sunday, July 4, 2010: The Cornerstone to St. Thomas Church Laid: 150th Anniversary & Independence Day!

          Happy 150th St. Thomas Church!!!  Happy 234th USA!!!

July 30th to August 1st: Italian Festival

Sunday, September 19, 2010: 150th Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Mansell.  A reception with the Archbishop will follow. 

October 1st to October 9th: Apple Harvest Festival.

Friday, November 5th to Sunday, November 7th: Men's Retreat League: Annual Men's Retreat at Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

November 13, 2010, 6:30 PM-12 Midnight: 150th Anniversary Gala at the Aqua Turf. 

Wednesday, December 8, 2010: Feast of the Immaculate Conception & 150th Anniversary of the First Mass at St. Thomas (December 9, 1860).

Saturday, December 18th: Distribution of Christmas Food Baskets Assembled by the parishioners of St. Thomas

Saturday, December 25th: Celebration of the the Nativity of our Lord Jesus