SPIRITUAL GROWTH
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
College Mass: Mass at a time convenient for college students. Students are invited and encouraged to serve as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, ushers, altar servers, and musicians. Sunday at 7pm and Wednesday at 9pm
Eucharistic Adoration: Every Tuesday night from 9-10pm in the chapel. Spend some time with Jesus.
Retreats: Check out the men's and women's retreats in the fall quarter, Busy Person's Retreat in December, and the Koinonia weekend retreat in March.
RCIA 'Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults’. A weekly class for anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith. Contact John and Donna Serio 255-3788.
Mens and Womens Groups.
Bible Study. A 6-week series is coming up in the fall quarter. We will meet immediately after the Sunday night Masses beginning Sept 26.
The Social Justice Committee plans activities to promote the social teaching of the Catholic Church and to address the needs of the community including: Habitat for Humanity, the Big Event, sponsored child Edwin Inestroza, and much more.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a group of parishioners at St. Thomas dedicated to the service of the poor and prayerful reflection. They gather for prayer and business meetings every other Saturday and always welcome new members. The president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is Ms. Bernadette Bennett 251-2689
Sunday school teacher: Teaching or assisting in a Sunday school classroom is a great way to give back to the parish and learn more about your faith. Contact Donna Frasier for more information 251-9330
Help with youth group: College students who are active in their faith make great role models for the teenagers in the parish. Contact youth minister StarBeth Regan 251-4084
Student leaders are elected each year from among ACTS members to plan and coordinate all ACTS activities. This year's members and their areas of responsibility can be found under the 'leadership' tab.
LCCS Representatives are elected each year from among ACTS members to represent us at state meetings and help plan the annual LCCS Conference.
The Peer Ministry Team is a group of students that work to make the Catholic Center an inviting place. They receive training in evangelization and hospitality, commit to be members of the prayer team, and spend time in the Catholic Center each week.
Fundraising: Ten percent of the annual budget of ACTS and all of the monies for Saturday socials and intramurals are raised by student fundraisers. Volunteering to help is a great way to give back and make sure your favorite activities can continue.
Intramural sports: Fun way to compete on campus against other team. Girls, guys, and co-ed teams are offered each quarter. Go team!
Saturday socials: A chance to hang out with other Catholics at the Catholic Center, on campus, or on a road trip. Usually free. Usually involves food.
Adopt-a-Student: Parishioners at St. Thomas 'adopt' Tech students by inviting them over for dinner and providing an escape from campus. A great way to get connected to the parish.
Publicity Commitee: Making flyers and dropping cards under dorm room doors is part of getting the word out on campus about ACTS. If you join this committee, you can also help maintain the website or send out weekly e-nnouncements.
Dollar Lunch: A home-cooked meal for only $1 a plate. Cooked and served every Wednesday by St. Thomas parishioners. "Dollar lunch is mmm-hhmmm good!"
