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 8:30pm
Antioch: Every Tuesday night at 6pm in the Catholic Center lounge. Guest speakers, Eucharistic Adoration, small group discussions, or prayer. Named after the place where they were first called Christians.
Retreats: A chance to grow deeper in your faith, ACTS hosts two retreats annually. A weekend retreat in December and a Busy Person's Retreat during Lent. Check the calendar for dates.
The Prayer Team is a group of students and parishioners who commit to pray at least one hour a week for ACTS and St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Ask about it at Antioch or talk to Rose.
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.
Men’s Group gathers once a month to encourage one another to live as men of God. Contact: Jorge Montesdeoca jrm071@latech.edu or Alex Marquardt atm014@latech.edu
Girls’ Night is a gathering of women once a month to support one another in living as women of God. Contact: Sam Graves slg032@latech.edu
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, Pro-Life education, and mission Lake Providence.
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!"
