Christ the Incarnate Word

The Flying Novena | Novena de Emergencia

🇺🇸 Pray the Flying Novena and trust that Mary is near, lovingly bringing our intentions to her Son. https://web.tabella.app/podcast/dec9cc59-385d-445e-8b09-76cba3529468 🇲🇽 Reza la Novena de Emergencia y confía en que María está cerca, llevando con amor nuestras intenciones a su Hijo. https://web.tabella.app/podcast/b1a0e59d-ccef-4186-a76a-9c98f3a120c9

This Week at St. Thomas Aquinas

Sun: 7.30, 9.30, 11.30 AM Masses. Tue: 10.30 AM Adult Bible Study. Wed: 6.00 PM Rosary for Life. Fri: 5.00 PM Stations of the Cross. Sat: 5.00 PM Vigil Mass.

Upcoming Events at STA

Mar 23-25: Parish Mission by Rev. Dr. Tom Thomas MSFS. Mar 28: Palm Sunday Mass with Blessing of Palms. Mar 31: Chrism Mass. Apr 3: Good Friday with Veneration of the Cross. Apr 4: Easter Vigil Mass.

Ministries & Formation News

Various ministry meetings and spiritual direction sessions scheduled. Youth groups, Bible study programs, and retreats ongoing. Volunteer roles available, inquire within.

Giving & Special Collections

St. Vincent de Paul food drive Mar 14-15. Save the date for Texas Catholic Relief Services and Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales collections. Support upcoming drives and appeals.

Preparing for the Feast of Saint Joseph | Preparándonos para la Fiesta de San José

🇺🇸 As we prepare for his feast, Saint Joseph reminds us that holiness often grows in silence, trust, and daily faithfulness. 🇲🇽 Mientas nos preparamos para su fiesta, San José nos recuerda que la santidad a menudo crece en el silencio, la confianza y la fidelidad diaria.

Lenten Penance Service

Attend the Lenten Penance Service on March 25 at 6:00 PM in the Church. Several priests will be available for Confession in English, Spanish, and Tagalog. It's an opportunity for spiritual renewal during Lent.

Parish Mission by Rev. Dr. Tom Thomas MSFS

Join the Parish Mission from March 23-25. Rev. Dr. Tom Thomas will lead talks on March 23 at 7:00 PM, March 24 at 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM, and March 25 at 8:00 AM & 6:00 PM with a Lenten Penance Service.

St. Joseph's Altar Celebration

Visit the St. Joseph's Altar from March 14-19 in the Church Narthex. The tradition of sharing blessed food and giving to the poor honors St. Joseph's intercession in ending a severe famine.

Daily Mass and Liturgy Schedule

Daily Mass at 8:00 AM. Confession on Wed & Sat. Vespers (Evening Prayer) on Sundays during Lent at 7:30 PM. Join the community in prayer and reflection during this Lenten season.

Chaplet of St. Joseph | Coronilla de San José

🇺🇸 Chaplet of St. Joseph: web.tabella.app/podcast/ec16ad25-a9dc-4c81-925c-307d10d6df1e 🇲🇽 Coronilla a San José: web.tabella.app/podcast/2129cbef-73a7-4435-a330-ed418313c76e

This Week's Mass Schedule

Monday - Saturday 8:00 AM | Wednesday 8:00 AM (Mother of Perpetual Help Novena) | Saturday 5:00 PM | Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM | First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart 7:00 PM.

Confession Schedule

Confession available on Saturdays at 3:00-4:00 PM and Wednesdays at 6:00-7:00 PM. First Friday confession from 6:00-6:45 PM. Also available by appointment.

Adoration Hours

Adoration available Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, and First Friday from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Office Hours

The Parish Office is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed 12-1 PM) and Friday from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Lent Music | Música para Cuaresma

Praise & Worship AOH Music https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2780ea72-e59e-4eaf-9a47-a7e6a3371813 Música de Nico Cabrera y Vale Montes https://web.tabella.app/podcast/a2a183f2-4359-463a-89fd-98d080124d91

Prepárate para la Confesión 🕊️ Prepare for Confession

🇺🇸 Get ready for Confession with the Confession Kit https://web.tabella.app/podcast/2c2e6086-38b7-4875-b98a-c5778517e024 🇲🇽 Prepárate para la Confesión con el Kit para Confesarte https://web.tabella.app/podcast/b88168e7-4a57-40be-a167-76756d61ea9c

This Week's Events at St. Thomas Aquinas

Sun: 7.30, 9.30, 11.30 AM - Sunday Masses. Mon: 8.00 AM - Daily Mass. Tue: 8.00 AM - Daily Mass. Wed: 8.00 AM - Daily Mass. Fri: 8.00 AM - Daily Mass, 5.00 PM - KC Fish Fry. Sat: 8.00 AM - Daily Mass, 3.00 PM - Confession, 5.00 PM - Saturday Vigil Mass.

Pastoral Message

Fr. Jaison Thomas MSFS is celebrating his Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of faithful priestly ministry. Join in the parish-wide celebration on Feb 28 - Mar 1 to honor and thank Fr. Jaison for his dedication. A special reception will be held after every Mass during the weekend.

St. Joseph Food Drive Weekend

Support the St. Joseph Food Drive on Mar 7-8, 14-15 to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Donate non-perishable items. Flyers with suggested donation items will be available. Your generosity is appreciated.

Spiritual Direction Sessions Available

Interested in spiritual direction? St. Thomas Aquinas offers spiritual direction with certified directors. For a safe, confidential space to share and grow in faith, contact Verna Patout at [email protected].

Knights of Columbus 2026 Scholarship

Knights of Columbus Council #7382 is awarding academic scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants must be parishioners or Council members' dependents/grandchildren. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026.

Stations of the Cross ✝️ Vía Crucis

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent 🙏 Discover the beauty of praying the Stations and meditate on His Passion here: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/d308d0a1-4d5b-4ff0-8fe9-020abdfaa3be 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma ✨ Descubre la riqueza del Vía Crucis y medita Su Pasión aquí: https://web.tabella.app/podcast/f7667582-056c-43cb-8069-7b8ab7047a36

A Season of Conversion ✨ Tiempo de conversión

🇺🇸 Today we begin our 40-day Lenten journey 🙏 “You are dust…” — let’s return to Him with all our hearts 🤎 🇲🇽 Hoy iniciamos los 40 días de Cuaresma ✨ “Polvo eres…” — volvamos a Él con todo el corazón 🤎

🇺🇸 Walk with Jesus this Lent and dive into reflections, prayers, and daily inspiration. Don’t forget to visit the Media section for more 🙏✨ 🇲🇽 Camina con Jesús en esta Cuaresma y descubre reflexiones, oraciones e inspiración diaria. No olvides visitar la sección de Media para más 🙏✨

Mass Times for This Week

Monday - Saturday: 8.00 AM Daily Mass. Wednesday: 8.00 AM with Mother of Perpetual Help Novena. Saturday: 5.00 PM. Sunday: 7.30 AM, 9.30 AM, 11.30 AM. First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart at 7:00 PM.

Confession Schedule

Confession on Saturday: 3.00 - 4.00 PM. Wednesday: 6.00 - 7.00 PM. First Friday: 6.00 - 6.45 PM. Confession also available by appointment.

Adoration Schedule

Monday-Thursday: 9.00 AM - 8.00 PM. Friday: 9.00 AM - 7:00 PM. First Friday: 6.00 PM - 7:00 PM.