The community life of St. Thomas Aquinas provides opportunities for all parishioners to come together in our diversity and to encourage community building based on relationship and service.
MEN’S CLUB
The Men’s Club is an organization of parish men, age 21 and older, committed to fellowship, service, spiritual growth and support of the parish. The activities of the Men’s Club have included preparing and serving Pancake Breakfasts, serving food at the annual Holiday Craft Fair, the Calendar Raffle, assisting with Advent decorations, spring cemetery clean-up and assisting with other improvements of parish facilities and grounds and getting together periodically for fellowship and fun. The Men’s Club meets at 7:00 pm in the Activities Building on the first Thursday of the month from September through May. New members and suggestions for activities are always welcome!
CADILLAC DINNER
A fundraiser held at Tinucci’s Restaurant in Newport. Attendance is limited to 200. The evening consists of dinner, the main raffle, an associated bingo, a 50/50 raffle and Tinucci’s Dinner for 25 raffle. The proceeds are for various needs of the parish.
MARDI GRAS
A yearly event held in the Spring. Parishioners, families, friends and visitors gather for games, food, raffles, prizes and fun for all ages. This is a major fundraiser/celebration with a long history anticipated by many! This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer and meet new people.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
This is an enjoyable weekend to get into the holiday spirit and begin Christmas shopping. This event is held yearly on the first weekend in November.