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Funeral Planning

“I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die will live, and everyone who believes in me will never die.”
John 11:25-26

Message From Our Parish Family

Who do you call to obtain information regarding funerals at St. Thomas Aquinas?
We, at St. Thomas Aquinas, know that the death of a loved one can be a time of great pain, confusion, sadness and loss. Please be assured that our family of faith is here to offer you comfort and support.  Please contact Cheralyn Quevedo at 727-372-8600 ext. 111 to arrange a meeting. The bereavement minister will provide assistance and support as you make final arrangements for your loved one.

Although death brings a deep sense of sadness and loss, faith can provide solace and strength. This time offers an opportunity to encounter God in a new way and to deepen our belief in God’s love for us and for our loved one.  It is time for us to support and console one another, especially in our belief in the promise and gift of eternal life.

When we, as Christians, encounter death we are drawn to prayer, praying for those who have died and those who loved them. The prayer that supports Catholic Christians at the time of a death is called the funeral rites. Through the funeral rites we offer worship, praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of a life which has now been returned to God, the author of life. The celebration of the Catholic funeral rites brings hope and consolation to the living. The funeral rites begin with the prayers at the vigil or wake, then continue at the Mass of Christian Burial (the Funeral Mass) and conclude at the committal, the burial.

Our priests, deacons and bereavement ministers will help you prepare to celebrate these rites. You will be contacted by one of our bereavement ministers soon after the funeral home has called our parish to inform them of the death of your loved one.

Funeral Planning

Funeral Mass Planning
Order of a Funeral Mass
Order of a Memorial Mass
Prayers of the Faithful – V1
Prayers of the Faithful – V2
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Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm and 6 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:30 am (Contemporary), and 5:00 pm (LifeTeen™)
Daily Mass: 8:00 am Monday-Friday
Holy Rosary: After 8:00 am Mass, Mon-Fri,  in Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Marian Novena: After 8:00 am Mass on Tuesdays
Benediction & Adoration: Thursdays at 3:00 pm until 6:45 pm
Reconciliation: Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm or by appt.
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