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Please join Bishop Edward Burns on Saturday, January 18 for the Annual Bilingual Pro-Life Mass and North Texas Rally for Life at the National Cathedral Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Beginning at 10am, we’ll celebrate mass as we remember those lost, rejoice at the thousands of abortions prevented in the United States since Roe vs. Wade was overturned, and pray for a day when all children are protected, and their mothers are supported. Immediately following mass, join thousands for the North Texas Rally for Life behind the National Shrine, featuring keynote speaker Patricia Sandoval from EWTN. Click here for more information.

On Friday, December 20th at noon in Rome, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed Bishop Gregory Kelly as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. We rejoice with the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Tyler as they receive a wonderful shepherd to lead them. While we acknowledge that Pope Francis has chosen a loyal and committed Bishop to serve in the Diocese of Tyler, our beloved brother will be missed here in the Diocese of Dallas. We acknowledge that Pope Francis has chosen a man who possesses the heart of the Good Shepherd and will serve the people of God in the Diocese of Tyler well.

Please save the date for the second annual Mahjong Madness, hosted by the Holy Name Society on Friday, February 7th, 2025. It will be held in St. Anne's Hall from 7 to 10 pm. All are welcome! For more information on how to register, click the subject line above.

Join us for a special concert to celebrate the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary and the joyful spirit of the Christmas season. This New Year's Day, immerse yourself in an afternoon of sacred baroque music, featuring works that reflect the themes of Mary, the holy family, and the Christmas narrative. This intimate concert is being held in the St Maron’s Room January 1st at 3pm and features strings, harpsichord, and vocal soloists from our St. Thomas Aquinas Choir.

Save the Date for STA's Vacation Bible School on Monday, June 2nd through Thursday, June 5th from 9am-12pm. More information to come. Registration opens March 1st at 9am!

Please join us for STAMA's Virtual Mini Marriage Retreat with Dr. Anne Luchetti (back by popular demand) on Tuesday, January 14th at 8:00pm via Zoom. Tuck the kids in bed, grab your husband and a STAMA-provided treat, find a comfy spot on the couch, and join us for some marriage enrichment! Click here to register.

All ladies of St. Thomas Aquinas parish are invited to attend Our Lady's Altar Society January meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The meeting will begin in St. Ann's Hall with praying the Rosary at 11:30 am. At noon, join us for a discussion with Dave Lieber, author of the only full-length biography of one of the most exciting Cowboys ever, Dandy, Don Meredith. Husbands are welcome to join us for this event. Lunches for $10.00 are catered, so please RSVP to our President Chris at [email protected] by Sunday, January 19th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Due to Confirmation Mass tonight, the usual 6:15pm daily Mass is canceled.

Please pray for the bishops, priests, and delegates who are participating in the historic synod assembly. May the assembly bear good fruit for the future of our diocese.