_{St. Thomas Aquinas is a Catholic community and as such has a commitment to service and justice.  This page will highlight service and justice opportunities at St. Thomas as well as provide links to Catholic teaching and perspectives on relevant social justice issues.}
 

 

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Some links for Catholic voter information:

https://www.wearesaltandlight.org/civilize-it 

 http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/parishes-and-schools/upload/Conscience-Formation-bulletin-insert.pdf

http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index.cfm 

 

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Donations Urgently Needed at Good Shepherd Manor

Help us make a difference in the lives of our elderly. Good Shepherd Manor is a non-profit Adult Care Home operated by the Human Dignity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) run by lay Catholics. We offer loving care to all regardless of financial means – but only Medicaid does not cover our costs. It is becoming increasing difficult to keep the doors open and the need in our community is growing. Can you help? Every donation makes a difference. We need an additional $3,000 a month. Food and toiletries are always welcome and volunteers are always needed. We are located at 1493 N. Shepherd Road in Washougal. Financial donations should be sent to PO Box 990, Washougal, WA  98671. Please call if you have any questions – Carol at 360-606-3620. 

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Caples Terrace Apartments,
500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA

They will be owned and operated by Vancouver Housing Authority. The units will be rent subsidized with supportive services available to the residents. VHA is seeking furniture donations. The desired donations would include furniture or gift cards for furniture. No used mattresses will be accepted. Photos of items should be sent to akoppert@vhausa.com. Donations Desired: full & single size bed frames, night stands, small dressers, full size dressers, new mattresses, small kitchen tables w/chairs, loveseat size couches, full size couches, easy chairs and cribs.

 

 

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Encore Network website:     https://encore.org/encore-network/

Click HERE to apply.

 

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Share The Journey
 

Share The Journey is a global Catholic campaign of compassion and support for migrants and refugees.  Find information and resources:  seattlearchdiocese.org/STJ

Advocate by contacting your representatives: thewscc.org

Donate online at catholiccharitiessusa.org  or at crs.org

 

 

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Consider joining the PREPARES team at St. Thomas.  Journey with families from a pregnancy through age 5.  Contact David Lester for more information.

 

 

 

 

Here is a picture of a family that worked with the Village Support Network.

 

 

 

Habitat for Humanity is looking for parish groups to partner with them to help build affordable housing for local families.  Please contact David Lester if you are interested in forming a Habitat for Humanity team.

 

 

  

St. Thomas Aquinas Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Thomas Aquinas Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) is a spiritually based group of volunteers, inspired by the Christian values of charity and compassion for all.  SVDP provides financial assistance for rent, utilities and gas vouchers for work and medical appts, as well as offering resources for food, clothing & shelter.

SVDP members interact personally with their clients and make home visits to assess individual needs. SVDP conducts a school supplies drive and Christmas Giving Tree Program to solicit specific donations from our parishioners to benefit the needy.  

Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month. For further information about this organization,  contact President, Kim Steinke.  CLICK HERE to view the new website of our Parish chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

 

Respect Life Committee

     The Respect Life Committee is responsible for passing on current information, updates and details of events concerning all aspects of the dignity of human life to the parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas Church.  This is done primarily via the Sunday bulletin, the Summa and an email notification list.
     We also assist other pro-life groups within the Parish: We give support to the local 40 Days for Life Campaign each spring and fall. We assist with procuring items to give away, and the scheduling of people to cover shifts for the Knights of Columbus pro-life booth during Camas Days each July. 
    We are a resource for high school students in the parish doing research papers for school. We provide website addresses and other information to help students find the truth, which is difficult to find in our culture.     We provide information and resources concerning all stages of human life, from conception through natural death.  Contact:  parish office