Liturgical News

IMPORTANT: Novena to Saint Augustine Begins TODAY August 19 - 27

Saint Thomas Aquinas parish is sharing a novena to Saint Augustine, the 4th century bishop and doctor of the Church, whose feast day is August 28. The intentions are for Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Martin, and the priests of the Diocese of Charlotte. We encourage all the faithful to participate in this important novena.

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

This Sunday is the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost. In the Gospel for this Sunday Jesus relates the parable of the Pharisee and the publican “to some who trusted in themselves as just, and despised others” (Luke 18:9).

Feast of the Assumption Mass Schedule

Tomorrow Friday August 15, is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also a Holy Day of Obligation. Listed below are the Latin Mass times for tomorrow.

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

This Sunday is the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. The Gospel reading for this Sunday begins with the revelation that Jesus wept as he approached Jerusalem and saw the city rising before his eyes.

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

This Sunday is the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost. The Gospel reading for this Sunday features one of Our Lord’s seemingly enigmatic parables, followed by this somewhat mystifying advice conveyed to his disciples: “And I say to you: Make unto you friends of the mammon of iniquity; that when you shall fail, they may receive you into everlasting dwellings” (Luke 16:9).

Latin Mass Holy Hour This Sunday 3pm & First Weekend Events

This weekend there are several noteworthy liturgies and Latin Mass events to share – especially the Saint Ann Holy Hour for the Latin Mass as well as the First Sunday Potluck at Saint Thomas.

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus issues a warning against those who falsely don the guise of religion: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in the clothing of sheep, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.