Welcome!

Welcome to Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and Parish School in Oroville California, and our mission church Saint Anthony of Padua in Challenge California.  We have been serving the Greater Oroville area since 1857, becoming part of the Diocese of Sacramento in 1886. We are glad you are here.

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STS 8TH GRADE GRADUATION

Congratulations to the 2023 St. Thomas Eighth Grade graduates
Colton Franklin, Bence Kelemen, Stasia Logue, Olivia McCullough, Citlali Ponthier, Raegyn Webb

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2023 KofC SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENT: The Knights of Columbus, Council 2603, is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the 23th Annual Joseph C. Ghana Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations to Daisy Rodriguez-Soria of Las Plumas High School. Daisy plans to attend Chico State University majoring in Nursing. She will also be a First Generation College Student for her family! Daisy was awarded the $1,000.00 on May 17th at the LPHS Awards Program for graduating senior students. Our prayers and best wishes to Daisy in all her further endeavors.

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BLOOD DRIVE: STAP will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, June 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the STAP Community Center. If you have any questions, please contact Ron Ullman at 530-282-3451.

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SAVE THIS DATE: Saturday, July 1st. St. Thomas the Apostle Feast Day Festival. Please plan on joining this celebration of our patron saint, St. Thomas the Apostle. There will be a bi-lingual mass at 5:00 p.m. followed by a bbq/potluck, fun family activities and a fireworks display. SEE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THERE!!!

GUARDE ESTA FECHA: Sábado 1 de Julio. Fiesta Mayor de Santo Tomás Apóstol. Planee unirse a esta celebración de nuestro santo patrón, Santo Tomás Apóstol. Habrá una misa bilingüe a las 5:00 p.m. seguido de una barbacoa/comida compartida, divertidas actividades familiares y un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales. NOS VEMOS A TI Y A TU FAMILIA AHI!!!

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CHALICE & PATEN FUNDRAISER: The Knights of Columbus are conducting a Raffle Drive for a new Chalice for our Parish. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new Chalice and Paten. Tickets are just $5.00 and will be sold in front of the church after all Masses. You may also purchase tickets at the Parish Office and STS office. The raffle prizes will be awarded at our Patron Saint Feast Day celebration on Saturday, July 1st and are: First prize-$500.00. Second prize-$300.00. Third prize-$200.00.

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SICK CALL/HOME VISIT REQUEST:   If you or someone you know is in need of a sick call or home visit, click on this LINK for a fillable electronic form. This form may also be found in the church vestibule and Parish Office.

SOLICITUD DE LLAMADA POR ENFERMEDAD/VISI TA A DOMICILIO:   Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita una llamada medica o una visita a domicilio, haga clic en este ENLACE para un formulario electrónico rellenaste. Este forma también se puede encontrar en el vestíbulo de la iglesia y en la Oficina Parroquial.

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MASS INTENTIONS:   If you wish to have your intentions offered up at Mass, you may do so by contacting the Parish Office at 530-533-0262.

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MISSION STATEMENT: Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we the church answer the call of Christ to be a visible sign of His presence by participating in: Scripture and Sacraments, Worship and Prayer, Spiritual and Academic Education, Evangelization and Witnessing, Service and Charity, Fellowship and Community. Through our words and actions with our universal community of believers, we strive to share the love of God and the greater Oroville community and throughout the world.