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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COFFEE HOUR: The Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia Secretory (Spanish Caplet of Divine Mercy Ministry) will be hosting the March 26th Coffee Hour from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in STS Fitzgerald Hall.

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MARCH TUESDAY EVENING MASSES: There will be NO Tuesday Evening Masses during the month of March. Fr. Ramos will be helping with Penance Services throughout the Deanery on those evenings.

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SOUP AND STATIONS: On Friday, March 31st a simple soup supper will be served in the STAP Community Center at 6:00 p.m., followed by Station of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Please join us each Friday during Lent. Your host for Sup and Stations this week will be the Knights of Columbus.

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SCHOOL LED STATIONS OF THE CROSS: St. Thomas School will be leading Stations of the Cross during Lent on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church. All are welcome to attend.

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EASTER LILIES FOR OUR CHURCH: Members of the Altar Society will be decorating the church for Easter on Saturday, April 8th. All parishioners are invited to help by donating Easter Lilies. Many people donate a lily in remembrance of a family member or bring a lily as a gift of love. The Easter Lilies may be brought to the Parish Office from Tuesday, April 4th through Friday, April 7th between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Lilies may also be brought to the church on Saturday, April 8th between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. All lily donations are appreciated.

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HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED: The Northern Valley Catholic Social Services operates the Wildfire Resource and Recovery Center based at 5250 Olive Hwy, Suite J, in Lakeside Village. They are assisting the survivors of the Bear Fire in Berry Creek and Feather Falls, which are part of our parish. CLRS has assisted the center, but more is needed. This winter has been difficult for many who are living in RVs amid the snow and mud from the rains. You may have surplus items that could assist these neighbors, such as: refillable 5 gallon propane tanks, function outdoor grills, camp stoves, camping propane, small dehumidifiers for RVs, toilet paper, tarps, packaged pre-cooked meals, vegetable seeds or plant. If you can provide assistance, please take donations to the Center which is open M- F from 10 to 4 EXCEPT Wednesdays 11 to 3:30. Phone: 530-990-5587.

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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 a5 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.