Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

Mass times

Sunday

7:30 am9:00 am11:00 am

Tuesday

7:00 am

Wednesday

8:30 am

Thursday

7:00 pm Saint Stephen Church, East Grand Rapids

Friday

7:00 am

Saturday

8:00 am first Saturday only5:00 pm

Thursday Mass is offsite at Saint Stephen Church, 750 Gladstone Dr. SE, East Grand Rapids. Confirmed in supplied Nov 1 bulletin, page 7.

Times verified October 30, 2026 · source

Holidays and Holy Days may have different times, be sure to check with the parish directly.

Ministries & schedules

Worship & Devotions

• Eucharistic AdorationTuesdays, 9:00 am–5:30 pm (Main Church, during the school year; Vespers at 5 p.m.)
  2nd Friday of the month, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm (with confession and worship music, September–June)
• ConfessionSaturdays, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
  Thursdays, 4:45 pm–5:45 pm (at St. Stephen's)
  2nd Friday of the month, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm (September–June)

Worship & Devotions at other parishes in Kent County

Young Adult Ministry

• Theology Taproom Tuesday2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm (December gathering is Dec. 1)
• Saint Thomas Young Adult Gathering2nd Friday of the month, 8:00 pm (Follows 6:30–8 p.m. adoration, confession, worship music and Benediction)

Young Adult Ministry at other parishes in Kent County

Adult Ministry

• ARISE! Men’s GroupSaturdays, 6:00 am–8:00 am
• O.A.S.I.S. (Older Adults: Sharing. Inspiring. Serving.)11:00 am (Mass starts at 11 am. See parish bulletin for exact dates.)
• Regnum Christi Women’s Group

Adult Ministry at other parishes in Kent County

Parish Ministries

• 9 am Mass ChoirEvery other Tuesday, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm (Rehearsal.)
  Every other Sunday, 9:00 am (Sings at Mass.)
• Liturgy of the Word with ChildrenSundays, 9:00 am (During Mass. Volunteers serve on rotation.)
  Sundays, 11:00 am (During Mass. Volunteers serve on rotation.)
• Youth Choir (Grades 5–8)Every other Tuesday, 6:00 pm–6:55 pm (Rehearsal.)
  Every other Sunday, 9:00 am (Sings at Mass.)
• Homebound MinistrySundays, 10:00 am–12:00 pm (Visit window. Individual volunteers typically serve one Sunday per month or as arranged.)
• 11 am Mass ChoirThursdays, 7:00 pm–8:30 pm (Rehearsal.)
  Sundays, 11:00 am (Sings at Mass.)
• Sunday Hospitality MinistrySundays (After Sunday Mass. Specific Mass and start time are unpublished.)
• Weekend Snow PatrolSundays & Saturdays (Weather-dependent. Rotation depends on volunteer availability.)
• Children’s Choir (Grades 3–5)Tuesdays, 6:00 pm–6:55 pm (Rehearsal. Sings monthly at varying Masses.)
• Children’s Choir (K–2)Tuesdays, 6:00 pm–6:55 pm (Rehearsal. The choir sings five times per year at Sunday 9 am Mass or the Christmas Eve Children’s Mass. Dates are unpublished.)
• The Secular Franciscan OrderLast Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
• Knights of Columbus – Monsignor Raymond J. Sweeney Council #179702nd Wednesday of the month (Second Wednesday. Start time unpublished.)
• HandbellsThursdays, 5:40 pm–6:55 pm (Rehearsal.)
• Volunteer Church CleanersFridays (Friday afternoons on rotation. About three hours per shift.)
• ARISE! Men’s GroupSaturdays, 6:00 am–8:00 am
• Advent Angel Ministry
• Altar ServersRotating assignments. Training is offered in late winter and early spring.
• Amazon Relief
• Art and EnvironmentFlexible volunteer hours.
• Cantor
• Christian Service Ministry
• Community DinnersAnnual Thanksgiving Day dinner. Time unpublished.
  Annual winter dinner. Date and time vary.
• Emergency Financial AssistanceCall the parish office to leave a message for Direct Service.
• Extraordinary Ministers of Holy CommunionAssigned according to Mass preference. Training is offered several times a year.
• Family Meals Ministry TeamArranged as needed. Contact Carla for online signup.
• Funeral Ministry
• God’s Kitchen Partnership
• Greenhouse Window Cleaner
• Habitat for Humanity Partnership
• Hope for Haiti
• Hospital MinistryVisits are assigned by availability. The team meets annually for training and support. Call the parish office to request a visit.
• Instrumentalist
• LectorsRotating assignments based on preferred Mass times.
• Ministry Center Window CleanerWeekly or every other week by arrangement.
• Music Selection CommitteeFive or six meetings per year. Dates and times unpublished.
• New Member Welcome Ministry Team10:00 am (Approximate reception time after the 9 am Mass. Dates vary.)
• O.A.S.I.S. (Older Adults: Sharing. Inspiring. Serving.)11:00 am (Mass starts at 11 am. See parish bulletin for exact dates.)
• Parish GoferOn call.
• Pastoral Care of the Sick
• Prayer Line Ministry
• Regnum Christi Women’s Group
• Respect Life MinistryMeets twice a year. Dates and times unpublished.
• School Outdoor Habitat Leaf Removal Team
• Seasonal Choir7:00 pm–8:30 pm (Rehearsals begin six to eight weeks before special Masses.)
• Social Justice Advocacy MinistryThe published proposed session was January 2024. Current session dates are unverified.
• Spring or Fall Yard Clean-up Team
• Summer Weed Pulling
• UshersTeams cover an assigned Mass for one month every three months.
• VIRTUS Training

Parish Ministries at other parishes in Kent County