Welcome to the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church parish website.
We are an active Christian community in the Ojai Valley and invite you to join us in our mission to live the Gospel message. Listed below are some of the more recent news and updates. Please join us at Mass this week for worship, fellowship and celebration of God’s great love.
Our Mission
In our Catholic tradition we strive to live the Gospel life in prayer, sacrament, liturgy, teaching, evangelization and stewardship. By the grace of God and guided by the Holy Spirit, may we truly live the faith we are called to profess each day.
Announcements
Celebrating the Feast of the Holy Family
December 28, 2025 - 6:00amJesus, Mary, & Joseph: Pray for us! Why does family matter? God could have entered our world any way that he wished. So why did he choose to enter as a baby into a human family? "The Christian family is a communion of the...12 Days of Christmas?
December 26, 2025 - 2:00pm12 Days of Christmas? Believe it or not, the Christmas party is just getting started! For we Catholic Christians, Christmas is not one day but a SEASON that spans 12 days between the birth of Christ and the coming of the Magi...Funeral for Betty Valmonte
December 8, 2025 - 9:22amSaint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church - Ojai, CA The funeral for Betty Volmonte will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 11:00 am in the church. There will be a reception in the Aquinas Center immediately after the...Say "Yes" to Lent
December 6, 2025 - 3:56pmPlease join us Sunday 12/7/2025 after the 9:30 mass when Deacon Phil and Mary Nelson will give a presentation on how to "Say 'Yes' to Advent" in the Aquinas Center hall. Light refreshments will be provided. Home Page ...Holyday of obligation - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
December 5, 2025 - 10:56amHello all, This coming Monday, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy day of obligation. Mass times are: 8am in English 6pm Bilingual
Spiritual Reflections
Lenten challenge day 8: Turn off the TV. Spend your extra time in prayer and being present with the ones close to you.
February 28, 2026 - 7:00amLenten challenge day 7: Give alms. If you don't know where to donate, give to your church or pick a charity based on...
February 27, 2026 - 7:01amLenten challenge day 6: Lent is a time for simplicity. Go through an area of your house and try to fill one bag with...
February 26, 2026 - 7:01amLenten challenge day 4: Drink nothing but water today. Each time you crave your usual caffeine kick, offer it up as...
February 25, 2026 - 7:01amLenten challenge day 5: Give three, thoughtful compliments today to your spouse, kids, parents, siblings, or coworkers.
February 24, 2026 - 7:01am
Upcoming Events
Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
August 28, 2026 at (All day)
St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment,... Read more
Memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist
August 29, 2026 at (All day)
This feast recalls the suffering and death of John the Baptist, who bore witness to Christ even unto death. The Church honors his sacrifice as a... Read more
Labor Day
September 7, 2026 at (All day)
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin May
September 8, 2026 at (All day)
All Souls Day
November 2, 2026 at (All day)