Catholic Young Adults at St. Tom's
Catholic Young Adults is a ministry based in the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Our group welcomes graduate students, young professionals, and families in their 20s and 30s living in the Greater Lafayette community. Our ministry provides young adults with opportunities for spiritual formation and Christian fellowship. Our goal is to be saints and follow the “upward call” in Christ Jesus.
WEEKLY UPDATES
(February 11-16)
In addition to our weekly Flocknote, consider joining the CYA Whatsapp & CYA GroupMe channels to receive more informal updates each week. All are welcome!
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Consider joining any of the following events:
TUESDAY (2/11) [Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day]
Daily Mass, 11:30 am & 5:30 pm, St. Tom's Church
CYA Ignite Bible Study, 6:00 pm, St. Tom's-Upstairs (room 22)
Join us weekly for small group Bible study to dive into the upcoming Sunday readings.
Evil, Suffering, & the Goodness of God, 7:00 pm, St. Tom's-Room 3
All are welcome to a three-part series on "Evil, Suffering, and the Goodness of God," sponsored by the Men of St. Tom's (MoST) and the Office of Adult Formation. Sessions meet on Tuesdays, Feb. 11, 18, and 25, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 3. For more information on this parish study series, contact James McLean, director of evangelization and adult formation, at james@boilercatholics.org.
WEDNESDAY (2/12)
Daily Mass, 11:30 am, St. Tom's Church
St. Tom's Women & Discernment, 5:00-7:30 pm, St. Tom's-Upstairs (room 21)
Ladies, wondering what to do with your one, precious life? Learn how to make prayerful decisions through discernment by participating in Women & Discernment, every other Wednesday night with supper provided. Please communicate dietary restrictions and interest to Joy Bosma (bosmaj@purdue.edu) by Tuesday, February 11. This group is open to young adult women who wish to learn more about prayerful decision making.
CYA Women's Group Bible Study, 7:30 pm, see GroupMe for location details
Join the Women's group for a night of fellowship and biblical conversation. For more information, join the Women's GroupMe link to receive informal updates and events.
Evening Mass, 9:00 pm, St. Tom's
THURSDAY (2/13)
Daily Mass, 11:30 am & 5:30 pm, St. Tom's Church
Daily Mass, 11:30 am & 5:30 pm (Spanish), St. Tom's Church
St. Tom's Beer, Wine, & Cheese Party, 7:00-9:00 pm, St. Tom's-Newman Hall
Hosted by the Men of St. Tom's (MoST) and Haiti Ministries, enjoy an evening of good libations, food, and fellowship. The suggested donation is $20 for adults and $10 for students, with a special Valentine's Day gift for the ladies. Payment and ID checks are at the door.
SATURDAY (2/15)
Daily Mass, 11:30 am, St. Tom's Church
Called & Gifted Events, February 15 & 22, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, St. Tom's
What are your God-given gifts? To learn your charisms,* join Called & Gifted, offered by the Diocese of Lafayette at three parishes this spring, including St. Tom’s. The cost is $70 (includes print and online materials plus follow-up opportunities. This program is partially funded by a generous gift from Lilly Endowment, Inc., under the Phase III National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. To register or for more information, visit https://dol-in.org/spiritual-gifts
Vigil Mass, 5:30 pm, St. Tom's Church
SUNDAY (2/16)
9 am, 11:15 am, 7 pm, 9 pm Mass, St. Tom's Church
See the CYA GroupMe & CYAWhatsapp for other organically formed events.
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Visit the West Lafayette/Lafayette Catholic Schedule document to find a combined schedule of mass, adoration, and confession times across our local area. Please edit, update, or add entries as needed.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Evil, Suffering, and the Goodness of God Series, February 18, 25, @ 7-8:30 pm, St. Tom's-Room 3
A three-week study aimed at answering the following question: Why does God allow evil and suffering? If this question is a stumbling block to friends and family members believing in God come and learn some of the excellent arguments the church has constructed. For questions, please contact James McLean, Director of Evangelization & Adult Formation at james@boilercatholics.org
A three-week study aimed at answering the following question: Why does God allow evil and suffering? If this question is a stumbling block to friends and family members believing in God come and learn some of the excellent arguments the church has constructed. For questions, please contact James McLean, Director of Evangelization & Adult Formation at james@boilercatholics.org
St. Tom's Boiler Catholic Silent Retreat, February 21st-22nd, Ross Camp building
Set aside time to listen to the voice of God and hear what is in your heart. Purdue students are invited to join a Quiet Retreat on Friday, Feb. 21, starting at 5:30 p.m. and ending on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7:00 p.m. The retreat takes place at Ross Camp, A-Frame Building in West Lafayette. Meals and rides are provided. The cost is $25 per person. Register today! For questions, email graceanne@boilercatholics.org.
LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY?
If you're new to the area or have been here for years, we welcome you to STA! See below for the following CYA groups for graduate students and young professionals.
CYA Men's Group
Since March of 2022, the Men of the Greater Lafayette area have been in discussion with this thread. Any man interested in pursuing a life of Faith, Fraternity, and Virtue is welcome to join. If you're interested, please join the Men's GroupMe link.
CYA Women's Group
Are you a female craving friendship, accountability, and a place of worship with other local ladies? We meet every two weeks, alternating between a women's bible study night and social event of some kind. If you're interested, please join the Women's GroupMe link here to receive informal updates and events.
Have a group idea or initiative in mind? Message the CYA GroupMe or Whatsapp channels.
Do you have any prayers, events, or ideas that you'd like to bring to the CYA group? If so, share them in the CYA GroupMe or attend upcoming leadership meetings. Peace! 💛