Born in El Salvador, Father Walter Colocho-Baños has been with our parish since 2021. Since then, we have made massive improvements to our parish, including new flooring, pews and general improvements around the parish.
Mass Times
Sunday Mass
- Saturday Vigil: 6:00 PM (Spanish)
- Sunday: 8:00 AM (Spanish)
- Sunday: 10:00 AM (Bilingual)
- Sunday: 12:00 PM (Spanish)
Daily Mass & Confessions
- Daily Mass: Tuesday - Friday: 6:00 PM
- Confessions: Tuesday 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Devotions
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Thursday 3:00 PM
- Holy Hour: Thursday 6:30 PM
- Adoration: First Saturday of the Month 7:00PM - 7:45 PM
- Sacred Heart of Jesus: First Friday of the Month 6:00 PM
Baptisms
- Classes: First Friday of the Month 6:00 PM
- Baptisms: 3rd and 4th Saturday Monthly 10:00 AM
Quinceañeras, Birthdays, Marriages, Anniversaries
- Notice: Notice must be given at least 6 months in advance with the parish office. You can find our contact information here.
** Mass and Confession times are subject to change, please check the weekly bulletin for any
updates.**
Daily Readings
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Bulletins
We have a weekly bulletin with all the information going on in the church. Please feel free to download them below.
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Donate
Donations are always accepted and welcome. Please contact the parish office if you would like to leave a donation outside of mass.
Staff
Opened on November 12, 1939, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church has been a pillar of the community for over 80 years. We are a Roman Catholic Christian Community in communion with The Holy See and our Bishop, Joseph V. Brennan of the Diocese of Fresno. Learn more about the history of our parish here. Visit us today!
Our Priest
Our Deacons
An Arvin/Lamont native, Deacon Roy has been a pillar of the community for many years now. Alongside his wife Imelda, Deacon Roy has taught confirmation classes and serves at our sister parish, St. Augustine in Lamont.
Deacon Clyde was ordained in the Diocese of Orange in 1999. Called to be a prison chaplain he and his wife, Anita, moved to Tehachapi in 2003. Now in retirement, it is their privilege to serve at St. Thomas. Deacon Clyde is also assigned to St. Malachy in Tehachapi, as well as occasionally serving at St. Augustine in Lamont, and Holy Rosary in Hilmar.
Message from the Deacon
Our Ministries
| Ministry Group | Specific Ministry | Contact Person | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liturgical Ministries | Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers | Guerman Ibarra | (661) 557-7755 |
| Spanish Lectors | Aurora López | (661) 376-1750 | |
| English Lectors | Rosa Ibarra | (661) 212-9586 | |
| Alter Servers | Aideé Lemus | (661) 378-1687 | |
| Ushers | Moisés Esquivias | (661) 343-0589 | |
| Choirs | Agnus Dei Choir | Juan Valladares | (661) 346-2953 |
| Genesis Choir | Ruby Carmona | (661) 903-2391 | |
| Saint Thomas Choir | Carmen Frías | (661) 247-9084 | |
| Prayer Groups | Grupo de Oración | Eloisa Garcia | (661) 557-2188 |
| Nocturnal Adoration | Teresa Meza | (661) 903-0700 | |
| Education Programs | Religious Education | Mario and Alma Pérez | (661) 421-1111 |
| OCIA Education Program | Nancy Morales | (661) 364-3819 | |
| Youth Group | (N/A) | Gilbert Rivera | (661) 302-8928 |
Contact
Our office hours are 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Monday through Friday
Address
350 E Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, CA 93203