St. Thomas Council of Catholic Women meet on the second Monday of each month from September through May in the parish social hall. The meetings start at 6:30pm. All women of the parish 18 years of age and over are invited to attend our meetings to learn more about the work of the Council of Catholic Women and to join. Dues are $15 per year. Invitations to join along with brochures on the mission of the Council of Catholic Women can be found in the parish office.
St. Cloud Cares
St. Cloud Cares Collects the Following Items for CarePacks St. Thomas Aquinas Collection Points – Bins in Church and in Parish Office
Macaroni & Cheese (5-7 oz. box)
Instant oatmeal packets
Grape jelly (18, 20, 30 oz. NO GLASS)
Granola or fruit bars
Pudding cups
Vienna sausage (5 oz. cans)
Peanut butter crackers
Applesauce cups
Spaghetti sauce (8-12 oz. NO GLASS)
Small, bagged pasta (shells, elbows, spaghetti)
Soup: chicken noodle or tomato only (9-12 oz. cans)
Spaghettt rings/ravioli (15 oz. cans)
Flavored rice (6-8 oz. boxes)
Ramen noodles (no noodle cups)
Canned chicken or tuna (approx. 5 oz.)
Peanut butter (16-20 oz. jars, NO GLASS)
Please provide items in unopened packages with expiration dates no earlier than 8 months from purchase date to help us maintain the health and safety of the children we serve.
St. Cloud Cares is a joint effort of the congregations of Cornerstone Family, Canoe Creek Christian, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic, Soul City, Grace Lutheran and St. Luke and St. Peter Episcopal Churches to address the growing problem of hunger in our community, particularly that of Families in Transition (FIT) in the elementary school in and around St. Cloud.
FIT Families are determined and classified by the Osceola County School system as having no permanent home and live in motels, campgrounds, vehicles or with other families. School personnel also determine other children in need who would benefit from the program.
Since August 2012 we have been providing weekly CarePacks to students through the contributions of our church members in the form of food items and financial support. Each CarePack weights from 5-6 pounds and contains 10 food items. The food items are inexpensive and available inmost local supermarkets. Most importantly – children will eat them.
St. Cloud Cares is a 501 C-3 organization and is operated solely by volunteers from our great community. Please call 407-908-5607 for more information about St. Cloud Cares.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Open meetings every 1st and 3rd Monday
6:00 PM in the Social Hall
Thank you for your contributions! They are most welcome and are helping those in need in our community.
HELP LINE: 321-248-9010
Thrift Store Donation Truck
The St. Vincent de Paul Society Thrift Store Donation Truck is here at STA the first weekend of every month. It’s open before and after all Masses to accept your donation. Types of items that the SVDP Thrift Store accepts and can’t accept. When the truck visits our Parking Lot the first weekend of each month, they can only accept the items that can fit in your car. For large items, call to schedule a home pick up. Thank you for helping us help others!
Types of items the SVDP Thrift Store accepts and cannot accept
Yes!
Bicycles. (Very good condition only)
Board games, games, and puzzles. (New only!)
Clothing, shoes, accessories. (All sizes, all seasons)
Household dishes, glassware, cookware, and utensils.
Jewelry, gold, silver, vintage, and costume.
Linens, blankets, bed sheets, curtains, throw pillows, bath towels and rugs.
Media, video, DVDs, records, CDs.
Musical instruments, small pianos.
Outdoor equipment or garden equipment.
Picture frames and framed art.
Small appliances, blenders, coffee makers, microwaves, and toasters.
Travel toiletries, shampoo, conditioners, lotions, tooth paste. (NEW only!)
Appliances, dryers, stoves and washing machines.
Furniture, book shelves, chest of drawers, coffee tables, couches, dining tables, dressers, TV stands, etc.
No!
Large carpet rolls.
Large area rugs.
Baby items, car seats, cribs, playpens, and strollers.
Baby bottles. (Unless new & unopened)
Clothing with stains, tears, fraying or mildew.
Headboards unless part of a complete bed.
TVs older than 5 years.
Exercise equipment, stationary bikes, treadmills or weight benches.
Elliptical or free weights.
Home improvement items such as doors, cabinetry and toilets.
Wired-in lighting fixtures or ceiling fans.
Paint or tile.
Bed pillows.
Cassettes, computer games or home recordings.
Large pianos or organs.
Gas-powered equipment or gas cans.
family pictures or portraits.
Non-working or incomplete small appliances.
Used hygiene items. (Only new & unopened)
Non-working appliances or dish washers.
China cabinets, hutches, entertainment centers, large desks, or armoires.
STA Gift Shop
Special Request Items
Use this form ONLY if our gift shop does not have a specific item available. Requests for items in stock or on regular order will not received replies.
You will receive an email with a picture of an item matching your description with a quote on cost. All special request items MUST be paid in full prior to ordering.
If we cannot accommodate your request, the office will notify you as soon as possible.
