Encountering Christ Campaign

Every Pledge Matters!

In June of 2019, our parish began participation in the Diocese of Austin's Encountering Christ Campain. The diocese set our parish goal at $1.31 million dollars.  We set an enhanced goal for our parish of $2 million dollars so that we could gain necessary funding for ongoing parish projects.

Over 360 families initially pledged $1,845,054 to the Encountering Christ Campaign at our parish. Some of those pledges were later decreased or rescinded leaving our current pledge amount at $1,596,384.

All monies received up to the $1.31 million dollar goal were split with 70% going to the diocese and 30% going to the parish.  In fulfilling their pledges, our parishioners have surpassed paying the parish goal of $1.31 million dollars.  All funds received in excess of $1.31 million are now split with 70% of the funds coming directly to St. Thomas Aquinas and 30% going to the diocese.

We have been using our portion of funds from this campain for renovations, including upgrading the heating and cooling system, installing vital security updates, and improving the parish network infrastructure.  

We remain hopeful that all those who pledged will fulfill their commitment to ensure the long-term strength of our parish and the Diocese of Austin.  Diocesan-wide this campaign will raise a minimum of $85 million to fulfill the vision of the Pastoral Plan and share in supporting local parish needs, supporting our clergy, strengthening our parishes, emerging disciples and embracing discipleship. Please take a moment to review the impact Encountering Christ will have on St. Thomas Aquinas and our diocese. We ask for your continued prayers for the success of this campaign.

If you desire to help with this campaing, PLEDGE HERE. God has blessed each of our lives in such unique ways. We pray your gift will provide you with the same personal encounter with Christ it will bring to so many. May God bless you and your loved ones abundantly. 

View Details at Diocese of Austin:  encounteringchristcampaign.org