20th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Welcome Friends to Epiphany of the Lord Persistent Faith Transforms: Human Helplessness into an Encounter with Divine Compassion (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mathew 15: 21-28, 16 August 2026) This Sunday’s Gospel (Mathew 15:21-28) describes the meeting between Jesus and the Canaanite woman. Jesus is to the north of Galilee, in foreign territory. The woman was not […]
Birmingham Ethnic Festival
Please join us for this beautiful event that has been a tradition in our Birmingham community for over half a century. Once again we will have several ethnic dance groups performing in our air-conditioned Church Hall located in the basement of the church on 1880 Genesee Street.
19th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The Hand that Commands the Sea is the Same Hand that Lifts Every Sinking Heart (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mathew 14:22-33, 09 August 2026) In today’s Gospel, we are presented with the account of Jesus walking on the water of the lake (Mathew 14:22-23). After the multiplication of loaves and fish, He asks the […]
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
God’s Logic Begins Where Indifference Ends: You Give Them Something to Eat (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mathew 14: 13-21, 02 August 2026) This Sunday’s Gospel presents to us the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves (Mathew 14:13-21). The scene takes place in a deserted place, where Jesus had retired with His disciples. But […]
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Gospel Invites Us Not Merely to Seek Treasure: But to Become Citizens of the Treasure Itself (Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mathew 13:44-52, 26 July 2026) The brief similes proposed in today’s liturgy conclude the chapter of the Gospel of Matthew dedicated to the parables of the Kingdom of God (Mathew13:44-52). Among these are […]
Volunteers Needed: 51st Birmingham Ethnic Festival
Attention to all Epiphany of the Lord-Parishioners VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! For the 51st Birmingham Ethnic Festival at our St. Stephen Church-campus on Sunday, August 16th. All food prep will be at St. Thomas Baked Goods Needed:–Please bake your favorite Hungarian pastries or if you would like to bake and donate other ethnic desserts we will happily accept […]
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Where Humanity Sees Weeds: God Still Sees the Possibility of Wheat (Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mathew 13:24-43; 19 July 2026) In today’s Gospel (Mathew 13:24-43) we once again encounter Jesus who is intent on speaking to the crowd in parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. I will reflect only on the first one, that […]
15th Sunday of Ordinary Times
The Word of God Roots and Anchors the Heart: Enabling It to Withstand Life’s Storms (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mathew 13:1-23, 12 July 2026) This Sunday’s Gospel (Mathew 13:1-23) shows us Jesus preaching on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. The first story he tells is an introduction to all the parables: that […]
FLEA MARKET
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS GYMEPIPHANY OF THE LORD PARISH Wed., July 29, Thurs., July 30, Fri., July 31 — 9am-6pm Sat., Aug. 1— 9am-2pm Raymer St between Idaho and Navarre Toledo 43605 Plenty of good finds at fantastic prices!!Hope to see you here!!
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jesus Christ: the Rest for Every Restless Heart and the Hope for Every Weary Soul(Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mathew 11:25-30, 04 July 2026) In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Mathew 11:28). The Lord does not reserve this phrase for […]