Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

M.O.M.S—Ministry of Moms Sharing

A mothers’ support group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am in the community Center at the Oak Street Church.

For children ages 1 1/2 to 5 years.  Available during the 9:00 and 10:30 Sunday Masses and during special events at our Oak Street Church. 

If you have a death in your family and are interested in having a luncheon after the funeral, our Funeral Luncheon Team can help. A nominal fee is charged for the luncheon for family and friends of the deceased.  Volunteers plan, prepare food, serve and clean-up.   Please call the Parish Secretary at 815-455-5400, ext. 400.

St. Thomas Outreach Ministry Office is located at 469 Lake Street, Crystal Lake, Illinois.    This Office is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00 am - with voice mail monitored daily.  If you are in need of financial assistance, please call the St. Thomas Outreach Ministry Office at 815-455-1249, and leave a message.  Calls will be monitored even on the days when this Office is closed.   Bilingual volunteers are also available.

Rainbows is a 7-week support group for children 4-14 yrs of age living in single-parent families, step-families or families going thru painful transitions. For more information or to register, please call 815-455-9787.

Join is for an Informational Meeting for our Divorce Support Group on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, in the lower level of our St. Thomas Oak Street Church (451 W. Terra Cotta Avenue - Route 176 and Oak Street - in Crystal Lake.) 

Divorce and Beyond is a 10-week support group for those who have experienced divorce in their life.  It will be held on Wednesdays beginning October 7, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  If you have any questions please call Kate Platta at 815-455-9037, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

An outreach to women in special times of motherhood, including pregnancy, caring for a newborn, miscarriage and infant death.

Part of a countywide program called C.U.P. (Community Upholding Persons).  An ecumenical group of volunteers who share the word of Christ with those incarcerated in the McHenry County Jail.  Four teams rotate each week on Sunday and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 

Trained and commissioned volunteers take Holy Eurcharist to those unable to attend Mass on a weekly basis.  Please call the Parish Office at 815-455-5400.

Do you need a ride to church? Volunteers provide transportation to church.  Please call the Parish Office at 815-455-5400.