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St. Thomas Aquinas Society Beginnings
 
The St. Thomas Aquinas Society began in June of 1991 when Therese Lorentz woke up one morning with the name St. Thomas Aquinas Society in her mind and an understanding to start a prayer group. Discerning the meaning of this name, it was decided that the St. Thomas Aquinas Society would have a twofold focus of prayer and education. Having St. Thomas Aquinas for a patron saint represented a straightforward approach to our Catholic Faith. 

At that time, Therese Lorentz wrote to the Ordinary of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Bishop Richard Hanifen, to inform him of her intentions to start a prayer group. Rev. John Slattery, then Vicar General, acknowledged Therese's letter on behalf of Bishop Hanifen. 

Divine Mercy Weekends

There have been two Divine Mercy Weekends. The first Divine Mercy Weekend was held at St. Mary's High School, October 6-8, 1995, with Fr. Liam Hoare, Servant General of the Servants of the Paraclete; Fr. Richard Drabik, M.I.C., who was the executive director of the film: Divine Mercy No Escape; Carol Ameche and Harriet Hammons, both with the Divine Mercy Center in Mesa, Arizona. The second Divine Mercy Weekend was held at Corpus Christi School, April 25-27, 1997. Speakers included Kristin Taylor, a singer with a very pro-life testimony; Christopher Noble, author of an international evangelization program and expert on the dangers of the New Age Movement.

Though the scope of the Society was not fully understood in its beginnings, a decision was made that all spiritual events of the Society would be offered without a required fee so that no one would ever be excluded. All funds for these events are raised through donations and the fund raising efforts of the membership. 

It was also decided that membership would have no required fee or obligation. It is clearly recognized that St. Thomas Aquinas Society is for the variety of membership in the Mystical Body of Christ. Members of the Society are composed of those persons who wish to assist the work of the Society through the first and most important pillar of strength which is prayer; through time and talent shared; and through financial support, when possible. 

Those who have supported the Society in any of the above mentioned areas of participation are considered by the Society as Members and are remembered in the prayers of the Society. 

 
Divine Mercy Sundays
Divine Mercy Sundays have always been important to St. Thomas Aquinas Society. Divine Mercy Sunday is always the Sunday following Easter. The Society had the privilege of planning a Divine Mercy Sunday, “A Healing and A Call” with Lola Falana on April 14, 1996. This event was cancelled due to illness of Ms. Falana. Many will remember her as an entertainer and as having been on the Ed Sullivan Show. On April 20, 2000, the Society gifted the presence of David Parkes of Ireland for the already planned Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Mary's Cathedral. A concert and testimony with David Parkes followed the Mass. On April 26, 2003, the Society presented a Vigil for Divine Mercy Sunday with Marty Rotella at Corpus Christi Church. A reception followed the Mass and testimony/concert with Marty Rotella. More importantly, all night Adoration was held at the church. 

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