St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
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About St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in Rio Rancho. Like most Catholic parishes, it typically offers weekend Mass, weekday Mass, the sacrament of confession, and faith-formation programs for all ages. Service times and program schedules vary — please confirm directly with the parish.
What to expect here
Worship style
Liturgical, sacramental worship with the Mass
Quick facts
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VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Catholic churches · not specific to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
A structured liturgical service (Mass) with Scripture readings, homily, and the Eucharist. Multiple Mass times are typically offered throughout the week and on weekends.
Catholic parishes offer a rich tradition of faith rooted in 2,000 years of Christian history. All are welcome to attend Mass, though full participation in sacraments is reserved for Catholics.
Weekly rhythm
Mass Times
5 mass times across 3 days
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
7:00 AM11:00 AM1:00 PM6:00 PM
Sunday Mass
9:00 AM
Sunday Mass (Solemn)
Mon
Monday
9:00 AM6:00 PM
Weekday Mass
Sat
Saturday
9:00 AM
Saturday Mass
5:00 PM
Saturday Vigil Mass
Latest message
Watch a message
Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Sr. Roseann Fernandez, M.P.F. | Funeral Mass 2026
Published April 22, 2026 · Last upload 5 months ago
More from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish on YouTube · checked September 15, 2026
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Groups & Ministries
6 groups across 5 categories
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupSaint Thomas Aquinas School
Weekly · ask the church for times
Catholic school associated with the parish.
High School Youth Ministry
Weekly · ask the church for times
Youth ministry for high school students.
Young Adults
1 groupYoung Adults
Weekly · ask the church for times
Young adults ministry.
Adult Small Groups
Weekly · ask the church for times
Small group ministry for adults.
Alpha Course
Weekly · ask the church for times
Alpha course for exploring Christianity.
Prayer
1 groupPerpetual Adoration Chapel
Weekly · ask the church for times
24-hour perpetual adoration chapel open to all.
Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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