About St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church · Saint Cloud, Florida
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Saint Cloud, Florida, is a vibrant parish dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission by focusing on Liturgy and Worship, Evangelization and Outreach, and Stewardship. The parish offers a welcoming community for all ages, with ministries including youth groups, grief support, and new evangelization workshops. It serves the local Catholic population through regular Masses, sacramental preparation, and spiritual direction, and is closely connected with STA Catholic School. The parish is led by a team of priests, deacons, and staff committed to faith formation and pastoral care.
- Patron
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- Rector
- Fr. Derek Saldanha
- Diocese
- Diocese of Orlando
Why belong here
Join a parish that actively engages in evangelization, offers youth and adult faith formation, and provides pastoral care through ministries like grief support and spiritual direction. You’ll find a welcoming community committed to liturgy, outreach, and stewardship, with opportunities to serve and grow in your Catholic faith.
Mass times at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 7:00 pm (2nd/4th Wednesdays)
Adoration times
- 9:30 am (Tuesday / Thursday)
Our Mission
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church seeks to carry forward the Great Commission to make disciples, given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20. We will do so by focusing on Liturgy and Worship, Evangelization and Outreach and Stewardship.
Sacraments
The parish offers full sacramental preparation including Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage Preparation
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Ministries
The parish offers a variety of ministries including youth groups, grief support, new evangelization workshops, and opportunities to serve as an usher.
- Youth Ministry
- Grief & Trauma Support
- New Evangelization
- Usher Ministry
- Faith Formation
- Marriage Preparation
- Spiritual Direction
Clergy & Staff
The parish is led by a team of priests, deacons, and staff including Fr. Derek Saldanha (Pastor), Fr. Michael Batista, Fr. Lenin Johnson, and several deacons. Staff includes administrative assistants, a music director, maintenance technician, and a catechetical director.
- Fr. Derek Saldanha
- Fr. Michael Batista
- Fr. Lenin Johnson
- Deacon Ernesto Nunez
- Deacon Hilario de Leon
- Deacon John Del Giudice
- Deacon Luis Garcia
- Artemis Otaiza (Music Director)
- Carlos Gonzales (Maintenance Technician)
- David Robinson (Facilities Supervisor)
- Deacon John Rivas (Business Manager)
- Delilah Garcia (Administrative Assistant)
- Ingrid Lopez (Administrative Assistant for Faith Formation)
- Jorge Montes (Parish Catechetical Director)
- Mary Klemm (Administrative Assistant)
- Megan Holmberg (Pastoral Assistant)
- Rosie Alvarado (Administrative Assistant / Operations)
- Sonia Reyes (Custodial Services)