About Us - Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church

Founded in 1966, the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Smyrna, Georgia, is staffed by the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.

Parish Mission Statement

As a faith community we seek: to have the loving, reconciling presence of Jesus at the center of our lives, especially in the Eucharist where we experience an understanding of God’s grace; to build strong bonds of mutual support within our community; and to serve the cause of mercy, justice and evangelization in our world.

History of our Parish

Did you know... that our first parishioners attended Mass at a movie theater until the current Social Hall was built?

Archdiocesan Priests (1966-1977)

Rev. Richard B. Morrow – Pastor (1966-1972)
Rev. Robert Kinast (1971-1972)
Rev. Richard Lopez (1972-1972)
Rev. James Maciejewski – Pastor (1972-1974)
Re. Paul Reynolds (1972-1974)
Re. William E. Calhoun ( 1974-1975)
Rev. Joseph Cavallo ( 1975-1977)

In 1977, the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette began their work in our parish:

Rev. Robert E. Dyer, M.S. – Pastor (1977-1986)
Re. Joe Aquino, M.S. (1977-1978)
Rev. Timothy Randall, M.S. (1978-1979)
Rev. Victor W. Chaupetta, M.S. (1979-1984)
Rev. John Dolan, M.S. (1984-1984)
Rev. Gerald R. Biron, M.S. (1984-1986)
Rev. James P. McGlone, M.S. – Pastor (1986-1990)
Rev. Gerald J. Boulanger, M.S. (1986-1992)
Rev. Leo C. Holleran, M.S. (1987-1988)

Rev. Don Baribeau, M.S. – Pastor (1990-1994)
Rev. Denis Kolumbar, M.S. (1990-1993)
Bro. Bob Belliveau, M.S. (1990-1993)
Rev. Thanh Nguyen, M.S. (1991-1994)
Rev. Daniel Bradley, M.S. (1994-1997)

Rev. James Caffery, M.S. – Pastor (1995-2004)
Rev. John Welch, M.S. (1997-2004)
Rev. Eugene Barrette, M.S. (1997-2010)

In 1998, Fr. Jaime Molina, M.N.M. (Missionaries of the Nativity of Mary) was invited by Fr. Caffery to serve our Hispanic community

Rev. Jaime Molina, M.N.M. (1998-Present)
Rev. Jaren Topolewski, M.S. (2000-2002)
Rev. Brian Schloth, M.S. (2003-2005)

Rev. James H. Kuczynski, M.S. – Pastor (2004-2013)
Rev. Joy Chukkananickal, M.S. (2004-2006)
Rev. Leo Cummings, M.S. (2004-2009)
Rev. Francisco E. Negri (2007-2009)
Rev. Jose Manjaly, M.S. (2007-2011)
Rev. Pedro Chingandu, M.S. (2010-2012)
Rev. Paul Rainville, M.S. (2010-Present)
Rev. Andrews Kollannoor, M.S. (2011-2014)
Rev. Jojohn Chettiyakunnel, M.S. (2014-2018)

Rev. Brian Sheridan, M.S. – Pastor (2013-Present)
Rev. Clemente Mario, M.S. (2018-Present)

Deacons

Rev. Mr. Al Weber (2003-2010)
Rev. Mr. Joe Reynolds (2004-2008)
Rev. Mr. Michael Garrett (2006-Present)
Rev. Mr. Earl D. Jackson (2007-Present)
Rev. Mr. Mark Mitchell (2012-2015)
Rev. Mr. Richard B. Searls (2017-2018)

Nuns of the Holy Humility of Mary (1966 – 1985)

Sr. Elizabeth Heisler (1966-1972)
Sr. Damian Schiner (1967-1972)
Sr. Mary Rita Brennon (1967-1970)
Sr. Barbara Walter (1970-1972)
Sr. Mary Jane Melchoir (1972-1977)
Sr. Linda Valasik (1977-1980)
Sr. Therese Zak (1980-1984)
Sr. Diane Dougherty (1983-1984)
Sr. Mary Ann Warner (1976-1985)

Important pieces of art and other memorabilia

The bronze statue of Our Lady of La Salette

Donated by Rev. Jerry Biron, M.S., when he was at our parish, ca. 1985.

The Saint Thomas the Apostle Painting

The painting was done in India in 2005, by request of Fr. Joy Chukkananickal, M.S., who was assigned at that time to our parish.

The Stained Glass window

Located at the entrance of our church, it depicts two sets of hands: the risen Christ and a doubting Thomas, along with a banner that reads: Believe.

The ivory crosses – wall art

The large ivory display of crosses (originally located behind the main altar and moved to our Social hall after the renovation in 2015) was made by Carl Leick, an artist and former parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle.

The Processional Cross

Donated to our parish in honor of M.L. and Jack Kellner, parishioners of St. Thomas since 1972, in recognition for their many years of service and dedication to the St. Thomas community. The Kellners moved to upstate New York in 2008.

The Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross were donated by several parishioners during Rev. James McGlone’s time at St. Thomas. They were purchased from Maison Bouvrier Inc, a Canadian Religious Articles business.

The Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe was donated by the Hispanic parishioners of our church.

The Statue of the Blessed Mother (indoors)

The statue of Mary was acquired during Fr. Dyer’s time.

The Wooden Nativity

Donated by Glenda Brennan and family in memory of Glenda’s husband, Tom Brennan.

The Wooden La Salette Cross
Commissioned to Phil Reynolds, parishioner and British craftsman, in 2010. The cross is built in teak wood and it can be admired as you access our parish from King Springs Road. The installation of the cross took place on January 21, 2011.

Memorial Garden

Dedicated in September 2010, this garden was donated by parishioner Mr. Gus Scannapieco, as a place to all St. Thomas families to remember their beloved ones. Engraved bricks can be found throughout the garden and donations continue being accepted for the placement of new bricks.

English Masses

Saturdays: 4:30 p.m.

Sundays: 7:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Life Teen Mass

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Misas en Español

Lunes : 7:30 p.m.
Jueves: 7:30 p.m. Seguido por Adoración

Sábados: 6:30 p.m.

Domingos: 6:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. y 7:30 p.m..

Confessions

Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.

Horario de Confesiones

Sábados a las 2:30 p.m.

St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church is located in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia.

Founded in 1966, the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in Smyrna, Georgia,

staffed by the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette.

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Clergy

Rev. Brian R. Sheridan, M.S.
Rev. Sunny Poovathumkudy, M.S.
Rev. John Patrick Sullivan, M.S.
Rev. Mr. Michael Garrett
Rev. Mr. Earl D. Jackson