# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Installation of Fr. Lawrence Oparaji as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for the joyful celebration of the Installation of Fr. Lawrence Oparaji as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sunday, August 30, 2026
10:00 a.m. | Holy Mass with Bishop Donald J. Hying
Celebration to follow in the Social Hall

Join us on Sunday, August 30, at the 10:00 AM Mass for the installation of Fr. Lawrence Oparaji as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.

✝️Bishop Donald Hying will preside at the Mass and formally install Fr. Lawrence as our pastor.

All are welcome to join us afterward for a celebratory parish picnic as we congratulate Fr. Lawrence and celebrate this special occasion together!

?Picnic with Our Pastor: Stay after Mass for a picnic on the lawn with food, fellowship, and fun for the whole family! We'll have hot dogs and brats, sides, cheese and crackers, desserts and drinks outside and inside the Social Hall! Plus the Kona Ice truck will be serving up slushies in the parking lot! ?

?Please RSVP (https://stthomasaquinas16.flocknote.com/signup/267924) so we can plan for enough food and seating.

?️Help out! Can you bring a dessert to share? Sign up here:
https://stthomasaquinas16.flocknote.com/signup/267924

Thank you for helping make our picnic a success! Those who sign up to bring a dessert should please note:
?Please bring cookies or dessert bars only. No cakes, please.
?All desserts must be nut-free.
?Please drop off your baked goods by Saturday, August 29, at 5:30 PM.
Questions may be directed to Betsy Brennan, Parish Life Coordinator, at betsy@stamadison.org or 608-233-2600.

Thank you for your generosity. We look forward to celebrating with you on August 30!

?Pre-Purchase a Picnic Blanket Bundle: 
Take STA along to all your picnics and events! For just $30, you will receive:
✝️One STA logo picnic blanket
✝️Two drink koozies
Bundles may be picked up between August 27–30.
➡️Purchase online: https://ppay.co/iWbLYVD4h5w or you may also bring cash or a check to the parish office.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/installation-of-fr-lawrence-oparaji-as-pastor-of-st-thomas-aquinas-catholic-church/200030342393225
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 48

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Madison
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 602 Everglade Dr, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53717
- **lat**: 43.07454
- **long**: -89.49963
- **full address**: 602 Everglade Dr, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53717

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Installation of Fr. Lawrence Oparaji as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church being held?
  - **A:** Installation of Fr. Lawrence Oparaji as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am at 602 Everglade Dr, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53717.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Installation of Fr. Lawrence Oparaji as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church?
  - **A:** Installation of Fr. Lawrence Oparaji as Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is organized by Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church Madison.

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