Faith Team provides reflections at Wednesday night Praise Unplugged, organizes adoration, Lenten and Advent programs, and offers input on liturgical and spiritual events at St. Thomas. They'll also pray for you if you ask them!

Head of Committee - Emily Lucht



Hi everybody! My name is Emily Lucht. I am a senior from Colleyville, Texas majoring in broadcast journalism. I have been involved with St. Thomas since my freshman year. I am also a member of Greek life. I love spending time with friends, watching Netflix, and shopping. If you guys have any questions about St. Thomas or want to get involved, just come talk to me!

Advertising/PR - Lily Shandersky



Hey there!
My name is Lily Shandersky and I’m in the hog-calling class of 2019! I am majoring in biology and hoping to pursue a degree in dentistry. I hail from the good ‘ole Lone Star State and I am proud to call San Antonio home. In my leisure time I enjoy crafting, swimming, hanging out with friends, and also exploring the outdoors (preferably when it’s below 100 degrees)! I love being a parishioner at St. Thomas and I love the strong catholic community that it fosters. I am absolutely thrilled to be serving on this years’ Peer Ministry Team as well as co-leading the Women’s Bible Study! St. Thomas is such a great community to be a part of and I invite you to join us.  We can’t wait to meet you! 

Liturgical Minister Coordinator - Avery Pogreba



My name is Avery Pogreba and I'm a junior this year! I am from Madison, Mississippi. I'm majoring in Biology and minoring in Mandarin. I am involved in Army ROTC, the Chinese culture and language club, and the Peer Ministry Team here! I love to hike, swim, and sleep! St. Thomas is a great place to meet new people and lifelong friends! I also enjoy the peace at Mass and Adoration during a crazy school week. I'm so excited for this school year!


40 Days for Life/Adoration Coordinator - Sam Schwartz



Bonjour mes amies (hello my friends)! My name is Sam Schwartz, and I’m a Senior History Major here at the great UofA! I hail from the city known as New Orleans, which resides around the swamplands of Southern Louisiana. I am a cadet for the school’s Army ROTC program, as well as a player for the Club Rugby team. My hobbies include: weight-lifting, running, being an avid video game player, and constantly binging The Office and Game of Thrones! While I find these hobbies/activities worthwhile, the biggest thing that I love seeing myself do is being an active member of this church. I enjoy all the events and activities that St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish has to offer. With that being said, my favorite thing here is Praise Unplugged! It is always something that I look forward to attending when I can. If you’re new to the school and to the church, I highly recommend it. Let’s make this year one to remember!


Praise Unplugged Reflection Coordinator - Jacob Maestri



Jacob Maestri
Grade Level: Junior
Major: Math
Hometown: Fort Smith, AR
Hobbies: Mario Kart (duh), Traveling anywhere and everywhere, Basketball, Eating (duh)
Something I enjoy about St. Thomas: Praise Unplugged and all the friends I've made:)

Retreat Coordinator - Nathan Karls



Hello! My name's Nathan Karls from Allen,Texas and I'm a Junior in the Walton College of Business. I'm excited to know, love and serve God alongside all of you this year! Being able to grow in my faith and receive the Sacraments to 'escape' the busy college life is one of my favorite things about St. Thomas. I Love playing basketball and spending time with friends. Hope to get to know you!