A Methodist Church. A Baptist Church. These all have been used by St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Smyrna to hold Masses and other parish activities since the parish was formed last summer. Construction is now under way on property acquired last fall by St. Thomas Church on King Springs Road Drive between Reed Drive and Cooper Lake Road, on the southwest side of Smyrna. This will include Masses during weekdays, Holy days, and Sundays, the weekday School of Religion CCD, adult instruction classes, social events, scouting programs, and athletic activities.
Later plans call for building a church, a rectory, and a convent.
The parish center is a split level of Dutch Colonial architecture. It will have a weathered granite exterior. Carter Construction Co. Grading work was done by Reed Contracting Company. Landscaping and grass planting was done by men of the parish. The lower level of the new parish center, which includes a full-size basketball court, will be used as a temporary church and for holding various social activities.