Human Services

St. Thomas Human Services offers Bereavement Support Groups in 8 week sessions for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one and would like assistance and support with the grieving process. 

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This ministry to our families in need provides a child, up to age 12, with their very own “themed” birthday box filled with a present, cake/cupcakes, balloon & party goods, in a theme provided by the child.

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Members of this ministry bring Communion to the homebound on a regular basis. They use an assigned prayer book for Communion distribution.

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Human Service’s Pantry is offered to eligible clients once a month, unless otherwise indicated by need.

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The Helping Hands Ministry prepares meals for families of the parish who have recently faced a loss or are going through an illness, treatment or surgery. If you love to cook, this ministry is perfect for you.

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These dedicated parishioners offer their time on a regular basis to meet the needs of those served by St. Thomas Human Services. Responsibilities include working in the food pantry, compiling funeral booklets, managing phone calls, assisting with mailings and interacting with Human Services' clients.

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This group meets in the Parish Center on Wednesday mornings to make prayer shawls for the Bereavement Ministry to be given out to those in the parish who have lost a loved one, or to those dealing with an illness or surgery.

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This ministry brings comfort to the families of the recently deceased by assisting in planning the funeral liturgy, answering questions, offering guidance, being present at the funeral as readers and greeters and providing a cake, post funeral, for additional consolation.

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This ministry invites those who are 50+ and single, widowed, separated or divorced to gather monthly in the Parish Center to socialize and mingle.

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The Society of St Vincent DePaul has been helping Long Islanders since 1948. Volunteers, known as Vincentians, visit people asking for help in their homes to assess the individual or family’s needs; then provide whatever assistance is necessary and available to help meet the needs.  The home visit is what makes the Society unique on Long Island and throughout the country.

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