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Holy Week Liturgies from St. Agnes Cathedral

Posted on March 30, 2020 in: General News

Visit Catholic Faith Network (click here) to watch Bishop Barres celebrate the liturgies of Holy Week live from St. Agnes Cathedral:   Wednesday, April 8 Chrism Mass at 11:00AM   Holy Thursday, April 9 Morning Prayer at 9:00AM Mass of the Lord's Supper at 8:00PM ...

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Message from Msgr. Maniscalco - March 28, 2020

Posted on March 28, 2020 in: General News

Bishop Barres has transferred Msgr. Alesandro to the St. Pius X Enhanced Living Facility for Senior Priests in Amityville as of Friday, March 27. Soon after the diagnosis of the condition which has caused his upper body weakness, Msgr. Alesandro shared the news with the Bishop who has regularly kept...

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A Message from Msgr. Maniscalco

Posted on March 22, 2020 in: General News

We regret not being able to serve you here at St. Thomas as we have in the past. Because of the difficulty of keeping such large areas as our church, lower church and chapel continually sanitized, they are currently closed. The diocese has notified pastors that no further liturgies are permitted unt...

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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Posted on March 22, 2020 in: General News

Click title (above) to view Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Thomas the Apostle.

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Special Indulgences from the Vatican

Posted on March 21, 2020 in: General News

The Vatican has announced special indulgences for those infected with COVID-19, for those in quarantine, for medical personnel, and for all who are praying for them.  Click here for full details.

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New Information from the Diocese of Rockville Centre (March 21, 2020)

Posted on March 21, 2020 in: General News

As of Sunday, March 22 at 8:00PM, no further liturgies will be permitted until further notice. This includes funerals, weddings, baptisms, and any other cause for gathering people together in the Church, other than private prayer. Emergency sacraments are permitted, as always, but while exercising t...

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Support St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

Posted on March 20, 2020 in: General News

Support St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Your priests and deacons here at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish regret that the current health crisis has interrupted our celebrating Mass together. We miss being with you and join in your prayers for your health and well-being and for the crisis to pass as soon as possible. In this time of uncertain...

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Diocesan Pastoral Directives and Guidance During this Crisis (March 20, 2020)

Posted on March 20, 2020 in: General News

(Click here for additional instructions received on March 21, 2020) Diocesan Episcopal Vicars offer this advice to pastors: Each of us as Vicars has received inquiries about ideas/adaptations. Permit us to offer some observations. The purpose of the extraordinary decision to cancel all publ...

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How to Baptize in an Emergency

Posted on March 18, 2020 in: General News

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us, “In case of necessity, any person, even someone not baptized, can baptize, if he has the required intention.  The intention required is to will to do what the Church does when she baptizes" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1256). ...

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Liturgical Guidelines Until Further Notice (updated March 18, 2020)

Posted on March 18, 2020 in: General News

Liturgical Guidelines Until Further Notice (updated March 18, 2020)
As of March 15, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control announced that it is recommended that all events involving 50 people or more be suspended or postponed.  In an effort to promote the health and safety of everyone (clergy included), the Diocese of Rockville Centre announces the following mea...

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A Message from Msgr. Maniscalco

Posted on March 17, 2020 in: General News

I remember, when I was a child in elementary school, how terrifying polio was. According to Wikipedia, the U.S. experienced severe outbreaks of 58,000 cases in 1952 and 35,000 cases in 1953, just as I entered first grade. Deaths in those years numbered 3,200 and 1,400. I don’t need Wikipe...

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An Act of Spiritual Communion

Posted on March 17, 2020 in: General News

An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit ...

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Sign Up for Updates by Email

Posted on March 17, 2020 in: General News

Sign Up for Updates by Email
Would you like to receive parish news via email?  Then sign up for St. Thomas eNews!  In addition to regular monthly messages, you will get urgent parish updates as they become available.  CLICK HERE and sign up today - or send an email to [email protected] with your last name and ...

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No Parish Liturgies/Events through April 14

Posted on March 16, 2020 in: General News

As of March 15, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control announced that it is recommended that all events involving 50 people or more be suspended or postponed.  In an effort to promote the health and safety of everyone (clergy included), the Diocese of Rockville Centre announces the following mea...

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Rectory Office Closed Today

Posted on March 16, 2020 in: General News

Rectory Office Closed Today
The Rectory Office is closed today, Monday, March 16.  It will re-open tomorrow, March 17 at 9:00 AM.

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Event Cancellations

Posted on March 16, 2020 in: General News

Event Cancellations
The following parish events will not take place as previously scheduled: What Catholics Believe refresher course - canceled for Monday, March 16 Tuesday Morning Prayer - canceled until further notice Religious Education classes - canceled for March 17-18 Next Steps Forward me...

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Weekday 9:00 AM Masses DO NOT Return to Chapel

Posted on March 15, 2020 in: General News

Weekday 9:00 AM Masses DO NOT Return to Chapel
Until further notice, all weekday Masses will be celebrated in the Lower Church (except 9:00 Mass on Friday, March 20 will be upstairs in the Main Church). 

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Mass Attendance During Virus Season

Posted on March 13, 2020 in: General News

During these challenging times, we encourage everyone to turn to our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother in prayer, especially for those who are sick or vulnerable, and for those who care for them. As individuals and as a community, it is important that we act prudently, but without panic. Ther...

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Blood Drive on Sunday, March 8th

Posted on March 02, 2020 in: General News

Blood Drive on Sunday, March 8th
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Blood Drive at St. Thomas on Sunday, March 8th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Msgr. Smith Auditorium. Giving blood saves lives -- please consider donating, you could save someone's life.

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Pray, Pizza & Play!

Posted on March 02, 2020 in: General News

Pray, Pizza & Play!
St. Thomas the Apostle Youth Group & Divine Mercy Ministry invite you to attend First Friday Holy Hour & Dodgeball on March 6th, 6:00-9:00 PM.  Come adore our Lord with meditations from the Diary of St. Faustina and live music provided by the New Life Youth Ensemble!  Everyone w...

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