On Sunday, October 24 at the 10:30 AM Mass at the Main Church, our long-time Director of Religious Education, Mary Ann Pellegrino, will be recognized for her 22 years as Director and over 35 years as a parish volunteer.  Following Mass, there will be a reception in the School Auditorium.  ...

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If you are a Confirmation candidate looking for service hours, you can serve others and earn time by collecting special food pantry items and gift cards this October, November, and December.  If you would like to learn more about the items needed and donation deadlines, find a detailed flyer by...

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Hello everyone!  Welcome back to Youth Group!  I am so very excited to have you all meet in person again!  We have some changes that need to be made but we are excited to get back into the swing of things!  The time votes are in and we will be meeting for the High School on Sunda...

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The Town of Hempstead/Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vaxmobile now offers flu shots and COVID-19 booster shots to eligible residents!   The Vaxmobile will be at the below Senior Centers.  To schedule an appointment, go to www.southnassau.org/sn/vaxmobile or call 516-377-5333. ...

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FREE Consultation with an Attorney on Thursday, October 28, 2021 AREAS: Bankruptcy, Divorce & Family Issues, Employment, Mortgage Foreclosure & Housing, Senior Citizen Issues, Landlord/Tenant, etc. Residents may request an attorney who speaks a different language. Registration is required...

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Volunteers are needed in our Baptism Ministry, which involves teams of two volunteers each, being present at our baptismal ceremonies which occur twice a month on Sundays at 1:30PM. Each team is asked to serve about 4 to 5 times a year. We limit each session to 4 children. Volunteers are needed to g...

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Thank you to all who participated in and supported the 2021 St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk held on September 25, the St. Thomas the Apostle Conference of the Society raised over $900 in donations! Today in our parish, there are families without food or clothing, or facing eviction.&...

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The devastating fire in Lakeview on September 19 displaced 30 people - 17 adults and 13 children - including a St. Thomas Human Services client and her children. Thankfully, no civilian injuries were reported, and four firefighters sustained only minor injuries. We have been in contact with our clie...

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The Mass Book for 2022 is now open.  Request your intentions for next year by coming to the Rectory Office Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

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As we prepare to celebrate Labor Day during this Year of St. Joseph, Bishop Barres has released a new pastoral letter commemorating this important day: Our Holiness and Mission in the Changing World of Work.  A Pastoral Letter Celebrating St. Joseph the Worker on Labor Day. Bishop Barres ...

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Are you interested in the Catholic faith? Do you know someone who has been coming to Mass but is not Catholic? Would you like to learn how to take the next step in following Jesus as a Catholic? If you or someone you know has never been baptized or was baptized but has not received Eucharist (Com...

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For decades, Congress has protected your money from paying for abortion. Now, some powerful government officials are trying to change that. The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected taxpayers from funding elective abortion for 45 years. Now, powerful members of Congress want to take away...

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The current discussion among the bishops about Holy Communion is not new. I worked at the Bishops' Conference from 1993 to 2006. The question of what attitude to take with regard to politicians who, either as office holders or candidates for office, took a position in support of legal abortion c...

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The Divine Mercy Ministry invites you to join on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00PM as Deacon Jacques Philippeaux leads the Holy Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy over the phone.  To participate: First dial: 1-209-399-9053 Then when prompted, enter:  425-436-6397 Then when pr...

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In accordance with new diocesan guidelines, mask wearing and social distancing are now optional at Mass.  You may choose to do whatever you think is best for your own safety and that of your neighbor.  Please respect one another's feelings, remembering that some people are still unvacc...

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Now that the protocols concerning COVID-19 have eased, we are able to resume Morning Prayer led by Deacon John every Tuesday before the 9:00 Mass.  Beginning next Tuesday, June 22, we will have Morning Prayer beginning at 8:40am in the Lower Church.  If you plan to go to the 9:00 Mass, com...

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Msgr. Maniscalco was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1971.  He celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination on Saturday, May 29, 2021.  St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners and clergy gathered with him - as did his sister, Ann - as he celebrated a special Mass to mark this oc...

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On Pentecost Sunday (May 23), nine members of our St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Familly received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Three were also received into full communion as Catholics and four shared in the Sacrament of Eucharist for the first time.  Thanks to photographer Kevin Ramsaro...

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NY Project Hope offers free, confidential, anonymous emotional support to any resident of New York State who is struggling to cope with the changes that have been brought on by COVID-19.  You will have an opportunity to talk with someone who is trained, knowledgeable and never judges. To view a...

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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Msgr. Maniscalco’s sister Peggy, who passed away this morning.  Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Aposle Church this Saturday, April 17 at 9:45am.  Watch the Mass live online or view a recording after the Mass...

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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. Msgr. John A. Alesandro who died on Sunday at St. Pius Residence.  A wake will be held in the Main Church on Friday, January 1, 2:00-5:00pm.  The Mass of Transferral will be celebrated in the Main Church at 7:30pm that evening.  The Fu...

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CLICK HERE to visit the St. Thomas the Apostle Spiritwear Store, where you can order hats, sweats, tees, and more!  Orders are delivered the last day of each month.  If you don't have a child in St. Thomas School, enter your own name as the "Student Name" and type the word...

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Beginning Friday, December 4 there will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 9:00AM Mass until Noon each Friday.

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With the current health crisis affecting so many of our parishioners we thank all those who are keeping up their support. For all those who are not able to do so, our prayers are with you that you will be restored to fiscal health as our nation recovers its physical health.   Faith Direct...

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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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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 STAeNews@outlook.com with your last name and ...

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Our Annual Dinner Dance was a great success and a fun time was had by all!  CLICK HERE for some photos from the evening.

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Our St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Family is dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We strive to be a people who actively live our faith throughout our daily lives. Now it’s easier than ever to connect to our mission! St. Thomas the Apostle Parish has signed up for a brand new technology pl...

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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish offers a variety of ways in which you can request prayers for your loved ones, living or deceased, or to memorialize someone who has passed away.  This includes a variety of Mass cards, Purgatorial Society memberships, bell ringing dedications and a Memorial G...

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Enjoy free online access to a huge library of Catholic videos, audios, and written materials!  Visit www.stthomasapostle.formed.org and follow the prompts to create an account.  Once you are registered, you can sign in any time to access everything Formed has to offer. 

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St. Thomas the Apostle is now participating in Amazon.com's charitable contribution program:  Amazon Smile. Through this program Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to St. Thomas if you designate our parish as your charity of choice.  AmazonSmile is ...

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We have a lot of exciting things to share, so please browse through the many pages of our new website. Some points of interest for first time users are as follows: Parish Directory Sunday Bulletins Parish News and Announcements "How to…” sections...

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