The Rectory Office is closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independance Day.

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Today we welcome our new pastor, Father Anthony Stanganelli. A native of Bellmore, Father Tony received his religious formation through the Sisters of Charity at Saint Barnabas School.  He entered the high school seminary, St. Pius X in Uniondale and later went on to Cathedral College in Dou...

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Our food pantry continues to see more clients each month… in May, we distributed 190 bags of pantry items and $1271 in gift cards to 60 households, with 126 individuals, which includes 5 new client households with 17 individuals.  We received donations of 90 bags of pantry items and $150...

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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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Memorial Day is the traditional start of the summer season – school will be out soon and vacations are on the horizon, but unfortunately, food insecurity doesn’t take a vacation.  As you pack for your summer getaways, please continue to remember our clients & food pantry in this...

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If your child is entering the first grade in public school, or is in an older grade and has not attended Religious Education classes, it is time to register.  In order to be prepared for the sacraments, the children must attend classes from grades 1 through 8.  If you haven’t registe...

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Nassau County Office for the Aging has developed a county-wide plan to provide services that assist older persons to remain independent and living in their own homes for as long as possible. If you, or older persons you know, are having difficulty functioning independently at home, Nassau County may...

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The Isolation to Connection program, offered through the Jewish Community Centers serving Nassau County, provides short-term support and connection to resources for senior citizens. The program can link Seniors to an array of community based services including: Home delivered meals, paratransit...

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Religious Education is looking for help in the following areas: Hall monitors; Door Monitor; Teachers. (Training and materials will be provided.  You can teach alone or with a partner.) If you are passionate about your faith and would like to pass it on, Religious Education is a ...

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Father Anthony Stanganelli has been appointed pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, effective June 29.  Father Stanganelli is currently pastor of St. Brigid's in Westbury.  Please see his bio below.  I am sure all parishioners will join me in extending a very warm welcome to hi...

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       With my 76th birthday last December, I am beyond the retirement age for priests in this diocese of 75 and even further beyond the permissible age of retirement of 72. In addition, my second six-year term as pastor should have concluded at the end of June 2020. Bishop Barre...

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The St. Thomas the Apostle Bereavement Ministry is a safe place to bare the pain of losing a loved one.  The group provides support and hope for anyone who has lost a spouse, a child, parent, or friend.  Ministry members are there to help with understanding and coping, and through the enco...

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Did you miss our Celebration of Extraordinary Parish Leaders honoring Irene Peplinski and Mary Ann Pellegrino?  Or do you want to watch it again?  Visit the following link and scroll down to view the festivities: https://www.facebook.com/groups/25076504444/

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Looking for Service Hours?  For Middle School and High School students looking for Service Projects, join the Service Corps and get emails for upcoming events found throughout the parish during the year.  It's easy to join.  All you have to do is contact Youth Minister Bridget...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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