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Entries for November 2022

New Location for Sacrament of Reconciliation
Beginning Saturday, December 3, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated in the confessionals in the Main Church at 4:00pm until the beginning of the 5:00pm Mass.

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Blood Drive on Sunday, December 4

Posted on November 26, 2022 in: General News

Blood Drive on Sunday, December 4
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Blood Drive at St. Thomas on Sunday, December 4 from 8:30AM to 2:30PM in the Msgr. Smith Auditorium.  Your one donation can save up to 3 peoples’ lives, so please give “THE GIFT OF LIFE.”

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Baby Jesus Blessing

Posted on November 25, 2022 in: General News

Baby Jesus Blessing
Bring the Baby Jesus from your Nativity set or another symbol of the Baby Jesus from your home for a special blessing this Advent.  Come to any Mass the weekend of December 10-11 to take part in this blessing.  Masses that weekend will be celebrated:   At the Church (24 Westminste...

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Family Mass

Posted on November 25, 2022 in: General News

Family Mass
If you have a child in Grade 5 or younger, your family is specially invited on Sunday, December 11 to our next Family Mass.  Come to the Lower Church at 10:30am to celebrate the Eucharist with other young families.  Stay afterward to enjoy refreshments and social time in the Parish Center....

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Rectory Office Closed

Posted on November 24, 2022 in: General News

Rectory Office Closed
The Rectory Office is closed for Thanksgiving on November 24-25.  It will re-open Monday, November 28 at 9:00am.

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Blessing of Thanksgiving Food

Posted on November 21, 2022 in: General News

Blessing of Thanksgiving Food
The parish family of Saint Thomas the Apostle invites you to join us for our Thanksgiving Day Liturgy on Thursday, November 24 at the 9:00AM Mass in the Main Church.  A Blessing of Food will take place during the Mass.  Please bring any items for your Thanksgiving meal that you would like ...

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Christmas Wreath Sale

Posted on November 21, 2022 in: General News

Christmas Wreath Sale
The Knights of Columbus will continue their tradition of selling Christmas wreaths, newly designed "Keep Christ in Christmas" signs, and magnets outside the Church and Chapel after all Sunday Masses on November 27, while supplies last.  The Christmas wreaths will be selling for $20.&n...

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Becoming Catholic

Posted on November 20, 2022 in: General News

Becoming Catholic
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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Share Your Blessings This Advent

Posted on November 19, 2022 in: General News

Share Your Blessings This Advent
You can help those in need in our community this coming Advent by taking an Angel from the Giving Tree, participating in Share-a-Gift, Sponsoring a Family or Adopting a Shelter Client.  The Angels have gift cards, generic gifts, and clothing to purchase, or you can make a Share-a-Gift donati...

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Shop on Amazon and Help St. Thomas

Posted on November 19, 2022 in: General News

Shop on Amazon and Help St. Thomas
Shop for everyone on your gift list this Christmas at smile.amazon.com/ch/11-1642733 and Amazon donates to St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church.

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Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquets

Posted on November 17, 2022 in: General News

Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquets
Think about decorating your Thanksgiving table with a Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet.  Our St. Thomas the Apostle Pantry receives a $1 donation for every bouquet purchased at the West Hempstead Stop & Shop during the month of November!  Look for the $10.99 bouquet wrapped in the sleeve ma...

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Divine Mercy Holy Hour

Posted on November 16, 2022 in: General News

Divine Mercy Holy Hour
The St. Thomas the Apostle Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Prayer Service for November takes place on Friday, November 18 in the Lower Church.  Confessions will be heard from 7:00-7:30pm and followed by Diary Readings & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Mercy Chapl...

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Thanksgiving Pot Luck Supper & Raffle
Don’t miss our Pot Luck Supper and Thanksgiving Raffle this Saturday, November 19 in the School Auditorium after the 5:00pm Mass.  Bring your own special hot dish or one from your favorite restaurant and get a free raffle ticket.  Admission is $10 a person and $20 a family and includ...

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Evening of Prayer & Scripture - Thursday, November 17
Have you ever wondered how the readings from Mass apply to your own life?  Are you looking for more support and encouragement in your prayers?  Would you like to spend an evening with others who are interested in these things, too? Then join the next Prayer in the Spirit: Evenings of Sc...

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Thanksgiving Food Drive - Update

Posted on November 14, 2022 in: General News

Thanksgiving Food Drive - Update
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to the Human Services Thanksgiving Food Drive!   We are still in need of Stop & Shop gift cards, canned fruit and applesauce, cookies and crackers and juice.  Donations can be brought to Human Services or the Rectory, and pantry donati...

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 10, 2022 in: General News

Veterans Day
The Rectory Office will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

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Blessing of Veterans

Posted on November 09, 2022 in: General News

Blessing of Veterans
In celebration of Veterans Day Weekend, there will be a special Blessing of Veterans at all Sunday Masses.  Veterans are especially invited to attend any of our regularly scheduled Masses on November 12-13: At the Church (24 Westminster Rd.): Saturday at 5:00PM Sunday at 9:00AM, 10:3...

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Job Opening: Full-Time Spanish Teacher
The Department of Education for the Diocese of Rockville Centre is seeking qualified candidates for teacher position openings for the 2022-2023 school year: Full-Time Spanish Teacher QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Bachelor’s Degree or higher. 2. A practicing Roman Catholic with a commitmen...

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