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Entries for February 2017

Palms to Ashes....Rite of Burning Palms, Saturday at 4:30
On Saturday, February 25th at 4:30pm, Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish will prepare for the beginning of Lent with rites that will produce the ashes that will be put on the foreheads of the faithful on Ash Wednesday, March 1st. The ashes are produced by burning the palms which were blessed du...

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Blood Drive on March 12th

Posted on February 23, 2017 in: General News

Blood Drive on March 12th

You can change the lives of up to five people with a blood donation at our Blood Drive on Sunday, March 12th.  The drive, being sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Long Island Blood Services, takes place from 8:15am until 12:45pm.

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"Rite of Sending" at Noon Mass on March 5th
The catechumens and baptized candidates of our parish participated in a special day of prayer and discernment on February 12. With God’s help, some have discerned that they are ready to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation at this year’s Easter Vigil.  You are invited to...

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It's Time to Plan A Party!

Posted on February 21, 2017 in: General News

It's Time to Plan A Party!
The date is set -- on Saturday, November 18th we will once again join together to celebrate as a parish family at our annual DINNER DANCE -- now all we need are parishioners to work together to plan the evening!  We invite anyone who might be interested in helping out with this annual event to ...

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20th Annual Community Food Drive

Posted on February 18, 2017 in: General News

20th Annual Community Food Drive
The West Hempstead Franklin Square Association of Girl Scouts' Twentieth Annual Community Food Drive will take place February 27th – March 12th.  Collection bins will be found in the Church and Chapel during this time period.  The food collected will be donated to St. Thomas...

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Sign Up Now for Men's Retreat March 3-5
Bishop Molloy Retreat House invites the men of St. Thomas the Apostle to participate in a retreat the weekend of March 3-5.  The retreat opens with dinner at 7pm on Friday and concludes with Mass at 11am on Sunday. This is a “Retreat” from everyday “busyness” Held at ...

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Join Us for a Lenten Retreat Day on March 18th

St. Thomas will hold a Lenten retreat Day on Saturday, March 18th beginning at 10am in the Parish Center.  Come to one or both of the events.  All are welcome!  CLICK HERE for details

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Bishop Barres to Celebrate Mass March 13th
St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners are invited to a Mass to be celebrated by our new bishop, Bishop John Barres, on Monday, March 13th, 11:30am, at St. Christopher's Church in Baldwin.  This Mass will be for all the parishes within our Deanery.  Please CLICK HERE for more informa...

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"What Catholics Believe" Refresher Course
Were you old enough to drive yourself to the last religion class you attended?  Do you feel confident answering questions about our Catholic faith? Heve you ever looked at the basic teachings of Catholicism with the eyes of an adult? If you answered “no” to any of these questions...

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Blessing of Throats on Friday

Posted on February 01, 2017 in: General News

Blessing of Throats on Friday
There will a be a blessing of throats after the 7:45am and 9am Masses in the Lower Church on Friday, February 3rd, the Feast Day of St. Blaise.

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