In June we will be supporting summer initiatives. All drives will take place from 3-4 pm in the church parking lot. Thank you for making a difference! Click here to see a list of the dates and collection items.

Led by the esteemed iconographer Veronica Royal, this unique workshop will focus on the timeless art of painting "Christ the Good Shepherd." June 24 - 28 in the Parish Life Center of St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. Cost: $750 per person, due in full by June 12. Register at: form.jotform.com/241303554366049

The annual Catholic Women's Retreat at Wiawaka Center for Women on Lake George is being held June 8-9. The theme is "Rooted in Faith," and it is open to all women in the Albany Diocese. Speaker: Writer/Retreat Leader/Spiritual Motivator, Mary DeTurris Poust. Cost: $190, includes accommodations, meals, retreat program, and more. Option to add on Friday night for an additional $25 fee. Space is limited. Info & registration: olaqby.wixsite.com/retreat

To provide an opportunity for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers to learn and receive support. This free Caregiver Conference will be at The Century House in Latham on June 11 from 10-3pm. Family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers will hear from local experts and have the chance to connect with one another and receive support. There will be presentations, workshops and a panel discussion around the following topics: understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia; navigating the role of a caregiver focusing on the importance of building a support team and strategies to manage caregiver stress; and exploring the moral and ethical dilemmas of the disease, which will address driving, doctor visits, medication, engagement in clinical trials, and legal and financial planning. To register, call Tony Rivera at 518-675-7214 or visit https://bit.ly/Caregiver_Conference

“A 2019 Pew Research Study unveiled a concerning reality: only one-third of practicing U.S. Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. In Jesus Thirsts: Engaging in dialogue with notable Catholic figures, the film explores the biblical origins of the Eucharist and shares personal stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by the Blessed Sacrament. This exploration makes it unmistakably clear that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but is indeed Jesus Christ Himself — fervently desiring to quench our spiritual thirst with His boundless love.” https://shorturl.at/3V1oq You can view the movie at Regal Crossgates and Colonie Center on June 4 & 5.

June 14-16 at Pyramid Life Center, a beautiful camp and lodge run by the Diocese of Albany in Paradox, NY—An all –inclusive social weekend in a beautiful setting at a reasonable price. Register directly at pyramidlife.org or for more info email cathsing@yahoo.com.

Monday, May 6 -- 6:30 P.M. OR Saturday, May 11 -- 10:00 A.M. in the church. All ages are welcome! Children must have received their First Communion, youth and adults! This training is for those newly interested in serving or those who want a refresher. Fr. Matt will lead the training. Please RSVP to Pat Holm, pholm@stthomas-church.org, or 518-439-4951

Thank you, St. Thomas, for being "Good Shepherds" protecting and caring for all of God's creation. Information on our Clynk NY State Deposit Recycle Program (monies support social justice & sustainability initiatives in our parish and community) and our Foods Scrap Shed for composting along with other tips on being a good shepherd can be found in the Gathering Hall on our Creation Care Table. If you would like to join our team, please email our Co Chairs: Barbara Leonard at glengang@gmail.com or Jeanne Schrempf at jdschrempf6@gmail.com. Happy Spring!

In May we will be supporting families. All drives will take place from 3-4 pm in the church parking lot. Thank you for making a difference! Click here to see a list of the dates and collection items.

Thank you, St. Thomas, for restocking Catholic Charities Personal Care Closet with household cleaning and personal hygiene items! These items will be shared with our neighbors who are struggling to make ends meet. We thank our young church for doing a super job sorting our donations.

Capital Region Catholic would love for other young adults (ages 21-39) to join us for a truly divine day-trip to the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA.  When: Saturday May 18th, Meetup: 9:40am at the St. Thomas the Apostle School parking lot to consolidate into cars, Departure: 10:00am sharp, Destination 1:  Naumkeag grounds & gardens, 5 Prospect Hill Road Stockbridge, MA , Destination 2:  Divine Mercy Shrine, 2 Prospect Hill Road Stockbridge, MA 01262, Home Departure: 4:00pm **Please RSVP at by: May 15th (for car logistics)** For RSVP and more details visit https://shorturl.at/bwCGL

All Moms are invited to join our guest speaker Mary DeTurris Poust, Mother, Writer, & Spiritual Director on Saturday, May 4 from 10am-noon in the Chapel for prayer and sharing on “Fitting Prayer Into the Busyness of Parenthood.“  Sponsored by our Catholic Mom’s Faith & Fellowship Group. 

Many thanks to all of our dedicated volunteers for stepping up to share their Catholic faith with our young church! Thank you for a year of HOPE and JOY! Is the Holy Spirit calling you to join our dedicated volunteers as a: Catechist, Catechist Assistant, Substitute, Gatekeeper or Youth Ministry Chaperone? Reach out to: Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator, Patti Staerker: Pstaerker@stthomas-church.org Faith Formation Middle School & High School Discipleship & Youth Ministry Coordinators, Rose Ann Garry & Jen Curry, Mary Ann Hospodar at HOPE@stthomas-church.org. God bless you St. Thomas for your support of our young church!

Christ is Risen St. Thomas! Special thanks to our Young church for hosting an "Eggstravagant" egg hunt! We thank our "eggscellent friends" for their donations of treats, gifts and candy! Together we had a "hoppin" good time! Check out our photo album

Please join us on April 23 at 6:30pm here at St. Thomas, as we welcome Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, who will address “The Vision of Pope Francis.” Drawing from the Holy Father’s speeches, encyclicals, and various other writings, Bishop Ed will speak about what he understands to be the essence of Francis’ evangelical mission. Includes time for Q&A, Holy Hour & confessions. This talk is part of the “Furthering Your Faith” catechetical series. These events are free of charge and open to all ages.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany in collaboration with the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet invite young adults (Ages 18-39) to join us for Good News & Cold Brews on Thursday, April 25th at 7 PM at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Provincial House, 385 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY. Good News & Cold Brews guest presenter is Sr. Lin Neil, CSJ. She will speak about Laudato Si' – Pope Francis’ second encyclical about care for our common home.

Bagels to Board Games was a fun community builder after Mass - Tuesday Drives collected so much food to stock our area food pantries - we thank our young church for DOING! Following Stations of the Cross we had fun reinforcing our call as Catholics to DO during the Middles School Star Wars event - All of our parish groups prayerfully lead us in the Stations of the Cross each Friday - during our Lenten Service week our Middle School and High School Faith Formation students gave of their monetary sacrifices to supply 200 brown bag lunches (200 ham and 200 PPJ sandwiches) for the Capital City Rescue Mission - Margaret Chabot and Jason Rose talked with our High Schoolers at Agape Latte about 1. Participating in Mass and receiving the Eucharist often, 2. Letting go of what brings you down: hurt, guilt, shame in the Sacrament of Reconciliation no matter how long it has been, 3. Praying the Rosary our Mother will hear and answer us, 4. Reading scripture, 5. Spending quiet time with Jesus in Adoration or in front of the Tabernacle - Moms Group had amazing discussion as usual - we had wonderful presentations by Fr. Matt and Fr. Kane for our Eucharistic Revival - our Lenten Museum inspired prayer - and we kicked off Lent with a successful soup sale, planting and Mardi Gras fun. Thank you to all who brought prayer, fasting and almsgiving to the forefront of our minds with these events this Lent. You may view our 2024 Lent photo album by clicking here.

Join Capital Region Catholics and other young adults (ages 21-39) for an afternoon in the park! For this particular event, we encourage folks to bring acoustic musical instruments, lawn games, and a few friends! Folks are also encouraged to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and ample hydration, lawn chairs or blankets are also welcome. When: Saturday April 20th 1:30pm - 4:00pm Where: The Crossings of Colonie 580 Albany Shaker Rd, Loudonville, NY 12211 Meetup: Under the gazebo in front of the visitor center - communication via Discord events channel or CRC channel Please RSVP by April 19th by clicking here

Thank you to all who made it possible to set up a food scraps drop spot location here at St. Thomas the Apostle! You can find out more about the program and the types of items you may drop off by visiting our Creation Care Team page or clicking here!

Mohawk Catholic is a REGIONAL YOUNG ADULT GROUP based in Schenectady. Gatherings are held on the second Thursday of each month in basement of St. Gabriel the Archangel Church. We invite all young adults (ages 18-39) to join us as we journey together in growing closer to knowing and loving Jesus Christ. NEXT EVENT ON THURSDAY APRIL 11 AT 7 PM: Good News and Cold Brews - How do we defend our faith in the real world? Have you ever struggled to explain Catholic beliefs and practices to someone outside the Church? Do you yourself have unanswered questions about our Tradition? If so, you're not alone! Join us for dinner, beverages, and an interactive Q&A discussion with our expert panel: Father Stephen Yusko, Deacon Joe Brennan, and Tom Cronin. Bring your questions - let's equip ourselves to live the faith in today's world! For more information email us at mohawkcatholic518@gmail.com and follow us @MohawkCatholic on Instagram and Facebook.