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Wean yourself from disposable plastics. For the next few days, take note of how many disposable plastic items you are using and consider taking these simple steps to reduce your plastic use.

WOW! Our pantry shelves are stocked plus we shared a van load of extra items with our friends at the South End Children’s Café! God Bless you for your generosity and commitment to share with our neighbors. NO FOOD DRIVE NEXT TUESDAY JUNE 1st ! See you on June 8th. Enjoy your Memorial Day! Blessings to all of you who have served and are serving our country! God Bless America and God Bless YOU! View the photos in the Photo Album.

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This Tuesday May 25 from 3pm-4pm in our Church parking lot we are restocking our own food pantry here at St. Thomas: We need canned: stews, chili, meats (like chicken & tuna) mustard, ketchup, mayo, canned fruit & veggies, pancake mix, syrup, hand soap, toothpaste & toothbrushes, toilet paper or a Gift card to grocery store $10 or $25. Special shout out to Bob and Martha Keen for supervising our Food Pantry!

We thank all of our CLYNKERS for your support!! This week Creation Care Team was able to purchase 12 collard plants, 12 kale, 12 cabbage, 6 zucchini, 6 yellow squash and packets of celery seeds for Catholic Charities Sr. Maureen Joyce’s Soup Garden! Your recycling efforts of New York State deposits of cans and bottles is MAKING a DIFFERENCE! This summer we will also have weekly opportunities to assist in weeding and harvesting at the Soup Garden. Not a CLYNKER? Consider joining us it’s easy! Pick up a green CLYNK bag in the Gathering Hall, fill with your recycled NYS deposit cans and bottles, return to our local Hannaford CLYNK Station in town, scan our St. Thomas Church Tag and drop it in the bin! All monies are used for sustainability CCT projects here in our parish and in our community! Blessings to all of our CLYNKERS! Clynk Garden

The Tuesday and Friday Weekday Masses have been moved to the Main Church. The Monday and Thursday 7:30 AM Masses will still be celebrated in the Daily Chapel.

If you were unable to participate in our bilingual Rosary & Crowning of Mary we invite you to pray with us at home! Special thanks to our Pueblo to People Committee for hosting this beautiful prayer opportunity to honor our Mother Mary!  Enjoy the video! View the video on the Pueblo to People page under Ministries

Your lawn can not only be a “thing of beauty” but also contribute to a healthy environment. A thick grass prevents soil erosion, filters contaminants from rainwater, absorbs pollutants such as dust and soot, and cleans the air by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.

Catholic Charities Community Maternity Serves is so appreciative of our van load of LUV! And gift cards! Thank you for supporting LIFE! This Tuesday’s Drive May 18 3PM-4PM is for our neighbors served at St. James/St. Francis Food Pantry. They are most in need of: PAMPERS SIZE 1 & 2, breakfast items: CEREAL, POP TARTS, JUICE, INSTANT COFFEE. Hygiene items: FACE/BODY SOAP, SHAMPOO, DEODORANT, TOOTHPASTE ANY HYGIENE ITEMS, FLOOR CLEANER: (MR. CLEAN). God bless YOU for your LOVE OF NEIGHBOR!!

Tuesday’s Drive May 11, 3pm-4pm in the church parking lot is for Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services: Young mothers served are most in need of: Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6 or gift cards to Price Chopper, Hannaford, Target or Walmart for groceries & household items. Thank you for supporting LIFE!

"Zero Waste" can be achieved—start with some "small steps."

Outdoor get away for ADULTS & FAMILIES! Parish Camp at Pyramid Lake, in Paradox NY July 2-8! Join us for a day or all week! Includes: More than 750 acres of Adirondack wilderness with plenty of hiking trails. A crystal-clear lake great for swimming and fishing, with an unspoiled shoreline and a 16 acre island. Canoes, kayaks, campfires, a floating dock, volleyball & other games. Pyramid Life Center is a rustic Adirondack camp with lodging that can accommodate the YOUNG and YOUNG AT HEART! Meals prepared by PLC Staff. Overnight costs: Adults: $60 a night 12 yrs. – 18 yrs. $35, 11 11 11yrs. - 4 yrs. $15 under 3yrs. free Day visit: 12 yrs. & older $35.00, $17.50 for day visitors ages 4-11. Cost includes lunch & dinner. Contact Mary Ann [email protected] by May 17 to reserve you spot! Or contact Jim at Pyramid Life Center: 518-585-7545

“O Lord, How great are your works!” Psalm 92:5 The South End Children’s Café thanks you for the beautiful flowering plants and needed food staples! As we opened the gate on the truck, Tracie Killar, Director and the children were in awe of the beauty they saw! The children eagerly assisted in unloading our gifts. Special shout out to Colin for greeting and sorting! Thanking God for your MOST GENEROUS HEARTS and your great WORKS! God Bless you and those you love! View the beautiful highlights on the Photo Album Page

A Place at the Table is a virtual event benefiting our five outreach programs. These programs, located throughout urban and rural Albany and Rensselaer counties, see neighbors in need every day who come to us because they are hungry; struggling to meet life’s challenges. CoNSERNS-U Hilltowns Community Resource Center Roarke Center Sister Maureen Joyce Center's Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen St. Johns/St. Ann's Outreach Center Click on the Title to access the event

t is our privilege to announce that Mr. Adam Biggs has been selected as the new principal of St. Thomas the Apostle School. Click on the title to read the letter from Pastor Rick and Giovanni Virgiglio, Jr

All are welcome to join us as we honor our Mother, Mary, Crowning her Queen of Heaven and Earth Friday May 7 at 7pm in the chapel. Hosted by our Pueblo to People Committee and Youth Ministry. Please RSVP by calling Colleen Harrigan at 518-439-4951 ext. 108 Mon.-Thurs. or [email protected] or sign up with at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4EA8AD22A6F94-bilingual Mother Mary Pray for Us.

Buy local, learn about composting, try a clothesline, choose plant-based meals. All these help decrease your "carbon footprint."