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We welcomed Kaitlynn into full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil as she received her Baptism, Confirmation and 1st Holy Communion. Welcome Kaitlynn! "I am so grateful to all of the RCIA members who have been so supportive, open, and guiding throughout this journey. They've made converting to Catholicism so understandable and the congregation has been warm and welcoming. Faith has been the one stronghold that I've been able to cling to no matter what's happening in my life. I continue to be in awe of the incredible roots, traditions, meaning, and respect of the Catholic church. To anyone feeling too shy to reach out, don't be nervous. God has brought this into my life at exactly the perfect time." -Kaitlynn

Special thanks to Creation Care Team members Amanda LoBue, Barbara Leonard, and friends Dave and Scott for putting the finishing touches to our Little Library by adding a bluestone path and plantings in front of Church. Your energy and time is most appreciated! Thanks too to all of our Clynkers who covered the cost of materials. Wonderful team work! Happy Reading! Click for more pictures!

Children ages 4-7 attending the 10am Mass are invited into the chapel to learn about Jesus' lessons of love and forgiveness as told in the Gospel parables on the following Sundays - May 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Join us in welcoming Bishop Scharfenberger to our sister parish, Christ the King in Guilderland, on Wednesday, April 19 at 6 pm for this month's installment of the Furthering Your Faith series. The bishop will be giving a talk on Catholic Social Teaching, which will be followed by a Holy Hour from 7-8 pm. Priests will be available to hear confessions during this time. Furthering Your Faith is a collaboration between parish networks in the Capital Region, offering monthly lectures on a variety of topics germane to Catholic life. Each one-hour talk will be followed by a period of prayer, featuring an hour of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. These events are free of charge and open to all ages.

Middle School and HS Faith Formation made 300 ham sandwiches, 300 trail mix bags, decorated 200 sandwich bags and colored Easter Dinner Placemats for the Capital City Rescue Mission, packed 100 toiletry Blessing Bags with an inspirational message for St. James Food Pantry and also St. John St. Ann’s Outreach Center, folded Clynk Bags ,tied blanket for food pantry, and came together in prayer. Reminded that we are all called to Help Others, Pray and Encourage one another and in doing so we follow the Great Commands to: Love God, Love others and ourselves. To see the many pictures from the week, click here.

Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11 am at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany. All info.: www.rcda.org/divinemercyconsecration Livestream: www.rcda.org/livestream

Christ the King is inviting us to tend the Easter Fire from Holy Thursday 9:00pm until the start of the Easter Vigil Saturday at 8pm. Stop over anytime!

The powerful winds of March were no match to you St. Thomas! You left Fr. Sean O’Brien, Coordinator for St. John St. Ann’s Outreach Center, SPEECHLESS as he gave witness to your generosity in our overflowing packed truck. “I am humbled by your parish’s generosity.” shared Fr. Sean. We thank all of our faith supports who come out every week to share what they can and all of our new friends who met Fr. Dan’s Challenge to pack the Gathering Hall! God bless you St. Thomas for making a difference! Click to see more photos!