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Special thanks to you our many ministries for joining us for our Annual Saints Snacks Service Ministry Fair! Thank you for sharing your good works and how to get involved. If you missed the event, please stop by the Gathering Hall for an updated list of Ministries that we have here at St. Thomas. We have something for everyone! You are most welcome to join the "march" by contacting the coordinator listed. All are welcome to share and be a part of the life and fabric of our parish family. Oh, how I want to be in that number when the saints come marching in... Reach out today!

Awakening our hearts to share God’s love. Where: St. Edward the Confessor, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton Park When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 Keynote Speakers: Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and Laura Phelps (National Catholic Speaker, Author, Walking with Purpose Content Creation Manager, and Podcaster) Event will include: Three Presentations, Reconciliation, Adoration, Rosary, Mass, lunch, and beverages Early Registration: $45. per person until October 4th. Regular Registration: $50. per person from October 5 to 18. Day of Registration: $55. per person on-site. College age and younger women are FREE, but need to register. Conference Information and Registration Link: https://www.rcda.org/UnleashingLove

"We are overwhelmed by the generous response of your parishioners and the boxes and boxes of goods they donated. You have helped us fill a great need. "THANK YOU! THANK YOU!" wrote Anne Marie Couser, of Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services. Special shout out to our young church and Carola for greeting and sorting! And YOU St. Thomas! See you next Tuesday!

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

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

A phone training for new volunteers for the Gabriel Project is scheduled for Saturday, February 3 from 10 - 11:30 am. The Gabriel Project® is a pro-life and parish-based program offering assistance to women experiencing difficult circumstances during their pregnancy. To register and receive the call-in number and code, or for more information, please contact Louise Schrecongost at [email protected] or call 518-439-4951.

9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. You can get daily prayers, reflections, and more by email or text message January 16-24. Sign up today at https://ow.ly/p5VW50QoVnk!

The Christ Child Society of Albany is planning their annual Baby Shower for Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at St. Madeleine Sophie Parish Center, 3500 Carman Road, Schenectady, NY 12303. The needs of our Layette Program continue to grow and we extend a warm thank you for your donation in assisting over 500 newborn babies in our community who are in need. All are welcome. The Layettes we distribute include an afghan or quilt (36”- 42” or 40”- 40”), receiving blankets, disposable diapers (newborn and size 1), onesies (3 to 6 months or 6 to 9 months), sleepers (3 to 6 months), hooded bath towels, handmade sweater sets and baby board books. We ask that you bring your Layette Item(s) as a donation unwrapped. Refreshments will be prepared for your enjoyment. Please RSVP by Sunday, October 1 to Carol Kelly at (518) 698-6633.

The Churches of St. Matthew's, Christ the King, St. Lucy's, and St. Thomas the Apostle plan to begin the Gabriel Project® as part of our Walking with Moms in Need program. The Gabriel Project® is a pro-life and parish-based program offering assistance to women experiencing difficult circumstances during their pregnancy. We need volunteers to accompany pregnant women and assist them spiritually, physically, emotionally, and materially. If you are interested in learning more about the Gabriel Project®, you can come to the training meeting at St. Thomas on Saturday, September 23, at 9:30 am in the parish office conference room. For more information, please contact Louise Schrecongost in the parish office.

Beginning Experience of the Hudson Valley is a peer led ministry that serves those grieving the end of a marriage or spousal relationship due to death, divorce, or separation. This fall we are offering two programs and we invite men and women of all ages to attend. Healing Weekend- an in-person weekend retreat at St. Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon NY from October 20 to 22, 2023. For information or to register please call Phyllis at 914 261 5812 or Betty at 973 903 3941 In the Beginning…Coping with Life Alone- one day remote via zoom program held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 9AM to 4PM. For information or to please call Jim at 845 569 9452 or Denise at 845 325 3147.

If you are a Mom and have not yet checked out our Catholic Moms Faith and Fellowship Gatherings you don't know what you are missing! The Catholic Moms Faith and Fellowship Group is an organization for Catholic mothers who would like meet other Catholic mothers who share their faith. The group meets for prayer (and Mass on occasion), conversation and refreshments. Babysitting is provided for the children. See more photos here and join their Facebook group and Instagram account to see when the next gathering will be!

Wow! Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services appreciates your generous donation of large size diapers and wipes that filled our van to the roof! Thank you St. Thomas for supporting LIFE! Click here for more pictures

Thank you St. Thomas for showering items needed for blessing bags made by the Christ Child Society of the Albany Diocese, for women and childern who are forced to flee their home because of domestic abuse. Your donation of toiletry items, child activity books and cuddly push toys are most appreciated. Special thanks to our young church for sorting and greeting. Thank you all for your kindness and prayers for those experiencing the unthinkable. Click for more photos!

9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Please join us spiritually and sign up by clicking here or join us January 19-27 at 9am on Facebook.

“It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith not only with our words, but with our actions.” Pope Francis. Coordinators from Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services are most appreciative of your donation of diapers and educational interactive toys that can be shared with parents in their Parenting Intervention Programs. Special shout out to our young church Nick for greeting and sorting donated baby items. God bless you St. Thomas for supporting life and putting your faith into action!

“Healing the pain of abortion, one weekend at a time.” Rachel’s Vineyard is a retreat of healing and reconciliation for women and men whose lives have been touched by abortion. The retreat will be held May 20-22, 2022 at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center in Niskayuna. The weekend will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service and a Mass of Entrustment. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion. The cost is $195, which includes a private room, meals and retreat materials. Financial assistance will be available for those unable to pay the entire cost. For more information or to register contact: Pat Mousaw, 518-222-1160, or Katie Bolibaugh, 518-495-3574, or e-mail: [email protected] . For a complete listing of retreat dates and locations contact: 1-877-HOPE-4 ME or visit the Rachel’s Vineyard website: www.rachelsvineyard.org .

Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services is so appreciative of your prayers and support! Ann Marie was delighted to receive so many tubs, cans of formula, clothing and large size diapers. A very special shout out to the Ladies of Charity, who coordinate Mary’s Corner, who shared their surplus to meet the immediate needs of the guests at CMS. We too thank our greeters, Arianna and Bruce McShane of Bethlehem’s Little Helper! “We know that all things work together for good! For those who LOVE God!” Romans 8:28 Blessings to you St. Thomas for your goodness and love of GOD and NEIGHBOR! NO DRIVE TILL TUESDAY MARCH 8TH when we kick off our LENTEN DRIVES! Until then BE WELL & know GOD LOVES YOU!