MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM CO-COORDINATORS ~ We are happy to announce that we have two new staff members here at St. Thomas the Apostle parish. As you know Elizabeth Kerins, who did an excellent job coordinating our Middle and High School Faith Formation program over the years, has retired. Two of our own parishioners will be taking her place as co-coordinators of the Middle and High School program: Rose Ann Garry and Bridget Zigrosser. Both Rose Ann and Bridget have been involved with our Faith Formation program for many years. Their personalities and skill sets complement each other and they are enthusiastic about their ministry. Please welcome them and offer your support as together we work to hand on our Catholic faith.
 
COLUMBUS DAY ~ The Parish Office will be closed on Monday in observance of the Diocesan holiday for Columbus Day.  There are no services in church scheduled for Monday.
 
VIRTUS TRAINING ~ All staff and volunteers of the parish who are 18 years or older must take a Virtus class in order to work/volunteer with children and vulnerable adults in any capacity in our parish.  A Virtus class that fulfills this requirement will be held here at St. Thomas on Sunday, Oct. 21 at noon in the school cafeteria. Register online by going to the diocesan website,  www.rcda.org, clicking on the "Protecting Children" tab and then the Virtus Training link. You will be brought to a page that will guide you to 'Sessions and Registration.' Click on our organization, Albany, NY diocese to find this class along with MANY other upcoming sessions offered throughout the diocese and sign up for the one most convenient for you.
 
CONGRATULATIONS to the family of the following child who was baptized recently at St. Thomas:​ Evelina Mary-Lou DiSante.
 
We Congratulate
Evan Marsh and Maureen Gardner
who were married Sept. 22 and
Maura Desharnais and James Corbett II
who were married on Sept. 29 and
Rebecca Gamarra and Bryan Jones
who were married on Sept. 29
 
May all three couples be blessed through life.