All drives will take place from 3-4 pm in the church parking lot or gathering hall depending on weather. Thank you for making a difference! Click here to see a list of the dates and collection items.

We are pleased to announce that Alexander Turpin will be ordained to the Order of the Diaconate on: Saturday, May 17 AT 11:00am at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Eagle Street at Madison Avenue, Albany. All are warmly invited to attend this joyful celebration and support Alexander as he is ordained a transitional Deacon on his journey to the priesthood. In preparation for the ordination, Solemn Vespers will be celebrated on Friday, May 16 at 6:00pm at Saint Pius X Church, Loudonville. Please keep Alexander in your prayers as he approaches this important milestone in his vocation.

A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat will be held on May 30 – June 1, at the Dominican Retreat & Conference Center in Niskayuna. This retreat offers a confidential space for emotional and spiritual healing after abortion. $195, with financial assistance available. For more info or to register, contact Pat Mousaw 518-222-1160, [email protected] Sponsored by Rachel’s Vineyard of Albany & Respect Life Ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Fr. Rick Lesser for his time, dedication, and service to the parishioners of St. Thomas the Apostle and the school community. Your presence and pastoral leadership have touched so many lives, and we are truly blessed to have had you as our pastor. As you continue with your ministry at Christ the King Church and St. Matthew’s, we keep you in our prayers, asking God to bless and guide you on this new chapter of your journey. May your work continue to inspire and uplift all those you serve. We also want to offer a special thank you to Fr. Charles for your support at St. Thomas. Your presence has been a true blessing to our community. God's blessings go with you to the north country! We will miss you, Fr. Rick, and we are excited to see how God will continue to work through you! Click here to see photos from Fr. Rick's last Mass at St. Thomas.

Come join us for a fantastic opportunity for Catholic singles ages 21-39 to mingle, make new friends, and maybe even find a special someone. Lunch will be provided. Spaces are limited! Get your ticket today! When: Saturday, March 1 Time: noon-4pm Who: Catholic Men & Women ages 21 to 39 years old Where: St. Thomas the Apostle School Gym / Cafeteria The event is FREE, but all attendees must register in advance: tinyurl.com/sacredsparks Please e-mail Casey with any questions: [email protected]

All are invited to join us at our Annual Scout Mass next Saturday Feb. 8 at 5pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 35 Adams Place, Delmar! All scouts and scout leaders are encouraged to wear your uniform. All scouts and leaders will receive a blessing and patch. Hospitality to follow in the Gathering Hall! Click here to sign up!

The Holy Family Carvings group are proud to represent the talented Christian woodcarvers of Bethlehem. These artisans rely on tourism, but due to the war in Israel, many have lost their jobs and are struggling to support their families. By purchasing beautiful hand-carved Olive Wood religious items such as Nativity Scenes, Crucifixes, Rosaries, Statues, and more, you’re directly supporting these families and helping sustain their livelihoods. Shop beautiful hand-carved Olive Wood religious items on Feb. 15 & 16 at St. Thomas and help sustain the livelihoods of artisans impacted by the war in Israel.

Thank you St. Thomas for sharing lots of warmth & comfort with our neighbors so far this January! Delina coordinator for Sr. Maureen Joyce Center shared that it was like "Christmas all over again!" Thank you for the re-gift items for our guests! Our gifts of warmth were hung on St. John/St. Ann's Outreach Center's snow person! By the end of lunch most gifts found their way home! ♥️ Catholic Charities Maternity Services was most appreciative of us restocking their food pantry shelves with much needed staples and Mary's Corner received much needed items for their ministry! Thank you for supporting LIFE!

View their Merry Christmas video here!

Sunday, January 5, 2025 join the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany to open the Jubilee Year of 2025. Click here to learn more!

Please be advised there will be no Daily Mass on Thursday, December 26 or Thursday, January 2.

May 19 and 20, 2025 St. Thomas is sponsoring a bus trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster PA to see the 30th anniversary of their production of "Noah". The trip will include transportation, a stop at an Amish shopping center, dinner at Miller's, 1 overnight at a hotel, tickets to the show, and lunch at an Amish restaurant. Visit https://www.sight-sound.com/shows/noah for more information on the show. For more details on the trip and to make a reservation please contact Barbara Ruggirello at [email protected]. Reservations are due by February 1, 2025. Click here for a detailed itinerary.

You are invited to join our Young Adult Group at St. Thomas for an evening of pizza, wings, music and conversation titled “What’s your direction?” A roundtable discussion on the importance of self care, dealing with stress, choosing a major, highlights of your semester and more! Thursday Dec. 19 from 6-7:30pm in the Gathering Hall.  

Friday, December 20 | 6-8:30pm | Christ the King Rectory - We welcome ages 21-39 to come celebrate and socialize with us! Please click here to sign up to bring a potluck item if you're able to do so. There will also be an optional gift exchange, those who wish to participate may bring a $10 max wrapped gift. 

Taconic Catholic Young Adult Group and the Diocese of Albany invites young adults (ages 21-39) to a Semi-formal dinner and dance Saturday, January 11 from 6 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy Appetizers, drinks, dinner, and dancing at St. Mary's Church – Crescent; 86 Church Hill Road, Waterford Ticket Cost: $20 per person “Early Bird”; $25 after January 1; $30 per person at the door Click here to register.

Please return the wrapped gift (unless specified “don’t wrap”) with tag attached to the gathering hall no later than after the 5 pm Mass on Sunday, December 8th. Hospitality will be served after each Mass that weekend, so please stop by to enjoy some refreshments and view the generosity of our parish.  All gifts will be picked-up by the organizations the next morning. 

All drives will take place from 3-4 pm in the church parking lot or gathering hall depending on weather. Thank you for making a difference! Click here to see a list of the dates and collection items.

Friday, December 13th 6:00pm at St. Matthew's Church Hear the True Meaning of Christmas with a Special Surprise! Free Admission with a Free Will Offering For Planning Purposes, please RSVP By 12/12/24 to Peggy [email protected] OR 518-765-2805 Ext: 14

Scouts (Middle School or older) registered with a Scouts America Troop may earn the Catholic Ad Altare Dei religious emblem award. The program is designed to help encourage Scouts to grow stronger in their Duty to God and be respectful of the Faith and Traditions of others. It is not a substitute for parish faith/discipleship formation programs. It is in addition to and helps Scouts deepen their faith and understanding of what it means to live a faith filled life aligned with the principles of Scouting. Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official Scout uniform. There will be an Ad Altare Dei religious emblem program beginning Monday Dec 2nd from 6:15 to 7:30PM hosted by St. Thomas parish in Delmar. A few meetings will be in-person but most will be via Zoom. To register or for more information please CLICK HERE.

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!