You can always use the internet to find a Mass near you if you're traveling this weekend: https://masstimes.org/

Today's first reading contains so much hope. As God raised Jesus, he will raise us!

Prepare for a new school year and care for creation with these simple suggestions.

Cleaners needed for Parish Office ~ We have an immediate opening for a part time cleaner(s) for the parish office and adjoining spaces.  If you have early morning or late evening hours available, please consider this opportunity.  Excellent working environment, good pay, and up to 15 hours/week, which could be flexible!  If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Pat Holm in the parish office: 518-439-4951, [email protected].  We look forward to hearing from you!

Five easy tips to use resources wisely and care for creation while cooking or cleaning up in the kitchen.

Thank you St. Thomas for supporting our Meal Ministry Program. We collected $220 worth of gift certificates to delivery eateries which is AWESOME! Thank you for showing kindness to our own parishioners who may be recovering from surgery, treatment, a new baby or mourning the loss of a loved one. If you were unable to join us know that you are most welcome to drop off certificates to Maura Barrett any time. Special shout to Tori for greeting! Thank you for your generosity to our Tuesday Drives through the summer! YOU are AMAZING St. Thomas! Our Fall Drives will begin Tuesday Sept. 14 at 3pm – 4pm. God Bless you! Photos on Food Pantry Page

On this Women's Equality Day, take some time to read Pope St. John Paul II's "Letter to Women," a beautiful reflection on the unique vocation of each and every woman: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1995/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_29061995_women.html

St. Louis was king of France and arguably one of the most powerful rulers of his day. However, he also was a Franciscan tertiary who cared for lepers.

WE THANK ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE FAITHFULLY SUPPORTED OUR SUMMER FOOD DRIVES FOR OUR NIEGHBORS THIS SUMMER! YOUR GENEROSITY HAS BEEN INSPIRING! Thank you for BEING THE ANSWER TO A NEIGHBOR’S PRAYER! NO FOOD DRIVE till Sept. 14 ! Enjoy your last weeks of summer!

We know very little about Bartholomew, but traditions about him indicate that he preached the Gospel in Armenia and India before being martyred.

St. Rose lived most of her life in seclusion, but she kept a room free in her home to serve the homeless and the needy. She is an excellent model for how to pray and act in Jesus' name.

What a wonderful time! Thank you all for Reconnecting and Rejoicing as one family during our Rail Trail MINGLE and Spiritual Scavenger Hunt! Special thanks to our host Lynne Lenhardt, of the Slingerlands District Fire Co., our greeters Barbara Leonard, Lynn Barry, Cat Adlerman, GiGi Sitzer, Emily & Patti Staerker. We thank our Sister Parish St. Matthew’s for inviting us to MINGLE and Fr. Rick for the yummy ice cream!!! And all of YOU for joining in the MINGLE! Let the Rejoicing continue… see you at our parish Picnic on Sunday Sept. 12! God bless you St. Thomas and our Sister parish St. Matthew’s!

Our last Summer Drive is Tuesday August 24, 9:30am-10:30am in the church parking lot. We are Collecting Gift Cards for our Meal Ministry! Show your kindness by donating a gift card from a local eatery that delivers. Gifts cards can be $10 to $40: ideas are Delmar Market Place, My Place & Co., New Village Deli, Track 32, Angela’s Pizza and Adriano’s Pizza. Our Meal Ministry shares these gifts of kindness with those celebrating the birth of a new baby, undergoing treatment or grieving the loss of a loved one. Thank you for sharing kindness with someone in your pew!

St. Bernard was one of the greatest minds of his time, but his focus was simple - love of God and neighbor. The 2 Great Commandments Go Together. Celebrate Mass today with Father Rick at 12:15 PM in the Church.

Have you ever thought about this? When Mary says that "all generations will call me blessed," she is pointing out that, until the end of time, she will be remembered. Say a Rosary today in Our Lady's honor! #TheologyThursday

Our Catholic faith has so much beauty in it. This piece of art is from a German lectionary.

Bless you for “showering” the chef and guests of the Capital City Rescue Mission with a truck load of needed canned staples and lunch items. Special shout out to Ted Witting for supervising the drive along with our young church: Eli, Abby, Katelyn and Jordan who all did a super job greeting and sorting! Thank you St. Thomas for making a difference rain or shine! God Bless! Photos in Photo Album.

Volunteers needed for our Welcome Table -- Making parish life easier! ~ Volunteers are needed to help us make parish life easier!  Our plan is to offer a Welcome Table, a place in the Gathering Hall where parishioners can obtain items such as: Mass cards, parish registration forms, Faith Formation information and St. Thomas School materials as well as place requests for sacramental records (i.e. baptismal certificates and forms to be a sacramental sponsor). This "office" outside of office hours, will be available to parishioners before and after weekend Masses.  If you are interested in helping out in this way, please contact the parish office. We will train You!Thanks.

Papal math isn't hard! 12 popes named Pius + 23 popes named John + 16 popes named Benedict. Done! For more on how popes pick their names, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB6rJv4JniA

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