Parent Information for Youth Choir & Instruments
for Christmas Eve Family Mass:
Thursday, December 24, 2026, 4:00 PM
Dear Parents,
If you would like your child to sing in the Youth Christmas Choir (Grades 1-12) and/or
play an instrument (Grades 5-12) for the 4:00 PM Family Mass on Christmas Eve,
please complete the fillable pdf online form provided below and email to stthomasmusicdir@gmail.com
typing Christmas Eve Family Mass in the subject line. If you have questions or you would
prefer to fill out a paper form, please speak to Music Director, Marge Kelley, after the 5:15
PM, 9:00 AM or 11:30 AM Masses. Online or paper forms need to be completed for each
child in your family that is participating.
YOUTH CHOIR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: in St Thomas the Apostle Church.
Parents may choose either the Wednesday or Thursday rehearsal each week. The same music
will be covered at both rehearsals.
WEDNESDAYS: DECEMBER 2nd , 9th and 16th from 4:30-5:15 PM
THURSDAYS: DECEMBER 3rd, 10th and 17 th from 4:30-5:15 PM
DRESS REHEARSAL: Tuesday, December 22, 4:00-5:00 PM: all instruments and
singers (instruments should come at 3:30 PM for tuning and set-up)
YOUTH INSTRUMENTS REHEARSALS: in St. Thomas the Apostle Church: will be by
individual appointment with Music Director Marge Kelley at a mutually agreeable time.
Instrument players will join the Youth Choir for dress rehearsal on Tuesday, December 22,
2026 from 4:00-5:00 PM. Students who wish to play an instrument for the 4:00 PM Family
Mass should be in Grades 6-12, currently taking lessons on their instrument either at
school or with a private teacher and have at least three years of playing experience.
FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY: All students will need to be escorted in and out of the church
by a parent or guardian on rehearsal days. You will be asked to provide parent contact
information in the sign-up form. I will provide my cell phone number to all families who
return a sign-up form.
I look forward to working with our talented students at rehearsals for the 4:00 PM
Christmas Eve Family Mass on December 24, 2026!
Blessings,
Music Director, Marge Kelley
Click here for: 2026, Youth Choir-Instr. Sign-up Form, Christmas
DO YOU LIKE TO KNIT OR CROCHET?
THEN CONSIDER JOINING OUR PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY!!
Please consider joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
We supply the materials – you supply the Love!!
We meet once a month (usually on a Thursday) for about an hour to pray over the completed shawls and to pick up supplies.
If you would like more information, please call Vicki Remson at 203.847.8196, or
the Parish Office at 203.866.3141, or
click on Parish Life, Ministries, on this website.
The 2027 MASS BOOK is open without restrictions.
You may come into the Parish office, call or email us to book your Masses.
Central Catholic Alumni Association Scholarship
Central Catholic High School served our community for 30 years before closing in 1990 and reopening as All Saints Catholic School (Pre-K through 8th grade).
Today, alumni are coming together to honor that legacy by establishing the Central Catholic Alumni Association Scholarship. Managed by the All Saints Advancement Office, this fund will provide tuition assistance to families in need, with preference given to children or grandchildren of Central Catholic alumni.
We invite all alumni and friends to join this effort. To give or to be added to the alumni directory, please visit www.allsaintsnorwalk.com/community/weclome-home-cchs or contact Eileen D’Andrea at mrs.dandrea@ascs.net.
Together, we can help the next generation receive the same strong Catholic education that shaped our own lives.
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults For Adults 18+
(Not attending High School)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process for adults who desire to join the Catholic faith and for those seeking more information on the Catholic Church. OCIA can also be a method for Catholics to complete their reception of the initiation sacraments.
- Non-Catholics who want to find out more about the Catholic Faith.
- Those who want to join the Catholic Church through Baptism, or Profession of Faith.
- Those who were baptized Catholic as infants but never received religious education, Confirmation, or First Eucharist.
Please Call our Office 203.866.3141
Going on Vacation?
Need to find a nearby Catholic Church?
Just go to masstimes.org to find a church & mass time while you are traveling.
St. Thomas
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Pantry
Now Open
Tuesday: 10 am – 11:30 am
Saturday: 9 am – 10:30 am
QUESTIONS?
203.866.1644
Donations are now being accepted during regular hours or leave NON-PERISHABLE items in the bin at the food pantry entrance.
Please check the Parish Calendar for possible schedule changes & Holiday Hours!
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
Second Chance
Thrift Store
Open for Business
Tuesday: 10 am-3 pm
Wednesday: 12 pm-4 pm
Thursday: 10 am-3 pm
Saturday: 10 am-1 pm
203.318.9817
Reasonably Priced
Gently used Items for your Personal & Household Use.
Location:
Parish Center
208 East Avenue
Enter Parish Center driveway from Prowitt St.
Entrance is first Red Door on the right.
Please check the Parish Calendar for possible schedule changes & Holiday Hours!
A Roman Catholic Community
in the Diocese of Bridgeport
