USHERS
Greet people at the entrance doors, are responsible for collecting and safeguarding the offertory, and hand out bulletins at the conclusion of Mass. Yours will be the first friendly face people will see upon entering the church.
LECTORS
Participate in the Mass as readers of the Holy Scripture. Each Lector will be nominated by the Pastor to the Bishop. Ongoing classes with the Diocese at the Institute for Catholic Formation are required. Upon completion of the requirements, you will receive a letter of authorization from the Bishop which will allow you to serve in your parish for a period of three years. (www.formationreimagined.org) Scheduling is done monthly with ample time to let the Ministry Head know your availability. It is posted on our website and emailed to all participants as soon as it is completed.
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EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST
Assist our priests by giving out the Holy Eucharist during mass. Each Eucharistic Minister will be nominated by the Pastor to the Bishop. Ongoing classes with the Diocese at the Institute for Catholic Formation are required. Upon completion of the requirements, you will receive a letter of authorization from the Bishop which will allow you to serve in your parish for a period of three years. (www.formationreimagined.org) Scheduling is done monthly with ample time to let the Ministry Head know your availability. It is posted on our website and emailed to all participants as soon as it is completed.
CHOIR
Our Choir sings weekly at the 11:30 am Sunday Mass with rehearsals from 10:45am to 11:15am on Sunday.
Special holiday rehearsals (Christmas and Easter) are typically scheduled for Thursday evenings.
ADULT ALTAR SERVERS
Assist our priest at funerals on an as needed basis.
ALTAR SERVERS
Assist our priest during weekend masses. Open to anyone in the 4th grade through high school. You will be trained by one of our priests, and work with one of our existing servers so you will be comfortable with the procedure on the Altar.
YOUTH WORSHIP
YOUTH CHOIR & YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Performs on Christmas and Easter with special rehearsals called by the Music Director usually after school on a Thursday.
FORMATION
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
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INTER-PARISH YOUTH GROUP
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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH YOUTH GROUP
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BIBLE STUDY
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
Please check the Parish calendar for Holiday schedule changes.
This organization provides food, cleaning products, paper goods and other necessities to our Norwalk neighbors in need.
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
Please check the Parish calendar for Holiday schedule changes.
Located in the basement of the parish center, our shop sells donated items in new or good condition. Items are sorted and priced. It is an important source of revenue for the parish.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
Members provide comfort to the families of our deceased parishioners as they journey through the grieving process by sending letters of sympathy, making follow-up telephone calls, etc.. They also organize our monthly Mass of Remembrance for all deceased parishioners, but especially for those who have died the previous month.
BOY SCOUT TROOP 222
Join the Boy Scouts! Boy Scout Troop 222 meets on Thursdays in our gym from 6-9 pm For more information about Boy Scout Troop 222, please go to their web page at www.troop222norwalk.scoutlander.com
OTHER
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Members are chosen by the pastor to advise and assist with the management of the financial business of the parish. The council meets at the request of the pastor to review the operating budget and cash flow of the parish.
Finance Council:
- Rev. Ralph Segura
- Hugh Gartland
- Linda O’Shaughnessy
- Dan Buttling
- Michael Sweeney
