250 Years of Music: Concert to Celebrate American Music 6.14

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The St. Thomas the Apostle Music Ministry is proud to present 250 Years of Music: A Celebration of Music in America. This concert will take place on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14th at 4:00pm.

This concert is led by Dr. Patricio Molina, Music Director, and Kim Mesiti, Associate Director. The program will feature the Adult, Youth, and Cherub Choirs, and more. Join us as we explore the worship music that American Christians of all denominations created and beloved from the dawn of the United States to the present day.

Admission is free, please consider a freewill donation to offset costs.

Free Income Tax Preparation For Seniors

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The St. Thomas the Apostle Church Holy Name Society is providing free Federal and NJ State Tax preparation for Seniors.

To qualify, seniors must be at least 65 years old or disabled, not actively employed, and requiring no more tax forms and schedules than those listed below:

  • Federal Forms 1040 and 1040sr

  • Federal Schedules: a, b, d, r, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

  • NJ State Form 1040nj

  • NJ Schedule b

  • NJ Forms ptr 1 and ptr 2 (senior property Tax freeze)

Income Tax returns will be prepared by an experienced tax preparer volunteering their Time and Talent in the Spirit of Stewardship.

Now through April 12, 2026, a tax preparer will be available in the parish center each Sunday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The tax preparation process for each individual or married couple will include an interview, review of 2024 Tax returns and receipt of your tax related documents.

By Appointment only. Please contact the Parish Center Staff at (973) 338-9190 for an appointment.

Soup Kitchen Ministry Meeting 3/12

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A message from the Soup Kitchen Ministry.

There will be a meeting on Thursday, March 12th at the parish center at 7PM. Anyone interested in actively participating in this Ministry is encouraged to attend 

Our individual parishioners’ consistent and prayerful donations of time and money are the foundation of our ministry and allow us to continue our mission. Please consider placing a donation in an envelope marked SOUP KITCHEN attention Alicia in the collection basket or at the parish center. In the memo line, please designate the donation is for the soup kitchen. 

Thank you to all who participate in our efforts to bring food to the hungry and homeless.

Lent and Easter Mass and Liturgical Schedule 2026

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“holy typhoon” (2006). by iranian christian artist mahmoud farshchian.

Lent and Easter Mass and Liturgical Schedule 2026

CONFESSION

  • Every Saturday at 1:00pm (Except April 24th)

  • Parish Penance Monday, March 9th at 7:00pm

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

  • Every Friday through 3/27 at 7:00pm

  • Friday, March 20th at 7:00pm there will be a special music program and prayer service following the Stations of the Cross.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

  • Wednesday, March 11th from 7-8:00pm

  • Wednesday, March 18th from 7-8:00pm

HOLY WEEK

  • Passion Palm Sunday, March 29th

    • Palms blessed at 5:00pm mass on Saturday, March 28th

    • Palms distributed at all masses (5pm, 8am, 10am, 12pm)

  • Holy Thursday, April 2nd

    • (No morning Mass)

    • Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7:30pm

    • Night Prayer 11:00pm

  • Good Friday, April 3rd

    • Morning Prayer, 9:00am

    • (No morning Mass)

    • Passion of the Lord, 3:00pm

    • Living Stations of the Cross, 7:00pm [a live performance featuring our Youth Group]

  • Holy Saturday, April 4th

    • Morning Prayer, 9:00am

    • No scheduled confessions and no 5:00pm mass

    • Easter Vigil Mass [Adult Choir] 7:30pm

      The Easter Vigil Mass Satisfies Easter Sunday obligation

  • Easter Sunday, April 5th

    • Masses at 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm

 

Prayers Requested for Father Larry

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Dear Parish Family,

Our Pastor, Father Larry, will be undergoing surgery for prostate cancer on Tuesday, March 3rd. Please keep him in your prayers both during the surgery and his recovery period. We ask that you also pray for Fr. Lukasz and Fr. Jonathan as they steward our parish in his absence.

You are invited to join in the following prayer for Fr. Larry’s healing and quick recovery:

“O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy and Health of the Sick, we turn to you in this time of trial. With confidence in your maternal intercession, we entrust Father Larry into your loving care.

Look with compassion upon him in his sickness. Intercede with your Son, Jesus Christ, our Divine Healer, to grant him physical healing, inner peace, and strength to endure this suffering.

Comfort our anxious hearts, Mother, and bring hope to our parish family. Guide the hands of his caregivers, that they may bring relief and restoration. We place our trust in you, knowing your tender care never fails. Amen. ”