St. Thomas the Apostle
West Hempstead, New York
Contact & Location for St. Thomas the Apostle
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Service Times for St. Thomas the Apostle
Sunday 7:30 AM
Mass
Sunday 10:00 AM
Mass
Sunday 11:30 AM
Mass
Monday 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass
Tuesday 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass
Wednesday 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass
Thursday 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass
Friday 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass
Saturday 9:00 AM
Weekday Mass
Saturday 5:00 PM
Mass
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Coffee
Coffee is available
What their website says
Coffee Crew Members of this ministry work in teams to host Social Sunday receptions after select Masses.
Leadership
Rev. Anthony Stanganelli
Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Anthony StanganelliPastor
Programs & Ministries at St. Thomas the Apostle
About St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Thomas the Apostle is a Catholic parish in West Hempstead with a traditional worship style and a full schedule of Masses in the main church and chapel. Weekend Masses include Saturday evening and multiple Sunday celebrations, including chapel Masses and a Sunday evening Mass in the lower church. Weekday Mass is held Monday through Thursday at 9:00 AM. Parish life includes youth group and small groups, along with OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. The parish also shares Father Tony’s Video Reflection Series and offers regular sacramental care, including Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. Thomas the Apostle
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services are Catholic Masses in a traditional style, with weekend Masses held at both the church and chapel. Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM in the Main Church, and Anointing of the Sick is offered on the second Saturday of each month at the 9:00 AM Mass. Visitor Tips: First-time visitors can choose from several Saturday and Sunday Mass times, noting that some Sunday Masses are in the chapel and the 6:00 PM Sunday Mass is in the lower church. OCIA is available for adults interested in becoming Catholic.
Care & support
Bereavement Support Groups
Grief support
What their website says
Bereavement Support Groups in 6 week sessions for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one
Ministry of Consolation
What their website says
Ministry of Consolation lends support to parish family members at funeral and memorial masses.
Serving the community
Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
our food pantry provides dry food, personal hygiene, and cleaning supplies
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
Clothing
What their website says
provide furniture, clothing, and financial assistance.
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
Benevolence & assistance
What their website says
provide furniture, clothing, and financial assistance.
Human Services
What their website says
guidance on resources and assistance in the areas of social service programs, housing, legal and senior care.
Groups & programs
Pre-Cana
What their website says
The second half of marriage preparation is called “Pre-Cana.
OCIA
What their website says
OCIA - The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
STAYG
What their website says
St. Thomas the Apostle Youth Group (STAYG)
History & building
Founded in 1931
The parish began in 1931 and held its first Mass on June 21. The history text also says a permanent site was purchased in November 1933.
What their website says
History of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Hempstead, NY 1931-2004
Hosts weddings
What their website says
We at Saint Thomas are so happy that you, the bride-and-groom-to-be, are choosing to have the Church witness the love
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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