Ministries and Groups

Alpha is a 10-week program that allows guests to explore the important questions of life and faith in a relaxed, friendly, and fun environment. Guests enjoy a free meal, including dessert, as well as coffee, tea, soda, etc. Then, after dinner and a brief introduction, guests in small groups watch a 20-minute video on a different aspect of life and the Christian faith. After the video, guests have time to talk, ask questions, and share without being judged.

Deacon Joe & Lisa Anthony

Alpha-Connect! is designed for people who have gone through the Alpha course and are looking to go deeper into different aspects of the Christian faith in a comfortable and conversational setting. 

Deacon Joe & Lisa Anthony

Altar servers and MCs are an extremely important part of the Mass. They assist the priest during the liturgy and especially help prepare the altar. They experience a greater understanding of Holy Mass and a deeper respect for the Eucharist. 

Amy DiGiandomenico

Leigh Sciarappa

The STA Building Committee is responsible for identifying repair work on the Church, the School Building and the Aquinas Center.

Then at the request of the Pastor, enlist the assistance of local contractors to make professional repairs to the buildings through the use of contracts and bid proposals.

John Berner

The STA prayer group meets once a week as a prayer community to seek Jesus in union with the Holy Spirit. We come together to praise the Lord and give thanks for all He does for us through our worship and prayer. The Holy Spirit is present through scripture, prophecy, and bringing healing into our midst.

Peggy Fox

The group meets during Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm to pray the rosary and do intercessory prayer.

Jeanne Alizio

Donna Cavalieri & Charlene Thomas

The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

 Website: https://www.pack402nh.com/home

Tom Huber

Julia Mandeville

https://www.stthomasderry.org/faith-formation

Kristen Sweet

432-5000

Finance Chair

Ruth Lee

A Bereavement Ministry Support Group for all those who would like a supportive environment to help with the loss of a loved one, 

We welcome any adult who has lost a spouse, parent, child, friend, to join us. There will be sharing as a group, as well as DVD videos and discussion workbooks. 

Lisa Cyr, ofs

Our ministry is to share God's promise of healing and wholeness by allowing His love to flow through us to others, bringing about heaven on earth.

Nick DiGiandiomenico

The STA High School Youth Group provides an ever-growing community for our teens where, two Wednesdays a month, they experience the Gospel life of faith and prayer in a powerful and engaging way. Each summer there is an opportunity for a week-long mission trip in July, where the participating teens live out the Gospel of loving service in a different (and always adventurous!) mission location.

Jillien Klok

The STA Jewelry Ministry collects, sorts, and sells pre-owned jewelry donations as an ongoing fundraiser for the parish. Sales primarily occur at a large display at the Annual STA Friars' Fall Festival and Craft Fair.

Laurie Geck

While St. Thomas no longer has a Jr. Girl Scout or Brownies group. Eileen can answer any questions about Girl Scouts.

Eileen Grimmer, ofs

John Ordemann, FN

Website: https://derryknights.org

Angelo Petruzziello, GN

Website: https://derryknights.org

Deacon Joe

Our Middle School group focuses on growing together in our Catholic life with a full year of fun-filled activities, faith sharing, and service projects. 

Led by Jen Ciarla and a wonderful team of adults, our MS group is large and thriving and meets on two Tuesdays per month.  

Forms and calendar are available at stthomasderry.org

Jen Ciarla

Rachael Armstrong

Diane Harper

Frank Howard

432-5000

Marianne Marino

Deacon Joe

Christine Dion

Their primary responsibility is to read aloud the Old and New Testament readings for Sunday Mass.  Additionally, if Deacon Joe is not present at a Mass or on a particular weekend, lectors also lead the congregation in the prayers of the faithful. 

Bob D'Entremont

Julia Mandeville

Secular Franciscans (OFS) are a secular religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi 800 years ago. We aim to bring the Gospel to life where we live and work. We look for practical ways to embrace the Gospel in our lives and try to help others do likewise.

See our electronic brochure on the website

Diane Cunningham, ofs, & James Monteiro, ofs

The St. Martha meal ministry is a group of dedicated volunteers who provide comforting meals to parishioners facing significant life changes. We seek to foster community and connection with our brothers and sisters in Christ through the gift of a warm meal.

Christine Hall

Brenda Modrak

Diane Brown

Steve Murphy

Gene Kenney

The Children's choir is for Grades K-8, and sings at Christmas and other times of the liturgical year.  The children learn a love of singing, and how to work as a team.  No auditions required.

Amy DiGiandomenico