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July 23, 2017 • Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastoral Associate for
Elementary Catechetics:
Tracey Hann
School Principal:
Mr. Michael Petrillo
DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL
MUSIC MINISTRIES:
Nancy A. Cardone
Assistant Liturgical
Music MinisterS:
Kimberley Mesiti
Pastoral Associate for Family
& Adult Formation Ministries:
Robert P. Miller
Coordinator of Youth Ministry:
Mr. Timothy Dennin
FINANCE CHAIRMEN:James McKittrick, Finance Council
Patrick DeCotiis, Finance Committee
St. Thomas the ApostleSt. Thomas the ApostleRoman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 . Fax: (973) 338-4224 . Religious Education: (973) 338-7400School: (973) 338-8505 . Convent: (973) 338-9118
Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003 . Website: www.stachurchbloomfi eld.comFacebook: Saint Thomas the Apostle Church Twitter: @stachurchnj
Eucharistic Liturgy
Saturday Eve: 5:00pm
Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: 7:30, & 11:30am
Saturday Mornings: 8:30am Only
Holy Days:7:30, 11:30am & 7:30pm
Holidays: 8:30am Only
Sacrament of Reconciliation:(Penance/Confessions)
Saturday: 11:00am
Marian Devotions:
MondaysNovena Prayer 11:30am Mass
Liturgy of the Word
With Children:Sundays: 10:30am Mass
September - June
Catholic Community
ServicesOffering Social
Service Assistance1(800) CCS-7413
Fax: 596-3735
Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., PastorParochial Vicar: Rev. Antonio T. Sarento, M.Div. In Residence: Rev. John F. Gordon, M.Div., V.F.
PERMANENT DEACONS:Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy
Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired
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Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses for the Week
Sunday, July 23 7:30 am Robert Dennin – Friend
9:00 am Frank O’Sullivan – Family
10:30 am Vincent Downing – Family
12:00 pm Matilde Williams – Family
Monday, July 24
7:30 am Louis & Lucy DeFalco – Bequest 11:30 am Amy VanDyk – Friend
Tuesday, July 25
7:30 am Katerine Smajlaj – Family
11:30 am Richard Zingaro – 5th Anniv. – Family
Wednesday, July 26 7:30 am Jennifer English – Family
11:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano – Bequest
Thursday, July 27 7:30 am Louis & Lucy DeFalco – Bequest
11:30 am Brian English – Family
Friday, July 28
7:30 am Dominic Longo – Friend 11:30 am Katherine & Anne Slattery – Friend
Saturday, July 29
8:30 am Dominic Longo – Friend
Sunday, July 30 Saturday, July 29 5:00 pm Deceased of Klem & Macik Family – Family
Sunday, July 30
7:30 am For The People
9:00 am Marion Morgan – Friend
10:30 am David & Helen Fitterer – Daughter
12:00 pm Mary Ann Pizzani – Family
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Audrey Delefeti, Francis Smith, Nancy Salerno, Virginia Fallan
REST IN PEACE
John Fanale
SANCTUARY CANDLES
Church: Carol Stephens
View this bulletin online at: http://stachurchbloomfield.com/bulletin
July 23, 2017
In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers three parables to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. He also explains why he speaks to the crowds in parables and interprets the parable of the sower for the disciples. This reading is a continuation of Jesus’ discourse that we began reading last Sunday. All three parables use commonplace experiences to describe aspects of the Kingdom of Heaven. The first parable is longer and more detailed than the next two, and it alerts us to the two-fold reality of the Kingdom of Heaven. The beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven can be found in this world. The fruition of the Kingdom of Heaven, however, will not be realized until the final judgment. In the meantime, as Jesus’ explanation to the disciples cautions, any effort to judge the progress of the Kingdom of Heaven is premature. Only God, in the final judgment, will distinguish the fruit of the Kingdom of Heaven and offer its reward. The second and third parables call to our attention the abundance that will result from the small beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven. Just as a mustard seed—the smallest of all seeds—will become a large bush, so too God will bring his Kingdom to full bloom. As a small amount of yeast will leaven the entire batch of bread, so too God will bring about the expansion of his Kingdom. In each case the image is of the superabundance that God brings out of even the smallest of signs of the Kingdom. Contained within these parables are words of caution as well as words of consolation. In the parable of the sower we are warned against judging others. To judge and uproot the “weeds” prematurely will harm the wheat; final judgment rests with God. In the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, we are consoled by the message that God can work wonders and produce abundance from even the smallest beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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The main source of operating funds for St. Thomas is our weekly / holyday offertory collections. The information below will show where the Parish is as of July 9 compared to the budget amount for the year. The break even date is June 30, 2018. The amount needed each week is $16,784 and the amount collected last weekend was $14,981. Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $856,000 $46,585 $809,415
The year to date amount is negative by $3,767 as of week number 3 in our budget year.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Our ministry is in need of new members who knit or crochet and would like to share their talent with our ministry. All are welcome to joins us on the 3rd Sunday of each month in the St. Peters room from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. The meeting gives our members a chance to pray and work together as a group as well as exchange patterns and new ideas to enhance our ability to comfort others in need. You do not need to attend these meetings to be an active member to share your talent with our ministry. Please come to a meeting or call Betsy @ 973 893-2441 for more information on sharing your talent with our ministry. A prayer shawl or lap robe, which can be had for the asking, may well be comforting to someone limited in activity or going through a difficult time. You may request a shawl by speaking to one of our members, dropping by our meetings or calling the parish center. Please note our meetings will resume on Sunday, September 17th . Let us continue to pray for those making shawls and those who receive them.
BEYOND CORNERSTONE SERVICE ST. AUGUSTINE SOUP KITCHEN
Thanks to everyone who participates through prayer, donation, and work, our visits to St. Augustine’s soup kitchen continue to be well received.
Our next meeting will be held in the St. Thomas room of the Parish Center at 7PM on Thursday, August 10th. We welcome all who wish to be a part of this Ministry.
You may donate toward these visits by writing a check to St. Thomas Parish---please note on your check that it is for the SOUP KITCHEN. Mark the envelope “Beyond Cornerstone service soup kitchen--- att. Alicia”. Your contribution may be dropped off at the Parish center or placed in the Sunday collection basket We are looking forward to your joining us in this service.
PARISH CENTER SUMMER HOURS
Through Labor Day Mondays - Thursdays 9 am - 5 pm
Fridays 9 am - 2 pm Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm
STA HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION WILL BE SELLING
SHOP RITE And
STOP & SHOP GIFT CARDS
10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS:
July 23rd Aug 6th & 20th THE CARDS CAN BE USED
AT ANY SHOP RITE/STOP & SHOP & FOR ALL YOUR PURCHASES!
THERE IS NO COST TO YOU!
YOU RECEIVE 100% CASH VALUE & STA SCHOOL EARNS 5% OF EVERY SALE!
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL Blanca DelRio-Munoz @ 973-634-2324
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
September Club News
During the summer months of July and August the September Club holds four informal Meetings. You bring your lunch, and the Club provides iced tea and lemonade. We get together just to chat or play cards or board games. Meeting time is the usual 11:30 am until 2:30pm. You’re welcome to drop in if you’re around. Formal Meetings resume on September 11th (always the Monday after Labor Day Monday). Informal Summer Meeting Dates:
July 24th
August 7th August 21st
The September Club is open to all seniors 55
years of age and older. In addition to regular
meetings, we sponsor special events and trips.
For more information contact Roz Frunzi at
973-785-0576 or [email protected].
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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Come let us adore! Come let us worship!
With Jesus, Our God and Savior, the Holy Spirit, Our God and Sanctifier
and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Mother Come, let us renew our “Fiat”, our “Yes” to
God, Our Heavenly Father and Creator!
“Devotion to God the Father”
AUGUST 6, 2017 (sunday)
12:00 PM Holy Mass 1:00 Consecration Prayers to God Our Father 2:00 Fellowship (St. Peter, Parish Center)
St. Thomas the Apostle Church 60 BYRD AVENUE, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003
---------------------------------For further information and directions, please contact------------------------- St. Thomas Parish Center at 973.338.9190
or Alliance of the Two Hearts – NJ Mission at 202-374-9831
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St. Thomas The Apostle SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE GRIEVING
THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE We invite you to join a series of four sessions of mutual sharing & support in a spiritual, caring, confidential setting. Our Mission: Provide a Christ-centered group experience Offer spiritual & emotional support a caring, compassionate, confidential atmosphere
2017 session dates: Sundays 12:00 noon– 1:15 p.m.
July 30, August 13, 20 and September 10 Meetings held: Parish Center/St. James Room
Registration required. Please contact Parish Center - 973-338-9190 All calls are confidential.
Remaining 2017 St Thomas September Club Sponsored Trips
The Club has had a great time so far with our Spring Trips. Our Trip to the Sands Casino in July is now Wait List only. We have a full bus, but we do get cancellations. Contact Fran Gardella to book our “Garden Trip” in August or our overnight Trip to the Finger Lakes in October. Phone: 848-448-4335 Email: [email protected]
Reeves Reed Arboretum, Lunch at Basilico Restaurant, Greenwood Gardens: Millburn 9:30am August 15th. $76 Per Person includes Entrance Fees & Tours of Aboretum and Gardens, Lunch & Gratuity at Restaurant, Bus, & Driver Tip. $20 Upon Sign-Up and balance due August 7th.
Finger Lakes New York: October 3rd thru October 5th
$388 per person (Based on Double Occupancy) Includes 2 Nights Lodging, Dinner & Gratuity at Belhurst Castle, 2 Breakfasts, Winery Tour & Tasting, Lake Cruise, Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack, Corning Museum of Glass, Willard Memorial Chapel, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, Wegman’s Marketplace, Bus, & Driver Tip. $20 Due upon Sign-Up, $108 by July 3rd, & balance of $260 by August 17th.
Religious Education News Summer CCD: A huge thank you to all those involved in making Summer CCD 2017 such a big success! Special thanks to our teachers: Kim Carrara, Monica Nader, Cheryl Anne Amendola, Michele Lisa, Dina, Gia, and Alyssa Pizzano, Maria De Rosa, Maria Timbie, Gail DeFalcon, Meghan Chell, Julie Buset, Laura Benkert, Elaine Tanamura, Gina Roman, Lauren Podkul, Paulina Parelli, Dena Vitali, Lisa Remler, Emily Donahue, Vicky Abplanalp, LJ Tice, Coreene Olaya, and Lauren Bsales. We also were blessed with countless parent volunteers and teenage helpers and Confirmation candidates all pitching in wherever they were needed. The 8th graders raised over $1,000 for the Bloomfield Animal Shelter with a Walk-a-thon and spent an exhausting day at the Community Food Bank of NJ helping to sort and box food donations. Thank you to all the parishioners who attended 11:30 mass daily – thanks for your patience – attendance grew to 300 during Summer CCD. Dates for Summer CCD 2018 are June 25 through July 6.
Fall CCD: We are beginning to make class lists for the fall so if you haven’t registered your child for classes please do so as soon as possible. Forms can be downloaded from our website at stachurchbloomfield.com. Classes for grades 3-8 run on Mondays from 3:40-5:00 and begin on September 18th. Classes for grades 1 and 2 run on Tuesdays from 3:40-5:00 and begin on September 19th. Please remember that CCD runs from grade 1 to grade 8 and in order for your child to be eligible to receive the sacraments they must attend each year. As always, volunteers are needed for all grades. If interested please call Tracey at 973-338-7400 or email her at [email protected]. Thank you!
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PARISH INFORMATION
Did you know FOR ST. THOMAS PARISH
Registration If you are presently not on our mailing list, receiving envelopes and the various parish mailings, the chances are that you are not a registered member of our parish. You are not automatically a registered member because you were married here or even if you were brought up here and lived in the parish with your parents–or went to school here. Membership is by formal registration only. Just call the Parish Center at (973) 338-9190 and let us know that you wish to register and the registration form will be mailed to you. Thank you.
How Do I Arrange a Wedding? Archdiocesan policy requires that arrangements be made with a Parish Priest at least one year before the wedding date. Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Center, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You should be a registered parishioner of St. Thomas in order to be married here.
"Time of Marriage" Well in advance of making other arrangements for your wedding, the time of your marriage should be arranged with one of the Parish Priests.
‘Directives’ You should consult one of the parish priests concerning the current Church law when a Catholic is marrying a person of another faith. All procedures for Marriage Preparation must still be followed, In preparation for Marriage here at Saint Thomas, you would ask you to be willing to follow the norms set by Canon (Church) Law, Archdiocesan and Parish Policy.
Baptisms We remind you to contact the parish at least three months prior to the Baptism of your child. We have scheduled various dates for Baptisms during the year. These schedules are published in the Bulletin and are available at the Parish Center. Baptism is a community celebration. Individual Baptisms are normally performed only in case of necessity.
PLANNED GIVING
Here are some ways You can help St. Thomas the Apostle Church continue its mission of serving God’s people. Give a gift of cash or check for general use or a specific purpose. Give a gift of stocks or bonds. There could be a significant tax advantage to you if there has been appreciation in their value and they are transferred to St. Thomas the Apostle Church. A bequest in your will assures that your possessions are distributed as you desire. When making a bequest, use the full legal name and address: Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Are You or a Loved One Going Into the Hospital?
We would like to visit our parishioners who are homebound, in the hospital or other health care facility. Because of patient confidentiality laws, however, the only way we can know is if someone informs us. Call the Parish Center at (973) 338-9190, leaving your name and number so we may return your call, or you may leave the information at the Parish Desk on Sunday mornings.
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