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September 3, 2017 • Twenty Second 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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Twenty Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Masses for the Week
Sunday, September 3 7:30 am For The People
9:00 am Pauline Ferrara – Friend
10:30 am Lawrence Kenney – Friend
12:00 pm Gerard & Vivian Stouch & Sons – Family
Monday, September 4
8:30 am Joseph Szajkowski – Sisters
Tuesday, September 5
7:30 am Lola Raimo – Bequest
11:30 am For the Protection of Babies in the Womb
Wednesday, September 6 7:30 am Vincent Dorazio – 1st Anniv. – Friend
11:30 am Nick Reciniello – Husband
Thursday, September 7 7:30 am Arnold Greenfield – Family
11:30 am Sophia McCoach – Family
Friday, September 8
7:30 am Salvatore Alfano – Family 11:30 am Brendan Boyle – Bequest
Saturday, September 9
8:30 am Lucy Insalaco – Friend
Sunday, September 10 Saturday, September 9 5:00 pm Thomas & Celia Casiere – Family
Sunday, September 10
7:30 am Anne & Joseph Dukiet – Family
9:00 am For The People
10:30 am Robert Dennin – Brother
12:00 pm Sarah & Gabriel Pastore – Parents/Dtr.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Gilbert Sprague, Audrey Delefeti, Nancy Salerno
REST IN PEACE
Nicola Masi, Casandra Stewart
SANCTUARY CANDLES
Church: Regina Duggan 1st Anniv.
Rectory: Al Garth
View this bulletin online at: http://stachurchbloomfield.com/bulletin
September 3, 2017
Today’s Gospel continues the story that began in last week’s Gospel. Simon Peter was called the “rock” upon which Jesus would build his Church, and yet Peter continues to show the limitations of his understanding of Jesus’ identity. Now that the disciples have acknowledged that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus confides in them the outcome of his ministry: he must suffer and die in Jerusalem to be raised on the third day. Peter rejects this prediction, and Jesus rebukes him severely, calling him “Satan.” In opposing this aspect of Jesus’ mission, Peter shows that he is no longer speaking based on the revelation from God but as a human being. Jesus then teaches all of the disciples about the difficult path of discipleship: to be Christ’s disciple is to follow in his way of the cross. Peter could not yet understand what it meant to call Jesus the Messiah. It is unlikely that the other disciples understood any better. Messianic expectations were a common aspect of first-century Judaism. Under Roman occupation, many in Israel hoped and prayed that God would send a Messiah to free the Jews from Roman oppression. The common view was that the Messiah would be a political figure, a king that would free Israel from Roman rule. This is perhaps what Peter envisioned when he was led to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. In this passage, however, Jesus is beginning to teach his disciples that he would be the Messiah in a different way. Jesus would be more like the suffering servant described by the prophet Isaiah than the political liberator. Those who would be Jesus' disciples would be called to a similar life of service. Perhaps this is what Peter feared most in Jesus’ prediction of his Passion. He whom Jesus had called “rock” would also be called upon to offer himself in sacrifice and service to others. Christian leaders today are still called to sacrifice and serve others as Jesus did.
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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 August 27 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 $13,213.
Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $856,000 $139,175 $716,825
The year to date amount is negative by $11,881 as of week number 9 in our budget year.
WELLNESS MINISTRY Blood Pressure Screening
Sunday, September 17
St. Peter Room, Parish Center 8am to 12 noon
Everyone is invited. Please feel free to ask for nurse advice during your meeting with one of our nurses.
All Are Invited to Pray the Rosary
The Rosary Society will meet in the Church to pray the Rosary at 7pm on the following days:
September 11, October 2, November 6 (Mass for deceased Rosarians), December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 9, May 7, June 4
Meetings follow in the Parish Center
Attention Confirmation Parents
Confirmation Dates A thru L:
October 22nd at 3pm M thru Z:
October 29nd at 3pm
WELLNESS MINISTRY
St. Thomas the Apostle Annual Blood Drive
Sunday, September 17 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Herron Hall
It’s time to think and pray about giving blood. If you have never given, please consider this gift of
life. Subsequent bulletin notices will give you details for preparation. We hope to see you there.
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.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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Beyond Cornerstone Service Please pray with us
You came to give first place to the last, those left behind, misunderstood and undervalued. You came to give a Lord God, You came to give honor to the least, those forgotten, overlooked and misjudged. warm welcome to the lost, those who are orphaned, abandoned and destitute.
Help us to be your ears to listen to their cries. Help us to be your voice speaking out love and acceptance. Help us to be your feet walking beside those in need. Help us to be your hands to clothe, feed and shelter them.
You came for the least, the lost and last of this world. Lord, hear our prayer.
We’ve made several successful visits to St. Augustine’s soup kitchen over the summer and have already committed to several more visits in the coming months. You may donate to this Ministry by writing a check to St. Thomas Parish---please note on the check that it is for the SOUP KITCHEN. Mark the envelope “Beyond Cornerstone service soup kitchen--- att. Alicia Your donation may be dropped off at the Parish center or placed in the Sunday collection basket. Many thanks for your continuing support through prayers and help.
Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection
ALL MEN are invited Monday, September 11 at 7:30pm in St. James room
Join a group of ordinary men and spend 90 minutes reflecting on Sunday Scripture and Readings of the coming week. We’ll discuss Church teaching within the readings and learn something of what was going on at that time. Share the extraordinary Word of God and together we can learn more about our beautiful Catholic faith.
The September Club September Club resumes its weekly Meetings on
Monday, September 11th with our End of Summer/Welcome Back “Picnic”.
In addition to regular meetings with activities, we sponsor special events and trips. If you would like to join
us for some fun and fellowship, call Roz Frunzi at 973-785-0576 for more information or contact her via email
2017 - 2018 Meeting Dates Sept 11th, 18th, & 25th
Oct 2nd, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
Nov 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
Dec 4th & Dec 11th
Jan 8th, 22nd, & 29th Feb 5th, 12th, & 26th
March 5th, 12th, & 19th
April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
May 7th, 14th, & 21st June 4th, 11th, & 18th
The September Club meets on Mondays from 11:30 until 2:30pm in the St Peter’s Room of the Parish Center and is open to all seniors (55+). You are
welcome to visit a meeting any time, just call Roz so we can introduce you and order for you if it’s a
Monday we’re serving lunch.
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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.
September 10 Meetings held: Parish Center/St. James Room
Registration required. Please contact Parish Center - 973-338-9190 All calls are confidential.
Fall CCD News 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!
“Care for Our Common Home” Discussion Group
will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Matthew Room
on the following Thursdays in 2017:
September 7, October 5, November 2 and
December 7. Please join us to discuss Measures we can take to
live the spirit of Pope Francis’ Encyclical, Laudate Si.
For more information, please call Joyce Cupoli: 973-699-7268
MUSIC MINISTRY St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Have you been thinking about joining our St. Thomas the Apostle Music Ministry?
Why not this Fall?
Now is a very good time to consider serving through this important and fulfilling ministry! Please call the Music office at 973-338-9190 ext 134 and leave your contact information for Nancy Cardone to find out how to get started! You may also fill out the form below and drop off or mail to the Parish Center. Participation is flexible and you need not feel locked in to one mass time every week. The benefits of being in a choir – truly Small Christian Communities ------are so personal and rewarding. You won’t know if it is right for you until you give it a try! + + + + + + + Through a special designated gift we are pleased to welcome back singer and worship guitarist, Mark Mattheis, on August 13th [10:30 mass] and again August 27th [10:30 mass]. Many of you will remember Mark’s faith-filled style of singing and playing when he provided vocal and guitar leading with our Gabriel Youth Choir of teen singers. He also sang “Pastures of the Lord’ by Curtis Stephan with the orchestra at our Memorial Concert in 2015. Mark and his wife Samantha and their two small sons live in South Orange. Mark will be joining us for two 10:30 masses each month which will include some new and more contemporary praise and worship style Catholic songs. He also knows many of the songs we use regularly! Please come up to say hello to Mark when you see him! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I would like to attend a rehearsal to see if I might be interested in this ministry: Name _____________________________________________ Email:________________@_________ Cell______________ I prefer mainly traditional music _____ more contemporary style praise songs____________________ I only attend this mass time _______________ I am flexible about mass times, usually [pick 2] SAT 5:00 pm _____ Sunday-- 9 am _____ 10:30 am _____ 12 noon ______ [no choirs at 7:30] My children participate in travel soccer______Fall ______ Winter_____ Spring____ all season_______ What is one of your favorite church songs/hymns? ____________________________________ Please drop off or mail to Music Office /St. Thomas the Apostle Church/60 Byrd Ave/ Bloomfield NJ07003
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You Can Attend the Pallium Mass
The pallium (derived from the Roman pallium or palla, a woolen cloak) is an ecclesiastical vestment in the Catholic Church, originally peculiar to the Pope, but for many centuries bestowed by him on metropolitans and primates as a symbol of the jurisdiction delegated to them by the Holy See. Our own Cardinal Archbishop Joseph Tobin will receive the Pallium sent to him by Pope Francis at our own Cathedral on Thursday, September 14 at 2:00pm. This ceremony is rarely, if ever, seen by most Catholics. You have an opportunity to be present for this special event. Those who wish to attend should: 1. Call the Parish Center at 973-338-9190 2. Give the names of those who will attend the Pallium Mass 3. Arrive for seating at the Cathedral Basilica by 1:00pm
Wellness Ministry
Please join the parish nurses in wishing Mary Stark a Happy Birthday.
Mary, one of the founders of this Ministry, has for many years dedicated her
professional talent to everyone she touched. Let us remember her in our prayers as she
recovers from a recent illness at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home.
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