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Rectory Office
Phone: 860-628-4713 Fax: 860-628-7341 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Sites: www.stthomassouthington.org www.facebook.com/groups/104009621923
St. Thomas Convent
Address: 20 Eden Place Southington, CT Phone: 860-621-1904
Office of Religious Education
Phone: 860-628-9679 E-mail: [email protected]
Southington Catholic School
Address: 133 Bristol Street Southington, CT Phone: 860-628-2485 Web Site: www.southingtoncathlolicschool.org
May 12, 2019
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Mothers’ Day
Saint Thomas Church 99 Bristol Street, Southington, CT 06489-4599
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:35).”
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM (Church)
Sunday: 7:30AM & 10:00AM (Church)
Weekday Mass Schedule Monday & Tuesday: 7:30AM(Chapel) Thursday & Friday:12:10PM (Chapel)
Saturday 8:00AM (Chapel)
Our Parish Mission Statement
We, the Roman Catholic faithful of St. Thomas parish, nourished by God’s Word and by the
Sacraments, welcome and serve the Family of God. Through evangelization, education, and spiritual
development, we demonstrate the true meaning of God’s love by living in the image of Christ.
Parish Staff
Priests Rev. Joseph R. Cronin—Pastor [email protected] Rev. John E. Cockayne—(Senior Status)
Deacons Angelo J. Coppola—(Senior Status) Vincent J. Raby
Music Ministry Emil Kopcha—Director Kathy Kopcha—Assistant
Office Manager Heidi Malley
Business Manager Marc Ingriselli
Trustees Susan Howard Paul Miano
Plant Manager Casey Potthoff
Custodial Staff Daniel Conant Bonnie Guimond Marty Lopatosky Harry Masterbone
Director of Religious Ed. Sr. Marie Roccapriore, MPF
Southington Catholic School
Principal Eileen Sampiere
Office Manager Loretta Putala
Advancement Director Mary Alexander
Sanctuary Candles
Church: The Confirmandi
Chapel: The Oppressed
Rectory Office Hours Monday—Friday 8AM-4PM
SATURDAY, MAY 11—Easter Weekday
8:00AM Gemma Volpe & Maria Renzi Requested by
Luisa Renzi
4:00PM Joann Watts Requested by husband Ray Watts
SUNDAY, MAY 12—Fourth Sunday of Easter
7:30AM Deceased Members of the Spinello Family Requested by family
10:00AM Mary DelChiaro & Delores Ambrose Requested by Elaine Ainsworth
MONDAY, May 13—Our Lady of Fatima
7:30AM Dorothy Bianchini Requested by Larry LaCombe
TUESDAY, May 14—St. Matthias
7:30AM Albert Coppola, Sr. Requested by the family
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15—St. Isidore the Farmer
NO MASS ON WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAY, MAY 16—Easter Weekday
12:10PM Antonio & Concetta Leonetti Requested by
Mario Leonetti & family
FRIDAY, MAY 17—Easter Weekday
12:10PM Mary Beth McGloin Requested by her sister Heidi
SATURDAY, MAY 18—St. John I
8:00AM Vincenzo & Maria Zacchia, & Guarino Zacchia Requested by Angie Zacchia
4:00PM Robert Gionfriddo Requested by his wife
SUNDAY, MAY 19—Fifth Sunday of Easter
7:30AM Joseph DePaolo—Birthday Remembrance Requested by Pamela DePaolo
10:00AM Rocco Calabrese Requested by wife & family
Father Joe’s Notes My dear friends,
This weekend, the Church celebrates
Good Shepherd Sunday. Every Fourth
Sunday of Easter, we hear about Jesus,
the Good Shepherd. (That explains the
picture on the cover of the bulletin!)
Christ gathers his flock, protects and
defends them, nourishes them, guides
them, and loves them. We thank the
Lord for his merciful care for us, and
pray that we follow him well as we
walk the way of salvation together. It’s
also a great image for Mothers’ Day,
which we celebrate this weekend.
We wish all you mothers a Happy Mothers’ Day. We
honor the women who, like the Good Shepherd, do so
much to give us life, teach us, care for us, and love us. I
think of my own mother who had eight of us and twelve
grandchildren, making sure each of us knew we hold a
special place in her heart. I think of the single mother
who bears the burden of raising children alone. I think
of the step-mother who tries to find a special place in
the life of a child she loves, while trying to tread lightly.
I think of the mother who made the painful choice to
give up a baby, knowing it would be better for the child
to be part of a family where people could devote more
time and attention. I think of the adoptive and foster
mothers who take children to whom they did not give
birth, but love them as if they had. I think of the women
who never were able to have the children they desired,
but still strive to love the children in their lives without
showing their pain. I think of the godmothers who
witness the power of faith in Christ to the children
specially entrusted to them. I think of all
those mothers who have to find time for their
family while always juggling their careers,
education, community commitments, and the
care of extended family. They often give so
much that they have little or no time for
themselves. To all the wide variety of
mothers out there, thank you for all you have
done and continue to do. God bless you all!
On Mothers’ Day, we thank our mothers
and all the women out there who model the
image of love to us in myriad ways. If God
is love, you bring that image to life for each
of us every day. You are good shepherds guiding the
flock of the Lord entrusted to you. My prayer is that
your children know and understand all you have done.
May the Holy Spirit continue to pour blessings upon
you as you endeavor to gather and tend the flock.
Gratefully yours in Christ, Fr. Joe
Question: Father, on which side was Jesus pierced on the
cross, his right or left?
Answer: Well, we cannot say for certain. Some people like
to give a definitive answer, but there is no answer in
Scripture. The detail is lacking in the first three Gospels
written. Only John includes the event, and there he simply
wrote: “But when they came to Jesus and saw he was already
dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his
lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed
out.” We are told that his side is pierced by the lance, but it
doesn’t say which side. Some argue for the right side, as this
is the side of blessing. Since those blest by Jesus are at his
right hand, blood and water flowing from his right side upon
them would be important. Others argue it had to be the left
side, for the heart would sit in a way that would allow more
blood to flow out if it were not beating, since the bottom of
the heart sits slightly to the left of center; however, the heart
is in the center of the chest. It is accessible from either side
and difference of blood pooling would be minimal on either
side. Some argue for the left since all things in the Roman
military were done right handed. A soldier would have thrust
up into Jesus’ left side. (This only applies if the assumption
is the soldier were in front of the cross and not behind it.)
We can speculate all we want, but we will just never know.
Just accept that Jesus Christ died for you and that blessings
of mercy and love flow from his heart for us. That’s enough!
Ask Father
Readings for the week of May 12, 2019
Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5 [3c]/
Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30
Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3, 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [8]/
Jn 15:9-17
Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 [4]/
Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/
Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/
Jn 14:1-6
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/
Jn 14:7-14
Next Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13
[cf. 1]/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Parish Information Devotions & Groups
Holy Hours In the chapel—rectory basement
Tuesdays: 11:00AM—Noon (for vocations)
Thursdays: 11:00AM—Noon (with Benediction)
Eucharistic Adoration In the chapel—rectory basement
Thursdays 8:00AM—11:00AM
Miraculous Medal Novena In the chapel—rectory basement
Tuesdays at 7:00PM
Italian Rosary Group First Tuesday of each month—7:30PM (Parish Center)
Lap Blanket Ministry Parishioners make blankets for patients in local health
care facilities . Anyone who crochets is invited to join
us in the church basement. One Wednesday Evening a
month 7:00-8:15PM. Next meeting —May 29th.
Ladies Guild The Ladies Guild meets the first Monday
of each month in the church basement at
7PM. They host hospitality after Sunday
Masses the first Sunday of each month.
Bible Study Group We have finished our study of
Genesis and will take the summer
off. We will be reading Exodus in
the Fall. Plan to join us!
Thursdays at 1:30PM and 7:00PM
In the Chapel (Rectory basement)
(Both classes cover the same material—you need only attend one)
Sacraments
Baptism Parents, contact the rectory to schedule a
baptism. There’s a preparation meeting for
parents having their first child baptized.
RCIA—Adult Sacraments Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, give us a call!
Reconciliation Confessions are Saturday from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM
in the reconciliation room in the church, or you could
call to make an appointment with Father Joe.
Marriage We need six months for marriage preparation. Couples
should contact Father Joe to schedule a meeting.
Sacrament of the Sick Should you, or someone you know, need an anointing,
please call Father Joe at the rectory to schedule a visit.
Homebound / Hospital Please, contact the rectory if you or a
family member is homebound or in the
hospital. We can arrange for a
Eucharistic Minister to bring you the
Blessed Sacrament at home.
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St. Thomas Cemetery
If you or your family are looking to purchase a plot or
niche in the columbarium, give us a call in the rectory
office. We will have our Plant Manager, Casey Pottoff,
meet with you and explain the options for graves and
markers. Please, call the rectory to schedule a meeting.
Sponsor Certificates
They’re available in the sacristy or in the rectory office.
You must be an active parishioner, registered with our
parish for at least 6 months. The use of the envelopes helps
verify that you’re an active parishioners. You must also
have completed your Sacraments of Initiation and be in a
valid marriage. If you have question, call us.
New Parishioners
Welcome to St. Thomas! We’re delighted to have you join
us. Introduce yourself to Father or the Deacons after Mass.
Parish registration forms are available in the sacristy and
the rectory office. Take one for the family, and a separate
form for each member. Once completed, mail them to us
or drop them in the collection basket.
Collections for May 5th
Weekly—$7109 / Rice Bowls—$1051 / Online—$1237
† Southington Catholic School †
St. Thomas Religious Ed. † Congratulations to our
Confirmandi!
This past Friday, our teens and several adults received
the Sacrament of Confirmation at a ceremony in Our
Lady of Mercy Parish in Plainville. Their catechists
have worked hard to prepare them. We pray that they
grow in their love and devotion to the Holy Spirit who
has been bestowed in a special way upon them. We
look forward to seeing them with us at Mass and
getting involved with the parish. Please, continue to
keep them in your prayers! God bless you all!
Southington Catholic School
has what you want
for your children!
We have small class sizes.
Our middle school students
test, on average, two grade
levels ahead of their peers.
Our students learn to read
and write in cursive, and how to
compose paragraphs and essays.
Our pre-K is an academic program that
prepares students to be kindergarten ready.
We have a welcoming atmosphere and our
students are kind to each other and to adults.
We are enrolling now for the
2019—2020 academic year. Give us a call! Feel free to ask us questions
about the school or to take a tour. Arrange to
have your child shadow a class for a day.
HELP OUR SCHOOL!!!
MATCHING GRANTS Does your employer
participate in a “matching”
donor program? Several
large corporations in our
region will match your
donation to a verified non-
profit, such as a Catholic
school. Is your company
one that will reward their
employees for volunteer
hours to a non-profit? You might be surprised!
Please call the Advancement Office (860-628-
2485 ext 114) at Southington Catholic School
for more information on how you can partner in
supporting Catholic education in our town.
OUR STUDENTS THANK YOU!
Congratulations
Raffle Winners
Southington Catholic School held it’s money
raffle on Friday, April 26th. We congratulate
our winners:
$2,000—Michele Jaruis
$1,000—Donna Theriault
$500—Michael Owsianko
$250—Joe Lagosz
$250—Stacy Tufts
Thanks to all who participated. We’re grateful
for your support. God bless you!
Knights of Columbus
The K of C Council 15 will be
holding a membership drive at
St. Aloysius Church on Saturday,
May 18th & Sunday, May 19th
after all Masses. Consider joining
a group of fantastic gentlemen
who believe in our founding
principles of Charity, Unity and
Fraternity. The Knights of Columbus Council 15 will
be hosting a Holy Hour and Rosary at St. Thomas
Church on Sunday, May 19th beginning at 7:00pm. All
are invited to participate.
BIRTHRIGHT ROSES FOR LIFE EVENT
THIS WEEKEND, in honor of all mothers,
colorful silk roses will be available at every
one of our parish’s entrances, after all the
masses. A donation of $1 per rose is requested
to help Birthright in its work to support
women, the pre-born and their needy families.
Birthright gives girls and women the
confidential and practical support they need to
choose life for their unborn children. Thank
you very much for your support.
Let’s Celebrate Fr. Joe’s Birthday!
The sock drive was such a huge success last year, so the Ladies Guild has decided to collect new towels this year., in honor of Fr. Joe’s Birthday and Ordination Anniversary. We are accepting bath, hand, and face towels. All donations will be given to homeless shelters and community service centers for those in need. There will be a donation box at the ramp door entrance throughout the month of May. Thank you for your support. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary, Fr. Joe,! Thank you all for your support!
Pastoral Council Meeting
THIS MONDAY, 7:30pm in the parish center. Any
parishioner with a question or concern is encouraged to call
one of the Pastoral Council members, or email by going to
the parish Web page. The members of the Pastoral Council
include: Dan Vendetti 860-621-7808, Joe DellaPorta 860-
628-8703, Diane Snow 860-869-4197, Kathleen Baldwin
860-628-8465, Michael Casey 860-628-8473, Larry Ryan
860-621-2443, Walter Kustra 860-302-1936, Sonya Jelks
860-325-0124, Sara Nadeau 860-620-4559. The ex-officio
members are Fr. Joseph Cronin ,Sr. Marie, D.R.E., Eileen
Sampiere, Deacon Angelo Coppola, Deacon Vinny Raby.
Paul Miano and Susan Howard Parish Trustees.
Ladies Guild Scholarship Dinner
Our Scholarship Banquet is scheduled
at The Manor Inn on May 20th at
6:30pm. A buffet dinner with dessert
for $30.00 is offered to any parishioner
who would like to join us and celebrate
with our recipient and his family. Contact: Heidi at
860-628-4713 or [email protected] to
make your reservation.
MEMORIAL DAY MASS
A Mass for the deceased
members of St. Thomas
Parish will be celebrated
at the cemetery on
Memorial Day, Monday,
May 27th at 9:00 AM
Those attending are
asked to bring their own
lawn chairs. In the event
of rain, the Mass will be
celebrated in the church.
Solace and Peace
Our next meeting will be on this
Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30pm in the
meeting room in the Parish Center.
Thankyou Breakfast Southington Catholic
School would like to
thank our parishioners for
their support of the school
raffle by hosting a
continental breakfast after
both Masses on Sunday,
May 19th, in the church
basement. Please join
them for breakfast.
Della Vecchia Funeral Home 860-628-2293 www.dellavecchiafh.com
Manor Inn 860-628-9877 Manorinnrestaurant.com
Al Joy Tire Service 860-628-2728
Youssef B. Khawaja, MD Internal Medicine & Endocrinology
860-621-9353
Plantsville Funeral Home 860-621-4656
www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com
Giovanni’s Pizzeria 860-621-2299
Dow Gutters 860-726-0045
Landscapes Unlimited Residential and Commercial 860-621-7820
Pest Control 2000,LLC 860-628-8783
Ragozzino’s Deli & Catering 860-621-6979
Serfafino Pharmacy, INC 860-628-7979
www.stores.healthmart.com/serafinopharmacy
Religious Teachers Filippini 860-621-1904 www.filippiniusa.org
Waste Material Trucking Company, INC Residential & Commercial 860-747-6816
Showcase Realty Inc. 176 North Main Street—Southington 860-276-2000
Patrick Baker & Sons Religious goods and supplies
1-800-243-6385 www.ChurchGoods.com
PN Auto Body & Repair 860-793-1999
V.Nanfito Remodeling & Repairs 860-621-6898
CV Tool Company 860-621-0494
Volpe & Sons Automotive 860-628-0067
Della Porta EyeCare, LLC 860-582-0702 www.bristoleyes.com
Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care 203-238-1441 www.FranciscanHC.org
Paul Gregory’s—Bistro & Catering 860-621-9999
Plantsville Family Dental 860-621-2700 www.plantsvillefamily dental.com
Connecticut Casualty Company 1-800-922-2886 www.ctcasualty.com
Catholic Cemeteries Association of the
Archdiocese of Hartford, Inc.
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Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Keller
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Martin & Della Burava
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Joseph & Louise Letz
Louise Eisenbeiser
Joe & Mary Zacchia
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Perillo family
Fragola family
Zacchio family
Angela Melican
Easter Flower Remembrances
Lauren Bernier
Martin & Bridget Maloney
Cornelius & Pauline Ryan
Anthony Vecchio
Maria & Gaetano Sabino
Vecchio & Sabino family
Pandolfo & Ciirillo family
Nicola & Saveria Sabino
Dolores Stafko
Pris & Andy Demery
Linda Stafko
John & Julia Lalla
John & Florence Lalla
Sam & Antoinette
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Thomas Nedryka & family
Francis Galliher & family
Mr. & Mrs. Pasco Carbone
Virginia Dearborn
Votino family
Salvati family
John & Mary Czerwienski
Jon & Freda Beauchene
Patti Yorski
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Yorski
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Maiorano
Joseph A. DePaolo
Edward Naughton
Vera Pandolfi
Otello Pandolfi
Mary Kopcha
John Kopcha
Ralph Torelli
Robert Serbin
John & Stella Serbin
Joan Henninger
William Brennan, Jr.
Aniello Perone
Domenic & Maria Palazzo
Peter & Mattia Rappoccio
Robert Kane family
Frank Nevelos
Joseph & Anna Dlugos
Robert Pelegano
James Camare
John J. Kane
Peter Roccapriore
Linda O’Connell
Elizabeth Longo
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DiCaprio family
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