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Whatever your status in the Church, whatever your family/marital situation, whatever your religious affiliation,
whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, you are invited, �
welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here in the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas the Apostle!�
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish & School �
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME�
Pastor�
Rev. Jerome A. Johnson �
Parochial Vicars�
Rev. Frank W. Fellrath �
Rev. Anthony Dukru�
JULY 5, 2020�
PEACE & WELCOME!�
� � � � � Celebration of Mass �
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� Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm & 5:30pm � Weekday: (Pastoral Center Chapel)�
� Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am & � Monday � Friday: 8:15am �
� � 12:00Noon� � � Monday � Thursday: 7:00pm*�
� � � � � � First Friday � 7:00pm�
� � � � Saturday � 8:15am�
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*Mondays: Celebrated in church with Miraculous Medal Novena�
� Parish Office: Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732.251.4946 �
� � Website: www.saintthomasob.com �
Deacons�
Robert Bonfante, Sr. �
Patrick W. Hearty�
Joseph C. Tobin�
Scott D. Titmas, Sr. �
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School Principal�
Annette Pioppo�
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PREP Director�
Ms. Debbie Yesis�
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Director Sacred Music/Liturgy�
Mr. Justin Connors�
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT�
“To make disciples, as we �
know, love and serve God �
and one another.”�
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish & School �
TWENTY�SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME� OCTOBER 4, 2020�
Pastor�
Rev. Jerome A. Johnson �
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Parochial Vicar�
Rev. Frank W. Fellrath �
Rev. Nalaka Silva�
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Deacons�
Robert Bonfante, Sr. �
Patrick W. Hearty�
Joseph C. Tobin�
Scott D. Titmas, Sr. �
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School Principal�
Annette Pioppo�
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PREP Director�
Ms. Debbie Yesis�
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Director Sacred Music/Liturgy�
Mr. Justin Connors�
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT�
“To make disciples, as we �
know, love and serve God �
and one another.”�
� � � � � Celebration of Mass �
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Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm � Weekday: �
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am &� � Monday � Friday: 8:00am & 12:15pm*�
� � 12:00Noon � � First Friday Adoration 11:00am �12:00pm��
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*Mondays: Celebrated in church with Miraculous Medal Novena�
� Parish Office: Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732.251.4946 �
� � Website: www.saintthomasob.com �
PEACE & WELCOME!�
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Whatever your status in the Church, whatever your family/marital situation, whatever your religious affiliation,
whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, you are invited, �
welcomed, accepted, loved and respected here in the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas the Apostle!�
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TWENTY�SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME�
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OCTOBER 4, 2020 �
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SATURDAY OCTOBER 03 �
� Vigil �
4:00pm� Raymond Quava r/o Albrecht Family�
� Joan Rocks r/o Nerine D’Mello�
Evelyn Lester r/o Susan/Michael Walsh �
SUNDAY OCTOBER 04 � TWENTY�SEVENTH SUNDAY �
� � � IN ORDINARY TIME �
8:00am� Shelby Candace Baez r/o Parents�
10:00am� Maria Buffolino r/o Kathy/Bob Nadramia�
Melissa Gabriel r/o Gabriel Family�
12:00pm Parishioners, Living and Deceased� �
MONDAY OCTOBER 05 � Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos,�
� � � Priest �
8:00am� Sally Lo2us r/o Loughlin Family �
12:15pm Dorothy Wood r/o Mark/Mary Agolia�
TUESDAY OCTOBER 06 � St. Bruno, Priest; Blessed Marie
� � � Rose Durocher, Virgin�
8:00am� Edna Sal4ng r/o DeSello Family�
12:15pm Raymond Quava r/o Aunt Mary/Uncle Jim �
WEDNESDAY OCTOVER 07 � Our Lady of the Rosary� �
8:00am� Maurice Simon r/o wife, Susan �
12:15pm Maria Marrero r/o Nellie/Marty � �
THURSDAY OCTOBER 08 �
8:00am� Steven Cappiello r/o Victoria Tengelics�
12:15pm Lily Dias r/o D’Mello Family� � � �
FRIDAY OCTOBER 09 � St. Denis, Bishop/Companions/
� Martyrs; St. John Leonardi, Priest�
8:00am� Ann Safchinsky r/o Bob/Carol Safchinsky�
12:15pm Int. Patricia Barabas r/o Family �
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10�
� Vigil �
4:00pm� Paul Colon r/o Bar4lone Family�
� Parishioners, Living and Deceased�
Vincent/Josephine Torricelli r/o Rosalie Federico �
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11 � TWENTY�EIGHT SUNDAY �
� � � IN ORDINARY TIME �
8:00am� William Anderson r/o Lisa Marzella �
10:00am� Valen4ne Steinmetz r/o Bob/Carol Safchinsky�
Joseph/Carmela Gonnello r/o Deacon Bob�
12:00pm Alois Bendekovitz r/o daughter, Susan�
Welcome to the Parish Family of St. Thomas!
If you are new to the community, Welcome! We are grate-
ful to the Lord for your presence with us, and look forward
to including you in all areas of parish life. Please take a
moment to stop by the Parish Office and register with us.
After Mass, please introduce yourself to Father Jay or
Father Frank, or Fr. Nalaka. Registering and using your
envelopes makes it easier for us to provide documentation,
such as a certificate for sponsoring a child for Baptism or
Confirmation or to arrange for a wedding. So please
register... and Welcome!
Parish Office : One St. Thomas Plaza�
� Old Bridge, NJ 08857�
� Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732.251.4946�
Office Hours: Monday�Friday 9:00am�4:00pm�
Saturday�Sunday 11:00am�1:30pm�
(Lunch 12:30pm�1:30pm approx.)�
School Tel: � 732.251.4812�
PREP Tel:� 732.251.1660�
Contact Informa�on:
Website: www.sain�homasob.com�
www.facebook.com/pages/St�Thomas�the�Apostle�Church�Old�
Bridge�NJ�
Parish Office Staff �
Business Administrator:� � Ms. Michelle Loney�
Parish Secretary:�� � Ms. Kris2ne Yuhas�
Recep2on/Bingo Coordinator: Ms. Angelica Gangemi �
Bulle2n Editor:� Ms. Nellie Moran�
Sacramental Information �
BAPTISMS: (1:30pm, most Sundays) The Church calls
GODPARENTS, to be practicing Catholics, examples of Christ�
centered living today. All Godparents should submit Sponsor
letters from their Parish ASAP�but no later than three weeks
before the scheduled Baptism. PARENTS must attend a Baptis-
mal Preparation Session. (Registration is required.) �
MARRIAGES: �
Arrangements must be made at least one year in advance�before
any social plans. Either the bride or groom must be a registered
member of our parish. Once a marriage questionnaire (available in
Pastoral Center) is completed/returned, a Parish Priest or Deacon
will then contact the couple.�
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
In case of dangerous illness or accident, phone the Pastoral Center. A
communal celebration of the Sacrament is held each year in the
Spring. �
PENANCE: Individual Confessions most Saturdays, 12:30pm and
immediately following 5:30pm Mass. Communal Penance during
Lent/Advent with visiting clergy.�
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Parishioners desiring the
Sacraments, please contact Pastoral Center.�
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� REMEMBERING LOVED ONES . . .�
Sanctuary Candle/Mary Candle, (lit for one week in church/
chapel, available during daytime in Pastoral Center). �
Wall of Remembrance: Honor your Loved ones with a can-
dle that burns for one year and has a plaque under the candle in
the church. �
DECEASED + LOVED ONES�
Jean Cicchetti, Alfred Trojankowsky, Patrick Russo, �
Richard Kozlowski, Mary Dragun, Dominick Botte, Jr. �
Patricia A. Duane �
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OCTOBER 4, 2020�
PARISH SUPPORT
Here at STA we encourage you to be �
Christian Stewards, using everything God has given us�
time, talent, treasure�to serve Him gratefully. �
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You may mail in your weekly donation to:�
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St. Thomas Church�
1 St. Thomas Plaza�
Old Bridge, NJ 08857�
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Parish GoFundMe Page: �
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www.gofundme.com/f/weekly�parish�offering Online Giv-
ing... Visit our website to get started:
www.saintthomasob.com. �
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Last week’s Collection: $ 4,513 (19: 10,681)�
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FOOD PANTRY ITEMS NEEDED!�
We are in need of the following items: �
Chef Boyardee (any variety), Pasta/spaghetti,
Pasta sauce, Canned chicken soup, Bottled wa-
ter, Juice boxes, Canned tuna, Canned chicken, Mac’n
cheese, Grape jelly. Please be sure your items are not used
and do not carry expired dates! Thank you for your �
generosity.�
ADULT CONFIRMATION�
Any adult, 18 years of age or older, who has re-
ceived First Communion but not Confirmation, and
is interested in Adult Confirmation, please contact
Fr. Frank at the Parish Office �732.251.4000.
Confirmation will be scheduled for late fall. Date to be
announced.�
LAZARUS MINISTRY�
The Lazarus Ministry here at St. Thomas the
Apostle is comprised of Catholics who give their
time in order to assist other parishioners through
the difficult times of loss. They assist families with the
preparation of the Funeral Mass. We are always looking
for volunteers who are available to help when these �
Masses come up. If you are interested, contact Deacon
Pat at 732.251.4000 ext. 8218.�
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be �
comforted” (Matthew 5:4). �
BLESSING OF ANIMALS�
The annual blessing of animals in honor of St.
Francis of Assisi today Sunday, October 4, at
12:45pm at the Grotto. �
‘It is no use walking anywhere to preach, unless our
walking is our preaching’�
�St. Francis of Assisi�
MEMORIAL GIFT AVAILABLE�
The Altar Bread and Wine (weekend) are avail-
able in memory of your Loved Ones. With a
$25 offering, your Loved One will be acknowl-
edged in the bulletin. �
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES�
October 5, 2020�
Monday October 5th, Confirmations candidates
only will gather in the church at 7:00pm for a
Prayer Service with Father Jay. This will be the official
start of our year of Confirmation preparation. We will
have a guest speaker, Fr. Edmund Luciano. This is for the
candidate only and all will be seated according to the
socially distanced guidelines of our parish. Our gathering
is scheduled to end at 8:00pm. Again, this is just for the
student. All paperwork will be explained. There will be
a link for those who are unable to attend that night.�
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE�
100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION �
1921 � 2021�
To help celebrate our parish’s 100th Anniversary, we are
looking for pictures of parishioners and parish events, both
past and present. If you have any pictures you would like
to share with us, please drop them off at the parish office
with your name, phone number and email address so we
may return them to you.�
100th ANNIVERSARY MASS�
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH �
10:00AM�
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As you know in October of 2021 we will celebrate our
100th Anniversary! To begin our yearlong celebration, on
the weekend of October 18th we will have a Special Mass.
For that particular weekend only, we will have a 4pm vigil
Mass and a 10am Mass Sunday morning. At the 10am
Mass Sunday morning we will officially kick�off our Anni-
versary, so we would like to gather as many parishioners
as we can at this special Mass to celebrate together as
ONE parish family. If the numbers are greater than 150
people for the 10am Special Mass (and we certainly hope
this is the case!), the Mass will be celebrated outside (with
rain date if needed of October 25th) where you can bring
your own chair to the field in the back of the Pastoral Cen-
ter. We will keep you updated as the reservations come in
and will determine if the Mass will be in the church or out-
side to accommodate more people. �
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TWENTY�SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME�
SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PRAYER�
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“Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you very much. I beg you to
spare the life of (baby’s name) the unborn �
baby that I have spiritually adopted �
who is in danger of abortion”�
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�Prayer of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen�
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Month 8�
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Thank you for praying for me.�
I am 8 months old now. I’ve got long fingernails and�
I’m busy getting ready for my birthday, and I can’t wait to
see my Mom and Dad. Thanks to you and your prayers, �
I’ll see them soon.�
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As of Monday, September 14, daily Mass will be at 8:00am
and 12:15pm. Only the 12:15pm will be livestreamed.�
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Adoration on First Fridays from 11:00am � 12:00pm in the
church, excluding Fridays when there is a funeral. �
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Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at the Fatima
Shrine 12:30pm.�
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Numbers increased to 150 for weekend Masses. Please con-
tinue to sign up via website or phone the parish office so we
may plan accordingly for seating. www.saintthomasob.com �
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Weekend Masses remain the same. Saturday 4:00pm,
Sunday 8:00am,10:00am,12:00pm (after the 12:00pm distri-
bution of Holy Communion to cars weather permitting).
You must wear a mask and be socially distanced!�
All Masses continue to be streamed via Facebook or
YouTube.�
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For the most current updates, please refer to our website:
www.saintthomasob.com or visit our Facebook page.�
MASS OF REMEMRANCE�
Monday, November 2 at 7:00pm�
A special Mass of Remembrance will be cele-
brated Monday, November 2, 2020 at 7:00pm in our
church. During this liturgy, we will remember by name
parishioner who died during this past year. There will be a
limit of two people per family this year. Church capacity is
150 persons at this time. Please call the Pastoral Center
732.251.4000 before October 28 to register . There will
be no reception this year because of the pandemic. �
Registration is required.�
CALENDAR RAFFLE � SEPTEMBER 1�SEPTEMBER 30�
MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS TREES
� 2ND ANNUAL �
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“Light up the Season”�
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St. Thomas the Apostle is sponsoring a fundraiser that will
allow you to memorialize a Christmas tree in honor of
your loved ones, living or deceased. The trees will be
placed on the parish grounds around the St. Thomas stat-
ue. The trees are live, 6 foot trees. Each tree will be light-
ed and have a memorial sign remembering your loved one
or family members attached to it. �
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JOIN US FOR THE LIGHTING�
There will be a blessing and lighting of the trees and Na-
tivity following the 4:00pm Mass on November 28, 2020.
The trees will be lit for the entire Christmas season, and
families will be able to visit the trees throughout this time.�
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Trees must be ordered ASAP!�
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SPONSOR A MEMORIAL TREE FOR $150�
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If you are interested, please complete this form and return
with a check made payable to St. Thomas Church and re-
turn to the Pastoral Center.�
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Name_________________________________________�
Address: ______________________________________�
City:__________________________________________�
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Phone: __________________Email: _________________�
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What you would like on the memorial sign on the tree?�
_____________________________________________�
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EMBLEM CONTEST WINNERS:�
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Adult Category: �
Rosemarie Gentile, Daniel Fillimon, Rick Remlingler�
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . �
To be featured on Monthly Bulletins from �
Adult and Youth�
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Elan DeSello, Sophia DeVera (2), Isabella Zawacki, �
Isabella Hamm, Addison Albrecht, Anya Shah, �
Kyle Giuliano, Sarah Wallace�
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Volunteer to Make Pocket Rosaries �
for Law Enforcement�
The Office of Family Life is pleased to announce
the creation of the Blue Rosary Guild. The purpose of the
Guild is for community members of all ages to make pocket
Rosaries for law enforcement officers, providing them with
support, spiritual strength and promoting devotion to the Ro-
sary among all the faithful. Material and instructions will be
provided and a Zoom virtual tutorial will also be scheduled.
If interested contact Cristina D’Averso�Collins, Director of
the Office of Family Life at [email protected]. �
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY�
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Join us today�Sunday, Oct. 4�Respect Life Sunday for
Life Chain, 2:00pm�3:30pm rain or shine. This is a peace-
ful/prayerful public witness of praying for our nation and for
an end to abortion. Locations � Flemington: Route 31 to
Main St., call Jim Vargas, 908.391.1566, Great Meadows:
St. Peter & Paul, 60 Route 46, call: Gail McMahon
908.637.4269; Somerville: Somerville St. & Mountain Ave,
call Kevin Dugan, 908.788.7736. For additional locations,
call Angela Marshall at [email protected].�
CHOICES MATTER�A VIRTUAL CRITICAL LIFE �
CONFERENCE SERIES�October 2020�Respect Life Month�
Conference series is free�Registration required, donations
appreciated. For full Schedule and to Register visit:
www.diometuchen.org/ChoicesMatter. Sponsored by the
Office of Human Life & Dignity and gifts made to the �
Bishop’s Annual Appeal.�
CHAMPIONS FOR CATHOLIC �
CHARITIES VIRTUAL GALA & 50/50
� RAFFLE THURSDAY, �
OCTOBER 22 � 7:00PM�
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The COVID�19 pandemic has increased the number of
people seeking assistance and no one is ever turned away.
The ministry of Catholic Charities has remained uninter-
rupted throughout these unprecedented times providing
basic necessities of food, clothing and housing for those
hit hardest by the economic downturn. In addition,
curbside visits and tele�health services are now available
for those in need of counseling or struggling with addic-
tions. Programs for youth, affordable child care, maternity
and immigration services continue to service thousands of
men, women and children each day. �
By entering our Champion 50/50 Raffle, you are help-
ing our neighbors in need and you just may win one of the
two grand prizes. The prize for our last year’s raffle was
$26,800 each for two lucky winners. With your participa-
tion, we are hoping for even greater success this years.
Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased by download-
ing a raffle form at www.diometuchen.,org/champions and
mailing it in with your payment. Thank you and good
luck!�
ST. THOMAS SCHOOL IS A WINNER OF THE �
MISSIONARY CHILDHOOD AWARD�
Congratulations are in order to St. Thomas school for
being among the top three Missionary Childhood winners
in the Diocese of Metuchen. The Pontifical Mission �
Society recognizes those schools that promote “Children
helping Children.” Mrs. Jancola, the 4th & 5th grade
religion teacher, was instrumental in organizing the �
missions for St. Thomas. Our principal, Mrs. Annette
Pioppo, will represent our school in being recognized for
this exemplary achievement at the Pontifical Mission �
Society Awards Ceremony which will be held on �
Wednesday, October 14 at the Diocesan Center. �
THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF LIFE �
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What does it mean to be pro�life? It means that every hu-
man being is precious, that the measure of the moral good-
ness of our society is whether those lives � without �
qualification � are welcomed and given an opportunity to
flourish.�
�Excerpt by Douglas Sousa, STL�
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Isaiah 5:1�7�
Philippians 4:6�9�
Matthew 21:33�43�
COMMUNITY HOUSE AT ST. THOMAS�
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Community House at St. Thomas, Old Bridge, NJ is a pro-
gram managed by Catholic Charities and provides afford-
able, accessible housing for adults of very low income
who have physical disabilities. Up to 8 physically chal-
lenged adults live together as a group, functioning their
individual level of independence, and with professional
case management services provided. If you are someone
you know is in need of this type of housing, please call
Susan at 732.251.0022 or go to www.communityhouse�
saintthomas.org for further information.�
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PRAY FOR THE SICK�
Anonymously Recommended: Beatrice, Bob Andrews, Ronald Atlak,
Sr, Pat Barabas, Enola Barlik, Rita Bator, Becky Bliefernich, Barbara
and George Bollhardt, Gloria Bonagard, Craig Michael Buttcher, �
Nicholas Campanella, Jacklyn Canton, Ralph Chiano, Eileen Connolly,
Louis Coromilias, Edmund Crookhorn, Philip Czochanski, Camella
Dacunta, Barbara Davis, Mafalda Decleva, Christopher Dee, John
D’Mello, Stan D’Mello, Nancy Donoghue, Loretta Doyle, Gertrude
Fealy, Sharon Ferrari, Flora, Brian Gage, Lucinda Gatto, Johanna �
Gordon, Charlotte Guarino, Matthew Harris, Robert Henrion, John �
Herringty, Elizabeth Rose Holis, Robert John Isbecki, Emelie Jeffries,
Vlad Kachur, Katie, Cathleen Kimber, Albert King, Joseph Lane, �
Cheryl Layden, Michael Layden, Thomas Layden, Lester Lim, Harold
Mann, Gabrielle Margett, Wilfredo Medina, III, Brian Menedez, Susan
Napier, Richie Naso, Olivia, Ralph Perez, Sam Pontieri, Michael �
Quinlan, Frank Ranelli, Lucia Rella, Harry Rothlin, Joseph Russo Jr.,
Marie Sarna, Becky Schmitt, Eileen Schuck, Donna Semko, Louise
Sena, Fr. Thomas E. Smith (S.J.), Rose Stasi, Jacquelyn Tortoriello,
Ruth Tschinkel, Denise Tuite, Mark Vern, Isilio Villa, Adele Weiner,
Erminia Werner, Pati Wert, Nell White, Janet Wilson, Mary McBurney
Wrede, Peter Wysheff, Mary Yuhas, Candida and Edward, Jr. Zglobicki. �
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Please pray for all the sick. (Names will remain on our sick list for one
month, after which time they will be removed, unless we are notified to
the contrary.) The Clergy will be happy to visit parishioners confined
to local hospitals. Phone the Pastoral Center: 732.251.4000�
The St. Thomas Parish Community will continue to
keep in prayer all those affected by the Coronavirus,
and who have requested us to pray for them, their
families and friends.�
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WALK FOR LIFE … TAKE A WALK, �
SAVE A LIFE!�
Saturday October 17, 2020�
9�12pm Merrill Park, Iselin (Rain or Shine)�
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DJ, refreshments�A great family activity, no distance or
time restrictions. Be a LIFE HERO and Make the differ-
ence in the Life of an unborn child. �
Service Hours: Earn up to 4 hrs. �
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Register today @www.LifeChoicesRC.com or download
a pledge form. $250 raised provides 1 free ultrasound!�
Call 732.515.0911 or TEXT with any questions. �
Celebra�ng Silver & Gold Wedding �
Anniversaries�
You are cordially invited to celebrate your
25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary by receiving a con-
gratulatory message from Bishop James F. Checchio.
Registration is required to receive your message by
mail. Please register online: https:/www.diometuchen.org/�
silver�and�gold�anniversary�celebration. �
If you are unable to access, please contact your parish
secretary or [email protected]. Registration
will close on October 15, 2020�
Care of God’s Crea8on Beauty Contest�
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With the celebration of the fifth anniversary of
Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si (Care of
Our Common Home); our Holy Father calls us to join with
others to address environmental challenges that face our
planet and the people who live in it. During the Season of
Creation which spans 5 weeks starting September 1 (World
Day of Prayer for Creation) and ending on October 4 (Feast
of St. Francis of Assisi) we are encouraging par ishioners
and students to take time to experience the awe and wonder
all around us with the “Season of Creation Challenge.” �
Parishioners and students are asked to survey their �
parish and/or school campuses and photograph the most
beautiful outdoor area and then submit photos with
parish/school name and a brief description to: �
[email protected]. Photos will be �
displayed on the diocesan website and social media. �
Prayer for the United States of America �
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Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who
chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy
Spirit, who chose Mary as your Spouse; God the
Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we
adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal
dominion and authority.�
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Most Holy Trinity; we put the United States of America into
the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present
the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the
great resources of this land and for the freedom which has
been its heritage.�
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Through the intercession of Mary; have mercy on the
Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on
our president and on all the officers of our government.
Grant us a fruitful economy, born of justice and charity.
Have mercy on capital and industry and labor. Protect the
family life of the nation. Guard the precious gift of many �
religious vocations. Through the intercession of our Mother,
have mercy on the sick, the tempted, sinners�on all who are
in need.�
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Mary, Immaculate Virgin, our Mother, Patroness of our
land, we praise you and honor you and give ourselves to
you. Protect us from every harm. Pray for us, that acting
always according to your will and the will of your divine
Son, we may live and die please to God. Amen�
BLOOD DRIVE�
Most Holy Redeemer Parish�
133 Amboy Road�
Matawan, NJ 07747�
NJ Blood Services will be conducting a blood drive,
Thursday, November 5th at 1:30�730pm in Desmond
Hall. Blood Supply is cr itically low�PLEASE HELP.
To remain in compliance with federal guidelines for social
distancing; APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED. For infor-
mation and those wishing to donate call Most Holy �
Redeemer: 732.566�9334 to set up an appointment.�
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SUMMER HILLA Nursing And Rehabilitation Center732-254-8200shnhnj.com111 ROUTE 516 • OLD BRIDGE
Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Since 1983
732-417-4444Free Estimates • $25 Off Any Service
N.J. Plbg. Lic. #8411
“Personally Handling Your Electrical Needs”732-257-7303 • www.jme-llc.com
Old Bridge, NJ License #16332JAMES MAZUR Parishioner and Owner
3863 Route 516 East Old Bridge, NJ 08857 Phone: (732) 607-1650
www.restaurantpontevecchio.comat Village Town Center
Now Touring!
May not be combined with other offers. Exp. 12/31/2020$12.00
$16
ROZANE COINSBUYING & SELLING U.S. COINS
VINCE • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 347-672-8009
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732-577-9813 • 420 Rt. 34, Colts Neck, NJ (Colts Neck Shopping Plaza)
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EMERGENCY SERVICE!SERVICE UPGRADE! GENERATORS!PROFESSIONAL, QUALITY WORK!
(800) 33*LUNAR (58627)www.lunarelectric.com NJ Lic. #10775
“Reach For The Moon”
E L E C T R I C A L C O N T R A C T O R
EUGENE A. ISOLA III, DDS Raritan Bay Medical Center2 Hospital Plaza, Suite 410
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
732-360-2500
Family Care, Cosmetics, Implant CasesAssociate Professor at UMDNJ
New Patients Always WelcomeMay God Bless each of Us
457 CRANBURY ROAD • P.O. BOX 427EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08816
(732) 257-1191 (800) 257-1191FAX (732) 613-8764 www.rezemfh.com
James T. Fife, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 2873
RUSSO CONTRACTING INC.Capital Home Improvement Call Joe for an estimate at
732-723-1984 www.russocontracting.com
General Contractor Lic# 13VH00362800
EIGHTEEN LUMBER CO.652 State Highway 18East Brunswick, NJ
257 - 6004F R E E D E L I V E R Y
KERRIGAN ELECTRIC732-615-0005
www.kerriganelectric.comFree estimates • special on Generators
2350 route 516 • old bridge
732-607-9500Visit us at
www.oldbridgefh.com
Pursuit of Excellence Winners
2012, 20132014, 2015
Voted NFDA “Best of the Best” and Nationally Recognized, 2017
David L. Hernandez Owner, NJ Lic. No 4626Michael V. Grandi Manager NJ Lic. No 4427
St. Gabriel’s Mausoleum Expansion
www.stgabrielsmausoleums.com | 908-208-0786
St. Catherine’s Mausoleum named after the Holmdel Church, formerly the Mission Church of St. Gabriel’s
549 Route 520 (Newman Springs Road) • Marlboro, New Jersey
Payments can be made over 24 months with no interest charges.
PHASE III CONSTRUCTION COMING SOON
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For Your Peace of Mind & Information: 800-943-8400
Holy Cross Cemetery Resurrection Cemetery 840 Cranbury-South River Rd., Jamesburg Hoes Lane & Park Ave., Piscataway Featuring Mary Sorrowful Mother Mausoleum Grand Opening of the Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit Crematorium On Site
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