February 16, 2014 . 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastoral Associate for Elementary Catechetics: Tracey Rennie School Principal: Ms. Joan Ferraer 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 Pastoral Council: Eileen Conte, Chairperson Jean Barbetta, Vice Chairperson Michael Pasquale, Secretary FINANCE CHAIRMEN: Peter Maulbeck, Finance Council Patrick DeCotiis, Finance Committee St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 . Fax: (973) 338-4224 . Religious Education: (973) 338-7400 School: (973) 338-8505 . Convent: (973) 338-9118 Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 . Website: www.stachurchbloomfield.com 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: Mondays Novena Prayer 11:30am Mass Liturgy of the Word With Children: Sundays: 10:30am Mass September - June Catholic Community Services Offering Social Service Assistance 1(800) CCS-7413 Fax: 596-3735 Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., Pastor Parochial Vicars: Rev. Mark B. Wysocki, M. Div. • Rev. Andrew N. Onyemaobi, M. Div., M.A. PERMANENT DEACONS: Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired
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February 16, 2014 . 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastoral Associate for Elementary Catechetics:
Tracey Rennie
School Principal:Ms. Joan Ferraer
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
Pastoral Council:Eileen Conte, Chairperson
Jean Barbetta, Vice ChairpersonMichael Pasquale, Secretary
Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., PastorParochial Vicars: Rev. Mark B. Wysocki, M. Div. • Rev. Andrew N. Onyemaobi, M. Div., M.A.
PERMANENT DEACONS:Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy
Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired
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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2014
Masses for the Week
Sunday, February 16 Sunday, February 16 7:30 am Alfred Sabella - Father 9:00 am For The People 10:30 am Louise Pesci Russo - Family 12:00 pm Anna & Anthony Argenziano - Family
Monday, February 17 8:30 am Rosario Gallo - Family
Tuesday, February 18 7:30 am Juliana & Pedro Cayetano - Family 11:30 am James Burns - Daughter
Wednesday, February 19 7:30 am Brian English - Family 11:30 am Michael John Melagrano - Daughter
Thursday, February 20 7:30 am Virginia Scully – Family 11:30 am Thomas Stile - Family
Friday, February 21 7:30 am Maureen Flynn Brennan - Friend 11:30 am Mr. Constant Montesano - Daughter
Saturday, February 22 8:30 am Helen Kleissler - Family
Sunday, February 23 Saturday, February 22 5:00 pm Yolanda Faraone - Family
Sunday, February 23 7:30 am Lila Leon - Family 9:00 am Angela Pugliese - Friends 10:30 am For The People 12:00 pm Helen McGarry - Bequest
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Andrea Kluepfel, Danny Burgers, Sandra Luehrs Shaw, Mary Conte,
Denise Martone, Sandy Morra
REST IN PEACE
Richard Bucco, Joseph A. Nesta, Sr.,
Joseph J. O’ Dea
CANDLE INTENTIONS
Church: Joseph Russomanno Convent: Nora Lauer
The readings today are all about God’s law - and our choices. ■ First Reading: Sirach is one of the wisdom books of the Old Testament. It is really a collection of maxims – memorable nuggets of wisdom addressed by a wise man to his son, a teacher to his disciple. Today’s readings emphasizes free will. No one can say that they have no choice, that the commandments are impossible to keep. “If you choose,” says the teacher, “you can keep the commandments” (Sirach 15:15). And the choice is clear cut – it is the water, life and death, good and evil. ■ Responsorial Psalm 119 is the longest of all the psalms, with 22 distinct sections, one for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm praises the law of God. For the faithful person, the law is full of “wonders” (Psalm 119:18), a source of joy and blessing. Notice how many different words are used to describe the law in the short verses we hear today – the law is many-faceted, demanding a response that involves the whole person – mind, heart, and body. ■ Second Reading: Last Sunday, Saint Paul reminded the Corinthians that he preached to them not with his own words and wisdom, but God’s. And today he expresses what that wisdom is like – “mysterious, hidden,” unknown to the “rulers of this age,” and essentially unknowable – unless the Holy Spirit reveals it to us (1 Corinthians 2:7,8). ■ The Gospel: We hear a lengthy passage from the Sermon on the Mount, as Jesus gives to his disciples a new vision of the law. “ I have come not to abolish but to fulfill,” Jesus tells them (Matthew 5:17). Jesus then proceeds to take several commandments, one after the other, and interpret them in a whole new light. For Matthew, Jesus is the new Moses, and here is the lawgiver, handing down a new series of commandments far more challenging than the first. Moses said not to kill; Jesus tells his disciples not even to be angry with another person. Even to be in conflict or litigation, he says, separates us from right relationship with God. Moses said not to commit adultery; Jesus calls us to a much higher standard of morality, a righteousness that comes from an inner purity.
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Listening Committee
"The parish is the family of God, a fellowship afire with a unifying spirit," "a welcoming home."
Listening Committee "The parish is the family of God, a fellowship afire with a unifying spirit," "a welcoming home." Let us work together to enhance parish life. We welcome all comments, suggestions and concerns; all of which are held in confidence.
Send email to: [email protected] Or mail your letter to: St. Thomas the Apostle Church ATTN: Listening Committee 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Additional Greeter Needed at All Masses
We hope you have received a friendly welcome at the doors in the past few weeks. We are still in need of additional volunteers. Men, women and young adults who are interested in being a greeter at the doors should contact Bernadette or Vin Lipoma at 973-893-0114 or [email protected] or Jim McKittrick at 973-338-3145 or [email protected].
PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 ONE MASS – 8:30am
PARISH CENTER CLOSED
Congratulations to Kayla Monroy Recipient of the 2013
Rosary Society Scholarship
This award is given in support of Catholic education, and in recognition
of service to the faith community as well as dedication to the ideals set forth
in the Mission Statement of St. Thomas the Apostle School
HOLY NAME SOCIETY MEETING
Wednesday, February 19th at 7:30 pm in St. Peter's Room
St. Thomas the Apostle Prayer Shawl Ministry
Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 16 at 11:30 am in the Parish Center's St. Peter's Room. These meetings give our members a chance to pray and work together— to exchange patterns and ideas. You do not need to attend these meetings to be an active member.
During these cold winter months 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.
We need to increase our supply of baby blankets. Please consider making a blanket. We continue to give a blanket to each baby baptized in our parish and have extended this outreach to include babies in special need of prayers.
For further information about our Ministry or to check if a meeting is canceled please call the parish center or Alicia @ 973-473-6633 or Bernadette @973-893-0114. Drop by our meeting to speak to a member All members are encouraged to stop by, perhaps pick up yam and say a prayer with us.
Let us continue to pray for those making shawls and those who receive them.
All are Invited to Pray the Rosary
The Rosary Society will meet at the church to pray the Rosary at 7 pm on the following days:
March 3* & March 31, May 5, June 2
(*Recitation of Rosary held in St. Peter’s Room) Meetings follow in the Parish Center
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Here is another excerpt from REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM wherein the author,
Mathew Kelly, states:
"In my own personal journey, Confession has played a very powerful role, helping me to strive to become the-best-version-of-myself. I find Confession to be a humbling experience, but not a humiliating one. Above all, I find that it is an experience of liberation that enables me to reassess where I am in the journey, helps me identify what is holding me back and encourages me to continue along the way. --- Confession is the perfect spiritual practice to rekindle our passion for excellence in the spiritual life".
You can pick up a free copy of the book REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM
in the parish center.
Be not afraid! A Catholic Men’s Conference
Saturday, March 15 Seton Hall University, South Orange
8:00 a.m. - approx. 4: 00 p.m.
Prayerful – spirit-filled – life changing!
A dynamic line-up of speakers; His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan,
Fr. Larry Richards and Gregory Floyd
Mass concelebrated by Reverend Archbishop John J. Myers along with local Bishops and Priests.
Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for students and senior citizens (Includes: breakfast and lunch).
For registration please visit: rcanmenscommission.org
St. Thomas the Apostle September Club cordially invites all
seniors (55 or over) to our meetings:
February 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 21, 28
Holy Name Society’s 22nd Annual
“Irish Night” featuring
Scott Sim
Saturday, February 22 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle School – Herron Hall
Traditional Irish Music, Irish Step Dancing,
Bag Piper, Sing-Along and Raffle
● Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner ● Irish Soda Bread ●.Beer ● Wine ● Soda ●
“BYOB”
Tickets: $30.00 Per Person (Not available at door)
No one under age 21 is permitted to attend.
Deadline: Saturday, February 15, 2014 For information call: Frank Helmstetter - 973-338-5872.
Or Rich Bevere - 973-338-6444
Beyond Women’s Cornerstone
Our next visit to St. Augustine's soup kitchen will be Saturday March 15th. Marianne Sommerkamp will hold a short meeting on Thursday, February 20th at 7 p.m. in the St. Mathew's Room of the Parish Center for those interested in participating in this visit If you wish to make a donation toward this visit please be sure the envelope and check are marked clearly: "Beyond Cornerstone Service Soup Kitchen"
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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 February 9, 2014 compared to the budget amount for the year. The break even date is June 30, 2014. The amount needed each week is $17,656 and the amount collected last weekend was $16,713.
Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $900,500 $557,778 $340,712
The year to date amount is short by $7,214 as of week number 32 in our budget year.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION SHORTFALL
Budget - $85,000 Actual - $72,532 Shortfall - $12,468
A Confirmation parents meetings will be held after all masses on March 1 & 2
and March 8 & 9 in the Parish Center
DID YOU KNOW… The Human Needs Food Pantry, located at 9 Label Street in Montclair, relies soley on the generosity of individuals, community groups, and foundations for donations. No federal, state or municipal monies are received; making donations fully tax-deductable. The largest suburban pantry in Essex, HNFP distributed nearly 40,000 bags of groceries, 250 bags of clothes a month, and 760 Thanksgiving turkeys in 2012. HFNP is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to noon for donation drop-off, and from noon to 2:30pm for client pick-up. Last week, St. Thomas’ Youth Group donated 277 cans of soup to HNFP for their Super Bowl Lock-in Collection and are hosting a Cram-the Van food drive this spring.
Therapeutic Act of Love Several alternates are needed to launder
Eucharistic Linens occasionally; every 3/4 months...If interested, please call John Rennie
(973)-338-4615
Blood Pressure Screenings will be held February 16 in the Parish Center
Saint Thomas the Apostle Rosary Confraternity’s Annual Fish & Chips Dinner
catered by Argyle Restaurant
Friday, April 4th 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
(Doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
Herron Hall Adults: $15.00 Children: $10.00
-Dessert & Beverage Included (B.Y.O. Beer or Wine) -Eat In or Take Out
RESERVATIONS DUE BY: Monday, March 31st
Please, No walk-ins. Questions, please contact:
Mary Ellen DeCotiis - 973-893-9625 Bernadette Lipoma - 973-893-0114
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Fish & Chips Reservation Form (Please return to Parish Center)
Name: _______________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Eat In** or Take Out (Please check one box only)
**Please seat me with: __________________________
# of Each Entree
____Adult Baked Salmon @$15.00 =____
____Adult Fried Fish @$15.00 =____
____Child Baked Salmon @$10.00 =____
____Child Fried Fish @$10.00 =____
Total Enclosed: $ ______
(Please make checks payable to STA Rosary Confraternity.)
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in 2014
Adoration will be held on: February 24, March 24, April 21
Schedule:
11:00 a.m. Holy Rosary 11:30 a.m. Holy Mass 12:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:30 p.m. Holy Rosary 6:00 p.m. Angelus 7:30 p.m. Respect for Life Holy Hour
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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Religious Education News Last year, Summer CCD was able to add a class for Grade 1, which was a big hit; a program we would like to continue, however we are in need of some people willing to volunteer to teach and help out in the classroom. We are also in need of teachers in Grade 3 and 6. If you are interested in helping out during the summer please contact Tracey at the Religious Education Office at 973-338-7400 or by email at [email protected] No experience necessary – we will train you - Thanks!
Important Instructions for Completing Summer CCD Registration:
Summer CCD Registration, has begun! This year’s program will run July 7-1, 9:00 – 12:30 each day for grades 3 – 8 and a program for grade 1. Forms are available at stachurchbloomfield.com or at the Religious Education Office. This program fills up quickly and only completed registrations will be accepted which includes: a registration form, a behavior contract, and a volunteer sheet. There will also be a form for our Aftercare Program which will run from 12:30 – 5:00 each day of Summer CCD, for those who may need it. If your child attended Summer CCD last year they are NOT automatically accepted into the program this summer. All completed registration forms MUST be dropped off ONLY in the Religious Education Office which is located in the basement of St. Thomas School. Please note that this program is for families that have belonged to the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle for at least one year. Please call the Religious Education Office at 338-7400 with questions. Thank you.
Archdiocese of Newark Anniversary Masses
It is an annual tradition to honor the couples in the Archdiocese who are celebrating 5, 25, 50+ years of marriage. These liturgies are celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.
• April 6 Golden Anniversary Registration Deadline March 24
• May 4 Silver & 5th Anniversaries
Registration Deadline April 21
All Masses will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. To register, call the Parish Center at (973) 338-9190
MEN'S CORNERSTONE All men are invited Thursday, February 13at7:30 p m in St. Peter room. Come, Enjoy fellowship and a chance to step away from daily life, Relax, learn and reflect.
STA HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is selling
SHOP RITE GIFT CARDS
9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on: February 16 and March 2, 16 & 30
The Cards Can Be Used At ANY Shop Rite & For All Purchases!! & There is no Cost to You!
You Receive 100% Cash Value & STA School Earns 5% of EVERY Sale
Questions? Call Ed @ 201.921.2244
Free Income Tax Preparation The Holy Name Society continues to provide free federal and NJ state income tax preparation for seniors and disabled members of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. To be eligible for this service, you must be a registered member of St. Thomas, at least 62 years of age or disabled, not actively employed. The tax preparation process for each individual or married couple will include an interview, review of your 2012 tax return and turnover of your tax documents (1099’s). Completed returns will be available in about one week. Tax preparers will be available in the Parish Center
every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Feb. 7, 2014 through April 11, 2014.
Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 60 BYRD AVENUE
BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07003 Support Group For Those Grieving
The Death of a Loved One If you have lost a loved one to death, we invite you to join us for a series of six sessions of information, mutual sharing and support in a spiritual, caring, strictly confidential setting. The group is led by trained facilitators certified by the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of Newark.
Our next 2014 session dates:
Wednesday, February 19 7:30 p.m. Saint Andrew’s room
Facilitators are Patricia Russillo and AnnaGraziano If interested please contact the Parish Center at 973-338-9190 or Anna Graziano at (973) 338-9538
All calls are confidential.
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