October 23, 2011 . 30th 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. In Residence: Rev. Thomas F. Blind, M. Div. PERMANENT DEACONS: Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired
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October 23, 2011 . 30th 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.
In Residence: Rev. Thomas F. Blind, M. Div.PERMANENT DEACONS:
Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. MurphyDeacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired
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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 23, 2011Masses for the Week
Sunday, October 23 Saturday, October 22 5:00 pm Frances Foley – Family
Sunday, October 23 7:30 am For the People of the Parish 9:00 am Anna Masi & Family – Cousin 10:30 am Robert Imfeld – Family 12:00 pm Mildred & Anthony Fabbo – Family
Monday, October 24 7:30 am Nick & Helen Boyarko – Family 11:30 am Silvester & Esterina Fusco – Family
Tuesday, October 25 7:30 am Reverend Edward McGrath – Bequest 11:30 am Thomas Rossano – Friend
Wednesday, October 26 7:30 am John “Pete” Kubo & Dorothy Kubo – Family 11:30 am Anna Sleith – Family
Thursday, October 27 7:30 am Damien Utkewicz – Friend 11:30 am John Angus Diveny, Jr. – Friend
Friday, October 28 7:30 am Mr. & Mrs. Santangelo – Family 11:30 am Ann & Peter McHugh – Family
Saturday, October 29 8:30 am Victor Porcelli – Family
Sunday, October 30 Saturday, October 29 5:00 pm Rose McGarry – Bequest
Sunday, October 30 7:30 am Marguerite C. Revene – Daughter 9:00 am For the People of the Parish 10:30 am Mario Lucciola – Family 12:00 pm Thomas & Rose DeGennaro – Family
PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Anne Janiec, Msgr. Martin O’Brien, Ruben Kingalahua
REST IN PEACE
Frank Rago, Sr. Della Marie Hetrenstein, Michael Lawlor, Patricia Occhetti, Emma Dishian
CANDLE INTENTIONS:
Church: Michael Krispel, Jr. Convent: Nicholas Pieroni Rectory: Renato Pascual
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Torah includes no fewer than 613 commandments, 365 of them “thou shalt nots.” Jesus gives just two, both of them “thou shalts”: love of God, love of neighbor. These commandments do not replace the law, but they do sum it up.
■ FIRST READING: God gives the people a code of conduct whish asks a great deal of them. They are called to be like God, who singles out the weak - the stranger, the widow, the orphan, the poor - for his special protection. The law gets very specific at times - there are even laws about birds’ nests and architecture (Deuteronomy 22). The example of the neighbor’s cloak in today’s reading is a case in point. But all these details are significant, because they help hammer the point home: the law is not just for the big things, the Decalogue; the law pervades every aspect of life.
■ RESPONSORIAL PSALM 18 calls God by many names - strength, rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, place of refuge, and more. Even more significant, perhaps, than the names is the word that precedes each of them: my. God delights to be called our God.
■ SECOND READING: St. Paul encourages the Thessalonians by reminding them of their history, how they received the word with joy in spite of great affliction. Their powerful example of faith is known everywhere; their faith encouraged others to believe. Now Paul uses this reminder to give new hope to the Thessalonians themselves.
■ THE GOSPEL: A Pharisee comes to Jesus to test him by asking him which commandment is the greatest. It is a question that is clearly intended to entrap him. But Jesus reponds without hesitation, directing the scholar to two Old Testament passages, to the Shema, the great prayer found at Deuteronomy 6:5, whish was recited by observant Jews morning and evening and at other times of the day as well. This commandment is to love God with one’s whole being: heart, soul, and mind. The second commandment (Leviticus 19:18), love of neighbor, is “like it” (Matthew 22:39). These two commandments do not replace the others, but all the others depend on these. How do we love God? We love Him by loving our neighbor.
Reminder that during the month of October, we place special emphasis on the role of Mary and praying the Rosary. Throughout the month, we invite you to remember our community, young and old, in your prayers especially in praying the Rosary.
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From the Pastor’s Desk… Dear Parishioners, Fall is upon us with cooling temperatures and changing leaves. It is a time when nature appears to die so it can be reborn in the spring. As November approaches Catholics’ thoughts turn to those who have gone before us in the prayerful hope that they too, will share in the eternal life promised those who believe in the Lord. Historically, the custom of setting apart a special day for intercession for certain of the faithful on November 2nd was first established by St. Odilo of Cluny at his abbey of Cluny in 998. From Cluny the custom spread to the other houses of the Cluniac order, which became the largest and most extensive network of monasteries in Europe. The celebration was soon adopted in several dioceses in France, and spread throughout the Western Church. It was accepted in Rome in the fourteenth century. While November 2nd remained the liturgical celebration, in time the entire month of November became associated in the Western Catholic tradition with prayer for the departed. Lists of names of those to be remembered were placed in the proximity of the altar on which the sacrifice of the mass is offered. Here at Saint Thomas the Apostle we will join the rest of the Catholic world in praying for our deceased relatives and friends. I encourage you and your families to begin thinking about and planning to pray for those you love, who have gone before you to the Lord. There are several opportunities to do so.
1. Plan to attend Mass on All Souls Day, November 2nd. 2. Enroll the Names of the deceased in the Novena (9 days) of Masses beginning on All Souls Day
by returning your All Souls Envelope with the names inscribed in any parish collection before November 2nd.
3. Write the names of the faithful departed in the “Book of Rememberance” located near our baptismal font in the center of our church. They will receive special mention in our Sunday Mass intercessions throughout the month.
We all belong to the “Communion of the Saints” and we are all called by our God to holiness and eternal life with him. May our prayers for each other help each one of us on the journey of life and faith. Love in the Lord,
Rev. Charles J. Miller, Pastor
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All men of the parish are invited Monday, 10/24/11 at 7:30pm in St. James room to a Sunday Scripture Reflection. The focus will be on the past Sunday (10/23) readings and the Sunday coming (10/30) readings. We'll do some reflecting and have a prayer for and by the participants. No prior experience needed. This Sharing is offered to all men of the parish as a blessing of the Cornerstone Retreat experience and its call to action.
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Don't let your job search get you down. St. Thomas' Work Ministry offers a free, comfortable place to find support, ideas and inspiration. We meet on the first and third Thur. of every month at 7:30 in the Parish Center. Keep checking the bulletin for our programs geared to helping your job search. All are welcome to join us if you are looking for a job or need a person to fill a position. We ask any parishioner who knows of an opening at their company to send the open position information to us to be shared with our job seekers, (it will be shared anonymously). For more info, e-mail [email protected].
St. Thomas the Apostle’ Job Seekers Group invites you: "Engaging, Retaining and Motivating a Multi-Generational and Multi-Cultural Workforce” Kenny Moore, best-selling author, former Catholic monk and present-day business leader will share his wit and wisdom about the awkward skills required to manage a diverse workforce while serving the corporate common good as well as achieving personal and professional success in an unforgiving business environment.
This program will offer theory and practical advice for collaborating, respecting and engaging the vast array of personalities that show up in the workplace. It will likewise offer insights into how these same skills can be used in understanding one’s family, spouse and relationship with the Divine.
Our next meeting is Monday November 7th. Mass for the Deceased Rosarians @ 7:00 P.M. Meeting will follow in the Parish Center
Thanksgiving Donations will be collected at the meeting.
Bring a friend. New members are always welcome.
Support St. Thomas’ Annual Christmas Concert
Dear Parishioners and Friends:
For the last 17 years our church has been blessed to have an outstanding traditional concert. All have enjoyed the fine musical work of the Garden State Concert Band and their guest vocalists. We have set it for Saturday, December 10, 2011, 7PM with reception following. To achieve this objective we need to have a Souvenir Program Journal that will raise the necessary funds. Please see the form below and make your contribution check to St. Thomas the Apostle. Thank you, PAUL ALONGI
Featuring the Garden State Concert Band And guest narrator Father Charles Miller
How – Contribute to the Souvenir Program Journal
Back Cover - $400.00 Inside Back Cover - $200.00 Gold Page - $150.00 Inside Front Cover - $200.00 Full Page - $100.00 Half Page - $75.00 Quarter Page - $50.00 Listing of Name Page - $25.00
Name________________________________________
Address______________________________________
Phone________________________________________ I want to contribute _________ for_____________ page or $25.00 for a name listing.
Make all returns with copy to Paul Alongi, 21 Leo Terrace, Bloomfield, NJ 07003,
973-338-4665 or to the Parish Center.
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Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish’s GIFT SHOP will be open
Sundays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A variety of gift items, including Advent and Christmas items, are available. If you have any questions, please call Bernadette at 973.893.0114 or Mary Ellen at 973.893.9625.
Women’s Morning of Reflection Saturday, October 29th, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
St. Peter Room in the St. Thomas Parish Center
Cost - $7.00 Lunch Included Theme: Thirsting for God --------------------------------------------------------------------------
DETACH HERE AND RETURN WITH YOUR DONATION
NAME: __________________________________________
PHONE: _________________________________________
Make check payable to St. Thomas the Apostle Church and drop it in the collection basket or at the parish center by Oct. 23. If you have any questions please contact Marty
Levine at 973.566.0416
The St. Thomas the Apostle Youth Group is once again proud to present to you
An Evening of Praise and Worship Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
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Adult Education Schedule 2011-2012 Date (St. Peter room) Event Thursday October 27th Theology of the Mass Saturday December 3rd Marian Conference: Dr. Maura Heardon/Bob Miller Thursday January 19th The Covenantal Aspect of Marriage: Stephen Kass Thursday February 2nd Bible Study: Philippians – Bob Miller Thursday February 9th Bible Study: Philippians Thursday February 16th Bible Study: Philippians Thursday February 23rd Bible Study: Philippians Saturday March 3rd C. S. Lewis Conference: The Great Divorce Frank Miller/ Bob Miller Saturday March 31st The Eucharist in Scripture and Worship Bob Miller
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