September 17, 2017 • Twenty Fourth 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 Apostle St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church 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 Facebook: 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: 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 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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September 17, 2017 • Twenty Fourth 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
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 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Masses for the Week
Sunday, September 17 7:30 am Dominga C. Go – Family
9:00 am Louis & Mamie DeCicco – Family
10:30 am For The People
12:00 pm Dominga & Luis Go – Daughter
Monday, September 18
7:30 am Pedro L. Cayetano, Jr. – Family 11:30 am Mary Ann Wessling – Friend
Tuesday, September 19
7:30 am Marie Speczynski – Friend
11:30 am Frances Scardilli – Daughter
Wednesday, September 20 7:30 am McIntyre Family – Bequest
11:30 am Eric Brodbeck – Friend
Thursday, September 21 7:30 am Ann Di Laura – Family
11:30 am Gerry Sibello – Friend
Friday, September 22
7:30 am Alberto Oliveira – Family 11:30 am Betty Scully – Friend
Saturday, September 23
8:30 am Paul Capozzoli – Friend
Sunday, September 24 Saturday, September 23 5:00 pm Brendan Boyle – Bequest
Sunday, September 24
7:30 am Ernesto Cayetano – Family
9:00 am Barbara Ellmer – 20th Anniv. – Husband
10:30 am Dec’d Members of Fitterer Family - Family
12:00 pm For The People
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Virginia Fallan, Gerald Pavlick, Gilbert Sprague, Nancy Salerno,
Robert Kelly
SANCTUARY CANDLES
Church: Frank Cozzarelli, Jr.
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September 17, 2017
Today's Gospel reading directly follows last week's Gospel in which Jesus taught the disciples how to handle disputes and conflict within the Christian community. In today's reading Peter asks Jesus how many times one ought to extend forgiveness to another. Peter proposes a reasonable number of times, perhaps seven. Jesus replies by extending Peter's proposal by an enormous amount; not just seven times should one forgive, but 77 times. The parable of the unforgiving servant is Jesus' elaboration of his initial reply to Peter. Through the parable we come to understand the depths of God's mercy toward us and the results of our acceptance of God's forgiveness. The king in the parable decides to settle accounts with his servants. We are told that one servant in particular owes the king an enormous sum of money. Despite the promise of the servant, it is unlikely that he would ever be able to repay the debt that he owes. The king is moved by the humility of the pleading servant and mercifully forgives the debt. Rather than displaying gratitude for this forgiveness, the servant confronts a fellow servant who owes him a small debt—a pittance when compared with the amount that was owed to the king. The unmerciful servant refuses the pleas of his fellow servant and sends the servant to prison. A few other servants tell the merciful king about the actions of the unforgiving servant. The king punishes the servant because he refused to show the kind of mercy he had himself received from the king. Jesus concludes by indicating that this is how it will be with God and those who refuse to forgive one another. There is a temptation to quantify forgiveness as Peter tried to do, but Jesus' point is that forgiveness is not about quantity—the number of times we extend forgiveness to another. In the parable the king's forgiveness is like God's forgiveness, and it transforms us, helping us to be as forgiving as God. The lesson is clear: If we hoard God's mercy while showing no mercy to others, we risk forfeiting the effects of God's mercy in our lives.
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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 September 10 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 $18,032. Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $856,000 $172,011 $683,989
The year to date amount is negative by $12,613 as of week number 11 in our budget year.
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.
Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection
ALL MEN are invited Monday September 25 at 7:30pm in the St. James Room.
Join a group of ordinary men and spend 90 minutes reflecting on the Sunday Scripture Readings for 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.
Increased Weekly Giving Program
Our Increased Giving Program is now underway. Please respond by using the
response envelope enclosed with the letter you received from Father Charles this week. The
participation of ALL parishioners is essential for the success of this effort. If you increased your
weekly offering but did not use the special envelope, please do so next weekend so we can acknowledge your response properly.
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.
Attention Confirmation Parents
Confirmation Dates A thru L:
October 22nd at 3pm M thru Z:
October 29nd at 3pm
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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The September Club of St. Thomas the Apostle Church was founded in
1970 to meet the needs of Seniors to socialize. 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 at [email protected].
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.
St. Thomas the Apostle’s
October 12th Program on Vatican Agency’s Work in Middle East & Other Regions &
Cardinal’s Refugee Resettlement Initiative. Please mark your calendar
You are invited to an informational and discernment program that will take place in St. Peter’s room on Thursday, October 12, 2017, 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on: the scriptural basis for “welcoming the alien and stranger”; the current circumstances of some vulnerable international regional populations by Vatican agency speakers; and, a description of Cardinal Joseph Tobin’s initiative for the resettlement of 51 refugee families by a representative from the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Charities.
The St. Thomas ministries that are co-sponsoring this event include: The Rosary Society, Men’s Cornerstone, the Young Adult/Youth Group, and the Holy Name Society.
Speakers are experienced in refugee resettlement from the Archdiocese and in providing international aid to all from a Vatican agency, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), founded by Pope Pius XI in 1926 to do pastoral and relief work in the Middle East, Northeast Africa, Eastern Europe, and India.
Recognition will be given for the local refugee resettlement efforts of Sacred Heart Church, St. Teresa of Calcutta and The Greater Bloomfield Interfaith Partnership.
No fee will be charged for attendees, but a request will be made for a free-will offering which will be split between CNEWA and the Archdiocese resettlement office.
For further information, contact Steve St. Hilaire (973) 338-5371
Senior High Youth Group News
Meetings every Sunday night in the Parish Center From 7-9pm All High School Youth are Welcome
The September Club is looking for Crafters to exhibit at its 3rd Annual Craft Fair & Food Emporium. On October 22nd. If interested contact Fran Gardella at 848-448-4335 or by email at [email protected] to register. Because space is limited and we are relatively new to this venue, there is no Table Fee. We only ask for a small percentage of what you sell as a donation to the Club.
Shawl Ministry If you can knit or crochet we need your help
Patients being cared for at the Villa Marie Claire hospice and palliative care center receive a Prayer shawl upon admission. We have been invited to participate in this project to help meet the demand of so many shawls. I now reach out to all crafters to consider helping. Our Ministry can provide you with the guidance for this prayerful activity. If you wish to help with this project please call Alicia at 973-473-6633—email [email protected] Thank you.
Our next gathering will be held September 17th at
11:30 AM in the Parish Center. Let us continue to pray for those making shawls and those
who receive them.
Need Sacraments? Do you want to learn more about your faith? The RCIA is for you…and all! Are you or someone you know interested in being baptized or need to receive the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation? Perhaps you just want to learn more about your faith. The RCIA is the process by which adults prepare for the reception of the sacraments in a friendly, relaxed, and informal setting. It is also a way for those who have already received their sacraments of initiation to learn about their faith in a deeper way. The RCIA meetings are held every Sunday beginning Sunday, October 1st after the 9 a.m. mass in the St. Thomas room in the parish center. For more information call Bob Miller at 973.338.9190 x131.
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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!
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!
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
“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:
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
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:
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
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.
Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Saturday, September 30th
7:00pm Herron Hall DJ, Tricky Tray, Raffles, 50/50
Adults $25 Kids Under 10 $10
Please come out and help out a parish family in need! For tickets or information please call Tracey Hann at
973-338-7400 or 973-632-8830
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AAre You a “Be-Attitude” Woman?
Saturday, October 28, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Herron Hall
All women are invited. Please bring a friend to share the day with you!
Details to follow.
WELLNESS MINISTRY Feel good about yourself: Give blood St. Thomas’ Annual Blood Drive TODAY Sunday, September 17th 8:30 am - 2 pm • Herron Hall
Our blood banks are in need of all types of blood. Please consider this as your gift for life. Come to
our blood drive and donate. We welcome our “regulars” and those who are “first time donors.”
All donors must present a signed or picture ID and know their Social Security number.
BEFORE DONATING Get a good night’s sleep. Have a good breakfast or lunch. Eat iron-rich foods—beans, read meat, fish, poultry, iron-fortified cereals, raisins, prunes, etc.
Drink extra water and fluids to replace the volume you will donate. Avoid tea, coffee, or other
caffeinated beverages. Avoid fatty foods such as hamburger, fries ice cream.
DURING DONATION Relax. Wear clothing with sleeves
that can be raised above the elbow. Show the staff any “good veins” that have been
used successfully in the past to draw blood. AFTER DONATION
Take the time to enjoy a snack and a drink afterwards. Immediately after donating, re-
hydrate by drinking plenty of fluids over the next 24-48 hours. Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for about five hours. If you feel light-headed after donating, lie down, preferably with feet elevated, until the feeling passes. Enjoy the good feeling that comes with knowledge that you
may have saved as many as three lives!
Post this bulletin notice on your refrigerator as a reminder.
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