February 16, 2020 • Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastoral Associate for Elementary Catechetics Tracey Hann School Principal Michael Petrillo DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRIES Dr. Patricio Molina Assistant Liturgical Music MinisterS Kimberley Mesiti Pastoral Associate for Family & Adult Formation Ministries Robert P. Miller COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY Quinn Furnald TRUSTEES Bernadette Lipoma James McKittrick 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 Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 • Website: www.stachurchbloomfield.com Facebook: Saint Thomas the Apostle Church Twitter: @stachurchnj Parish Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm. Friday 9am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm 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 & 7:00pm 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. Lawrence J. Fama, Pastor Rev. Charles J. Miller, Pastor Emeritus Parochial Vicar: Rev. Antonio T. Sarento, M.Div. In Residence: Rev. John Gordon, V.F., Rev. Charles Pinyan Weekend Assistant: Rev. Thomas Cembor PERMANENT DEACONS Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired • Deacon Albert H. Tizzano, Retired
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February 16, 2020 • Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastoral Associate for
Elementary Catechetics
Tracey Hann
School Principal
Michael Petrillo
DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL
MUSIC MINISTRIES
Dr. Patricio Molina
Assistant Liturgical
Music MinisterS
Kimberley Mesiti
Pastoral Associate for Family
& Adult Formation Ministries
Robert P. Miller
COORDINATOR OF YOUTH MINISTRYQuinn Furnald
TRUSTEESBernadette LipomaJames McKittrick
St. Thomas the ApostleSt. Thomas the ApostleRoman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Rev. Lawrence J. Fama, PastorRev. Charles J. Miller, Pastor Emeritus
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Antonio T. Sarento, M.Div. In Residence: Rev. John Gordon, V.F., Rev. Charles Pinyan
Weekend Assistant: Rev. Thomas CemborPERMANENT DEACONS
Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. MurphyDeacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired • Deacon Albert H. Tizzano, Retired
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SSixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 2020 Masses for the Week
Saturday, February 15 5:00 pm Yolanda Faraone – Family
Sunday, February 16 7:30 am John Mescall – Family 9:00 am For the People
10:30 am Catherine Simons – Granddaughter 12:00 pm Myra Sue Smith – Son
Monday, February 17 Presidents Day Weekday The Seven Holy Founders of Servite Order
8:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano – Bequest Tuesday, February 18 Weekday
7:30 am Gerard Julmis – Friend 11:30 am Katherine McMahon – Friend Wednesday, February 19 Weekday
7:30 am Deceased of Lubben Family – Bequest 11:30 am Brian English – Family
Thursday, February 20 Weekday
7:30 am Jan Drobinski – Friend 11:30 am Brendan Boyle – Bequest Friday, February 21 Weekday St. Peter Damian, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
7:30 am Peter Plaia 11:30 am Carmine Sarno – Friend First Saturday, February 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
8:30 am Thomas Stile – Daughter 5:00 pm Linda Cronin – Family
Sunday, February 23 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am Michael & Agnes DeBliss – Family 9:00 am Yolanda Faraone – Family
10:30 am For the People 12:00 pm Patrick DeLora – Family
PRAY FOR OUR SICK Anyone requesting a prayer shawl or lap robe
for a person in need is asked to call the parish center.
Deacon Al Tizzano, Kelly Spill, Phyllis Manion, James Battaglino,
Geraldine Nicolette, Victoria Pavlick, Virginia Fallon
SANCTUARY CANDLE INTENTIONS
CHURCH: Elizabeth Henry RECTORY: Paul Kossack
Gospel Reading - Matthew 5:17–37 I have not come to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfill them.
Matthew continues the Sermon on the Mount with a three part instruction by Jesus on the Way of Life in the kingdom of heaven. Today’s reading is part one and deals with the Law. Part two deals with worship and religious practice and contains the Lord’s Prayer. Part three deals with trusting God and deeds of loving service to our neighbor.
When Matthew speaks of “the Law and the prophets” he means the whole Scripture. When the Messiah brings the fullness of the kingdom none of scripture will be done away with. Instead it will be fulfilled. Matthew’s Jesus does not overturn the Law of Moses, nor does he set his followers free from the Law. He requires his followers to go beyond the Law by doing more than the Law requires.
The Law condemned murder. Jesus condemns anger. The Law condemned adultery. Jesus condemns even lustful looks. As Jewish Christians who had always been faithful to the Law Matthew’s community need a way to understand the difference Jesus and the kingdom he brings have made. They affirmed that God had always been at work in history through “the Law and the prophets.” But God’s work goes beyond that to be embodied by the Messiah who reveals the definitive will of God. The written scriptures and their interpretation in tradition are surpassed by Jesus whose life and teaching are the definitive revelation of the will of God.
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WELLNESS MINISTRY FEBRUARY 16,2020 8a TO 12p BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING ST THOMAS PARISH CENTER
Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
Shining the Light of Christ. The video can be seen on the sites below;
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE 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 9th compared to the budget amount for the year. The break-even date is June 30, 2020. The amount needed each week is $17,496 and the amount collected last weekend was $15,579. Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount
$892,300 $538,400 $353,900
The year to date amount is negative by $21,472 as of week number 32 in our current budget year.
This week at STA stachurchbloomfield.com
Location key: (CH) Church (PC) Parish Center (G) Gym (HH) Herron Hall
7:20p Income Tax (PC) Small Christian Community (PC)
Sa 2/22 10:00a 11:00a
PreCana (PC) Confession (CH)
Su 2/23 10:00a 10:30a 12:30p 7:00p
RCIA (PC) Mass – Children’s Liturgy (PC) PreCana (PC) Youth Group (PC)
MEN’S SCRIPTURE READING AND REFLECTION
ALL MEN are invited Monday, February 24 2020 at 7:30pm in St. James room. Join a group of ordinary men and spend 90 minutes reflecting on the Sunday Scripture Readings for the coming week and discussing some of the Challenges to our Catholic Faith. Come and share the extraordinary Word of God and together learn more about our beautiful Catholic faith.
We welcome, to our parish family, the following new parishioners…
Mr. Felix Diaz & Mrs. Maria Diaz-Castillo Mr. & Mrs. Frank & Lori Giovannucci Mr. & Mrs. George & Joanne Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Mary Ann Messina Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Sheryl Ramos
Mr. Jomy Vadakkedam Mr. & Mrs. Edward & Colleen Zappulla
Volunteers Needed St. Thomas is in need of individuals who could launder
Eucharistic Purificators once every 12 weeks. A simple task with Abundant Blessings!
If interested, contact: John Rennie at 973-338-4615
CENSUS Just as our country is conducting a 2020 census, it is time for our parish to do the same. If any of your family information has changed, i.e. names, address, phone number, email address, etc. please contact the parish center and update the information so that we have accurate records.
If you are not registered please be sure to fill out a registration form so that we have evidence of the fact that you are a parishioner here at St. Thomas the Apostle. This is especially important when you need a sponsorship certificate.
You may find the forms on our parish website: http://www.stachurchbloomfield.com under "Forms" or you may obtain one from the parish center. Thank you for your cooperation.
Living the 3 T’s By sharing your Time, Talent, & Treasure
“…my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Lk 1:47)
As Our Lady’s heart rejoiced in God her Savior, her joy motivated her to minister to her cousin Elizabeth, to intercede for newlyweds, to stand beneath her Son’s Cross, and to fortify the prayers of the Apostles. Today, Our Lady advocates for physical and spiritual healings for her children who travel to churches dedicated to her intercession… In whom or in what does our heart rejoice as we spend our time, talent, and treasure? Are we like or unlike Our Lady? Let’s ask Our Lady to help us be more like her, heart rejoicing in the Lord, brimming over in loving care and service to others.
Welcome!!!
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Save the Date St. Thomas the Apostle’s
Home & School Hosts 43rd Tiki Tray
Thursday, April 23rd Fiesta Wood-Ridge
More information to follow Any question please email
Our gatherings will be in the St. Peter room 11:30AM – 1:30 PM February 16th, March 15th, April 19th, May 17th and June 21st
Fellow parishioners did you know the Prayer Shawl Ministry provides handmade baby blankets to each baby baptized here at church? We also provide handmade prayer shawls, lap robes and prayer squares to comfort those in need. In the past we have helped hospice and other groups when in need as well as our churches giving tree.
We want you to know you could ask for a lap robe or shawl from our ministry for a family member or friend who is sick or shut in with limited activity or just going through a difficult time. When we give a shawl or lap robe our mission is to provide you with prayer, warmth and comfort, to share your pain, your sorrow and to remind you that you are never alone and you are wrapped in God’s love.
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 join our gathering of fellowship on the 3rd Sunday of each month in the St. Peters room from 11:30am to1:30pm. The meetings give 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 can knit or crochet at home or with our group. You do not have to attend meetings to be an active member to share your talent with our ministry.
For more information on our ministry please call Betsy@ 973 893-2441 Let us continue to pray for those making shawls and those who receive them. Donations of yarn or gift cards to Michaels are always welcomed and appreciated to continue with our shawls, lap robes and baby blankets.
The Archdiocese of Newark Respect Life Office
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU HEAL
For more information contact the Respect Life Office: [email protected] 973-497-4350 or [email protected] 973-497-4348 *All inquiries are confidential
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NEW TO OUR PARISH? WELCOME!!
PARISH MEMBERSHIP; New Parishioners are request to register in the Parish as soon as possible. Please notify the Parish Office of any changes in address or phone number.
Please cut out and return to Parish office or drop in the collection basket.
St. Thomas the Apostle Home & School Association is Hosting a Fundraising Event at
56 Broad St., Bloomfield, NJ (973) 337-5783
Monday, February 17th – 5:00p-9:00p 15% of sales will be donated to our organization.
DINE-IN and PICK-UP only
STA HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION WILL BE SELLING
SHOP RITE & STOP & SHOP
GIFT CARDS 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS:
Mar 1st, 15th & 29th THE CARDS CAN BE USED AT ANY SHOP
RITE/STOP & SHOP & FOR ALL YOUR PURCHASES!
THERE IS NO COST TO YOU!
YOU RECEIVE 100% CASH VALUE & STA SCHOOL EARNS 5% OF EVERY SALE!
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL Brenda Vasquez-Brown @ 862.452.5444
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
2020 ANNIVERSARY LITURGIES
The following anniversary liturgies will be celebrated by Cardinal Joseph Tobin in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark;
April 19, 2020 3:00pm 5 years & 25 years
May 3, 2020 3:00 pm 50 years
Please call the Parish Center to register by April 1st.
Summer CCD teachers needed! We are delaying the registration for Summer CCD because of a shortage of teachers in all grades. Please consider helping out, even if you can only teach a few days. Classes run from June 29th to July 10th. No experience necessary! If interested, please call Tracey at 973-338-7400 or email at [email protected]. Thanks!
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION AND TAX ASSISTANCE
The Holy Name Society continues to provide free federal and state income tax preparation and assistance 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 and require no more forms and schedules than those listed below.
Income tax returns will be prepared by experienced tax preparers volunteering their time and talent in the spirit of stewardship.
Income tax returns will be limited to the following forms and schedules: (no business or individual rental forms) - Federal forms 1040 and 1040sr (for seniors) - Federal schedules: a,b,d,r,1,2,3,4 and 5 - NJ state form 1040nj - NJ schedule b - NJ forms ptr 1 and ptr 2 (senior property tax freeze)
The tax preparation process for each individual or married couple will include an interview, review of your 2018 return and turnover of your tax related documents. Completed returns will be available in about one week.
Tax preparers will be available in the parish center every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon beginning February 7, 2020 through April 3, 2020.
The tax team has been keeping up with the changes included in the new tax laws beginning with 2018 income tax filing. We would be happy to discuss any federal and/or state tax concerns you may have to assist you in your personal preparation.
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Eucharistic Lecture Series From Passover Lamb to Risen Christ: Catholic Teaching on the Eucharist
With the crisis in the church over the lack of understanding of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist, St. Thomas the Apostle’s ministry of Adult Formation will sponsor a lecture series covering all aspects of the Eucharist from its biblical foundation to Eucharistic spirituality. Lectures include:
March 3: The Flesh of the Lamb: The Eucharist in the Bible (Robert Miller) March 10: The Eucharist: Beyond Signs and Symbols (Christopher Cimorelli) March 17: Transubstantiation: Thomas Aquinas on the Eucharist (Frank Miller) March 24: The Priesthood and the Mass (Maura Hearden Fehlner) March 31: The Effects of the Eucharist on the Soul (Rev. John Gordon)
Lectures are every Tuesday in Lent from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the St. Peter room of the Parish Center. Cost is $5 at the door for individual lectures or $20 to preregister for all 5 lectures. For more information or to register, please call Bob Miller in the parish center at 973.338.9190 x135. All payments accepted at the door.
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SEPTEMBER CLUB’S 2020 TRIPS
March, April & May Trips Open for Reservations
“The Celtic Angels” 7:00pm at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown March 8th (Sunday) preceded by Prefix Dinner at the Grasshopper Off The Green Restaurant. $100.00 Per Person includes Ticket to Performance, Dinner, Bus Transportation, & All Gratuities. Bus will depart St Thomas at 3pm. Minimal Walking. Join us for an evening of Irish songs & dance. $25 due upon Sign-Up & $75 Balance by February 24th. (Minimum 34 to run & Maximum of 38)
“Sister Act” 7:00pm at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn April 23rd (Thursday) preceded by Prefix Dinner at La Cucina Di Clemenza Restaurant. $100.00 Per Person includes Ticket to Performance, Dinner, Bus Transportation, & all Gratuities. Bus will depart St Thomas at 3pm. Minimal Walking. Join us for this fun show. $25 due upon Sign-Up & $75 Balance by March 30th. (Minimum 39 to run & Maximum 53)
Noon Prefix Lunch at Carmine’s Restaurant in NYC & Visit to Hudson Yards May 14th (Thursday) Following Lunch we will stop at Hudson Yards (upscale shopping) & the climbable (also has elevator) sculpture called “The Vessel” that affords great views of the waterfront. $101.00 per Person includes Lunch, Bus Transportation, & all Gratuities. Bus will depart St Thomas at 10am. Moderate walking at Hudson Yards, but distance & pace up to you. Join us to dine at one of the premier Italian restaurants in NYC. $20 due upon Sign-Up & $81 Balance by April 17th. (Minimum 39 to run & Maximum 40-50) Call Fran Gardella at 848-448-4335 or email her at [email protected] to get the individual Information Sheets that have a stub at the bottom to be returned with your deposit to reserve your spot on a trip.
Ladies and Gentlemen Mark your calendars!
Men's Catholic Conference Sat., Feb. 29, 2020
Womens' Commission Day of Reflection Sat., March 7, 2020 Both at Seton Hall University. Check the posters and fliers at the church doors or go to: https://www.rcan.org/mens-commission or https://www.rcan.org/offices-and-ministries/womens-commission
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