MASS SCHEDULE WEEKENDS SAT: 4:00PM SUN: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM WEEKDAYS MON. - SAT: 8:30AM CONFESSION SAT: 3PM or by appointment DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY: Mary Jane Kelso, [email protected]FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Deacon Len Long & Deb Widmann OFFICE MANAGER: Jane Staunton [email protected]BULLETIN & WEBSITE EDITOR: Barb Cawley [email protected]Phone Ext. 102 DEADLINE- Monday 10:00AM ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Galloway, 609-652-7134 www.arcs.org Principal: Joan Dollinger Saint Thomas the Apostle Church “Lord, You have come to the Seashore….” 331 8 th Street So. Brigantine, NJ 08203 February 23rd, 2020 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time PASTOR: Fr. Edward Maher PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Jose Thomas RETIRED PRIESTS: Msgr. Joe Mannion Msgr. Tom Morgan PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Len Long PARISH OFFICE HOURS 609-266-2123, ext. 3 MON - THURS: 9AM-4PM FRI: 9AM-1PM [email protected]ASH WEDNESDAY FEB. 26TH ASHES WILL BE DISTRIBUTED: 8:30am, 12noon, 4pm & 6:30pm
To Schedule Baptisms & Weddings Please call the Parish Office.
Religious Education CCD Class is now in session. They meet every Mon-day from 4:00pm - 5:15pm at BCS. Please register at the Parish Office. We also have special programs for children and adults who would like to become Catho-lic or complete their sacraments.
Care of the Sick The Parish Office may be called any time for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. A Priest or Eucharistic Minister will administer the Eucharist to those who are homebound, Our local hospitals also have a catholic priest available.
Altar Flowers
This is a nice way to remember your loved ones. The donation is $50.
Prayer Petition Book is located in the vestibule of the Church. The book will be carried up to the sanctuary during the Offer-tory Procession on Sunday. If the Mass you are attending is being requested by you or a family mem-ber, and you wish to participate in the Offertory Pro-cession, please see the ushers before Mass begins.
St. Dismas Ministry This ministry is available to anyone in Brigantine who feels overwhelmed by financial burdens and needs a helping hand. If you are in need of assistance, an application from the Parish Office must be completed first. The application is anonymous and if approved, short-term help will be provided. Please stop by the Parish Office for more information.
Parish Devotions Rosary:
Following 8:30AM weekday Masses, 8:10AM Saturday mornings before Mass &
Tuesday evening, 7:00PM Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday after 8:30AM Mass
Eucharist Exposition: Fridays from 9:00-12NOON, with the rosary and
Divine Mercy Chaplet. If there is a funeral, Exposition will be held in the Parish Meeting Room.
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Mass Intentions
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday
8:30AM 4:00PM
February 22
Frank & Catherine Grove by Anne Grove Dolly DiJoseph by McManus Family Kathryn Hallowell by Bill & Irene Zin
Sunday
8:00AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
February 23
Jane & Victor Kozub by Kate & Larry Carlin Greg Nacios by Angie Cucinotta Christopher Seksinsky by Mom & Dad Debbie Fabrizio by Riley Family Thomas Blake by Anne Grove Bernie Delury by Pat & Kitten Cooke
Monday
8:30AM
February 24
Louis Polzella by Lugene Polzella
Tuesday
8:30AM
February 25
Colleen Marnie by Diane & Joe Hennessy
Wednesday
8:30AM 12:00PM 4:00PM 6:30PM
February 26 (Ash Wednesday)
Joseph Kinslow by Dorothy &Tom Park Prayer Service with Ashes Prayer Service with Ashes John Culmone by Wife & Children
Thursday
8:30AM
February 27
Bill Balzer by Wife & Family
Friday
8:30AM
February 28
Jane & Victor Kozub by Marie Faunce
Saturday
8:30AM 4:00PM
February 29
Billy Bakes by the Coyle Family Jane Kozub by the Warrens Jack O’Hara by Pete & Regina Callaghan
Sunday
8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM
March 1
Jerry Phillips by Ed & Roey Rehill Deceased Members of Maria Culmone Family Karen McCarty by Rita Rossetti Kathryn Hallowell by Mary Alice Noonan Betty Jane Bair by Anne Grove Eileen Doahue by Chris & Danielle Smith
In Memory of:
Chris Seksinksy
by
Mom & Dad
Just a reminder…
If you have a cold or are not
feeling well, please share a sign
of peace during Mass with a nod
of your head, a friendly smile or a
wave. People will understand if
you do not shake hands.
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Stewardship is a way of life based on the Gospel. As disciples, we are called to be faithful stewards of our time, talent and treasure. Thank you for your continued generosity and participation in our parish ministries.
Join us each Friday of Lent as we read through the
Liturgical readings for the following weekend using a
brand new Lenten series. This year we will contem-
plate Year A’s cycle of readings using a booklet enti-
tled, “Around the Lenten Circle” from the Pastoral
Center. Each week we will bring music, Bible reading,
reflection time and an opportunity for faith-sharing to
these readings. Join us right before the Stations of
the Cross.
ASH WEDNESDAY
8:30 am - Mass with ashes
12:00noon - Prayer Service with ashes
4:00 pm - Prayer Service with ashes
6:30 pm - Mass with ashes
St. Thomas Schedule for Lent
If interested in attending either or both, just show
up. We would love to have you join our groups!
New members are always welcome!
A MASS will be celebrated EVERY TUESDAY
EVENING during Lent at 6:30pm, (beginning on
Mar. 3rd) followed by the Rosary for Peace at 7pm.
LENTEN NIGHT OF RECOLLECTION will be held
on Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm. This evening will
be presented by Fr. Chris Mann.
Lenten Night of Recollection
This year, Father Christopher Mann will be giving our
annual Lenten Night of Recollection. It will be held on
Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00pm. Father Mann is
the pastor at Christ the Redeemer Parish. Before
Father Mann became a Diocesan Priest, he was a
Franciscan. As a religious order priest, he gave a
number of retreats. He has a lot of experience in that
area. We hope you will be able to attend.
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Prayer Chain Network: The network prays for the immediate
needs of others. To make a confidential request, please contact
Barry Scholcoff at 609-266-7888.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Louis Constantino, Dominic Delia, Baby Juliette McNamee, Michael Thress, Leonard Thress, Linda Cassano, Jim Covert, Carol Terranova, Harry Nugent, Kim Urban, Baby Caleb O’Brien, Joan DiBona, Pat Foidl, Francesca Orlando,
David Emmons, Jodi Haiduc, Patrice A. Daniels, Lori Taranto, O.F.S., Robert Gentile, Jack Imfeld, Sandra Ruth Mon-temarano, Donna Rogers, Denise Kolenovic, Kim Price, Davin McCloskey, Baby MacLan Golden, Ellen O’Brien, Adele Dwyer, Joseph Vassalluzzo, George Munger, Derek Caster, Cheryl Kenney, Maryann Atack, James Daly, Loretta Smith, Ruth Cunningham, James Cappiello, Chris Smith
Please Remember All The Military in Your Prayers
2nd Lt. Robert Glanville, USMC Sgt. Taylor DeMers Maj. Jeffrey Moon, USAF Lt. Connor F. Burbridge, US Army Capt. Matt Valnoski, US Army
Cpl. Ronald DeWaal, USMC Cpl. Tristen T. Barry, USMC Sgt. Matt Krimm, US Army
Ministry Schedule Feb 29th & March 1st Mass Presider Lector Eucharistic Minister Altar Server
SAT. 4:00PM Fr. Jose M. Stinson F. Streeper, J. Kozub, P. Zuber, M. Harvey J. O’Neill, Maria DelaPena,
Harper Petigout
SUN. 8:00AM Fr. Bob P. Mohnack K. Mogan, G. & M. Gallagher, B. Ferris Amalfitano Family (3)
SUN. 9:30AM Fr. Jose ME Smith P. Jackson, J. D’Ascenzo,
R. & M. Pagoulatos Emma Highberger, N. Fegan
SUN.11:00AM Fr. Ed M. Harvey Deacon, K. Murray, L. Flanagan, R. Wilson,
G. Shindle JJ Wilson, Steve Smith
If you cannot attend, PLEASE find a replacement. Thank you!
Please Pray for our
Recently Deceased:
Denny DiRenzo
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2020 Calendar Raffle
Week 8
2/17/2020 161 Gail Snyder $100.00
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2/21/2020 415 Betty Miller $ 50.00
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Congratulations to our winners!
Thank you for your continued support.
Attention 8th Grade Students & Parents
There will be a MANDATORY REHEARSAL on
Sunday, March 1st in the Church, following the
11am Mass.
As a reminder, the $40 fee is due NO LATER than
March 1st, checks are to be made out to
St. Thomas Church and can be dropped off at the
Parish Office or given to Deb Widmann.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word The Children’s Liturgy is held during the 9:30am Mass on Sundays. All children, (Pre-K thru 3rd grade) are welcome to participate each week. If you can’t make the 9:30 mass, check the CLW baskets at each church entrance for weekly gospel worksheets and mass books for your children. Vol-unteers are also welcome to join our CLW team. Contact Kathy Mulvenna at 609-266-2268 for more information.
***CLW is Children’s Liturgy of the Word***
Feb. 23 Diocesan FaithFULL Food Drive Begins
Feb. 26 Ash Wednesday
8:30 am Mass with ashes
12noon - Prayer Service with ashes
4:00 - Prayer Service with ashes
6:30 pm Mass with ashes
Scripture Study 9am - 11am Parish Meeting Rm.
Feb. 28 Lenten Faith Sharing Group 5:45pm Meeting Rm.
Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Church
Mar. 1 Confirmation Practice 12noon Church
Mar. 2 Confirmation with Bishop Sullivan 5:00pm Church
Mar. 3 6:30pm Mass, 7:00pm Rosary,
Knights of Columbus Meeting - St. Philip Hall
Mar. 4 Scripture Study 9am-11am Parish Meeting Room
Women’s Club Meeting - St. Philip Hall
Mar. 5 Lenten Faith Sharing Group 5:45pm PMR
Stations of the Cross 7pm Church
***PMR is the PARISH MEETING ROOM***
HOLY SPIRIT HIGH SCHOOL
STANLEY W. MARCZYK SCHOLARSHIP
There are three scholarships totaling $20,000 availa-
ble to incoming freshmen to Holy Spirit High School for
2020.
For further information and an application contact
The FaithFULL Food Drive is a fantastic opportunity to put our faith into action during the Lenten season by recognizing the value of those people in our region who go hungry throughout the year.
The Women's Club
A caring community of Christian Women within our Church
Our club members showed up to package 25 gift bags for distribution to homebound parishioners for a Valentine treat. We welcomed another member to our club and made some plans for the busy month of March. Why not join us at our March meeting which will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 at 7 pm in St. Philip Hall?
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Diocese of Camden Addiction Hotline: 1-855-5HOPE4U
If you can’t stay for the whole day, join us for part:
Mass 10:15am Eucharistic Healing Service 2pm
Congratulations on your decision to marry in the Catholic Church!
A Pre-Cana program prepares couples for the Sacrament of Marriage. Throughout the class, many topics we be discussed such as communication, listening, family conflict resolution skills, intimacy, finance, couple prayer, spirituality, conscience formation and more. There are several churches within the Camden Diocese offering Pre-Cana classes. For a complete list and for more information, please visit their website: www.camdendiocese.org
Garden Permit Program Now Available Spring is Just Around the Corner
Gardening – The Healing Power of Nature Research shows that digging in the earth’s soil is
soothing, comforting and peaceful. When planting seedlings, cultivating the ground, and nurturing flowers, we experience happiness from our fruitful labor. Each year we plant gar-dens knowing when the first frost comes the flowers will die. However, we have hope because in the spring we will once again plant flowers. The cycle of life mimics the cycle of na-ture. Although grief may never go away, gardening may be a therapeutic option that provides hope.
The mission of South Jersey Catholic Cemeteries is
to not only bury and pray for the dead, but also to comfort and console those grieving. Consequently, we are happy to announce our Garden Permit Program will be available at all Diocesan run cemeteries beginning March 21. To learn more visit SouthJerseyCatholicCemeteries.org or call 800-594-4980 and a member of our staff with gladly help you.
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass
If this year, 2020, you are celebrating a milestone Wedding Anniversary of 25, 50, 60 or 70 years or
more, Please join us in celebrating Mass with
Bishop Dennis Sullivan on Sunday, June 14, 2020
3:00 p.m. Church of the Incarnation
240 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051-1018 (A light reception will follow in the parish hall.)
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, join Bishop Sullivan along with priests, religious, our seminarians and many other people from throughout the diocese at Washington Lake Park (626 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080) for our 8th annual iRace4Voca-tions. Bishop Sullivan will celebrate a Mass for Vocations at 1 p.m. followed by our 5k run/1 mile family walk. Come out to pray and race! The day will end with a picnic and family fun. Help us enjoy the day as we raise awareness and offer prayers for an increase in vocations for our diocese. We need our parishioners, all ages, to say yes to this intergenerational day. We need YOU. For more information, and to register for the event, visit www.camdenpriest.org/irace4vocations
St.Gianna Beretta Molla Parish 1421 New Road, Northfield, NJ 08225 609-646-5611
St. Gianna Parish cordially invites you to visit their
church during Lent (Ash Wednesday until Good
Friday) to view the pilgrim statue of the Scourged
Christ while it’s in the area.
VIEWING TIMES:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 8AM -10 AM Wednesday & Friday: 8 AM - 8 PM Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM Sunday 7 AM - 3 PM
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