Whatever your status in the Church, whatever your family/marital situation, whatever your religious affilia- tion, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, you are invited, wel- comed, accepted, loved and respected here in the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas the Apostle! Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish & School Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Rev. Jerome A. Johnson Pastor Emeritus Rev. Msgr. John B. Szymanski, P.A. Parochial Vicars Rev. Frank W. Fellrath Rev. Gerardo B. Paderon June 10, 2018 PEACE & WELCOME! Celebration of Mass Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:30PM Weekday: (Pastoral Center Chapel) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM & Monday - Friday: 8:15AM & 7:00PM* 12:00 Noon Saturday: 8:15AM *Mondays: Celebrated in church with Miraculous Medal Novena Parish Office: Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732-251-4946 Website: www.saintthomasob.com Deacons Robert Bonfante, Sr. Patrick W. Hearty Joseph C. Tobin Scott D. Titmas, Sr. School Principal Ms. Joanne Kowit PREP Director Ms. Debbie Yesis Director Sacred Music/Liturgy Mr. Justin Connors PARISH MISSION STATEMENT “To make disciples, as we know, love and serve God and one another.”
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Whatever your status in the Church, whatever your family/marital situation, whatever your religious affilia-
tion, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, you are invited, wel-
comed, accepted, loved and respected here in the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas the Apostle!
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish & School
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor
Rev. Jerome A. Johnson
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. John B. Szymanski, P.A.
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Frank W. Fellrath
Rev. Gerardo B. Paderon
June 10, 2018
PEACE & WELCOME!
Celebration of Mass
Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:30PM Weekday: (Pastoral Center Chapel)
SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 10, 2018
SATURDAY JUNE 9 - Immaculate Heart of Mary
8:15am + Rev. Herbert Stab r/o Charles Heppel VIGIL 4:00pm + Patricia Wieczorek r/o Her Mother 5:30pm + Nellie O’Connor r/o Barbara/MichaelClements
SUNDAY JUNE 10 - TENTH SUNDAY IN ORD TIME
7:30am + Monsignor Richard A. Behl r/o Aaron & Marilyn Kabak
9:00am + For Parishioners, Living and Deceased 10:30am + Fred Esposito r/o Maureen & John Nigro 12:00pm + Rosa & Thomas Federico r/o Anthony Federico
MONDAY JUNE 11 – Saint Barnabas, Apostle
8:15am + Vincent Sweeney r/o Nancy Stahley 7:00pm** + Helen Baldwin r/o Debbie & Tom Yesis
TUESDAY JUNE 12
8:15am + Eleanor Grant r/o John & Donna Ventriello 7:00pm + John McLoughlin r/o Ralph/Betty Marantino
WEDNESDAY JUNE 13 - Saint Anthony of Padua
8:15am + Robert Miller r/o Wayne & Laurie Ann Miller 7:00pm + Josephine Sieczkowski r/o Roland & Mary Greene
THURSDAY JUNE 14 8:15am + Eleanor Grant r/o John & Donna Ventriello 7:00pm + Tony & Ann Raubold r/o Tony & Fran
FRIDAY JUNE 15
8:15am + Claire & Steve Hambas r/o STA Faculty/Staff 7:00pm + Thomas Toolan r/o Theresa & Children
SATURDAY JUNE 16
8:15am + Eileen Rasmussen r/o Donna / John Ventriello VIGIL 4:00pm + James Nasto r/o Stella Cavallo 5:30pm + James Greco r/o Kathy Salmon
SUNDAY JUNE 17 - ELEVENTH SUN IN ORD TIME
7:30am + Father’s Day Triduum 9:00am + Father’s Day Triduum 10:30am + Father’s Day Triduum
12:00pm + John & Michael Larkin r/o Family
** Mass in Church
Welcome to the Parish Family of St. Thomas! If you are new to the community, Welcome! We are grate-
ful to the Lord for your presence with us and look forward
to including you in all areas of parish life. Please take a
moment to stop by the Parish Office and register with us
and after Mass please introduce yourself to Fr. Jay, Fr.
Frank or Fr. Gerry. Registering and using your envelopes
makes it easier for us to provide documentation, such as a
certificate for sponsoring a child for Baptism or Confirma-
tion or to arrange for a wedding. So please register... and
Welcome!
Parish Office
One St. Thomas Plaza
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732.251.4946
School Tel: 732.251.4812
PREP Tel: 732.251.1660
Hours (Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm approx.):
Monday and Friday: 9:00am—4:00pm
Tues./Wed./Thurs: 9:00am-8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am—1:30pm
Contact Information:
Website: www.saintthomasob.com
www.facebook.com/pages/St- Thomas-the-Apostle-
Church-Old-Bridge-NJ
Parish Office Staff
Business Administrator: Mr. Michael Luczkow
Parish Secretary: Ms. Kristine Yuhas
Reception/Bingo Coordinator: Ms. Michelle Loney
Bulletin Editor: Ms. Justine Durstewitz
Sacramental Information BAPTISMS: (1:30pm, most Sundays) The Church calls GOD-PARENTS, to be practicing Catholics, examples of Christ-centered living today. All Godparents should submit Sponsor letters from their Parish ASAP—but no later than three weeks before the scheduled Baptism. PARENTS must attend a Baptis-mal Preparation Session. (Registration is required.)
MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made at least one year in advance—before
any social plans. Either the bride or groom must be a registered
member of our parish. Once a marriage questionnaire (available in
Pastoral Center) is completed/returned, a Parish Priest or Deacon
will then contact the couple.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: In case of dangerous illness or accident, phone the Pastoral Center. A
communal celebration of the Sacrament is held twice a year, in
Spring and Fall.
PENANCE: Individual Confessions most Saturdays, 12:30pm and
immediately following 5:30pm Mass. Communal Penance during
Lent/Advent with visiting clergy.
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Parishioners desiring the
Sacraments, please contact Pastoral Center.
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES . . .
◊ Sanctuary Candle/Mary Candle, (lit for one week in church/chapel, available during daytime in Pastoral Center).
◊ Memorials of Honor …. Gifts of $25+ entered in Journal (courtyard lobby). Envelopes: Pastoral Center.
MEMORIAL GIFT AVAILABLE
The Altar Bread and Wine (for the weekend) are available in memory of your deceased family member or friend. With a $25 offering, your Loved One will be acknowl-edged in the bulletin. For example: The Altar Bread and Wine are offered the
Weekend of July 7 and 8
In memory of John Smith r/o Smith Family
Liturgy of the Word w/ Children will resume in
September (Sundays 9am). Children in Grades K-8 children go to the Past. Ctr., listen to readings, reflection and Prayers of the Faithful on their own level. Children are well-supervised & return to families during the Presentation Hymn.
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JUNE 10, 2018
Adoration will resume in September.
Parish Support Here at STA we encourage you to be Christian Stewards, using
everything God has given us—time, talent, treasure—to serve
Him gratefully. (See Page 2 regarding envelopes.)
Last weekend’s collection: $13,959 (‘17: $12,074)
Poor: $720
Online Giving! Visit our website to get
started: www.saintthomasob.com
“Online giving—it’s so easy!” Shirley
DECEASED LOVED ONES
Phyllis Thornton, Peter Spatafora, Michael Downey, Alyce Kowal, Ronald Weber, Leonard Preteroti,
Joananne Teore and Debra Criss
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
All parents must participate in a Baptismal Preparation Program (if possible before the birth of your child). Sessions are held monthly in the Parish Room. Next session: Tuesday, June 26, 7:30pm. Registration required. Remember, the Sacra-ment of Baptism is a sacred event regulated by Church (Canon) law. Do not plan any activity until dates are con-
firmed. Questions? 732.251.4000.
ROME & UMBRIA, ITALY W/FR. JAY
October 22-30, 2018
Visit two millennia of architecture, art and culture in Rome and Umbria (“the
green heart of Italy”). Enjoy this trip for 9 days/7 nights. Cost: $3,099. Info: Jet Vacations 1-855-JET-0999 or [email protected].
ONLINE PREP REGISTRATION
If you have not yet registered, please visit our website: www.saintthomasob.com. Questions? PREP:732.251.1660.
FATHER’S DAY
Our parish will offer a Triduum of Masses for enrolled Fa-thers, living and deceased. If you wish to enroll your Fa-ther, envelopes are available at church exits. Complete the envelope and drop in collection basket or forward to the Pastoral Center by Thursday, June 14.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! ..and prayerful best wishes to all of our 8th Grade graduates of St. Thomas School and to all graduates in our parish community!
PILGRIMAGE TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Join us on a bus trip to visit the Museum of the Bible and the Saint John Paul II National Shrine:
Date: Saturday, July 21
Depart: 6:30am - St. Thomas Return: Approx. 8:30pm
Cost $90pp includes: Deluxe Motorcoach Tour, Museum of the Bible admission fee (expedited entry—bypass general admission line), personal host, 20% off gift shop & St. John Paul II National Shrine, “A Gift of Love” The Life of St. John Paul II and Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Info/Tickets: Sue at [email protected] or Eileen at 732.251.4766.
Please make checks payable to: St. Thomas Church.
PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS
Our Parish Office will be closed Fridays dur-ing the summer, beginning Friday, June 15. Enjoy your summer!!!
HUNTERDON HILLS PLAYHOUSE
Presents “NUNSENSE”
Saturday, August 11, 6:30pm
Join Fr. Jay for the production of Nunsense. Trip includes: Show, Dinner (choice of Prime Rib/Salmon/Chicken/Turkey/Crab cakes/Eggplant) and transportation for a cost $86. Info/Reserve 732.251.4000
CHRISTIANS OF THE HOLY LAND
Rami Qumsieh will speak next weekend (June 16/17) about the difficult plights of Christians in the Holy Land. He will be sell-
ing Holy Land Religious Articles after all masses.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP (20’s-30’s) We typically gather on the third Sunday of the month at 6:30pm. However, during the summer months (June-August), our schedule will be different as we gather for various outings. Info: John [email protected]
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TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Educating Minds and Hearts!
St. Thomas Parish School ● Pre-K - 8th Grade
Sue Sirianni, Admissions Office
732-251-4000 ext. 8253
333 Highway 18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Visit our website: www.sttaob.com
2018
Featuring: Bowling, Swim, Water Play, Sports, Sci-ence Exploration, Crafts, Field Trips, Yoga/Dance, Sewing, Phonics, Math Enrichment, Digital Technology
Join Father Gerry, Spiritual Director on this 12 day Pil-grimage to the Holy Land (Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Mt. Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, the Passion of our Lord and more!). Literature available at the Pastoral Center. Round trip from Old Bridge. Cost: $3,400. Visit website at www.nativitypilgrimage.com or email Fr. Gerry directly at [email protected].
On Monday, March 12, the Assembly Judiciary Commit-
tee released the Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act
(A1504). The bill will now be voted on by the General
Assembly. The bill would allow physicians to prescribe
drugs to end the lives of terminally ill individuals consid-
ered to have six months to live. The facts are clear—in
California, Vermont and in Oregon - states that have passed
assisted suicide bills - insurance companies have denied
individuals expensive healthcare coverage but offered them
low cost drugs to end their life.
In an era of cost control and managed care, patients with
lingering illnesses may be branded as a financial liability
for the insurance company, and decisions to encourage
death could be driven by reducing costs.
Please contact your state legislators and tell them that you
oppose A1504/S1072. To take action, visit: https://
njcatholic.org/faith-in-action.
Save-the-Date St. Thomas Rosary Society
GIANT FLEA MARKET
In memory of Marco Guarino Saturday, August 18,
8am-2:30pm (one rain date– Saturday, August 25)
St. Thomas Church Parking lot
Space rental 1 for $15 or 2 for $25. Tables: $5 Contact Charlotte Guarino 732.257.0721. No refunds/trash must be removed and no selling of food/drink concessions per-mitted. Return form as soon as possible to reserve your space.
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SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Anonymously Recommended, Carmella Agugliaro, Pat Barabas, Sophia Bielicki, Roberta Bodtmann, Barbara and George Boll-hardt, Michael Boyce, Craig Michael Buttcher, Ralph Chiano, Rosemarie Chimienti, Eileen Connolly, Joyce Curley, Camella Dacunta, Mafalda Decleva, John D’Mello, Nancy Donoghue, Sharon Ferrari, Richard Formica, Tom Franken, Laurenzo Fusco, Kay Gage, Johanna Gordon, John Grazziano, Charlotte Guarino, Mary Haraz, Dolores Higgins, Rich and Fran Hogan, Katie, Modesta Lombardo, Richard Mohring, Richie Naso, Erminio Nocera, Jr., John Oghia, Ralph Perez, Sam Pontieri, Michael Quinlan, Frank Ranelli, Harry Rothlin, Michael Ruffley, Joseph Russo, Jr., Cousin of Carol Safchinsky, Paul Sachkowsky, Claire Salamon, Lynn Santos, Donna Shenesky, Roman Stefano, Ruth Tschinkel, Theresa Veverka, Susan Whitlock, Mary McBurney Wrede, Mary Yuhas, Edward, Candida and Edward, Jr. Zglo-bicki. Please pray for all the sick. (Names will remain on our
sick list for one month after which time they will be removed,
unless we are notified to the contrary.) The Clergy will be
happy to visit parishioners confined to local hospitals. Phone
the Pastoral Center.
••Daughter’s of Divine Charity, St. Joseph Retreat Center,
850 Hylan, Blvd, Staten Island, NY. Visit website/RSVP Today! SIRetreatCenter.org or phone: 718.720.1097. ••Life Choices Peer Counselor training: Are you a good listener? Life Choices, a Pregnancy Help Center, assists women faced with an unexpected pregnancy. (732-516-0911) or lifechoices @optonline.net. ••Karaoke Night, Corpus Christi Church, June 15, 7pm-11pm. Family Friendly. Call Parish Office 732.254.1800 ••Corpus Christi Yard Sale, Saturday, June 23, 8:00am-1:00pm, 100 James Street, South River. Yard Sale will be in the lower parking lot located off Davd and Kamm Ave. Ventor spots $10 per spot and bring your own table. Reserve: 732.589.1576.
WEDDING BANNS
I Kathleen Sorbo & Patrick Devine
LIFE CHOICES RESOURCE CENTER
Clothing needed for children (up to size 7) Sum-mer clothes. Also, toys/baby furniture (except cribs) needed. Contact: George Wiliszewski (732-679-4719)/Maureen Nigro (732-591-8914).
(Including progressive) All proceeds support Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish School: Sundays - 5:00pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays - 11:30am; Friday—9:00pm and Midnight.
SENIOR’S MEETING
Monday, June 18, 1pm in the Pastoral Ctr.
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THE JOSEPH THORNTON &
JOHN CONNOLLY MEMORIAL FAMILY
DAY PICNIC, GAME & FIREWORKS AT
SOMERSET PATRIOTS BALLPARK
Sponsored by Holy Name Society
Saturday, June 16, Game Time 7:05pm. Buffet begins at 6:00pm. All-you-can eat Upscale buffet. Menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, veggie burgers, mac & cheese, chips, cookies and soft drinks. Cost: $35pp or Fam-ily of 8-10 $250. (Tickets will be at the Will Call window). Info: George 732.238.5743 or John 732.763.3280.
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS Results available on our website:
www.saintthomasob.com
Jesus brought forgiveness for
our broken resolutions.
SUMMER HELP NEEDED
We have 2 openings for part-time custodian/summer help here at St. Thomas. Duties include cleaning, mowing lawn and light repairs. This position requires: lifting up to 50lbs, walking around the complex, bending, M-F, some week-ends, possession of a valid driver’s license and cell phone helpful. Interested? Phone Scott, 732.251.4000 x8231.
MOTHER SETON REGIONAL HS
SUMMER ACADEMY
One Valley Road, Clark, NJ 07066
July 23-27, For Girls Grades 5-8. Various courses & ses-sions from 8:45am – 3:15pm $275 half day/$400 full day. Register, log onto website or call www.motherseton.org
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