St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Established July 1, 2014 Joining The Parishes of St. Thomas Aquinas (1922-2014) & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1976-2014) ST. THOMAS 601 Bristol Pike Croydon, PA 19021 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sundays: 9:00 AM (SETON) and 11:00 AM (St. Thomas) Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM Saturday: 9:00 AM (Chapel at 126 Walnut Ave.) Holydays: 8:30 AM, 12 noon AND 7:00 PM (St. Thomas) SETON 1200 Park Ave. Bensalem, PA 19020 PARISH OFFICE 121 Belmont Ave. Croydon, PA 19021 215-788-2989 Fax: 215-788-7626 Email: [email protected]Website: www.staq.org CONFESSION SCHEDULE Saturday: 3:30-4:00 PM (St. Thomas) Served By: Rev. David A. Fernandes, Pastor Rev. Michael J. Lonergan, Pastor Emeritus, (Former St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) Deacon John J. Gallagher Roseann Spear Kathleen Gallagher Joseph Spear Adm Asst D.R.E. Maintenance BAPTISMS First and Third Sundays of the month after 11:00 AM Mass. Attendance at Pre-Jordan class, on the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:30PM, in the Parish Meeting Room at 121 Belmont Avenue, is a requirement. You must pre-register by calling the Parish Office at (215)788-2989. PARISH MEMBERSHIP In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony, and/or to receive a Letter of Eligibility to be a Godparent or Sponsor it is necessary for you to be registered in our parish and practice the Catholic Faith. Contact the Parish Office as soon as you move into our parish to schedule a registration meeting. Please call the Parish Office if you move, or change your address or phone number. PARISH DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturdays after 9:00 AM Mass (Chapel) (June to October) Rosary: Weekdays before 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel) and Saturday before 9:00 AM Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays 9:00 AM -3:30PM with Benediction at 3:30 PM (Chapel) During Lent izabeth Ann Seton (197 N) s) M .) on E Em Served By:
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St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Established July 1, 2014
Joining The Parishes of St. Thomas Aquinas (1922-2014)
& St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1976-2014)
ST. THOMAS
601 Bristol Pike Croydon, PA 19021
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sundays: 9:00 AM (SETON) and 11:00 AM (St. Thomas)
Rev. Michael J. Lonergan, Pastor Emeritus, (Former St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)
Deacon John J. Gallagher
Roseann Spear Kathleen Gallagher Joseph Spear Adm Asst D.R.E. Maintenance
BAPTISMS First and Third Sundays of the month after 11:00 AM Mass. Attendance at Pre-Jordan class, on the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:30PM, in the Parish Meeting Room at 121 Belmont Avenue, is a requirement. You must pre-register by calling the Parish Office at (215)788-2989. PARISH MEMBERSHIP In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony, and/or to receive a Letter of Eligibility to be a Godparent or Sponsor it is necessary for you to be registered in our parish and practice the Catholic Faith. Contact the Parish Office as soon as you move into our parish to schedule a registration meeting. Please call the Parish Office if you move, or change your address or phone number. PARISH DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturdays after 9:00 AM Mass (Chapel) (June to October) Rosary: Weekdays before 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel) and Saturday before 9:00 AM Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays 9:00 AM -3:30PM with Benediction at 3:30 PM (Chapel) During Lent
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Monday July 22, 2019 8:30 AM Marianne Powers req by Eleanor Clancy Tuesday July 23, 2019 8:30 AM Marianne Powers req by M/M Mark Baehser Wednesday July 24, 2019 8:30 AM Dave Kilgallon req by Tom Thursday July 25, 2019 8:30 AM Dean Martin req by Mark Kolesar Saturday July 27, 2019 9:00 AM Dean Martin req by M/M Joseph Cummings & Cookie Grafenstine 4:30 PM Alfred Neuman req by Gregory & Mary Neuman and Family Sunday July 28, 2019 9:00 AM Celso & Bilar Hao req by Cherry Del Puerto 11:00 AM Katherine Daubert req by Ida & Family
Weekend Offerings 07/06 4:30 PM $ 1,408.00 07/07 9:00 AM $ 2,502.00 07/07 11:00 AM $ 1,510.00 Mail Ins/Parish Giving $ 1,458.00 Debt Reduction $ 114.00 Summer Maintenance $ 65.00 Other Collections (Parish) $ 5.00 Other Collections (Archdiocese) $ 821.00 Candles/Shrine $ 33.00 Poor Box $ 11.00
TOTAL for Parish for July 7, 2019 $7,106.00 TOTAL for Other Collections (Archdiocesan) $821.00
Thank you for your generosity. May the Lord bless you.
Lectors
July 27, 2019
4:30 PM K Schafer & J Mundy
July 28, 2019 9:00 AM R Andrews & T Berna 11:00 AM A Scheck & D DiTommaso
Extraordinary Ministers
July 27, 2019 4:30 PM M Bosco & B Balot
July 28, 2019 9:00 AM E Ryan & E Callery 11:00 AM M Kelly & R Kelly
Altar Servers
July 27, 2019 4:30 PM Effie McMahon
July 28, 2019 11:00 AM Caleigh Brogan, Meghan Brogan
Remember In Your Prayers Our men and women in the military: Many of our parishioners have family members serving in dangerous assignments around the world. Please keep them in your prayers.
Our Sick: Dave Beitz, Ryan Beitz, Francis Breuer, Loretta Cameron, Bill Campanelli, Maddox Carmona, Tama Cary, Jennifer Clements, Richard Clements, Joe Cochran, Dolores DeBeaumont, April DiBenedetto, George Doran Jr., Dolores Doran, Maureen Fenton, Richard Fieramosca, JoAnn Foder, Jayon & Cheryl Haulchild, Jean Hennessey, Bart Houck, Katrina Hudome, Tom & Rosemary Hynes, Luisa Jabla, Janet Jackson, Tessie Jaen, Regina Lang, Fritz Lang, Tara Lessard, Duncan Lewis, Debbie Lyons, Kathy Maddaloni, Margaret McGrory, Therese McMahon, Maria Middleton, Carletta Minor, Gen Morrin, Bernadette O’Brien, Louise Pepe, Mary Beth Rea, Dawn Marie Rogers, Rex Russell, Jimmy Simon, Diane Taylor, Amanda Tees, John Tobar, Kim Vickers, Mary Walker, John Wallover, Jermaine Williams, Denise Wilson, Elaine Wilson and all their relatives and friends. Our Deceased: All the deceased members of our parish and their relatives and friends.
St Thomas Aquinas Lottery Ticket Fundraiser
The results for July 10th to July 16th are as follows: Date Winning # Winners
July 10 367 Unsold Ticket July 11 084 Unsold Ticket July 12 695 Unsold Ticket July 13 429 Marta Brackett July 14 325 Lorraine Gonzales July 15 050 Unsold Ticket July 16 925 Unsold Ticket
St Thomas Aquinas July 50/50
Our December 50/50 started July 8th. The drawing will take place on
December 29, 2019 after the 11:00 AM Mass.
Save the Date We are making plans and preparations for
our Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We hope you will plan on joining us for a day
of good food, fun and conversation with family and friends.
Please contact the Parish Office if you can donate homemade salads and/or desserts.
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July 21, 2019
The STA Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room. For more information, please call (267) 554-7109. The Ladies of the Knights of Columbus will hold their next meeting on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 7:00 PM in Father Crehan Hall. For information, please contact Marie Kelly at (215) 788-3331. The Women’s Bible Group meets at 7:00 PM, every other Thursday, in the Parish Meeting Room. Their next meeting will be on Thursday, August 1, 2019. For information, contact Marie Kelly at (215) 788-3331 or [email protected]. The Knights of Columbus Council #4765 will hold their next General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 7:30 PM in Father Crehan Hall. For information, contact Al Scheck at (215) 499-1366. Separated/Divorced Support Group will meet on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM in Father Crehan Hall. For information, contact Peg Duffy at (215) 788-1947. SETON Seniors and Curran Travel Inc presents Sands Casino-Resort Bethlehem on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Trip Includes: Departure from SETON Parking Lot at 9:30 AM, Arrival at Sands Casino at 11:00 AM and Receive $25 in Slot Play, Depart for home at 4 PM, Arrive home approximately 5:30 PM. Price per person is $43.00. For information, contact Betty Keller at (215) 638-1594.
July 21, 2019
Sponsorships Also Available: On behalf of the Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII Council 4765, we would appreciate your support of our Annual Golf Outing, scheduled for Sept 14th of 2019. Proceeds from this event will go towards our chapter’s continuing efforts to support the church, the local parish, and the community. All sponsors will be recognized at the outing with a sign representing the name of the company or organization. These signs will be posted throughout the golf course at each hole. All sponsors will also have their names listed on the paperwork that each golfer will receive. The cost of sponsorship is $125 per hole. Hopefully, through our sponsor’s generous efforts, this year’s Golf Outing will prove to be even more successful than last year’s event. We are extremely excited and anticipate it to be fun for all.
Please Call or Mail Your Sponsorship To: Rich Powell
525 Wyoming Ave Croydon PA, 19021
(215) 964-3180
Please include the name of business, phone number, and address below
__________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Please Make Checks Payable To:
Knights of Columbus Council 4765
Save the Date
Knights of Columbus Annual Golf Outing The Knights of Columbus Council 4765 will be
holding their Annual Golf Outing on September 14, 2019 at the Bensalem Country Club. The price is $125.00 per person. This includes a round of golf
with cart and a Lunch Buffet with Door Prizes afterwards held in Father Crehan Hall—St Thomas Aquinas Church, 121 Belmont Avenue, Croydon,
PA. The Tournament will be best ball format with a closest to the pin and a longest drive contest. If you
don’t have a foursome, we will put you in one. Sign In: 7:00 AM
Shot Gun Start: 8:00 AM Following Golf: Lunch (Fr Crehan Hall) Please call or Mail your Registration to:
Rich Powell 525 Wyoming Avenue Croydon, PA 19021
(215) 964-3180 Please include your name, address and phone
number. Checks may be made payable to:
Knights of Columbus #4765
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July 21, 2019 Advocates for the Homeless & Those in Need (AHTN) is hosting a His & Hers Bingo Event on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Community, 325 S. Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills, PA. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $30.00 for 10 regular bingo games & 1 bonus game. Raffle basket chances, 50/50 and door prizes. Proceeds will be used to fund our AHTN missions for the homeless and those in need. To buy tickets go to AHTN.org and click on the link: https://ahtn.networkforgood.com/events/13412-ahtn-his-hers-bingo-night Catholic Social Services, Bucks County, will host Designer Bag Bingo on Saturday, August 10th. Tickets on sale now! Come join us for a fun filled night with friends and family. Location: Monsignor Woods Hall, St Frances Cabrini Parish, Fairless Hills. Advance Tickets: $30.00. At the Door: $40.00. Please call (215) 945-2550 for table reservation details and ticket information. Thank you for supporting Catholic Social Services and the families that we serve. St Mark’s Advisory Committee is sponsoring a 9 Day—8 Night Cruise to Alaska aboard the Celebrity Solstice on June 25 to July 3, 2020. Rates per person range from $2,812 to $3,677. Price includes round-trip air from Philadelphia to Seattle, overnight stay and city tour in Seattle, port charges, government fees, taxes and transfers to and from ship. Perks available for early sign up. Deposit of $350/pp will secure reservation—balance due by Feb 28, 2020. For detailed flyer call (215) 788-9408. For reservations contact Grand American Tours at 1-800-423-0247. Employment Opportunity: St. Charles Seeks an Advancement Director St Charles Borromeo is seeking to hire an Advancement Director to coordinate and to implement, in collaboration with a new Board of Limited Jurisdiction, efforts to enhance enrollment and the philanthropic support necessary to advance the mission of St Charles Borromeo School. Qualified candidates will possess experience in enrollment management, development, fundraising, sales, marketing, communications, event planning, and volunteer management . Experience in a parochial or not-for-profit environment preferred. Qualified candidates, please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Fr. Forlano at fr.forlano@stcharlesbensalem,org. The full job description is posted on the St Charles Borromeo School Facebook page and at https://www.aopcatholicschools.org/job/advancement-director-st-charles-borromeo-catholic-parish-and-school-bensalem-pa-bucks-county/
The Knights of Columbus #4765
2019 Discount Cards We still have some Discount Cards available for the 2019 Calendar Year. Many local and chain restaurants offer discounts or free appetizers. Cards may be purchased at the discounted price of $5.00. Cards are available in the Parish Office.
The Giving Tree is Celebrating “Christmas in July”
The tree is decorated with summer ornaments, please take one. These gifts will be for our families this holiday season. It is also a way for you to give a little now and a little later. Less Christmas stress makes “happy parishioners”. So, enjoy the summer sun, sand and surf but please remember our families who are in need. Any help we provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you! You are always in our prayers.
The Giving Tree Committee Janice Fratantaro and Donna Pierce-Bongart
The Knights of Columbus #4765, are sponsoring “Nominate a Family for the Month”. The winner will receive a gift card and recognition at the Mass they attend. You do not have to be a member of the Knights of Columbus or have children. Please complete the form below and return to the Parish Office or place in the collection basket. I (we) nominate the following family: ____________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
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