MASS SCHEDULE WEEKENDS SAT: 4:00PM SUN:8:00,9:30,11:00AM WEEKDAYS MON. - SAT: 8:30AM CONFESSION SAT: 3PM or by appointment PARISH OFFICE: 609-266-2123, ext. 3 MON - THURS: 9AM-4PM FRI: 9AM-1PM [email protected]www.stthomasbrigantine.org ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Galloway, 609-652-7134 www.arcs.org PARISH MINISTRIES: For a full listing, please visit: stthomasbrigantine.org/ministries-2/ DIRCTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY: Mary Jane Kelso, [email protected]FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Deacon Len Long & Deborah Widmann OFFICE MANAGER: Jane Staunton [email protected]BULLETIN & WEBSITE EDITOR: Jennifer Sigmund, [email protected]Deadline: Monday, 10AM PASTOR: Father Edward Maher PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Jose Thomas PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Len Long St. Thomas the Apostle Church “Lord, You have come to the Seashore….” 331 8 th St. South, Brigantine, NJ 08203 April 14, 2019
Monday 4:30PM-5:45PM North School. Please call the Parish Office for enrollment
Care of the Sick The Parish Office may be called any time for the Sac-rament of the Anointing of the Sick. A Priest or Eucha-ristic Minister will bring Eucharist to those unable to attend Mass, because of sickness or infirmity. If you know of a family member, friend or neighbor who is a homebound parishioner and would like to be placed on our list, please contact the office.
Altar Flowers This is a beautiful way to remember your loved ones. Please stop by the Parish Office for details.
Prayer Petition Book is located in the vestibule of the Church and is availa-ble for you to write your intentions. The book will be carried up to the sanctuary during the Offertory Pro-cession of the Mass every Sunday.
Offertory Procession If the Mass you are attending is being requested by you or a family member, and you wish to participate in the Offertory Procession, 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. The application is anonymous and short term help will be provided, if approved. Contact the
Parish Office for information.
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Mass Intentions
Saturday 8:30AM 4:00PM
April 13 Anna Costanzo by Louis John Barishek by Dolores Palaszewski Keith S. Edmonds by Jack & Ginny
Sunday 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM
April 14 Grace Ketterer by Tom & Dot Park Marilyn Feehan by Sal & Chris Colombo Joseph LaRocca by Riley Family Margaret Mary Kelly by Danielle Smith Denise Sheehan by John & Kathe Murray Rebecca Loper by John & Kathe Murray
Monday 8:30AM
April 15 Jesse DiTeodoro by Mike & Gail Gallagher
Tuesday 8:30AM 6:30PM
April 16 Mary Paschal by St. Thomas Staff Parishioners of St. Thomas
Wednesday 8:30AM
April 17 Anne Wood by Husband, Fred
Thursday 7:00PM
April 18 - Holy Thursday Parishioners of St. Thomas
Friday 3:00PM
April 19 - Good Friday Passion of the Lord
Saturday 8:00PM
April 20 - Holy Saturday Parishioners of St. Thomas
Sunday 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM
April 21 - Easter Sunday Deceased Members of Megaro Family by Dolores Morello & Bill Whalen Marilyn Feehan by Dennis & Sue Markiewicz Maryann Maiorano by Husband Jennie Hamada by Mr. & Mrs. J. Orlando Bonsignore Family by Anna & Family Elizabeth Maguire by Lynda Sutton
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 Meeting Room A.
Finance Council Fr. Edward Maher Edward Mong Anthony DiMaggio, Trustee Rob Smith John Murray, Trustee Eileen Robbins
Pastoral Council Fr. Edward Maher Fr. Jose Thomas Deacon Long Anne Cwiklinski Rita Pagoulatos, Pres. Rick DeLucry Kathe Murray, Sec. Jim Levins Frank Burbridge Patty Mohnack
Please Pray for the Recently Deceased: Carmela Laviano Susan Cashmere
Victor Kozub
Please Note: The Parish Office is closed on Good
Friday & Easter Monday.
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Stewards Speak Up
“I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me. “ (Luke 22:34)
How many times have you heard someone make a dispar-
aging comment about Jesus or our Catholic faith? How did you react? Do you remain quiet not to cause a disturb-ance? Or, do you remain quiet because you believe peo-ple will think negatively about you? Pray for the courage to live Stewardship by speaking up and enter into a re-
spectful dialogue when the opportunity arises.
April 6-7th Offertory…$11,267.00 Catholic School…$837.00
Egiving…$.00
Have you considered Electronic Giving? Please visit: www.Parish-Giving.org
This Week... Apr 15 Religious Ed, 4:30PM, North School
Apr 16 Mass, 6:30PM, Church followed by Rosary for Peace, Church
Apr 17 Scripture Study, 9:15AM, Mtg Rm A
Apr 18 Poor Man’s Dinner, 5PM, St. Philip Hall Mass, 7:00PM, Church
Apr 19 Passion of the Lord, 3PM, Church
Apr 20 Confession, 10:30-11:30AM, Church Blessing of the Easter Basket, 12Noon Easter Vigil Mass, 8PM, Church
Apr 21 NO Children’s Liturgy, 9:30AM, Church
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Weekly at the 9:30AM Mass
REMINDER No Children’s Liturgy Easter Sunday
Dear St. Thomas Parents, Thank you for sending your children to our Children’s Litur-gy program each week. This year, we have been learning about the weekly Gospel readings, the Apostle’s Creed, how to say the Rosary, the Liturgical seasons of the Church calendar and now we will learn more about the dif-ferent parts of the entire Mass. We now have available Children’s Mass booklets that you can borrow each week during Mass so the children can follow along in a child friendly format. Please use these books and then return them to the Children’s Liturgy basket at the back of the church on your way out. Thank you and if you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact the Children’s Liturgy Ministry Leader: Kathy Mulvenna at 609-266-2268.
Activity Worksheet Weekly
Can’t make the 9:30AM Mass? At the back of the church is a labelled basket on a table with children’s worksheets that correspond to the gospel reading. Feel free to take one for
your child.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, MAY 18th
NIGHT AT THE RACES
Doors open at 5PM, Tickets $25
All Proceeds Benefit St Dismas
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Women’s Club
High Tea Event
Sunday, May 5th, Opens 1PM, St. Philip Hall
Enjoy Afternoon Tea, Tea Sandwiches &
Desserts, Great Company & Conversation
Tickets: $25 per person, $15 per child
Call Pat Gabor for Tickets, 609-266-3909
The Knights of Columbus (KOC) wishes to thank every-
one involved with the Blood Drive & Yard Sale this past
Saturday. Your generosity is appreciated as a sign of love
during this Lenten Season.
Yard Sale Gentle Reminder: The KOC does not accept
clothing donations, however, clean, gently used clothing
can be donated to the Brigantine Community Presbyteri-
an Church Thrift Shop. Please call (609) 266-7942 for
drop off information.
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Men’s Holy Week Retreat Holy Thursday April 18th
to Holy Saturday April 20th
Gather at St Joseph in the Hills in
Malvern, PA to profess and en-
hance your Faith. Malvern offers
the opportunity for each of us to
revive our own souls, to do His
will and to serve others. For more
information contact Bob Quinn 609-713-2860.
Easter Flowers
Envelopes for Easter flowers are located in the vestibule
of the Church. Remember a loved one with your dona-
tions. Their names will be published in the bulletin.
Thank you for your generosity.
Poor Man’s Dinner, April 18th, 5PM A vegetable soup dinner with rolls will be served before the
Holy Thursday Mass. This meal is free and open to all parishioners. Please come join us to break bread and
Palms will be blessed & distributed No morning Masses Holy Thurs. thru Sat.
The Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday, April 18th
Poor Man’s Dinner: 5PM before Mass 7PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday, April 19th Passion of the Lord: 3PM
Holy Saturday, April 20th Confession: 10:30-11:30AM
Blessing of Easter Basket: 12Noon No 4PM Mass
Easter Vigil: 8PM
Easter Sunday, April 21st 8AM, 9:30AM & 11AM
The Lord is Risen, Alleluia!
Diocesan Food Drive 2019 Results
St. Thomas would like to thank everyone who
was involved in the FaithFULL Food Drive. The
donations will provide needed nourishment to
the less fortunate and hungry. This is a sign of
love and generosity expressed during the holy
season of Lent.
We want to thank the students of Assumption Regional
Catholic School who helped us serve donuts and clean
tables at Hospitality Sunday last weekend. The students
also helped loaded up the truck for the Faithfull Food Drive.
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Congratulations to Our Newly
Baptized: Madeline Ann Reese
Ministry Schedule April 20-21st
Mass Presider Lector Eucharistic Minister Altar Server
SAT. 8:00PM Fr. Ed J. Robbins, F. Burbridge
B. Fusco, B. DeLucry, J. Kozub, Deacon
Long
M. Dela Pena, M. Canuso,
H. Petigout
SUN. 8:00AM Fr. Jose E. Stafford, A. Solari, A. Grove, D. Philips, B. O’Connor Amalfitano Family (3)
SUN. 9:30AM Fr. Ed ME Smith Rob Smith, ME Smith, M. & M. Brindisi T. Bell, E. Highberger
SUN. 11:00AM Fr. Jose J. Murray, Deacon Long, G. Shindle, F. Sucharski,
D. Marrandino JJ Williams, A. Petricca, E. Taboga
Altar Servers: If you are attending a Mass you are not scheduled for, please see if Altar Servers are needed.
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.
Mae Campbell, Leonard Thress, Jeff Garnett, Tina Tulio, Michael Thress, Terry Ciullo, Jeanna DiAntonio, Carol & Linda Hartigan, Francesca Orlando, Harry Nugent, Joe Rifice, Robert Monroe Jr, Peter Staffieri, Marie Billingsley, Phillip Billingsley, Aidan Lacolli, Judy Pontillo, Roseann DiMaggio, Pat Porter,
Beverly Watters, Theresa DiOrio, Joan Butler, Vince Johnson, Nicolas Mozzachio, Paul Kabala, Kim Urban, Anthony Lawler,
Dolores Stella, Michael Stella, Julia Caputo, Mary Casey, Pat Castellano, Phyllis Patricco, Wes Gallagher, Frank Digilio,
Steve Lerario, Jack Lefkowitz, Evelyn Spina, Tony Puleio, Gina Lombardo, Susan Swift, James Cappiello, John Paradiso,
Theresa Paradiso, Joan DiBona, John Fullerton, Irene Crawford, Ray Kretz, David Worthington, Jason Kuharik, Rita Ranieri, Peter Feshuk, Bob Foti, Peter Caldes, Joseph Calla-ghan, Walt Sgrignuoli, Robert Gentile, Joan Adame, Margaret DiFranks, Silvana Giaconne, Grace Hill, Marie Powell, Harry
Nugent, Theresa Hetherington.
Please Remember To Keep the Members of Our Armed Forces In Your Prayers
Capt. Matt Valnoski, Ft. Campbell, KY, Matthew Krimm, Army, Iraq, St. Sgt. Michael Spinogatti, Army, Ft. Campbell, KY, St. Sgt. Lyle Voisey, Army Infantry, Ft. Drum, NY, Capt. Scott Croskey, Air Force, Fort Meade, MD, McCarthy Ever-ett Johnson, West Point, NY, 2nd Cpl. Lt. Michael J. Maggit-ti, USMC, Okinawa, Japan, Tristen Barry, USMC, Okinawa, Japan, Cpl. Matthew Sentore, U.S. Marines, San Diego, CA, Tyler Fisher, Army Medic, Afghanistan, Major Jeffrey Moon, Holloman, A.F.B. New Mexico, Lance Corporal Colin Talley, USMC, Jacksonville, NC, 2nd Lieutenant Robert Glanville, USMC, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, LT Tim Kerley, US Navy, Scot-land, Lt. Colonel Matthew B. Smith, Army, Pentagon, Washing-ton, DC, Ltc. Robert F. DiStefano, US Army, Kuwait. Diocese of Camden Addiction Hotline: 1-855-5HOPE4U
Assumption Regional Catholic School EVENTS:
Saturday, April 27th, 1PM Assumption 22nd Annual Golf Classic at Seaview
Golf Resort, Galloway, NJ
Want to learn more? Download the Assumption app find information such as notifications,
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass If in this calendar year (01/01/19 through 12/31/19), you are celebrating a mile-
stone wedding anniversary of 25, 50, 60 or 70 years or more of marriage, please join us in celebrating on Sunday, June 16, at 3:00 p.m. at Mass in Absecon, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Bishop Sullivan will be the celebrant. A light reception will follow in the parish hall. Registration forms are available at all parish offices. Registration deadline is May 6, 2019. For
more information please contact your parish office.
Around the Diocese
CHRISM MASS 2019 Bishop Sullivan invites the faithful of the diocese to join him and his priests for the Chrism Mass at
4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Saint Agnes Church (Our Lady of Hope Parish) in Blackwood. The Chrism Mass is a celebration of the priesthood and the occasion at which the bish-
op consecrates the sacred oils used in the sacramental life of the Church. Your prayerful support will be greatly appreciated.
Meeting/Program/Seminar Church Ministry Institute of Camden: Collingswood, Church History, Wednesdays, April 3 to May 15, (6 weeks) 7:00 to 9:30 pm. Email Cheryl Venafra, [email protected]
Bereavement Ministry Spring Training: Thursday nights, April 25, and May 2, 9, 16, 23 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., at Par-ish of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Collingswood, NJ. Will lead to certification in the National Catholic Ministry to the Bereaved and a fulfilling ministry serving others. For more details, call (856) 583-2906 or email [email protected]. Special Mass/Service Lay Ministry Celebration: Wednes-day, May 29, 2019 at 7 PM Evening Prayer Celebration in gratitude for all Lay women & men who minister in the Diocese of Camden with special congratulations to those who have completed DEGREES and earned CERTIFICATES St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish (St. Anthony Church) 285 Route 206, Hammonton, NJ 08037 Presider: The Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, RSVP By: May 22, 2019 856-583-2906 or [email protected] (Spouse, family and friends are welcome!)
Lenten Mass will be celebrated
at Holy Cross Mausoleum
Chapel on Monday, April 15th at
10AM.
Mass of Remembrance & Healing will be celebrated
by Monsignor Michael Mannion & Monsignor Peter
Joyce on Monday, May 13th
7:00pm at Church of the
Resurrection in Marmora for those who have suffered
the loss of a child of any age through miscarriage, still
birth, abortion, SIDS, illness, overdose, suicide or any
untimely death. We encourage and welcome all mem-
bers of the family and friends affected by the loss of this
beloved child to join in this mass of celebration for the
precious life that touched ours briefly yet stays in our
hearts forever! (Please bring a picture or special remem-
brance of your child. Roses will be available for those
who have lost their child before birth.) For more infor-
mation, please call: Betty at 609-425-3553 or email at
Are you a practicing Catholic who is hungry for more knowledge about Catholic teaching? Are you in ministry with a desire to increase your knowledge about God and about the Church you serve? CMIC—Church Ministry
Institute Camden offers courses for you!
CMIC Church Ministry Institute of Camden (CMIC) Sum-mer Courses are completed in two full days! CMIC
courses are being offered July 22nd
through August 2 at Sacred Heart Center (formerly Sacred Heart High
School) in Vineland. Levels 1, 2 and 3 classes consist of two days each, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
(Completion of both days is necessary to receive certifi-cation) Cost is $60 per course or $250 for a full Level.
Register now to guarantee a spot … limited seating! To register: [email protected]
MARRIED COUPLES: It’s spring training time. Play ball with your spouse and sign up to hit a home run at a
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is Oct 25-27,2019. Ques-
tions? Need more information? Call our application couple at 609-741-8012 or
April, Autism Awareness Month Please join us for: A Diocesan Eucharistic Celebration Sunday, April 28, 2019, 10 AM Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish at Holy Saviour Church 50 Emerald Avenue, Haddon Township, NJ
Celebrant: Father Hugh Bradley We invite you to actively participate in the Celebration of the
Eucharist by sharing your skills as a greeter, lector, a cantor, an usher, an altar server and by your presence at Mass. We all
have different abilities please share yourgifts. The Mass will be adapted to meet the needs of the folks joining us for the cele-
bration. All are welcome. A reception with light refreshments will follow the Celebration. Holy Saviour & McDaid Hall are fully accessible. To RSVP and to volunteer for a ministry contact: Rev. Hugh Bradley, Co-Director Ministry With the Deaf and
