June 1, 2014 - Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Bloomfield New

St. Thomas the Apostle
Roman Catholic Church
Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 . Fax: (973) 338-4224 . Religious Education: (973) 338-7400
School: (973) 338-8505 . Convent: (973) 338-9118
Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 . Website: www.stachurchbloomfield.com
Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., Pastor
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Andrew N. Onyemaobi, M. Div., M.A.
PERMANENT DEACONS:
Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy
Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired
Eucharistic Liturgy
Pastoral Associate for
Elementary Catechetics:
Saturday Eve: 5:00pm
Tracey Hann
Sundays: 7:30, 9:00,
10:30am & 12:00 Noon
School Principal:
Ms. Joan Ferraer
Weekdays: 7:30, & 11:30am
DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL
Saturday Mornings: 8:30am Only
Holy Days:
7:30, 11:30am & 7:30pm
MUSIC MINISTRIES:
Nancy A. Cardone
Assistant Liturgical
Holidays: 8:30am Only
Music MinisterS:
Kimberley Mesiti
Pastoral Associate for Family
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
& Adult Formation Ministries:
Robert P. Miller
Coordinator of Youth Ministry:
Mr. Timothy Dennin
FINANCE CHAIRMEN:
Peter Maulbeck, Finance Council
Patrick DeCotiis, Finance Committee
June 1, 2014 . Seventh Sunday of Easter
Seventh Sunday of Easter
June 01, 2014
Masses for the Week
Sunday, May 25
Sunday, June 1
7:30 am For the People
9:00 am Teodorico Q. Flores - Family
10:30 am William McGreevy - Family
12:00 pm Alice Coyle - Family
Monday, June 2
7:30 am The Tarantini Family - Family
11:30 am Enrique Iking Celis - Family
Tuesday, June 3
7:30 am Deceased of McIntyre Family - Bequest
11:30 am Casimir Kilyanek - Family
Wednesday, June 4
7:30 am Helen Rohan - Family
11:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano - Bequest
Thursday, June 5
7:30 am Fred & Catherine Winters – Bequest
11:30 am Franco Napolitano - Friend
The seventh Sunday of Easter is a Sunday of
expectation. It is part of the first novena of prayer, as
the disciples prayed in Jerusalem, awaiting the gift of
the Holy Spirit.
Friday, June 6
7:30 am Elizabeth Bagiackas - Friend
11:30 am Ferris Family - Family
 First Reading: The passage from Acts is a glimpse of
Saturday, June 7
8:30 am Debbie Podolsky - Friend
the disciples after their descent from Mount Olivet, the
mount of the Ascension. They go back to the upper
room, where they “devoted themselves with one accord
to prayer”/ Mary and the other faithful women are with
them, along with other disciples. The community is
following the example of Jesus, who prayed at all times-in the desert, on the mountain, in the garden. There
are times for action and times for contemplation.
Sunday, June 8
Saturday, June 7
5:00 pm Frank & Blanche Colucci
- Family
Sunday, June 8
7:30 am Charles Buddenburg - Family
9:00 am For the People
10:30 am Bill McGuire - Family
12:00 pm Janice Holler-Lewandowski - Brother
 Responsorial Psalm: Many of the psalms of Easter
are glad shouts of praise. Psalm 27 is a song of quiet
adoration.
 Second Reading:
The last of our readings from 1
Peter continues the prevailing theme of that letter. Peter
tells us to rejoice in our sufferings, because thus we
share in the sufferings of Christ and those who share his
sufferings share his glory.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Danny Burgers, Marion Palagano,
Kiran Fernando, Rosaln Renda
 The Gospel:
This passage comes from Jesus’ prayer
to his Father on that last night, just before his arrest and
trial. Jesus prays for the fulfillment of his Father’s
purpose and plan, and in the second part of today’s
reading he prays for his disciples. In the deceptively
simple language of the fourth evangelist’s account, we
have a glimpse of the new relationship with God Jesus
wants for us--a relationship in which we have a share in
the total sharing of Father and Son.
REST IN PEACE
Darlene A. Bassi
Lora C. Rago
Raymond McArdle
CANDLE INTENTIONS
Church: Jerry Mulvaney
Church: Mary Selfridge
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Saint Thomas the Apostle School
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 May 25, 2014
compared to the budget amount for the year.
The break even date is June 30, 2014. The
amount needed each week is $17,656 and the
amount collected last weekend was $16,863.
Budget Amount
Year to Date
$900,500
$806,217
Bloomfield’s Catholic School
NEW FAMILY
REGISTRATION
currently underway
To schedule a tour, please call the
school office at 973.338.8505.
Remaining Amount
$94,283
The year to date amount is short by $5,959 as of week
number 46 in our budget year.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION SHORTFALL
Budget - $85,000 Actual - $73,054
Shortfall - $11,946
EASTER COLLECTION SHORTFALL
Budget - $60,000 Actual - $54,592
Shortfall - $5,408
Pre K3 through 8th grades
Middle States Accredited
Full-Day and Half-Day Pre K 3 & 4
Full-Day and Half-Day Kindergarten
Before-Care Programs
After-Care Programs
Advanced Technology
Jr. High Science / Synergistics Program
Physical Education for all grades
Spanish Classes
Art & Music Classes
Wide Variety of Extra-Curricular Activities
TOTAL SHORTFALL TO DATE IS $23,313
Food
Pantry
Perhaps not all are aware that there is a Food
Pantry here at St. Thomas, established to serve the
needs of our parishioners and others in need. The
goal of the program is to provide sustenance to
individuals and families who, for many reasons, do
not have enough to eat.
If you are in this situation simply contact the
parish office at 973-338-9190. Answer a few
questions and we'll do our best to assist you.
If you know of a parishioner that you feel may
have this need, please make them aware of the
program and have them contact us.
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ST. THOMAS WELLNESS MINISTRY
Inviting all active or inactive nurses and volunteers
to join the WELLNESS ministry of St. Thomas and
be a part of a loving team.
Contact:
Loida Togonon 201-618-7590
Gerry Neville 973-207-3199
Milette Padilla 973-487-0843
The September Club
Men’s Scripture Reflection
Cordially invites all seniors 55 years of age
and older to join us for fun & fellowship.
We meet once a week, as well as sponsor special events
and trips. For more information about our meetings and
activities, call Bea Ucci at 973-661-2920.
Meeting Dates: June 2nd, 9, 16, 23
July 14, 28
August 11, 25
All men are invited Monday, June 2 at 7:30 pm in
St. James room for Scripture Reading, Reflection
and discussion.
The focus will be on the next Sunday readings
as well as readings from the book "Rediscover
Catholicism" by Matthew Kelly. You can still
pick up a copy at the parish center.
rish center.
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in 2014
STA HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is selling
SHOP RITE GIFT CARDS
Adoration will be held on:
June 23
Schedule:
11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
June 1 and 15
Holy Rosary
Holy Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Holy Rosary
Angelus
The Cards Can Be Used At ANY Shop Rite &
For All Purchases!!
PLUS: There Is No Cost To You!
You Receive 100% Cash Value & STA School Earns
5% of EVERY Sale
Respect for Life Holy Hour
Questions? Call Ed @ 201.921.2244
Excerpt from
REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM
STA “300 CLUB” RAFFLE
Dear “300 Club” Members,
"Within each of us there is a light. It is the light of
God, and when it shines it reflects not only the
wonder of God but also the greatness of the
human spirit.
We live in difficult times. I pray that we never
become fearful, but rather we turn our focus
to nurturing the light within us. I hope we allow
that light within us to be nourished (by prayer and
the Sacraments) and to grow.
Darkness has one enemy that it cannot defeat;
light. Let your light shine!”
I want to say thank you for supporting our
parish “300 Club Raffle”. Because of your
generosity so many things are able to happen at
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Our “300 Club”
is also a great way to take a chance at winning a
significant prize (better odds than most
lotteries). Most of us could use a few extra
dollars, so it was an exciting moment when we
announced the winners. Thanks to you, we were
able to sell 277 tickets. The winners and
amounts won are as follows:
“300 CLUB” RAFFLE WINNERS
Ticket #0231 Kim Foreman
Ticket #0222 Dondero & DeCicco
Families
Ticket #010
Lillian Giovannucci
Home and School Association
The Home and School Association is
conducting a raffle to benefit the educational
programs at St Thomas the Apostle Parish
School. We are selling 50/50 with 50% of the
proceeds going directly to the educational
programs at the school. The cost of the ticket is
$10.00 a piece with three chances to win.
$ 9,695.00
$ 2,770.00
$ 1,385.00
Congratulations to all of our winners. I would
also like to thank our parish Finance Committee
for all of their hard work which made the raffle
possible. Special thanks to Jim Gasparini,
Terry Lupo, and Paul Alongi for their efforts.
Thanks also to all of you who sold tickets and
encouraged others to take part.
As we begin planning for next year, we look
forward to the possibility of your support in the
future. While most of us didn’t win this year’s
raffle, it is a comfort to know that our
contribution helps to keep the many ministries
and good works of St. Thomas the Apostle
Parish alive and well. May God, who is never
outdone in generosity, bless you and all those
you love.
A representative from the Home and School
Association will be available to provide raffle
tickets to parishioners before and after church
services Saturday and Sunday until June 8th.
The tickets are also available in the school
office during school hours. The drawing is on
June 14 at noon at the school. Ticket holders
need not to be present. Thank you is advance
for supporting our kids.
Sincerely,
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COME HOLY SPIRIT
Come Holy Spirit…
St. Thomas Youth Group
Food Drive
John Angotti
Returns to St. Thomas for Pentecost
Weekend
St. Thomas the Apostle Youth Group
is proud to present
The Music of St. Thomas
A unique presentation of the seasonal music
we use at liturgy and other Angotti Favorites.
Saturday June 7, 2014 at 7:30 p.m
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, NJ
A free-will offering will be collected
Non-Perishable foods will be collected after
All Masses on Pentecost Weekend June-7-8.
John will also share his special talents
With our community at all weekend Masses
Please join us for this wonderful evening
Collected Food will be donated to:
The Missionaries Of Charity
170 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
All are welcome.
Rosary Society
All are invited to
pray the Rosary
Support STA’s September Club
June 8, St. Peter’s Room
The Rosary Society will meet at 7 p.m.
in the church on June 2.
Meetings to follow in the Parish Center
Crafts & Bake Sale
After all masses
Help keep our group thriving and support the
programs and activities of our seniors
by purchasing homemade goods
and handmade crafts.
Greeters needed
The only thing required is a welcoming
smile and a sincere attitude!
If interested please contact:
Debbie Walsifer at 862-307-5250.
September Club members will be available to speak
with about our Club, our Mission, our Meetings,
and the special events we sponsor. We would love
to meet you!
If you need to take the elevator,
call Fran: 848-448-4335 for assistance.
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Sign Up for Special Ministers of Communion
St. Thomas the Apostle
We are currently in need of Special Ministers of Communion to assist with the respectful distribution
of the Eucharist at all of our masses. If you are over 18 years of age and a practicing Catholic in
good standing, you may qualify for this ministry. The mandate as a Special Minister is given by our
Archbishop to those who are qualified and have completed the training sessions.
Training Sessions will take place right here in our Parish Center
Session One: The Theology & Spirituality of Liturgical Ministers
Thursday, June 12 at 7:00pm
St. Peterʼs Room in Parish Center
Session Two: Rituals & Parish Practice
Saturday, June 14 at 1:00pm
Church Sanctuary
Please sign me up for the training sessions to become a Special Minister of Communion at
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish.
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