September 18, 2016 - St. Thomas Aquinas
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September 18, 2016 - St. Thomas Aquinas
September 18, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time ST. THOMAS AQUINAS Roman Catholic Church 8320 Old C.R. #54 New Port Richey, FL 34653 Phone 727727-372372-8600 Web Page: www.stanpr.org Pastor: Rev. Michael Lydon Associate Pastor: Rev. George P. Varkey Deacon: Rev. Mr. Melvin Dunphy STA Early Childhood Center: 376-2330; Bishop Larkin Catholic School (K-8): 862-6981; Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School: 857-2600 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 18, 2016 NEXT WEEKS GOSPEL LUKE 16:19-31 St. Teresa of Calcutta On Sunday, September 4, 2016, Pope Francis officially bestowed the title of Saint to Mother Teresa at the canonization ceremony at St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Jesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments and fine linen and dined sumptuously each day. And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man's table. Dogs even used to come and lick his sores. When the poor man died, he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried, and from the netherworld, where he was in torment, he raised his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he cried out, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me. Send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering torment in these flames.' Abraham replied, ‘My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established to prevent anyone from crossing who might wish to go from our side to yours or from your side to ours.’ He said, ‘Then I beg you, father, send him to my father’s house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they too come to this place of torment.' But Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’ He said, ‘Oh no, father Abraham, but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead.’” Learning, Living and Sharing the Good News September 18, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass and Devotions Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Contemporary) and 5:00 p.m. (LifeTeen™) Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday Healing Mass: 7:00 p.m. Monday (September - June) Holy Rosary after 8:00 a.m. Mass, Mon-Fri, in Blessed Sacrament Chapel Marian Novena after 8:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesdays Benediction & Adoration: 1st Fridays 8:30–10:00 a.m. (September – May) Reconciliation: Saturday 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appt. Parish Information Office hours 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday-Friday, Sunday mornings. Call for information. Phone: (727) 372-8600 Fax: (727) 372-5712 Website: www.stanpr.org Emergency Number for Anointing of the Sick: Nights & Weekends (727) 836-3211 Prayer Line—Marilyn Clausen (727) 376-1740 Administration Business Office Fax: (727) 376-7204 Pastoral Ministries Coordinator: Mary Miller Ext 111 Temporal Services Coordinator: Deacon Mark Manko Ext 133 Parish Bookkeeper: Cherise Amundson Ext. 115 Bulletin Editor: Katherine Moschitto Ext. 110 Parish Ministry Faith Formation Team Leader – Sue Sferra Ext. 132 Faith Formation Assistant – Denise Santos Ext. 112 Middle School (Edge) – Sue Sferra Ext. 132 High School (Life Teen) - Beth DeBella and Cliff Stodden – Ext. 131 RCIA – Sue Sferra Ext. 132 Music - Dan O’Hara Ext. 128 Parish Council – Linda Meeker 372-8600 Parish Nurse, Ministry to the Sick & Homebound – Betty West Ext. 116 Sacristan - JoAnn McVeigh Ext. 129 Stewardship – Mary Ellen Taylor Ext. 144 St. Vincent de Paul Society Ext. 142 STA Early Childhood Center Alicia Mumma, Director – (727) 376-2330 www.staecc.org Food Pantry: Monday & Thursday 9:30-11:00am & 1:30-3:30pm Gift Store: Open before/after weekend Masses Parish Library: Open during office hours and during “Coffee & Donuts” fellowship hours – Sept. - May After 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses Readings for the Week of Sept. 18, 2016 Sunday: Am 8:4-7/Ps 113:1-2, 4-8/1 Tm 2:1-8/Lk 16:1 -13 or 16:10-13 Monday: Prv 3:27-34/Ps 15:2-5/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Wis 3:1-9 or Romans 8:31b-39/Ps 126:5/Lk 9:23-26 Wednesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Ps 19:2-5/Mt 9:9-13 Thursday: Eccl 1:2-11/Ps 90:1/Lk 9:7-9 Friday: Deut 10:8-9 (719-2)/Ps 16:5a (721-1)/ Matthew 9:35-38 (724-1) Saturday: Eccl 11:9-12:8/Ps 90:1/Lk 9:43b-45 Next Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7-10/1 Tm 6:1116/Lk 16:19-31 Weekend Readings are at (727) 372-8600 Mass Intentions Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 8:00 a.m. Rosalie Johnson 8:00 a.m. Rosa Varkey 8:00 a.m. Vocations 8:00 a.m. Maria Thom Trinh 8:00 a.m. Ron Andersson 4:00 p.m. Robert Maggiotto 6:00 p.m. Laurie Rock 7:00 a.m. Alyssa Mulroy 8:30 a.m. Marge Monticello 10:30 a.m. Parish Family 5:00 p.m. Christine Rubright CALLING ALL NEEDLE-CRAFTERS! Gulfside Hospice offers a Pet Peace of Mind program to assist hospice patients with pet care— transportation to veterinary appointments, grooming care, pet food, cat litter, preventive medication, petsitting, etc. Donated items need not be “petthemed”. For more info, contact Rabbi Aaron Lever @ 727-845-5707 or [email protected]. FLU SHOTS Get your flu shot here at St. Thomas in the Parish Center on Sept. 19th from 9:30-11:00 and 1:30-3:00. If you have insurance, bring your card with you. September 18, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Calendar Mon.9/19 Tues. 9/20 Wed. 9/21 Thurs. 9/22 Fri. 9/23 Sun. 9/25 9:30AM Walgreen’s Flu Shots; 1:30PM Walgreen’s Flu Shots; 7:00PM Cub Scouts; 7:00PM Prayer Grp.; 7:00PM Venture Crew 9:00AM Ladies’ Guild Rosary Makers; 10:00AM Bereavement Grp; 11:00AM Bereavement; 6:00PM Girl Scouts; 7:00PM Cont. Choir 8:00AM SVDP; 9:00AM Legion of Mary; 2:00PM Women’s Bible Study; 4:45PM K-5; 6:15PM K-5/Edge; 7:00PM Choir 4:00PM Girl Scouts; 7:00PM Bible Study; 8:00PM AA-Al-Anon 9:00AM K-5; 9:30AM Coffee & Donuts after 8:30 & 10:30 Masses; 4:00PM LT Offertory: Last Weekend—$16,502.27 MASS COUNTS Sept. 10th & 11th 4 pm—340 6 pm— 178 7 am—166 8:30 am—241 10:30 am—497 5:00 pm—288 TOTAL 1,710 Year of Mercy Healing Service for the Divorced, Separated and Remarried. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Jesus says to all, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This is especially the case for those who may have experienced the pain of a divorce or separation. Join Catholic speaker Rose Sweet as we seek God’s mercy, healing, and hope on Sunday, Sept 18th at 3pm at the Cathedral of St. Jude in St. Petersburg. Free childcare available. SEPT 29-OCT 1, 2016 | VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK We are in need of volunteers, especially in the shower area. To volunteer, visit www.ocnstanddown.org HELPING VETERANS TRANSITION HOME ONE COMMUNITY NOW STAND DOWN | www.ocnstanddown.org Associate Pastor’s Letter My Dear Parishioners, Today’s Gospel story tells us about the crooked but resourceful manager and challenges us to use our blessings – time, talent, health and wealth – wisely and justly so that they will serve for our good in eternity. We use our earthly wealth wisely when we spend it for our own needs in moderation and when we love and help the needy around us, for those are the purposes for which he has entrusted all these things to us. The manager in Jesus’ story used all his resources to secure his future. We must be no less resourceful. We are so blessed that we have at our disposal the Holy Mass and Sacraments as sources of Divine Grace, the Holy Bible as the Word of God for daily meditation and practice, and the teaching authority of the Spirit-guided Church to direct us in our Christian life. We need to use these resources in such a way that it will be said of us, “and the Master commended them because they acted so prudently”. We insure our homes against fire, storms, flood and thieves and insure our lives by taking life insurance and car insurance. In the same way, let us insure ourselves for the one thing that most certainly will happen; namely, our meeting God to give Him an account of our lives. Let us all remember the blessings God has given and share our blessings with others with joyful hearts. Let us pray for our Pastor Fr. Mike Lydon, who is on his annual vacation that he has a relaxing and enjoyable time and come back to us with good health and a refreshed mind. God bless you, Father George September 18, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time THE FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!!! God does not call the qualified … He qualifies the called!!! Catechists / Volunteers WE STILL NEED WILLING HEARTS TO SERVE IN THIS IMPORTANT MINISTRY!!! Contact the Faith Formation Office for more info! THIS Sunday (9/18) is Catechetical Sunday. The theme this year is "Prayer: The Faith Prayed" A special blessing will be offered to our faith formation catechists during all Masses. Remember, when we choose to love our faith, share our faith and inspire our faith … WE ARE ALL CATECHISTS!!! Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church welcomes all families to participate in ongoing, lifelong faith formation! The Formation Staff of St. Thomas Aquinas is privileged to serve with and for you. 727-372-8600 Weekly Sessions begin LAST week Sunday 9/11 9:00-10:15AM CHILDREN’S LITURGY is offered during 10:30 Mass Wednesday 9/14 4:45-6:00PM Wednesday 9/14 6:15-7:30PM HIGH SCHOOL LIFE TEEN SESSIONS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY 9/18 following 5:00PM Mass. THIS WEEK IN FAITH FORMATION … our Sunday morning and Wednesday sessions INCLUDE an adult formation session for parents, grandparents, guardians … all adults. Once your child is signed in to class, please join Sue in the chapel section of the parish hall. Altar Server Training October 8th, 2016 9am-12noon Packets available in Faith Formation Office registration for training required. September 18, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry needs your help so we may continue to provide the members of our community who are in need with some basic food and hygiene products. The generosity of our parish family has always supported our work to feed the hungry. Anything you can donate to our PANTRY FOOD box located in the Narthex of our church would be greatly appreciated. Brown Paper Bags! Fruit (can) Veggie (can) Pork & Beans Pasta Sauce Diced Tomatoes Tuna Peanut Butter Jelly Mac & Cheese (box) Pancake Mix (w/water) Pancake Syrup Jello Dry Pasta (box) Potatoes (instant) Saltines (sleeved) Rice or Rice Mix Cereal (box) Meal Makers (helpers) Toothpaste Soap (bar) Toilet Paper HELP US HELP THEM THANK YOU!! FIRST RESPONDERS PRESENTATION AND LUNCHEON—Sept. 29, 2016 Each year, Sept. 29th holds a special significance for first responders throughout the country, a day of reflection for our law enforcement and firefighters whose lives have been lost while performing their duty as First Responder. This day we honor our heroes with a service & luncheon on the feast day for St. Michael the Archangel, Patron Saint of First Responders. St. Michael is recognized as an archangel by the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths. This free event is at The Franciscan Center in Tampa and is open to the public to join. Please RSVP by Sept. 24th. Donation welcome. Please call 813-2292695. Life Planning Seminar Sunday, October 9th at 12:00 Noon in the Parish Center The Catholic Foundation along with Father Mike, Dobie’s Funeral Home and Eugene Beil; Attorney at Law will be here to outline some important issues we will face like; durable Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Living Trusts, planning for your own funeral and the Church’s teachings on End of Life issues. There will be snacks and refreshments provided by Thomas Dobies. The seminar will be short and informative! Please join us! September 18, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (adapted for youth) DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE who may be hearing the whisper of God’s call to Catholicism? The RCIA is a beautiful process … and a journey worth taking! Don’t get caught up in the terminology, but share this explanation of the process with anyone who may be interested … have them reach out to us … with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we will do the rest! RCI(A) – and adapted for Youth: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for unbaptized adults, adults baptized another Christian faith (or those baptized Catholic, with no subsequent catechesis or sacraments) AND adapted for youth older than 7 who are not baptized and/or older Catholic children who are baptized, but have not been catechized (instructed) or received First Eucharist. Catechumens (those not yet baptized) are sent forth from the Mass following Gospel / Homily for a celebration of weekend readings, breaking open the Word of God. Sponsors / Parents / Spouses remain in full Mass participation. Separate weekly catechetical (instructional) sessions are offered (age appropriate classroom break outs). Sponsor / Parent / Family participation is vital to this process - and will be highly encouraged (along with family mentors from within the parish community). Contact the parish office for more information. ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN RCIA ARE ASKED TO MEET IN THE PARISH HALL FOLLOWING 8:30AM MASS THIS SUNDAY 9/18. FREE CLASSES IN ENGLISH And AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP Tuesday 7:00-8:30 p.m. In the Classrooms of: Our Lady Queen of Peace Church 5340 High St., New Port Richey For more info, call: 727-849-7521 $5.00-Registration Classes begin: October 11, 2016 Ministers of Hospitality We are in need of volunteers for the 4pm, 6pm, and 7am weekend Masses. Main ingredients for becoming an usher: a welcoming smile, kindness to all—young and elderly, respectful to each other and be willing to give one hour of your time. If you can say yes to any of the above ingredients, we would love to have to come onboard and join us. Thank you and God bless you. Please call Mary Miller 727-372-8600 @ ext. 111. September 18, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Faith Formation For All! Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time WEEKLY CLASSROOM SESSIONS BEGAN LAST WEEK (WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11th) “Praise the Lord who lifts Faith Formation is for up the poor.” From Psalm 113 ALL … please register your family and join us!!! Today’s Gospel (Luke 16: 1-13) reminds us how important it is to care for others. Saint Teresa of Kolkata (aka Calcutta) was a living reminder of that. Mother Teresa was canonized a saint Sunday, September 4th. Todays’ message was her message. Using the Works of Mercy as our guide, may it be OUR message as well! How will your family apply these “works” in the week ahead? High School Life Nights begin THIS Sunday SEPTEMBER 18th following 5:00PM Mass Works of Mercy Get your Pampered Chef today … proceeds to The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy are actions we can benefit our Life Teen perform that extend God’s compassion and mercy to those in need. efforts! Order online at www.pamperedchef.com Corporal Works of Mercy and follow these easy The Corporal Works of Mercy are these kind acts by which we help instructions: upper right our neighbors with their material and physical needs. corner, find a show - type feed the hungry “St. Thomas Aquinas” - the shelter the homeless page will open to view clothe the naked catalogue & place order! visit the sick and imprisoned 20-25% of total sales will bury the dead be donated back to St. give alms to the poor Thomas Life Teen. Catalogues are also available at the parish Spiritual Works of Mercy office front desk . Event The Spiritual Works of Mercy are acts of compassion, as listed below, runs through 9/23. by which we help our neighbors with their emotional and spiritual Contact Mary Anne needs. Richard with any instruct questions (727)364-6311 advise console comfort forgive bear wrongs patiently THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!