CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Mass Times Weekdays

9:00 am

Saturdays 4:00 pm

Sundays 8:30 am, 10:00 am,

11:30 am (Span.), 6:00 pm

Confession Saturdays

3:00—3:45 pm

Adora on Tuesdays & Thursdays

9:30 am—12:00 pm

700 Brown Chapel Road St. Cloud, FL 34769

407-957-4495 (Office) 407-957-1771 (Fax)

info@stacatholic.org www.stacatholic.org

Parish Office Hours: M-Th 8:00 am—5:30 pm Fri 8:00 am—12:00 pm

Sunday, April 7, 2019 Fi h Sunday of Lent

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Faith Forma on Classes Wednesdays

6:30—8:00 pm 407-957-4495 x230

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P O 700 Brown Chapel Road, St. Cloud, FL 34769

407.957.4495 (O) // 407.957.1771 (F)

stacatholic.org

facebook.com/s homasaquinasstcloud

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PASTOR Rev. Kent Walker frkentwalker@stacatholic.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Fidel Rodriguez frfidel@stacatholic.org

DEACON Rev. Mr. John Del Giudice deaconjohn@stacatholic.org DEACON Rev. Mr. Ernesto Nunez deaconnunez@yahoo.com

P O I N P R Can be completed in office or via stacatholic.org/register. O G Your dona ons to our parish can now be set up electronically (EFT) at stacatholic.org/give. For help or ques ons regarding Online Giving, please do not hesitate to contact the parish office at 407-957-4495. J C Local pos ngs: stacatholic.org/jobs.

A S Call Parish Office during business hours. If a er hours emergency, 407-433-4472. S For Bap sms through Marriage, visit: stacatholic.org/sacraments. For Voca ons, visit orlandodiocese.org. E-P R Submit names to prayer list at: stacatholic.org/pray or sign-up to receive our prayer list via email.

H R Visit stacatholic.org/rentals for info packet and date request form. M I Mass Inten ons can be scheduled for a de-ceased loved one at the parish office during office hours. $10.00 suggested dona on each. Please be aware, Masses fill up 6-8 months in advance. G /S C Request online or call 407-957-4495 x221.

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9:30 am—12:30 pm for ages 4 & younger.

Naida Villaran Nursery Manager

347-209-1096 childcare@stacatholic.org

Nursery Loca on

P C M STA G S Located at main church entrance. Open a er all Sunday morning masses!

STA T S 175 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Hours: Tu 9-4, W-F 9-2, Sat 9-3, Closed Su-M.

C D M Inside Social Hall a er 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday Masses. To join ministry, contact Do e Jensen 407-892-5015.

S M N 9:30 am—12:30 pm for ages 4 & younger, contact Naida Villaran 347-209-1096.

O M Shaheda Jefferson, sjefferson@stacatholic.org

R B P Rosie Alvarado, recep on@stacatholic.org

P M Frank Acosta, facosta@stacatholic.org

Y M Mary Klemm, mklemm@stacatholic.org

T S M Pa e Meli, pmeli@stacatholic.org

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Deysi Leon, dleon@stacatholic.org

S P Nicholas Pavgouzas, npavgouzas@stacschool.com

L D Melinda DeYoung, liturgy@stacatholic.org

F F D Joseph Fey, jfey@stacatholic.org

S . T A S : 800 B C R , S . C , FL 34769 407-957-1772 . .

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Saturday 4/13

4:00 pm Deceased & Living Members

of CCW -CCW

Sunday 4/14

8:30 am Aggie Wendling

-Pat & Dick Brown

Sunday 4/14

10:00 am Rita Samathra

-Mom, Dad & Sister

Sunday 4/14

12:00 pm Andre Mar nez

- Esposa

Sunday 4/14

6:00 pm Ruth Jacobe

-Gorham Family

Monday 4/8

9:00 am Jack Earley

-Marie & Toni Con

Tuesday 4/9

9:00 am Donna Poczobut

-Larry & Donna Rowan

Wednesday 4/10

9:00 am Teddy Natoli

-Anne Giardina

Thursday 4/11

9:00 am Miklos Horvath

-The Poyer Family

Friday 4/12

9:00 am Monserrate Feliciano-Torres

-Gloria Torres

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To ensure an updated list, please submit all military & law enforcement/emergency worker prayer list requests (full name and branch) to us via: www.stacatholic.org > Parish Community

Thank you! List will be updated annually.

P F O M L E Jon DeYoung—Navy Cassandra Russo—Air Force Anthony U. Tambio—Navy Francisco J Noda—Army Korey Heineman—Army Christopher J. McGinley—Air Force Shawn McGinley—Army Erik Feliciano—Navy Eric E. Garcia—Navy Laura Reiber — Army

Caleb Cousins—Army James Allgood—Police Officer Frankie Perez—Deputy Sheriff

Peter Morales—Army T. Jason Sibley—Police Officer

Harry E Johnston IV—Army Jason T. Heineman—Army Ginger Headley—Marines Timothy Brown—Police

Eric Morales—Police Officer

Joshua Chris an Cox—Army Anthony Toro—Air Force

Daniel K. Ronan—Firefighter Christopher Ronan—Army Jennifer Passarella—Police

Jus n Lunsford—Police Officer Antuan Lendor—Army

Thomas Murphy—Firefighter Derrick Lee Smith—Navy Jason Garcia—Marines

Tyler J. Connard—Air Force

Stephen James, Jr.—Air Force Karlos Malave—Air Force Ana Canot-Suarez—Army

Serenity Luna—Army Grisell Acevedo– Army

Kevin Valencia—Police Officer

Pray with Us

Volunteers should be 18 and older and must be fingerprinted. If interested please contact:

Deysi Leon at 407-957-4495 ext 227 or email at dleon@stacatholic.org

Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]

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Fi h Sunday of Lent April 7, 2019 I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

— Philippians 3:8

Bereavement Ministry: Elena St. Laurent—(estlaurent@cfl.rr.com) Coffee & Donuts: Do e Jensen—407-892-5015 (dacsjohn@gmail.com) Council of Catholic Women: Karen Hamilton—407-492-2244 (kdhamilton9@gmail.com) Cursillo: Ruth Mendoza—321-624-3203 (millys95@aol.com) Faith Forma on & RCIA: Joseph Fey, Director —407-957-4495 x230 (jfey@stacatholic.org) Grief Support Group: Elena St. Laurent—(estlaurent@cfl.rr.com) Grupo de Oración—Divino Niño: Español—Sonia Reyes—407-334-4796 (sreyes0817@gmail.com) Grupo de Parejas: Español— Fr. Fidel Rodriguez, Spiritual Coordinator—407-957-4495 x228 (frfidel@stacatholic.org) Knights of Columbus Council #15357: Pete Caporlingua, Grand Knight—407-552-7427 (petestakofc15357@gmail.com) Liturgical Ministries: Melinda DeYoung 407-957-4495 (liturgy@stacatholic.org) Living Sta ons of the Cross: Doris Hunt—407-340-3024 (jhunt2668@yahoo.com) Medical Clinic: Kelly Bender, Clinic Office Manager—407-593-1256 Open Wednesdays/Appointment sign-up @ 3:30 pm Ministry to the Sick: English—Elinor Tietz 407-892-8689 (e etz@cfl.rr.com) Español—Gloria Noda 407-870-8132 (gnoda@cfl.rr.com) Ministerio de la Música—ADVENTUS: Español—Nilsa King—407-350-8343 (samuelking850@aol.com) Ministerio de Lectores: Español—Maria Azevedo—813-270-0096 (mazevedo67@yahoo.com) Ministros de la Eucharis a: Español—Gloria Noda—407-870-8132 (gnoda@cfl.rr.com) Parish Finance Commi ee: Joe Cruz, President (joecruz@cfl.rr.com) Thri Store: Pa e Meli, Store Manager—407-891-0022 (pmeli@stacatholic.org) Ujieres: Español—Carmen y Hernan Arenas—407-556-4826 (carmen.ramos78@yahoo.com) Youth Ministry: Mary Klemm—407-932-8252 (mklemm@stacatholic.org)

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Annex Aquinas Room Augus ne Room Breezeway Church Chapel

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9:00 am 6:30 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Faith Forma on Class

CHU SCH

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9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Exposi on & Adora on Our Catholic Faith Class Benedic on St. Cloud Cares Packing Grief Support Cursillo Our Catholic Faith Class Youth Ministry

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THUR 11

9:00 am 7:00 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Choir Prac ce [Span.]

CHU CHU

FRI 12

3:00 pm 4:00 pm

Confession Mass [Eng]

CHU CHU

SAT 13

8:30 am 10:00 am 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Mass [Eng] Mass [Eng] Mass [Span] Mass [Eng]

CHU CHU CHU CHU

SUN 14

9:00 am 6:30 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Fathers of the Church Class

CHU SH

MON 8

9:00 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Exposi on & Adora on Fathers of the Church Class Senior Social Group Benedic on RCIA Grupo de Oracion KofC Mee ng

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Gymnasium School Field Social Hall School Parish Office Teacher’s Lounge

S WEEKLY OFFERTORY

3/31/2019 OFFERTORY $ 18,729.11

2ND COLLECTION $ 2,894.80

As always, your support of our parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, is greatly appreciated

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GRIEF SUPPORT

Don’t go through your loss alone — we are here for you!

Thursday Nights

STA Aquinas Room

6:00 pm—8:00 pm

2nd Collec ons APRIL and MAY

MAY May 5th- Church Ministries May 12th- Parish Utilities May 19th- Faith Formation May 26th- Archdiocese for the Military Services

APRIL 7th– Easter Flowers 14th– Palm Sunday 21st– Easter Sunday 28th– Black & Indian Missions

Weekly Calendar

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L S O C L D L S

Lunes: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];

Sal 23 (22):1-6; Jn 8:12-20

Martes: Nm 21:4-9; Sal 102 (101):2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30

Miércoles: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42

Jueves: Gn 17:3-9; Sal 105 (104):4-9: Jn 8:51-59

Viernes: Jer 20:10-13; Sal 18 (17):2-7; Jn 10:31-42

Sábado: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56

Domingo: Lc 19:28-40 (procesión);

Is 50:4-7; Sal 22 (21):8-9, 17-20, 23-24;

Fil 2:6-11; Lc 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]

Domingo: Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma; Tercer Escru nio

Jueves: San Estanislao

Viernes: Abs nencia

Sábado: San Mar n I

LAS ACCIONES DE DIOS AHORA Cuando los judíos celebran la Pascua, ellos siempre cuentan la historia del Éxodo en tér-minos presentes, como si ellos mismos hubieran pasado por esa experiencia: cuan-do fuimos prisioneros en Egipto, cuando Dios nos liberó de la esclavitud e cruzamos por las aguas del mar. Haríamos bien en seguir su ejemplo y ver las obras de Jesús y su sacri-ficio como si fuera en el presente, pasándonos ahora. Creemos que las obras de Cristo, sus enseñanzas y su sacrificio en la cruz no solo fueron por sus seguidores de su tiempo, sino por todas las personas en todo tiempo. Cuando pensamos en esto en nuestras oraciones, nos hacemos una sola fe con la gran nube de testigos, los santos. Nos hemos esforzado a través de esta Cuaresma para arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y faltas, y seguir a Jesús más cercanamente. En la historia de hoy de la mujer descubierta en adulterio, vemos a Jesús perdonar a la mujer, salvándola de una muerte horrible y ex-hortándola a no pecar más. Esto es nuevo y revela algo que la ley no había permitido, el perdón. Desde luego, uno después de muerto ya no puede pecar, descubierto en los peca-dos de uno para siempre. Pero Jesús presenta los conceptos del perdón y la reconciliación.

Comunidad Hispana

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♦ All Daily Masses will be held in the Church during Lent (not the Chapel). ♦ Sta ons of the Cross: Fridays during Lent at 5:30 pm in the church (except for Good Friday). ♦ Knights of Columbus Fish Dinners: Fridays during Lent at 6:00 pm in the Social Hall (except Good Friday). ♦ Lenten Concert Series: Wednesdays at 12:00 pm in the chapel—March 27, April 3rd & 10

(Followed by a light luncheon in the Social Hall) ♦ Living Sta ons of the Cross: Good Friday, April 19th at 7:30 pm in the

church. ♦ La Pasión de Cristo: Viernes Santo, Abril 19 a las 8:00 pm en el gimnasio. ♦ Blessing of the Food: Saturday, April 20th at 10:00 am in the church. ♦ There will be no daily Masses on Holy Thursday or Good Friday.

Lent 2019 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm (Church) Followed by Adora on in the chapel un l Midnight.

Good Friday Scripture Service 3:00 pm (Church) Living Sta ons of the Cross 7:30 pm (Church) La Pasión de Cristo 8:00 pm (Gimnasio)

Holy Saturday Blessing of the Food 10:00 am (Church) Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 pm (Church) Easter Sunday Mass Schedule (No 6:00 pm Mass) 6:30 am (English/School Field) 8:30 am (English/Church) 8:45 am (English/Gym) 10:00 am (English/Church) 10:15 am (English/Gym) 12:00 pm (Spanish/Church)

Easter Egg Hunts 4/21/2019

11:30 am and 1:30 pm (School Field)

**All ages welcome!** Bring own basket.

There will be no 9:00 am Daily Masses on Holy

Thursday or Good Friday.

Holy Week

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Lenten Fish Dinners

Join us for dinner every

Friday during Lent

March 8,15,22,29 and April 5,12

St. Thomas Aquinas

Church Social Hall

900 Brown Chapel Road St. Cloud, Florida

TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

ADULTS $10.00 CHILDREN $ 5.00

JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ALL ARE WELCOME !

Features:

Fish Dinner* Sides*

Beverages * Desserts *

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LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT RELIEF DRIVE

This Lenten season, St. Thomas Young Adults will be partnering with the Florida Catholic to collect Long-Sleeve shirts for Farm Workers. We will be accep ng dona ons of new or used (clean) men’s and women’s Co on long-sleeve shirts to be worn in the fields to protect them against sun and pes cide exposure. Boxes will be placed IN THE BREEZEWAY EVERY WEEKEND UNTIL PALM SUNDAY.

Thank you for your generous dona ons.

For more informa on, or to join the Young Adults group, contact:

Joe (407) 342-8243, or Mary (407) 932-8252

Young Adults Group

April 7 grape jelly 18-20 oz. plas c jars, PLEASE NO GLASS, Vienna sausage 5 oz. cans, canned soup (chicken noodle, tomato, and vegetable) 9-12 oz. cans

April 14 peanut bu er 16 oz. plas c jars, macaroni and cheese 5.5-7 oz. box (please no instant lunch cartons), pudding (individual cups)

April 21 flavored boxed rice 6-8 oz., applesauce (individual cups), Ravioli or Spaghe O's 15 oz. cans

April 28 granola bars or fruit bars individual wrapped, oatmeal (8,10,12, or more individual envelopes to a box) peanut bu er or cheese crackers individu-ally pack, Ramen noodles ( no instant lunch cartons please) can of tuna

Dona ons can be le outside the main entrance of the church a er each weekend Mass.

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St. Cloud Cares

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Mission Statement: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School promotes a reverent, respec ul, responsibly community of believers who know, celebrate, and share God’s love through academic excellence, spiritual development, and service to others.

St. Thomas Aquinas School