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April 2, 2017 • Fifth Sunday of Lent
Pastoral Associate for
Elementary Catechetics:
Tracey Hann
School Principal:
Mr. Michael Petrillo
DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL
MUSIC MINISTRIES:
Nancy A. Cardone
Assistant Liturgical
Music MinisterS:
Kimberley Mesiti
Pastoral Associate for Family
& Adult Formation Ministries:
Robert P. Miller
Coordinator of Youth Ministry:
Mr. Timothy Dennin
FINANCE CHAIRMEN:James McKittrick, Finance Council
Patrick DeCotiis, Finance Committee
St. Thomas the ApostleSt. Thomas the ApostleRoman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 . Fax: (973) 338-4224 . Religious Education: (973) 338-7400School: (973) 338-8505 . Convent: (973) 338-9118
Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003 . Website: www.stachurchbloomfi eld.comFacebook: Saint Thomas the Apostle Church Twitter: @stachurchnj
Eucharistic Liturgy
Saturday Eve: 5:00pm
Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon
Weekdays: 7:30, & 11:30am
Saturday Mornings: 8:30am Only
Holy Days:7:30, 11:30am & 7:30pm
Holidays: 8:30am Only
Sacrament of Reconciliation:(Penance/Confessions)
Saturday: 11:00am
Marian Devotions:
MondaysNovena Prayer 11:30am Mass
Liturgy of the Word
With Children:Sundays: 10:30am Mass
September - June
Catholic Community
ServicesOffering Social
Service Assistance1(800) CCS-7413
Fax: 596-3735
Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., PastorParochial Vicar: Rev. Antonio T. Sarento, M.Div. In Residence: Rev. John F. Gordon, M.Div., V.F.
PERMANENT DEACONS:Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy
Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired
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Fifth Sunday of Lent Masses for the Week
Sunday, April 2 7:30 am Mark Allan Groendyk – Friend
9:00 am Stephanie M. San Philip - Friend
10:30 am Frank & Catherine Gallo - Family
12:00 pm For The People
Monday, April 3
7:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano – Bequest
11:30 am Sister Joan Moore – Friend
Tuesday, April 4
7:30 am Stella Chan – Friend
11:30 am Robert Imfeld – Wife
Wednesday, April 5
7:30 am McIntyre Family – Bequest
11:30 am Thomas Vangieri – Family
Thursday, April 6 7:30 am Kevin Stewart – Family
11:30 am Teresa & Varick Maggiolo – Family
Friday, April 7
7:30 am Thomas Owens – Bequest
11:30 am Muir Family – Family
Saturday, April 8
8:30 am For The People
Sunday, April 9
Saturday, April 8
5:00 pm Theresa Candido – Family
Sunday, April 9
7:30 am
9:00 am Virginia Mandra – Family
10:30 am Joann Matturro – Family
12:00 pm Ernest & Philomena Cordasco &
Joseph Bianchi, Sr.
PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Albert Ostering, Joseph Catalano, Nancy Salerno, Marian Palagano,
Kiran Fernando, Diane Guagliarda, Virginia Fallan, Libera Peccinno
REST IN PEACE
Alba Quaresimo, Alfred Etinger
View this bulletin online at: http://stachurchbloomfield.com/bulletin
April 2, 2017
As we did last week, we are reading today from the Gospel of John. In today's Gospel, the healing of the man born blind invites us to focus on the physical and spiritual aspects of sight and light. In the first part of today's Gospel, we hear Jesus' response to a prevalent belief of his time: that misfortune and disability were the result of sin. That belief is why Jesus is asked the question of whose sin caused the man's blindness—his own or his parents'. Jesus does not answer directly, but instead gives the question an entirely different dimension—through this man's disability, God's power will be made manifest. Jesus then heals the man. The healing is controversial because Jesus heals on the Sabbath. The Pharisees, the religious authorities of Jesus' time, understood that the law of Moses forbade work (including healing) on the Sabbath. They also have trouble believing that Jesus performed a miracle. To determine whether the man was really born blind, the Pharisees question him and his parents. The man challenges the leaders of the synagogue about their assessment of the good that Jesus has done. In turn, they expel the man for questioning their judgment. The final revelation and moment of enlightenment comes when the man born blind encounters Jesus again. Having heard the news of his expulsion, Jesus seeks out the man born blind and reveals himself to him as the Son of Man. In this moment, the man born blind shows himself to be a man of faith and worships Jesus. Jesus replies by identifying the irony of the experience of many who encounter Jesus: Those who are blind will now see, and those who think they now see will be found to be blind. As in last week's Gospel about Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, today's reading has many allusions to Baptism. The washing of the man in the pool of Siloam is a prototype for Christian Baptism. Through the man's encounter with Jesus, the man born blind is healed, his sight is restored, and his conversion to discipleship begins. The man born blind gradually comes to a greater understanding about who Jesus is and what it means to be his disciple, while the Pharisees (those who should see) are the ones who remain blind.
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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 March 19 compared to the budget amount for the year.
The break even date is June 30, 2017. The amount needed
each week is $17,630 and the amount collected last weekend
was $17,122.
Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $881,500 $616,511 $264,989
The year to date amount is negative by $35,799 as of week number 37 in our budget year.
CHRISTMAS Collection $75,853 vs. Budget $76,000
Calendar Raffle Winners Week 7 75 Mimi Sileshi Bloomfield 75 Cecilia Marra Nutley 75 Jose Valara Parsippany 50 Anna & Anthony Aversa North Bergen 75 Marcela Vanegas Paterson 75 Barbara & Richard Dougherty Belleville Agustin Rodriguez Orlando
EASTER BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE
MONDAY APRIL 3rd at 5pm
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
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Missed the Ministry Fair?
Need more information?
Please complete return to the parish center ATTN: Jim McKittrick or leave with an usher or a greeter.
Name:______________________
Phone:______________________
Email:______________________
Ministry / Group Check Here
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Choir Adult / Gabriel Choir /
Children Choir / Instrumentalists
Confirmation
Eucharistic Ministers
Friday Night Small Christian Community
Greeters
Holy Name Society
Lectors
Men’s Cornerstone
Men's Scripture Readings
Prayer Shawls Pre-Cana Team Religious Education Respect Life Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)
Rosary Confraternity September Club Spiritual Direction Ushers Wellness Committee Women’s Small Christian Community
Youth Group Include your talents or interests or other ministry you would like more information about:
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH
60 BYRD AVENUE BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07003
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE
GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE
We invite you to join us for a series of three
sessions of mutual sharing & support in a
spiritual, caring, confidential setting.
Our Mission:
Provide a Christ-centered group experience
Offer spiritual& emotional support
a caring, compassionate, confidential
atmosphere
2017 session dates: Sundays 12:00 noon– 1:15 p.m.
April 23 April 30 & May 7
Meetings held: Parish Center, St. James Room
Registration required.
Please contact Parish Center -
973-338-9190
All calls are confidential.
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FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION
The Holy Name Society continues to provide free
federal and NJ state income tax preparation for
seniors and disabled members of St. Thomas the
Apostle Parish. To be eligible for this service, you
must be a registered member of St. Thomas, at least
62 years of age or disabled, not actively employed
and require no more forms and schedules than those
listed below.
Income tax returns will be prepared by
experienced tax preparers who are active members
of the Holy Name Society, volunteering their time
and talent in the spirit of stewardship.
Income tax returns will be limited to the
following forms and schedules and excludes any
returns involving the affordable care act;
FEDERAL FORMS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ FEDERAL SCHEDULES A, B, D, AND R.
NJ STATE FORMS 1040NJ & NJ SCHEDULE B
The tax preparation process for each individual
or married couple will include an interview, review
of your 2015 tax return and turnover of your tax
documents (1099’s). Completed Forms will be
ready in about a week.
TAX PREPARERS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH CENTER EVERY FRIDAY (EXCEPT GOOD FRIDAY):
10 AM TO NOON FEBRUARY 17 THROUGH APRIL 14TH . NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY!
ELEVATOR WILL BE ON
Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection ALL MEN are invited Monday April 3 at 7:30pm in St. James room for Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection. We continue to read Saint Paul's "Letters to the Romans" and the readings for the next Sunday while discussing some of what was going on at that time. Share the extraordinary Word of God with ordinary men and together we can learn more about our beautiful Catholic faith.
HELP WANTED Part time Receptionist
with computer skills for the Parish Center
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 5pm
For more information or to apply contact Jim Gasparini – 973-338-9190 ext. 111
Upcoming Training Session Protecting God's Children for Adults
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:00 PM
Estimated length of session: 3 hrs
This is for ALL new volunteers and "seasoned" ones who did the Protecting
God's Children BEFORE May 2014
You Must register for this session online at: www.virtus.org
Organization Name: Newark, NJ Archdiocese Questions call Tim Dennin 973-495-4940
Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Girl Scout Troop 20204
of St Thomas the Apostle Parish School
Sunday, April 2, 2017 9:45am-1pm
(church entrances/exits) $4 Per box and
$5 for new S'mores and Toffee-tactics
The September Club invites seniors (55+) to join us for fun & fellowship. In addition to regular meetings, we sponsor special events and trips. For
more info call Roz Frunzi at 973-785-0576 or email at [email protected].
2017 Meeting Dates April 3rd , 17th , 24th
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St Thomas September Club 2017 Sponsored Trips
The Club is really looking forward to Spring and getting on the road again. We think we have a great line-up of fun Trips, and we invite you to join us. Contact Fran Gardella to book. Phone: 848-448-4335 Email: [email protected]
“Cruzin’ on a Saturday Night”Jersey Dreamers/Joe Zisa Rock & Roll Band: May 18th at 11am The Mansion in Mountain Lakes. $68 Per Person includes Lunch & Gratuity, Entertainment, Bus Transportation, & Driver Tip. $20 due upon Sign-Up & balance due by May 8th.
Sands Casino in Bethlehem Pennsylvania: July 19th. $32 per person. Includes Bus, Driver Tip, and Bus Snacks. $20 Free Slot Money & $5 Food Coupon. Bus will leave at 9:30am & Return at 5pm. $10 Upon Sign-Up and balance due by June 19th.
Reeves Reed Arboretum, Lunch at Basilico Restaurant, Greenwood Gardens: Millburn 9:30am August 15th. $76 Per Person includes Entrance Fees & Tours of Aboretum and Gardens, Lunch & Gratuity at Restaurant, Bus, & Driver Tip. $20 Upon Sign-Up and balance due August 7th.
Finger Lakes New York: October 3rd thru October 5th $388 per person (Based on Double Occupancy) Includes 2 Nights Lodging, Dinner & Gratuity at Belhurst Castle, 2 Breakfasts, Winery Tour & Tasting, Lake Cruise, Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack, Corning Museum of Glass, Willard Memorial Chapel, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, Wegman’s Marketplace, Bus, & Driver Tip. $20 Due upon Sign-Up, $108 by July 3rd, & balance of $260 by August 17th.
STA HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
WILL BE SELLING
SHOP RITE and STOP & SHOP GIFT CARDS
10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS:
April 2nd & 23rd
THE CARDS CAN BE USED AT ANY SHOP RITE/STOP & SHOP &
FOR ALL YOUR PURCHASES!
THERE IS NO COST TO YOU! YOU RECEIVE 100% CASH VALUE & STA EARNS 5% OF EVERY SALE!
QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL Brenda Vasquez-Brown @ 862.452.5444
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
STA “300 Club”
St. Thomas the Apostle and your Finance Committee invite you and your friends to participate in our 300 Club. You will find this Club is better than Lotteries,
Casino Slots, or Bingo. Here is how it works...
ONLY 300 TICKETS AVAILABLE!!! Cost is $100 each.
Prizes are as follows:
1st Prize: $10,500 or 35% of tickets sold 2nd Prize: $ 3,000 or 10% of tickets sold 3rd Prize: $ 1,500 or 5% of tickets sold
----------------------------------------------- Application form
Raffle held on Thursday, May 25, 2017.
_______ Ticket(s) for 300 Club @ $ 100.00
Name or Names (please print)
................................................................
Address....................................................
................................................................
Telephone ( ) ......................................
Make checks payable to St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Winner need not be present to win. Send this form along
with your check to: St. Thomas the Apostle Church,
60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Attention: 300 Club Church ID # 41-1-16464 Raffle License # RA 3373
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St. Thomas the Apostle School congratulates the following students
who were recently inducted into The National Junior Honor Society
Bianca Coltenback Nathaniel Courtney
Sean Hopkins Jacob Munoz Gianna Prisco
Justin Reid Daniel Ros
Aidan Salandy Jadd Sedonio
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