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PARISH STAFF

Pastor Very Rev. Christiano Nunes, V.F.

frchrisnunes@icloud.com

931-526-2575 ext. 103

Parochial Vicar Fr. Aby B. Thanickal

frabyaquinas@gmail.com

931-526-2575 ext. 104

Office Administrator Beatriz Alvarez

stthomasaquinas51@gmail.com

931-526-2575 ext. 102

Receptionist Sarah Anderson

staparish51@gmail.com 931-526-2575 ext. 108

Director of Religious Ed. Valerie Richardson

Sta.religious.ed.38501@gmail.com

931-526-2575 ext. 105

Youth Ministry Director Jackie Vester

jmclawson21@gmail.com

931-526-2575 ext. 106

Parish Council

Jackie Vester

Finance Committee Ray Holbrook

ray45brook@gmail.com

931-252-1036

Hispanic Ministry Beatriz Alvarez

Felipe Juan felipej41@hotmail.com

Facilities Director Bill Kreppner

Bulletin/Communications stthomasaquinas51@gmail.com

Year of ST. JOSEPH

421 N. Washington Ave. • Cookeville, TN 38501 Office Hours: Mon. — Thurs. 9 am — 3 pm

Fri. 9 am — 12 pm Tel.: 931-526-2575 • Fax: 931-526-5869 Email: stthomasaquinas51@gmail.com

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

Iglesia Católica Sto. Tomás de Aquino

13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

MASS SCHEDULE/HORARIO DE MISAS

Monday/Lunes—Saturday/Sábado 8 am Latin Mass Tuesday & Thursday/Misa en Latin Martes y Jueves 6pm

(excluding 2nd Thursday of the Month) Wednesday/Miercoles 7 pm Español

Saturday/Sábado 5 pm English • 7:30 pm Español Sunday/Domingo 8 am • 10:45 am English • 1 pm Español

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Sacramento de Reconciliación

Tuesday/Martes 5 pm Wednesday/Miercoles 6 pm

Saturday/Sábado 8:45 am • 4 pm

June 27, 2021

MASS INTENTIONS LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

PRAYER LIST — PETICIÓNES DE ORACIONES We ask you to pause to offer a prayer for the sick in our community.

Hagamos una pausa para ofrecer una oración por los enfermos de nuestra comunidad.

Kathy Adelman Yvonne Blake Nayieli Bravo Carolyn Brooks Bryan Buck Joseph Cannizzaro Nelson Castle Carolyn Copeland Brenda Corbett Helen Dainty Victor Daniels Randy Davis Scott Fibick Eric Francisco Ronnie Garrett Mark Gillian Jeremy Germeni

FOR ALL THE DOCTORS, NURSES AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS FOR THE UNBORN AND ALL THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY

Kathy Grooms Maryanne Gruetzmacher Donald Hackett Joanette Haugk Edward Hauss Steven High Susan Jasper William Kip Kreppner Marcela Leminski Colleen Lentini Kathi Lock Jami Luong James Maulding Mario Morales Don Pierwola Kim Pierwola Pam Pierwola

Holt Redmond Carmencita Robles Pat Rottmund John Sandimenti Joseph Shively Shelby Shores Colbette Souza Beverly Stovall Carol Sykes Ron Sykes Hal Taylor Angelo Volpe Joanne Wagner Don Weinrauch Patti Wells Mary Whitaker Pamela Wiseman

WEEKLY READINGS/June 27 – July 3, 2021 SUNDAY

WISDOM 1:13-15;2:23-24 PS 30:2,4,5-6,11,12,13(2a) 2 COR. 8:7,9,13-15 MARK 5:21-43

MONDAY GENESIS 18:16-33 PS 103:1b-2,3-4,8-9,10-11 MATTHEW 8:18-22

TUESDAY ACTS 12:1-11 PS 34:2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9 2 TIM. 4:6-8,17-18 MATTHEW 16:13-19

WEDNESDAY GENESIS 21:5,8-20A PS 34:7-8,10-11,12-13 MATTHEW 8:28-34

THURSDAY GENESIS 22:1b-19 PS 115:1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9 MATTHEW 9:1-8

FRIDAY GENESIS 23:1-4,19;24:1-8,62-67 PS 106:1b-2,3-4a,4b-5 MATTHEW 9:9-13

SATURDAY

EPHESIANS 2:19-22 PS 117:1BC,2 JOHN 20:24-29

SATURDAY/SÁBADO June 26 8 AM † Stanley Stovall 5 PM † MaryAnn Savoy 7:30 PM † Mercedes Valencia Urrea SUNDAY/DOMINGO June 27 8 AM † Anthony Dalton 10:45 AM Edwin Roel Ramos (B-day) 1:00 PM Missa Pro Populo MONDAY/LUNES June 28 8 AM Nancy Taylor TUESDAY/MARTES June 29

8 AM † Mary Perella 6 PM Latin Mass

WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES June 30 8 AM † Elena Sanchez Rizo 7 PM Roberta Viana de Lima (B-day) THURSDAY/JUEVES June 1 8 AM † Martina Cristobal 6 PM Latin Mass FRIDAY/VIERNES July 2 8 AM Don Wagner SATURDAY/SÁBADO July 3 8 AM Charito Sarmerta (B-day) 5 PM † Richard Stratton 7:30 PM † Victor Manuel Luna SUNDAY/DOMINGO July 4

8 AM † Elvia Lopez & Abel Arroyo 10:45 AM Dr. Helen & James Dainty 1:00 PM Missa Pro Populo

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Friday 9am - 6pm Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00pm

“COULD YOU NOT WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME?” Eucharistic Adoration is a powerful means of ask-ing our Lord’s intercession. Have absolute confi-dence and trust in the power of His love to bring peace to all. In these times, the Eucharist, celebrated and adored, is our Refuge, our Mercy, our Light , our Hope and our Life.

!Come and watch with Jesus!

For the faithfully departed. Eternal rest grant unto them O’Lord, let the perpetual light shine upon them, Mer-

cedes Valencia Urrea, Elizabeth Panackal, German Ignacio Meza, Susan Zappacosta, German Pat Swearengin, and

all those who lost their lives to covid-19 .….AMEN.

BAPTISMAL CLASS Friday, July 2nd at 7pm

The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated once a month on the second Saturday of the month at 2pm in English. The dates for the Baptism of children and for the Pre-Baptismal instruction of parents and god-parents should be arranged in the parish office one month in advance. Both parents and godparents need to attend the class. Please register in the Parish Office if you plan to attend.

LATIN MASS Come join us! For Latin Mass every Tues-day and Thursday at 6pm (excluding the 2nd Thursday of the month). The Traditional Latin Mass is the Extraor-dinary Form of the Roman Rite.

The parish’s summer office hours between Memorial Day (Monday, May 31) through Labor Day (September 6) 2021, are Monday – Thursday 9 am - 3 pm and Friday 9 am - Noon. Please plan accord-ingly.

EVENTS THIS WEEK SUNDAY/DOMINGO June 27 6 PM Totus Tuus Jr./Sr. High/Secundaria PH MONDAY/LUNES June 28 9 AM Totus Tuus Elementary/Primaria PH 6 PM Totus Tuus Jr./Sr. High/Secundaria PH 6 PM Grupo de Oración CH TUESDAY/MARTES June 29 8:45 AM Adult Bible Study AH 9 AM Totus Tuus Elementary/Primaria PH 5 PM Parish Pot Luck Dinner/ Cena Parroquial de Traje PH 6 PM Totus Tuus Jr./Sr. High/Secundaria PH WEDNESDAY/MIERCOLES June 30 9 AM Totus Tuus Elementary/Primaria PH 6 PM Totus Tuus Jr./Sr. High/Secundaria PH THURSDAY/JUEVES July 1 9 AM Totus Tuus Elementary/Primaria PH 6 PM Totus Tuus Jr./Sr. High/Secundaria PH FRIDAY/VIERNES July 2 9 AM Totus Tuus Elementary /Primaria PH 9 AM ADORATION/ADORACIÓN C 6:30 PM Buen Pastor PH 7 PM Baptismal Class CC SATURDAY/SABADO July 3 9 AM Clase de Bautismo CR 1 PM Boda C SUNDAY/DOMINGO July 4 No Activities/ No Actividades

STEWARDSHIP REPORT Weekends of June 19 - 20, 2021

Budget Needs per Week **Budget Gifts this Week Difference from Goal

Bills paid for Week of 6/21 • Diocese Savings Account • AC Regular Maintenance

2020 Budget Year to Date Budget **Gifts

**Additional received since 7/1/20 for: - Renovations of Aquinas Hall = $ 68,126

$ 9,481 $ 8,500 $ (981) -10%

$ 24,618 $ 20,000 $ 3,554

$ 483,531 $ 500,308 $ 16,777 3%

STEWARDSHIP / TITHE Thank you for your continuous prayers and support. We want to express our appreciation for your generosity in your offertory gifts to St.

Thomas Aquinas which help support the various in-parish ministries, maintenance, staff and other parish life needs. Your support means so much to us but even more to the whole St. Thomas Aquinas family. Thank you from all of us. Our online giving service is as easy as 1, 2, 3 , not ready to come to Mass yet , forgot your checkbook or offerto-ry envelope today? Don’t worry. Just visit saintthomasaquinas.com on any device for these easy steps: 1. Set-up an account 2. Select a preferred method of payment (electronic check or debit/credit) 3. Enter your information and submit! Your gift will immediately process, and you’ll receive an email confirmation receipt.

“He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit, And he who cares for his master will be honored.”

(Proverbs 27:18)

Last Year $ 491,385 $ 459,034 $ (32,351)

13th Sunday in

MOM’S PLAY GROUP If you have little ones and want to meet other moms in the parish, please consider joining us for:

Mom's Play Group at the Park!

M/W/F mornings at 9am

Dogwood Park in downtown Cookeville, near the foun-tain Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket, and sidewalk chalk/bubbles/etc. for the kids. We will pray a rosary and read Holy Scripture together while we watch our little ones play. Hope to see you there!

Thanks, Haley Cason

PARISH POT LUCK DINNER Everyone is invited to the Pot Luck Dinner on Tuesday, June 29 from 5-6 pm in the Parish Hall. Our Totus Tuus Team mission-aries will be there; come welcome them

to our parish and see what the students are learning. Bring some food to share and join us for a fun evening.

GIVEAWAY WINNERS The Daughters of Isabella would like to thank the parish for supporting our recent Gift Card Giveaway. The winners were B. Mentzer and Carolyn Bennett.

UPCOMING 2021-2022 EVENTS CALENDAR

Space and time is available on a first come, first served basis. If you have not submitted

your meeting and events calendars for the upcoming year please do so as soon as possible. You may email it to stthomasaquinas51@gmail.com, send by mail or drop it off at the church office.

OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 5TH

IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE

DAY

EVENTOS Y ANUNCIOS

CLASE BAUTISMAL Julio 3, 2021 de 9am - 1pm

APOYO ECONOMICO A LA PARROQUIA (DIEZMO)

Gracias por sus oraciones y apoyo continuo du-rante este tiempo. Queremos expresar nuestro agradecimiento por su generosidad en sus donaciones para el ofertorio a Sto. Tomás de Aquino, que ayudan a apoyar los diversos ministerios parroquiales, mantenimiento, per-sonal y otras necesidades de la vida parroquial. Su apoyo significa mucho para nosotros, pero aún más para toda la familia de Santo Tomás de Aquino. Gracias por parte de todos nosotros.

“Quien cuida la higuera comerá su fruto, Y el que mira por los intereses de su señor, tendrá honra”.

(Proverbs 27:18)

ADORACION AL SANTISIMO

Viernes 9am - 6pm Divina Misericordia a las 3 pm

“NO PODRIAS VELAR UNA HORA CONMIGO?”

La Adoración Eucarística es un medio podero-so para pedir la intercession de nuestro Señor. Tenga absoluta confianza en el poder de Su amor para traer paz a todos. En estos tiempos, la Eucaris-tia, celebrada y adorada, es nuestro Refugio, nuestra Mis-ericordia, nuestra Luz, nuestra Esperenza y nuestra Vida.

¡Ven y vela con Jesús!

¿COMPREMETIDOS? Para las clases de preparación para el Sacramento de Mat-rimonio, por favor de comunicarse con el Sr. Francisco Her-nandez al 931-510-0264. El proceso de matrimonio toma un mínimo de 6-9 meses. Favor de llamar a la oficina para hacer una cita con el Padre Chris lo mas pronto possible antes de iniciar las clases.

13º Domingo de

Tiempo Ordinario

MISA EN LATIN Acompañanos! A Misa en Latin, todos los Mar-tes a las 6pm y confesión a las 5pm (con la ex-cepción del segundo Jueves del mes). La Misa en Latin Tradicional es la forma Extraordinaria del Rito Romano.

HORARIOS DE OFICINA DURANTE EL VERANO El horario de oficina durante el verano será del (Lunes 31 de Mayo) hasta el día del Trabajo (6 de Septiembre) de 2021, los horarios serán de Lunes a Jueves de 9am-3 pm y el Viernes de 9am-12pm. Por favor, de planear respectivamen-te.

CALENDARIO DE EVENTOS

PARA EL PRÓXIMO AÑO 2021-2022 El espacio y horario están disponibles por or-den que recibios los calendarios. Si usted no a

enviado su calendario de juntas y eventos, por favor de hacerlo lo más pronto possible. Puede enviarlo por correo electrónico a stthomasaquinas51@gmail.com, por correo o dejarlo en la oficina parroquial.

CENA PARROQUIAL DE TRAJE

(Pot Luck) Todos estan invitados a acompañarnos a una cena parroquial de traje (Pot Luck) el

Martes 29 de Junio a las 5pm vengan y conozcan a los Misioneros de nuestro equipo de Totus Tuus y vean qué están haciendo los niños. ¡Solo traigan algo de comida para compartir! Y disfrute de una noche de diversion.

LA OFICINA ESTARÁ CERRADA LUNES, 5 DE JULIO

EN OBSERVACIÓN DEL DIA DE INDEPENDENCIA

DIOCESAN ENGAGED COUPLE’S RETREATS

This is one option of marriage preparation offered by the Diocese of Nashville; the couples must still meet with the Priest in their parish. The next retreats are in July 17, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., in the Catholic Pastoral Center, 2800 McGavock Pike, Nashville. For more information, please visit dioceseofnashville.com or contact the Engaged Couples' Retreat Dept. at 615-383-

UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS NO espere hasta que la persona no responda. Organice una visita con un sacerdote tan pronto como la salud de la persona lo permita. En cuanto a la comunión semanal para los feligreses que están enfermos o en su hogar, tenemos un pequeño grupo de Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión que pueden visitarlos regular-

June 27, 2021

1. Have you downloaded “MYPARISHAPP”? This app helps us to stay informed of all upcoming events, any cancella-tions or last minute announcements and offers other faith resources.

2. This weekend is the last chance to sign-up for the week long summer program for kids June 27-July 2. Registration forms are in the back of church, or on the parish website. The program starts off this Sunday, June 27 at 6pm with the youth/high school groups.

3. Everyone is invited to the parish pot luck dinner this Tuesday, June 29th at 5pm to welcome the Totus Tuus missionaries to our parish and see what the students are learning. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for a fun evening.

4. Our next Baptismal class will be on Friday, July 2nd at 7pm in the Catholic Center, both parents and godparents need to attend. Please contact the parish office to sign up for the class if you have a child to be baptized soon.

5. If you have not submitted your group meetings and events calendars for the upcoming year please do so as soon as possible.

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS * * ANUNCIOS SEMANALES Junio 27, 2021

1. ¿Ha descargado “MYPARISHAPP”? Esta aplicación nos ayuda a estar informados de todos los próximos eventos, cancelaciones o anuncios de última hora y ofrece otros recursos religiosos. 2. Esté fin de semana es la última oportunidad para regis-trarse para el programa de verano de una semana que será del 27 de Junio al 2 de Julio. Los formularios de in-scripción están en la parte de atrás de la iglesia, o en el sitio web de la parroquia. El programa inicia este Domin-go 27 de Junio a las 6pm con el grupo de jovenes/secundaria.

3. Todos estan invitados a la cena parroquial de traje el Martes, 29 de Junio a las 5pm para dar la bienvenida al equipo de Totus Tuus y asi ver los que los niños estan aprendiendo. Traiga un platillo para compartir y disfrutar de una noche de diversion.

4. La próxima clase para Bautismo será Sábado 3 de Julio, por favor de registrarse lo más pronto posible.

5. Si usted no a enviado el calendario de eventos y juntas del grupo, para el próximo año fiscal por favor de hacerlo lo más pronto possible.

WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL RETREAT Women's Spiritual Retreat at Bethany House (July 23-24). Join the Nashville Catholic Business Women's League as we reflect spiritually on the gifts of 2020 as we as Catho-lics withstood the pandemic. Fr. Joe McMahon will be the main presenter. The program includes participation in a Soul Core session which activates the body as we pray the Rosary, a Financial and Estate Preparedness for our Survi-vors presentation, Mass, and time for reflection and bonding with other participants. Cost: $100, covers all 3 meals, bedding in an individual room, presentations, and access to outdoor areas for hiking and contemplation. The maximum number of participants is 16. Info/registration: www.ncbwl.org, click on events. You do not need to be a member to attend.

DIOCESAN NEWS * * ANUNCIOS DIOCESANOS RETIROS DIOCESANOS

PARA PAREJAS COMPROMETIDAS Esta es una opción de preparación matrimonial ofrecida por la Diócesis de Nashville; las parejas aún deben re-unirse con el sacerdote en su parroquia. Los próximos retiros son el 17 de Julio, 18 de Septiembre, 16 de Oc-tubre, 13 de Noviembre, de 8am a 5pm, en el Centro Pas-toral Católico, 2800 McGavock Pike, Nashville. Para ob-tener más información, visite dioceseofnashville.com o comuníquese con el Departamento de Retiro de Parejas Comprometidas al 615-383-6393. Estos retiros son en ingles.

** M I N I S T R I E S * * Altar Guild

Laura Cardenas………………………..………lasucama@gmail.com Bereavement

……….…..………...……………….. Charismatic Prayer Group

Bill Pangburn ……………..………..….…………..……..931-520-7112 Daughters of Isabella

Barbara Kaiser ….. …..……......ladyofgrace38501@gmail.com Extraordinary Ministers

Cindy Black ………………………………..…...………….931-526-2575 Haiti Ministry

Ray Holbrook…...............................................931-252-1036 email: ray45brook@gmail.com

Knights of Columbus Grand Knight / Kenny Davis ……………...…..…....903-244-8967 email: grandknight6645@gmail.com Faithful Navigator / Pete Marino ……….…………919-451-2576

Lay Salvatorians Bill Halderson …………………...…...…….......…..…..931-372-1375

Lectors/Commentators Ron Sykes ……...………………………….………………..931-252-1323

Music Ministry 5 PM Mass…….Charles & Patricia Hafner……...931-239-7895 8 AM Mass ………..…………………………..……….…...931-526-2575 10:45 AM Mass……….Dr. Brian O’Connor….....931-537-6786 1:00 PM Mass ……..……Francisco Antonio….....931-526-2575

R.C.I.A. / R.I.C.A. Jim Dainty ……..……..………………………...…….…….931-260-9535 Filipe Juan ………………………….…..……………....…..931-372-1883

St. Thomas Outreach Program / STOP Susan O’Connor ………….……..…….…….931-526-2575 EXT. 250

Catholic Student Organization a TTU Ministry

Kester Nucum / President …........................731-363-8880 ttucatholic1@gmail.com / knucum42@tntech.edu

Visitation of the Sick …...……………...…………………...……......

Welcome/Ushers Committee Fran Hopkins………………….………...…......…….…….931-265-4822

FORMED — MYPARISH APP Please continue registering in FORMED.ORG and down-loading myParish APP. Both are free of charge to our pa-rishioners. If you need help in downloading either applica-tion, please do not hesitate to contact us thru email . We can send you instructions on both.

REMINDER

Please fill out the information below and mark any category that applies to you. Please drop in the collection basket or mail to the church office. The Welcome Committee will mail the new parishioner’s registration package.

Por favor de llenar este formulario y marque cualquier categoria que le aplique a usted. Puede entregarlo en la oficina o

en la canasta de la colecta o enviarla por correo a la oficina parroquial. El Comité de Bienvenida le mandara el paquete de registración.

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RETROUVAILLE Retrouvaille is a marriage recovery program for struggling couples who are considering separation or divorce. It is Catholic in origin and orientation but is open to all married couples regardless of religious background. For confiden-tial information about the program contact: Pat and Tom Ackerman: packerman@comcast.net or tackerman@comcast.net Website: www.HelpOurMarriage.com Phone: 800-470-2230

SUMMER CAMP ST. CECILIA Registration for Camp St. Cecilia is now open. Join us this summer as we offer something for every girl grades PreK-8 in athletics, fine arts, academics, and more. Six sessions are available from June 7-July 2 and July 12-23. Visit www.stcecilia.edu/camp to register and view a full listing of camps. Contact Camp Director Amie Pike at scacamp@stcecilia.edu with any questions.

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