Church “Lord, You have come to the Seashore….”
331 8th Street So. Brigantine, NJ 08203 Phone: 609-266-2123
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September 26, 2021 26th Sunday in Ordinary
Dඑකඍඋගක Oඎ Mඝඛඑඋ ຺ Lඑගඝකඏඡ: Pඉඛගක: Fr. Edward Maher Mary Jane Kelso,
MASS SCHEDULE Pඉකඋඐඑඉඔ Vඑඋඉක: Fr. Krzysztof Wtorek [email protected]
WEEKENDS Oඎඎඑඋඍ Mඉඖඉඏඍක: Pඍකඕඉඖඍඖග Dඍඉඋඖ: Deacon Len Long Jane Staunton SAT: 4:00PM SUN: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM [email protected] (9:30 livestreamed) F ඉඑගඐ F කඕඉගඑඖ & Rඍඔඑඏඑඝඛ Eඌඝඋඉගඑඖ: Bඝඔඔඍගඑඖ Eඌඑගක: Deacon Len Long & Deb Widmann Barb Cawley WEEKDAYS MON. - SAT.: 8:30AM [email protected] Phone Ext. 102 Pඉකඑඛඐ Oඎඎඑඋඍ Hඝකඛ: DEADLINE- Monday 10:00AM CONFESSION Mon. - Thurs.: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday: 3PM Aඛඛඝඕගඑඖ Rඍඏඑඖඉඔ or by appointment Friday 9:00AM - 1:00pm Cඉගඐඔඑඋ SඋඐL: [email protected] Galloway, 609-652-7134 www.arcs.org Principal Joan Dollinger DooW WELCOME TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH Mass IntenƟons 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time To Schedule Baptisms & Weddings Please call the Parish Office. Saturday September 25 8:30AM Maria Grazia Tacchione by Massie & Helen 4:00PM Robert Gentile by Linda Clavin Baptisms Jane Cortellessa by Family Baptisms are held after the 11:00am on the 1st and Sunday September 26 3rd Sundays of the month. One session of Baptism 8:00AM Joseph Kline by Vanetta preparation is required prior to Baptism. Prepara- Cathy Grebe by Family tion sessions are held on the second Wednesday of 9:30AM Joe Long by Joe & MJ Kelso the month in the Parish Meeting Room at 7:30pm. Mary Ruggiano by Celeste & Joe Pascarella Registration required. Call the parish office. 11:00AM Scott Hugh McGovern by Family Norman Wagenheim by Mary Spence Religious Education Monday September 27 Our Religious Education Program is for Grades 1st 8:30AM Rev. Michael Lee by Mike & Gail Gallagher thru 8th. Also, we have special programs for Tuesday September 28 children & adults who would like to become 8:30AM Robert Fulmer by Joe & Sue Winters Catholic or complete their sacraments. Wednesday September 29 Care of the Sick 8:30AM Ron Fehernbach by Bill & Kathy Bennett The Parish Office may be called any time for the Thursday September 30 Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. A Priest or 8:30AM Frank R. Grove by Wife Eucharistic Minister will administer the Eucharist to those who are homebound, Our local hospitals also Friday October 1 have a catholic priest available. 8:30AM Bill Touey, Sr. by Harry Benchoff Saturday October 2 Altar Flowers 8:30AM George Hak by Mike & Gail Gallagher This is a nice way to remember your loved ones. 4:00PM Robert Gentile by DiGiacomo Family The donation is $50. Contact the Parish Office. Rosemarie Robinson by Patricia Hibbs & Mark Massi St. Dismas Ministry Sunday October 3 8:00AM Tony Rosas by Marie Faunce “Helping People Anonymously” Janet Volpe by Thomas Volpe This ministry is available to anyone in Brigantine 9:30AM Giuseppe & Carmella Maiorano by Son who feels overwhelmed by financial burdens and Rita Burgio by Paul & Chris Mercurio needs a helping hand. If you are in need of 11:00AM Dolores Gordano by Troy & Marian Smith assistance, an application from the Parish Office Cass Mateja by Kathy & Bill Bennett must be completed first. The application is Harry Spiers by Sproule Family anonymous and if approved, short-term help will be Lynda Sutton by Leeann & Phil Guenther provided. John Mosca by Roger & DoAnn Bernhammer Please call the Parish Office.
Weekly Devotions Altar Flowers In Memory of: Rosary: Mon. - Fri. : after 8:30am Mass Joseph Kline Saturday: 8:10am & Tuesday: 7PM by Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday Vanetta Divine Mercy Chaplet: Friday
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is every Friday from 9am-12noon. If there is a funeral, Adoration is held in the Parish Meeting Room.
2 - St.Thomas the Apostle Parish Liturgy and Life
Today the Letter of James challenges our tendency toward accumulating wealth and our dependence on material items. Stewardship is a way of life based on the Gospel. As Materialism is not just a personal sin; it is a social sin with disciples, we are called to be faithful stewards of our time, enormous consequences in first-world cultures. Pope Paul VI talent and treasure. Thank you for your continued generosity called us to live simply so that others might simply live. We can and participation in our parish. do this. OFFERTORY: $ 7,625.00 E-GIVING: $ 2,200.00 *Copyright-2021 Sourcebook LTP...Year B* SCHOOL: $ 1,420.00 $ 11,425.00
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR RECENTLY Interested in Online Giving? DECEASED: To get started with online Giving, log onto our parish Edward J. Mong, Clare Baird website: stthomasbrigantine.org and click on the Please keep their families in your prayers. Parish Giving button. FOR OUR SICK: Maryann Atack, Derek Caster, Jim Covert, Erin Fender, Anthony Mauceri, Joan DiBona, Joe Whitesell, Baby Aurora Congratulations to Our Parishioners Gross, Theresa Mong, Lisa Lee, Bernadette Burke, Thomas Celebrating September Anniversaries Cullen, Linda Cullen, Antoinette Garnett, Ralph Lillie Family, Jackie Riepen, Kitty Huegel, Beth LaSerre, Fran Byers, Melanie Our prayers and best wishes go with you as you Caprio, Robert Moody, Armstrong Family, Celine Powell, Ca- continue to live your vows. milla Tremblay, Carmela Gentile, Christian Afanador, Carol Graham, Lou Laviano, Paddy Kelso-Sheridan, Richard Warren Trish & Jim Levins, 60 years Marsdale, Frank DiBona, Jeanne Stretch, Ryan Ladd Karin & Patrick Schiavone, 53 years Cathy & Frank Sucharski, 49 years Linda & John DiJoseph, 44 years FOR THOSE WHO SERVE: Linda & Richard Lee, 43 years 1st Lt. Robert Glanville, USMC, Maj. Jeffrey Moon, USAF Rita & Mike Pagoulatos, 18 years Lt. Connor F. Burbridge, US Army, Sgt. Matt Krimm, US Army, Maj. Matt Valnoski, US Army, Cpl. Tristen T. Barry, USMC, Belated July Wishes-Jean & Butch Sneade, 50 years Pvt. Austin Rehill, US Army, Cpl. Ronald DeWaal, USMC, Capt. Mark J. Marsella, USMC If anyone celebrating an anniversary would like to have their names published in the bulletin during the month of Prayer Chain Network: The network prays for the your special day, please email the information to: immediate needs of others. To make a confidential request, bulletin @ stabrig.org please contact Barry Scholcoff at 609-266-7888.
Ministry Schedule October 2nd & 3rd Mass Presider Lector Eucharistic Minister SAT. 4:00PM Fr. Krzysztof M. Harvey B. DeLucry, P. Zuber SUN. 8:00AM Fr. Ed L. Camerota B. Ferris, B. O’Connor, A. Grove SUN. 9:30AM Msgr. Morgan J. Robbins J. D’Ascenzo, J. Staffieri, M. Brindisi SUN. 11:00AM Fr. Krzysztof J. Murray G. Shindle, K. & J. Murray If you cannot attend, PLEASE find a replacement. THANK YOU!
3 - St.Thomas the Apostle Parish We are all Faces of Hope Support the 2021 House of Charity – Bishop’s Annual Appeal www.camdendiocese.org Please help our Parish reach it’s goal of $101,300
Gifts Total Raised Percent 193 $96,575 95.3%
Catechetical Sunday RCIA 2021-2022 Children’s Liturgy Catechists RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process in Jack Boyle which adults become full, participating members of the Kelly Carruolo Catholic Church. Participants, known as catechumens go through a process of studying the Gospel, nurturing Mary Crosson their relationship with God, becoming familiar with the Joanna Guglielmo Catholic teachings and practices, professing their faith in Jesus and the Church, and receiving the sacraments Trudi McDevitt of initiation: Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. Pat Miller For more information, please contact Deacon Len Long at: (609) 335-6470. Classes begin in October. Kathy Mulvenna Saint Thomas 2021-2022 R.C.I.A . Jennifer Sigmund Registration Form Samantha Smith Name: ______Terry Tomlin Address: ______Phone #: ______Email Address:______(please print clearly) I am a NON-Catholic ( ) Oct. 3rd: Blessing of Animals 1:00pm I need the following Sacraments: Oct. 5th: Rosary 7pm Knights of Columbus Meeting 7:30pm Baptism ( ) Oct. 6th: Flu Clinic, 9am-11am St. Philip Hall First Communion ( ) Women’s Club Meeting 6:30pm Confirmation ( ) Oct. 11th: Parish Office Closed (Columbus Day) I am a Baptized Catholic, BUT I need the No CCD Classes following Sacraments: Oct. 12th: Rosary 7pm First Communion ( ) Oct. 16th: Rosary Rally 12noon (Parking Lot) Confirmation ( ) ***Please return this portion to the Parish***
4 - St.Thomas the Apostle Parish Welcome to our Parish Family! Pro-Life Collection This weekends second collection is our annual Henry Tyler Pawling Diocesan Pro Life Collection. Thank you for your Summer Elaina Pawling support and generosity. Rachel Lynn MacReady Claire Bethann Thompson Emersyn Madeline Tully Patrick Joseph Finnerty V Public Square Rosary Rally St. Thomas parishioners are invited to join in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 16, at 12:00 noon in the front of the church parking lot. This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be one of over 23,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States that week- end. Please join us in offering reparation for the sins and offenses committed against the Sponsored by Walgreen’s Pharmacy Immaculate Heart of Mary and to fervently pray Wednesday, October 6th for the conversion of the United States. 9:00am - 11:00am Please bring your own chair. St. Philip Hall *Please bring your Medicare B and TOM PARK K OF C YARD SALE Prescription cards.* 601 Bayshore Ave. New Hours of Operation ***NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY*** Open every Saturday from 8:00AM to 1:00PM during October November 27th & December 11th 8:00AM to 1:00PM
Interested in donating new, gently used or unwanted Feast of St. Francis items (except clothing and shoes), please call the Parish Office @ 609-266-2123 with your name and In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, anyone wishing to contact number. A member of the Knights of have their furry and not so furry (but contained) pets Columbus will return your call and review the receive a special blessing, you can bring them to the details. church parking lot on Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00pm. 5 - St.Thomas the Apostle Parish September is National Recovery Month Addictions Healing and Recovery
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OCTOBER 2, 2021 Catholic Charities Clinical Services: 1-866-862-2166 NJ Hotline for Addiction: Dial 211. 8AM HOLY MASS This is an information and referral service that connects you ROSARY with substance use disorder and support services MEDITATION ON THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY National Suicide Prevention Helpline: 800-273-8255 CONFESSION PROCESSION AND CROWNING OF THE BLESSED Diocese of Camden Addiction Hotline: 1-855-5HOPE4U MOTHER STATUE. NJ Veterans Hotline for Suicide Prevention THROUGH THIS DEVOTION MARY PROMISES “Life doesn’t have to be a battlefield.” US SALVATION. Confidential Peer Support for NJ Veterans WON’T YOU ACCEPT HER PROMISE FOR 1-866-838-7654 or www.njveteranshelpline.org YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY? Sponsored by Rutgers NJ Dept. of Military Affairs
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