St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 . Fax: (973) 338-4224 . Religious Education: (973) 338-7400 School: (973) 338-8505 . Convent: (973) 338-9118 Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003 . Website: www.stachurchbloomfi eld.com

Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., Pastor Parochial Vicars: Rev. Mark B. Wysocki, M. Div. • Rev. Andrew N. Onyemaobi, M. Div., M.A. PERMANENT DEACONS: Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired

Eucharistic Liturgy Pastoral Associate for Elementary Catechetics: Saturday Eve: 5:00pm Tracey Rennie

Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, School Principal: 10:30am & 12:00 Noon Ms. Joan Ferraer Weekdays: 7:30, & 11:30am DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL Saturday Mornings: 8:30am Only MUSIC MINISTRIES: Holy Days: Nancy A. Cardone 7:30, 11:30am & 7:30pm Assistant Liturgical Holidays: 8:30am Only Music MinisterS: Kimberley Mesiti

Pastoral Associate for Family Sacrament of Liturgy of & Adult Formation Ministries: Reconciliation: the Word (Penance/Confessions) With Children: Robert P. Miller Saturday: 11:00am Sundays: 10:30am Mass September - June Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Marian Catholic Mr. Timothy Dennin Devotions: Community Services Mondays FINANCE CHAIRMEN: Novena Prayer Offering Social 11:30am Mass Service Assistance Peter Maulbeck, Finance Council 1(800) CCS-7413 Patrick DeCotiis, Finance Committee Fax: 596-3735

February 23, 2014 . 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2014

Masses for the Week Sunday, February 16

Sunday, February 23 7:30 am Lila Leon - Family 9:00 am Angela Pugliese - Friends 10:30 am For The People 12:00 pm Helen McGarry - Bequest Monday, February 24 7:30 am Kathleen Wills - Friends 11:30 am Stephanie Liem Azar - Friend

Tuesday, February 25

7:30 am Jennie Venturini - Friends An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth--punishment for 11:30 am Margaret Partridge - Family injury--this primal law seems to be written in our human Wednesday, February 26 nature. But God, in giving the law to Moses, and Jesus, 7:30 am Robin Andrew Frost - Family teaching his disciples on the mountaintop, asks for 11:30 am Norma Lospoluto - Husband something more. We are called to be holy--to be like Thursday, February 27 God. 7:30 am Maria Pia Sciara – Friend ■ First Reading: The book of Leviticus is a book of 11:30 am Michael La Rosa - Friend laws, many of them for priests, the tribe of Levi. The passage we hear today is from a segment that sums up Friday, February 28 many of the laws that affect ordinary people. Through 7:30 am Michael La Rosa - Friend Moses, God tells the Israelites to do what sounds 11:30 am Mary Shelesky - Family impossible--”be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am Saturday, March 1 holy”, How can the people be like God? The law itself 8:30 am Dolores Devuyst - Family answers that question: “love your neighbors as Sunday, March 2 yourself”. ■ Responsorial Psalm 103 is a litany of the mercies of Saturday, March 1 God, reminding us why we are to be merciful. 5:00 pm Joseph & Florence Kane - Family ■ Second Reading: Toady’s passage from 1 Sunday, March 2 Corinthians marks the conclusion of Paul’s argument 7:30 am William Mandra - Family about the divisions that had sprung up in this new 9:00 am Anthony Meola, Jr. - Family Christian community. Some claimed spiritual descent, so 10:30 am Vincent & Ginnie Ricigliano - Family to speak, from Paul; others, from Peter or Apollos. But 12:00 pm For The People none of that argumentation, Paul says, no matter how clever, is of any use at all. For it is God’s wisdom that

matters, not ours; and it is Christ who unites us--not his PRAY FOR OUR SICK ministers. The Gospel: This reading continues the Sermon on Andrea Kluepfel, Danny Burgers, ■ the Mount. Just as God’s words to Moses on Mount Sinai Sandra Luehrs Shaw, Mary Conte, demanded a more-than-ordinary holiness, so Jesus’ Denise Martone, Sandy Morra teachings on this new mountain ask his followers to be super human. It is not enough to love one’s neighbor. REST IN PEACE We must love our enemies, returning good for evil. Marian A. Marshall, Jesus gives concrete examples--if someone demands William Pickett, Angelina Moraa your shirt, give him your coat too. If someone hits you

on one cheek, let him hit you on the other as well. In CANDLE INTENTIONS other words, keep nothing back. For there is nothing exceptional, Jesus says in loving one’s friends and Church: Filomena Bossert family. Everyone does that. We are to extend our love to

all. In other words, we are to be like God.

2 595 Congratulations to Kayla Monroy Recipient of the 2013 Rosary Society Scholarship

HOLY GROUND

This award is given in support of Catholic education, and in recognition of service to the faith Join us March 8 at 7:30 pm in the church community as well as dedication to the ideals set for an evening of Eucharist adoration, music forth St. Thomas School’s Mission Statement and prayer with members of the Archdiocese Young Adult Ministry St. Thomas the Apostle Followed by fellowship and music in the Prayer Shawl Ministry parish center Our next meeting will a great way to begin Lent be held on Sunday, Sponsored by the Saint Thomas Youth March 16 at 11:30 am Group in the Parish Center's St. Peter's Room. “The Lord said to him, ‘Take off the These meetings give our members a chance to pray sandals from your feet, for the place on and work together, but you do not need to attend which you are standing is holy ground.’” these meetings to be an active member.

During these cold winter months a prayer shawl Exodus 3:5 or lap robe, which can be had for the asking, may well be comforting to someone limited in activity or Ministry of Spiritual Direction going through a difficult time. St Thomas Apostle Parish

Please consider making a baby blanket as we need Presentation on Pope Francis’ Apostolic to increase our supply. We continue to give a Exhortation blanket to each baby baptized in our parish and have extended this outreach to include babies in The Joy of the Gospel special need of prayers. Evangelli Guadium

For further information about our Ministry or to Wednesday March 26, 7:15-9:30 check if a meeting is canceled please call the parish St Thomas Parish Center center or Alicia @ 973-473-6633. Presenter Drop by our meeting to speak to a member All Fr Walter Modryl, SSJ members are encouraged to stop by, perhaps pick up yam and say a prayer with us. COME! HEAR THE GOOD NEWS!

Let us continue to pray for those making “I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this shawls and those who receive them. moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting All are Invited to Pray the Rosary him encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day. No one should think that The Rosary Society will meet this invitation is not meant for him or her, since at the church to pray “no one is excluded from the joy brought by the the Rosary at 7 pm on Lord……No one can strip us of the dignity the following days: bestowed upon us by this

boundless and unfailing love.” March 3* & March 31, May 5, June 2 Pope Francis (*Recitation of Rosary held in St. Peter’s Room) Meetings follow in the Parish Center To register or for more information, call Anna (973) 338-9538 3 595 An excerpt from ~ ~ September Club Meeting Dates ~ ~

REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM: St. Thomas the Apostle September Club "In my own personal journey, Confession has cordially invites all played a very powerful role, helping me to seniors (55 or over) to our meetings: strive to become the-best-version-of-myself. I February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 find Confession to be a humbling experience, April 7, 21, 28 but not a humiliating one.

Above all, I find that it is an experience of liberation that enables me to reassess where I COMING SOON am in the journey, helps me identify what is holding me back and encourages me to continue CHECK YOUR MAIL along the way. --- Confession is the perfect READ THE BULLETIN spiritual practice to rekindle our passion for excellence in the spiritual life". STA “300 Club” Pick up a free copy of REDISCOVER St. Thomas the Apostle and your Finance CATHOLICISM in the parish center. Committee invite you and your friends to participate in our “300 Club”. You will find Be not afraid! that this Club is better than State Lotteries, Casino Slots, or Bingo. Your participation A Catholic Men’s Conference in this year’s “300 Club” raffle is not only Saturday, March 15 exciting for you, but it is an investment in Seton Hall University, South Orange the future of your parish. This year’s raffle proceeds will go toward various building 8:00 a.m. - approx. 4: 00 p.m. repairs. Here is how it works...

Prayerful – spirit-filled – life changing! ONLY 300 TICKETS AVAILABLE!!!

Tickets are $100 each. Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for students and senior citizens (Includes: breakfast and lunch). Prizes are as follows: 1st Prize: $10,500 or 35% of tickets sold For registration please visit: 2nd Prize: $ 3,000 or 10% of tickets sold rcanmenscommission.org 3rd Prize: $ 1,500 or 5% of tickets sold or contact: 973-497-4545, [email protected] OR Contact your Parish Conference Leader: Raffle held on Friday, May 23, 2014 St. Thomas Parish Center Jim McKittrick: 973-338-3145 [email protected] Church ID # 41-1-16464 Raffle License # RA: 3122

Bergen Catholic High School Men’s Scripture Reading Open House & Reflection Bergen Catholic invites all fifth, sixth, seventh All men are invited MONDAY, February and eight grade boys and their parents to an 24 at 7:30 p.m. in St. James room for Open House on Tuesday, March 4. A welcome Scripture Reading, Reflection & discussion. reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the main

presentation following at 7:00 p.m. The focus will be on: Please call 201-634-4151 or check the next Sunday readings as well as bergencatholic.org with questions. readings from the New Catholic Catechism. 1040 Oradell Avenue, Oradell.

4 595 Saint Thomas the Apostle Rosary Confraternity’s STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

The main source of operating funds for Annual Fish & Chips Dinner St. Thomas is our weekly / holyday offertory catered by Argyle Restaurant

collections. The information below will show where Friday, April 4th the Parish is as of February 9, 2014 compared to the budget amount for the year. 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. The break even date is June 30, 2014. The amount (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.) needed each week is $17,656 and the amount Herron Hall collected last weekend was $12,980.

Adults: $15.00 Children: $10.00 Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $900,500 $570,758 $329,742 -Dessert & Beverage Included (B.Y.O. Beer or Wine) -Eat In or Take Out The year to date amount is short by $11,890 as of week number 33 in our budget year. RESERVATIONS DUE BY: Monday, March 31st CHRISTMAS COLLECTION SHORTFALL

Budget - $85,000 Actual - $72,532 Shortfall - $12,468 Please, No walk-ins. Questions, please contact: TOTAL SHORTFALL TO DATE IS $24,358 Mary Ellen DeCotiis - 973-893-9625 Bernadette Lipoma - 973-893-0114

A Confirmation parents meetings ======will be held after Fish & Chips Reservation Form (Please return to Parish Center) All masses on March 1 & 2 Name: ______

and March 8 & 9

Phone: ______in the Parish Center Eat In** or Take Out (Please check one box only) Therapeutic Act of Love Several alternates are needed to launder **Please seat me with: ______

Eucharistic Linens occasionally; every 3/4 # of Each Entree

months...If interested, please call John ____Adult Baked Salmon @$15.00 =____

Rennie (973)-338-4615 ____Adult Fried Fish @$15.00 =____

____Child Baked Salmon @$10.00 =____ Thank You, St. Thomas ____Child Fried Fish @$10.00 =____

Athletic Association Total Enclosed: $ ______On January 31, 30+ basketball players from Bloomfield Special Olympics had the opportunity (Please make checks payable to STA Rosary Confraternity.) to play in the 8th Annual Special Olympics ’ EUCHARISTIC ADORATION in 2014 Basketball Game sponsored by St. Thomas Atheltic Assocation. This event is inspiring, Adoration will be held on: entertaining and a true display of the love given February 24, March 24, April 21

by the St. Thomas community. Schedule: On behalf of BSO, please accept a heartfelt thanks for such an incredible night! Words 11:00 a.m. Holy Rosary 11:30 a.m. Holy Mass ’ don t really express the love and gratitude 12:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament which is felt not only by our athelets, but by the 3:00 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy coaches and all who came out to support the 3:30 p.m. Holy Rosary vent. We appreciate all you do for this program. 6:00 p.m. Angelus Sincerely, 7:30 p.m. Respect for Life Holy Hour

Theresa Nevis

5 595 Religious Education News Last year, Summer CCD was able to add a class for Grade 1, which was a big hit; a program we would like to continue, however we are in need of some people willing to volunteer to teach and help out in the classroom. We are also in need of teachers in Grade 3 and 6. If you are interested in helping out during the summer please contact Tracey at the Religious Education Office at 973-338-7400 or by email at [email protected] No experience necessary – we will train you - Thanks!

Archdiocese of Newark Anniversary Masses

It is an annual tradition to honor the couples in the Archdiocese who are celebrating 5, 25, 50+ years of marriage. These liturgies are celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.

• April 6 Golden Anniversary To Jesus through Mary! Registration Deadline March 24

• May 4 Silver & 5th Anniversaries St. Thomas the Apostle Church Registration Deadline April 21 Communion of Reparation Vigil All Masses will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. March 7 - 8 To register, call the Parish Center at (973) 338-9190 7:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. STA HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION is selling FIRST 7:30 PM Station of the Cross SHOP RITE GIFT CARDS FRIDAY 8:00 Holy Mass

9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

March 2, 16 & 30 Consecration to the Two Hearts The Cards Can Be Used At ANY Shop Rite & 9:00 Holy Rosary For All Purchases!! & There is no Cost to You! 9:30 Nine Divine Offices of the Sacred Heart of Jesus You Receive 100% Cash Value & STA School 11:00 Silent Adoration Earns 5% of EVERY Sale (Coffee Break) Questions? Call Ed @ 201.921.2244 11:45 Chaplet to God our Heavenly Father Free Income Tax Preparation 12:00 AM Office of the The Holy Name Society continues to provide free Immaculate Heart of Mary federal and NJ state income tax preparation for seniors 12:30 Chaplet of Divine Mercy and disabled members of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. To be eligible for this service, you must be a registered FIRST 1:00 Prayer for Priests member of St. Thomas, at least 62 years of age or SATURDAY Benediction / Reposition disabled, not actively employed. The tax preparation process for each individual or Holy Mass (Immaculate Heart of Mary) married couple will include an interview, review of your 2012 tax return and turnover of your tax documents For further information, (1099’s). Completed returns will be available in about please contact the Parish Office one week. or Ramon & Zeny Campomanes Tax preparers will be available in the Parish Center at 973-748-4854 OR every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Rudy Luyao at 973-449-4771 Feb. 7, 2014 through April 11, 2014.

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