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 Vicar: 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 Hann 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 July 6, 2014 . 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 6, 2014 Masses for the Week Sunday, July 6 Sunday, July 6 7:30 am Tony & Rocco Ciampi - Family 9:00 am Paul Kossack - Friend 10:30 am Angelina & Joseph Ferraro - Family 12:00 pm Patricia Kuhn - Friend Monday, July 7 7:30 am Muriel F. Murphy - Family 11:30 am Donna Sica Bolstad - Family Tuesday, July 8 7:30 am Joseph Sedlak - Bequest 11:30 am Annette D’Angelo - Friend Wednesday, July 9 7:30 am Joseph Pettoni - Family 11:30 am Sr. Margaret Murphy, S.C. - Family Thursday, July 10 7:30 am Ann Imfeld – Family After our 50-day Easter celebration and the solemnities 11:30 am Elizabeth Humphries - Friends of early summer, we come to the first of our Ordinary Time Sundays. We have seen the glory and power of the Friday, July 11 Lord; the readings for today lead us to a deeper 8:30 am Daniel Murcko - Friend understanding of his meekness. 11:30 am Anthony & Nancy Rose Palomba – Family First Reading: Zechariah’s prophecy gives a picture Saturday, July 12 . 8:30 am Patsy Freda - Friend of the paradoxical power of the coming of the Messiah. Kings usually arrive in chariots, preceded by their Sunday, July 13 armies, with a display of pomp and power. But this king Saturday, July 12 will come meekly, riding not on a war horse, but on a 5:00 pm John Helmstetter - Friends lowly donkey. And he will bring peace, banishing all the weapons and signs of war. This prophecy is fulfilled Sunday, July 13 when Jesus rides meekly into Jerusalem on the back of a 7:30 am For The People donkey on Palm Sunday. But the Gospel for today 9:00 am Carmine Ricciardi - Family suggests that it also awaits fulfillment in our lives--when 10:30 am Barbara Wojak - Friends 12:00 pm Tom O’Grady - Family we bear the gentle yoke of Jesus, taking on his humility. .Second Reading: This passage reflects a type of Pauline theme: the contrast of flesh and spirit. For Saint PRAY FOR OUR SICK Paul flesh and spirit represent more than just the body Kiran Fernando, Maryjo Cece, Sandra Luehrs Shaw, and soul of an individual. They represent different world Kurt Geisert, Theresa Nutile, Danny Burgers views, different ways of living. Those who have a share in the Spirit of Christ by Baptism have begun anew life in the Spirit; our bodies will come to share in that new life. REST IN PEACE . The Gospel: This passage comes immediately Joseph A. Lupico, following some sharp words of Jesus to the towns of Eleanore Pettoni, Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, where the people Alena Caryn Nicholas refused to receive the word of God. Jesus turns to his Father with praise, for God reveals great mysteries to the childlike, while hiding them from “the wise and the CANDLE INTENTIONS learned”. What does it mean to be childlike? It does not mean that one is naïve or unaware; rather, to be Church: Vincent De Vivo childlike is to be willing to learn, open to new things and dependent on God as a child is dependent on parents. 2 595 Inviting all active or inactive nurses STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE The main source of operating funds for And volunteers to join the St. Thomas is our weekly / holyday offertory WELLNESS ministry of St. Thomas collections. The information below will show where and be a part of a loving team. the Parish is as of June 22, 2014 compared to the budget amount for the year. The break even date is June 30, 2014. The amount needed each week is $17,656 and the amount collected last weekend was $14,749. Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $900,500 $887,128 $13,372 The year to date amount is positive by $4328 as of week number 50 in our budget year. CHRISTMAS COLLECTION SHORTFALL Budget - $85,000 Actual - $73,054 Shortfall - $11,946 EASTER COLLECTION SHORTFALL Budget - $60,000 Actual - $54,592 Shortfall - $5,408 Contact: TOTAL SHORTFALL TO DATE IS $13,026 Loida Togonon 201-618-7590, Gerry Neville 973-207-3199 or Milette Padilla 973-487-0843 Food Pantry Saint Thomas the Apostle School There is a Food Pantry here at St. Thomas, Bloomfield’s Catholic School established to serve the needs of our parishioners and others in need. The goal of the program is to NEW FAMILY provide sustenance to individuals and families who, for many reasons, do not have enough to eat. REGISTRATION Currently Underway If you are in this situation simply contact the parish office at 973-338 -9190. To schedule a tour, please call the If you know of a parishioner that you feel may school office at 973.338.8505. have this need, please make them aware of the Pre K3 through 8th grades program and have them contact us. Middle States Accredited Full-Day and Half-Day Pre K 3 & 4 The September Club Full-Day and Half-Day Kindergarten Invites all seniors, 55 and over, to join us for Before-Care Programs fun & fellowship. After-Care Programs We meet once a week, as well as sponsor special Advanced Technology events and trips. For more information, call Bea Jr. High Science / Synergistics Program Ucci at 973-661-2920. Spanish Classes Meeting Dates: Wide Variety of Extra-Curricular Activities July 14, 28 stthomastheapostlenj.com August 11, 25 3 595 Wellness Ministry STA HOME & SCHOOL On call nurses are available on Mondays ASSOCIATION is selling and every first and third Fridays of the month. If you need help please call the parish center at 973-338-9190 x120 and leave your number. The scheduled on call nurse will reach you. Depending on your concerns, we can offer nursing advice, health counseling and referrals. SHOP RITE GIFT CARDS 9:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In order for the nurse to offer assistance, July 13 and 27th it is necessary to ask some information August 10th and 24th about the issue and we want to assure everyone that privacy of each person and the The Cards Can Be Used At ANY information they share will be handled with Shop Rite & For All Purchases!! strict confidence. You Receive 100% Cash Value & STA School Earns 5% of EVERY Sale Thank You CCD Teachers Questions? Call Ed @ 201.921.2244 Another wonderful year of Fall CCD has come to an end! A big thank you to each of our incredible teachers: Summer and Fall Diane O’Connell, Marianne Sommerkamp, CCD News Sarah Alban, John Colby, Kevin Sutton, Christine Baur, Maria DeRosa, Fall registration packages were mailed Lois Vangieri, and Eileen O’Grady. home in April and are due as soon as possible. If you would like to register Our teaching assistants: in-person you may do so from 9:00-5:00 pm Phyllis Scimone, Annette Pontoriero, th th Julie Buset, Trina Sousa and Janice Mandra. July 7 through the 18 . Summer CCD begins Monday, July 7th And all of our office volunteers: at 9:00 sharp. All cars should park behind Kathy McKittrick, Mary Pat Bogart, and Lillian Donatiello. the church and walk the children toward the school for drop off and pickup. Special recognition to those with If you have any questions, 10+ years of service: please call the Religious Education Rich Bevere, Gerrie Michalek, Office at 973- 338-7400. Kim Baldasare, and Joan Baldasare. 4 595 Thank You Saint Thomas the Apostle! St. Thomas September Club sponsors: The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth are Atlantic City Trip truly grateful for your generous financial assistance. The funds collected from parishes such as Saint Thomas the Apostle help us continue our many ministries to the poor and to care for our elderly and infirm Sisters. Please know that you and your families are in our hearts and prayers. Tuesday July 15 Total Amount Collected for 2014: $7,103.78 $30 per person 8 a.m. (from St. Thomas) - GREETERS NEEDED approx. 5 p.m. (leave Atlantic City) Do you like meeting people and making them feel welcome? If so, why not become a GREETER, here The price of $30 includes charter bus at St. Thomas, and Welcome people into our Lord’s transportation and some snacks aboard the bus.