St. Thomas the Apostle Church - Saint Thomas the Apostle Church

St. Thomas the Apostle Church
“Lord, You have come to the Seashore….”
331 8th St. South, Brigantine, NJ 08203
October 11, 2015
PASTOR: Fr. Bill Vandegrift
PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Jose Thomas WEEKEND ASSISTANT: Msgr. Joseph Mannion (Retired)
PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Lenny Long
WEEKENDS
Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday:
8:00, 9:30, 11:00am
WEEKDAYS
Mon., Wed., Fri., & Sat.:
8:30am
Tues. & Thurs.: 6:45am
CONFESSION
Saturday: 3PM
or by appointment
PARISH OFFICE:
609-266-2123, ext. 3
Hours: 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
E-Mail:
stthomas331@comcast.net
Web:
www.stthomasbrigantine.org
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITUGY:
Mary Jane Kelso
ASSUMPTION REGIONAL
CATHOLIC SCHOOL
146 So. Pitney Road
Galloway, NJ 08205
609-652-7134
Principal: Mary Ellen Schurtz
RECEPTIONIST:
Anna DiGiacomo
FAITH FORMATION &
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Deacon Len Long & Deborah Widman
OFFICE MANAGER
Jane Staunton
BULLETIN EDITOR:
Mary Chisholm
email: stthomasbulletin@comcast.net
Deadline: Monday, 2pm
October 11, 2015 - 28thSunday in Ordinary Time
St. Thomas the Apostle
Welcomes All!
It does not matter what your present status in the
Catholic Church, what your current family or marital situation, what your past or present religious
affiliation; or your personal history, age, background, race, etc. You are invited, welcomed, accepted, loved and respected at St. Thomas Parish.
Baptisms & Weddings
Please call parish office: 609-266-2123 ext. 3.
How to Become Catholic
We have special programs for children, teens & adults
who would like to become Catholic or complete their
sacraments. Please call 609-266-2123 ext. 3.
Care of the Sick
The parish office may be called any time for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The priests and Eucharistic Ministers will gladly bring Eucharist to those
unable to attend Mass regularly, because of sickness or
infirmity. If you know of a family member, friend or neighbor who is a parishioner and would like to be placed on
our list, please contact the office.
Offertory Procession
If the Mass you are attending is being requested by you
or a family member, and you wish to participate in the
Offertory Procession, please see the ushers before
Mass begins.
Altar Flowers
Can be purchased for $50. in the memory of your loved
ones. We will publish your name and the name(s) of
your loved ones in the bulletin the week the arrangement
is on the altar. Please stop by the Parish Office to see
what dates are available.
Prayer Petition Book
is located in the vestibule of the Church and is available
for you to write your intentions. The book will be carried
up to the sanctuary during the Offertory Procession of
the Mass every Sunday.
Parish Devotions
Mass Intentions
Saturday, October 10
8:30AM
Walter Poltorak by Dorothy Trimble
4:00PM
Yolanda Donatucci by Joe Maiorano
Irene Marinelli by Marie Campisi
Following 8:30am weekday Masses
& Tuesday evening, 7:00pm.
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday, after 8:30am Mass
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament:
Every First Friday morning 9 am - 12:00 noon. If there is
a funeral, Exposition will be held in St. Philip Hall.
Sally Davenport by Michael Turner
Irene Masino by Kelly Family
Deceased Parents of Lou & Rose Marie Piotti
Michael Mark Wilson by Family
Thomas Bordonaro by Family
Danny Ferry by St. Thomas Choir
9:30AM
11:00AM
Monday,
8:30AM
October 12
Tuesday,
6:45AM
October 13
Wednesday,
October 14
James Schaffer by Hosle & Komski Families
8:30AM
6:45AM
Friday,
8:30AM
Danny Ferry by Joe & Mary Jane Kelso
James Schaffer by Marilyn Feehan
Thaddeus Ted Kolankiewicz by Gerald Kolankiewicz
Thursday,
October 15
James McSloy by Coffey Family
October 16
Bruno Lorenc by Daughter, Debra Peterson
Saturday, October 17
8:30AM
Andrew Paskowsky by Barrie & Joe Winters
4:00PM
Robert Franz by Jerry & Joe Kilroy
Yolanda Grazioli by Marie Pompo
Sunday,
8:00AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
Rosary:
October 11
Sunday,
8:00AM
October 18
Robert Frantz by McPherson & Hunt Families
Anthony Inverso by Korte Family
Irene Masino by Pat Jackson
Peter Pappas by Jim & Jean Frugoli
Joseph Fahy by Anna DiGiacomo
Dillon McGinn by Carmen Vecchione
Today, October 11th, is Ministry Sunday &
Hospitality Sunday. A representative from each of
our Ministries is available to speak with you. Professionals are available to take your blood pressure. Coffee and doughnuts are served.
Finance Council
Fr. William Vandegrift
Damon Galmin, Trustee
John Murray, Trustee
Anthony DiMaggio
Edward Mong
Rob Smith
Third Time: Jacqueline & Brian Lyons
Pastoral Council
Fr. Bill Vandegrift
Deacon Long
Rita Pagoulatos, Pres.
Frank Burbridge
Anne Cwiklinski
Fr. Jose Thomas
Rick DeLucry
Toni Garnett, Sec.
Jim Levins
Patty Mohnack
The Parish office is closed
on Monday, October 12th, for
the Columbus Day Holiday.
The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 13th, at
9:15 am. for business. Have a great Holiday!
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Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Sat. / Sun.
4:00PM-
Lector’s
M. Stinson
8:00AM-
L. Camerota
9:30AM-
E. Stafford
11:00AM- J. Robbins
4:00PM8:00AM9:30AM11:00AM
October 17-18
EM’s
F. Streeper, L. Buffington,
G. Kilroy, M. Harvey
P. DiMaggio, J. Maiorano,
A. Solari, H. Monk
ME. Smith, B. Smith,
A. & S. Seksinsky
L. Flanagan, K. Mulrain,
M. & G. Shindle
Altar Servers
V., D., L. & B. Mackey
N. Fegan, D, Hannah
MG., K. & J. Geisler
M.,N. & C. Canuso, I. Simpson
If unable to serve, kindly find a replacement.
Stewardship of Treasure
“It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of
a needle than for one who is rich to enter the
kingdom of God.” (MARK 10:25)
Jesus uses tough language that we may not
want to hear. But, Stewardship is a calling
to be generous with all our gifts. Not just the
ones we pick and choose, but all our gifts:
our time in prayer to God, our talent in participating in parish ministries and our treasure supporting our local parish and other
charities.
October 3 - 4, 2015
In Pew Collection….$8,425.00
Egiving…$ 603.00
School…$ 678.00
Pro Life Collection…$ 710.00
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Please Remember To Keep the Members of
Our Armed Forces In Your Prayers:
John C. Presner, Staff Sgt., Doha, Qata, 1st Lt. Jg. Andrew
G. Kerr, USS. Georgia, Sgt. Michael Staunton, Army –
SHAPE, Belgium, 1st Lt. Matt Valnoski, Ft. Bragg, N.C.,
Matthew Krimm, Army, Iraq, Sergeant Michael Spinogatti,
US. Army, Alaska, Lt. Colonel (Marines) Eric DiFrancesco,
– Afghanistan, St. Sgt. Lyle Voisey, Army Infantry, Ft. Drum,
NY, Capt. Scott Croskey, Air Force, Fort Meade, Maryland,
Cody LaBarr, US. Marines, Matthew Sentore, U.S. Marines,
Okinawa, Sgt. Jason Hand, Wright Patterson Air Force
Base, Dayton, Ohio, McCarthy Everett Johnson, West
Point, 2nd Lt. Michael J. Maggitti, USM, Okinawa, Japan
Remember to Pray for our Sick
May they receive the healing
touch of Our Lord:
Judi Pontillo, Leonard Thress, Julia Spinelli, Jim Frugoli, Howard Clark, Richard Guzzetti, Kim DiChiara, Mike Thomas, Rita
Stafford, Victor Flores, Marie Asper, Grace Ketterer, Amber
Smith, Dominic Maiorano, Jim Gregory, Edward DiFranks, David Peterson, Lucas Ordille, Thomas Ordille, Dennis Bartley,
Tom Cain, Patti Marrandino, Baby Kiera McMahon, Baby Tiegan, Jeanette, Rachel & Rebecca Lee, Mae Campbell, Antoinette Garnett, Jerry Roth, Arlene McBride, Michael Kline, Carol Quiroli, Jeffrey Geisler, Frank Rosella, Edward Dwyer, Lisa
Cooper, Dorothy Eliasen, John Morrone, Jr.
*Have you considered designating St.
Thomas as a beneficiary in your will? Several people have recently done so and we
wish to thank them for their thoughtfulness
and generosity.
Electronic Giving is Available!!
Sign up online from the St. Thomas Web Site:
www.stthomasbrigantine.org
Please prayerfully consider utilizing a new and
easier way to support our parish... eGiving!
St. Thomas
Calendar Raffle
For 3 months:
January, February,
& March, 2016
***90 chances to win!
Calendar Raffle
Tickets on Sale Now
Cost: only $20. each
For more information, call the
parish office at: 266-2123.
We update our sick list every three months.
Congratulations to Our Parishioners
Celebrating October Anniversaries
Irene & Bill Zin
Please Pray for the Deceased:
Heather Teti & George Schilling
50 Years
O u r p ra ye rs a n d b e s t wi sh e s g o wi t h yo u as y ou
c o n t i n u e t o l i v e yo u r vo ws . P l e a s e c a l l t h e P a ri s h
O f f i c e o r e m a i l s t t h om a s b u l l e t i n @ c o m c a s t . net t o
h a ve yo u r a n n i v e rs a r y a n n o u n c e d i n t h e b ul l et i n.
D e a d l i n e i s 2 pm , M o n d a y.
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Ministries & Organizations
Altar Angels, Anne Grove
Altar Servers, Fr. Jose
Baptismal Prep, Kira Amalfitano
Catholic Daughters, LaMar Buffington
Children’s Liturgy, Fr. Jose
Decorating Committee, Helene Christian
Eucharistic Ministers, Laurel Haeser
Funeral Ministry, Gerry Kilroy
Greeters, Roseann DiMaggio
Knights of Columbus, James Lawson
Lectors, Linda Camerota
Martha’s Helpers, Anne Grove
Photography, Don Szwak, www.dssjnow.net
Prayer Network, Barry Scholcoff
Publicity, Lynne Flanagan
Sacristan Ministry, Fr. Bill
Scribe Ministry, Dolores Morello
Scripture Study, Mary Accordino
Social Events, Paula DiMaggio / Mike Brindisi
Social Network, Rita Pagoulatos
St. Dismas Ministry, Anonymous
Stitch in Time, Dolores Morello
Youth Ministry, Bobbi DeLucry
Ushers, Joe Maiorano
Call Parish Office for contact number:
609-266-2123, ext. 3
All Soul’s Day Remembrance
We will celebrate All Souls’ Day by remembering our beloved deceased in a Novena of Masses (9) celebrated throughout November.
If you would like your deceased loved ones remembered on All
Souls’ Day and in the novena, please use the special All Souls’
Day envelopes found in the most recent packet of offertory envelopes received by every registered parishioner. Extra envelopes are provided at all the doors of the Church. Place the
names of those you wish remembered on the envelope and place it
in the collection basket. The Book of Remembrance will be displayed on the Altar with the names of your loved ones. This is a
wonderful way to remember them .
~
All Souls Remembrance Mass
Sunday, November 8th, at 9:30am
There will be a special Mass celebrated in honor of all members of
our parish who have died in the past year, on Sunday, November
8th, at 9:30am Mass. Any family who has lost a loved one in the
past year, October, 2014, to present and was buried from our parish,
is invited to attend the 9:30am Mass on Sunday, Nov. 8th. See MJ
Kelso for details or call the office at 266-2123.
Dash Bryson Mejia
Schedules for: EM’s, Lectors and Altar
Servers are available on the St. Thomas
website. www.stthomasbrigantine.org
Diocesan Collection– There is a World
Mission Sunday Collection on October
17-18. We are called to be “Missionaries of
Faith” through the Propagation of the Faith
to support those who proclaim the Gospel
and offer help and hope to the poor in mission countries. Please be generous.
Autumn Events
October 11 – Ministry Sunday
October 25 – Pancake Breakfast
Ways To Participate in the Liturgy of the Mass:
1.) Arrive a few minutes early, speak to the Lord and review
the readings for the day in the missal. What is the message?
2.) Listen carefully to the Homily.
3.) The Mass is the greatest of prayers. (Liturgy means: Community Prayer of the Church.) A good time to offer your special
intentions to God is during the Offertory of the Mass as well as
at the time of the Consecration. (a miracle)
4.) Holy Communion- the consecrated host is both the Body
and the Blood of Jesus. Take some time to speak reverently to
Jesus.
5.) The priest gives the final blessing. Take this grace and “go
in peace.” Spread the Lord’s teachings in words and deeds as
you live through the week.
Attention:
We have had another unpleasant incident
with the disruption of our sound/video
system. No one is to touch the system
other than Mary Jane Kelso, Ken Herman,
Jane Staunton and Father Bill.
- Fr. Bill
Altar Flowers, This Week, are in Memory of:
Melissa Christian-Smith
by
Her Mother, Helene
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA
This process is for the following:
Those people who do not belong to any Church and wish to
become Catholic.
Those who belong to another Christian Church and wish to
become Catholic.
Those who were baptized Catholic and have never been
catechized and did not receive the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist
and Confirmation, and wish full communion in the Catholic Church.
If you wish to begin the process of RCIA, please contact
Deacon Len Long at 609-335-6470.
The first stage is called the Inquiry Period and is the time to ask
questions. No commitment is made at this time.
It begins on Tuesday, October 13th, 7:00pm, at Saint Elizabeth
Ann Seton Church in Absecon; if you want to receive the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass, 2016.
Important: St. Thomas Women’s Meeting
Please note, Wednesday, October 14th, at 1:00pm., the former
Catholic Daughters of St. Thomas, will be meeting for the first
time as a new group. Are you interested in meeting like-minded
women of all ages who are interested in joining women with the
same interests? Do you feel that working for our own community
is a good idea? You are cordially invited to join a cohesive group
that would work for the betterment of all here in Brigantine. Won’t
you join us in our endeavors to discuss the start of a new women’s club here at St. Thomas Church? Hope to see you all here
at Hospitality Sunday, Sunday, October 11th, where we will be
glad to discuss this further. Please come and join us.
Can Can Food Collection
There is a box in the back of the church for collection of canned food for those in need. Volunteers
will take the donations to Catholic Charities in Atlantic City. Be careful of expiration dates.
St. Thomas Community Room
The renovation to Meeting Room A is complete and the room is
ready to use for meetings, etc. . The new name of the room is
the St. Thomas Community Room.
This Week…
October 11
October 12
October 13
October 14
October 15
October 16
October 17
October 18
Hospitality & Ministry Sunday
No Religious Education
Parish Office Closed. Happy Columbus Day!
Parish Council Mtg., 7:00pm, St. Philip Hall
Rosary for Peace, 7:00pm
Lord, Teach Me to Pray, 7pm, church
Baptismal Prep. Mtg.,7:30pm, Community Rm.
Wedding Rehearsal, 5:00pm
Lord, Teach Me to Pray, 7pm, Church
Wedding
Confession 3:00pm
Baptism, 12Noon
Hospitality Sunday
&
Ministry Sunday Sign Ups
When: Today, October 11, 2015
Where: St. Philip Hall
Time: after all Sunday Masses
Take this opportunity to visit all our ministries here at St. Thomas. A representative
from each ministry is available to answer
questions or explain what their group does
for the parish. Please take the time to visit
each ministry and consider joining one that
fits your talents. We always welcome and
need new members!
All parishioners and visitors are welcome!
Join us in the back hall for
complimentary coffee and doughnuts
& community fellowship.
An Excerpt From:
Reflections on the Pope’s Visit
Anyone who has eyes to see, ears to hear, a
mind to think and a heart to love has been
touched by his example. The very least as well
as the most gifted belong to God’s all inclusive
love for us. He was attentive to give a blessing
to every disabled person that he noticed. He
came for the World Meeting of Families and
emphasized the importance of the roles of marriage and family as part of God’s magnificent
Plan for His Creation. Faith, Hope and Love is
the true reality of God’s love for us. - Fr. Bill
~
Prayer for Pope Francis
Jorge Mario Bergogli
Elected Pope on March 13, 2013
Lord God, with great joy
we give thanks for your faithful servant,
Pope Francis.
Bless our Holy Father with wisdom, zeal and
The gift of governance
as he guides your Church in peace and unity.
May his humility, simplicity and love
inspire your people to share the
Good News of Jesus Christ
as a light for the poor, the marginalized
and all the world.
Amen.
(Our Sunday Visitor)
Quote from Pope Francis:
“We do not serve ideas, we serve people.”
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Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Classes
Bulletin Announcement:
Annulment Workshop
On October 28th, at 7:00pm., the priests of our
deanery will attend a workshop on the Annulment
Process.
Mass of Healing for Cancer
The Diocese of Camden’s Home and Parish Healthcare
Services invites those undergoing treatment for cancer
and the survivors of cancer, along with their families and
caregivers, to join Bishop Dennis Sullivan as he celebrates a Mass of Healing and Thanksgiving. During the
Mass, the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be administered to those in need. The Mass will be held on
Tuesday, October 13th, at 7:00pm., at the Church of
the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Rd. Sewell. A reception
will take place at the parish center after Mass. Please
RSVP. by Thursday, October 8th, to:
karen.fisher@camdendiocese.org or call 856-583-6123.
‘A Terrible Beauty’
To begin commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the
start of the Irish successful struggle for independence
from Britain, the Irish American Cultural Society of South
New Jersey is sponsoring a film, ‘A Terrible Beauty,’
scheduled for Tuesday, October 13. Showing of the 90minute film will take place in the Parish Hall of Our Lady
of Sorrows Church, on Wabash Avenue, north of
Poplar Avenue, Linwood, beginning promptly at 7:30
p.m. The event is free and open to the public and the
film’s producers will be available after for questions. For
additional information call 609 927-1234.
Volunteers who have contact with students MUST
attend a CAP session.
The following sessions are:
CAP Phase 1
Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 7:00pm, Sacred Heart
Church Hall; Landis Avenue & Myrtle St.; Vineland
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 7:00pm, St. Mary Church
(Parish Hall) 2001 Springdale Road; Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 7:00pm, Our Lady of Sorrows, Parish Hall (Poplar & Wabash Ave); Linwood, NJ
08221
CAP Phase 2 – Bullying Prevention Program
Wednesday, October 14, 2015, 7:00pm Our Lady of
Peace (Marion Hall) Williamstown, NJ
CAP Phase 3 – Cyber Empowerment
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 7:00pm, St. Vincent de
Paul School; 5809 E. Main St. Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(Auditorium)
Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 7:00pm, Infant Jesus Parish;
334 Beech Avenue; Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP REGISTRATION LINE with the Office of Child and Youth Protection at (856)583-6165. Please leave your name and
the Session Date you are attending; you will not receive a
call back. Please register at least five days before the
session you would like to attend.The CAP schedule,
location, phone numbers and directions may be found
on the diocesan website www.camdendiocese.org/cyp.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL
THE LOCATION DIRECTLY.
Visit Our New & Improved
“Little Catholic Gift Shop!”
Located in St. Philip Hall
Cards for Special Occasions, Baptism and Wedding
gifts, Rosary Beads, Statues, Military Medals, Saints
Medals, Bibles, Children Books, and much more!
St. Thomas Mass Cards are also available.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
New Parishioner Registration / Address Change Form:
(Please drop this form in the collection basket. The Parish Office will contact you for further information.)
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address Change ___ New Parishioner ___
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