April 17, 2016

LASER-COM COVER SHEET
CHURCH NAME:
St. Thomas the Apostle
Riverside
BULLETIN #:
513571
PHONE #:
951-689-1131 ext. 225
CONTACT PERSON: Virginia Espinoza
COMMENTS: Sorry! Revised found errors
Virginia Espinoza
CatholicChurch
3774JacksonStreet•Riverside,CA92503-4359
Phone:(951)689-1131•FAX:(951)354-7402•www.st-thomas-riverside.com
Pastor
Fr. Frank T. Dicristina
Deacon Couples
Deacon Paul and Elsie Ann Myers
Deacon Mike and Pat Cruz
Parish Office Hours
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2016
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
(951) 689-1131 • sttoffice@yahoo.com
Facebook.com/stthomasriversideCA
Arcelia Maldonado-López
Office Manager / Wedding Coordinator…………….Ext. 239
Virginia Espinoza
Secretary……………………………………………....…….Ext. 225
Maria Cordeiro
Receptionist………………………………….……………..Ext. 221
Carolyn Ulrich
Liturgist …………………………...……………...………..Ext. 229
Valerie Doran
Funeral Coordinator…..…………………...…………….Ext. 224
Maureen Schultz
Bookkeeper and Facilities…...……...…………………..Ext. 236
Gary Owens
Music Director
Catechesis Staff
Brenda Diaz
Director of Catechesis…………………………….……..Ext. 232
Martha Gutierrez
Child Catechesis…………………………….…………….Ext. 235
Dana Robles
Teen Catechesis………………………………..………….Ext. 240
Marisol Aceves
Spanish Ministry & Catechesis Coordinator……..…Ext. 227
Youth Ministry Office...……………………..…………...Ext. 240
St. Thomas the Apostle School
9136 Magnolia Avenue
(951) 689-1981 • www.stasriverside.com
Facebook.com /stthomastheapostleschool
Cathy Thompson
Principal
Martha Ochoa
Secretary
“I have made you a light to the Gentiles, that you may be
an instrument of salvation to the ends of the earth.”
— Acts 13:47b
Vigil:
Sunday:
Weekday:
Devotion:
Adoration:
Schedule of Masses
5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Spanish
7, 9, 11 a.m., 5 p.m.
8 a.m. Mon., Tues., Wed., 8 a.m. Communion Service: Thurs. and Fri.
Novena to St. Anthony, Tuesday after Mass
3rd Friday of each month in the children’s worship room in the Church
8:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation– Confession
English on 1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Church.
Spanish on 2nd Saturday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the KDC Ministry Center
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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Cuarto Domingo de Pascua
WelcomeBishopGeraldR.Barnes!!!
This weekend we welcome our bishop to our parish. A visitation from him is a very
special event in the life of our community. He is our connection to the church universal throughout our
world, with our beloved Pope Francis, and all the parishes in the Diocese of San Bernardino. It is
important for us to remember that we are part of a church that spans the globe and has over a billion
members. When we participate in the celebration of the Eucharist we connect with all of them through
our Risen Lord but most especially when we celebrate with our Bishop presiding.
Besides being the one who connects us with all the Catholics throughout our diocese and world he also
is the bridge between the church today and the church of the past. The of ice and role of bishop goes
back to the beginning of the church. They are seen as the successors of the Apostles in their leadership
and guidance of the Church. Bishop Barnes is the Chief Priest of the diocese and all priests serving in
the diocese look to him for leadership. He must give each of us serving the community the canonical
right to act as a priest on his behalf in the diocese. This is called being granted the faculties to celebrate
the sacraments and act as Pastors or Administrators of any parish. Deacons also look to the Bishop for
their faculties to serve the community they are assigned to and to celebrate the sacraments and other
liturgical celebrations they are able to be presider.
Bishop Barnes is here to witness the workings of our parish as a place of catechesis, education,
outreach to those in need, a community that worship together, and a place where all are welcome and
all are cared for. He is here to listen to all and to grasp the depth of our commitment to the Lord and
the care of His people. I know that he will ind a welcome here and he will be open to all. We are a very
gifted community with many talents and abilities that are shared with our parish and local civil
community. St. Thomas is a great parish to be part of. We do our best to serve the local people of God.
We must be open to the guidance that Bishop Barnes will give us, because we are not perfect.
IhopemanypeoplewillcometoourTownHallMeetingtodayat2:30p.m.intheparishhall.
Fr. Frank- Pastor
Knights of Columbus
Donuts and Coffee hospitality TODAY,
come by and see us
after the 7, & 9, Masses
Download a QR Code
Reader on your
Smartphone and check out
our Website!
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April 17, 2016
Mass Intentions
Saturday-Sabado
April 16th
5:00 p.m.
Ints. Gloria Stevens
6:30 p.m. (Spanish)
† Alan Hickok
Sunday-Domingo
April 17th
7:00 a.m.
Ints. Revelos Family
9:00 a.m.
† Julie Archibald
11:00 a.m.
† Melvin W. Ulrich
5:00 p.m.
† Nelson DeRoin
Monday-Lunes
April 18th
8:00 a.m.
†Luis Avila Cervantes
Tuesday-Martes
April 19th
8:00 a.m.
† Luis Avila Cervantes
Wednesday-Miercoles
April 20th
8:00 a.m.
† Luis Avila Cervantes
Thursday-Jueves
April 21st
8:00 a.m.
† Luis Avila Cervantes
Friday-Viernes
April 22nd
8:00 a.m.
† Luis Avila Cervantes
Saturday-Sabado
April 23rd
5:00 p.m.
† Frances Fonseca
6:30 p.m. (Spanish)
† Lupe Macias
Sunday-Domingo
April 24th
7:00 a.m.
† Manuel Ballesteros & Sons
9:00 a.m.
† Albert Stangl
11:00 a.m.
† Baby Ruben Luis Aguirre IV
& † Ruben Aguirre II
5:00 p.m.
† Linda Sarno
1 Cross + 3 Nails =
4ever
Sanctuary Candle
† Miguel Cardoza
Blessed Virgin
† Loretta Dufour
Ints. Angela Lopez Burns
St. Joseph
Today’s Readings
First Reading - The Jews angrily reject Paul and
Barnabas’ preaching. They then turn their energies to
the Gentiles (Acts 13:14, 43-52).
Psalm - We are his people, the sheep of his flock
(Psalm 100).
Second Reading - John envisions a great white-robed
multitude standing before the throne and before the
Lamb. (Revelation 7:9, 14b-17).
Gospel - My sheep hear my voice; they follow me. I
give them eternal life (John 10:27-30).
Reading for the week
Lecturas de la Semana
Monday
Lunes
Acts/Hch 11:1-18; Ps/Sal 42:2-3; 43:3,
4; Jn 10:11-18
Tuesday
Martes
Acts/Hch 11:19-26; Ps/Sal 87:1b-7; Jn
10:22-30
Wednesday Acts/Hch 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps/Sal 67:23, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50
Miércoles
Thursday
Jueves
Acts/Hch 13:13-25; Ps/Sal 89:2-3, 2122, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20
Friday
Viernes
Acts/Hch 13:26-33; Ps/Sal 2:6-11ab;
Jn 14:1-6
Saturday
Sábado
Acts/Hch 13:44-52; Ps/Sal 98:1-4;
Jn 14:7-14
Sunday
Domingo
Acts/Hch 14:21-27; Ps/Sal 145:8-13;
Rv/Ap 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Prayers of the Faithful
Prayers for the sick
We pray for Cathy Thompson, Deacon Paul,
Deacon Mike, Frank Varga, Lou Ulrich,
George Austria and Fred Roybal.
May they feel the healing power of prayer.
Amen
Prayers for the Deceased
We pray for all the faithful departed, especially
Manuel Giron and Bobby Schultz.
May the souls of all the faithfully
departed rest in peace. Amen
† Manuel Giron
Ints. Jeff Burns
All things are possible with the power of prayer...
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April 17, 2016
Upcoming Parish Events
Ministry and Community News
WELCOME
Bishop Gerald R. Barnes!
to our parish for his
Episcopal Visitation
NotreDameHighSchool
registrationisnowopenforthe
2016-2017schoolyear!
Parents can go to: ww.notredameriverside.org to
complete the online application and registration process. For any questions, please contact Ashley Vallin,
Director of Admissions, at 951-275-5869 or
avallin@ndhsriverside.com.
Please join us for our
Town Hall Meeting
Today Sunday, April 17th
2:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
REMINDER:
Mandatory Ministry Leaders Meeting for All
Monday, April 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall.
Attendance is required for all Ministry Leaders, in
order to participate in the upcoming Ministry Fair in
May, regardless of attendance at the first two meetings. Fr. Frank
SavetheDate:
Weekendof
May21st&22nd
Ministry for the Homeless
Next meeting will be
Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m.
in the Katharine Drexel Ministry Center, Rm. 4
Please come join us and make a
difference in someone's life.
Ministry meets twice a month.
Please bring hook M, scissors,
and plastic grocery bags.
After all Masses
TogetherWeAre
God’sTeam!
Family Movie Night
Bring a Blanket or Lawn Chair and
Join us Friday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. on the field for a family movie night!
Concessions made available by the Youth Ministry
In 2003, high-school football coach Bob Ladouceur (Jim Caviezel)
and his De La Salle Spartans have just completed an incredible 151
consecutive victories and 12-straight state championships. While the
team's seniors receive offers from colleges all over the country, the
advancing juniors look forward to making their mark.
However, beloved "Coach Lad" has a brush with calamity, while the
Spartans face their most-challenging, most- unpredictable season yet.
Rated: PG
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Care and Share
We can't always control the events of
our lives but we can always control our
attitudes toward those events. Care and
Share is a new group where you can
share these events to caring people.
Interested?? Call Valerie Doran at the
parish office 689-1131 ext. 224.
Welcome Home!
Do you know a Catholic that has been
away from the church for some time?
Are you not Catholic but regularly attending Mass with a spouse, friend or relative?
Do you have questions about becoming Catholic or
completing your sacraments?
We will be having a “Coming Home” meeting on May 4th
at 7 p.m. in the Katharine Drexel Ministry Center, Rm. 2.
St. Thomas School Fundraiser
The Old Spaghetti Factory
“Let’s Eat Out”
3191 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
Tuesday, April 26th
11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Bring this Coupon and St. Thomas School
will receive 15% of the proceeds.
This a great and delicious way to help support
St. Thomas the Apostle School!
The Children of St. Thomas thank you!
Please join us for a fundraiser to support
St. Thomas the Apostle School.
70’s Disco Inferno
Seniors’ Pot-Luck Luncheon
Dinner, Dancing,
and Silent Auction
Wednesday, April 20th
11:30 a.m. in the hall.
Friday, April 22nd
in the Parish Hall.
All Seniors 55+ are invited.
Main Dish: Chicken
Please bring a side dish to share with 8 people.
Remember to stay for all the fun! Have questions?
Lorraine Cardin at 687-3619.
MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA
Begins on Saturday, May 7th,
and ends on Wednesday, May 11th
(9 consecutive Masses)
If you wish to enroll a loved one in
our Mother’s Day Novena, be sure to
do it now. Cards and donation envelopes are located in the vestibule of
the church.
St. Thomas School Update
2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT
We are now scheduling our kindergarten screening for
next year. If your child is in our TK program this year
screening is not required. Because our kindergarten is an
academic program we give a developmental screening to
be sure the children are ready for kindergarten. Please
call the St. Thomas School Office at 951-689-1981 to
arrange a time for this screening.
Dig out your white polyester suit, bellbottom
jeans, platform shoes and other funky threads
Hustle on down to Club STA
for what promises to be a dy-no-mite time!
Costumes not mandatory,
but strongly encouraged
Tickets On Sale Now!
$40 General Admission
$30 Attendee 60 years or older
$15 Cover Charge at the door after 7:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased in the
School Office and Parish Office
The Groovy Menu:
Garlic-Lemon Chicken Entrée, Salad,
Vegetables, a psychedelic Baked Potato Bar,
and assorted Desserts
(Beer and Wine purchased separate.)
Doors open
Silent Auction
Beer and Wine
Dinner
Dancing
5:00
5:00
5:30
5:30
7:00
p.m.
p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
p.m.
p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Any questions please contact Martha at
St. Thomas School at 689-1981.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
Faith Formation
Youth Ministry News
What'sNextforYouthMinistry?
VBS
2016
Sat. May 6 - Family Movie Night - Concession Stand
in the Ball Field at 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible School
Psalms 23:1
Mon.-Fri. July 11-15 - Vacation Bible School
Sat. July 23 - Luau for all Middle and High Schoolers
in the Bosco House
GetInvolved!BeapartoftheLeadershipTeam!
Save the Date:
Monday, July 11th - Friday, July 15th
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION:
Early registration: Sunday, May 1st at 12:30 p.m. in the
Parish Hall $40 per camper TK–5th grade. After May 1st,
you can pick-up a registration form at the parish office.
Space is limited to 100 campers.
The VBS team would love for you to be part of the
Barnyard Roundup 2016!
Volunteers:
You make it happen!!
Be part of our team!
Confirmation 2- Upcoming Events
Confirmadi & Sponsor Gathering
Sunday, April 24th
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Confirmation
Sunday, June 5th
2:00 p.m. with Bishop Barnes
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
We are always in need of volunteers. Adults 18 and over
and Pre-Teens / Teens 6th grade through High School.
This is a wonderful way for High School Students to earn
service hours. If you are interested please contact Dana
Robles at 689-1131 ext. 240.
Sponsors
Every year, through the generosity of St. Thomas parishioners, we are able to provide a family in need with VBS
scholarships. If you are interested in donating towards a
scholarship please contact the Program
Director Martha Gutierrez at: 689-1131
ext. 235. sttmguiterrez@yahoo.com
Faith Formation
2016/17
registration will
open on
Monday, May 9, 2016
We are accepting registrations at all levels K-12. This includes preparation for
First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Registration forms will be available in the church vestibule and the parish office.
For more information please contact the Faith Formation Office. 951-689-1131
Martha Gutierrez ext. 235 sttmgutierrez@yahoo.com °
Dana Robles ext. 240 sttdrobles@yahoo.com