DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY: Mary Jane Kelso, kelso.music@stthomasbrigantine.org

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Deacon Len Long & Deb Widmann

OFFICE MANAGER: Jane Staunton j.staunton@stabrig.org

BULLETIN & WEBSITE EDITOR: Barb Cawley bulletin@stabrig.org Phone Ext. 102 DEADLINE- Monday 10:00AM

ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Galloway, 609-652-7134 www.arcs.org Principal: Joan Dollinger

Saint Thomas

the Apostle Church “Lord, You have come to the Seashore….”

331 8th Street So.

Brigantine, NJ 08203

September 6, 2020 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

PASTOR: Fr. Edward Maher

PAROCHIAL VICAR:

Fr. Krzysztof Wtorek

PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Len Long

PARISH OFFICE HOURS:

Mon. - Thurs.: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 1:00pm

609-266-2123, ext. 3 office@stabrig.org

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St. Thomas Church Brigantine

Bless all our teachers and

students as they begin

the new school year!

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKENDS

SAT: 4:00PM

SUN: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM

(9:30 livestreamed)

WEEKDAYS

MON. - SAT.: 8:30AM

CONFESSION

Saturday: 3PM

or by appointment

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WELCOME TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH

To Schedule Baptisms & Weddings Please call the Parish Office.

Religious Education Information will be updated as it becomes available.

Care of the Sick The Parish Office may be called any time for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. A Priest or Eucharistic Minister will administer the Eucharist to those who are homebound, Our local hospitals also have a catholic priest available.

Altar Flowers

This is a nice way to remember your loved ones. The donation is $50. Contact the Parish Office.

St. Dismas Ministry “Helping People Anonymously”

This ministry is available to anyone in Brigantine who feels overwhelmed by financial burdens and needs a helping hand. If you are in need of assistance, an application from the Parish Office must be completed first. The application is anonymous and if approved, short-term help will be provided. Please call the Parish Office for more information.

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Mass Intentions

23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Saturday

8:30AM 4:00PM

September 5

Jimmy Worthington by Worthington Family Thomas P. & Catherine Kelly by Joe & Eileen Kelly

Sunday

7:00AM

8:000AM

9:30AM 11:00AM 5:30PM

September 6

Don Marrandino, Sr. by Gail & Mike Gallagher William J. O’Hara by Browne Family Dorothy M. Clark by Richard & Gerry Marie Pruchnicki by Bordonaro Family Thomas Milhous by Joseph & Joanna Guglielmo Jeff Malone by Pat Turzanski Maria Culmone by Maria & Children Patricia Porter by the Gladue Family James & Grace Sullivan by Jane & John Gibbons

Monday

8:30AM

September 7 (Labor Day)

Don Marrandino, Sr. by Dolores Bauer

Tuesday

8:30AM

September 8

Archbishop Dominic Jala & Fr. Mathew by Mike & Gail Gallagher

Wednesday

8:30AM

September 9

Ryan Masterson by Famiy

Thursday

8:30AM

September 10

Don Marrandino, Sr. by Bill DiTeodoro

Friday

8:30AM

September 11

Michael Trendler, Jr. by Fran

Saturday

8:30AM 4:00PM

September 12

Orson Gallup by Anna Grove Mary Battaglino by Anthony & Gail Squiccimarri Bill Haeser by wife Laurel

Sunday

8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM

September 13

Joyce SantaMaria by Mr. & Mrs. Paul LaVigna Don Marrandino, Sr. by Mogan Famiily Jack Fleck by Joe & Eileen Kelly Stella & Joseph Yurkanin by Daughters Helen Kelso by Joe & MJ Kelso Jimmy Zoll by Lynda Sutton

In Memory of :

Abbott Francis Kline

by

Vanetta

Rosary for Peace The Rosary for Peace will be taking place on Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the church parking lot. Please bring your own chair.

Congratulations to Our Parishioners Celebrating September Anniversaries.

Our prayers and best wishes go with you as you

continue to live your vows.

Anthony & Gail Squiccimarri - 61 Years

Trish & Jim Levins - 59 Years

Diana & Peter Certo - 58 Years

Albert & Josephine Staffieri - 56 Years

Nick & Barbara Calcese - 55 Years

Cathy & Frank Sucharski - 48 Years

Peter & Christine Staffieri - 13 Years

If you would like your anniversary published, please

send an email to bulletin@stabrig.org with your name

and number of years.

Sept. 8: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Nine months prior, we celebrated the Solemnity of the

Immaculate Conception, acknowledging our belief in Mary as

conceived without sin. Most saints on the liturgical calendar

are memorialized on their date of death. Mary is

remembered on many days throughout the calendar,

however, along with Jesus and John the Baptist, she is one

of the few whose birth is celebrated. Let us hope for new

birth where it is needed in this world, and then rejoice in it

when it is found.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Sally Alaburda Alice Holl Philomena Arena Charles Hollowell Maryann Atack Lynne Illingworth Mary Capone Jack Imfeld James Cappiello Cheryl Kenney Julia Caputo Beth LaSerre Louis Cassano Patricia Lee Derek Caster Anthony Manceri Louis Constantino David McCloskey Jim Covert Juliette McNamee (baby) James Daly Susan Ruth Montemarano Patricia Daniels George Munger Domenic Delia Harry Nugent Joan DiBona Caleb O’Brien (baby) Adele Dwyer Francesca Orlando Helen Ebling Tom Park David Emmons Ellen Plum Pat Foidl Kim Price Dolly Frederico Donna Rogers Robert Gentile Mary Anne Rosella Cindy Goetz Chris Smith MacLan Golden (baby) Leonard Thress Jodi Haiduc Michael Thress George Hak Joseph Vassallluzzo

Ministry Schedule September 12th & 13th

Mass Lector Eucharistic Minister

SAT. 4:00PM J. Levins B. Fusco, D. Szwak, J. Kozub

SUN. 8:00AM L. Camerota M. & G. Gallagher, K. Mogan

SUN. 9:30AM P. Mohnack M. & M. Brindisi, J. Staffieri

SUN. 11:00AM J. Murray K. & J. Murray, L. Flanagan

If you cannot attend, PLEASE find a replacement.

Thank you!

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most

Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I

desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at

this moment receive You sacramentally, come at

least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You

were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You.

Amen.

Please Remember All The Military in Your Prayers

2nd Lt. Robert Glanville, USMC Sgt. Taylor DeMers, Maj. Jeffrey Moon, USAF, Lt. Connor F. Burbridge, US Army Capt. Matt Valnoski, US Army, Cpl. Ronald DeWaal, USMC, Cpl. Tristen T. Barry, USMC Sgt. Matt Krimm, US Army

On line giving is simple, secure and convenient.

Log on to St. Thomas the Apostle website:

www.stthomasbrigantine.org and click on the Parish

Giving logo. Follow the easy registration instructions.

August 29th & 30th Sunday Collection

“You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the

house of Israel…” Ezekiel 33:7

Stewardship is a way of life based on the Gospel.

As disciples, we are called to be faithful stewards of

our time, talent and treasure. Thank you for your

continued generosity and participation in our parish.

Current Year Last Year

Offertory $7,222.00 $ 9,227.00

School $1,012.00 $ 1,202.00

E-Giving $1,598.00 $ 1,226.00

$9,832.00 $11,655.00

A Prayer for Our Students

Dear God, Thank you for the gift of

education in every form. As our chil-

dren prepare to start a new year, may

confidence be their foundation, may

grace be their guide and may hope be

their compass toward a bright future.

We pray they would have eyes to see

the needs of those around them and a

heart to love well. May they face each

day with positivity knowing that no

matter what comes their way, they

don’t have to face it alone.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Collection of Snacks & Cereal True Spirit Coalition

We are collecting snacks for our Brigantine Seniors and Children. If you can, donations of the following items would be appreciated. All items must be new.

***Suggested Items***

Cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, small packs of pretzel sticks, small packs of Kleenex, small bags of goldfish and chips. Also, large boxes of cereal.

Donations can be placed in the food bank boxes located in the Main Entrance foyer of St. Thomas Church. We will make sure your donations are delivered to the True Spirit Coalition each week. For more information, please call Eileen Robbins at 609-948-5098.

2020 House of Charity

Bishop’s Annual

Appeal

2020 Goal: $101,264.00

Collected to Date:

$76,010.00

Coming Soon!

only $20. each and 90 chances to win!

Stay tuned for more details. All proceeds benefit St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

2020 Pontificial Good Friday Collection

will be taken up next weekend, Sept. 12 & 13

This collection is usually taken up on Good Friday but

due to the COVID situation, it was not. Pope Francis

has requested that it be taken up next week.

We thank you for your anticipated generosity.

What’s Happening with Catholic Strong?!

As of June 2020, our parish has received $157,794.00 from the Catholic Strong Campaign (we receive 70% of pledges collected). Some of the areas where we have used these funds thus far, are: the installation of a video surveillance security system in the church & rectory, sound system upgrades in the church & hall, several technology improvements: hall projector upgrades, WIFI added to the church building and live streaming equipment and programing installed. The Catholic Strong funds were also used to support “The Joy of the Gospel” Convocation, as well as the implementation of our new and famous Senior Ministry called 4ever Young! The mission of 4ever Young Senior Ministry is to encourage new friendships among seniors while enjoying a complimentary meal and listening to speakers or entertainment. After the pandemic, we look forward to getting everyone back together again!

Finally, I just want to say thank you again for your continued support. Your donations have helped us build up our parish community and our facility. Pledge payments will continue to be accepted through 2024.

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DO YOU NEED HELP?

OR

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE

WHO CAN USE SOME HELP?

“We don’t heal in isolation, but in community.”

Please call Eileen Robbins at 609-948-5098, who

will, in a “confidential manner”, help connect you

with resources available through the St. Dismas

Ministry, Vitality Healthcare Services and the True

Spirit Coalition.

TOM PARK K OF C YARD SALE

This is a friendly reminder that Tom Park KoC store

located at 601 Bayshore Ave. is open every

Saturday from 8:00am - 1:00pm. Donations of all

small items may be dropped off at the store (costume

jewelry, kitchen appliances, décor, etc.) For larger

donations (furniture or appliances) please contact the

Parish Office at 609-266-2123 and leave your name

and phone number and a member of the Knights will

contact you.

Street Dedication to Tom Park

The City of Brigantine dedicated a street in the area of

6th St. S. & Bayshore Ave. to Tom Park. The street

has been renamed to Tom Park Pl. in honor of Tom’s

service to the Knights of Columbus and to the

Brigantine Community. Below, Fr. Ed Maher of

St. Thomas Parish gives a blessing at the dedication.

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