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Whatever your status in the Church, whatever your family/marital situation, whatever your religious affilia-
tion, whatever your personal history, age, background, race or color, sexual orientation, you are invited, wel-
comed, accepted, loved and respected here in the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas the Apostle!
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish & School
Third Sunday of Easter
Pastor
Rev. Jerome A. Johnson
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Msgr. John B. Szymanski, P.A.
Parochial Vicars
Rev. Frank W. Fellrath
Rev. Gerardo B. Paderon
April 15, 2018
PEACE & WELCOME!
Celebration of Mass
Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:30PM Weekday: (Pastoral Center Chapel)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30AM & Monday - Friday: 8:15AM & 7:00PM*
12:00 Noon Saturday: 8:15AM
*Mondays: Celebrated in church with Miraculous Medal Novena
Parish Office: Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732-251-4946
Deacons
Robert Bonfante, Sr.
Patrick W. Hearty
Joseph C. Tobin
Scott D. Titmas, Sr.
School Principal
Ms. Joanne Kowit
PREP Director
Ms. Debbie Yesis
Director Sacred Music/Liturgy
Mr. Justin Connors
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
“To make disciples, as we
know, love and serve God
and one another.”
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SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
Third Sunday of Easter April 15, 2018
SATURDAY APRIL 14
8:15am + Tecla Lucciola r/o Family VIGIL
4:00pm + Brenden Allen Luke r/o Bill & Madeline Luke 5:30pm + Jane Brown r/o Eileen Nasto SUNDAY APRIL 15 - Third Sunday of Easter
7:30am For Parishioners, Living & Deceased 9:00am + Rita Mooney r/o Tony & Marissa Tudtud & Family 10:30am + Doreen Welton-Dupont r/o Cousin, Cheryl Koster & Family 12:00pm + Nancy C. Supko r/o Family MONDAY APRIL 16
8:15am + Denise Shanley r/o Wayne & Laurie MIller
7:00pm** + Margaret Faber r/o Steve and Peggy Pauls TUESDAY APRIL 17 8:15am + Dorothy Laconis r/o Kathy Salmon 7:00pm + Leonila ALquiros r/o Arriola Family
WEDNESDAY APRIL 18
8:15am + Walter Rozyckie r/o Julie Sieberg 7:00pm + Julia Tadeusiak r/o Joan Taibe THURSDAY APRIL 19 8:15am + Ann O’Dea r/o The McCarthy Family 7:00pm + Margaret Faber r/o Karen & Joe Ungrady FRIDAY APRIL 20
8:15am + Mary Kate, Michael Fitzgerald & Family r/o Veronica Nolan 7:00pm + Mildred Grabowski r/o Maureen & John Nigro SATURDAY APRIL 21
8:15am + Claire & Steve Hambas r/o Shirley Regan VIGIL
4:00pm + Msgr. Richard Behl r/o Joseph/Jen Pasqua & Family 5:30pm + Gregorio & Olga Favis r/o Glenda Tavano & Family SUNDAY APRIL 22 - Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:30am For Parishioners, Living & Deceased
9:00am + Jeffrey Molomolo r/o Joel & Gina Belen 10:30am + Dorothy Faraca r/o Karen & Pat Tortorici 12:00pm + Virginia Dudkin r/o Corinne Martin ** Mass in the chapel due to Confirmation Rehearsal
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES . . .
◊ Sanctuary Candle/Mary Candle, (lit for one week in church/chapel, available during daytime in Pastoral Center).
◊ Memorials of Honor …. Gifts of $25+ entered in Journal (courtyard lobby). Envelopes: Pastoral Center.
Welcome to the Parish Family of St. Thomas! If you are new to the community, Welcome! We are grate-
ful to the Lord for your presence with us and look forward
to including you in all areas of parish life. Please take a
moment to stop by the Parish Office and register with us
and after Mass please introduce yourself to Fr. Jay, Fr.
Frank or Fr. Gerry. Registering and using your envelopes
makes it easier for us to provide documentation, such as a
certificate for sponsoring a child for Baptism or Confirma-
tion or to arrange for a wedding. So please register... and
Welcome!
Parish Office
One St. Thomas Plaza
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Tel: 732.251.4000 Fax: 732.251.4946
School Tel: 732.251.4812
PREP Tel: 732.251.1660
Hours (Lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm):
Monday and Friday: 9:00am—4:00pm
Tues./Wed./Thurs: 9:00am-8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am—1:30pm
Contact Information:
Website: www.saintthomasob.com
www.facebook.com/pages/St- Thomas-the-Apostle-
Church-Old-Bridge-NJ
Parish Office Staff
Business Administrator: Mr. Michael Luczkow
Parish Secretary: Ms. Kristine Yuhas
Reception/Bingo Coordinator: Ms. Michelle Loney
Bulletin Editor: Ms. Justine Durstewitz
Sacramental Information BAPTISMS: (1:30pm, most Sundays) The Church calls GOD-PARENTS, to be practicing Catholics, examples of Christ-centered living today. All Godparents should submit Sponsor letters from their Parish ASAP—but no later than three weeks before the scheduled Baptism. PARENTS must attend a Baptis-mal Preparation Session. (Registration is required.) MARRIAGES: Arrangements must be made at least one year in advance—before
any social plans. Either the bride or groom must be a registered
member of our parish. Once a marriage questionnaire (available in
Pastoral Center) is completed/returned, a Parish Priest or Deacon
will then contact the couple.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: In case of dangerous illness or accident, phone the Pastoral Center. A
communal celebration of the Sacrament is held twice a year, in
Spring and Fall.
PENANCE: Individual Confessions most Saturdays, 12:30pm and
immediately following 5:30pm Mass. Communal Penance during
Lent/Advent with visiting clergy.
HOMEBOUND PARISHIONERS: Parishioners desiring the
Sacraments, please contact Pastoral Center.
This Week in Memory of…
Bernard Good
r/o Dorothy & Barry DeFeo
Mary Candle in Church
This Weekend the Altar Bread & Wine
are offered in Memory of…
St. Francis Xavier
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APRIL 15, 2018
ST. THOMAS FOOD PANTRY
Our pantry helps many individuals and families with emergency food and supplies. Your non-
perishable donations are greatly appreciated! Be
sure they are fresh and do not carry expired dates. Thank
you for your generosity!
Adoration: Wednesdays:
following 8:15am Mass until Noon (Chapel).
Parish Support Here at STA we encourage you to be Christian Stewards, using everything God has given us—time, talent, treasure—to serve Him gratefully. (See Page 2 regarding envelopes.) Last weekend’s collection: $14,141 (‘17: $14,998)
Easter II: $ 10,034
Poor: $889
Online Giving (February): $4,492 Online Giving! Visit our website to get started:
www.saintthomasob.com
“Online giving—it’s so easy!” Shirley.
DECEASED LOVED ONES
Roberta Grudzinski, Arminda Sousa, Eileen Bordt,
Leonard Gatti, Bertrand Pagan, Leonida Angeles
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
• Confirmation: Rehearsal is tomorrow,
Monday, April 16, 6:30pm in church.
Sponsor or parent must attend with candi-
date. • Confirmation: will be celebrated on Wednesday,
April 18, 7:00pm in church.
• First Communion: All those students (both PREP and St. Thomas School) who are receiving First Commun-ion must attend a retreat on Wednesday, April 25, 6:30pm in church. Presenter: Colleen Kelly Rayner. One parent is to attend with their child. Attendance is mandatory.
• First Holy Communion: will be celebrated on Satur-
day, April 28, 10am and Saturday, May 5, 10am. Questions? PREP Office: 732.251.1660.
Have you considered using Online Giving? It’s a secure and easy way to give and make other contributions. Questions? The Parish Office will be happy to assist you! 732.251.4000. Visit our
website to get started! www.saintthomasob.com
BISHOP BARRON’S PIVOTAL
PLAYERS BOOK STUDY
Pivotal Players next session: Tuesday, April 17. The session will be held in the Parish Room at
7:00pm. Info: Sue: [email protected].
CALENDAR RAFFLE ON SALE ! Raffle tickets available after Mass or at the Pastoral Center includes May/June/July. The calendar is $10 (for 3-months) with daily drawings! Deadline April 30. The proceeds from the sale of the calendars will help defray church operating expenses. Thank you for your support!
ROME & UMBRIA, ITALY
with FR. JAY
October 22-30, 2018
Visit two millennia of architecture, art and culture in Rome and Umbria (“the green heart of Italy”). Enjoy this trip for 9 days/7 nights. Cost: $3,099. Info: Jet Vacations 1-855-JET-0999 or
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND
...at the 12pm Mass. We are happy to offer childcare to families with children (6 months to 4 yrs.) during the 12pm Sunday Mass. The room will be staffed by a first aid/CPR trained individual. Space is limited to 10 children. Inter-ested? Phone 732.675.0864.
UPDATE: BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
Thank you! Pledges totaling $90,734 & payments totaling $77,119 represents 106.7% of our $85,000 goal!
ONLINE PREP REGISTRATION
...begins on Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 18.
Please use website to register: www.saintthomasob.com.
Questions? Phone PREP office: 732.251.1660.
MANY THANKS…
...to all those volunteers that helped with our Fair/Expo this past weekend (See pictures - Page 5). It was a huge success! Also, thank you to our Pastoral Council for organizing, prepar-
ing and executing the Expo. Thank you to the Family Life Committee for the popcorn and refreshments!! We couldn’t have done it without all of you! We hope that you were able to walk around and meet new people and even perhaps volunteer for a group that inter-
ests you. May God bless you. Father Jay Johnson, Pastor
HOLY HOUR OF PRAYER
April 22 • 3pm
For Good Shepherd Sunday & Prayer of Vocations St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, 146 Metlars Lane, Pis-cataway. Fellowship & refreshments following the Holy Hour. Info: 732.562.1990.
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BLANKET MINISTRY
Do you enjoy crocheting or knitting? Do you want to comfort the ill? Phone: Kathy (732-238-
7187). Anyone in need of a prayer blanket contact the Pas-toral Center (732-251-4000).
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION
All parents must participate in a Baptismal Prepa-ration Program (if possible before the birth of your child). Sessions are held monthly in the Par-
ish Room. Next session: Tuesday, April 24, 7:30pm. Reg-istration required. Remember, the Sacrament of Baptism
is a sacred event regulated by Church (Canon) law. Do not
plan any activity until dates are confirmed. Questions? 732.251.4000.
Educating Minds and Hearts!
*Interactive Whiteboards (Pre-k-8) *Kindles *iPads
*Digital Technology *Block Schedules *Learning Centers
*Science Lab * Wonders Reading * Go Math
*Scientific Learning: Fast for Word
*Sports *Dramatic Arts *Art Club * Google Classroom
*IXL Learning * Music *Art
FREE ACCESS TO FORMED… FORMED is an exciting on-line based web program de-signed to help adults grow in their faith at all levels— how we think, how we pray and how we live. Access is FREE to all Parishioners and their families, anywhere, anytime on computers/tablets/smartphones. Register free at http://formed.org Parish Code: MDXZXQ.
YOUNG ADULT GROUP (20’s-30’s) Join our Young Adult group on the third Sunday of the month to meet new friends, forge relationships and stay connected to the Church! Our next gathering: Today! 6:30pm, Parish Room.
Info: John, [email protected].
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish School Pre-K - 8th Grade
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TRIP WITH FATHER JAY! Reserve your spot now! Sight and Sound Thea-
tre: Wednesday, September 26, Lancaster, PA to see the new production of Jesus. After the
show enjoy lunch at Miller’s Smorgasbord, then depart for home. Cost: $150 (includes ticket, bus and lunch).
Applications are being accepted for new families!
St. Thomas Advantage
Nominated for National Blue Ribbon Award!
“Leader in Me” School
Focused on Leadership and Service
Sue Sirianni, Admissions Office
732-251-4000 ext. 8253
333 Highway 18, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Visit our website: www.sttaob.com
12 Day Nativity Pilgrimage to the
Holy Land & Jordan
with Fr. Gerry
January 14 - 25, 2019
Join Father Gerry, Spiritual Director on this 12 day Pil-grimage to the Holy Land (Tel Aviv, Sea of Galilee, Mt. Tabor, Cana, Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity, the Passion of our Lord and more!). Literature available at the Pastoral Center. Round trip from Old Bridge. Cost: $3,400. Visit website at www.nativitypilgrimage.com or email Fr. Gerry directly at [email protected].
PRO-LIFE COURSE
We are offering a Pro-life course here at St. Thomas. If in-terested please contact the Pastoral Center 732.251.4000 Thank you!
“Having faith does not mean having no
difficulties, but having the strength to
face them, knowing we are not alone.”
Pope Francis
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SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
ST. THOMAS PREP Presents…..
VACATION BIBLE CAMP…
June 25-29,2018
More info will be forthcoming.
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ST. PADRE PIO OFFICIAL RELICS
St. Francis Cathedral, 32 Elm Avenue, Metuchen
Tuesday, April 17, 9:00am-6:30pm
Come and venerate the official relics of Padre Pio, on the oc-casion of the 50th commemoration anniversary of his passing. Bishop Checchio will lead a Prayer service: 1pm.
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SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH AND SCHOOL, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
PRAY FOR THE SICK
Anonymously Recommended, Carmella Agugliaro, Pat Barabas, Sophia Bielicki, Roberta Bodtmann, Barbara and George Boll-hardt, Michael Boyce, Craig Michael Buttcher, Ralph Chiano, Rosemarie Chimienti, Bryan Connolly, Eileen Connolly, Joyce Curley, Camella Dacunta, Mafalda Decleva, Josephine DiGio-ranni, John D’Mello, Nancy Donoghue, Leonard Fein, Sharon Ferrari, Richard Formica, Tom Franken, Laurenzo Fusco, Kay Gage, Joseph Gambino, Johanna Gordon, John Grazziano, Char-lotte Guarino, Mary Haraz, Dolores Higgins, Rich and Fran Ho-gan, Katie, Modesta Lombardo, Father of Mayra Medina, John Oghia, Ralph Perez, Sam Pontieri, Michael Quinlan, Frank Ra-nelli, Harry Rothlin, Michael Ruffley, Joseph Russo, Jr., Cousin of Carol Safchinsky, Paul Sachkowsky, Claire Salamon, Lynn Santos, Donna Shenesky, Roman Stefano, Ruth Tschinkel, Theresa Veverka, Ron Weber, Susan Whitlock, Mary Yuhas, Edward, Candida and Edward, Jr. Zglobicki. Please pray for all
the sick. (Names will remain on our sick list for one month
after which time they will be removed, unless we are notified to
the contrary.) The Clergy will be happy to visit parishioners
confined to local hospitals. Phone the Pastoral Center.
••Life Choices Peer Counselor training: Are you a good listener? Life Choices, a Pregnancy Help Center, assists women faced with an unexpected pregnancy. (732-516-0911) or lifechoices @optonline.net. ••Relay for Life of Old Bridge, May 19, 12 Noon until Midnight! Info: Janet Reed [email protected] or Vicky Allen: [email protected]/732.292.4264. ••Good Shepherd Church needs your help! Saturday, June 2, McDivitt Elementary School. Help pack meals for Haiti! gs4nj.org/mealpacking. You can donate or volunteer to help pack the meals for Haiti. Together we can feed the hungry!
HOT LINE NUMBERS:
• Alanon/Alateen: 1-888-425-2666
• Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-992-0401
• Nar-Anon of NJ 1-877-424-4491
• Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-888-568-1112
• Domestic Violence: 1-800-572-7233
• NJ Gamblers Anonymous: 1-855-222-5542
• Suicide/Crisis: 1-800-999-9999
ARE YOU ABLE TO…
...drive a parishioner to a doctor’s appointment/Mass? If so, please contact Deacon Pat, 732.251.4000 x8218.
MEN OF ST. JOSEPH
PRAYER GROUP
Men of our parish (any age) are invited to join for a morning hour of prayer, readings and discussion: Monday’s 6am-7am (Pastoral Center). With St. Jo-
seph as our role model, this group hopes to inspire a more faith-focused approach to the workweek and our paternal roles by inviting God in. Info: Deacon Joe: [email protected].
BINGO
(Including progressive) All proceeds support Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish School: Sundays - 5:00pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays - 11:30am; Friday—9:00pm and Midnight.
SENIOR’S MEETING
Monday, April 23, 1pm in the Pastoral Ctr.
HOLY NAME UPCOMING EVENTS Patriots Baseball, Party Deck: Saturday, May 19. Buffet and Fireworks. More details forthcoming. Info: George 732.238.5743 or John 732.763.3280.
CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS… ..results up to April 15 or check our website for updates: www.
saintthomasob.com
PREMIER CARE HAVEN WALKIN BATHTUB...
and Spa For Sale. Perfect for the elderly or disabled. Used only a handful of times. Includes: Air jets, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and chromo therapy. $3,000. Info: Kate 732.433.3271 or email: [email protected].
MONTHLY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Interfaith Network of Care, Inc is hosting this group on the second Wednesday of each month, 3pm in St. Paul Church Hall (basement –Education Bldg) Milltown. RSVP in ad-vance to 732.247.1655. Facilitator: Shonda Baker, MSW.
BISHOP GEORGE AHR HS
One Tingley Lane • Edison, NJ
Spring Open House • Tuesday, April 17, 7pm
Info: 732.549.1108 or website bgahs.org for more details.
K of C PASTA DINNER
61 Pine Street, Old Bridge
Sunday, June 3, Homemade Italian pasta dinner with meatballs, salad, fresh Italian
bread, soda and dessert. Musical entertainment by the Joey Katz Orchestra with Bob Kulik performing. Tickets are $20 for adults, children $7.50. Discounts for groups of 10 or more. Phone: 732.251.9817 for reservations.