March 8, 2015 . 3rd Sunday of Lent

Pastoral Associate for

Elementary Catechetics:

Tracey Hann

School Principal:

Ms. Joan Ferraer

DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL

MUSIC MINISTRIES:

Nancy A. Cardone

Assistant Liturgical

Music MinisterS:

Kimberley Mesiti

Pastoral Associate for Family

& Adult Formation Ministries:

Robert P. Miller

Coordinator of Youth Ministry:

Mr. Timothy Dennin

FINANCE CHAIRMEN:Peter Maulbeck, Finance Council

Patrick DeCotiis, Finance Committee

St. Thomas the ApostleRoman Catholic Church

Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 . Fax: (973) 338-4224 . Religious Education: (973) 338-7400School: (973) 338-8505 . Convent: (973) 338-9118

Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003 . Website: www.stachurchbloomfi eld.com

Eucharistic Liturgy

Saturday Eve: 5:00pm

Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon

Weekdays: 7:30, & 11:30am

Saturday Mornings: 8:30am Only

Holy Days:7:30, 11:30am & 7:30pm

Holidays: 8:30am Only

Sacrament of Reconciliation:(Penance/Confessions)

Saturday: 11:00am

Marian Devotions:

MondaysNovena Prayer 11:30am Mass

Liturgy of the Word

With Children:Sundays: 10:30am Mass

September - June

Catholic Community

ServicesOffering Social

Service Assistance1(800) CCS-7413

Fax: 596-3735

Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., PastorParochial 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

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Third Sunday of Lent March 8, 2015

Masses for the Week

Sunday, March 8 Sunday, March 8 7:30 am William P. Pickett – Friend 9:00 am Iris & Al Arrigoni – Friend 10:30 am Henry Rios, Sr. – Friend 12:00 pm Edward Bayudan – Friend

Monday, March 9 7:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano - Bequest 11:30 am Brendan Boyle - Family

Tuesday, March 10 7:30 am Mary Montesano - Family 11:30 am Barbara Russomanno - 3rd. Anniv - Family

Wednesday, March 11 7:30 am Rose McGarry - Bequest 11:30 am Michael Francis Carey - Family

Thursday, March 12 7:30 am Mary Jean Lee – Family 11:30 am Joseph O’Dea – Family

Friday, March 13 7:30 am Louis & Lucy Falco – Bequest 11:30 am Joseph O’Dea – Friend

Saturday, March 14 8:30 am Joseph & Dominick Tortorello – Bequest

Sunday, March 15 Saturday, March 14 5:00 pm Mari Melograno – 1st Anniv. – Family

Sunday, March 15 7:30 am For The People 9:00 am Paul W. McDonald – Family 10:30 am Maria Melograno – Friend 12:00 pm Antonio Consul – Family

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Danny Burgers, Joseph & Marion North, Gloria Franklin, Veronica Hankins,

Georgine Yuhasz, Dorothy Mongibell, Renee Amaro

REST IN PEACE

Aries Joseph Nano

Much of the Pentateuch is concerned with regulations that foster the life of the community and its relationship with God. In today’s first reading, the Ten Commandments are apodictic laws, that is, absolute prohibitions. The first four concern responsibilities toward God, while the last six regulate community life. From a historical perspective, the Ten Commandments give insight into emerging monotheism. The first commandment calls for monolatry, the exclusive worship of God that acknowledges the existence of other gods. For a first-century Jew like Paul, the world consisted of Jews and non-Jews or Gentiles. In the second reading, Paul purposely sets up a dichotomy: Jews want visible proof and Greeks prefer philosophical thinking. into this either/or world, Paul introduces a third possibility as a follower of Christ. This third way is incomprehensible to both Jews and Gentiles, who remain wedded to their own perspectives. And in fact, Jew and Gentile will view Christ as a stumbling block and foolishness, but to those called, Christ is both the power of God and the wisdom of God. All four canonical Gospels include the story of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple. But only John places the incident at the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. In John’s account, we learn that the temple was still under construction, a building project that had lasted forty-six years. As Paul had warned in First Corinthians, the Jews begin to believe in Jesus because of the signs Jesus was doing. Jesus recognizes that their belief in the signs will not lead them to deeper faith, so he “would not trust himself to them.” Only in hindsight do the disciples understand that Jesus’ prediction of the destruction and resurrection of the temple referred to his body.

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2015

Communal Penance Service

Catholic Parishes of Bloomfield (Sacred Heart, St. Valentine, and St. Thomas the Apostle) will have Communal Penance Service with confessions at St. Thomas Church Monday, March 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

Passion Palm Sunday Saturday, March 28th Mass at 5:30 p.m. Solemn Blessing of Palms Sunday, March 29th , Masses at 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12 noon (Palms distributed at all Masses.)

Don’t Miss Our Triduum Holy Thursday, April 2nd

(No morning Mass/ No morning prayer) 7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper (followed by bread & wine fellowship) 11:00 p.m. Night Prayer (Church closes after service)

Good Friday, April 3rd

(No Masses, Church will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Passion

with Holy Communion. 7:30 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross Presented by St. Thomas Youth Group

Holy Saturday, April 4th (No morning Mass; No 5:00 p.m. Mass) 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 8:15 Easter Vigil Mass with Sacraments of Initiation celebrated (Satisfies Easter Sunday Obligation)

EASTER SUNDAY, April 5th Masses in Church at 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. & 12 noon

Archdiocese of Newark Anniversary Masses

It is an annual tradition to honor the couples in the Archdiocese who are celebrating five, twenty-five, fifty or more years of marriage. These liturgies are celebrated by Archbishop John J. Myers held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.

• Sunday, April 19 - 50 years (All Counties) • Sunday, May 3 – 25 and 5 years (All Counties)

All Masses will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. To register, call the Parish Center, 973-338-9190

2015 LENTEN REGULATIONS

1. The days of Fast and Abstinence during Lent are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. If possible, the fast on Good Friday continues until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the "paschal fast" to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. The other Fridays of Lent are days of Abstinence.

2. On a day of Fast, only one (1) full meal is permitted, and two (2) smaller meals, which, if added together, would not exceed the main meal in quantity. Those between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast.

3. On a day of Abstinence, no meat may be eaten. Those who have reached the age of 14 are obliged by the law of abstinence.

4. The obligation to observe the laws of Fast and Abstinence "substantially", or as a whole, is a serious obligation.

5. The Fridays of the year, outside of Lent, are designated as days of penance, but each individual may substitute for the traditional abstinence from meat some other practice of voluntary self-denial as penance.

6. Time for fulfilling the Paschal Precept (Easter Duty*) extends from the First Sunday of Lent, February 22nd to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, May 31st. *Canon 920, §1. All the faithful, after they have been initiated into the Most Holy Eucharist, are bound by the obligation of receiving Communion at least once a year.

Extract from Pope Francis's 2015 Lenten Message: “As individuals … we have are tempted by indifference. Flooded with news reports and troubling images of human suffering, we often feel our complete inability to help. What can we do to avoid being caught up in this spiral of distress and powerlessness? First, we can pray in communion with the Church on earth and in heaven. Let us not underestimate the power of so many voices united in prayer! The 24 Hours for the Lord initiative, which I hope will be observed on 13-14 March throughout the Church, also at the diocesan level, is meant to be a sign of this need for prayer. Second, we can help by acts of charity, reaching out to both those near and far through the Church’s many charitable organizations. ... . Third, the suffering of others is a call to conversion, since their need reminds me of the uncertainty of my own life and my dependence on God and my brothers and sisters. If we humbly implore God’s grace and accept our own limitations, we will trust in the infinite possibilities which God’s love holds out to us.” Visit stachurchbloomfield.com for a link to the full text.

Wellness Ministry Blood Pressure Screening

Sunday, March 15 8 am - Noon, Parish Center All are Welcome!

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The main source of operating funds for St. Thomas is our weekly / holyday offertory collections. The information below will show where the Parish is as of March 1, 2015 compared to the budget amount for the year. The break even date is June 30, 2015. The amount needed each week is $17,656 and the amount collected last weekend was $21,054.

Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $900,500 $622,874 $277,626

The year to date amount is positive by $ 4,914 as of week number 35 in our budget year.

St. Thomas the Apostle School 2015 Calendar Sweepstakes Winners!

23 $75 Joseph Cimo 24 $50 Maria Paz 25 $75 Rev. Felix Marciniak 26 $50 Dawn Nelson 27 $500 Matthew Conigliari 28 $100 Carol Stephens MAR 01 $75 Kathy Davila

CONGRATULATION TO ALL WINNERS!!!

St. Thomas the Apostle Prayer Shawl Ministry Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, March 15 at 11:30 AM in the Parish Center's St. Peter’s Room. All are welcome to participate in this ministry

The youth group delivered cookies & hand made scarves to the residents at Broadway House for Valentine’s Day. During these cold winter months a prayer shawl or lap robe can be very comforting for someone going through a difficult time, limited in activity or awaiting treatment in a hospital or doctors office. For information, call the parish center or Alicia @973-473-6633 or drop by our meeting.

First Communion Clothes Collection February 23 - March 22 St. Thomas’ Rosary Society is joining the Archdiocese of Newark in collecting new & gently used First Communion dresses, veils, suits, and shirts which will be distributed to families in need. Monetary donations are also being accepted and can be dropped in the collection basket or at the Parish Center. (Checks can be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Rosary Society; indicate on the check it is for First Communion outfits.) If you would like to donate, please contact Bernadette Lipoma: 973-893-0114 or Judy Nitkowski: 973-338-1974. We ask all donations be clean & stain-free.

St Thomas Apostle Parish Retreat Day For Men and Women

BASED ON IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY Divine Wisdom Awaits In Quiet

Saturday March 14 9 am - 3 pm

“Rise up, be off to the potter’s house; there I will give you my message.” Jeremiah 18:2‘

$25 per person; Register by March 12th Anna (973) 338-9538

Continental Breakfast, Please bag a lunch

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PEOPLE AND THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY ARE CO-SPONSORING THE POPULAR AARP DRIVERS SAFETY PROGRAM FOR ST. THOMAS PARISHIONERS. THE COURSE IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 8 IN THE PARISH CENTER, BEGINNING PROMPTLY AT 9:00 AM. THERE WILL BE A HALF-HOUR LUNCH BREAK AROUND NOON; BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH, SOFT DRINKS AND COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED. AND THE SESSION WILL END AROUND 3:00 PM. AARP MEMBERS: $15 NON-AARP MEMBERS: $20 (CHECKS ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE AARP)

THE COURSE IS A CLASSROOM REFRESHER ESPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LICENSED DRIVERS OF ALL AGES. STUDENTS WILL UPDATE THEIR DRIVING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, LEARN TO PREVENT TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS, AND MAINTAIN MOBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON HOW TAKING THIS COURSE COULD AFFECT YOUR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PREMIUM, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INSURER. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 30 STUDENTS AND ENROLLMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE ORDER IN WHICH CHECKS ARE RECEIVED. TO REGISTER, LEAVE A CHECK WITH THE RECEPTIONIST IN THE PARISH CENTER OR MAIL TO:

Frank Helmsetter 665 E. Passaic Avenue Bloomfield, NJ 07003

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL FRANK HELMSETTER AT: 973-338-5872.

Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection

All men are invited Monday, March 9th at 7:30 pm in St. James room for Scripture reading, Reflection and discussion. We will be listening audio from Fr. Ciora--former St. Thomas priest; his topic is entitled "A Retreat with Pope Francis".

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

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Saint Thomas the Apostle Rosary Confraternity’s

Annual Fish & Chips Dinner catered by

Argyle Restaurant

Friday, March 20th 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Herron Hall Adults: $15.00 Children*: $10.00

Dessert & Beverage Included Bring Your Own Beer or Wine

RESERVATIONS ARE DUE BY Sunday, March 15TH

Please, No walk-ins. Questions, please contact:

Lorraine McMillan - 973-893-8035 Judy Nitkowski - 973-338-1974

======================== Fish & Chips Reservation Form

(Please return to Parish Center)

Name: _______________________________

Phone: _______________________________ �

��Eat In** or ��Take Out (Please check one box only)

**Please seat me with: ___________________ # of Each Entree

_____ Adult Baked Salmon @ $15.00 = _____ _____ Adult Fried Fish @ $15.00 = _____ _____ Child Baked Salmon @ $10.00 = _____ _____ Child Fried Fish @ $10.00 = _____

Total Enclosed: $ ________ (checks payable to STA Rosary Confraternity.)

He is With Us! A Catholic Men’s Conference

Saturday, March 14 Seton Hall University, South Orange

8:00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m.

Main Celebrant Archbishop John J. Meyers

Guest Speakers Mr. Damon Owens, Mr. Tom Peterson, & Mr. Tim Staples

Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students (Includes breakfast and lunch)

To registration visit: www.rcanmenscommission.org or Contact Parish Conference Leader: Vinnie Lipoma:

973-893-0114 / drlipoma@gmail.com

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION

THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FREE FEDERAL AND NJ STATE INCOME TAX PREPARATION FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED MEMBERS OF ST. THOMAS. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SERVICE, YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED MEMBER OF ST. THOMAS, 62+ YEARS OLD OR DISABLED, NOT ACTIVELY EMPLOYED AND REQUIRE NO MORE FORMS AND SCHEDULES THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW.

� FEDERAL FORMS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ � FEDERAL SCHEDULES A, B, D, AND R. � NJ STATE FORMS 1040NJ & SCHEDULE B

TAX PREPARERS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH CENTER FRIDAYS FROM 10 A.M. TO NOON, NOW THROUGH APRIL 10. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!!

St. Thomas the Apostle School First Lego League… offers a sponsoring opportunity to support and expand its critically acclaimed, award-winning First Lego League Robotic After-School Club. The Atlantic Philanthropies Director/Employee Designated Gift Program awarded St. Thomas the Apostle School generous start-up monies last year.

We now seek continued matching grants. Anyone interested in seeing and supporting this state-of-the-art Lego program in

action is invited to call or email the school for details at 973.338.8505 or staoffice@stthomastheapostlenj.com

St. Thomas Youth Group & UNICO Aces Celebration of St. Joseph Day

Traditional Sicilian Altar

SUNDAY MARCH 15, 1PM HERRON HALL

Festivities will commence with a noon mass at St. Thomas. A luncheon prepared by our chefs will follow at Herron Hall comprised of various pasta, dishes, other delicious foods and St. Joseph Zeppole. This event is funded by an ad book and donations. The proceeds collected are distributed that day to the sick, needy, scholarships, local and National charities. Some of the recipients are St. Thomas Youth Group, Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer, Tomorrow’s Children, Unico Scholarship programs, Circle of Friends for Downs Syndrome, and other deserving organizations. There is no fee for the luncheon however a donation would be gratefully appreciated. You must experience the St. Joseph Altar that is perfected by our dedicated volunteers. That in itself is a highlight of the celebration.

Finally, if you are interested in attending, kindly contact Paul Alongi, 973-338-4665, or the Parish Center, 973-338-9190. Reservations are required.

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STA HOME & SCHOOL is selling SHOP RITE GIFT CARDS

9:45 am to 12:00 pm March 8th, 21st & 22nd

You Receive 100% Cash Value & STA School Earns 5% of EVERY Sale

Questions? Call Ed @ 201.921.2244

You're invited to the 38th Annual Saint Thomas the Apostle (HSA)

Tricky Tray Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 6:30pm

At the Valley Regency Clifton, NJ

The STA Home & School Association Invite you to join us for an evening of

fun and prizes! Regular ticket price is $50 per person.

Admission includes dinner (salad, main course, dessert, and coffee/tea)

Cash bar available. (Event open to persons aged 21 and up)

Questions? Contact the 2015 tricky tray chairs: Helen Dao (201) 686-7152

Ana Courtney (973) 652-4911

2016 MASS BOOK OPENING

Tues., March 24th from 9:30am -1pm in the parish center.

Masses from January through December of 2015 will be scheduled. We will be taking intentions for 7:30 and 11:30 a.m.

daily masses and weekend Masses. We ask that you please limit the number of Masses you reserve. For this reason we are limiting Mass reservations on opening day to a maximum of two weekend Masses or four weekday Masses. For example, one can reserve four weekday Masses or two weekday and two weekend Masses. Perhaps a birthday or anniversary might be an initial date–thus giving all Parishioners the opportunity to reserve the dates and times they may wish. Another way to remember your deceased loved ones would be to make donations to our Memorial Fund. The Memorial Fund allows us to purchase needed Vestments, Altar Linens, Vessels, etc. to be used at the celebration of Mass. Also available are Sanctuary Offerings which include the Sanctuary Candles in Church, the Rectory and the Convent. They burn weekly in memory of your loved ones as well as for special intentions: birthdays, anniversaries, improved health, etc. Cards are available announcing your donation to both the Memorial Fund and the Sanctuary Candles.

The September Club invites all seniors (55+) to join us for fun & fellowship. In addition to regular meetings, we sponsor special events and trips.

Call Fran Gardella at 973-337-6321 or 848-448-4335 for more information.

2015 Meeting Dates March: 9, 16, 23 April: 6, 13, 20, 27

May: 4, 11, 18 June 1, 8, 15, 22

RING TO THE LORD! Attention students grades 4 through 10

Bell Choir ringers are needed! Our Liturgical Bell Choir has 3 or 4 openings this

semester. The Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Anne Bellotti, rehearses Wednesday afternoons from February thru Mid-May at 4:15 - 5:15pm in the Parish Center.

Boys and girls are welcome from all schools and students DO NOT have to read music!

If interested please call Nancy Cardone at 9 73-338-9190 x 134. Thank you!

St. Thomas the Apostle School The Catholic School of Bloomfield

2015-2016 Registration for new families is currently underway! For more information or the schedule a tour, call the school office (973.338.8505) or visit stthomastheapostlenj.com

The September Club is sponsoring the following trips this Spring:

Mid-April- Tour of Cherry Blossoms in Branch Brook Park & a picnic during peak blooming season. Date TBA; $35

May 17- NJ Ballet Performance of Sleeping Beauty at Morristown PAC, 1:30pm followed by early dinner. $50 per person. A treat for classical dance lovers.*

June 16-19 Mini Vacation at the lovely Woodloch Pines Resort in the Poconos. $427 - $569 per person depending on single, double, or triple occupancy of room, plus $60 per person for bus. Many activities & entertainment including optional trip to Mt. Airy Casino.

June 26- “A Day at the Races” - Monmouth Park in Oceanport, buffet lunch included. $65 per person.

Call Fran Gardella at home (973-337-6321) or on her cell phone (848-448-4335) to join any of our adventures.

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31 Hoover Ave.Bloomfi eld, NJ973-748-0200

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