June 21, 2015 . 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

595 2

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June 21, 2015

Masses for the Week

Sunday, June 21 Sunday, June 21 7:30 am All Fathers – Living & Deceased 9:00 am All Fathers – Living & Deceased 10:30 am All Fathers – Living & Deceased 12:00 pm All Fathers – Living & Deceased

Monday, June 22 7:30 am Eleanore Pettoni – Friend 11:30 am Lottie Szajkowski – Daughter

Tuesday, June 23 7:30 am Joseph Anthony Lupico – Family 11:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano – Bequest

Wednesday, June 24 7:30 am Pauline Cooney – Friend 11:30 am Pauline Cooney – Friends

Thursday, June 25 7:30 am Sam & Leah Sedicino – Family 11:30 am William & Camille Ricigliano – Daughter

Friday, June 26 7:30 am Brendan Tevlin – Friend 11:30 am Mildred Kasell – Family

Saturday, June 27 8:30 am Joseph & Dominick Tortorello – Bequest

Sunday, June 28 Saturday, June 27 5:00 pm Peter Rohan Sr. – Family

Sunday, June 28 7:30 am David & Donald Stefanelli – Mother 9:00 am Rose La Luna – Family 10:30 am Joseph & Rose Stella – Family 12:00 pm For The People

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Gloria Franklin, Baby Maxwell Pogers, Kiran Fernando, Dawn Alfano

CANDLE INTENTIONS

Church: Palomba, Proto, Mascolo Families

Our reading from the book of Job gives us part of God’s climactic speech. God underscores for Job the immensity of divine power and the unknowability of the Lord’s ways. In particular, this passage focuses on God’s power over the chaotic forces of the sea, which anyone who has seen the devastation of a hurricane upon a coastal area knows well. As powerful as the sea is, God is more powerful and commands it to be still. The power of water and the even greater power of God are featured in our Gospel reading from Mark as well, only this time it is Jesus who commands the waters to be still. This display of divine power on the part of Jesus awakens a sense of wonder in Jesus’ disciples, causing them to ask who this is “whom even the wind and the seas obey.” The book of Job makes it clear that this power belongs to God alone, but in Mark’s Gospel it is only after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus that the disciples will begin to understand. But even though the disciples do not understand, in the words and actions of Jesus the new creation of which Paul speaks is beginning to be revealed: old things are passing away and new things are coming. God’s power is present in the world in a new and surprising way. Mark tells the story of Jesus’ divine power not simply to impress upon us who Jesus is, but also to give us confidence that no matter what trouble besets us, no matter the storm we find ourselves in, those who are disciples of Jesus can have confidence in his power to rescue us.

595 3

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 June 14, 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 $18,922.

Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $900,500 $874,109 $26,391

The year to date amount is positive by $ 8,965 as of week number 49 in our budget year.

Ministry of Spiritual Direction St Thomas the Apostle Parish

Summer Retreat By The Ocean

Thurs June 25 – Sun June 28 or

Thurs July 2 – Sun July 5

The Upper Room Spiritual Center West Bangs Ave. Neptune, NJ

Exit 100B off the Garden State Parkway 5 mins from the Beach

“I have come that you may have life and have it to the full!” (Jn.10:10)

Come and experience the healing power of God’s unconditional loving presence and the gift

it holds for restoring your sense of well-being.

� Home cooked meals � Private rooms � Air conditioned building � Beach just 7 minutes away � Peaceful surroundings, � Private Meetings With Spiritual Director � Those generous surprises from God. For more information call: Anna - 973-338-9538 Offering -$250 (Reservations limited)

Bulletin Deadline Reminder

All Bulletin Entries for the July 5th bulletin need to be submitted to: jwgasparini@aol.com

No later than:

Monday June 22, 5 pm

Beyond Cornerstone

The Beyond Cornerstone Service has been asked to sponsor an afternoon of summer camp for children ages 5-12, at St. Augustine’s Parish in

Newark. Our visit is: Friday, July 24 - 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

We expect 50-70 campers.

To make our visit a success and give the children a little summer fun, we are asking for help with our wish list: bubbles, jump ropes, balls, coloring books/crayons, hula hoops or any age appropriate games. Arrangements will be made to pick up any donated items.

We are looking for volunteers for face painting and a musician to lead the children in a sing-a-long.*

We will be preparing a meal for the campers, but an ice cream truck would make the day complete. If anyone can help make that happen, please let us know.

Monetary donations are most welcome. Checks should be made payable to St. Thomas the Apostle and dropped off at the Parish Center or in the collection basket. Please mark your envelope “Beyond Cornerstone Service”.

To volunteer or donate, please contact: Marianne Sommerkamp: 973-768-6720 Joyce Cupoli: 973-785-1840 Alicia von Schaumburg: 973-752-2059

*Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older.

Thank You!

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

595 4

HOLY NAME SOCIETY ANNUAL RETREAT

THE MEN’S RETREAT AT SAN ALFONSO RETREAT HOUSE, WHERE GOD AND SEA COME TOGETHER,

IS SET FOR JULY 17-19, 2015.

THE THEME FOR THE WEEKEND RETREAT IS ~ LIVING IN LOVE ~

Interested in Spending This Enjoyable And Spiritually Significant Weekend at the NJ Shore?

Contact: RICH BEVERE: 973-338-6444 OR FRANK HELMSTETTER: 973-338-5872

THANK YOU!

The St. Thomas Rosary Society would like to thank all those

parishioners who contributed to our collection of

First Communion Outfits. We collected 19 dresses,

11 suits and 10 veils. Your monetary donations of $461.00 went a long way to provide accessories such as shirts, ties, shoes and socks.

The Stewardship Office of the Archdiocese of Newark

collected more than 400 dresses and 100 suits for families in need.

We heartily thank you for your support.

Pope Tweet(s) of the Week:

6/9 - In the Sacrament of the Eucharist we find God who gives himself.

6/11 - Where there is no work, there is no dignity.

Introducing the St Thomas September Club Summer & Fall

2015 Trips Tuesday July 21st - Lunch in the American Bounty Restaurant of the fabulous Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New

York and a visit to the FDR Presidential Museum afterward. $85 per person with $20 Deposit due Upon Sign-Up & Balance by July 13th. Wednesday August 19th - 2pm Performance of a Broadway Show, either Something Rotten at $165 Per Person or The King & I at $185 Per Person. Both Musicals have been nominated for Tony Awards. We’ll stop on the way back for dinner in NJ. Dinner will be self-pay. Deposit of $20 due upon Sign-Up & the balance by July 10th.

Wednesday September 16th to 17th - Overnight in Atlantic City at Resorts with side trip to the Tropicana next day. $125 per person with $20

Deposit upon Sign-Up & the balance by July 16th. Thursday October 8th to 9th Overnight at the exciting Villa Roma in the Catskills of NY. We plan to arrive early and leave late the next day! Price of $197

Triple Occupancy, $205 Double Occupancy, & $238 Single Occupancy with $30 Room Deposit due upon Sign-up, $80 Transportation Costs due by August 1st & you pay Room Balance at check-out.

Sunday November 8th Brunch at the renowned Charthouse Restaurant in Secaucus NJ. $55 per person due by October 26th. Minimum of 20 required for

this Trip. Seating is limited. Contact Fran Gardella for more information and reservations. (Home Phone: 973-337-6321 or Cell Phone: 848-448-4335)

Note deposit and balance deadlines.

595 5

Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection

All men are invited Monday, June 22 at 7:30 pm in St. James room for Scripture Reading, Reflection and discussion. We will be reading and reflecting on Pope Francis' "Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel". We will also do the readings for the next Sunday.

Come! Share the Word of God among friends and together learn more

about our beautiful faith.

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 June 22. Informal Mtgs. July 13, 27,

August 10, 24. Formal mtgs. resume Sept. 14

St. Thomas The Apostle School The Catholic School of Bloomfield

2015-2016 Registration Information

New Family Registration

For more information or to schedule a tour, call the school office at 973.338.8505.

www.stthomastheapostlenj.com

ATTENTION STA ALUMNI Please visit our website & register on

the Alumni Registration page.

ST. THOMAS WELLNESS MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT

Inviting all nurses (active and retired)and volunteers to join the WELLNESS ministry of St. Thomas Church and

be a part of a sharing, people-loving team.

Contact: LoidaTogonon 201-618-7590 MilettePadilla 973-487-0843

MASS INTENTIONS GIFT BEARERS

For all parishioners who have a Mass celebrated on a Saturday or Sunday for a family member or friend, if you wish to bring up the gifts of bread and wine to the priest, please see one of the Ushers in the back of the Church, they would be happy to have you participate

Dear Parishioners, We are forming a team to reach out to neighbors via the newspapers and digital media. The purpose is to: • inform our Bloomfield neighbors about our parish • invite neighbors to participate in our services and events • establish an overall warm, welcome feeling about our beautiful, caring, family parish The hopeful result ... those who want to worship with good people like you will join our parish.

The good news is: • our community has plentiful newspapers, websites, blogs and social media channels • our parish has a wealth of content to publish about our services, activities, and people

We simply need several of you with the following skills: • photo taking • social media • an interest in helping our Parish

To join-in, contact: Jeff Monacelli 973-568-3826; monacelli@att.net

HOW TO REPORT ABUSE

The Archdiocese takes very seriously any and all allegations of sexual misconduct by members of the clergy, Religious and lay staff of the Archdiocese. We encourage anyone with knowledge of an act of sexual misconduct to inform us immediately so that we may take appropriate action to protect others and provide support to victims of sexual abuse.

Individuals who wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct may do so by calling the Archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection at (201) 407-3256.

“...Jesus said, ‘Let the children

come to me, and do not prevent them; for

the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’”

595 6

? Food Pantry

There is a Food Pantry at St. Thomas, established to serve the needs of parishioners and others in need. The goal of the program is to provide sustenance to individuals and families who, for many reasons, do not have enough to eat. If you are in this situation simply contact the Parish Center and we'll do our best to assist you. If you know of a parishioner that you feel may have this need, please make them aware of the program and have them contact us. Food Collection Sunday is usually the third Sunday of each month, when our parishioners generously drop off Grocery store gift cards in the collection basket in an envelope marked "food pantry" and leave food at the church doors for those in need.

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

ZÉwÄç ZÉÉwá Gift Shop

Sundays 9 am-1 pm, Parish Center Gifts for all occasions!

Contact us at 973.338.9190 ext 133

Moving? Please let us know. Within the parish – to update Out of parish – to discontinue

Call the Parish Center: 973-338-9190

ARE YOU GOING INTO THE HOSPITAL? DO YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER IN THE

HOSPITAL?

We would like to visit our parishioners who are homebound, in the hospital or other health care facility. Because of patient confidentiality laws, however, the only way we can know is if someone informs us.

Call the Parish Center at (973) 338-9190, leaving your name and number so we may return your call, or you may leave the information at the Parish Desk on Sunday mornings.

PARISH INFORMATION

Did you know FOR ST. THOMAS PARISH

Registration

If you are presently not on our mailing list, receiving envelopes and the various parish mailings, the chances are that you are not a registered member of our parish. You are not automatically a registered member because you were married here or even if you were brought up here and lived in the parish with your parents–or went to school here. Membership is by formal registration only. Just call the Parish Center at (973) 338-9190 and let us know that you wish to register and the registration form will be mailed to you. Thank you.

How Do I Arrange a Wedding?

Archdiocesan policy requires that arrangements be made with a Parish Priest at least one year before the wedding date. Arrangements can be made by calling the Parish Center, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You should be a registered parishioner of St. Thomas in order to be married here.

"Time of Marriage" Well in advance of making other arrangements for your wedding, the time of your marriage should be arranged with one of the Parish Priests.

‘Directives’ You should consult one of the parish priests concerning the current Church law when a Catholic is marrying a person of another faith. All procedures for Marriage Preparation must still be followed,

In preparation for Marriage here at Saint Thomas, you would ask you to be willing to follow the norms set by Canon (Church) Law, Archdiocesan and Parish Policy.

Baptisms

We remind you to contact the parish at least three months prior to the Baptism of your child.

We have scheduled various dates for Baptisms during the year. These schedules are published in the Bulletin and are available at the Parish Center.

Baptism is a community celebration. Individual Baptisms are normally performed only in case of necessity.

595 St. Thomas the Apostle, Bloom� eld, NJ (inside) U John Patrick Publishing Company (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net

THOMAS M. CONNOR, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C.Board Certifi ed Pediatric & Adolescent Cardiologist

101 Old Short Hills Rd., Suite 104, West Orange, NJ 07052

973-731-55504-14 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 • 201-794-1366

Kathleen Gilmore, DMD383 Franklin St.

Bloom� eld, NJ 07003

(973) 743-1515vallejogilmoredentist.com

JOHN P. MCDERMOTTATTORNEY AT LAW

Auto Accidents • Real Estate •Slips, Fall, Etc.Wills & Estates • Workers’ Compensation •Municipal Court

72 Burroughs Pl., Bloom� eld Free Initial Consulation • 429-9211

BLOOMFIELD

AUTO BODY236 Broad St., Bloom� eld

973-748-2608

Italian-AmericanItalian-AmericanCuisineCuisine

24 Washington Ave.Nutley, NJ

973-235-0505www.AmericanBistro.net

Catering On andOff Premises

Wedding Invitations & Holiday Cards

Log Onto www.jppc.net conveniently from your home or of� ce.ONLINE CATALOG • ONLINE ORDERING

ONLINE PROOFINGAll Major Credit Cards AcceptedFREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING!

J.Q. Automotive

Foreign & Domestic Repair SpecialistFamily Owned, Operated & Trusted For 25 Yrs.

Computer Diagnostic SpecialistsEmission Repair Facility • Brake Service

Exhaust Systems • Front End RepairsElectrical Repairs • Transmission Service

Air Conditioning Service

1050 Broad StreetBloomfield

973-893-9239

North Center Drugs386 Broad St., Bloom� eld, NJ

973-748-1299Free Delivery!

Party Supplies • Cards • Candles & More!

Commercial Rates are at an All Time Low. Contact us today to get a free analysis to see if we can help Save you money with your monthly payments on your commercial property. Multi-Family, Retail, Office Building, Apartment and Condos. Can

close in as little as 45 days! Four season customer service is our top priority.

Call us today 215-586-1575 or 267-251-0341www.duqcapital.com

3900 City Avenue, Suite 107 • Philadelphia, PA 19131

GENERAL CONTRACTORKITCHEN - BATHS - WINDOWS - DOORS

All Types of Remodeling578 Broad St. Bloom� eld, NJ 07003

WWW.RICHARDPROBSTGENERALCONTRACTOR.COMTel: 973.743.7434Fax: 973.743.3736

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING SPECIALIST908-282-0220

NJ Lic. #13VH03327200

FREEINSPECTIONLicensed & Insured

Wine • Beer • Liquor973-338-7090

2 Bottles 20% OFF 750ml only. Coupon can not be combined w/any other offer.1057 Broad St., Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Gastroenterology of North Essex, P.C.Louis J. Celebre, M.D., FACG199 Broad St., Bloom� eld, NJ07003

1-800-838-3841 • Fax 973-80-5561

Neighborhood ItalianRedefined

1131 Bloomfield ave.Clifton, NJ 07012973-928-4300

www.MatthewsItalian.com

Dentistry for Children, P.A.

382 West Passaic Ave., Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003P: 973-338-1383 • F: 973-338-8113www.dentistryforchildrenpa.com

Philip Wasserman, DDS

Robert E. Spiegel, DMD

Julia Ringler, DMD

Gilda Duarte, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry

Orthodontics

FAMIL IAR • TRUSTED • PROVEN EFFECT IVE . . . NOW THAT’S ADVERTISING!NOW THAT’S ADVERTISING!

This happens for thousands every day with church bulletin advertising!The constant visual presence your business needs to succeed.

DOES YOUR ADVERTISING

CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISINGADVERTISINGCommunity

support worthy of patronizing!

JOHN PATRICK PUBLISHINGC O M P A N Y

©iS

tock

.com

/Joh

nPat

rick

Publ

ishi

ng

1.800.333.3166 ext.161 | www.JPPC.net

• Establish a relationship? • Build a friendship? • Earn referrals? • Generate a testimony? • Capture repeat business?

595 St. Thomas the Apostle ~ Bloomfi eld, NJ (back) Rt. UPS John Patrick Publishing Company (800) 333-3166 • www.jppc.net

973-256-1065 • www.schumacherchevy.com

Schumacher Chevrolet8 Main Street • Little Falls, NJ

Serving Northern New Jersey For Over 75 Years • New And Used Car SalesSame Family, Same LocationService & Parts

Mon.-Fri.: 9AM-6PM

Sat.: 8AM-1PM

New & Used Car SalesMon.-Thurs.: 9AM-8PM

Fri.: 9AM-6PM • Sat.: 9AM-5PM

A.A. SANTANGELOPlumbing & Heating NO JOB TOO SMALL

973-235-1839Parishioner NJ Lic#6523

������������ ����������� ���������������

N.J. Lic. No. 3067307-309 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ

��������������������������� ���������������������

MARIO’S FAMOUS PIZZERIA RESTAURANT MON & TUES 2 LRG. PLAIN PIES $20.00

(973) 338-44771279 Broad Street • Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003

Res. • Comm. - Lic. #15098973-893-1411973-893-1411

Bloomfield, NJ - Parishioner

TOWING& RECOVERY

24 HR.ROAD SERVICE

JumpStarts • Flat Tires • FuelJumpStarts • Flat Tires • FuelLock-Outs • Mobile Battery InstallationLock-Outs • Mobile Battery Installation

Towing • Etc.Towing • Etc.973-680-0097

Joseph Perrone ~Joseph Perrone ~ Parishioner Parishioner Free Estimates and Fully Insured Free Estimates and Fully Insured

PERRONE CONSTRUCTIONMASON & GENERAL CONTRACTORS

973-759-4643Stucco Specialist • Brick/Stone • Sidewalks • PatiosStucco Specialist • Brick/Stone • Sidewalks • PatiosWaterproo� ng • Steps • Driveway • Retaining WallsWaterproo� ng • Steps • Driveway • Retaining Walls

Brick Pavers • Belgium BlockBrick Pavers • Belgium Block DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS

800-545-1020www.AIRGROUPLLC.COM

Garner Bros.Plumbing and Heating

Est. 1918

93 Bay Ave., Bloom� eld, NJ

973-748-0981Lic. No. 1373 Parishioner

BOWER& CO.SINCE 1973

QUALITY

W O R K M A N S H I P

roo� ngshingles, metal, � at roo� ng“churches a specialty”

slategraduated, random, heavy, standard

copperroofs, � ashings, standing seam,

batten seam, valley’s, � at

tilespanish, french, � at, brittany, aged

Family owned & continuously operated since “1973”

www.BowerandCo.com(201) 955-1700

463-9 schuyler ave., kearny, nj

®

FLOOR COVERINGS, INC.If Your Floor Covering Is Not Becoming To You...

You Should Be Coming To Us.10 Elm Street, Montclair, NJ 07042(973) 744-2080 Fax (973) 744-2552

Since 1926

HARRY J. HERZATTORNEY AT LAW

Personal Attention and A Commitment to Excellence

DIVORCE & FAMILY LAWDivorce/Separation • Custody/VisitationChild Support/Alimony • Enforcement

Domestic Violence • Annulment • Adoption

REAL ESTATEPurchase & Sale Closings • Mortgage Re� nancing

MUNICIPAL COURTDWI & Traf� c Offenses • Criminal • Expungement

BANKRUPTCYwww.HHERZLAW.com

Over 30 Years of Experience and Integrity973-857-1800 25 Pompton Ave., Verona, NJ 07044

Ask Your Neighbors... Tell Your Friends

FREDA & SURIANO O RT H O D O N T I C S

Damon System Invisalign973.748.2248

www.fsorthodontics.com1310 Broad Street • Bloom� eld

NJ Specialty License #3386, 3388

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

www.lifemonuments.com

Gourmet Chocolate & Premium Coffee372 Broad St., Bloomfi eld, NJ 973-780-0333

10% off AllChocolate Gift Boxeswith this ad

Halpin – Bitecola BrookdaleFuneral & Cremation Service, LLC

“Making a difference through family and community”Daniel Bitecola, III – Manager, NJ Lic. No. 4814

1284 Broad Street, Bloom� eld, N.J. 07003973-338-5900

Serving the St. Thomas Community since 1963WWW.BROOKDALEFH.COM

Oil Tank RemovalSoil RemediationLSRP Services

Bloom� eld, NJ 973-893-8009

WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY GRASS CUTS STARTING AT $25SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT• Fall & Spring Clean-ups• Lawn Maintenance• Shrub Pruning • Mulching• Brush Removal • TopsoilMichael Wallis, Owner Former St. Th omas Student973-632-0337

44 Bay Avenue, Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003www.LevandoskiGrillo.com 973-743-6969

Nicholas J. GrilloOwner/ManagerN.J. Lic. No. 4795

Michael Z. LevandoskiDirector

N.J. Lic. No. 3348