Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfield, New Jersey

Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 ● Fax: (973) 338-4224

Religious Education: (973) 338-7400 ● School: (973) 338-8505 ● Convent: (973) 338-9118 Visit Our Website: stachurchbloomfield.com

Easter Sunday ~ 2015

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Easter Sunday April 5, 2015

Masses for the Week

Sunday, April 5 Sunday, April 5 7:30 am Ernest, Philomena Cordasco & Joseph Bianch, Sr. 9:00 am Antonio Consul – Family 10:30 am Robert Imfeld – Family 12:00 pm For The People

Monday, April 6 7:30 am Susan Mitschke – Family 11:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano – Husband

Tuesday, April 7 7:30 am Salvatore DeAngelis – Friends 11:30 am Barone Family – Family

Wednesday, April 8 7:30 am Fred Winters – Bequest 11:30 am Fay Alfano – Family

Thursday, April 9 7:30 pm Catherine Winters – Bequest 11:30 am Brendan Boyle – Friend

Friday, April 10 7:30 pm Salvatore DeAngelis – Family 11:30 am Brendan Boyle – 1 yr. Anniv. – Friend

Saturday, April 11 5:00 pm Brendan Boyle – Friend

Sunday, April 12 Saturday, April 11 5:00 pm For The People

Sunday, April 12 7:30 am Thomas, James, & John Muir – Family 9:00 am Thomas De Lorenzo – Family 10:30 am Robert Jenkins & Judith Behre – Friend 12:00 pm Gertrude Schrader – Family

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Kiran Fernando, Gloria Franklin

REST IN PEACE

Joseph Stypulkoski, Dorothy Mongibel,

Evelyn Coyle

CANDLE INTENTIONS

Church: John & Mary Muir Church: David Kossack & Bridget Kochuk

In the Letter to the Colossians we are exhorted to “Think of what is above, not of what is on Earth.” Does this mean that we should simply ignore things on Earth and focus our thighs on heaven? Should we seek to be those who, as it is sometimes said, are so heavenly-minded that they are no earthly good? Surely not. God saves us not by rescuing us from earth into heaven, but by creating through the Spirit a new heaven and a new Earth. The resurrection of Jesus is our first glimpse of that new reality that God is creating. So what does Paul mean when he tells us to “seek what is above”? Perhaps what he means is that we ought always and only to view Earthly realities in the light of the risen Christ. The world of decay and death in which we live is not what is most true about God’s creation. Rather, the resurrection of Christ shows us the true destiny of created realities. But this destiny is not easily visible to us or to others, not unlike the way in which we do not clearly see the risen Jesus. We already share in Christ’s resurrected life, but that is a life that is “hidden with Christ in God.” So when we seek what is above we are not seeking an escape from the world’ we are seeking the resurrected life of the world that is secretly present now, but will be fully manifest when Christ appears in his glory.

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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

Rosary Society Update

Remaining meeting dates are: April 13th

(election of officers) May 4th

(installation of new members and officers) June 1st

(final meeting of the year)

Girl Scout Cookie Sale

Girl Scout Troop 20204 of St Thomas will hold their annual Girl Scout Cookie sale

April 12 9:45 am -1 pm

At all church entrances $4 Per box

New this year!: Gluten Free cookie $5 per box

Proceeds go towards troop activities

Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection

All men are invited Monday, April 13 at 7:30pm 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 Catholic faith.

STA “300 Club”

St. Thomas the Apostle and your Finance Committee invite you and your friends to participate in our 300 Club. You will find that this Club is better than State Lotteries, Casino Slots, or Bingo. Here is how it works...

ONLY 300 TICKETS AVAILABLE!!! Cost is $100 each

Prizes are as follows:

1st Prize: $10,500 or 35% of tickets sold 2nd Prize: $ 3,000 or 10% of tickets sold 3rd Prize: $ 1,500 or 5% of tickets sold -----------------------------------------------

Application form: Raffle held on Friday, May 29, 2015.

_______ Ticket(s) for 300 Club @ $ 100.00

Name or Names (please print):

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

Address: __________________________________

__________________________________

Telephone:

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Make checks payable to St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Winner need not be present to win. Send this form along with your check to: St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 60 Byrd Ave., Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Attention: 300 Club

Church ID # 41-1-16464 Raffle License # RA 3258

Lipid Panel Profile Screening

Monday April 27, 10 am - 11 am 1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield

Cost: $20 Provided By the Bloomfield Nursing Division

Immediate Results Given; Fasting Not Required

Call: 973-680-4058 to make an appointment

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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 22, 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 $17,250.

Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $900,500 $676,700 $223,800

The year to date amount is positive by $ 5,772 as of week number 38 in our budget year.

Holy Name Society News Monday, March 30th is our normal

monthly Eucharist Adoration. The Holy Name Society has been

encouraging all its' members and the parish to participate in the adoration.

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 April: 6, 13, 20, 27

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

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!!

PARISH MINISTRY CHAIRPERSONS

Please submit room requests for next year’s meetings:

September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 to the parish center by April 30, 2015.

Thank you!!!

WELLNESS MINISTRY

BLOOD PRESSURE AND NON-FASTING GLUCOSE SCREENING WILL BE HELD AT THE

PARISH CENTER ON SUNDAY APRIL 19 FROM 8 AM-12 NOON.

ALL ARE WELCOME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR HEALTH TIPS OR NURSE ADVICE

DURING YOUR MEETING WITH ONE OF OUR NURSES.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR & JOIN US !

Sunday – April 12 – Parish Center

Hospitality - 8:30 AM to Noon

St. Thomas the Apostle Church

Holy Name Society

RECRUITMENT SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Join us for refreshments – conversation - good friends – learn about the Holy Name Society from current members.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

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STA School invites parishioners to join in its

Blooming with Box Tops Drive March 16 - May 15, 2015

The School also wishes to THANK parishioners for submitting 850+ Box Tops since the fall drive ended!

To submit Box Tops coupons: -check for the expiration dates -clip Box Tops coupons along dotted line -collect them in an envelope or plastic Ziploc sandwich bag -submit envelope to dedicated box in the church vestibule

Visit www.btfe.com and click on "box tops products" to find a list of participating products. Each Box Tops coupon is worth 10 cents for our school!

St. Thomas the Apostle Prayer Shawl Ministry

Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, April 19th at 11:30 AM

in the Parish Center's St. Peter’s Room. 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 more information call the parish center

or Alicia @973-473-6633 or drop by our meeting and speak to a member.

All are welcome to participate in this Ministry.

Let us continue to pray for those making shawls and those who receive them.

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

St. Thomas The Apostle School The Catholic School of Bloomfield

2015-2016 Registration Information

Join us at our Open House on:

Sunday, April 12, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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.

Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. The Valley Regency, Clifton

Event open to persons aged 21 and older

STA Home & School Association invites you to join us for an evening of fun and prizes!

$50 per person, including dinner (salad, main course, dessert & coffee/tea)

Cash bar available.

Questions? Contact the tricky tray chairs: Helen Dao (201) 686-7152 or Ana Courtney (973) 652-4911

To purchase tickets online visit: signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4fafa62da7fe3-38th

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STA HOME & SCHOOL is selling SHOP RITE GIFT CARDS

9:45 am to 12:00 pm April 12th & 18th

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

Questions? Call Ed @ 201.921.2244

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

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

Contact us at 973.338.9190 ext 133

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.

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 program in action is invited to contact the school at: 973.338.8505 or staoffice@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 Reservation & payment needed by April 7

May 17- NJ Ballet Performance of Sleeping Beauty at Morristown PAC, 1:30pm followed by early dinner. $50 per person. Reservation & payment needed by April 14.

June 26- Monmouth Park in Oceanport June 26th. $65 per person. Includes Buffet Lunch overlooking the Track, admission, exciting racing, dining, & the roses should be in bloom! Reservation & payment needed by May 12th.

* Limited space available. Book early. --- All Prices Include Transportation---

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

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. 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.

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