MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY, August 29, 2016 9:00am James Scarpa TUESDAY, August 30, 2016 9:00am Intentions of the Celebrant WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2016 9:00am Intentions of the Celebrant THURSDAY, September 1, 2016 9:00am Souls in Purgatory FRIDAY, September 2, 2016 9:00am Thanksgiving to Our Lord Jesus Christ SATURDAY, September 3, 2016 9:00am Intentions of the Celebrant 5:30pm Carl Nott SUNDAY, September 4, 2016 8:00am People of the Parish, Purgatorial Society, Thanksgiving to Perpetual Health 11:30am Danny Andruzzi 5:30pm Martha Gedeon

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

The Sick: Edwin H. Walsh, Rosaline Peiters, Annette Petti, Monroe Okola, Ed Rossnagel, Paul Peridon Sr., Richard Gaus, Isidro Padilla, Ann Dormody, Jean Chenet, Rosemary Podesta For those who have died: Phyllis McCormack, Ellen Alexander, Frank Mos-ca, Patricia Dacosta

Those in the Armed Services—in these difficult times, let us lift up in prayer for our brave men and women who fight for our freedom all over the world. May God bless them and keep them safe.

WE ARE ON FACEBOOK

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nas, Flatland's and check out our web-

site. www.stthomasaquinasbrooklyn.com

ROSARY SOCIETY ATLANTIC CITY TRIP

The Rosary Society of St. Thomas Aquinas

Parish runs a trip to Resorts Casino in At-

lantic City on the FIRST THURSDAY of eve-

ry month. The bus leaves from in front of St.

Thomas Aquinas Church ( 1550 Hendrickson

St. between Flatlands Ave. and Ave. P.) at

8:30AM. The cost is $40.00, which includes

a bagel for breakfast and a $25.00 bonus

from the Casino. The next trip is scheduled

for Thursday, October 6, 2016 For further

details or to sign up for the trip, please call

Noreen at (718) 253-7824

OFFICE HOURS

Please be aware of the rectory office hours:

Monday—Thursday 9am-12pm & 1pm-8pm

Friday- 9am– 12pm Saturday & Sunday -9am-2pm

Please conduct all parish business during these office hours only

Sports Program News Please visit our website www.stasports.org for Registration Information for Fall 2016!

MASS SCHEDULE TO RESUME Beginning on Monday September 12th 2016 we will resume the following Mass Schedule: Monday at Noon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 6:30am and Noon Friday at Noon Saturday at 8:30am and 5:30pm (Vigil) Sunday at 8:00am; 11:30am and 5:30pm

Diocese of Brooklyn Pilgrimage

in the

Year of Mercy to the

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Washington D.C.

Saturday October 29, 2016

Bus will leave from St. Thomas Aquinas Early Saturday Morning.

Time: 6 AM Sharp

Cost $60 There are only 15 seats available

SAVE THE DATE Caribbean Night- Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 7pm– 11pm in the Msgr. King Hall. Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. Tickets on sale in the church vestibule after all Masses and at the rectory

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND If you know of a parishioner who is unable to attend mass on the weekend, or are un-able to attend yourself, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Mathew at 1-718-253-4404. Ms. Mathew will arrange a visit and then as-sign an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit on a regular basis. Homebound parishioners are very grateful to be able to receive communion in their homes. Please keep our homebound members in your prayers.

BEREAVEMENT SESSIONS There will be no Bereavement sessions during the month’s of July, August & Sep-tember, however if you need to meet and talk on a individual basis please do not hesitate to call 718-253-4404 Ex 16

HELP KEEP YOUR PARISH UP TO DATE!

Summer is time for moving for many fami-lies. If you are new to our parish, please register at the Parish Office. If you have a new address or are moving from the par-ish, please contact the Parish Office as well. We would appreciate it!

PARISH OFFICE TO BE CLOSED In observance of the civil holiday of Labor Day, the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 5th. Please remember that there will be only one Mass on Monday, September 5th at 9:00am. Have a safe holiday weekend!

PILGRIMAGE TO CATHOLIC CUBA

A Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage

To Catholic Cuba

Bishop Octavio Cisneros Spiritual Director

March 24-31, 2017 Join us aboard

Celestyal Cruises With visits to: Our Lady of Cobre, Havana,

Punta Frances, Cienfuegos For a Brochure call

Lucille at Regina Tours 1-800-CATHOLICX208

NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC

CONGRESS

July 3-9th, 2017 $1,366.00pp

(Based on double occupancy)

Price includes: Non-Stop flights

JFK-Orlando All Transfers, Hotel Stay,

2 day Disney Park Entrance, 1 day “Holy Land Experience”

3 days at Congress. For more information on joining us for

Congress Please contact: Eltra– 718-774-3806

Bove Travel– 718-680-5600 1st payment of $150.00 deposit is due

September 15th, 2016 (deposits are Non-refundable)

VICARIATE OF BLACK CATHOLIC

CONCERNS Black Catholic History Month

Convocation. Save the Date

Saturday, November 5, 2016 Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School

710 East 37th Street Brooklyn, NY 11203

10:00am-4:00pm Registration begins at 9:30am

TD BANK BRING CHANGE

CAMPAIGN Support our St. Thomas Aquinas Youth Group by participating in our Bring Change Campaign. On September 2, 2016, you can bring your coin to TD Bank on Flatbush Avenue & Avenue H and donate coin to support St. Thomas Aquinas Youth Group. If you wish there will be a container in the back of church for those who wish to donate but cannot get to that bank that day. TD Bank will match all coin collected and in ad-dition make a donation to our youth group

FAITH FORMATION NEWS

Faith Formation classes for children and teenagers are held on Sundays and Wednesdays. Classes start Wednesday, September 21st , and Sunday, Septem-ber, 25th. There are a few dates specifically set for registrations: Sunday, September 11th , after all Masses, until 2:00pm in the vestibule of the church. Monday, September 12th, 3:30pm-6:00pm in the rectory. Tuesday, September 13 through Thursday, September 15, 9:30am-11:00am and 2:00pm-4:30pm. In the rectory. If these dates and time are not convenient for you, the office is open from9:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-7:30pm. Please stop by and register your child.

PLEASE BE AWARE : NO REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

Sessions for those who are interested to learn more about our catholic way of life, prepare to receive the Sacraments incita-tion, please come and join us on Thursday, September 15, at 7:00pm in the rectory . See if this is what you are looking for, is this for you. For more information please call: Ms. Eliz-abeth Mathew at 718-253-4404 X16

St. Thomas Aquinas

Jubilee Year of Mercy Calendar

Tuesday, September 27-Mercy in

the teachings of the Pope-7:30PM-

Ms. Elizabeth Matthew

Tuesday, October 25- The Corporal

and Spiritual works of Mercy-

7:30PM- Msgr. John Brown

Saturday, October 29-Diocesian Pil-

grimage to the National Shrine of

Immaculate Conception in Washing-

ton, DC ($60pp)

Tuesday, November 8-Confession

the Sacrament of Mercy-7:30PM- Fr.

Dwayne Davis

Saturday, November 12-Pilgrimage

to the Holy Doors of Brooklyn &

Queens

Pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Brooklyn and Queens

Saturday, November 12 *Buses Leave from St. Thomas Aquinas at 6:30 AM

Sharp* 1550 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (Bet Ave. P & Flatlands Ave.)

Join us as we visit the Holy Doors of

Brooklyn and Queens during this Jubilee Year of

Mercy

$35 per person for Pilgrimage or

$65 per person for Pilgrimage and Dinner

(Catered Buffet with Wine at St. Thomas)

Visits to the following Holy Door Sites: St. Gerard Mejella, Hollis Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Astoria Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Brooklyn St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral Basilica of Regina Pacis Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral For More Information Call the Rectory at 718-253-4404 or Speak with a Member of the Vocations/Holy Family Committee