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October 16, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
8320 Old C.R. #54 New Port Richey, FL 34653 Phone 7278320 Old C.R. #54 New Port Richey, FL 34653 Phone 727--372372--8600 Web Page: www.stanpr.org8600 Web Page: www.stanpr.org
Pastor: Pastor: Rev. Michael Lydon Rev. Michael Lydon Associate Pastor: Associate Pastor: Rev. George P. Varkey Rev. George P. Varkey
Deacon: Deacon: Rev. Mr. Melvin DunphyRev. Mr. Melvin Dunphy
STA Early Childhood Center: 376-2330; Bishop Larkin Catholic School (K-8): 862-6981;
Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School: 857-2600
The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 16, 2016
Learning, Living and Sharing the Good News
Roman Catholic Church
NEXT WEEKS GOSPEL LUKE 18:9-14
Jesus addressed this parable to those
who were convinced of their own
righteousness and despised everyone
else. “Two people went up to the temple
area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the
other was a tax collector. The Pharisee
took up his position and spoke this
prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you
that I am not like the rest of humanity --
greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even
like this tax collector. I fast twice a
week, and I pay tithes on my whole
income.’ But the tax collector stood off
at a distance and would not even raise
his eyes to heaven but beat his breast
and prayed, ‘O God, be merciful to me a
sinner.’ I tell you, the latter went home
justified, not the former; for whoever
exalts himself will be humbled, and the
one who humbles himself will be
exalted.”
Led by one of our finest volunteer teachers, faith
formation students offering contributions to Stand
Down! Proof that teaching the faith is not just
about knowledge ... but humble service! Read next
week's Gospel if you need another reminder.
October 16, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings for the Week of Oct. 16, 2016 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13/Ps 121:1-8/2 Tm 3:14--4:2/Lk 18:1-8 Monday: Phil 3:17-4:1/Ps 34:5/John 12:24-26 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:12/Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 126:5/Mt 28:16-20 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:5b/Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:6/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Sir 35:12-14, 16-18/Ps 34:2-3, 17-19, 23/2 Tm 4:6-8, 16-18/Lk 18:9-14
Weekend Readings are at (727) 372-8600
Mass and Devotions Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
(Contemporary) and 5:00 p.m. (LifeTeen™)
Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday
Healing Mass: 7:00 p.m. Monday (September - June)
Holy Rosary after 8:00 a.m. Mass, Mon-Fri, in
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Marian Novena after 8:00 a.m. Mass on Tuesdays
Benediction & Adoration: 1st Fridays 8:30–10:00
a.m. (September – May)
Reconciliation: Saturday 2:30-3:30 p.m. or by appt.
Parish Information Office hours 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday-Friday,
Sunday mornings. Call for information.
Phone: (727) 372-8600 Fax: (727) 372-5712
Website: www.stanpr.org
Emergency Number for Anointing of the Sick:
Nights & Weekends (727) 836-3211
Prayer Line—Marilyn Clausen (727) 376-1740
Administration Business Office Fax: (727) 376-7204
Pastoral Ministries Coordinator: Mary Miller Ext 111
Parish Bookkeeper: Cherise Amundson Ext. 115
Bulletin Editor: Kate Ext. 110
Parish Ministry
Faith Formation Team Leader – Sue Sferra Ext. 132
Faith Formation Assistant – Denise Santos Ext. 112
Middle School (Edge) – Sue Sferra Ext. 132
High School (Life Teen) - Beth DeBella and
Cliff Stodden – Ext. 131
RCIA – Sue Sferra Ext. 132
Music - Dan O’Hara Ext. 128
Parish Council – Linda Meeker 372-8600
Parish Nurse, Ministry to the Sick & Homebound –
Betty West Ext. 116
Sacristan - JoAnn McVeigh Ext. 129
Stewardship – Mary Ellen Taylor Ext. 144
St. Vincent de Paul Society Ext. 142
STA Early Childhood Center
Alicia Mumma, Director – (727) 376-2330
www.staecc.org
Food Pantry: Monday & Thursday
9:30-11:00am & 1:30-3:30pm
Gift Store: Open before/after weekend Masses
Parish Library: Open during office hours and during
“Coffee & Donuts” fellowship hours – Sept. - May
After 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses
Mass Intentions Monday 8:00 a.m. Joan M. Carricato
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. Rose Schiffer
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Vocations
Thursday 8:00 a.m. Robert Bouse
Friday 8:00 a.m. Joseph & Helen Barnett
Saturday 4:00 p.m. Thomas & Vincent
Colucci
6:00 p.m. Charlotte McManus
Sunday 7:00 a.m. Parish Family
8:30 a.m. Jordan Canzone
10:30 a.m. Joseph Mendola
5:00 p.m. Francine Hernann
Bishop Larkin Catholic School
16th Annual Dinner & Auction
November 5th, 2016
Cypress Run Country Club
Games & cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of exciting silent and live
auctions, Las Vegas inspired food, gaming
tables and dancing, all while supporting the
students of Bishop Larkin Catholic School.
You are invited to become a sponsor, place
an ad in our program or purchase tickets to
attend this fun filled event! For more
information please contact fellow St.
Thomas parishioners: Yvonne Acquafredda
at [email protected] or Eva St. Croix at [email protected]
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Parish Calendar
Mon.10/17 7 PM Prayer Group; 7PM Venture Crew
Tues. 10/18 9AM Ladies’ Guild Rosary Makers;
10AM Bereavement Grp;
11AM Bereavement Grp;
6PM Girl Scouts;
6:30PM LT Core Team;
7PM Cont. Choir
Wed. 10/19 9AM Legion of Mary; 10AM SVDP
Mtg; 2PM Women’s Bible Study;
4:45PM K-5; 6:15PM K-5/Edge;
7PM Choir
Thurs. 10/20 10AM Prayer Shawl; 4PM Girl Scouts;
7PM Bible Study;
7PM K of C Social Mtg.
Fri. 10/21 8PM AA-Al-Anon
Sat. 10/22 8AM Reader/EM/Cantor Workshop;
12 PM Parish EM/Reader Training
Sun. 10/23 9AM K-5 & Adults; 12 PM Parish
Picnic/Fall Festival; 4PM LT
Offertory:
Last Weekend—$17,387.75
REMINDER: 2nd Collection this
weekend for Debt Reduction
My Dear Parishioners,
Today’s Gospel
about the widow
who is so persistent
in her prayer isn’t an invitation to ask
God for what we want and expect it to
be answered. Rather, it is an
opportunity to recognize that by
placing our trust in God, through
prayer, things will work out. It’s
about understanding that God doesn’t
follow the rules of our current world;
that “his ways are above our ways”.
It’s about letting go of our control and
letting God take charge of our lives.
I hope to see all of you at our parish
picnic on Oct 23rd. The weather
should be pleasantly cool by then, the
food will be great, the music awesome
and as we always say afterward, “A
good time was had by all”. Tickets
are only $3.00 for adults, children 3
and under are free. We ask you bring
a dish to pass.
Thank you to our Ladies Guild for
their baby shower to benefit the
clients of Solve. We are grateful to an
organization that supports mothers
who choose life, and that is a core
belief when we celebrate baptisms in
the parish, no matter the
circumstances.
God bless you,
Fr. Mike
MASS COUNTS Oct. 8th and 9th
4 pm—402
6 pm—190
7 am—192
8:30 am—291
10:30 am—490
5:00 pm—258
TOTAL 1,823
Thank you all for being here!
Pastor’s Letter
Save the date for our annual parish Fall
Festival to be held Sunday, Oct. 23rd from
noon to 4 in our picnic area. Enjoy music with
Scott Fallon, great burgers and hot dogs cooked
by our Knights, games, contests and more! Fun
for all ages! Watch for more information.
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Open House at Bishop Larkin
on October 19!
Bishop Larkin Catholic School, located at 8408
Monarch Drive in Port Richey, fosters academic
excellence, spiritual growth, creativity and person-
al development in positive and fun-filled class-
rooms for students in Pre-K3, VPK and Kindergar-
ten and Grades 1 through 8. Open House
Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Go to www.bishoplarkin.org or to www.facebook/
BishopLarkin to learn more about this great
school!
THE FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY
NEEDS YOU!!! God does not call the qualified … He qualifies the called!!! Catechists / Volunteers WE STILL NEED WILLING HEARTS TO SERVE IN THIS IMPORTANT MINISTRY!!! Contact the Faith Formation Office for more info!
There will be a blood drive on
October 30th from 8:00 a.m.
until 11:00 a.m.
Next week, we will celebrate World
Mission Sunday. Its theme this year is
“Mercy Changes the World.” Pope Francis
invites the entire Church to support the young
mission dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific
Islands, and parts of Latin America and
Europe, where priests, religious and lay
leaders serve some of the poorest of the poor.
Please keep the Missions in your prayers and
be generous in next week’s collection for the
Society of the Propagation of the Faith.
We are still in need of volunteers for our
receptionist desk one half day a week - morning
or afternoon. Duties are limited to welcoming
people coming into the office and directing them
to the proper staff member. If interested, please
contact Mary Miller at 372-8600, ext 111 or
Bishop Larkin Catholic School
FINAL FRIDAY FUN
October 28, 2016
We invite you to bring children or
grandchildren (ages 3 and 4) to Bishop
Larkin from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. for Fi-
nal Friday Fun. Enjoy a reading activity
in our Media Center and learn more
about the classes and curriculum at our
great school!
Please RSVP to
[email protected] at least one
week prior if you plan to attend.
8408 Monarch Drive, Port Richey FL 34668 727-862-6981
Women’s Bible & Book Study
The Women’s Bible and Book Study
Group has resumed its meetings on
Wednesdays at 2-4:00 PM! Newcomers
are very welcome! Please join us for
fellowship, refreshments and a lively
study of our faith. This year we will be
studying the Gospel According to John
and the Johannine Letters. Please
contact Tina Risso at 727-846-1250 for
more information.
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CATHOLIC FOUNDATION NEW WEBSITE!
The Catholic Foundation invites you to visit our New and Improved website at this link:
http://www.catholicfoundation.org/. As part of this new site, we have also relaunched our
online Gift Planning resources, provided information about our tuition assistance programs for
Catholic schools and shared some great donor stories about why they supported their favorite
ministry through the Foundation. For our parishes or schools with endowment accounts, you
can also check your account balances.
Lots of great information is available today at www.catholicfoundation.org!
CMA WHITE MASS WITH BISHOP LYNCH The Catholic Medical Association’s “Tampa Bay Guild of St. Philomena”, will host its White
Mass on October 29, 2016 with Bishop Robert Lynch at 5:00 pm at Bethany center, Lutz.
Event is held for physicians, medical students, medical residents and other healthcare
professionals in the diocese. Mass followed by dinner with Dr. Wayne Phillips (Scientific
Member of The International Shroud Science Group) presenting “The Shroud of Turin:
Evidence-based Faith”. Dinner cost $45 (med students $20). Register at
www.123signup.com/register?id=nmfsk
Questions: Dr. Hamill 727-785-3445, or [email protected].
Today is Catholic Daughters’ Sunday.
It is a day in which we honor all of our
members throughout the world.
We are a lay organization founded in
New York in 1903, striving to embrace
through the principles of our faith by
working through love in the promotion
of justice, equality and the
advancement of human rights, and
bring dignity to all.
Whether you are looking to renew your
association with us or would like to
learn more about us, please join the
Court of St. Vincent de Paul which
meets the second Thursday of each
month in the Community Room at St.
Thomas at 1:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you.
For further information, contact
Margaret Pistole @ 727-375-9220.
Come join us on Friday, November 4th at
5:30 – 9:30 pm at Spartan Manor in
New Port Richey and learn about
Clostridium difficile (C Diff). This can
be a serious gastrointestinal infection
when individuals have been exposed to
antibiotic therapy or extended stay in a
long-term facility. Tickets are available
through the C Diff Foundation (1-844-
367-2343) or register online through the
website: www.cdifffoundation.org.
Join us this Sunday,
October 16th for a
delicious Pancake
Breakfast from 9 until
noon. Enjoy
pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, hash
browns, juice and coffee for only $5.00 per
adult and $3.00 for children. Sponsored
by our Knights of Columbus.
October 16, 2016 www.stanpr.org [email protected] Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER!
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Readers We will host a DIOCESAN WORKSHOP
For new AND experienced EMHC’s and Readers (at Mass)
Saturday, October 22nd, 8:30—noon. Those already involved in these ministries
are encouraged to attend.
REGISTRATION is NECESSARY Please visit the Parish website: stanpr.org and click on STA EVENTS Or call Jo Ann McVeigh
(727-372-8600 ext. 129) if you do not have internet access or have questions. THANK YOU!
Training for new ministers and readers will take place following the Diocesan
Workshop until approximately 1:30 PM. For our own Parish training that will begin at noon,
please contact Jo Ann Mc Veigh if you have any questions (727-372-8600 ext. 129) or
PLEASE VISIT THE PARISH WEBSITE TO REGISTER
stanpr.org and click on STA EVENTS
Please do so by October 16th or call Jo Ann McVeigh (727-372-8600 ext. 129) if
you do not have internet access or have question.
THANK YOU!
Our St. Vincent DePaul conference here at St. Thomas Aquinas Church needs your help
to make our “Thanksgiving Meals” for families in our community that would have none if
not for you and your generosity. Last year we supplied 118 families in our community
with all the Turkeys and Trimmings to make sure they have a holiday meal. Can you
please help us once again with your donations of any these items to make the very much
needed Thanksgiving meals.
The following items can be placed in our SVDP food collection box in the church narthex
at any time before November 13, 2016.
THANK YOU for all your support, sharing, and generosity.
Cranberry sauce Green Beans
Cake Mixes/ Brownies Corn
Gravy Stuffing
Yams Instant Potatoes
Quick Bread mix Cornbread mix
**We will be packaging and distributing these dinners on the Sunday
before Thanksgiving,so all donations for Turkey Dinners are needed by Sunday,
November 13, 2016.**
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Faith Formation For All! The Formation Staff of St. Thomas Aquinas is privileged to
serve with and for you. 727-372-8600
Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“I lift up my eyes toward the mountains; where shall help come
to me? My help is from the Lord who made heaven and earth.”
From Psalm 121
This is the first of two parables that Jesus tells in Luke 18 about
prayer. This first parable is a lesson in persistence in prayer.
Next Sunday's parable will address attitude in prayer. At first,
this parable might seem to show prayer as “nagging” God for what
we want … that is NOT the point. God is nothing like the judge in
the parable, worn down by requests and coerced to respond. As
we hear the description of the judge being corrupt and unjust, we
know God is neither of these things. That helps us to understand
Jesus’ message - if even an unjust judge responds to the
persistence of the widow, how much more will God listen to our
prayers. God really wants to hear our needs - and always wants to
respond with generous, unconditional love. Never give up on Him.
He never gives up on us!
The sacrament of Baptism is a Grace …
beginning the path to faith & all other
sacraments. It is a privilege to help
parents, grandparents and godparents
prepare for this gift. Our next preparation
session is THIS Wednesday October
19th at 6:30PM in the parish hall.
SAVE THE DATE: NEXT SUNDAY OCTOBER 23rd! We invite families to participate in the many fun
festivities during our Parish Fall Festival (from noon-4)! Enjoy this day filled with food, fellowship a GREAT TIME!!!
WEEKLY CLASSROOM
SESSIONS ARE IN FULL SWING!!!
Faith Formation is for ALL … please
register your family and join us!!!
Contact [email protected] for more info
Weekly Sessions:
Sundays 9:00-10:15AM
CHILDREN’S LITURGY is offered during
10:30 Mass
HIGH SCHOOL LIFE NIGHTS Sunday
following 5PM Mass
Wednesdays 4:45-6:00PM
Wednesdays 6:15-
7:30PME
+ EDGE MIDDLE
SCHOOL
