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ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH August 4, 2019
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Rev. Bill Devine, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Jason Giombetti, Parochial Vicar
[email protected] Deacon Leo Donoghue [email protected] David Campo, Seminarian [email protected]
Parish Office Staff Peter Vitagliano, Business Manager [email protected] Aaron Durocher, Pastoral Associate [email protected] Tina Larson, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Parish Office 103 Center St, Bridgewater MA 02324 Hours | Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone | 508.697.9528 - Fax | 508.279.1859
Faith Formation Office Staff Phone | 508.697.3652
Marie Masaitis Faith Formation Coordinator, Grades 1-6 [email protected] Kristine Smith, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
St. Basil, The Catholic Center 122 Park Ave., Bridgewater MA 02324 Rev. Jason Giombetti, Campus Chaplain [email protected] Amber Ezeani, Campus/Youth Minister [email protected] Phone | 857.400.6554
PARISH INFORMATION
SUNDAY MASS
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Saturday Vigil | 4:00 p.m. Sunday | 7:45 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m.
St. Basil Chapel Sunday | 10:00 a.m.
* 5:00 Mass resumes on September 1st.
DAILY MASS
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Monday - Saturday | 9:00 a.m.
CONFESSION
St. Thomas Aquinas Church Saturday | 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Saturday | 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment
MASS SCHEDULE
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 4, 2019
MISSIONARY COOPERATIVE PLAN SPECIAL COLLECTION
Last weekend Msgr. Jerome Feudjio from the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands spoke at all Masses asking for our support to assist the parishes/programs in his diocese. Due to the extreme heat, we understand that Mass attendance has been low. Due to that, we have extended this special collection through Friday, August 9th. If you are interested in contributing to this collection, please make a check payable to St. Thomas Aquinas and notate “Virgin Islands” on the memo line. Per Msgr. Feudjio, any money donated will assist in the following areas:
Thank you in advance for any support you are able to give!
Welcome Aaron Durocher… As previously mentioned, we are pleased to welcome Aaron as our new pastoral associate. Aaron is assuming the responsibility for supporting and coordinating all our present ministries and developing new ministries that respond to the needs and goals within our parish and beyond. Additionally, he will facilitate Bible Study opportunities and Adult Education Classes. He will be based at St. Basil Chapel. Also, please join us in congratulating Aaron and his wife on the recent birth of their second son, Aiden!
- Fr. Bill
Providing Food & Shelters Supporting Catholic Schools Supporting Religious Sisters
Supporting Vocations Church & Evangelization Resources Priests' Needs
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 4, 2019
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP WEEKENDS September 7th - 8th & September 14th - 15th
Tables will be set up after all of the Masses at St. Thomas and St. Basil detailing our ministries. You will have the opportunity to talk with ministry heads and sign up to volunteer. In addition, parish staff will be in the lower church and at the chapel for all volunteers to complete the required paperwork (CORIs and Code of Conduct acknowledgements) as well as register for VIRTUS training. If you are a renewing volunteer or know you plan to volunteer, you may see Tina in the parish office Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to complete your paperwork ahead of time.
YOUTH MINISTRY HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Harbor Cruise - Tuesday, August 13th Meet other high schoolers from the area parishes on Boston Harbor! High School students only.
Please register online at www.stthomasaquinas.com on the Youth Ministry page. $20 per person.
LIFT - Saturday, August 17th Join us at LaSalette Shrine for Mass at 4:00 followed by a BBQ and praise and worship music.
We will depart from St. Thomas Aquinas. Stay tuned for specific details!
Movie Nights - Friday, August 23rd and August 30th
Join us for Friday Family Movie Nights at 6:00 p.m. complete with popcorn and soda, in the rectory backyard! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Everyone had a great time on our recent tubing trip down the Farmington River in Connecticut!
Time to Register for Faith Formation Classes! Faith Formation Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is in full swing!! Please follow
the steps outlined below to register your child for classes and contact Kristine in the Faith Formation Office.
Step 1: Using a desktop or laptop computer, go to boston.parishsoftfamilysuite.com. Mobile phones will not work
for this process. Log In using the credentials you created when opening your “My Own Church” account. If you cannot log
in, please click “Forgot Password” and reset your password.
Step 2: Click on the “My Own Church” link. Go to the “My Family” tab at the top. Click on Edit Details. Fill in all data related to your family, your children especially, by clicking “Family Details.” Please fill in as
much information about your children as you can. This will help with later communications. Please note that if your student is not entered into your family profile, you will not be able to register him/her for classes.
Save your changes when you are done. Click the “Home” tab.
Step 3:
Click the “Faith Formation” tab at the top. Select On Line Registration to the left. Select term (2019-2020). Choose your student’s name to add your student. Select grade. Indicate any special needs required. Select a first, second and third choice for classes. Classes are capped at 15 students per teacher but if more
volunteers step forward, we could open a second class for the same grade on popular dates and times. Repeat these same steps for each child you wish to add. Hit Submit to complete the data entry portion of the Registration Process.
(PLEASE NOTE: Your registration is NOT complete until you pay for your registration in the next step. Your class selections will NOT be booked until we receive payment for your registration.)
Step 4: Click the “Home” tab at the top. Click the “My Offerings” Tab. Click On-Line Giving. To pay for classes, you will be taken to a separate website called WESHARE. Please complete all data fields and pay for your student(s) in order for your
registration to be considered complete.
ISSUES OR QUESTIONS? Contact Kristine in the Faith Formation office: 508-697-3652 [email protected]
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 4, 2019
CATHOLIC HEART WORK CAMP MISSION TRIP
During the Catholic Heart Work Camp we all learned that there's another side to us than the vague appearance everyone can see on the outside. Rather we all have a giant heart for Jesus on the inside, and everyone one of us dedicated all of our energy and time to help those that needed service. For example, I never knew that I was a good painter until the mission trip. In addition I was blessed to have such a great work team. We were open about everything we did and formed a strong bond. The religious aspect of the trip was completely mesmerizing. I had faith in God but I never thought it was as strong as it was during the entire week. In conclusion, I extremely enjoyed this mission trip and would one hundred percent do it again.
I really enjoyed getting closer with my friends from home, God and new friends. My trip was overall awesome and I loved helping out people in need who really needed help. It made me realize how lucky I really am to have a house with heating, air conditioning, hot showers, electricity, etc. I loved serving God and would definitely love to do this again next year.
This was my second mission trip and it was just as good as the first, if not better. It helped me grow in my faith and help others around the Charleston area. It also showed me how blessed we are to have the simple things that others don’t. The mission trip is always a highlight of my year and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
- Ryan Ourique - Jake Martin
- Tristan McDonough
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…
Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come together with a group to learn more about our Catholic faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting. For more information, please contact Deacon Leo at [email protected].
St. Basil Chapel News
The 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Basil Chapel resumes on Sunday, September 1, 2019.
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 4, 2019
We will continue to highlight testimonials from our volunteers who travelled to Charleston, SC as part of Catholic Heart Work Camp. As you will read, lives were changed on this trip, not only for the people of Charleston receiving our help, but for the volunteers who participated. Again, thank you all for your generosity because without you, these faith-filled young adults and chaperones would not have been able to take part in this amazing experience.
August 4 ~ 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
“…rest, eat, drink, be merry!” Sounds appealing, right! But Paul is wise and kind to caution us as he cautioned the Colossians in the second reading to “Seek what is above… Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly” We are called to be in the world, but not of the world. In fact, our task is to sanctify the world around us. Difficult? Sure. But not impossible – remember, with God all things are possible. This week make a concerted effort to ‘seek what is above.’ Try to add just five minutes to your daily prayer time with God who is just waiting to hear from you.
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WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 7:45 a.m.
MONDAY, AUGUST 5 9:00 a.m.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 9:00 a.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
9:00 a.m. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
4:00 p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
12:00 p.m.
Mary Edwards O’Keefe Margaret Baczek Holy Souls in Purgatory NO DAILY MASS HERE - Mass available at St. Ann’s in West Bridgewater James Kelly - 15th Anniversary Peggy Sotera Edmund Tuholski, Sr. - 12th Anniversary
WEEKLY DEVOTIONS
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., lower church
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY 1st Saturday of the month 10:00 a.m., lower church
DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., lower church
SACRAMENTS If you are seeking more information about the Sacraments, or wish to schedule an appointment, please call the parish to speak with a priest at 508-697-9528.
BAPTISM If you wish to have your child Baptized, or to receive the Sacrament yourself, please call the parish office to request an appointment with a priest or deacon. Baptisms are ordinarily celebrated each month on the 2nd
& 4th Sunday at 1:30 p.m. or during Sunday Mass. Dates are subject to change.
Baptism Preparation Class is required.
MARRIAGE If you wish to be married in our parish, please call the parish office to request an appointment with a priest at least eight months in advance. Marriage Preparation course is required.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you wish to receive the sacraments at home or in the hospital due to illness, handicap or age, please contact the parish office at 508-697-9528.
NEXT BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Center - Adults Only.
“A time to heal…”
Elaine Phaneuf Barbara Prociccini Andrea Proffetty Camden Rivers
Olivia Rivers Dan Sante Mary Shea Sarah Silvia
Claire Sullivan Betty Tarentino
Anna Vrana Herbert Wolfer
Alexis Zutaut Jason and Nicole
Zutaut
PRAYER LIST
“A time to die…”
PFC Christopher Ahl, USA 1st LT. Jeffrey Boyle, USMC
2nd LT Stephen Campo. USMC CPT John Costantino, USA
GEN Joseph F. Dunford, USMC CAPT Karen Chouinard Holliday, USMC
“A time for peace…”
Edward Albert Carolyn Allen Jean Andrade Jeffery Bean
Jean-Marie Boustani Kim Sweetman-
Carmello Kathy Connelly
Eric Costa Michael Crowley
Sue Dickow Baby Everleigh
Peter Farrell Anita Fuller Lee Fuller
Joseph Giombetti
Bruce Gordon Dr. Francis Gendreau
Jonathan Huckvale James Kane
Deidre Keane Thomas Keane Gerry Gesner
Jim Lema Kaleena McHardy
Sean McHardy Steve McLaren Mary McClay
Charles Monastere Ray Mouradian
Bob O’Hare Chris Perry
SGT Brandon Jamieson, USA CPL D.J. Jamieson, USA
PFC Christopher O'Leary, USA Staff SGT Kelly O'Leary, USA
SPC Peter O'Leary, USA MGEN Eric M. Smith USMC
THE 2ND COLLECTION
THIS WEEK NO SECOND COLLECTION AUGUST 3 & 4
NEXT WEEK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AUGUST 10 & 11
Daily Mass is held Monday-Saturday at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated below.
SUMMARY 7/23- 7/29 ST. THOMAS ST. BASIL TOTAL
Weekly Collection $ 5,209 $ 418 $ 5,627
Online Giving (WeShare) $ 921 $ 595 $ 1,516
TOTAL $ 6,130 $ 1,013 $ 7,143
Doris Hertz Claire O’Rourke
Loretta Ring Paula Simon
Joseph Wyndham
“A time to be born…”
If you or someone you know needs to be visited or added to this prayer list, please contact
Tina in the parish office.
Everleigh Derbyshire Valerie Lawlor
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