Saint Thomas Church 99 Bristol Street, Southington, CT 06489-4599
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:35).”
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM (Church)
Sunday: 7:30AM & 10:00AM (Church)
Weekday Mass Schedule Monday & Tuesday: 7:30AM (Chapel) Thursday & Friday: 12:10PM (Chapel) Saturday Morning: 8:00AM (Chapel)
Our Parish Mission Statement
We, the Roman Catholic faithful of St. Thomas parish, nourished by God’s Word and by the
Sacraments, welcome and serve the Family of God. Through evangelization, education, and spiritual
development, we demonstrate the true meaning of God’s love by living in the image of Christ.
Sunday, July 8, 2018
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Rectory Office
Phone: 860-628-4713 Fax: 860-628-7341 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Sites: www.stthomassouthington.org www.facebook.com/groups/104009621923
St. Thomas Convent
Address: 20 Eden Place Southington, CT Phone: 860-621-1904
Office of Religious Education
Phone: 860-628-9679 E-mail: [email protected]
Southington Catholic School
Address: 133 Bristol Street Southington, CT Phone: 860-628-2485 Web Site: www.southingtoncathlolicschool.org
SATURDAY, JULY 7—Weekday
8:00AM Marjorie J. Combs— Requested by Tom & Shirley Saccoman
4:00PM Raymond Deryniaski Requested by MaryAnn & Family
SUNDAY, JULY 8—14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30AM Bruno & Mary Brunalli Requested by Marta Brunalli
10:00AM Vance Lenzi—Birthday Remembrance Requested by his Wife Shirley and Children
MONDAY, JULY 9—Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest,
and Companions, Martyrs
7:30AM The Parishioners of Saint Thomas
TUESDAY, JULY 10—Weekday
7:30AM Parishioners whose funerals were in June:
Antonietta Votino, Bruce Bailey, Marilyn
Bastek, Anthony Palmieri, Yvon Gendreau
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11—Saint Benedict, Abbot
NO MASS ON WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAY, JULY 12—Weekday
12:10PM Saverio Mercaldi, Mr & Mrs Guiseppe &
Francesca Zacchia, Guiseppe & Rosa Izzo, and
Thomas Zacchia Requested by Mr & Mrs Guarino Zacchia
FRIDAY, JULY 13—Saint Henry
12:10PM William Wright, Jr.—Requested by Verna Perugini
SATURDAY, JULY 14—St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin
8:00AM Parishioners of Saint Thomas
4:00PM Robert Gionfriddo—Birthday Requested by his Wife Marion
SUNDAY, JULY 15—15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30AM Ferdinand Simone Family Requested by Tom & Marie DelSanto
10:00AM Harry White, Sr. —Requested by his Family
Parish Staff
Priests Rev. Joseph R. Cronin—Pastor [email protected] Rev. John E. Cockayne—(Senior Status)
Deacons Angelo J. Coppola—(Senior Status) Vincent J. Raby
Music Ministry Emil Kopcha—Director Kathy Kopcha—Assistant
Office Manager Heidi Malley
Business Manager Marc Ingriselli
Trustees Susan Howard Stanley Maigarie
Plant Manager Casey Potthoff
Custodial Staff Daniel Conant Bonnie Guimond Marty Lopatosky Harry Masterbone
Director of Religious Ed. Sr. Marie Roccapriore, MPF
Southington Catholic School
Principal Eileen Sampiere
Office Manager Loretta Putala
Advancement Director Mary Alexander
Sanctuary Candles Church: Paul Pieciuk,Jr.
Requested by his Family
Chapel: For World Peace
Rectory Office Hours Monday—Friday 8AM-4PM
Father Joe’s Notes My dear friends,
It hardly seems possible, but I’ve been here in the
parish just over a year now. I am no longer the new
kids in town. A year ago, I had no idea what to expect
when I arrived. You didn’t know me
at all, and I am sure there were doubts
and fears of what might come. Well,
after a year, we have gotten to know
each other. Now that that I have
made the year can’t help but look
back and see what has happened.
We have done a great deal togeth-
er. I am happy to report that the Bi-
ble study group really thrived this
year. We were able to study letters
from St. Paul and St. James getting
insight into to the earliest days of the
Church. In the church, we were able to get the presid-
ers chair in a position where I can actually see the con-
gregation, and we have new vestments. Liturgically,
we worked to engage young children and families. The
rectory office is now handicapped accessible, thanks to
the ramp that went in two weeks ago. The Thanksgiv-
ing baskets and sock drive were remarkable successes
helping our brothers and sisters in need. Southington
Catholic School continues to progress in its mission,
and thanks to the generosity of some of our parishion-
ers, it was able to begin a new endowment fund to en-
sure the long term support of education. We have even
begun a revamped Stewardship Committee to work
with our many ministries to enrich then and help them
grow, while also striving to enliven the whole parish
community. It has been a very good and productive
year in ministry.
Since arriving at St. Thomas Parish, I have seen
the many good works you continue to do. You have
completed funding the construction of maternity clinic
and medical personnel housing in Uganda. Your sup-
port of Vincent Raby over his many
years of studies bore fruit at his ordi-
nation. Gratefully, he has been as-
signed to ministry here. Deacon An-
gelo, though officially retired, con-
tinues to work hard with altar serv-
ers, serving funerals, and on our lit-
urgy committee. The Eucharistic
Ministers continue to be a support to
homebound parishioners, letting
them know we care for them. The
many prayer groups gather to praise
the Lord and find ways to make a
difference in the community. Reli-
gious Education is providing formation to our young
people. Parishioners do their part to staff Bread for
Life and keep it stocked and feeding people in need.
This is an active, thriving parish.
I look forward to many years serving you as with
minister together. We can’t know what the future holds,
but there is no need to fear. With the Spirit guiding us,
we can truly walk in the ways of Christ. I expect we
will continue to do the work to create a welcoming faith
community for our brothers and sister. Look at what
we have done together over this past year. Let’s keep
up the good work and journey together with our God.
Hopefully yours in Christ, Fr. Joe
Question: Father, why did we celebrate the Feast of Saint
John the Baptist’s birth on a Sunday?
Answer: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist is a Solemnity.
They are highest ranking feast days of on the Church
calendar. If one of those solemnities falls on a Sunday in
Ordinary Time, it trumps the Sunday celebration. Feasts like
All Saints Day, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
or the feast of SS. Peter & Paul do this. Should a solemnity
fall during a Sunday in a special Church season (Advent,
Christmas, Lent, or Easter), then the Sunday of the season
trumps the solemnity. The continuity of those Sundays in
important, and so they take priority. So, if the Immaculate
Conception, Annunciation, or St. Joseph’s Day falls on a
Sunday, those solemnities are moved to the following day
Ask Father
Readings for the Week of July 8, 2018
Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/
Mk 6:1-6a
Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
8a]/Mt 9:18-26
Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9-10 [
9a]/Mt 9:32-38
Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [4b]/
Mt 10:1-7
Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16 [4b]/
Mt 10:7-15
Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 and 17 [17b]/
Mt 10:16-23
Saturday: Is 6:1-8/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Mt 10:24-33
Parish Information Prayers / Devotions
Holy Hours In the chapel—rectory basement
Tuesdays: 11:00AM—Noon (for vocations)
Thursdays: 11:00AM—Noon (with Benediction)
Eucharistic Adoration In the chapel—rectory basement
Thursdays 8:00AM—11:00AM
Miraculous Medal Novena In the chapel—rectory basement
Tuesdays at 7:00PM
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Bible Study Group
We have completed our study for this year. We will
begin a new study in September when we will study the
Book of Genesis. All are welcome to join us.
Thursdays at 1:30PM—Chapel (Rectory basement)
Thursdays at 7:00PM—School Cafeteria
(The classes cover the same material—you need only attend one)
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St. Thomas Cemetery
If you or your family are looking to purchase a plot or
niche in the columbarium, give us a call in the rectory
office. We will have our Plant Manager, Casey Pottoff,
meet with you and explain the options for graves and
markers. Please, call the rectory to schedule a meeting.
Sacraments
Baptism Parents, contact the rectory to schedule a
baptism. There’s a preparation meeting for
parents having their first child baptized.
RCIA—Adult Sacraments If you’ve never been baptized or you belong to another
denomination and want to join the Catholic Church, we
can help you! Any Baptized Catholic adult who hasn’t
received other Sacraments, we can help you. Call us!
Reconciliation We hear Confessions on Saturday afternoons from
3:00PM until 3:30 PM in the reconciliation room in the
church, or call Father Joe to make an appointment.
Marriage The Archdiocese of Hartford requires a minimum of
six months for marriage preparation. Couples should
contact Father Joe at the rectory to schedule a meeting.
Sacrament of the Sick Should you, or someone you know, need an anointing,
please call Father Joe at the rectory to schedule a visit.
Homebound / Hospital Please, contact the rectory if you or
a family member is homebound or in
the hospital. We can arrange for a
Eucharistic Minister to bring you the
Blessed Sacrament at home.
Sponsor Certificates
They are available in the church sacristy or in the
rectory office. You must be an active parishioner,
registered with our parish for 6 months or more. The
use of the envelope system helps us in verifying that
you’re an active parishioners here. You must also
have completed your Sacraments of Initiation and be
in a valid marriage. If you have question, call us.
New Parishioners
Welcome to St. Thomas! We are delighted to have
you join our parish family. Introduce yourself to
Father or the Deacon after Mass. Parish registration
forms are available in the sacristy and the rectory
office. Take one for the entire family, and a separate
form for each family member. Once completed, mail
them to us or drop them in the collection basket.
Collections for July 1st were not available
when the bulletin was sent to print.
† Southington Catholic School †
St. Thomas Religious Ed.
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Do you have a child who has not made any or
all of his or her sacraments? We will have a
class, beginning this fall, for any child who
needs to prepare for Baptism, Reconciliation,
and First Holy Communion. It’s not too late.
We can help. We are enrolling students from
4th grade through high school for special
sacramental help. Call Sister Marie for info!
Get on board with us! Registering for the
2018-2019 school year!!
There is still time to
get on board with
Southington Catholic
School—Fall 2018!
The Admissions Office
at Southington Catholic
School will continue to
accept registrations over
the summer months. Call 860-628-2485 to arrange a
Happy Summer! Throughout the school year,
the first grade students at Southington Catholic
School donated to the Southington Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry acknowledged that the
hundreds of pounds of nonperishable foods they
donated will help at risk families in our
community throughout the summer months.
Faith in action!
Congratulations! Southington Catholic
School has proudly announced the Honor
Roll for the third trimester:
High Honors: Ana Maria Cawley, Julia
Clough, Daniel Cawley, Savannah Haggerty,
Emily Heath, Riley Wichman and Alexander
Clough.
Honors: Gabriella Castonguay, Adriana
Raymond, Riley Wagner, Cassidy Wichman,
Ava Bagdasarian, Isabel Esposito, Jonathan
Blatchley, Lauren Bush, Matthew Doherty,
Dominic Oakes, Daniella Salzillo, Samuel
Yang. Matteus Abastillas, Aidan DeGrandis,
Ariana Johnson, Leah Petruzzi, Nicole
Raymond, Logan Rembish, Emily Tornberg,
Tyler Benoit, Aidan Desaulniers, Alora
Johnson, Trinity Muro and Donato Salzillo.
Altar Flowers The floral arrangements in our sanctuary
enhance our liturgical setting. The donation
or flowers is $100.00. If you would like to
sponsor or dedicate the floral arrangements
in memory of someone, please contact the
rectory. The dedication and donation will
be acknowledged in the bulletin that week.
This Week’s Flowers: Vance Lenzi—Birthday Remembrance
Online Giving
Online giving has been updated
with improvements for our donors,
including an easier to use
interface, and a quicker way to
donate specific funds. Online
giving is a great way to support
our parish. Signing up is easy if you can use a
computer, tablet, or smartphone. Go to our
webpage: www.stthomassouthington.org and click
the Online Giving Logo. To keep costs down, we
ask that you make your donations scheduled for
Saturday or Sunday. For online support, call
them at 1-800-348-2886, Ex. 2. THANKS!
Xavier High School
Summer Camps
There will be 10
different camps for
middle school boys
throughout the month of
July. 8 different sport
camps for football,
soccer, baseball, lacrosse,
running, crew, wrestling,
and strength/conditioning and 2 enrichment camps
featuring science, engineering, robotics, problem
solving, building, and programing activities. You can
learn more about the offerings and register
at www.xavierhighschool.org/summer.
RCIA Class is being formed
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or
know someone who is? Are you a baptized
Catholic, but you never received your other
Sacraments? We can help!
We will be forming a new
group for our RCIA group
(Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults). This class will
prepare people for baptism,
reception in the faith, and
Confirmation at the Easter
Vigil. Call the rectory with
questions or to register.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The annual school supplies drive will take place at all Masses on the weekends of July 21/22 and July 28/29. Suggested items include: backpacks, binders, folders, notebooks, book covers, pens, pencils,, erasers, crayons, markers, etc. Donations may be deposited in the bins at each entrance of the church. All items will be donated to Southington Social Services for students in need. Thank you for your generous support.
Italian Rosary Society
The Italian Rosary
Society will meet in the
Parish Center on
Tuesday, July 10th at
7:30pm. We would like
to invite anyone who
would like to pray the
Rosary in Italian to join
us. For further
information just contact
Antoinette Barbato at
860-302-0228.
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Manor Inn 860-628-9877 Manorinnrestaurant.com
Al Joy Tire Service 860-628-2728
Youssef B. Khawaja, MD Internal Medicine & Endocrinology
860-621-9353
Giovanni’s Pizzeria 860-621-2299
www.giovannisofsouthington.com
Plantsville Funeral Home 860-621-4656
www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com
Steve’s Family Restaurant 860-621-7116
Ragozzino’s Deli & Catering 860-621-6979
Serfafino Pharmacy, INC 860-628-7979
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Waste Material Trucking Company, INC Residential & Commercial 860-747-6816
D’Amato Construction Company, INC General Contractors 860-583-3489
Patrick Baker & Sons Religious goods and supplies
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Bill’s Auto Body Clinic, INC 860-628-8627
V.Nanfito Remodeling & Repairs 860-621-6898
CV Tool Company 860-621-0494
Catholic Match.com/CT
ATD Home Security 1-888-862-6429
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Volpe & Sons Automotive 860-628-0067
Della Porta EyeCare, LLC 860-582-0702 www.bristoleyes.com
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NEW DAY PROGRAM FOR BEREAVED
Autumn 2018
St Thomas Church will conduct a bereavement seminar beginning September 5, 2018. Anyone grieving the death of a loved one is encouraged to enroll and participate at no cost. The New Day process, developed by Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien, OP, will be used. Participants will
meet each Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 pm for 10 consecutive weeks. This process has been very successful in helping the bereaved transition to life without their loved one. During each meeting, participants work through one element of the grieving process using prayer, reflection, sharing and journaling. Everything that is shared during the meetings is held confidential. For more information or to enroll please call Deacon Vinny Raby 860-628-9425 or you may call the Parish office 860-628-4713.
STEWARDSHIP
COMMITTEE
St. Thomas Parish has
formed a Stewardship
Committee and is
looking for some
parishioners who may
be interested to take
part in this ministry.
Stewardship in the
Church is recognizing
that we all have gifts
from God, and we must
use these gifts to serve God and our community as
we live our Faith. The Stewardship Committee will
meet to discuss and develop programs, ministries
and/or events for the parish to best identify and
utilize our gifts and talents. If you are new to the
parish, this may be a great way for you to get
involved, introduce you to the current ministries at
St. Thomas and meet new people. The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday, July 9th at 7:00pm in the
Parish Center. If you are interested please call
Kathleen Baldwin at 860-628-8465.