April 2, 2017 • Fifth Sunday of Lent

Pastoral Associate for

Elementary Catechetics:

Tracey Hann

School Principal:

Mr. Michael Petrillo

DIRECTOR OF LITURGICAL

MUSIC MINISTRIES:

Nancy A. Cardone

Assistant Liturgical

Music MinisterS:

Kimberley Mesiti

Pastoral Associate for Family

& Adult Formation Ministries:

Robert P. Miller

Coordinator of Youth Ministry:

Mr. Timothy Dennin

FINANCE CHAIRMEN:James McKittrick, Finance Council

Patrick DeCotiis, Finance Committee

St. Thomas the ApostleSt. Thomas the ApostleRoman Catholic ChurchRoman Catholic Church

Rectory/Parish Center: (973) 338-9190 . Fax: (973) 338-4224 . Religious Education: (973) 338-7400School: (973) 338-8505 . Convent: (973) 338-9118

Address: 60 Byrd Avenue, Bloomfi eld, NJ 07003 . Website: www.stachurchbloomfi eld.comFacebook: Saint Thomas the Apostle Church Twitter: @stachurchnj

Eucharistic Liturgy

Saturday Eve: 5:00pm

Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am & 12:00 Noon

Weekdays: 7:30, & 11:30am

Saturday Mornings: 8:30am Only

Holy Days:7:30, 11:30am & 7:30pm

Holidays: 8:30am Only

Sacrament of Reconciliation:(Penance/Confessions)

Saturday: 11:00am

Marian Devotions:

MondaysNovena Prayer 11:30am Mass

Liturgy of the Word

With Children:Sundays: 10:30am Mass

September - June

Catholic Community

ServicesOffering Social

Service Assistance1(800) CCS-7413

Fax: 596-3735

Rev. Charles J. Miller, M. Div., PastorParochial Vicar: Rev. Antonio T. Sarento, M.Div. In Residence: Rev. John F. Gordon, M.Div., V.F.

PERMANENT DEACONS:Deacon Albert H. Tizzano • Deacon Thomas J. Coyle • Deacon Brian J. Murphy

Deacon Dennis J. Besida, Retired

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Fifth Sunday of Lent Masses for the Week

Sunday, April 2 7:30 am Mark Allan Groendyk – Friend

9:00 am Stephanie M. San Philip - Friend

10:30 am Frank & Catherine Gallo - Family

12:00 pm For The People

Monday, April 3

7:30 am Mary Margaret Tizzano – Bequest

11:30 am Sister Joan Moore – Friend

Tuesday, April 4

7:30 am Stella Chan – Friend

11:30 am Robert Imfeld – Wife

Wednesday, April 5

7:30 am McIntyre Family – Bequest

11:30 am Thomas Vangieri – Family

Thursday, April 6 7:30 am Kevin Stewart – Family

11:30 am Teresa & Varick Maggiolo – Family

Friday, April 7

7:30 am Thomas Owens – Bequest

11:30 am Muir Family – Family

Saturday, April 8

8:30 am For The People

Sunday, April 9

Saturday, April 8

5:00 pm Theresa Candido – Family

Sunday, April 9

7:30 am

9:00 am Virginia Mandra – Family

10:30 am Joann Matturro – Family

12:00 pm Ernest & Philomena Cordasco &

Joseph Bianchi, Sr.

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Albert Ostering, Joseph Catalano, Nancy Salerno, Marian Palagano,

Kiran Fernando, Diane Guagliarda, Virginia Fallan, Libera Peccinno

REST IN PEACE

Alba Quaresimo, Alfred Etinger

View this bulletin online at: http://stachurchbloomfield.com/bulletin

April 2, 2017

As we did last week, we are reading today from the Gospel of John. In today's Gospel, the healing of the man born blind invites us to focus on the physical and spiritual aspects of sight and light. In the first part of today's Gospel, we hear Jesus' response to a prevalent belief of his time: that misfortune and disability were the result of sin. That belief is why Jesus is asked the question of whose sin caused the man's blindness—his own or his parents'. Jesus does not answer directly, but instead gives the question an entirely different dimension—through this man's disability, God's power will be made manifest. Jesus then heals the man. The healing is controversial because Jesus heals on the Sabbath. The Pharisees, the religious authorities of Jesus' time, understood that the law of Moses forbade work (including healing) on the Sabbath. They also have trouble believing that Jesus performed a miracle. To determine whether the man was really born blind, the Pharisees question him and his parents. The man challenges the leaders of the synagogue about their assessment of the good that Jesus has done. In turn, they expel the man for questioning their judgment. The final revelation and moment of enlightenment comes when the man born blind encounters Jesus again. Having heard the news of his expulsion, Jesus seeks out the man born blind and reveals himself to him as the Son of Man. In this moment, the man born blind shows himself to be a man of faith and worships Jesus. Jesus replies by identifying the irony of the experience of many who encounter Jesus: Those who are blind will now see, and those who think they now see will be found to be blind. As in last week's Gospel about Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, today's reading has many allusions to Baptism. The washing of the man in the pool of Siloam is a prototype for Christian Baptism. Through the man's encounter with Jesus, the man born blind is healed, his sight is restored, and his conversion to discipleship begins. The man born blind gradually comes to a greater understanding about who Jesus is and what it means to be his disciple, while the Pharisees (those who should see) are the ones who remain blind.

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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 19 compared to the budget amount for the year.

The break even date is June 30, 2017. The amount needed

each week is $17,630 and the amount collected last weekend

was $17,122.

Budget Amount Year to Date Remaining Amount $881,500 $616,511 $264,989

The year to date amount is negative by $35,799 as of week number 37 in our budget year.

CHRISTMAS Collection $75,853 vs. Budget $76,000

Calendar Raffle Winners Week 7 75 Mimi Sileshi Bloomfield 75 Cecilia Marra Nutley 75 Jose Valara Parsippany 50 Anna & Anthony Aversa North Bergen 75 Marcela Vanegas Paterson 75 Barbara & Richard Dougherty Belleville Agustin Rodriguez Orlando

EASTER BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE

MONDAY APRIL 3rd at 5pm

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

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Missed the Ministry Fair?

Need more information?

Please complete return to the parish center ATTN: Jim McKittrick or leave with an usher or a greeter.

Name:______________________

Phone:______________________

Email:______________________

Ministry / Group Check Here

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Choir Adult / Gabriel Choir /

Children Choir / Instrumentalists

Confirmation

Eucharistic Ministers

Friday Night Small Christian Community

Greeters

Holy Name Society

Lectors

Men’s Cornerstone

Men's Scripture Readings

Prayer Shawls Pre-Cana Team Religious Education Respect Life Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)

Rosary Confraternity September Club Spiritual Direction Ushers Wellness Committee Women’s Small Christian Community

Youth Group Include your talents or interests or other ministry you would like more information about:

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH

60 BYRD AVENUE BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07003

SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE

GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE

We invite you to join us for a series of three

sessions of mutual sharing & support in a

spiritual, caring, confidential setting.

Our Mission:

Provide a Christ-centered group experience

Offer spiritual& emotional support

a caring, compassionate, confidential

atmosphere

2017 session dates: Sundays 12:00 noon– 1:15 p.m.

April 23 April 30 & May 7

Meetings held: Parish Center, St. James Room

Registration required.

Please contact Parish Center -

973-338-9190

All calls are confidential.

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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 the

Apostle Parish. To be eligible for this service, you

must be a registered member of St. Thomas, at least

62 years of age or disabled, not actively employed

and require no more forms and schedules than those

listed below.

Income tax returns will be prepared by

experienced tax preparers who are active members

of the Holy Name Society, volunteering their time

and talent in the spirit of stewardship.

Income tax returns will be limited to the

following forms and schedules and excludes any

returns involving the affordable care act;

FEDERAL FORMS 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ FEDERAL SCHEDULES A, B, D, AND R.

NJ STATE FORMS 1040NJ & NJ SCHEDULE B

The tax preparation process for each individual

or married couple will include an interview, review

of your 2015 tax return and turnover of your tax

documents (1099’s). Completed Forms will be

ready in about a week.

TAX PREPARERS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH CENTER EVERY FRIDAY (EXCEPT GOOD FRIDAY):

10 AM TO NOON FEBRUARY 17 THROUGH APRIL 14TH . NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY!

ELEVATOR WILL BE ON

Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection ALL MEN are invited Monday April 3 at 7:30pm in St. James room for Men’s Scripture Reading and Reflection. We continue to read Saint Paul's "Letters to the Romans" and the readings for the next Sunday while discussing some of what was going on at that time. Share the extraordinary Word of God with ordinary men and together we can learn more about our beautiful Catholic faith.

HELP WANTED Part time Receptionist

with computer skills for the Parish Center

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 5pm

For more information or to apply contact Jim Gasparini – 973-338-9190 ext. 111

Upcoming Training Session Protecting God's Children for Adults

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Center Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:00 PM

Estimated length of session: 3 hrs

This is for ALL new volunteers and "seasoned" ones who did the Protecting

God's Children BEFORE May 2014

You Must register for this session online at: www.virtus.org

Organization Name: Newark, NJ Archdiocese Questions call Tim Dennin 973-495-4940

Girl Scout Cookie Sale

Girl Scout Troop 20204

of St Thomas the Apostle Parish School

Sunday, April 2, 2017 9:45am-1pm

(church entrances/exits) $4 Per box and

$5 for new S'mores and Toffee-tactics

The September Club invites seniors (55+) to join us for fun & fellowship. In addition to regular meetings, we sponsor special events and trips. For

more info call Roz Frunzi at 973-785-0576 or email at rozybabe1@aol.com.

2017 Meeting Dates April 3rd , 17th , 24th

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St Thomas September Club 2017 Sponsored Trips

The Club is really looking forward to Spring and getting on the road again. We think we have a great line-up of fun Trips, and we invite you to join us. Contact Fran Gardella to book. Phone: 848-448-4335 Email: fgardella@hotmail.com

“Cruzin’ on a Saturday Night”Jersey Dreamers/Joe Zisa Rock & Roll Band: May 18th at 11am The Mansion in Mountain Lakes. $68 Per Person includes Lunch & Gratuity, Entertainment, Bus Transportation, & Driver Tip. $20 due upon Sign-Up & balance due by May 8th.

Sands Casino in Bethlehem Pennsylvania: July 19th. $32 per person. Includes Bus, Driver Tip, and Bus Snacks. $20 Free Slot Money & $5 Food Coupon. Bus will leave at 9:30am & Return at 5pm. $10 Upon Sign-Up and balance due by June 19th.

Reeves Reed Arboretum, Lunch at Basilico Restaurant, Greenwood Gardens: Millburn 9:30am August 15th. $76 Per Person includes Entrance Fees & Tours of Aboretum and Gardens, Lunch & Gratuity at Restaurant, Bus, & Driver Tip. $20 Upon Sign-Up and balance due August 7th.

Finger Lakes New York: October 3rd thru October 5th $388 per person (Based on Double Occupancy) Includes 2 Nights Lodging, Dinner & Gratuity at Belhurst Castle, 2 Breakfasts, Winery Tour & Tasting, Lake Cruise, Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack, Corning Museum of Glass, Willard Memorial Chapel, Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, Wegman’s Marketplace, Bus, & Driver Tip. $20 Due upon Sign-Up, $108 by July 3rd, & balance of $260 by August 17th.

STA HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

WILL BE SELLING

SHOP RITE and STOP & SHOP GIFT CARDS

10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS:

April 2nd & 23rd

THE CARDS CAN BE USED AT ANY SHOP RITE/STOP & SHOP &

FOR ALL YOUR PURCHASES!

THERE IS NO COST TO YOU! YOU RECEIVE 100% CASH VALUE & STA EARNS 5% OF EVERY SALE!

QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL Brenda Vasquez-Brown @ 862.452.5444

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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 this Club is better than 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 Thursday, May 25, 2017.

_______ Ticket(s) for 300 Club @ $ 100.00

Name or Names (please print)

................................................................

Address....................................................

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Telephone ( ) ......................................

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 3373

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St. Thomas the Apostle School congratulates the following students

who were recently inducted into The National Junior Honor Society

Bianca Coltenback Nathaniel Courtney

Sean Hopkins Jacob Munoz Gianna Prisco

Justin Reid Daniel Ros

Aidan Salandy Jadd Sedonio

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