Served By:Rev. David A. Fernandes, Pastor

Rev. Michael J. Lonergan, Pastor Emeritus, (Former St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)

Deacon John J. Gallagher

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Established July 1, 2014Joining The Parishes of

St. Thomas Aquinas (1922-2014)& St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1976-2014)

ST. THOMAS601 Bristol Pike

Croydon, PA 19021

MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil: 4:30 PM

Sundays: 11:00 AM (St. Thomas)and 9:00 AM (Seton)

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AMSaturday: 9:00 AM

(Chapel at 126 Walnut Ave.)

Holydays: 8:30 AM, 12 noonAND 7:00 PM(St. Thomas)

SETON1200 Park Ave.

Bensalem, PA 19020

PARISH OFFICE121 Belmont Ave.

Croydon, PA 19021215-788-2989

Fax: 215-788-7626Email: sta712014@gmail.com

Website: www.staq.orgtwitter@staq_church

CONFESSIONSCHEDULE

Saturday: 3:30-4:00 PM (St. Thomas)

MARRIAGESBy Diocesan policy, a six month advance notice is required to allow suffi cient time for the necessary marriagepaper work and preparation. Deacons are permitted to witness marriages which are not celebrated during Mass.

BAPTISMSFirst and Third Sundays of the month after 11:00 AM Mass. Attendance at Pre-Jordan class, on the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:30PM, in the Cares Meeting Room (enter by rear door) at 121 Belmont Avenue, is a requirement.You must pre-register by calling the Parish Offi ce at (215)788-2989.

PARISH MEMBERSHIPIn order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confi rmation and Matrimony, and/or to receive a Letter of Eligibility to be a Godparent or Sponsor it is necessary for you to be registered in our parish and practice the Catholic Faith. Contact the Parish Offi ce as soon as you move into our parish to schedule a registration meeting. Please call the Parish Offi ce if you move, or change your address or phone number.

PARISH DEVOTIONSMiraculous Medal Novena: Saturdays after 9:00 AM Mass (Chapel)Rosary: Weekdays before 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel) and Sundays before each MassChristian Prayer: Monday-Saturday before 8:30 AM MassAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays 9:00 AM -3:30PM with Benediction at 3:30 PM (Chapel)

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Monday July 25, 2016 8:30 AM Madeline Kinney req by Joyce & Nick Bohacz Tuesday July 26, 2016 8:30 AM Gerald Dougherty req by The Gallagher Family Wednesday July 27, 2016 8:30 AM Eleanor Sobusky req by The Gallagher Family Thursday July 28, 2016 8:30 AM Elizabeth Miller req by The Gallagher Family Saturday July 30, 2016 9:00 AM Agnes Meek req by Tony & Lois Cinkutis 4:30 PM Therese Beitz req by The Beitz Family Sunday July 31, 2016 9:00 AM Mass of Thanksgiving req by Cherry Del Puerto 11:00 AM Alfred Neuman req by M/M Gregory Neuman & Family

Weekend Offerings

07/09 4:30 PM $2,402.00 07/10 9:00 AM $1,821.00 07/10 11:00 AM $1,593.00 Mail Ins $ 777.00 Debt Reduction $ 209.00 Summer Maintenance $ 72.00 Other Collections (Parish) $ 0.00 Other Collections (Archdiocese) $ 998.00 Candles $ 28.00 Poor Box $ 17.00

TOTAL for Parish for July 10, 2016 $6,919.00 TOTAL for Other Collections (Archdiocesan) $998.00

Thank you for your generosity. May the Lord bless you.

Lectors

July 30, 2016 4:30 PM C San Juan & N San Juan

July 31, 2016 9:00 AM A Ditzler & E Callery 11:00 AM A Scheck & J Kochuvelli

Extraordinary Ministers

July 30, 2016 4:30 PM M Bosco & J Berna

July 31, 2016 9:00 AM T Berna & B Gutherman 11:00 AM J Shirley & R Powers

Altar Servers

July 30, 2016 4:30 PM MaryRose Okwara, Mason McMahon, Effin McMahon

July 31, 2016 11:00 AM Caleigh Brogan, Meghan Brogan, Nicholas Freer

Sunday Scriptures July 31, 2016

Reading I: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 (114C) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 & 17 Reading II: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

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Remember In Your Prayers Our men and women in the military: Many of our parishioners have family members serving in dangerous assignments around the world. Please keep them in your prayers. Our Sick: Marcella Ghost, Duncan Lewis, Robert Wyatt, John Tobar, Margaret McGrory, Gail Kotlarek, John Gilbert, Stephanie Burris, Noden Masisak, Jean Hennessey, Linda DeLuccia, Jermaine Williams, Angelo Lombardo, Amanda Tees, Helen Amato, Deacon Manuel Baltran, Richard Fieramosca, Dolores Doran, Harry Femea, Florence Colantuono, Barbara Golden, Jermaine Williams, Joan Mundy, Dolores DeBeaumont and all their relatives and friends. Our Deceased: Georgetta Kelly and all the deceased members of our parish and their relatives and friends.

Memorial Fund….. We would like to thank Marge Flannery for her donation In Memory of Ray Flannery Sr.

We are offering young Catholics the opportunity to grow in their faith and become more active in the Mass by serving as Altar Servers. Boys and girls who have received their First Holy Communion and are in the 4th Grade or above are invited to become Altar Servers. For more information, please contact Deacon John or the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989. St Thomas Aquinas is in need of volunteers to assist with the cleaning of the Church. If you are interested in sharing your time and talent, please contact the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989.

The Knights of Columbus #4765 are still selling Discount Cards. The price has dropped to $5.00 per card since we have 6 months remaining for the year. This card entitles the bearer to receive a discount on items/food at select locations listed on the card such as Pretzel Factory, Texas Roadhouse and B&B Hardware. If anyone is interested in purchasing a card, please contact the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989 during normal business hours. Thank you for your support!

To get started log on to: www.staq.org and click on the Parish Giving Logo.

If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989

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Separated/Divorced Support Group will meet on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Parish Meeting Room. For more information, contact Peg Duffy at (215) 788-1947.

The Seton Hall Seniors will be sponsoring the following trips for 2016:

Mohegan Sun Pocono Sept 1 Fabian (Caesar’s Casino) Lunch/Show Oct 26 American Music Theater Dec 15 Christmas Show (Lunch)

For further information, please contact Jack Kelly at (215) 639-8708 or Joyce Lenahan (215) 826-9126

Save The Dates:

The 2017 Mass Book will open on Wednesday, September 9, 2016. The Parish Office will take your request for Masses, for the period January to May, during normal business hours. The St Vincent de Paul Society of St Thomas Aquinas will be participating in the national “Friends of the Poor Walk” on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Volunteers are needed. Details to follow. For information, please contact Andrea Winstanley at (215) 788-2989. On Sunday, May 7, 2017, we will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Bishop Joseph Martino will be presiding at the 11:00 AM Mass. Immediately after Mass, we will have a reception at Pen Ryn Estate. Tickets will be $50.00 per person. Spread the word to former parishioners and alumni. We are also interested in your photographs and/or memories of the dedication!

The Ladies of the Knights of Columbus will hold their General Meeting on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM in Father Crehan Hall. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION AND TIME. For information, please contact Marie Kelly at (215) 788-3331. The STA Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 7:00 PM in Father Crehan Hall. For information, contact the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989. The Knights of Columbus #4765 will hold their next General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:30 PM in Father Crehan Hall. For information, please contact Russ Andrews at (215) 205-9577. Please plan on joining us for our Annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM. There will be good food and fun for all. Volunteers are welcome. Donations of salads and desserts will be accepted. For information, contact the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989. The Ladies of the Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, August 8, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Father Crehan Hall. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or contact Lisa Mundy at (215) 826-9159 or the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989. The next Pre-Jordan Class will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room. Parents and Godparents must attend. For questions or to confirm your attendance, please contact the Parish Office at (215) 788-2989.

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Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage! Do you feel lost, alone or bored in your marriage? Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting or do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse? Retrouvaille may be the lifeline that you need! It is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way to rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. The next program begins on the weekend of August 12 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. This is the last weekend in 2016. Our next weekend will be held in February 2017. For more information or to register for one of our weekends, visit our web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential. Cranaleith Spiritual Center is sponsoring Pottery and Poetry on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Cost is $40.00 (includes lunch). Ellen Boucher, Potter. We’ll draw on Mary Oliver’s poetry as inspiration for our own creativity with clay and color. Influenced by both Whitman and Thoreau, Oliver is known for her clear and poignant observances of the natural world. No experience necessary…just an adventure and reverent spirit. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul conducts an evangelization ministry with Cathedral Ambassadors. This enthusiastic group of trained Ambassadors staffs the Basilica every day of the week and is comprised of volunteer parishioners from all over the Archdiocese. They answer questions, offer assistance and give tours. Cathedral Ambassadors provide a personal presence in the Basilica, they put a face on the Church. Cathedral Ambassadors are assigned 4 hour shifts. The schedule is flexible - one day or more a month. They are provided training and materials to support their evangelization ministry. For more information and to become a Cathedral Ambassador, please contact Louise Pascale, the coordinator of the Cathedral Ambassadors, at pascalefam@comcast.net. Learn more about our Cathedral Basilica at www.cathedralphila.org

A Message from the St Vincent de Paul Society

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This week, as you give your gift to the Society of St Vincent de Paul,

know that you are showing them that God loves them and that he is indeed their “Father.”

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel on the Lord’s Prayer

In today’s Gospel, Jesus answers the disciples request by teaching them the Lord’s Prayer. As we pray “Thy will be done” and “Thy kingdom come”, let us also seek to better know God’s will and to better work to bring His kingdom to those around us. Pick up a CD/book/booklet from our Resource Display today! These resources are free to all “seekers” …. For those able to make a donation, we thank you for your generosity that helps to support the Mission of Stewardship: A Mission of Faith and Lighthouse Catholic Media to “feed hungry hearts”. 9th Annual Basketball Camp for boys and girls (Ages 7-16) at St Ephrem’s air conditioned facility. 2 weeks $200/1 week $125—July 25/August 1 (Free Basketball & T-Shirt). Under the direction of former college coach, Dan Williams. For more information email DanW1001@aol.com. Calling All Archbishop Ryan High School Alums. Join us at the Annual Ryan Shore Reunion on Saturday, July 30th at Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Walnut Street, North Wildwood, NJ from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. Come out and reconnect with your classmates while enjoying drink specials and complimentary buffet. Cost is $30 per person in advance/$35 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact Terri Evans at (215) 637-1800 ext 221 or Alumni@ArchbishopRyan.com. Bambies by the River, hosted by the St Hubert Alumnae Association, on Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 3—7:00 PM at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. Tickets are $35/person which includes food, draft beer, wine, drink specials. All Bambies and Friends ages 21+ are welcome! For tickets please go to www.huberts.org/River. Tickets will be available at St Hubert School Main Office. Any questions can be directed to Theresa at (215) 704-0030.

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