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Welcome
Welcome To Our Parishioners, Friends, and Vistors Who Are Now Visiting Our Parish Website!!!
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St Thomas Altar Helpers Needed
Volunteers are Urgently needed to dust and sweep the sanctuary and sacristy. Also needed are volunteers to take turns washing and ironing the small altar linens. Any time you can give will be much appreciated. Please contact the Parish office 203-255-1097. -
Lenten Regulations Laws of Fast
Those who are over 18 years of age, but not yet over 59 years of age, are obliged to observe the law of fast. On days of fast, those bound by the law, are limited to a single full meal. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one’s needs; however, together these meals should not equal another full meal.
There are two prescribed days of fast: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
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Laws of Abstinence
Those who are 14 years of age and older are obliged to observe the laws of abstinence. On days of abstinence, those bound by the law, abstain from meat. On all Fridays of Lent, abstinence is prescribed. This, of course, includes Good Friday. Abstinence is also prescribed on Ash Wednesday.
Lenten Discipline
No Catholic will hold himself or herself lightly excused from the law of fast and abstinence.
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Loaves & Fishes Campaign
The annual Lenten campaign to feed the hungry, "Loaves & Fishes," takes place in all parishes throughout Lent. Catholic Charities and other agencies benefit from these funds that serve over 800,000 meals to the poor and homeless of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Loaves & Fishes is a major source of support for our soup kitchens and feeding programs and we urge you to participate.
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2019 Wedding Jubilee Mass and Concert
On Sunday, May 5th at 3:00 pm at St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull, Bishop Caggiano will be celebrating the 2019 Wedding Jubilee Mass. This Mass is for couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 plus year wedding anniversaries. As a special gift to those celebrating anniversaries, the Mass will be immediately followed by a concert by the Diocesan Youth Choir. A reception will follow after the concert. Space is limited please RSVP by April 25th to the Parish Office at 203-255-1097.
or click on the link below
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COME JOIN ALTAR SERVING!
COME JOIN ALTAR SERVING!!
If you attend St Thomas Parish and are 10 or older you can join the Altar Serving Ministry! Training will be in May.
For More information contact sta.fairfield.altar.servers@gmail.com
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Office Hours
Parish Office Hours
Holy Week Office Office Hours
Mon. April 15th -Tues. April 16th- Wed. April 17th
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon
Thurs. April 18th, Fri. April 19th-Mon. April 22nd
CLOSED
Monday thru Thursday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday
9:00am to 12:00 Noon
Religious Education
Office Hours
Monday
1:00 pm to 7: 30 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday
Closed
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Hours
Monday thru Friday
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES
HOLY THURSDAY April 18th
Morning Prayer 8:00 am Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:30pm Adoration until Midnight
GOOD FRIDAY April 19th
Morning Prayer 8:00 am Confessions: 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross 12:00 Noon Passion of our Lord 3:00 pm Tenebrae Service 7:30 pm
HOLY SATURDAY April 20th
Morning Prayer 8:00 am Blessing of Food 2:00 pm in Church Easter Vigil Mass 7:30 pm
EASTER SUNDAY April 21st Masses
7:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am & 12 Noon
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9Responsorial Psalm Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27Reading 2 Rv 1:5-8Gospel Lk 4:16-21
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Holy Father's Intercession
For The Month
For Doctors and their humanitarian collaborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives of others. -
Please know we will begin accepting donations at our church for Project Appalachia .
The packing of the trucks will be on
Saturday April 27th.
You may “drop off” at the church back door on the rectory side during the time of parish office hours (9-3) Monday thru Thursday.
Please No Donations on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday
ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED
We are in need of basic household goods – no glass, please – such as pots and pans, tools, gardening equipment, sewing supplies, sheets, towels, and blankets, BUT NOT MATTRESSES. We need children’s and infant’s clothing, diapers and equipment.
Pack ‘n’ Plays for infants are always very useful.Adult clothing, shoes, and boots are also needed. All goods should be in new and gently used and clean condition.
Please pack and seal all items in sturdy cardboard boxes with lids, and label contents (i.e. “men’s clothing or “blankets and sheets”). -
As a part of Retired Superior Court Judge Holzberg’s investigation into clergy sexual abuse of minors and the Diocesan response to that abuse, a hotline has been established for those who wish to communicate with the Judge and his team. Survivors or any others affected by abuse are encouraged to contact the hotline to discuss past incidents of abuse or their experience with the Diocese in regards to such abuse. The hotline can be reached as follows:
ONLINE: (Click on the link below)
https://www.lighthouse-services.com/diobpt
TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE:
English speaking USA and Canada: 833-990-0004
Spanish speaking USA and Canada: 800-216-1288
E-MAIL: reports@lighthouse-services.com
(must include company name with report)
When contacting the hotline, an individual may or may not choose to identify him or herself.
REPORTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CARE LINE AT 1-800-842-2288 OR TO YOUR LOCAL POLICE. IN ADDITION, THE DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT OFFICE ENCOURAGES SURVIVORS WHO HAVE NOT REPORTED ABUSE
TO CALL 203-650-3265 OR 203-241-0987.