St. Thomas Aquinas Parish

    Please let us know if we can be of service to you.                        May God bless you and love you!
                   
                       Reverend Victor T. Martin                                                             Pastor

 ST. THOMAS PARISH MISSION
         Al Barbarino will be with us the weekend of              October 19-21, 2019
[Al Barbarino is a Lay Franciscan with the Franciscan           Friars of the Renewal and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Al will be speaking and singing at all the Masses inviting parishioners and friends to the Mission.]
Besides speaking at all the Masses, Al will be holding  two  evening Mission talks on Sunday (October 20^th) at 5:00 p.m. and  on Monday evening (October 21^st) at 7:30 p.m.
  The focus of the Mission is:

  “LIVING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH IN THESE   CONFUSING & TROUBLED TIMES.”

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WHO IS CONDUCTING OUR PARISH MISSION?

            AL BARBARINO will conduct our up-coming parish mission on the weekend of October 19-20-21. Over the past 20 years he has recorded many CD’s of spiritual and inspirational music and videos, which will help support the Friars of the Renewal ministry for the poor and the international outreach of the Croatian Relief Services; as well as the needy families of the parish where he sings. Al has traveled throughout the United States and abroad with his ministry.
            The CD’s will be available at all the Masses and on each evening of the Mission.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
 On Tuesday OCTOBER 8th following the  12:10 pm Mass and prior to the “55+ Club”           meeting, parishioners and friends may receive  the   Sacrament of the Sick.

    When the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is given, the hoped-for effect is that, if it be God's will, the person be physically healed of illness. But even if there is no physical healing, the primary effect of the Sacrament is a spiritual healing by which the sick person receives the Holy gift of peace and    courage to deal with the difficulties that accompany serious illness or the frailty Spirit's of old age.

       Father Coleman K of C Columbiette Auxiliary                         Holiday Craft and Tag Sale S                                     To support their Charity efforts.                                
                                 Event is On                                                           Saturday October, 26th                                                St. Thomas Parish Center                                                 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 

November is the Month 
of All Souls

    It is custom for Catholics to write the names of the faithfully departed on the ALL SOULS  envelopes and return the envelope  during the Month of October.
     These envelopes will be placed on the Altar    beginning November 2nd the Feast of All Souls.  Envelopes for All Souls are in the packets and are also available at the church entrances.

 Parish Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday 
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am to 12:00 Noon 
                      
Religious Education
Office Hours
Monday 1:30pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday thru Thursday
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday
Closed
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Monday thru Friday
7:30am to 3:00 pm

                   FAMILY MASS AT ST. THOMAS.

          Begins Sunday October 27, 2019 
9:00 am Mass

Questions or further information please contact the school office at 203-255-0556.

                 PROJECT APPALACHIA                Fall 2019

       We will soon be packing the truck for the Christmas time. Please know we will be soon      accepting donations at our church for Project        Appalachia. During the month of October -beginning October 21^st – 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               and Fridays (9-12).

    If you need a pick up for your donations, please call the parish office at (203-255-1097).
       More details will follow during October

Jesus & Me Storytime
Wednesday Oct.16th    10-11am
All caregivers, infants & toddlers are invited to join us in the Parish Center Conference Room for stories, song, and play!
St Thomas Aquinas Parish Presents Read Aloud        Bible Stories Music & Movement with guitar & ukulele Socialize & play with other children and caregivers coffee & snacks provided!
                         Drop in or RSVP to Jess                            jessicahnayden@gmail.com