St. Thomas Aquinas Parish

Welcome To Our Parishioners, Friends, and Vistors Who Are Now Visiting Our Parish Website!!!

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
 

Next Meeting will be held on
Tuesday March 26th at 6:00pm in the Parish Conference Rooms.
Dr. Joan Kelly –Lecturer—Sacred Heart University                  will be a guest speaker. The subject is                                      From Ashes to Alleluia.                                                    All are welcome.                                                 Questions  contact the Parish Office.                    *****************
Mark you Calendars Ladies Guild Bake Sale will be on the Weekend of April 6th/7th after all Masses.
 
 

              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.
 

HOLY  LAND  PILGRIMAGE 2019
Spend some time walking the footsteps of Jesus, by joining the diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land from     July 18-27. Study Sacred Scripture at the famed Ecole biblique  in Jerusalem and travel chronologically through the life of Christ. The pilgrimage is open to anyone between the ages of    19-35. For more email : institute@diobpt.org or            203-416-1657

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HEALING AND ANOINTING MASS
                     Saturday April 6th at 11:00am                        St. Francis Assisi Church in Weston
 Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Frank Caggiano, for more information or questions 203-419-1670 or https://officeoffaithformation@diobpt.org  
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WHITE MASS
For Health Care Professionals and
All Who Serve the Sick 
Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m.
St. Augustine Cathedral
                  399 Washington Ave, Bridgeport,             followed by Brunch 
at Brooklawn Country Club
500 Algonquin Road, Fairfield, CT
 
Where Dr. James J. O’Connell will speak on
“Lessons Learned: Caring for Boston’s Rough Sleepers” 
Also: The Father Rufin Compassionate Care Award
will be presented in Memory of Fr. Rufin Kuveikis

Mass is open to all health care workers
and the general public.

    “The  55+ Club” Seniors
    Lenten Lunch/Reflection  and Meeting

The First Meeting of the Season will be on Tuesday April 9th following the 12:10pm Mass. The meeing will be held in our Parish Conference Rooms. Please RSVP to the Parish Office at 203-255-1097.

Please support Catholic School Education! 

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is hosting their school’s single annual fundraiser at the Pequot Library in Southport on Saturday, March 30^th.  100% of funds raised go directly to the school to support students, programs, faculty & professional development, facility & systems upgrades.  Even if you cannot attend in person, you can still support the auction online by purchasing raffle tickets, bidding on auction items or making a donation(click on the following link)
https:// www.bidpal.net/springtoauction

 Parish Office Hours

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
7:30am to 3:00 pm

         Stations of the Cross
     Our Parish will celebrate the Stations of the Cross every Friday at 3:00pm  during the Holy Season of Lent.

Friday April 5th
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Mass Cancellation Due to Snow
 
If Fairfield Schools are Closed or Delayed due to inclement weather our 7:00 am Mass is automatically cancelled. This is to provide for the safety of everyone
          Thank you
           Fr. Martin

Daily Lenten Gospel Reflections
     Full Gospel readings for each day of Lent 2019
A short reflection from Bishop Barron
          Journal pages and reflection questions include  for each day.
       Stations of the Cross reflections written by Bishop Barron.
                Prayerful way to move through the               Holy Season of Lent.
Get them early as supplies are limited.
Provided by the Saint John Paul II Fund for Faith Formation.
Free copies will be at the entrances of the church! 

Please know we will begin accepting donations at our church for Project Appalachia on the following Saturdays: March 30th, April 6th and 13th between the hours of 9-12 in our church basement. 
The packing of the trucks will be on
Saturday April 27th.    


You may also “drop off” at the church back door on the rectory side during the time of parish office hours (9-3) Monday thru Thursday.
If you need a pick up for your donations or would like to volunteer please call the parish office
at 203-255-1097.
 
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”).

                     
            Friday  March 22nd            
4:30-7:00pm  Dine In
               Take out (Drop in or call ahead)                
*No Take Out Orders after 6:00pm*
Cash Only
 Adult Dinners:  $15
Baked or Fried Cod, Fried, w/choice of  2 sides:  French Fries, Cole Slaw, Macaroni & Cheese, or Clam Chowder plus one dessert and  a beverage.

Children Dinners:  $8
 Macaroni & Cheese w/a dinner roll;  plus one   dessert and a beverage.

New England Clam Chowder Only
Cup $5/Pint $8/Quart $15

Beverages included with dinner:
Water, Coffee and Soda
Take Out Phone Number:  203-314-4423
Orders will be accepted on the day of the dinner from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. 
All take out orders must be picked up by 6:30 p.m.
Questions?  Please contact Tammy  at 203-314-4423 or by email at tmbjbj@aol.com
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 Volunteers Needed  for the Fish Fry Dinners If you are interested please contact Tammy.