St. Thomas Aquinas Parish

A Roman Catholic Community

of the Diocese of Bridgeport

Daily Mass
Monday thru Friday
7:00 am and 12:10 pm

Saturdays
5:00 pm Vigil Mass

Sundays
 8:00 am, 10:00 am and 12:00 Noon

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated every
Saturday 4:00 - 4:45 pm
in the Reconciliation Room in the front vestibule

 INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER
September 2022
For the abolition of the death penalty
We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country.

Come Join Altar Serving!!!
ALL parishioners who are in grades 5-12 are invited to join our Altar Serving Ministry. For more information contact Lisa at sta.fairfield.altar.servers@gmail.com

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

     Bishop Caggiano will celebrating the Wedding                 Jubilee Mass on Saturday October 22^nd                     11:00am at Saint Mary’s in Bethel  
                  
    Couples who celebrating their 25^th, 30^th, 40^th, 45^th, 50^th, or more years of marriage  in 2022 are        welcome to attend.  Please contact Pat Hansen at the Diocese at 203-416-1342 or phansen@diobpt.org

 PROJECT APPALACHIA

            A Call for H-E-L-P from our brothers and sisters in the Appalachia section of our country – well below the poverty level. We heard in recent weeks about the floods along the Kentucky and Virginia borders and this has caused devastation in Norton, VA. (our Project Appalachia region).  111 homeless persons residing in 2 motels.

            One of the most important thing needed is 50 TWIN SIZE MATTRESSES  NEW!!!  NOT USED.  IF WE COULD GET A FEW DONORS MAYBE WE COULD GET A DEAL FROM A MATTRESS COMPANY IN THE BRIDGEPORT AREA????

Items REALLY needed are Babies – Toiletries, strollers and clothing. Shoes & Boots; Young children clothing; Children clothing especially socks, tee shirts, dungarees;              Men’s and Women’s Clothing.

   We are looking for HELP from our parishioners and friends to help with the packing of items on Saturday: October 15^th & 22^nd from 9 am til 12 noon. The packing of the truck is set for Saturday: October 29^th from 9:00 am til 12 noon!   
    Items May be dropped off starting Monday October 3rd  from 9:00am to 12:00 Noon.                                                               Questions contact the Parish Office at 203-255-1097

PARISH SUPPORT
Please mail your donation to 
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
1719 Post Road 
Fairfield CT 06824

THROUGH
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER  your offertory contribution will be sent directly from your checking account or credit card and eliminate the need to write checks.
On this website click the
On Line Giving link

Many thanks to all who have been reaching out with your weekly donations !!! 

  6^th Convocation of Priests

Bishop Caggiano is asking for prayers as he and all the priests throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport prepare to gather at the Sixth Convocation of Priests on Sunday, October 9^th thru Wednesday, October 12^th.

   The Convocation, which due to Covid, had not taken place since 2017, will be held this year at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, NY.

                   The theme of the Convocation is:                         “The Road to Emmaus: Reading Scripture from the Heart of the Church.”

  Masses will be celebrated here at St. Thomas  as     usual during the up-coming Convocation.              

Free Estate Planning Resource

Have you thought about including our Parish in your will? Our Diocese has partnered with FreeWill to offer members of our Parish the opportunity to create their legal will for free. Using FreeWill’s easy-to-use online platform, you can write your will in 20 minutes or less, and start your legacy with our Parish in the process.

Get started click on the link below   https://FreeWill.com/BridgeportDiocese

or
              Use your camera on your cell phone        on the code below

   Do YOU know of an adult (18+) who needs to  complete the Sacraments of the FAITH?
If you are an adult catholic who needs to receive the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation, please call our parish office (203-255-1097) and make an  appointment to speak with Father Martin. Classes will begin in October and you will be able to received the Sacraments on Holy  Saturday (April 8, 2023) or on Pentecost Sunday (May 28, 2023).

St Thomas Rosary Prayer Group

Begins Wednesday October 5th at 8:30 am . The group  meets Wednesdays  during the school year in the Chapel/Cry Room of the church at 8:30am. The Prayer group is open to all Parish Members.

               Questions please contact                                 Renee 203-255-2409                                     Regina 203-259 8170