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

            9:00 am CHILDREN’S MASS

     Please know that each Sunday our 9:00 am Mass and homily will be geared towards the children.  Children will be invited to come to the  altar at the time of the “Alleluia” before the Gospel.

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.

    ANNUAL THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET DRIVE                                       
    For the needy area families and in support of food pantries in our area. Donation of canned goods and non-perishable items are most welcome! 
     The  bulletin boards by the exists of the Church will  be decorated with feathers indicating the items that are needed.  Please return these items to the church by Sunday Nov. 17th or the Parish office by Fri. Nov. 22nd . Thank you for your help!!
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Mark your Calendars
Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday Morning November 28th at 8:00am
Lets come together to give thanks to God

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            COVENANT HOUSE COLLECTION

     Each year on Thanksgiving Day at our 8:00 am morning Mass, a special collection is taken up for Covenant  House in NYC.  This collection helps runaway teenagers to receive help with food and shelter and medical  attention at Covenant House.   Perhaps you will be away for Thanksgiving  Day Mass but would like to give an offering to help these young people? Please place a gift in any    Sunday offertory  marked for this purpose or send it directly to the Parish Office.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish will have its coffee ‘an   on Sunday November 24th in the Parish Center                          Conference Rooms  following  the               
   9:00 am & 10:30 am Masses .
         The Coffee ‘an will be sponsored by the  Knights of Columbus 

                    Saint Thomas Catholic School                     Evergreen and Poinsettia Sale
 
Decorate for the Christmas Season and support our 8th grade class.  All money raised will help fund our 8th grade end of year activities.  Order forms will be available at church entrances for you to pick up after masses on the weekend of November 16^th/17^th  and 23^rd /24th  All orders will be due by  November 25th.  We wish everyone a wonderful Christmas season. Questions Cordy at ctcoervers@optonline.  
 or Ali  amitchellct@gmail.com
 
 
 

Care Packages for  Soldiers
    Project from the Heart Mails packages to our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan Over 14,000 to date. We are always in need of  support to do so: either financial and/or  supplies. Please know these well-deserving Troops need our Love and Support. They operate under very difficult situations.
Bulletins boards in the church have lists of items that are needed.
   A box is located in the front lobby of the Church.  Thank you and God Bless America!

 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

Our Next Pre-Baptsim Class will be on
Saturday December 7th
at
10:00 am in the Rectory
Questions please contact the Parish Office
203-255-1097.

            PROJECT APPALACHIA            Fall 2019
          Donations are NOW being accepted              
    Monday thru Thursday  (9:00 am til 3:00 pm)                        Fridays (9:00 am til 12 Noon)                                                                          
 Back church door — rectory side
Saturday packing in church basement & dropoff’s on November: 16th;23rd  (9 am til 12 Noon)                 Packing of trucks to Appalachia Saturday: December 7th (9 am til 12 Noon)
 

Mass for the deceased members of the Guild will be celebrated on November 19^th, 2019, in the chapel at   6 PM followed by a short meeting. Refreshments will be served. We will be collecting items to support our Parish Appalachia project.

The annual wreath sale sponsored by the Ladies Guild is scheduled for the 23^rd and 24^th of November after every mass. Cost per wreath is $20. To pre order call Bernadette.

We will be making wreaths on Saturday the 23^rd at 9:30 am in the Parish Center. Evergreens and volunteers are welcome. Coffee will be served.
Our Christmas dinner is scheduled for December 3^rd 2019, at Luigi’s Family restaurant in Fairfield. Details to follow.

Save the dates and plan on attending. Parishioners, family and friends are always welcome to all of our activities.

Please call Bernadette at 203 254 7569 if you have any questions.
 

Jesus & Me Storytime
Wednesday November 20th 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 at jessicahnayden@gmail.com

St. Thomas Aquinas Christmas Pageant
 
Cutoff date for all submissions is:
November 29^th 
If you would like your child to participate in the St. Thomas Christmas Pageant on
December 24, 2019, please use link below to sign your child up.
https://bit.ly/4pageant  

2^nd and 3^rd Graders–
Gift Bearers, Angels, Shepherds
4^th,  5^th, 6^th Graders–
Angels, Shepherds, Readers

7^th, and 8^th Graders–
         Angels, Shepherds, Readers, Mary, Joseph                  and Lead Angel

4PM Mass Practice
Monday, December 16^th 
4:00 to 6:00
6PM Mass Practice
Tuesday, December 17^th   
4:00 to 6:00
Costume Fittings
 
Wednesday December 11^th/ Thursday, December 12^th
(for Mary, Joseph, Lead Angel, Shepherds and all Angels)
Religious Ed. Students 
3:00 to 4:00 pm (prior to their classes)
It takes just a few minutes to assign costumes; your child will not need to stay for the entire hour!
(St. Thomas School Students will have fittings during the school day)

Contact Information - Mrs. Maria Pierson
saintthomaschristmaspageant@gmail.com
(this is the address all notifications will come from)