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A Message from our Pastor Welcome to the website of the Roman Catholic Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas the Catholic "Mother Church" of Fairfield-Conn.
Our Parish is made up of over 1500 households ranging from single people to families who are just starting out to those who have called the parish of St. Thomas "home" for a number of generations.Please let us know if we can be of service to you. May God bless you and love you!
Reverend Victor T. Martin Pastor -
Our Next Coffee an’ will be this
Sunday February 23th following the 9:00 am and 10:30 am Masses in the Parish Center.
All are welcome
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus -
February 26th
ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
7:00 am Mass 8:15 am Mass 12:10 noon Mass 4:00 pm Word Service 5:00 pm Mass 7:30 pm Mass
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS Lenten Fridays at 3:00 pm
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LENTEN FASTING & ABSTINENCE DURING LENT
The rules for fasting and abstinence in the United States are: Every 14 year old must abstain from meat (and items made with meat) on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and all Fridays of Lent. Every person between the age of 18 and 59 (beginning of 60th year) must fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is one full meal and two smaller meals and fast between meals. -
55+ CLUB for Seniors
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday: March 10th following the 12:10 Mass in the Parish Center Conference Room.
Lenten Luncheon
with
Lenten Reflection
by
Ms Eleanor W. Sauers Ph.D Parish Life CoOrdinator St. Anthony’s Church
Please RSVP To Parish Office 203-255-1097
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Lenten Bible Study
Adult Religious EducationWe will be presenting No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion. In this study, we will walk step-by-step with Jesus on his journey from his Agony in the Garden to his Crucifixion on Calvary. Along the way, we will unpack the biblical background to these events, the prophecies, and most especially, the ways Jesus is inviting us to walk more closely with him today.
We will begin No Greater Love on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7pm. For more information, click on link below:
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For more information click on the following link:
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Click on the following link to Donate
https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org/aca/home/
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Office Hours
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 -
MARCH 6th and March 20th
4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dine in at the Parish Center Gymnasium
or
Take out (Drop in or call ahead) (No take out orders accepted after 6:00 p.m.)
Cash Only!
Menu
Adult Dinners: $15
Baked or Fried Cod, with choice of two sides:
French Fries, Cole Slaw, Macaroni and Cheese, or Clam Chowder plus one dessert and a beverage.
Children’s Dinner: $8
Macaroni and Cheese with a roll, plus one dessert and a beverage.
New England Clam Chowder
Cup $5/Pint $8/Quart $15
Beverages included with Dinner:
Water, Soda and CoffeeTake Out Phone Number: 203-255-1097 (Parish Office)
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 pm
Questions? Please contact Parish Office at
203-255-1097 or by email at stthoaq@aol.com
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Bishop Caggiano Radio Show On Veritas Network
Begins Ash Wedensday February 26thThe hour-long program, titled, “Let Me Be Frank,” will air every Wednesday at Noon on WNLK-AM 1350 radio and be available later that day as a podcast athttps://www.veritascatholic.com and the Diocese of Bridgeport website, https://www.bridgeportdiocese.org.
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If Fairfield schools are CLOSED or DELAYED due to weather conditions, our policy is that our 7:00 am morning Mass will also be cancelled.
This is for the safety of all!
Father Martin -
Today's Readings
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Reading 1 1 Pt 5:1-4Responsorial Psalm 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6Gospel Mt 16:13-19
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Holy Father's Intercession
For The Month
For a generous welcome of the victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of violence. -
For married couples celebrating25, 30, 35, 40, 45, & 50+ year wedding anniversaries.
Main Celebrant: Bishop Frank Caggiano
Mass begins at 3:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Parish in Trumbull
Photos with Bishop Caggiano will take place at 2:15 p.m. before Mass begins.
Mass will be immediately followed by a FREE concert by the Diocesan Youth Choir.
A reception will follow the concert for all couples, their families, and choir members.Space is limited; please RSVP no later than April 16, 2020
To Reigster click on the following link: