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SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH August 30, 2015
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
9:00 am St. Thomas 4:00 pm St. Thomas
SUNDAY
7:45 am St. Thomas 10:00 am St. Thomas
10:00 am St. Basil Chapel 12:00 pm St. Thomas
5:00 pm St. Basil Chapel (resumes on Sept. 13)
WEEKDAYS
7:00 am St. Thomas 9:00 am St. Thomas
CONFESSIONS
Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 or by appointment.
St. Thomas Aquinas Lower Church
WELCOME
To visitors of our Parish, to those who have recently moved into the area and to those comfortable and nourished here – Welcome to All. Regardless of your status in the Church, your marital state, your ethnicity, your prior religious experience, your personal history, background or sexual orientation, we hope that you will continue to worship with us each week at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish.
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
To be a community of believers who are continually growing in our faith and in our love of Jesus Christ through worship, education, evangelization and service within our local and broader community.
PASTOR
Rev. Bill Devine
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Rev. Adrian Milik
SENIOR DEACON
Jerry Ryan
BUSINESS MANAGER
Gina Lewis
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Open Position
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CHURCH
103 CENTER STREET, BRIDGEWATER, MA
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.stthomasaquinas.com
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm
Office: (508) 697-9528 Fax: (508) 279-1859
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Office: (508) 697-3652 Coordinator Gr. 1-8: Karen Geraghty Coordinator Gr. 9 & 10: Debbie Hill
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Rob Ruth
ST. BASIL CHAPEL, BSU
122 PARK AVE, BRIDGEWATER, MA
WEBSITE: www.bridgew.edu/Depts/CathCntr
CHAPEL OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 10am to 2pm
Office: (508) 531-1346 Fax: (508) 531-6188
CAMPUS MINISTER
Marlene DeLeon Office: (508) 531-1412
Email: [email protected]
CAMPUS CHAPLAIN
Rev. Adrian Milik
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ST. BASIL
Rita Garufi Email: [email protected]
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Give 50 for the 50th Club
For 50 years, St. Basil's Chapel and The Catholic Center has welcomed all students to come and find a comfortable place to meet,
eat, talk, pray, retreat, plan, study and grow. On November 15, 2015, we celebrate our 50th Anniversary.
To commemorate this anniversary, St. Basil's wants to ensure that over the next 50 years The Catholic Center can offer all students
retreats that combine spiritual growth with an opportunity to do charitable work.
Your $50 membership gift to the Give 50 for the 50th Anniversary Club will go entirely to establish a perpetual fund for annual
retreats. The principal of this fund will remain intact; the annual earnings from the invested fund will help defray the cost of
spiritual and charitable service retreats into the future. We are aiming for 1000 members.
$50 checks are payable to St. Basil, Give 50 to the 50th Club. Or join the Give 50 for the 50th Club on line at the St Thomas
Aquinas parish website. If you are interested in making a larger contribution, please contact Leo Cote at 508-697-6072.
Members of the Give 50 to the 50th Club will receive a membership pin and their names will be inscribed on an artistic plaque for
permanent display at The Catholic Center.
Reaching Out to Our Youth
Over the last few months a group of parishioners have been meeting to discuss expanding our outreach to the youth of
our parish. They are working to come up with something that will help our young people to become more engaged in
the parish, to build community, deepen their faith, serve others, and have fun doing it. For their first event they are
working on a trip to Fright Fest at Six Flags on October 24th. After that they hope to have different events, service
opportunities, and chances to pray. If you would like to assist this group with their planning, or help at any of the
events, please contact Pauline Lysko at [email protected]. Please also keep the group, and our young people, in
your prayers.
In Christ,
Fr. Adrian
It’s hard to believe that the summer is slowly or should I say, quickly coming to an end. We welcome back those
who’ve been on vacation. You’ve been missed and it’s great to see many returning to Mass.
Our parish staff has been working throughout the summer not only on our different ministries but preparing our facili-
ties to accommodate the high use they receive every day.
Our very successful annual Volunteer Sign-Up Weekends will be held dur ing September 19/20 and 26/27th. Every
year we encourage parishioners to volunteer their time and talent to become more involved in the parish by volunteer-
ing in one or more of our ministries. We especially encourage those who are new to the parish or have begun
worshipping here to volunteer for a ministry. It’s a great way to meet other parishioners, establish new friendships and
strengthen our bond with each other.
During these weekends you will be able to volunteer at one of the tables which will be set up after the Masses.
Members of the different ministries will be there to answer questions and encourage your participation. A list of minis-
tries will be published in the upcoming bulletins. Please take time these next few weeks to appreciate the talents the
Lord has given you and your willingness to use them for the greater community.
Our parish could not grow and be as dynamic as it is without the commitment of our volunteers. Most people are
unaware of how many ministries and therefore opportunities in our parish. Some are hesitant to volunteer because
they’re unsure of themselves, their time, their abilities or trying something new. You’ll never know if you don’t
try….if it doesn’t work out you can try a different ministry. I would like everyone reading this bulletin to volunteer for
something. We have a lot of volunteers but could use more and are open to any new ideas or ministries that would
benefit our parish and community. Your parish NEEDS you!
As much as I hate to see the summer end, I’m excited about all the possibilities that are ahead.
Fr. Bill
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SAVE THE DATES Catechist/Teacher Meetings
Training for Confirmation I & II (9 & 10) will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. We will be reviewing how to use the Chosen curriculum using the TVs, the Blu-ray players, and the leader guides.
Grades 6-8—Colleen Donohoe from the Archdi-ocese of Boston will be training us in the Cre-ated for Love program for Tuesday, September 15, 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Created for Love is a man-dated Middle School Religion Curriculum de-signed by the Respect Life Education Office to be integrated into the existing religion curricula in Grades 6, 7, & 8 in every parish and Catholic school throughout the Archdiocese of Boston — designed to be taught over a three year period. The curriculum consists of a text and a DVD to be used in conjunction with one another and to be taught carefully and slowly over a three year peri-od so as to grow with the maturity of the middle school student. The Respect Life Education Of-fice offers ongoing training to pastors, principals, parish faith formation leaders and religion teach-ers/catechists in order to implement the Created for Love curriculum and share the beauty of God’s Plan for Life, Love, Relationships & Marriage. To view clips of this program visit: http://www.bostoncatholic.org/Offices-And-Services/Office-Detail.aspx?id=31129&pid=13944
Grades 1-5, training will be held on Wednes-day, September 16th, 6:00 p.m.
These training sessions are important for catechists to get off to a great start. We hope you make every effort to attend.
Debbie & Karen
TV Project Update
You may remember that toward the beginning of summer I asked for your help with an upgrade to our classrooms as we decided to add TVs for a new Confirmation program called Chosen, and to be able to do a lot of new things for all our different programs in the parish. A number of people responded extremely generously. Money dona-tions have reached $12,540 at the moment of writing, out of a total expense of $14,951.55, a cost that was greatly reduced because a lot of labor to make the classrooms ready for the new equipment was donated by Proffetty Electrical Company. I want to, once again, thank all those who have donated for making this possible. I know that the opportunities that this new equip-ment provides will give many new opportunities to our Religious Education program as well as many other parish groups and events. If anybody else would be interested in making a donation to help cover some of the remaining difference between the cost of the project and the money we received for it, the donation can either be made online on our website or by check made out to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, with “classroom upgrade” listed in the note line.
In Christ,
Fr. Adrian
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Curious about the Catholic faith? Do you or someone you know want to join the Catholic Church? Do you wish to be Baptized, receive First Communion, or be Confirmed?
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program welcomes you to learn about the Catholic faith and prepare you to receive the sacraments. For more infor-mation, please call the Parish Office, at 508-697-9528. An information session will take place in mid-September with the RCIA parishioner team.
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Catechetical Certificate Programs
The Archdiocese of Boston offers two certificate programs, a Catechetical Certificate and a Catholicism Certificate. Both programs provide students with the formation they need to enter more deeply into the truth of Christ. The Catechetical Certificate prepares one to be a better teacher of the faith. The Catholicism Certificate gives one the opportunity to more deeply study the truths of the Catholic faith. Both certificates meet at the same location and at the same time.
Who should pursue a foundational certificate?
Parents Catechists Parish council members Parish finance council members Parish volunteers and employees Teachers Homeschoolers Anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith!
The Catholic faith is inexhaustibly rich! God the Father sends His Son Jesus Christ into the suffering world to give life – without limit. The path to true happiness is knowing Jesus more deeply. The Father wants every-one to have this joy. He wants to empower the faithful to share Christian joy with others. If you would like to explore the possibilities of enriching your faith life, visit www.sjs.edu.
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
CAMPUS EVENTS
More traffic in town during these times.
Saturday, August 29th — Freshman Move-In Day
Upper classman will move in on Sunday, August 30th
Tuesday, September 1st — Opening Day: Freshman Convocation and the Inauguration of President
Fred Clark 11am-3pm with a Barbecue for Faculty,
Staff and Students at 5:30pm on the Quad
Wednesday, September 2nd — Classes begin
Wednesday, September 9th — Cake on the Quad celebrating BSU’s 175th Anniversary. Late Afternoon.
ST. BASIL’S CHAPEL
5:00 PM MASS
WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 13
THE CATHOLIC CENTER
WELCOME WEEK BRUNCH
On Tuesday, September 1, from
10a.m. to Noon, the Catholic Center
is welcoming incoming
students to a brunch.
If parishioners would like to help in
any way, please call
The Catholic Center at
508-531-1346/508-531-1412.
Suggested brunch items:
brunch-type quiches, orange juice,
sweet sausages,
muffins (all types including English)
and bagels.
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50th Anniversary Celebration
Excitement is building to celebrate the 50th
Anniversary of The Catholic Center and St. Basil's Chapel. We thank all who designed and made squares for the 50-Square Commemorative Quilt. It will be unveiled on November 15th at a special 3:30 p.m. St. Basil Mass. St. Basil's former chaplains will concele-brate, accompanied by a host of current and former music ministers.
Highlights of the Center's historic founding and 50-year history will be on display. Mark your
calendar for the 50th
anniversary dinner also on
November 15th. All who wish to help with this and more are welcome to the next planning meeting, September 15th, 7:00PM at The Catholic Center.
CANDLELIGHT ROSARY PROCESSION: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Bridgewater, will host the fifth of the
2015 season’s Candlelight Rosary Processions on Sunday, September 13, at 7:30 P.M. The guest speaker for
September 13th
will be Reverend Michael Medas, of St. Agnes Parish in Middleton and St. Rose of Lima Parish
in Topsfield.
The Processions, held on the 13th of the month from May through October, are in honor of Our Lady of Fatima.
The service includes inspirational music, a Candlelight Rosary Procession led by a beautiful statue of Our Lady
of Fatima, and Benediction. All are welcome to come—to pray for Peace in our troubled world at war and for
our service men and women in the Armed Forces, and for their own personal intentions. We especially urge
families to attend this service—“The Family That Prays Together Stays Together.”
The church has ample parking and is handicapped accessible.
Due to summer schedules, financial blessings
will be reported next week.
OPEN POSITION — Music Director
The position of part-time Music Director can
be found on BostonCatholic.org and Catholic-
jobs.org. We will not be receiving resumes at
the STA parish office. We ask any interested
applicants to send their resumes to the location
posted online.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Registration Begins: 8:30 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Food and Beverages
served post-run
WHERE:
John T. Nichols Middle School
112 Tiger Drive
Middleboro, MA 02346
For more info or to register:
www.foodpantry5k.org
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On a trip to New York City, our group ended up sitting at an
outdoor café, watching people walk by. One person made the
observation that every person walking by us had a story to
tell, a place to go and things to do. It reminded me of a movie
that examined the many ways in which the lives of strangers
are intertwined and overlap. We are closer than we imagine.
The woman walking by is the granddaughter of your great
aunt’s best friend. The young boy on the bike who almost
knocked you over goes to your parish, but only when he visits
his grandfather, who ushers at the 7:00 Mass on Sunday
morning. We are connected in so many ways.
Faith makes those types of connections. We share the same
beliefs, receive the same sacraments and struggle with the
same sins, yet we live miles apart. We’ve prayed together,
hoped together, and worshipped together. To be a Catholic is
to be part of the universal Church, the Body of Christ. In Him
we are more than just connected by coincidence. We are the
children of God, united as one.
~James Gaffney, [email protected]
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WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, August 29 Mass for the People
Sunday, August 30 7:45 am: Jose Curvelo, Sr. 10:00am: Frances Morast
12:00 noon: Antonio and Libania Sousa
Saturday, September 5 4:00 pm: Joseph, Josephine and Joseph B. Leandres
Sunday, September 6 10:00am: Mass for the People 12:00 noon: Jozef Makarewicz
Sacraments
Confessions: Saturday 3:00pm - 3:45pm or by appointment.
Baptisms: Ordinarily celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 1:30pm. Please call the Rectory to speak with a priest prior to making any arrangements. Parents are welcome to attend classes during the pregnancy if it is more convenient.
Next Baptism Class Wednesday, Sept 2nd at 7:00 p.m. At the Parish Center
Marriage: Please call the Rectory at least eight months in advance. Attendance at the Marriage Preparation Course is required.
Anointing of the Sick: If you wish to receive the sacraments at home or in the hospital due to illness, handicap or age, please contact the Rectory.
General Joseph F. Dunford, USMC CW4 Thomas Ahl, USA
Captain Vincent Chiappini, USA 2nd LT. Karen Chouinard Holliday, USMC
Captain John Costantino & USA PFC, William Vey, USA
CPL Brandon Jamieson, USA Army PV2 Harry Terpeny
Blessed are the Peacemakers Olga (Cassiani) Alberghini Edward Albert Christine Amaral Jean Andrade Baby Valerie Belcher Olivia Bonfiglio Jim & Jean Brennan Caitlin Burnett Kim (Sweetman) Byrnes Sandra Cable Christine Cabral Kelli Callahan Bill Carey Jacquie Cordaro Matthew Costantino Michael Costantino Baby Mychal Joseph Cotone Joanna Crabtree Sandra Croall Jannine Dawicki Mary DeLeon Mark Denault Marty Dickerman John Feeney Joseph Kelly James LaFranchise Rylee Fontes Lee Fuller Jesus Galindo Jim Geraghty Fred Laham Daniel John Gregg Laskoski Kevin Looney Alanna Gillis Donald Guidoboni
Beverly Guiffre Tim Johnson Beverly Jufree Bob Mackey Stephen McNally Marjorie Mello Baby Chase Miceli Charles Monestere Alice Moniz Arlene Morin Bob Morris Bob Morse Anna Nakouzi Antonio & Lucilia Nunes Paul D’Olimpia Glenn O’Neil Ann Paulino Carolyn Perry Richard Piantoni Dorothy Pope Maria Presti Andrea Proffetty Rich Quigley Matthew Ryan Betty Tarentino Dan Sante Paul Segreve Sarah Silvia, Kim Sullivan James Toy, Jr. Anna Vrana Don Weiner Margaret Yanuskiewicz Mary (Sweetman) Zunino Alexis Zutaut
PRAY FOR HEALING
Weekly Devotions
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS LOWER CHURCH
ADORATION
Saturdays 9:30 am to 1:00 pm We encourage all parishioners to spend some quiet
time with the Lord.
DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR
Thursdays 3:00 pm
SANCTUARY LIGHT
AT ST. BASIL’S CHAPEL THIS MONTH
IN MEMORY OF ANDY AND BETTY GATTIGLIO
The Sanctuary Candles at St. Thomas Aquinas Church
for the month of August were donated with love from
Antonio and Lucilia Nunes.
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