October 12 to October 19, 2014 - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic
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October 12 to October 19, 2014 - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 80 St. Thomas Way MASS SCHEDULE: Weekends Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Spanish Weekdays Wed-Fri. - 9:00 a.m. Main Church • Montevallo, Alabama 35115 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. and by appointment. BAPTISMS: Please contact Fr. Ray or Deacon Bill Alexiou at 663-3936 for Baptismal Preparation. MARRIAGE: Parish Membership and a six month preparation period are required. For weddings, please contact Father Ray at 663-3936. Thurs. - 9:00 a.m. Day Chapel Wed. - 5:30 p.m. at Student Center Chapel (When school is in regular session) Holy Days as scheduled in bulletin Website: www.stthomascatholic.com FAITH FORMATION: Adult - Sundays, 9:30-10:45 a.m. K-10th Grade - Sundays, 9:30 -10:45 a.m. Catechumenate - Sundays, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (September - May) MINISTRY OF THE SICK: Please contact the office at (663-3936) if someone is in need of Holy Communion at home/hospital. MEMBERSHIP IN THE PARISH: All Catholic adults, 18 and older, who regularly participate in the Liturgy here should register in the parish. Those who enroll in Faith Formation programs or request Baptism or Marriage in our church should already belong to our community. To register, please contact the Parish Office. Those moving are asked to let us know. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: All announcements are due in the office, in written form, no later than noon on Mondays. Mission Statement: We, the parish family of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, proclaim our belief in the message and mission of Jesus Christ. We are committed to sharing our time, talent and treasure through worship, spiritual formation and outreach. • Founded 1951 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Raymond A. Dunmyer Ext. 101 Deacon Bill Alexiou Ext. 102 Financial Secretary Jean Graffo Ext. 109 Hispanic Coordinator Marisa Owens Ext. 100 Campus Ministry Coordinator Michael Fisher Email:[email protected] Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Parish Telephones: Parish: ph. 663-3936 fax 663-0657 Rectory: ph. 665-0968 Interested in Becoming Catholic? You may have been coming to Catholic Church for a long time with a family member or friend, but you had not thought about the possibility of becoming Catholic. Would you consider that possibility now? Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Church to consider your decision? Do you find yourself in one of the categories listed below: · Never been Baptized · Baptized in another Christian tradition · Baptized Catholic without other Sacraments of Initiation (First Communion and/or Confirmation). If so, you may become a candidate for the Inquiry Classes and the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). These classes will be presented in the modular building from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM each Sunday. Attendance at these classes carries absolutely no obligation to join the Catholic Church. For more information, please contact Father Ray at 663-3936 or Jackie Lampton at 249-1171. Parish Ministry Fair 10/18-19 St. Thomas Parish will celebrate the Annual Parish Ministry Fair on the weekend of October 18-19 in the Parish Hall following the weekend Masses. This is a wonderful opportunity to become involved in the ministries of the parish. All parish groups are encouraged to staff a table with information about their ministry. Please contact Father Ray for more information. October 12 to October 19, 2014 Sat.11 4:30pm 5:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass for Lionel Jones, deceased Sun.12 8:00am 11:00am 2:30pm Mass for Domingo and Maria Semidey, deceased Inquiry Session Faith Formation RCIA Mass for the People of the Parish Spanish Mass 7:00pm Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm Lectio Divina 9:30am Mon.13 Tues.14 11:00am 6:30pm Wed.15 10/19 Ministries Fair 11/2 Stewardship Sunday 11/16 Pastoral Council Elections First Reconciliation Parent Meeting 10/27 St. Thomas will hold a meeting for the parents of the students preparing to receive First Reconciliation this year on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 PM in the Church building. All parents are urged to attend. Sympathy St. Thomas Parish offers its sympathy to Debbie Drescher on the death of her mother Patricia Bomar. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Wed. College Student Mass and Dinner St. Thomas Parish sponsors a special Wednesday evening Mass and Dinner for college students each Wednesday while the University of Montevallo is in session. The Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM at the Campus Chapel on the corner of Highland and Moody, and a dinner prepared by teams from the parish follows immediately after Mass. 9:00am Office is Open 8:30am-4:30pm Communion Service Thurs.16 Fri.17 OLV Presentation on Parenting 10/16 The third presentation for the Fall season will be on Thursday, Oct. 16th in Our Lady of the Valley Social Hall. This will be a presentation by Dr. Dale Wisely on Parent-Child Relationships. This is the second of a three part series on different areas that affect marriages. We will start at 6:30 p.m. with a social time (drinks & snacks) and the program will start at 7 p.m. and goes to 8:30 p.m. Free babysitting is available in the Church nursery. 6:30pm Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm Communion Service Ladies Bible Study Catholic Campus Ministry Mass/Dinner/team #1 Adult Scripture Study 9:00am 10:00am 5:30pm Dates to Remember Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm PrimeTimers Communion Service with a Luncheon after Service English Classes 9:00am Sat.18 4:30pm 5:30pm Sun.19 8:00am 8:45am 9:30am 11:00am 2:30pm Office is open 8:30-am-12:30pm Mass for Gloria Jaramillo, deceased Adoration begins at noon Adoration ends at noon Ministry Fair Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass for Bryan Daniel, deceased Ministry Fair Mass for James and Elizabeth Horne, decease Hispanic Breakfast Inquiry Session Faith Formation RCIA Mass for the People of the Parish Spanish Mass If you attend St. Thomas on a regular basis and have not registered with the Parish, we invite you to do so. Complete the following information and drop it in the offertory basket. A parish staff member will contact you. (Please check (X) appropriate area!) NAME _______________________________________ ADDRESS____________________________________ CITY_____________________ ZIP_______________ TELEPHONE # ______________________________ NEW PARISHIONER ______ CHANGE OF ADDRESS______ MOVING, PLEASE REMOVE MY FAMILY ______ Eucharistic Adoration Come spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. Friday adoration begins at noon and ends on Saturday at noon. For more information or to sign-up call RoseMarie Vetrano 620-0051 or cell 370-6618. Adoration is held in the Chapel at the Student Center. There will be Adoration on October 17th Ladies' Auxiliary 10/12 The next Ladies' Auxiliary meeting will be on Sunday, October 12 at 7:00PM in the St. Joseph room. All ladies of the parish are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. World Mission Sunday 10/19 Christmas Adult Choir Rehearsal The Adult Choir has began rehearsals on Wednesday, 7:15-8:30PM in preparation for the 9:00 PM Christmas Eve liturgy. Are you someone we’ve heard singing out there in the pews who hasn’t tried choir? Please join us this year. We have fun while we work hard; and we would love to meet you and sing with you. Welcome back to returning members! Hope you’ve had a nice break. Contact Ann Hicks for more information at 621-0372. Knights of Columbus Yard Sale 11/8 The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 2574 will be holding a yard sale on Saturday November 8, 2014 in the St Thomas parish hall. The sale will start a 8:00 am and run until 1:00 pm. If you have any items for donation to the yard sale, you can contact Matthew Stitt at 205-664-1281 and/or bring them by the church during normal business hours. Diocesan Priests’ Retreat 10/13-16 The annual retreat for the priests of the Diocese of Birmingham will be held on October 13-16 at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman. Please pray for the priests of the Diocese. Today’s Readings First Reading — The Lord will prepare a feast and wipe away the tears from every face. (Isaiah 25:6-10a) Psalm — I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. (Ps 23:1-3a,3b-4,5,6) Second Reading — I can do all things in him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:12-14,19-20) Gospel — Invite to the wedding feast whomever you find. (Matthew 22:1-14) Readings for the week of October 12, 2014 There will be a collection for World Missions taken up at all the Masses on the weekend of October 18-19. Please be generous. Parish Stewardship Pledge Weekend 11/1-2 St. Thomas Parish will celebrate Parish Financial Stewardship Weekend on the weekend of November 1-2. Pledge materials will be mailed to all parishioners on October 22. We will offer our financial pledges during the celebration of the Eucharist at all the Masses that weekend. Please be generous. Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Galatians 4:22-24,26-27,31—5:1; Luke11:29-32 Galatians 5:1-6;Luke 11:37-41 Romans 8:22-27; John 15:1-8 Ephesians 1:1-10; Luke 11:47-54 Ephesians 1:11-14; Luke 12:1-7 2 Timothy 4:10-17b; Luke 10:1-9 Isaiah 45:1,4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21 Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Collection 10/5/14 Offertory Building Fund Total Year-To-Date Collection Offertory Building Fund Total Budget $8,655.00 $5,770.00 $14,425.00 7/1/14 - 06/30/15 Budget $121,215.00 $80,780.00 $201,995.00 Actual $7,839.00 Difference -$816.00 $6,294.27 $14,133.27 +$524.27 -$291.73 Actual $110,712.57 $74,168.03 $184,880.60 Difference -$10,502.43 -$6,611.97 -$17,114.40 With the advice of the Parish Finance Council, Saint Thomas Parish will do financial planning according to a fiscal year (7/1/14 to 6/30/15) rather than a calendar year. Thus, the numbers above have been adjusted to reflect the new budget which began on 7/1/14. Monthly Altar Flowers 40 Days for Life 9/24-11/2 October 11th and 12th In memory of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Hawkins In memory of Violet Zismheld October 18th and 19th In memory of Robert and Grace Hotchkiss In memory of Doris Waltsgott The 40 Days for Life campaign includes prayerful vigils, prayer & fasting, and community outreach. This campaign will be from September 24-November 2. For additional information, please visit www.40daysforlife.com. K of C Squires Monthly Meeting 10/19 Squires Monthly Meeting: The third Sunday at 12:15 noon till 1:30pm. The next meeting will be on October 19, 2014 in the modular building. If any questions please call Bill Diaz at 205-266-6036. Primetimers 10/14 For parishoners who are 50+. We meet 2nd Tuesdays from September through May for Mass at 11am and lunch afterwards. Primetimer Cooks provide the meal and if you would like to cook or provide something for the meal each month, please call Barbara Readall 665-1612 or Susie Leckness 664-3268. The next session will be on Tuesday October 14, 2014. Living Rosary 10/19 October is the Month of the Rosary. St. Thomas Youth Faith Formation is honoring Jesus' dear Mother, Our Blessed Mother Mary, by organizing a Living Rosary to be held in the church courtyard at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2014. This is a beautiful prayer service which has become a powerful and prayerful annual tradition here at St. Thomas. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! If you have any questions, please contact: Pat Shoop (205-568-5505), [email protected] or Patti Champion (205-664-4043), [email protected] Pastoral Council Nominations by 10/20 St. Thomas Parish Pastoral Council Elections will be held on the weekend of November 15-16. Nominations are now open. You may nominate yourself or you may nominate another parishioner. The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 20. For more information, please contact Alan Cannon at 664-2618. K of C Movie Night 10/17 K of C will host a movie night on Friday 17th of October 2014 at 7:00 PM. The movies to choose from will be “Racing Stripes, “Mulan” or “Planes”. Popcorn and soft drinks will be served. Any questions may be sent to [email protected]. K of C Flag Retirement 11/15 The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 2574 will be collecting old United States of America flags for a retirement ceremony which will be held on November 15, 2014 after the 5:30 Mass. There will be a box placed in the gathering area where you can drop the flags off. All parishioners are welcome to participate in the ceremony. Moms & Tots We are an energetic group of mommies & children birth through preschool. We have scheduled weekly activities. Newcomers are always welcome! Call Kimberly Fridy at 563-6592. Evening Scripture Study The Wednesday evening study group has began and will meet in the St. Joseph’s room. This session we will be studying the book of Revelation using the book, The End by Dr. Scott Hahn. In this dramatic Bible Study, Dr. Hahn demonstrates why this littlestudied book contains many of the keys to understanding the Gospels. He explains that, for those students willing to examine the historical background to the New Testament, the Book of Revelation actually summarizes the central doctrines of Faith. The cost of the study book is $15. All are invited to attend. Please call Debbie or Bill Drescher at 664-2066 if you have any questions. Catholic Charities Thank You Last weekend was the annual Catholic Charities Appeal for the Diocese of Birmingham. The Catholic Charities Appeal funds the programs and ministries of the Diocese. The goal for St. Thomas Parish is $ 50,301.00. Thus far, we have received pledges from 76 parishioners in the amount of $25,110. Thank you for your pledge. If you have not yet made your pledge for this appeal, please make your pledge today. Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting 10/12 The K of C Council will hold their meeting on Oct. 12, 2014. The meeting will start @ 7 pm in the modular building. These meetings are open to all Knights in good standing. We will be having our Assembly meetings for fourth degree Knights @ 6:pm prior to the Council meetings. Firearms Prohibited at St. Thomas The State of Alabama has some new legislation with regard to the carrying of firearms. In the law, churches have the option to prohibit the possession of firearms in the church facility. With the advice and consent of the Parish Pastoral Council, St. Thomas the Apostle Church will post a security notice indicating that firearms are prohibited at St. Thomas under the authority of Act 2013-283. Lecturas de Hoy Primera lectura — el Señor todopoderoso preparará para todas las naciones un banquete y el velo que cubría a todos los pueblos, el manto que envolvía a todas las naciones. (Isaías 25:6-10a) Salmo — tu casa, oh Señor, por siempre viviré. (23:1-3a,3b-4,5,6) Segunda lectura— A todo puedo hacerle frente, gracias a Cristo que me fortalice. (Filipenses 4:12-14,19-20) Evangelio — Vayan, pues, uestedes a las calles principales, e inviten al banquete a todos los que encuentren.(Mateo 22:1-14) Lecturas de la Semana Octubre 12, 2014 Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo: Gálatas 4:22-24,26-27,31—5:1; Lucas 11:29-32 Gálatas 5:1-6; Lucas 11:37-41 Romanos 8:22-27; Juan 15:1-8 Efesios 1:1-10; Lucas 11:47-54 Efesios 1:11-14 ; Lucas 12:1-7 2 Timoteo 4:10-17b; Lucas 10:1-9 Isaías 45:1,4-6; 1 Tesalonicenses 1:1-5b; Mateo 22:15-21 Desayuno Mexicano del Ministerio Hispano Si usted atiende a Santo Tomas con regularidad y no ha registrado con la Parroquia, los invitamos a que se inscriban. Se vendera comida en el salon social de la iglesia el tercer Domingo a las 8:45am hasta 11:00am. Si quiere ayudar o donar, por favor comuniquese con Gricelda al (205) 478-5110. El desayuno sera el 19 de Octubre 2014 Nombre___________________________________________ Celebracion de la Virgen de Guadalupe 12/12 Dirección de su casa __________________________________ Santo Tomás celebrara la fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe con Padre Alex y el Padre Ray el dia Viernes, 12 de Diciembre. Si le gustaría ayudar con la misa y rosario, por favor comuniquese con Marisa al 663-3936. Educacion Religiosa En Español Para Adultos Las clases para el programa de educacion religiosa en español para adultos para el año de 2014-2015, va a ser los Domingos de 9:30am-10:45am. Los que esten interesados en recibir los Sacramentos o los que tienen preguntas de sus Sacramentos, por favor llamen a la Sra. Marisol Millan al (205) 432-8940 o a la oficina al (205) 663-3936. Los Ministerios Parroquiales La parroquia de Santo Tomás celebrará el anual feria de ministerios parroquiales el 18-19 Octubre después de cada misa. Los feligreses tendrán la oportunidad de aprender sobre los ministerios y programas de la parroquia, y la oportunidad de apuntarse los ministerios y programas. Platicas Prebautismales Las platicas de los bautizos seran una ves por mes, también debe de registrarse antes. Para más información por favor llamen a la oficina al 663-3936. Los padrinos deben de vivir juntos y estar casados por la Iglesia. Si viene de una otra Iglesia a tomar las clases, debe traer una carta en que le da a usted permiso para tomar las clases aquí en Santo Tomás y con la firma del Padre de su Iglesia. Las platicas serán el 2 de Noviember a las 9:30am. Clases para Quinceañeras Todas las niñas de 14 años de edad que planean su quinceañeras, necesitan tener las platicas antes de su Misa de los 15 años. Las clases son los Domingos a las 1:30 pm detrás de la sala de coro en la iglesia. Las clases son dos veces al año, tienen una duración de sólo seis semanas. Por favor tambien comuniquese con la Sra. Mercedes al 205-413-3066. Las clases son obligatorias. Las Armas de Fuego Prohibidas en St. Tomás El Estado de Alabama tiene alguna nueva legislación en relación con el porte de armas de fuego. En la ley, las iglesias tienen la opción de prohibir la posesión de armas de fuego en las instalaciones de la iglesia. Con el consejo y consentimiento del Consejo Pastoral Parroquial, la Iglesia Apóstol Santo Tomás publicará un aviso de seguridad que indica que las armas de fuego están prohibidas en Santo Tomás, bajo la autoridad de la Ley 2013-283. Clases de Inglés Las clases de inglés son los Martes a las 6:30pm hasta 8:00pm. Pongan la forma en la cesta de ofertorio ____________________________________________________ Ciudad______________________________________________ Código Postal_________________________________________ Teléfono______________________________________________ Nuevo Feligrés_________________________________________ Cambio de dirección____________________________________ Horario: Oficina del Ministro Hispano Padre Ray Dunmyer Misa en Español: Padre Bruce Bumbarger Lunes– Jueves:8:00 am-4:00 pm y Viernes 8:00am-12:30pm Horario de Misas Hispanas Domingos 2:30 p.m. Platicas Prebautismales Deben registrase antes del bautismo en el libro situado en el espacio a la entrada de la Iglesia. Comuniquese con el Padre Bruce (205) 755-5498 o 663-3936 Catequesis para niños Domingos: 9:30 A.M.—10:45 A.M. La persona es Karina Lizbeth Campos (205) 281-9847 Hora Santa: Viernes 6:00pm-7:00pm cada 1er y 3er viernes en la capilla en Montevallo Lectio Divina: Los Lunes 7:00pm Promotor De Salud: Luís M. Lopez (205) 540-8146 Teléfono de la UAB (866)915-7676 Prematrimonial: Gabriel y Edith Sanchez 217-6656 Preparaciones para los adultos: Marisol Millan 205-432-8940 Preparaciones para quinceañeras: Sra. Mercedes al 413-3066 Las Decoraciones para Bodas y Quiceañeras: 663-3936 Lectio Divina Santo Tomás ofrece un grupo de oración llamado Lectio Divina. Se trata de una nueva manera de aprender la Biblia y estar más cerca con Dios. El Lectio Divinia son los Lunes a las 7:00 pm. Todos son bienvenidos. To Rent a space contact Dawson Moore at (205) 620-4778 BARGAIN VIDEO TACK & SADDLES 205-668-2646 Catholic Family Services 1515 12th Ave, South Birmingham, Al 35205 205-324-6561 Regional Director: Tom Cook New & Trade-In Saddles Lynn Palmer, owner/operator P.O. 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