October 12 to October 19, 2014 - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic

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
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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.
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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.
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