January 4 to January 11, 2015 - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic

January 4 to January 11, 2015 - 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).
January 4 to January 11, 2015
Sat.03
4:30pm
5:30pm
Sun.04
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.
Angel Tree Thank You
The Social Concerns Committee would like to thank the
parishioners of St. Thomas for their participation in our 2014
Angel Tree Campaign. We were able to collect in excess of 300
gifts for children within the Shelby Emergency Assistance and
the Bibb County Foster Child Programs. Our thanks also go out
to those who purchased Christmas Dinners for our
Shelby Emergency Families and those who donated toward our
forgotten Angels. We wish all a Merry Christmas!!!
Sympathy
St. Thomas Parish offers our sympathy to Bill Plott and Nancy
Wilstach on the death of their daughter Lillian Plott. May her
soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy
of God, rest in peace.
7:00pm
Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm
Lectio Divina
6:30pm
Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm
English Classes
Mon.05
Tues.06
Wed.07
9:00am
10:00am
5:30pm
6:30pm
Thurs.08
9:00am
9:00am
Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm
Mass Intentions for
Karola Buysse
Sat.10
4:30pm
5:30pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Mass for Carroll Schmidt,
deceased
Sun.11
8:00am
Mass for Mariaelena Diaz,
deceased
Inquiry Session
Faith Formation
RCIA
Mass for the People of the Pari
Spanish Mass
Ladies Auxiliary meeting
Knights of Columbus meeting
9:30am
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. Our next get together with the students is
January 7, 2015.
Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm
Mass for Joyce Franks, deceased
Ladies Bible Study
Catholic Campus Ministry
Mass/Dinner/#1
Adult Scripture Study
Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm
Mass for Leonor & William
Molony, deceased
Fri.09
Epiphany House Blessing
There is a beautiful tradition in the Catholic Church of the
blessing of chalk and the blessing of homes for the visit of the
wise men at Epiphany. There is blessed chalk in the Gathering
Area, and there are sheets with an explanation of a possible
blessing of your home. Please use these materials for your home
blessings.
2:30pm
Mass for the People of the Parish
K of C Pancake Breakfast
Inquiry Session
Faith Formation
RCIA
Mass for Thomas Barber,
deceased
Spanish Mass
11:00am
Taste of St. Thomas Planning Meeting 1/11/15
Mark your calendars! The first planning meeting for our annual
Taste of St. Thomas event will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015
after the 11:00 Mass in the St. Joseph room. This wonderful
event is our "signature" event at St. Thomas for our parish, and
our communities. It takes the help of many people for it to be
successful. Please come to the meeting to find out more, and to
see where you can help. A light lunch will be provided.
8:00am
8:30am
9:30am
Adoration ends at noon
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Mass for Bryan Daniel, deceased
11:00am
2:30pm
7:00pm
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 ______
Children’s Choir-1st-6th grade!
There will be a year-round children's choir offered at St. Thomas
Catholic Church, with rehearsals starting on January 11, 2015.
Rehearsals will be Sunday from 12:15pm-1:00pm each Sunday,
and we plan to sing at one of the Masses in February. If
interested, please contact director, Marie Brewer at
[email protected].
Knights Super Bowl Meat Sale
Once again the Knights will be having a meat sale for the Super
Bowl. The price will be Butts $30, Ribs $15, and Chickens $10.
The Meat will be available for pickup after 5:30 Mass On January
31st and after both masses on February 1st. A signup sheet will be
in the gathering area for pre-orders.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS______
Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting 1/11/15
MOVING, PLEASE REMOVE MY FAMILY ______
The K of C Council will hold their meeting on Jan. 11, 2015. The
meeting will start at 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 at 6:pm
prior to the Council meetings.
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 January 16, 2015
Hispanic Breakfast 1/19/15
The monthly Hispanic Breakfast will be held on Jan. 19, 2015.
The breakfast will start at 8:30AM-10:45AM. All proceeds will
be donated to our building fund. Please plan to join us and enjoy
some great authentic Mexican food.
Confirmation Date Set for 3/21/15
Bishop Robert J. Baker has scheduled Confirmation for St.
Thomas Parish on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the 5:30 PM
Mass. All are welcome to join us for this special event.
Thank You for Your Christmas Offerings
Thanks to your generosity, St. Thomas Parish received $6,084.50
in the Christmas collections. We are grateful for your generosity.
Today’s Readings
First Reading — The glory of the Lord shines upon you.
(Isaiah 60:1-6)
Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.
(Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13)
Second Reading — Now it has been revealed that the Gentiles are
coheirs of the promise. (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6)
Gospel — We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him
homage. (Matthew 2:1-12)
Readings for the week of January 4, 2015
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
1 John 3:22—4:6; Matthew 4:12-17,23-25
1 John 4:7-10; Mark 6:34-44
1 John 4:11-18; Mark 6:45-52
1 John 4:19—5:4; Luke 4:14-22
1 John 5:5-13; Luke 5:12-16
1 John 5:14-21; John 3:22-30
Isaiah 55:1-11; 1 John 5:1-9; Mark 1:7-11
Stewardship of Treasure
Weekly Collection 12/28/14
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
$225,075.00
$150,020.00
$375,095.00
Actual
$12,785.00
Difference
+$4,130.00
$20,723.28
$33,508.28
+$14,953.28
+$19,083.28
Actual
$221,711.84
$166,380.44
$388,092.28
Difference
-$3,363.16
+$16.360.44
+$12,997.28
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.
Respect Life Mass 1/17
Christmas Altar Flowers
Annual Respect Life Mass and March lead by Bishop Baker
Saturday, January 17, 2015 - Pray and Unite for Life Mass at
Cathedral of St. Paul, 9:00 A.M. Birmingham March for Life,
10:45 AM Brother Bryan Park 22nd Street South at 10th
Avenue, Birmingham, AL www.BirminghamMarchforLife.com 205-705-9158
In memory of Thomas M. Clayburn
In memory of A.L. and Alyce Ingram
In memory of Victor and Mary Graffo
In memory of Ann Martin
In memory of David Ingram
In memory of Elijah Martin
In memory of Betty Ingram
In memory of All deceased Ingram and Graffo family
In memory of Walter Surma
In memory of the Ludwig Family who are deceased
In memory of Ed and Norma Smith
In memory of Ralph and Polly Epperson
In memory of Henry and Bianca Brock
In memory of Umberto and Mary Caldora
In memory of William and Mary Brock
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heyer
In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hirt
In memory of Vance Family
In memory of Laura Goggins
In memory of Jack Logan
In memory of Siegfried Kunedt
Dr. King Prayer Breakfast 1/10
The Catholic Diocese of Birmingham from the office of the
Black Catholic Ministry presents a Diocesan Prayer Breakfast in
Commemoration of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:00 A.M at the Cathedral of
St. Paul Life Center—2120 Third Ave. North, Birmingham.
Tickets are $20.00, to purchase a ticket please call the Office of
Black Ministry at (205) 838-8313.
Pancake Breakfast 1/4
The Knights of Columbus monthly pancake breakfast will be held
this morning from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
K of C Squires Monthly Meeting 1/18/15
Squires Monthly Meeting: The third Sunday at 12:15 till 1:30pm.
The next meeting will be on December 21, 2014 in the modular
building. If any questions please call Bill Diaz at 205-266-6036.
Primetimers 1/13/15
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 Jan. 13, 2015.
Altar Flowers for 2015
Altar Flowers for 2015 the list is in the gathering space. Thank
you for helping us have flowers on the altar. The cost is $90 for
the whole arrangement or $45 for half.
Wednesday Evening Scripture Study
The Wednesday evening study group has begun 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
little-studied 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.
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.
Ladies' Auxiliary 1/11/15
The next Ladies' Auxiliary meeting will be on Sunday, Jan. 11,
2015 at 7:00PM in the St. Joseph room. All ladies of the parish
are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings.
Centering Prayer Retreat 1/16-18
An Introduction to Centering Prayer retreat will be held at the
Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center in Cullman January 16-18,
2015. This form of Christian prayer is rooted in the ancient
Christian contemplative tradition and is intended to foster a deeper
intimacy with Christ. Private rooms and the ability to maintain
silence are required. The cost for the weekend is $210/person;
lodging, meals, and linens are included. For registration
information and other details, please contact the Benedictine Sisters
Retreat Center at (256) 734-8302 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Lecturas de Hoy
Primera lectura — ha llegado tu luz y la gloria del Señor brilla
sobre ti. (Isaías 60:1-6)
Salmo — ¡Que abunden la paz y la rectitude en los días de su
reinado. (Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13)
Segunda lectura— Dios llama a todos las naciones a participar de
la misma promesa de los Israel. (Efesios 3:2-3a,5-6)
Evangelio — vimos salir su estrella y hemos venido a adorarlo
(Mateo 2:1-12)
Lecturas de la Semana Diecembre 28, 2014
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
1 Juan 3:22—4:6; Mateo 4:12-17,23-25
1 Juan 4:7-10; Marcos 6:34-44
1 Juan 4:11-18; Marcos 6:45-52
1 Juan 4:19—5:4; Lucas 4:14-22
1 Juan 5:5-13; Lucas 5:12-16
1 Juan 5:14-21; Juan 3:22-30
Isaías 55:1-11; 1 Juan 5:1-9; Marcos 1:7-11
Nuestra Señor de Guadalupe 2015
Si usted atiende a Santo Tomas con
regularidad y no ha registrado con la
Parroquia, los invitamos a que se inscriban.
Espero encontrar ayuda en la organización de la Virgen de
Guadalupe, para el año 2015. Se va celebra el Domingo, con el
Padre Bruce de la Misa de 2:30pm, Diciembre 13, 2015. Por
favor, le permite trabajar juntos y empezar a planificar este
después de las vacaciones en el mes de Febrero. Si usted necesita
más información por favor llame a la oficina al 663-3936 con
Marisa.
Nombre___________________________________________
Flores para el Altar 2015
Ciudad______________________________________________
Flores para el Altar del año 2015, la lista se encuentra en el
espacio de la iglesia. Gracias por ayudarnos a tener flores en el
altar, el costo es $90 para toda la disposición o $45 de la mitad.
Código Postal_________________________________________
Desayuno Mexicano del Ministerio Hispano
Nuevo Feligrés_________________________________________
Se vendera comida en el salon social de la iglesia el tercer
Domingo del mes 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 18 de Enero, 2015
Cambio de dirección____________________________________
Clases De Inglés
Padre Ray Dunmyer
Misa en Español: Padre Bruce Bumbarger
Lunes– Jueves:8:00 am-4:00 pm y Viernes 8:00am-12:30pm
Las clases de Inglés se han terminado este año. Las clases
comenzarán en el mes de Enero 13, 2015.
Reunión de las Damas Auxiliares 1/11/15
La primera reunión para el sabro de Santo Tomás será el 11 de
Enero de 2014, a las 7:00pm, en el St. Joseph. Si usted está
interesado en ayudar, por favor asistan a la primera reunión.
Espero verte allí.
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.
Se comenza el 13 de Enero.
Todos son bienvenidos.
Café y Donuts
La Parroquia de Santo Tomás patrocina café y donuts en las
mañanas a 9am-10:45am, cuando el Catecismo esta en la sesión.
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 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.
Preparaciones Matrimoniales
Las personas que necesitan platicas y planear su boda necesitan
hablar con el Padre Bruce seis meses antes de sus boda y tambien
necesitan tener las platicas matrimonials. Las platicas son el
Viernes 20 de Febrero a las 6:00PM y el 21 Sábado a las 8:00AM
en Santo Tomás. Para más información comuniquese con
Gabriel y Edith Sanchez al 205-217-6656 o con Padre Bruce al
205-755-5498.
Pongan la forma en la cesta de ofertorio
Dirección de su casa __________________________________
____________________________________________________
Teléfono______________________________________________
Horario: Oficina del Ministro Hispano
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
La Fecha de la Confirmación 3/21/15
Obispo Robert J. Baker ha programado Confirmación de Santo
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