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Saint Thomas Church 99 Bristol Street, Southington, CT 06489-4599
Telephone: 860-628-4713 Fax: 860-628-7341 e-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.stthomassouthington.org Religious Ed email: [email protected]
ST. THOMAS CHURCH SOUTHINGTON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
4:00 C Jeanne and Robert Plourd, req. by their daughter
4:00 S Louis Avitabile, Sr., req. by Karen Avitabile
10:00 Richard Clark, req. by the Cocozza family
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
10:00 Frances and James Shaughnessy, req. by Joan Martin
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 St. Stephen
7:30 Donald Aufiero, req. by family
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 St. John
7:30 Christopher Hjerpe, req. by his parents
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29 St. Thomas Becket
12:10 Michele Testa, req. by his wife and family
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 The Holy Family of Jesus,
Mary and Joseph
12:10 Gennaro and Maria DelBuono and Vincenzo and
Immaculata Testa, req. by Dominick Testa and family
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 St. Sylvester 1 4:00 Joseph and Mary Zacchio, req. by Theresa, Mickey and
Frank
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY
MOTHER OF GOD
7:30 Nelson, Martha and Dan Blanchette, req. by Robert and
family
10:00 Joseph Fiorente, req. by his wife, Barbara
BULLETIN
All bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing no later
than the Monday prior to publication. Submitting well in advance
of that date is greatly appreciated.
ST. THOMAS PRAYER LINE MINISTRY
To make a request for prayer contact Barbara Burke: 860-621-
3129, Noreen Fragola 860-628-2500, or the Sisters at the
Convent: 860-621-1904.
NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome! We are delighted to have you join our parish. Please
introduce yourself to Fr. Nick after Mass. Parish registration forms
are available in the sacristy after Mass or at the rectory office during
the week.
Mark your calendars! The next Uganda Friend Raiser is set
for May 5, 2017 at Testa’s. You are invited to attend the first
planning meeting for this great event on Thursday, Jan. 12th
at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. All are welcome. Updates on
the project to follow. Please contact BJ Raby if you have any
questions 860-628-9425.
MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND
St. Thomas Parish offers Ministry to the homebound and shut-ins.
If you know of someone who would like to receive the Eucharist
on a monthly or weekly basis please call the rectory at 860-628-
4713.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
In Memory of:
Louis and Flora Cello Frank & Annette Mongillo
The Levanti Family The Lavallee Family
The Bogush Family The Pater Family
Nicholas DeLuco Robert & Jeanne Plourd
Romain & Lea Plourd Joseph & Laura Ouellette
Normand & Theresa Cyr Thomas Nedjoika
Leonardo & Joanne Cotugno Assunta Secondo
Giovanni Secondo Concetta Carbone Secondo
Florence Triano Frank Triano
Joseph & Harriet Guimond Michael & Sophie Manchak
Scott Grajewski Raymond Derynioski
Jacob & Katerin Hanecak Mary & Bruno Brunalli
Ragida Bousaada Sciota & Apicello Families
Paul Whitaker Vita Paradis
Vito Potenza M/M Nicola Faraoine
M/M Albert Aldi, Sr. M/M Joseph Aldi
Leroy Hall Diego Droz
Edward Sisto Salvatore Anthony Iaccarino
Connie Montenieri Frank Sinescalco
M/M S. Montenieri M/M V. Sinescalco
M/M L. Diemente Sisto & Iona Palmieri
Simon & Katherine Cyr Carmine & Filomena Votino
Michele & Immacolata Salvati Dolores Biafore
Joe Rigano Norah Hanson
Henry & Sadie Coulombe Allen, Raymond, Laurina
Roy and Judy The Levesque Family
The Mazzera Family The D’Angelo Family
Joseph A. DePaolo Kimberly Dickerman
Mary Gasecki Albert Gasecki
John & Florance Lalla John & Julia Lalla
Sam & Antoinette DelFranco Ralph Salerno
Eugene & Julia Manware Peter Nemic
M/M Francis Sweeney M/M Martin Burava
John R. Morgan, Sr. Caryl G. Morgan
John R. Morgan, Jr. Otto T. Besescheck
Theresa M. Besescheck Rosaire Michaud
Francis Fitzsimons Ernestine Fitzsimons
Sarah Kolosky Borrelli Annmarie Cocozza
Richard Clark The Cocozza Family
The Cicarelli Family Peter and Helen Folcik
Lincoln & Alexandria Mongillo Catherine L. Whelan
Pat Kozlowski Pat Mongillo
Sophie & Evo Mongillo Elaine Mongillo Simone
Arthur Mortino Jean Martino
Vincent Angelillo Maria Loretta Angelillo
Anna Rose Fiondella Alexander & Ann Cima
Pierina & Angelo Carnaghi Alexander & Margaret Cima
ElvigeRe & Theresa Calcuterra Maureen Scott
Kristen Milano Alfred & Amelia Gioia
Armand, Juliette & Claude Levesque Jackie Riley
Patrick, Theresa & Paul Pelletier Robert Gionfriddo
AnnMarie & Ernest Wright Robert Wright
Richard Thelen Clovis Desjardins
Loretta Desjardins Robert Pedrolini
M/M Domenic Pedrolini Thomas Pedrolini
M/M Louis Trotta & daughters Earnestine T. Messer
Jane T. Satogaj Rose & Pat Latino
Dan & Phyllis Vendetti Diane DeLorenzo
(additional names will be listed next week)
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD DECEMBER 25, 2016
Readings for the Week of December 25, 2016 Sunday: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9
-14
Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31/Mt 10:17-22
Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97/Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124/Mt 2:13-18
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96/Lk 2:22-35
Friday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Ps
128/Mt 2:13-15, 19-23
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Ps 96/Jn 1:1-18
Next Sunday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
The Church Sanctuary Candle is offered this week in
memory of the deceased members of the Cinquedita
family, requested by Angie and family.
The Church Sanctuary Candle is offered this week in
memory of Louis Avitabile, Sr., requested by Karen
Avitabile.
LAP BLANKET MINISTRY
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 28th at
7pm in the church basement. Lap Blankets are distributed to the
sick and elderly at home, in healthcare facilities and hospitals. For
more information, contact Rita Gilbert at 860-620-0246 or
Sr. Marie at the convent 860-621-1904.
“COME AND FOLLOW ME”
Are you following Archbishop Blair and the Archdiocese on
social media? Twitter: @ArchbishopBlair
Snapchat: @ArchdioceseofHartford
Facebook.com/ArchdioceseOfHartford
VOCATIONS
A child is born for us; a son is given to us. Such good news
deserves to be heard. Are you willing to proclaim the tidings of
great joy to the world as a priest or religious? If you are, call Fr.
Jeffrey Gubbiotti, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center
at St. Thomas Seminary, 860-242-5573, email
[email protected] or visit www.hartfordpriest.com.
CALENDARS
Calendars for 2017 are available at the entrances of the church.
We wish to thank the DellaVecchia Funeral Home for providing
these religious calendars.
BREAD FOR LIFE
St. Thomas Church has been assigned this week, January 2-6 for
the Bread for Life Soup Kitchen. We need two people per day
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also, donations of milk and fruit
are needed. If you are able to assist in the kitchen or help with a
donation, please call Marie, 860-621-7615. Please consider giving
the gift of your time one day during our assigned week.
CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE
Mary Mother of God, December 31/January 1
4:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
The Epiphany of the Lord, January 7/8
4:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
The New England Chamber Choir and Orchestra presents Music
for Christmas on Wednesday, December 28th at 7:30pm at Our
Lady of Mercy, 19 South Canal St., Plainville. Prelude begins at
7:00pm. A free-will offering will be accepted.
NATIVITIES BLESSING
The weekend of January 7-8, 2017 is the celebration of the feast
of the Epiphany of the Lord. Again this year, in honor of this
feast, parishioners are invited to bring your family’s nativity to
any Mass for a special blessing. Please arrive early to Mass to
place your nativity at the altar. The Blessing will take place
during the Mass. After Mass, you will remove your nativity from
the altar and take it home. Also, Father Nick will again host an
open house at the rectory to view his extensive collection of
nativities, following all Masses. Join us in this joyful way to
celebrate the Christmas Season!
A FAMILY PRAYER BEFORE THE MANGER
Loving God, as we stand before this manger, help us to make a
place for your Son in our home and in our hearts. Help us to
welcome him by being kind to one another and reaching out to
those who need us. We thank you for the great gift of Jesus, in
whose name we pray. Amen
A NEW YEAR; A NEW CATHOLIC TRANSCRIPT
Beginning late January 2017, the Catholic Transcript newspaper
will be transformed into a full color magazine, which will be sent
for free to more that 192,000 Catholic households in Hartford,
New Haven and Litchfield counties. The new publication will
dynamically advance the tradition of a beloved, respected, award-
winning newspaper with roots dating back to 1829.
In magazine format, the Catholic Transcript will continue to be
the communications centerpiece of Catholic news and information
for our archdiocesan family of faith. Its visibility and relevance
will be greatly enhanced thanks to its digital presence, social
media interconnectivity, evangelizing content, and distribution 10
times a year to more than double the number of Catholic
households than in the recent past.
The Catholic Transcript’s transformation is in direct response to
the Office of Pastoral Planning’s Your Voice Counts survey.
PASTOR’S CORNER... Along with the entire staff here at St. Thomas, I extend to each of
you and to your loved ones best wishes for a Blessed Christmas.
May the peace and the joy of the newborn Christ-child fill your
hearts on this most holy day and throughout the coming New
Year! Please accept a copy of Matthew Kelly’s latest work
‘Resisting Happiness’ as our gift to you. Reading it myself I was
amazed at all the ways we continually resist being happy, while at
the same time, not being able to understand why we are not as
happy as we would like to be. Together, may we bring to our
world the happiness that our Savior has brought for us all.
Fr. Nick
