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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]
Pastor: Rev. Joseph R. Cronin - [email protected] Download our App: see MyParishApp.com
ST. THOMAS CHURCH SOUTHINGTON
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
4:00 Maria Parlapiano-20th Anniversary, req. by her family
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 The Epiphany of the Lord
7:30 Rev. Clement Thibodeau, req. by Angelo and Marilyn
Coppola
10:00 Joseph Fiorente, req. by his wife, Barbara
MONDAY, JANUARY 8 The Baptism of the Lord
7:30 Parishioners of Saint Thomas
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9
7:30 Parishioners whose funeral Mass was in December: Jane
McGloin, Arlene Kulesza, Mary Keegan, and Fanny
Janazzo
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11
12:10 Florence & Philip Pomposi and Lillian & Michael
Cassella, req. by their family
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12
12:10 George and Josephine Galiette, req. by Jenny Telesco
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
8:00 Anthony Renzi and Gemma Volpe-Birthdays, req. by
Louisa Renzi
4:00 Paul Emond, req. by Marie Thelen and Marie Ayotte
SUNDAY, JANUAUARY 14
7:30 Edward Maigarie, Sr. and Edwarsd Maigaire, Jr. req. by
Genevieve Maigarie
10:00 Alfred Laone, req. by his wife and children
BULLETIN
All bulletin announcements must be submitted in writing no later
than the Monday prior to publication. It is best to send by email
NEW PARISHIONERS
Welcome! We are delighted to have you join our parish. Please
introduce yourself to Fr. Joe after Mass. Parish registration forms
are available in the sacristy after Mass or at the rectory office
during the week.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
In Memory of:
Albert and Rae Torello Michael Torello
Frank & Catherine Ingriselli Marco Ingriselli
Marie Ingriselli Frank J. and Margaret Lamb
Mr & Mrs Ralph Ferrucci Mr & Mrs Donald McBreairty
Elio Cinquedito Landon Golmon
Geraldine Roy Jeanne Klinger
Sr. Adeline Roy Albert Roy
William & Helen Spring Charles & Emma Herzy
John & Julia Spring Charles & Josefa Herzy
Stanley& Anna Borowski Sophia & Agnes Borowski
Anton & Mary Hebenstreit Carol & Jack Potter
Florence & Edward Podhajski Robert Herzy
Emilie & Alfonse Bojniewicz Antonio & Maria Renzi
Gemma & Michele Volpe Luisa Volpe
Adolph & Crystal Mongillo Faust Mongillo
Jennie Jordan John & Marjorie Bores
Anna Lopreiato Diane DiLorenzo
Mary Raffonello Rose Salce
Arthur & Jean Martino Vincenzo & Maria L Angelillo
Anna Rose Fiondella Edmund Manos
John & Mary Czerwienski Jon & Freda Beauchene
Michael Andrew Shore Phil Mucci
Patti Yorski Mr & Mrs Stanley Yorski
Mr & Mrs Pat Maiorano Angelo & Concetta DelSanto
Richard & Sylvia Elliott Thomas Del Santo Family
Fernand&Mariantonia Simone Malia Simone Family
Jeanne & Robert Plourd Lea & Romain Plourd
Laura & Joseph Ouellette Theresa & Normand Cyr
Daniel & Ceil Martin Laurence & Germaine Kenny
Domenica Petracca Schaaf Family
Dunn Family John & Viola DiCaprio
Thomas & Ruth Lessor Joseph Sukatski, Jr.
Zeglen Family Philomena Giardono
Helen & Joe Sukatski James & Mary DeGeorgia
Lucille & Thomas Ingala Josephine & Peter Daddona
Francis & Ruth Galliher James & Barbara Galliher
Bruce Bailey, Sr. Jim Conlon
Stephen, Sr. & Ruth Elliott John & Elsie Marks
Ferrucci & Lamb Families Joseph Fiorente
John J. Kane James Amera
Robert Pelegano Henry & Ellen Lalla
John and Bridget Kane Robert W. Baldwin
Nicholas Grego Anthony Vecchio
Maria & Gaetano Sabino Vecchio Family
Ragozzino & Sabino Families Cirillo & Pandolfo Families
Julia and Stefan Rycki Mr & Mrs Fernand Pepin
Funzey Cusano Tara Schneider
Mr & Mrs Lorn DeVeau John DiSarro
Fumiko Kirby Lucille Marquis
Oropallo & buonanno Family Denupetis Family
In Honor of:
Mary Ingriselli Jeanne Lopatosky
World Peace Catholic Church
2018 PASSION PLAY NEWS
The 40th St. Thomas Passion Play gets underway in January.
Besides acting we are in need of help in many areas to keep the
play running smoothly. Please consider helping us spread God’s
message of love during this Lenten prayer. Auditions and
rehearsals will be held at Southington Catholic School. Women:
Wednesday, Jan. 17th in the cafeteria at 7pm. Men: Thursday,
Jan. 18th in the gym starting at 7pm (note the different location).
Gathering Night: Calling all members past, present and future; a
night for praise and information will be held on January 24th in
the gym at 6:30pm. For a complete schedule check our web site
stthomassouthington.org/passionplay or contact Bonnie
Peterson at 860-621-7005. CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
2017 contribution statements are available upon request. You
may enclose a note in your offertory envelope, call the office or
send an email request. Statements will be mailed to you.
BIBLE STUDY
The next Bible study class will meet Thursday evening, January
11th at 7pm in the school cafeteria. Please bring your bible.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 7, 2018
Readings for the Week of January 7, 2018 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/
Mt 2:1-12
Mon: Is 55:1-11 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11
Tues: 1 Sm 1:9-20/Mk 1:21-28
Wed: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Mk 1:29-39
Thurs: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Mk 1:40-45
Fri: 1 Sm 8:4-7/Mk 2:1-12
Sat: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Mk 2:13-17
Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a]/1
Father Joe’s Notes
K OF C FREE THROW CHALLENGE
The Southington K of C Council #15 is sponsoring a Basketball
Free Throw Challenge for boys and girls age 9-14 at the
Southington Catholic School Gymnasium, Saturday January 6th,
with a rolling registration beginning at 10:30am to 12noon, and
the competition starting at 11am. The event is free. Pease join us
for this very fun event. Any questions, please call Phil Mazzatti
860-276-8228 or email [email protected]. Snow date: Jan 13th.
LADIES GUILD
The St. Thomas Ladies Guild will meet on Monday, January 8th,
at 7:00pm in the church basement. All are welcome to attend a
short general meeting followed by a Pizza and Movie night.
The Church Sanctuary Candle is offered this
week in memory of Claudia Labrie requested
by her family.
The Chapel Sanctuary Candle is offered this
week in memory of Florence & Philip
Pomposi and Lillian and Michael Cassella,
requested by Felix and Josephine.
PARISH POTLUCK SUPPER!
St. Thomas Parish will be holding a Potluck Supper on Saturday,
January 20th, after the 4pm Vigil Mass, in the school cafeteria.
All parishioners are invited to bring their favorite ethnic or family
dish to share. This will be a great time to break up the mid-winter
blues. If you plan to attend this fun event, please indicate how
many will be in your party by filling out the slip below and
dropping it in the collection basket next weekend or email the
rectory office at [email protected].
2018 POTLUCK SUPPER
Please complete the form below, and drop in the collection
basket. Name (Family):_____________________________________
# Attending:________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________
Email:____________________________________________
ANNUAL FUND DRIVE
Thank you to all of the parishioners who contributed to the 2017
Annual Fund Drive. Donations totaling $47,075 will go toward
the rectory - making it handicapped accessible and updating the
office and meeting spaces. Your continued generosity and
support are greatly appreciated.
My dear friends,
The Feast of Epiphany is here! This is the glorious day in
which we rejoice in the Son of God being made manifest to the
world. We see more fully the glory of the Incarnation. The
light of salvations shines for all the world to see. The star that
guided the Magi is visible to all, not just to those in Judea.
These Gentiles come from afar to adore the Son of God.
Though the star shines brightly, only a few ever notice. Most
people are too concerned about the cares of daily life to notice
this sign in the heavens. It’s easy to miss that something glori-
ous has occurred. Only the most alert ever took notice.
It’s funny. We speak of angels singing and stars in the sky,
but how many people ever noticed? What were they doing?
Sure, we like to imagine that we’d know and go to greet the
Lord at his birth, but would we? How many of us ever look up
from our smartphones or turn away from the television or com-
puter screen long enough to notice what’s happening in the same
room, let alone up in the sky? How many of us ignore what’s
said by the person sitting next to us, let alone the message being
proclaimed by angels in the heavens? Even the greatest signs
and wonders will be missed by most people, simple because we
don’t know nor do we care to see. The Feast of Epiphany calls
us to be more alert to the presence of the Son of God in our
midst.
God is present to us and working all around us. You can see
Christ in the people who work with adults with intellectual and
development impairments. You can see Jesus in the face of peo-
ple who battle their own disease each day and still care for fami-
ly and friends. You can experience the power of God in those
who strive to care for the homeless and people who have mini-
mal heat or shelter in these bitterly cold months. The glory of
the Incarnation continues in the people of God, members of the
Body of Christ, who live among us and put His love into prac-
tice each and every day. Don’t let the chaos and evil in the
world blind you to the light that is all around us. Pay attention
to that light of salvation in this word. Look around and listen.
The message is proclaimed and the glory of Christ continues to
shine. Be among those who see and hear. Don’t let the chance
pass us. Be alert!
Hopefully yours in Christ, Fr. Joe
NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK
January 7-14 is an opportunity to become aware of the
millions of God’s children fleeing war, persecution andpoverty
and to share their journey by walking with them in paryer and
support. To add your voice to this urgent issue send a message
to your lawmakers at Justiceforimmigrants.org.
