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Saint Thomas
the Apostle Church
“Lord, You have come to the Seashore….”
331 8th Street So. Brigantine, NJ 08203
Please visit our website:
www.stthomasbrigantine.org
February 14,2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
PASTOR: Fr. Edward Maher
PAROCHIAL VICAR:
Fr. Krzysztof Wtorek
PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Len Long
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Mon. - Thurs.: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 1:00pm
609-266-2123, ext. 3 [email protected]
St. Thomas Church Brigantine
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY: Mary Jane Kelso, [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Deacon Len Long & Deb Widmann
OFFICE MANAGER: Jane Staunton [email protected]
BULLETIN & WEBSITE EDITOR: Barb Cawley [email protected] Phone Ext. 102 DEADLINE- Monday 10:00AM
ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Galloway, 609-652-7134 www.arcs.org Principal: Joan Dollinger
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKENDS
SAT: 4:00PM
SUN: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00AM
(9:30 livestreamed)
WEEKDAYS
MON. - SAT.: 8:30AM
CONFESSION
Saturday: 3PM
or by appointment
Happy
Valetntine’s
Day
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WELCOME TO ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH
To Schedule Baptisms & Weddings Please call the Parish Office.
Religious Education CCD is now in session every Monday at the church. Grades 1 thru 4 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm and Grades 5 thru 8 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Please register at the Parish Office. We also have special programs for children and adults who would like to become Catholic or complete their sacraments. See RCIA information in this bulletin.
Care of the Sick The Parish Office may be called any time for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. A Priest or Eucharistic Minister will administer the Eucharist to those who are homebound, Our local hospitals also have a catholic priest available.
Altar Flowers
This is a nice way to remember your loved ones. The donation is $50. Contact the Parish Office.
St. Dismas Ministry “Helping People Anonymously”
This ministry is available to anyone in Brigantine who feels overwhelmed by financial burdens and needs a helping hand. If you are in need of assistance, an application from the Parish Office must be completed first. The application is anonymous and if approved, short-term help will be provided. Please call the Parish Office for more information.
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Mass Intentions
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday
8:30AM 4:00PM
February 13
Mickey Shindle by Patricia Cost Kathleen Ciano by Husband, Lou Denny DiRenzo, Jr. by Joe & MJ Kelso
Sunday
8:00AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Nancy Browne by Gale Sitorski Jane Cortellessa by Shaffer Family Thomas Park by Henry Viscusi & Diane McGhee Dante Paoloca by Brigantine Lions Club Catherine Quinlan by Marie & Mike Brindisi Frank R. Grove by Wife, Anne Robert Sooy by John & Kathe Murray
Monday
8:30AM
February 15 (President’s Day)
Maureen Pantaleone by Pat Jackson & Family
Tuesday
8:30AM
February 16
Bill Stinson by Family
Wednesday
8:30AM 12:00PM 4:00PM 6:30PM
February 17 (Ash Wednesday)
Rebecca Lincoln Helt by Thomas Volpe (Livestreamed) Service for Ashes (No Intentions) Service for Ashes (No Intentions) Patricia Lee by Joe & MJ Kelso
Thursday
8:30AM
February 18
Rita Park by Tom & Dot Park
Friday
8:30AM
February 19
Elaine Kelly by Danielle Smith
Saturday
8:30AM 4:00PM
February 20
Ryan Rehill by M/M Paul LaVigna Margie DiFranks by Family Christine Rodia by Tony & Roseann DiMaggio
Sunday
8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM
February 21
Richard McPhillips by Eileen & Joe Kelly Ryan Rehill by Bill & Lori Mayer & Family Geraldine Calareso by Joe Maiorano Edna Holland by Friends of Quay Blvd. Ryan Rehill by Don & Biddy DeFeo Julia Barry by Steve Steranko Dolores Giordano by Marie & John Hillman
Rosary for Peace The Rosary for Peace will be taking place on Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the church parking lot. Please bring your own chair. During inclement weather, it will be held in the church.
In Memory of :
Kathleen Ciano
by
Husband, Lou
Parish Devotions
Rosary:
Following 8:30AM weekday Masses,
8:10AM Saturday mornings before Mass &
Tuesday evening, 7:00PM
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Monday after 8:30AM Mass
Eucharist Exposition:
Fridays from 9:00-12NOON, with the rosary and
Divine Mercy Chaplet. If there is a funeral, Exposition
will be held in the Parish Meeting Room.
Reminder: Parish office closed Mon. 2/15
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Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy
Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to
receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into
my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and
unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be
separated from You.
Amen.
Pray for our Recently Deceased:
MaryAnne Rosello
Please keep the families of those listed above in your
prayers.
February 6th & 7th Sunday Collection
“Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do
everything for the glory of God”. 1 Corinthians 10:31
Stewardship is a way of life based on the Gospel. As disciples,
we are called to be faithful stewards of our time, talent and
treasure. Thank you for your continued generosity and
participation in our parish.
Interested in Online Giving?
To get started with online Giving, log onto our parish
website: stthomasbrigantine.org and click on the
Parish Giving button.
OFFERTORY - $6,906.00
E-GIVING - $2,062.00
SCHOOL - $ 488.00
$9,452.00
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK
Maryann Atack, Derek Caster, Jim Covert, Erin Fender, Anthony Mauceri, Alice Holl, George Hak, Joan DiBona, Joe Whitesell, Terry Ciullo, Baby Aurora Gross, Sr. Betty Heller (SSJ), Tracey Triolo, Theresa Mong, Lisa Lee, Angela Ungaro, Bernadette Burke, Thomas Cullen, Linda Cullen, Antoinette Garnett, Ralph Lillie Family, Fr. Michael Lee, Mimi Newlon, Joe Maiorano
Prayer Chain Network: The network prays for the im-
mediate needs of others. To make a confidential request, please
contact Barry Scholcoff at 609-266-7888.
Please Remember All The Military
in Your Prayers
1st Lt. Robert Glanville, USMC Sgt. Taylor DeMers, Maj. Jeffrey Moon, USAF, Lt. Connor F. Burbridge, US Army Capt. Matt Valnoski, US Army, Cpl. Ronald DeWaal, USMC, Cpl. Tristen T. Barry, USMC
Sgt. Matt Krimm, US Army Pvt. Austin Rehill, US Army
Diocesan Collection
(Wed. Feb. 17th)
On Wednesday, February 17th (Ash Wednesday), there
will be a Diocesan Collection for the Churches in Central
and Eastern Europe. Thank you for your generosity and
support of these services.
Prayer to Saint Joseph
To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.
O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.
As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.
Amen.
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Ministry Schedule February 20th & 21st Mass Lector Eucharistic Minister Presider
SAT. 4:00PM F. Burbridge P. Zuber, J. Kozub Fr. Krzysztof
SUN. 8:00AM L. Camerota D. Phillips, E. Casale, A. Grove Fr. Krzysztof
SUN. 9:30AM P. Mohnack M. & M. Brindisi, R. Pagoulatos Fr. Ed
SUN. 11:00AM R. Pennestri G. Shindle, L. Flanagan, R. Wilson Fr. Bob
If you cannot attend, PLEASE find a replacement.
Thank you!
St. Thomas Schedule for Lent
Ash Wednesday February 17 (Fast & Abstinence)
8:30AM: Mass & Ashes (Livestreamed)
12Noon: Service for Receiving Ashes
4:00PM: Children’s Service for Receiving Ashes
6:30PM: Mass & Ashes
“The Little Black Books” are available this Lenten Season. These 6 minute meditations can be your companion for Lent this year. Please pick one up at the entrance and exit of the church.
A MASS will be celebrated EVERY TUESDAY
EVENING during Lent at 6:30pm, (beginning on
Feb. 23rd) followed by the Rosary for Peace.
CONFESSIONS will be heard every Wednesday
evening during Lent starting on February 24th. The
time of confession will be announced.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - Friday evening at
7:00pm in the Church during Lent, beginning on
Feb. 19th.
Ash Wednesday Reminder:
“In the Diocese of Camden, as in the Church
universal, Ash Wednesday is to be observed as a day
of penance, fasting and prayer. As a day of fast and
abstinence, Catholics from the age of 18 to the age of
60 are bound by the mandate to fast; Catholics over
the age of 14 are seriously bound to observe the
abstinence from meat.
Lenten fasting allows for a single “normal” meal.
Sustenance through the day is permitted but the
quantity of food for this sustenance is not to equal or
exceed the amount of food taken in the single normal
meal.”
Distribution of Ashes
(per the Diocesan Guidelines)
Given the spread of the coronavirus, we will be taking
special precautions this year when distributing ashes dur-
ing Ash Wednesday. The priest will give a general
blessing over the ashes as usual and then pronounce
over the gathered assembly the formula “Repent, and
believe in the Gospel’ or “Remember that you are dust,
and to dust you shall return”. The ministers then cleanse/
sanitize their hands and, wearing masks, impose ashes
without saying anything. The faithful, wearing masks, will
approach the ministers and bow slightly as the ashes
are sprinkled over their heads.
Lenten Night of Recollection
Thursday, March 4th 7:00pm
This year, Msgr. Michael Mannion will be giving our annual Lenten Night of Recollection. It will be held on Thursday, March 4th at 7:00pm. Since this is the Year of St. Joseph, Msgr. Mannion will be speaking about St. Joseph. He will also give us some helpful suggestions on “How we can cope during the pandemic”.
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2021 CALENDAR RAFFLE
Week 7
2/08/2021 189 Patricia Parker $ 50.00
2/09/2021 477 Barbara Calcese $ 50.00
2/10/2021 319 Lori Pearce $ 50.00
2/11/2021 268 Marie Serfling $ 50.00
2/12/2021 664 Louise & Michael Esposito $ 50.00
2/13/2021 344 Christine Corbett $ 50.00
2/14/2021 597 Armond Savino $100.00
CONGRATULATIONS to our Winners.
Thank You for your
Continued Unwavering Support!
This Week’s Calendar February 15- Parish Office Closed (President’s Day)
February 16- Rosary for Peace 7pm
February 17- Ash Wednesday 8:30am Mass 12:00pm Service for Ashes 4:00pm Service for Ashes (children) 6:30pm Mass
February 19- Adoration 9:00am - 12noon Stations of the Cross 7:00pm
February 20- 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat (Parish Meeting Room) 9:00am - 12:00noon
TOM PARK K OF C YARD SALE
The Knights of Columbus WILL BE OPENING their
store at 601 Bayshore Ave., February 20th. The hours
of the store are 8:00am - 1:00pm. Thank you for your
patronage.
ADORATION of the
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Eucharistic Adoration is held
every Friday here at
St. Thomas Church from
9am-12noon. (If there is a
funeral, Adoration is held in the
Parish Meeting Room.)
CONFIRMATION NEWS
Attention 8th Grade Students & Parents
Please be advised that there will be a
MANDATORY RETREAT for Confirmation
held on Saturday, February 20th in the Parish
Meeting Room from 9am to 12:00pm.
ALL MUST ATTEND
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Red
Cross Blood Drive to be held on Saturday, Feb. 27th
from 9am - 2pm. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE
IN ADVANCE. All Covid restrictions and protocols
will be followed and masks are required. Contact
the American Red Cross for more information or to
schedule an appointment at www.redcross.org or call
1-800-REDCROSS.
Monday, Feb. 15th - NO RELIGIOUS ED.
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Spring Will Be Here Soon! Garden Permit Program Now Available
Gardening – The Healing Power of Nature
Research shows that digging in the earth’s soil is soothing, comforting and peaceful. When planting seedlings, cultivating the ground, and nurturing flowers, we experience happiness from our fruitful labor. Each year we plant gardens knowing when the first frost comes the flowers will die. However, we have hope because in the spring we will once again plant flowers. The cycle of life mimics the cycle of nature. The loss of a loved one changes lives; however, gardening may be a therapeutic option that provides hope. The mission of South Jersey Catholic Cemeteries is to not only to bury and pray for the dead, but also to comfort and console those grieving. Consider signing up for our Garden Permit Program; now available at all cemeteries managed by the diocese. To learn more visit SouthJerseyCatholicCemeteries.org or call 800-594-4980 and a member of our staff with gladly help you.
The Women's Club
A caring community of Christian Women within our Church
The Women’s Club invites all the ladies of the parish to attend our Night of Reflection on February 24
th
at 6:30 p.m. in the Church. Social distancing protocols will be followed and face masks will be required. Our guest speaker is Joan Dollinger who addressed us at a previous Night of Reflection and was extremely well received. We hope the same will be true this year.
Technology Ministry Launch
St. Thomas the Apostle Church is pleased to announce the formation of a new Technology Ministry. The primary mission of the Technology Ministry is to evangelize our faith and reach our parishioners through the use of technology. Lead-ing this effort, is Technology & Media Coordinator, Jennifer Sigmund. “As coordinator, I will serve as the liaison for all the parish media outlets. I will be developing a communication plan and address any issues that arise related to media or technology use. I will also develop a technology education pro-gram to allow all users to have the knowledge to access our digital platforms. “
As well as utilizing technology during Mass, the Technology Ministry supports other parish minis-tries and events such as lectures and parish meetings. Have a question, want more information, please contact Jennifer at [email protected].
Registration for the 2021-2021 school year has begun!
Many classes are almost at capacity, so please reach out
to Cathryn Flammer ([email protected]) as soon
as possible if you are interested in enrolling your children
into our school! We are proud of the Catholic education
offered at ARCS and providing a space where our students
are encouraged to create, inspire, and nurture an environ-
ment that embraces Gospel values. Please check us out!
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Lenten Season, a
time of spiritual preparation for welcoming Jesus Christ into
our lives in a new way at Easter. At school we will be
focusing on the three practices of Lent: prayer, fasting, and
almsgiving.
School is closed tomorrow, February 15, for the celebration
of Presidents’ Day!
Thank you for your continued support of our school com-
munity! We could not do what we do without your support!
Many blessings,
Joan Dollinger
Principal
Dear Friends,
Assumption Regional Catholic School News
Come join us, as we work with our newly formed
Technology Ministry, we have moved the 9:30AM
Streaming Sunday Mass and all streaming
sessions to the official
St. Thomas Church Brigantine
Facebook Page as of February 7, 2021.
*Ash Wednesday, 8:30am Mass Livestreamed*
