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Mass Times Weekdays

9:00 am

Saturdays 4:00 pm

Sundays 8:30 am, 10:00 am,

11:30 am (Span.), 6:00 pm

Confession Saturdays

3:00—3:45 pm

Adora on Tuesdays & Thursdays

9:30 am—12:00 pm

700 Brown Chapel Road St. Cloud, FL 34769

407-957-4495 (Office) 407-957-1771 (Fax)

info@stacatholic.org www.stacatholic.org

Parish Office Hours: M-Th 8:00 am—5:30 pm Fri 8:00 am—12:00 pm

Sunday, December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent

St. Thomas Aquinas

Faith Forma on Classes Wednesdays

6:30—8:00 pm 407-957-4495 x230

St. Thomas Aquinas School 407-957-1772 (O)

www.stacschool.com

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P O 700 Brown Chapel Road, St. Cloud, FL 34769

407.957.4495 (O) // 407.957.1771 (F)

stacatholic.org

facebook.com/s homasaquinasstcloud

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PASTOR Rev. Kent Walker frkentwalker@stacatholic.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Fidel Rodriguez frfidel@stacatholic.org

DEACON Rev. Mr. John Del Giudice deaconjohn@stacatholic.org DEACON Rev. Mr. Ernesto Nunez deaconnunez@yahoo.com

P O I N P R Can be completed in office or via stacatholic.org/register. O G Your dona ons to our parish can now be set up electronically (EFT) at stacatholic.org/give. For help or ques ons regarding Online Giving, please do not hesitate to contact the parish office at 407-957-4495. J C Local pos ngs: stacatholic.org/jobs.

A S Call Parish Office during business hours. If a er hours emergency, 407-433-4472. S For Bap sms through Marriage, visit: stacatholic.org/sacraments. For Voca ons, visit orlandodiocese.org. E-P R Submit names to prayer list at: stacatholic.org/pray or sign-up to receive our prayer list via email.

H R Visit stacatholic.org/rentals for info packet and date request form. M I Mass Inten ons can be scheduled for a de-ceased loved one at the parish office during office hours. $10.00 suggested dona on each. Please be aware, Masses fill up 6-8 months in advance. G /S C Request online or call 407-957-4495 x221.

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9:30 am—12:30 pm for ages 4 & younger.

Naida Villaran Nursery Manager

347-209-1096 childcare@stacatholic.org

Nursery Loca on

P C M STA G S Located at main church entrance. Open a er all weekend masses!

STA T S 175 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Hours: Tu 9-4, W-F 9-2, Sat 9-3, Closed Su-M.

C D M Inside Social Hall a er 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday Masses. To join ministry, contact Do e Jensen 407-892-5015.

S M N 9:30 am—12:30 pm for ages 4 & younger, contact Naida Villaran 347-209-1096.

S . T A S : 800 B C R , S . C , FL 34769 407-957-1772 . .

O M Shaheda Jefferson, sjefferson@stacatholic.org

R B P Rosie Alvarado, recep on@stacatholic.org

P M Frank Acosta, facosta@stacatholic.org

Y M Mary Klemm, mklemm@stacatholic.org

T S M Pa e Meli, pmeli@stacatholic.org

B /W M P Meghan Zbikowski, mzbikowski@stacatholic.org

S P Nicholas Pavgouzas, npavgouzas@stacschool.com

L D Melinda DeYoung, liturgy@stacatholic.org

F F D Joseph Fey, jfey@stacatholic.org

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We’re Hiring!

Job Title: Administra ve Assistant to the Pastor/Parochial Administrator Reports To: Pastor/Parochial Administrator or Designated Personnel FLSA Status: Non - Exempt TO APPLY: Email resumé and cover le er to Shaheda Jefferson, Opera ons Manager: sjefferson@stacatholic.org

SUMMARY The Administra ve Assistant to the Pastor enhances the effec veness of the parish administra on by coordina ng and providing professional administra ve support services to the Pastor. In addi on, the Administra ve Assistant coordinates pastoral services of the parish in support of the Pastor’s office, such as Bap sms, Communion, Confirma on, Weddings and Funerals.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other du es may be assigned. • Assists the Pastor by providing general administra ve and support du es (correspondence, communica ons, calendaring, travel arrange-

ments, follow-up, etc.).

• Produces informa on by transcribing, forma ng, inpu ng, edi ng, retrieving, copying and transmi ng text, data, and graphics whether by scan, fax, or e-mail.

• Ensures that the Pastor and appropriate personnel are apprised of developments and situa ons, exercising good judgment and ensuring confiden ality is maintained in all areas of responsibility.

• Coordinates, sets-up, and assists with administra ve needs for mee ngs, conferences, liturgical celebra ons, and other events as needed.

• Prepares reports by collec ng informa on and data.

• Maintains personal contacts, files and documents.

• Organizes special events, luncheons and other formal and informal mee ngs as requested by the Pastor.

• Maintains the Pastor’s calendar.

• A ends required mee ngs and gatherings, taking mee ng minutes and offering assistance as needed.

• Develops and maintains effec ve records and informa on management systems, including a current and accurate filing system.

• Opens and distributes daily mail and makes determina on as to importance and priority; organizes work by reading and rou ng corre-spondence, collec ng informa on; ini a ng communica on.

• Ensures mely and professional communica on with stakeholders within the parish community.

• Prepares A/P vouchers for approval and signature.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essen al duty sa sfactorily. The requirements listed below are rep-resenta ve of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommoda ons may be made to enable individuals with disabili es to perform the essen al func ons.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree preferred; minimum of 6 years at the Execu ve Secretary/Administra ve Assistant level; and/or 3 years as an office supervisor or office manager. Must have experience in technology-based office management and office support. Requires proven mul -tasking capabili es. Ability to effec vely priori ze tasks and me demands. Proficient in Microso Office Suite and Publisher; working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional. Requires excellent wri ng skills. Must possess a heightened sense of confiden ality and a strong sense of respect for and knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church. Must be able to work well with various personali es within the Catholic Church.

ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS A high level of organiza onal and interpersonal skill is required. A en on to detail and working well with others is also required.

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS Must possess the ability to read and analyze rou ne correspondence and compose appropriate responses; ability to respond effec vely to com-mon inquiries from internal and external sources; ability to effec vely present reports and informa on to cons tuents.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The ability to sit and stand for long periods of me. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommoda on. Must be able to communicate verbally and in wri en form.

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Bereavement Ministry: Elena St. Laurent—407-791-7575 (estlaurent@cfl.rr.com) Coffee & Donuts: Do e Jensen—407-892-5015 (dacsjohn@gmail.com) Council of Catholic Women: Karen Hamilton—407-492-2244 (kdhamilton9@gmail.com) Cursillo: Ruth Mendoza—321-624-3203 (millys95@aol.com) Faith Forma on & RCIA: Joseph Fey, Director —407-957-4495 x230 (jfey@stacatholic.org) Grief Support Group: Elena St. Laurent—407-791-7575 (estlaurent@cfl.rr.com) Grupo de Oración—Divino Niño: Español—Sonia Reyes—407-334-4796 (sreyes0817@gmail.com) Grupo de Parejas: Español— Fr. Fidel Rodriguez, Spiritual Coordinator—407-957-4495 x228 (frfidel@stacatholic.org) Knights of Columbus Council #15357: Pete Caporlingua, Grand Knight—407-552-7427 (petestakofc15357@gmail.com) Liturgical Ministries: Melinda DeYoung 407-957-4495 (liturgy@stacatholic.org) Living Sta ons of the Cross: Doris Hunt—407-340-3024 (jhunt2668@yahoo.com) Medical Clinic: Kelly Bender, Clinic Office Manager—407-593-1256 Open Wednesdays/Appointment sign-up @ 3:30 pm Ministry to the Sick: English—Elinor Tietz 407-892-8689 (e etz@cfl.rr.com) Español—Gloria Noda 407-870-8132 (gnoda@cfl.rr.com) Ministerio de la Música—ADVENTUS: Español—Nilsa King—407-350-8343 (samuelking850@aol.com) Ministerio de Lectores: Español—Maria Azevedo—813-270-0096 (mazevedo67@yahoo.com) Ministros de la Eucharis a: Español—Gloria Noda—407-870-8132 (gnoda@cfl.rr.com) Parish Finance Commi ee: Joe Cruz, President (joecruz@cfl.rr.com) Thri Store: Pa e Meli, Store Manager—407-891-0022 (pmeli@stacatholic.org) Ujieres: Español—Carmen y Hernan Arenas—407-556-4826 (carmen.ramos78@yahoo.com) Youth Ministry: Mary Klemm—407-932-8252 (mklemm@stacatholic.org)

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As always, your support of our parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, is greatly appreciated.

W O 12/9/18

O $21,148.32

2 C $4,575.05

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2018 Assessment Goal for St. Thomas Aquinas: $205,010.00

Pledged to Date: $201,826.14 Paid to Date: $172,851.36

Pledge Balance: $28,974.78 Assessment Balance: $3,183.86

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9:00 am 6:30 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] CCW General Mee ng

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11 9:00 am 9:30 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Exposi on & Adora on Benedic on Senior Social Group RCIA Class Celebración de Guadalupe

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12 9:00 am 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Faith Forma on Class KofC Christmas Party

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14 9:00 am 7:00 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Choir Prac ce [Span.]

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15 3:00 pm 4:00 pm

Confession Mass [Eng]

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16 8:30 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 6:00 pm

Mass [Eng] Mass [Eng] Mass [Span] Mass [Eng]

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Annex Aquinas Room Augus ne Room Breezeway Church Chapel Gymnasium School Field Social Hall School Parish Office Teacher’s Lounge

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Weekly Calendar

9:00 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

Daily Mass [Eng.] Grief Support Cursillo Youth Ministry

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CONCERT Saturday, December 22nd

7:00 pm St. Thomas Aquinas Social Hall

Featuring the talents of... Fr. Kent Walker

& his Christmas Combo!

Free admission!

Cookies & punch!

All ages welcome!

Questions? Email info@stacatholic.org.

Christmas Please join us at

Fr. Kent Walker’s Annual

P F O M L E Jon DeYoung—Navy

Cassandra Russo—Air Force Michael A. San ago—Marines

Anthony U. Tambio—Navy Francisco J Noda—Army Korey Heineman—Army

Christopher J. McGinley—Air Force Shawn McGinley—Army

Aaron Feliciano—Air Force Erik Feliciano—Navy Eric E. Garcia—Navy

To ensure an updated list, please submit all military & law enforcement/emergency worker prayer list requests (full name and branch) to us via: www.stacatholic.org > Parish Community Thank you! List will be updated annually.

Laura Reiber—Army Caleb Cousins—Army

James Allgood—Police Officer Frankie Perez—Deputy Sheriff

Peter Morales—Army T. Jason Sibley—Police Officer

Harry E Johnston IV—Army Jason T. Heineman—Army Ginger Headley—Marines

Timothy Brown—Police Officer Eric Morales—Police Officer

Joshua Chris an Cox—Army Anthony Toro—Air Force

Daniel K. Ronan—Firefighter Christopher Ronan—Army

Jennifer Passarella—Police Officer Jus n Lunsford—Police Officer

Antuan Lendor—Army Thomas Murphy—Firefighter

Derrick Lee Smith—Navy Jason Garcia—Marines

Tyler J. Connard—Air Force

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A S G The world does not seem big enough to contain the jubila on of the first reading. In the Gospel reading, the Roman empire isn’t big enough, either. The great powers of Rome are named and made to stand wai ng for the arrival of God’s salva on. And we find Paul medita ng joyfully on what really ma ers. According to Baruch, the city of Jerusalem is like a person standing on ptoe looking for God’s salva on, which is coming from the east. Those who were led away on foot, heads down, now come back, a proud people. Why, the very way is smoothed out. The path is lined with fragrant, lush trees. It can’t get any be er than this, can it? Well, yes, it can. For a voice calls out in the desert. Here is the beginning of the salva on of God.

Thursday 12/13

9:00 am MARIA C. ORTIZ

-The Arroyo Family

Friday 12/14

9:00 am DANIEL KELLY

-Renata Hedrick

Saturday 12/15

4:00 pm ANTHONY KOWALEWSKI

-Daughter

Sunday 12/16

8:30 am GERRY STROHMEIER

-JoAnn & Kaitlyn LaBarr

Sunday 12/16

10:00 am GEORGINA SOTO VICENTE

-Daughter Soto Vicente

Sunday 12/16

11:30 am CANDIDA ROSA RIVAS SANTIAGO

-Carmen San ago

Wednesday 12/12

9:00 am GREGORY HIBBELN

-Mother

Tuesday 12/11

9:00 am NANCY LONGHWAY

-Theresa Bauman

Monday 12/10

9:00 am CAROL KREIDEMAKER

-Leo & Julia White Villard

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Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80: 2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18

December 2 flavored boxed rice 6-8 oz., applesauce (individual cups), ravioli or spaghe O's 15 oz. cans

December 9 granola bars or fruit bars individual wrapped, oatmeal (8,10,12, or more individual envelopes to a box) peanut bu er or cheese crackers individually pack, ramen noodles ( no instant lunch cartons), cans of tuna

December 16 grape jelly 18-20 oz. plas c jars (no glass), vienna sausage 5 oz. cans, canned soup (chicken noodle, tomato, and vegetable) 9-12 oz. cans

December 23 peanut bu er 16 oz. plas c jars, macaroni and cheese 5.5-7 oz. box (no instant lunch cartons), pudding (individual cups)

Sunday 12/16

6:00 pm DOMINGA ANTONIA OLIVO

-Family

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Dona ons can be le outside the main entrance of the church a er each weekend Mass.

Pray With Us

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Christmas Mass Schedule

Our Lady of Guadalupe Christmas Eve

Monday, December 24th 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm (Spanish), Midnight

Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25th

8:30 am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am (Spanish) *No 6:00 pm Mass*

Mission Statement: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School promotes a reverent, respec ul, responsibly community of believers who know, celebrate, and share God’s love through academic excellence, spiritual development, and service to others.

St. Thomas Aquinas School

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Bible Study Courses

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