ROSARY SOCIETY ATLANTIC CITY TRIP

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1 MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY November 27, 2017 Noon Anne DeBonis TUESDAY November 28, :30am Edward Moore Noon John, Irene & Michael Carroll WEDNESDAY November 29, :30am Immacula & Tamarra Charles (L) Noon Joan Lee THURSDAY November 30, :30am Souls in Purgatory Noon Stella Freyne FRIDAY December 1, 2017 Noon Steve Zawislak SATURDAY December 2, :30am Thomas Ferguson, Jean Cipolla, & John Flanagan 5:30pm Patrick E. Durkin SUNDAY December 3, :00am Purgatorial Society, People of the Parish, Christopher Stallone 11:30am Patrick Durkin 5:30pm Anna Hoey Sick: Rosaline Peiters, Annette Petti, Ann Dormody, Jean Chenet, Rosemary Podesta, Louis Cardiello, Anthony Boffa, Ellen Lahane, Julien Dolisca, Frank Incorvaia, Patricia Watson, Ingrid Velinskie, Grace Lipani, Carissa D Alba, Kimberly Palmo, Edwin Walsh, Dorothy Lasher, Dr. Vijay Anand, Carol Melo, Antoinette Casconi, Dimona Galli, Alexander Elias, Baby Charles Richardson, Edie Neumann, Michael Serrone For those who died MEMORIAL GIFTS Altar Bread & Wine In memory of the Burns & Slattery Families donated by Kathleen Burns ROSARY SOCIETY ATLANTIC CITY TRIP The Rosary Society of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish runs a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on the FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH. The bus leaves from in front of the Church ( 1550 Hendrickson Street, between Flatlands Avenue & Avenue P ) at 8:30am. The cost of this is $40.00, which includes a bagel for breakfast and a $30.00 bonus from the Casino. The next trip is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, For further details or to sign up for the trip, please call Noreen at (718) COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND If you know a parishioner who is unable to attend mass on the weekend, or are unable to attend yourself, please contact Fr. Clifford at Fr. Clifford will arrange a visit and then assign an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit on a regular basis. Homebound parishioners are very grateful to be able to receive communion in their homes. Please keep our homebound members in your prayers. ROSARY SOCIETY NEWS All members of the Rosary Society are asked to attend the 11:30am Mass next Sunday, December 3, Please sit up front and wear your medals. CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON The Rosary Society is sponsoring a Christmas Luncheon at Nora s Park Bench on (Quentin Road and Marine Parkway ) on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 1:00pm. All are welcome to join us for an enjoyable afternoon. Tickets are $40.00 and may be obtained by calling Connie at

2 ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SANCTUARY STARS Any Donation of a $ or more made toward the painting of the sanctuary, you will received a memorialized star for you or a PILGRIMAGE Our Lady Queen of Peace Prayer Group is sponsoring a pilgrimage to Medjugorje, February 17-25, The cost of the pilgrimage is $1,899 leaving from JFK and this includes; round trip air fare, transfers, all taxes, accommodations, daily Mass, spiritual direction by Fr. William Elder from the NY Archdiocese & breakfast and dinner. For more information call Penny Abbruzzese at or Liz at 206 Tours at MUSIC MINISTRY NEWS love one. There will be an Advent program of Lessons and Carols (scripture readings and hymns) with the Adult Choir on Saturday, December 16 at 7:30 pm in the church. All are invited. ADVENT SEASON SAVE THE DATE Christmas Tree Lighting Sunday December 10, 2017 After the 5:30pm Mass The Adult, Children s and Hand Bell choirs are preparing for the Advent and Christmas seasons. If anyone would like to join in singing or playing for these special occasions, please see Mr. Jim Millen, Music Director, at the organ after any of the weekend Masses. The Adult Choir will be singing at the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass. There will a program of Christmas carols and anthems before the Mass, beginning at 11:30 pm. Also, at the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, and at the 11:30 am Mass on Christmas Day, the liturgy will be enhanced by a brass quartet Lessons & Carols

3 St. Thomas Aquinas 5th Annual Christmas Fair Saturday December 2, am-5pm Msgr King Hall Hendrickson Street between Flatlands Ave. and Avenue P Meet Santa, Enjoy Crafts, Music and More For more information and to rent tables at the Fair- Call or visit us on the web at SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Saturday, December 2, AM - 11:30 AM In the School Cafeteria

4 Cost $8 before November 23 $10 after November 23 and at the door All proceeds will benefit the Youth Group SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Join Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and the Futures in Education In support of Catholic Schools at the Spirit of Christmas Spectacular at Lincoln Center starring Daniel Rodriguez, Alfio, Charlie Romo And Broadway Stars, On Monday, December 18th, 2017 at 8PM For tickets contact Lincoln Center at JOIN ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH ON A PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND Walk Where Jesus Walked WITH FR. DWAYNE DAVIS AUGUST 19-28, 2018-$3,899 FROM NEW YORK, JFK OPTIONAL POST YOUR TO ROME- $999 AUGUST 28-31, *EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF $150 PER PERSON FOR RESERVATION AND DEPOSIT ($400) RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 1,2017 PROMOTIONAL CODE: DDHL17 Arrangements being made Thru 206TOURS Come join us for our Fourth Annual Memorial Christmas Tree Lighting. You are invited to take this opportunity to memorialize or pray for your loved ones by purchasing a tree for $ Your tree will be lit with your message on it at a ceremony. The lighting ceremony will take place in front of the Parish Rectory on Sunday, December 10 th, 2017 immediately following the 5:30pm Mass. Please come to the rectory to fill out a form or find one at the back of the church and bring to the rectory with a check payable to St. Thomas Aquinas Church.

5 L IFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR ARE YOU: Thirsty for change, healing, understanding Seeking ways to deepen your faith Longing to have a more intimate, personal relationship with the Lord Would you like to experience a new life of extreme adventure following Jesus? Find fresh life and deepen your relationship with God Replace your fears and misconceptions with faith Know Love, Joy & Freedom through the Holy Spirit Experience the victory of living as a true disciple of Christ. on each Tuesday (November 28th, to December 12 7:30 pm St. Thomas Aquinas Bereavement Group The death of a love one can be the most stressful event in a person s life. A wide array of emotions can be experienced, such as sadness, anger, anxiety, guilt, and despair. There is no right way and wrong way to grieve. Each person experiences grief in his or her own way, partly because of the relationship with the person who died. St. Thomas Aquinas Invite you to set aside and hour of your time for yourself sharing the suffering that accompanies grieving. We meet on the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of every month. For more information contact Fr. Kieran Summa Gift Shop My Treasured Catholic Prayers Large Print Only $4.00 YEAR OF VOCATION Anyone who has celebrated a special wedding anniversary in the year 2017 are asked to call the rectory during normal office hours.

6 SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH Cordially Invites You and Your Family to CELEBRATE YOUR SACRAMENTS Sunday, December 31, :30 AM Mass Fellowship to follow in the MCA School Cafeteria Join us on the FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY as we celebrate all those who have received a sacrament at Saint Thomas Aquinas in We look forward to seeing you and your family there. Fr. Dwayne, Fr. Kieran & Fr. Clifford

7 Giving Tree Will soon be up and decorated with Christmas Tag Ornaments for children and families in need. The tree will go up on Saturday, December 2 nd, the first weekend of Advent and gift donation must be returned before Sunday, December 17 th. Our recipients of the generous gift of our parish are Hour Children. Our gifts will brighten the lives of many ranging from babies and their mothers and children of all ages. Please remember to bring your gift UNWRAPPED and attach the tag from the giving tree to it. Saturday December 16, 2017 at 7:30pm Holy Family Mass For all those who have received Sacraments at St. Thomas Aquinas in 2017 Sunday December 31, 11:30am Mass