TWENTY-NINTH NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, A Note from Fr. Michael..

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1 TWENTY-NINTH NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, 2017 A Note from Fr. Michael.. After calling the chief priests and the elders to conversion of life by a series of pointed parables, Jesus is approached by disciples of the Pharisees and Herodians in an effort to trap him in his own words. Jesus response is perhaps his most celebrated and often quoted of all responses. Jesus has come up to Jerusalem for the last time; ceasing the opportunity the Pharisees decide to entrap him. They begin with a compliment, We know you are a truthful man, and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Their intention here is to throw him off guard. This initial nicety is followed by the barbed question aimed at putting Jesus in a no-win situation. Tell us, they inquire, is it permissible to pay taxes to Caesar or not? The tax involved, a kind of poll tax, was detested by the Jews on two counts: first because it was a painful reminder that they were a subjected people; and second because the coinage in which it was paid bore the image of the Roman emperor that proclaimed him as divine. If Jesus said that the tax should be paid he would loose all credibility with the people; on the other hand, if he were to say it should not, he could then be accused of fomenting disobedience, even rebellion against Rome, and that could have fatal consequences. Jesus both knew and called out their hypocrisy by asking for them to show him the coin that pays the temple tax. To carry the coin was deemed a sacrilege. Jesus did not carry the coin; they did. Upon examination of the coin, Jesus asks, Whose image is this and whose inscription? The answer to his question is known to all. Both the image and the inscription, they admit, belong to Caesar. Jesus has trapped them at their own game. Returning the coin to them he responds, Render to Caesar what is Caesar s, and to God what is God s. To render to God what is God s is precisely the conversion Jesus has been calling them to. Our primary commitment in life has to be to God. Of course we have to accept lawful civil authority: in fact, as Christians we are called to be the best of citizens. Being good responsible citizens, working for the common good of the community is our Christian duty. At the same time, we do not look to the state as our moral guide. Legality and morality are not always synonymous. The challenge is not in rendering to Caesar, but in Seeking first the Reign of God and his justice. Stewardship Thought for the Week Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar s and to God the things that are God s. Matthew 22:37 Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren t owners of anything, we are merely stewards of the gifts God has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should be our first priority in everything. All else comes second. Thank you for your generosity for the week of October 14 and 15, 2017: Number of Envelopes 300 Envelope Amount $14, Loose Cash: $1, Electronic Offerings: $8, Other $ Total $24, % Tithe $2, Income for Oct. 16, 2016 $16, St. Thomas of Villanova

2 Schedule of Events for the week of: October 22, 2017 Recitation of the Rosary after the daily Liturgy. Mon., Oct. 23rd Weekday; Saint William the Hermit; Blessed John the Good; Saint John of Capistrano 12:05PM-RMCH Dorothy D. Madden - Kelleher Family Tues., Oct. 24th Weekday: Saint Anthony Mary Claret 12:05PM-RMCH James Hennssy - Family Wed., Oct. 25th Saint John Stone 12:05PM-RMCH Bob Sullivan (Living) - Eileen Cassidy Thurs., Oct. 26th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Sally Ann Braithwaite - John & Tanya Braithwaite Fri., Oct. 27th Weekday 12:05PM-RMCH Kim & Patrick Henry (Living) - Eileen Cassidy Sat., Oct. 28th Saints Simon and Jude 9:00AM-RMCH Jim Rooney - Sean Rooney Family 5:00PM-RMCH Kathleen Rodden - Husband, Pete Sun., Oct. 29th Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30AM-VNCH For the Parishioners of St. Thomas 9:00AM-RMCH Rosario & Virginia Falzone - Kevin & Rose Lewis 10:30AM-VNCH Donald Williams - Purpura Family Festival of Forgiveness Monday, October 23, 2017 Centering Prayer RMCH 7:30AM Art Class - PC1 11:00AM Brown Bag Lunch in Aud 12:45PM Food Addicts in Recovery - Cafe Bible Timeline - PC1 Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Bible Sharing - PC12 10:00AM SFC Mentors 1:00PM Bible Sharing - Lobby Finance Council Mtg - PC1 Eucharistic Ministers Session - RMCH Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Women s 11th Step Spirituality Meeting 6:00AM Food Addicts in Recovery - Café 9:30AM Exercise - Aud 10:00AM Honickman Ministry 10:00AM Boost Your Brain Session - PC1 12:45PM Religious Education Classes 4:45PM Festival of Forgiveness - VNCH starts 9:00PM Thursday, October 26, 2017 Men s Gathering - RMCH & Aud 6:30AM Walking With Purpose - Aud 9:00AM Golden Living Mass 2:00PM IHN Coordinators Mtg - PC1 6:00PM Walking With Purpose - Aud Peace & Justice Committee - PC2 7:30PM Festival of Forgiveness - VNCH ends 9:00PM Villanova University will host 24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration, Prayer, and Reconciliation in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church from 9:00pm - 9:00pm on Wednesday, October 25, and Thursday, October 26, All are welcome as we continue to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Friday, October 27, 2017 STV Preschool Halloween Parade - Aud Saturday, October 28, 2017 Baptism-RMCH Youth Service Casseroles - Aud Young Adults Social - Offsite Sunday, October 29, 2017 Religious Education Classes Rosemont Village Eucharistic Prayer Service 6:00PM 5:00PM 6:00PM 6:00PM 10:10AM 10:30AM UPDATE ON FR. JOE Fr. Joe is currently on his thirty-day silent retreat. When he returns he will assume his new position as Vocation Director for the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova as well as Director of Initial Formation at Bellesini Friary. His mailing address is. Rev. Joseph L. Narog, O.S.A. Bellesini Friary 111 Argyle Road Ardmore, PA Thank you to our St. Francis Inn volunteers who served 325 hot meals last Sunday to a very grateful community St. Thomas of Villanova

3 CHRISTIAN SERVICE We wish a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish: Antonio & Juliane DiCarlo & Family of Newtown Square Craic and Dana Wallis & Family of Radnor Congratulations to the newly Baptized members of our parish: Olivia Shaw, daughter of Neil & Chase Brazitis Jack Raymond, son of Ryan & Tracy Fauls Lucas Jackson, son of Daniel & Kristin Kanka Colleen McGovern, daughter of Patrick & Megan Mayhew James Joseph, son of David & Kathryn Reid Bella Grace, daughter of Michael & Eileen Salimbene Abigale Grace, daughter of Michael & Alanna Strohecker Resting in Peace: Mr. Joseph M. Forte, brother of Ann Evangelisti Mrs. Eileen Boland Long, aunt of Mary Mulholland Dr. Emile R. Mohler, III Remember those in need of our prayers, especially: Frank and Richard Beston, Katherine Breck, Jennifer Greenberg, Patricia Ann Harley, Bridget Kelly, Angele Kuchukian, Pamela LaMonaca, Patrick McCabe, Jerry O Connor, Bert Rodgers, Marie Scenna, Annie Sears, and Robert J. Wahl. Please pray for our soldiers assigned in Afghanistan and in other parts of the world. Please also pray for the soldiers who are returning from their assignments, especially the wounded. FEED THE HUNGRY MINISTRY - NOVEMBER 4TH The Life Center of Delaware County is a residence for the homeless but it opens its doors every day to anyone who comes off the street in need of a meal. Our parish serves dinner six times a year on the first Saturday of the odd numbered month. As a general rule, STV fills between 150 to 200 dinner plates each time we go. The next St. Thomas Night at the Life Center is on November 4th, so if you can provide any of the following: cooked meatloaf, roasted potato casserole, green bean casserole, dinner salad (greens, cherry tomatoes), and a bottle of Italian dressing, gallon jugs of lemonade, fruit punch, sweet tea (no soda), (10 gallons needed), and/or premade wrapped sandwiches (bologna and cheese, PBJ and cheese). If you can help prepare an entrée or buy any of the above on Saturday, November 4th, and deliver it to the Steele s home in Villanova, we can truly use your help. Contact Dennis Steele - steelecreativity@gmail.com PRAYERLINE The parish prayer line is waiting for your prayer request. Please contact stvprayerline@gmail.com or Millie Seeds at to activate the parish prayerline. We have parish teams available for your special intentions.. PROJECT HOPE This is a transportation ministry for our Parish. If you need a ride to your medical appointments or to food shop this week, please call Mary Ann Deviney at Please give at least 3 days notice. DINNERS TO THE DOORSTEP This ministry is for parish families who are in crisis or for parish couples welcoming a new baby. Homemade dinners are delivered. Two parish coordinators keep a list of volunteers who are called as needed. If you are in need of this delicious community support, please call Sarah Breck at ST. FRANCIS INN Volunteers are needed to serve the midday meal at the St. Francis Inn in Kensington on Sunday, November 19th. The Inn tries to meet the immediate daily needs of the poor and homeless people they serve with food, clothing and hospitality. This ministry is open to anyone 16 years or older. For more information and to sign up, contact our parish coordinator, Sheila Holst at or hagan1126@verizon.net. HELP AT HOME MINISTRY Do you have a small household repair that you need done? A bigger job that needs assessment? General repairs such as: Plumbing (faucet / toilet repairs); Electric (fix a light); Mechanical (AC and heat, appliance); Structural and cosmetic (threshold, window repair, patching) Are you unable to physically perform the job? Not sure where to begin? Cannot afford to get it fixed? Contact: Parish Coordinator, Jim and Ann Colizzo Jim at jcolizzo@gmail.com; Ann at annortenzi@comcast.net or Anne Murphy, Parish Staff at , pastoral@stvparish.org. Readings for the Week: Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-35 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thes 1-5c-10; Mt 22: St. Thomas of Villanova

4 YOU ARE INVITED TO A BROWN BAG LUNCH MONDAY - OCTOBER 23rd at 12:45pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Topic: Paul Durand-Ruel: How one Man s Zeal as a Collector and Gallery Owner Achieved World Acclaim for Impressionist Artists: Monet, Renoir, Degas, Casatt Speaker: Elaine Sharer Elaine is a longtime parishioner and very involved in parish life. Her educational background in fine arts led to her lifetime passion for art. Elaine is a docent at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Bring your Lunch! Dessert and drinks available. \ How Will I Get Through The Holidays Without My Loved One? Join us for a Bereavement Evening on Tuesday, November 7th at 7:00pm in the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Center with Jess Packard, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Jess is a parishioner and former bereavement counselor with Main Line Health Home Care and Hospice. RSVP is helpful to Anne Murphy, pastoral@stvparish.org or , ext 205. Everyone is Welcome. ANNUAL MASS OF REMEMBRANCE Saturday November 11, :00pm Mass in the St. Thomas of Villanova Rosemont Chapel ST. JOHN S CASSEROLES Want to help out a great nonprofit that serves hot meals to those in need? St. John s Hospice is greatly in need of precooked casseroles. Every day they provide over 350 lunchtime meals to homeless people in Philadelphia close to the Convention Center. We are looking for volunteers who can make a casserole and bring it to our freezers located in the room outside the elevator in the lower level of the Rosemont Chapel. Casserole tins are available on the top of the freezers. Any home cooked casseroles must have a protein, i.e., meat and/or beans. Please label and date your casserole with masking tape. If you have any questions, or need recipes for the casseroles, please contact Anne Murphy at service@stvparish.org. During this time of year, the Church customarily remembers all those members of the community who have died during the past year. Please join us with your family and friends to remember the deceased of our parish. All are welcome. CALLING ALL MEN Please join us for the next Men s Gathering this Thursday, October 26th, beginning with Mass in the Rosemont Chapel at 6:30am. Fr. Joseph Farrell, O.S.A., will preside and then share his story, following the liturgy, with some Fellowship in the auditorium. Fr. Joe is the Vicar General of the Order of St. Augustine (Rome). Feel free to bring a friend from the parish or otherwise St. Thomas of Villanova

5 YOU ARE INVITED TO A BROWN BAG LUNCH Michael F. Di Gregorio, O.S.A., Prior Provincial, Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova And the Augustinian Friars Invite you to attend A Cocktail Reception to celebrate a Profile in Augustinian Leadership WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH at 12:45pm in the Rosemont Auditorium Topic: End of Life Issues: a Catholic Perspective John J. Brennan, Guest Speaker St. Thomas of Villanova Parishioner Chairman Emeritus and Senior Advisor The Vanguard Group, Inc. Wednesday, November 8, :00 8:30 PM Overbrook Golf Club, Villanova, Pennsylvania For more details and to register visit: Event donations and sponsorships support Augustinian Formation Program At one time or another, all of us are confronted with end of life concerns for ourselves or our loved ones. Speaker: Deacon and Physician, Alfred J. Mauriello, II Rev. Dr. Mauriello will present an overview of the Church s teachings on complex medical and ethical issues related to the end of life. Bring your Lunch! Dessert and drinks available. Young Adults of St. Thomas of Villanova Saturday, October 28, 2017 Young Adults, 21-35yrs old, are invited to a social tonight after mass at the new Tin Lizard Brewing Company in Bryn Mawr. St. Thomas Young Adults are a community of Catholic Men & Women, single or married, looking to gather in spirituality, service and fun. Meet us in the bar area and bring a friend! ************************ All are invited to join STV Young Adults for a 'Light Hike" on the Wissahickon Trail. Sunday, October 29th at 1pm - Meet at the Trail entry point in Manayunk/East Falls. (Opposite the Wissahickon Transportation Center on Ridge Ave). Contact Chris - chris.geraghty55@gmail.com / with any questions! STV FOOD PANTRY NEEDS YOUR HELP!! The Parish food closet accepts donations of nonperishable foods on a weekly basis. The items collected are then delivered to our sister parish, St. Cyprian s in West Philadelphia, where approximately 300 families are assisted on a monthly basis. Items most in need are: powdered milk, canned fruit and 100% fruit juice, peanut butter and jelly, tuna and canned sardines, cold cereal and oatmeal, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, stew and chili, and soup. Food may be dropped off M-F, 9am to 4:30pm to the Parish Center and on weekends to the back of the Rosemont Chapel (around Mass times when The Church is open.) St. Thomas of Villanova

6 St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Community invites you to help Turkeys to the Table This is a stewardship ministry for the families and local community of our sister parish of St. Cyprian s in West Philadelphia. You are asked to bring a Thanksgiving turkey dinner (exactly what you will be preparing for your own Thanksgiving dinner) box or bag it and bring it to the U-haul Trucks on Sunday, November 19th outside of the Rosemont Chapel by 11:00AM and outside of the Villanova Church before 11:30AM Your gift will be delivered that day to the waiting families. If you have any questions, call the Tobia s at or allboysnmom@aol.com or call the Overbeck s at or overbeck1@verizon.net. Suggestions for your gift: Frozen turkey (any size), canned goods, a bag of potatoes, boxed pies, condiments, coffee/tea, stuffing mix. DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT BECOMING A CATHOLIC OR COMPLETING SACRAMENTS? Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish offers year round opportunities for people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These opportunities are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are already a baptized Christian, would like to become a Catholic, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic, would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. Please contact Deacon Don DiCarlo (donald_dicarlo@verizon.net) or the Parish Office for more information AUGUSTINIAN VOCATIONS If you are interested in learning more about the Augustinian Order and what it means to be an Augustinian, please visit our website: MEN S GOSPEL REFLECTION GROUP Do you desire a richer connection to the Word of God? Are you looking for a way to share your faith with other men of faith? Would you like to re-enforce your faith while navigating your daily life? If any of these questions caused you to pause and think, then you might enjoy our weekly men s Gospel Reflection Group. We gather weekly in the Parish Center to discuss the coming Sunday s Gospel. Join us on Thursday mornings from 6:30am to 7:30am in the Parish Center next to the Rosemont Chapel St. Thomas of Villanova

7 CYO FALL/WINTER BASKETBALL: CYO Fall Basketball Program signups for boys and girls in Grades 5-12 from OMGC or STV Parish are open at Please select register for a league & then Our Mother of Good Counsel. Registration ends October 31, If you are a first time user of Wagdogs, you must create an account for yourself and add your child. Please select St. Thomas of Villanova as your Parish. All OMGC and STV parishioners in grades 5 through 12 are eligible to play sports with the Parishes CYO Programs. Students must be active participants in Parish Religious Education and Youth Group Programs. WOMEN S 11 TH STEP MEDITATION each Wednesday from 6:00am to 6:45am in the Parish Center Step 11 Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Join us, even if you are not part of program, for a great way to start our day as we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. Page 86 of AA Big Book Active Mercy Opportunity Join our parish team on Saturday, November 18th from 8:30am-3:30pm You must be 16 years of age. Philadelphia Build is building a new affordable housing community at 16th and Fontain Street in North Central Philadelphia. You will be working on a variety of projects. If you would like to carpool, meet at St. Thomas in the rear parking lot of the Rosemont Chapel at 7:30am. You can also drive directly to the site and park on the street. RSVP is required. Contact our Parish Coordinator, Bob Schreiber. RSVP Robert.schreiber1@verizon.net or call him at or cell: WELCOME TO ADVOCATES CORNER Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching The Catholic Church has a long history of teaching about building a just society and living lives of holiness. It is rooted in Scripture and is defined in Church documents. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) published a summary of key themes from the Teaching in Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching on their website (usccb.org). The Themes are: 1. Life and Dignity of the Human Person. 2. Call to Family, Community and Participation 3. Rights and Responsibilities 4. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable 5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers 6. Solidarity 7. Care for God s Creation OMGC/STV Advocates for the Poor and Hungry use this publication to guide our work. The Church, in the first theme, proclaims that human life is sacred and the dignity of the human person is the foundation for a moral society and for all the principles of our social teaching. In the second, USCCB includes: How we organize our society in economics and politics, in law and policy directly affects human dignity. We will more fully explain how these themes are used in future articles for this column. If you are willing to advocate from home for the hungry people in the US and around, please contact Parish Coordinator, Ann Rafferty, at raffertyannh@gmail.com or St. Thomas of Villanova

8 ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA PARISH NEW MOM S SUPPORT Nurse Volunteer provide support to new MOMS. Focus of the support program is the Mother & the new family. Mother and New Family Support: The postpartum period is a critical phase in the lives of mothers and newborn babies and hence this stage affects the entire family. Although it is a critical time of adjustment both physically and emotionally, this time frame is the most neglected period for the provision of quality care. NEW MOM New mothers are often left to their own resources as they navigate the complexities of this short, yet critical phase. Breastfeeding Milk, no milk, too much milk or not enough, all this can cause stress. Support for breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Transitions Transitions can be challenging and the transitioning to a new family order benefits from support and encouragement. Nurse Volunteer The postpartum nurse volunteer is a semi-retired nurse with considerable experience with the early stages of new mothering. Nurse Credentials She is a Women s Health Nurse Practitioner and has a PhD in Nursing of which her research and focus has been on the new mother and the family unit. CONTACT INFORMATION For Suzanne Foley Cell # suzannefoley@yahoo.com or Anne Murphy, Director of Pastoral Care pastoral@stvparish.org DAY OF PRAYER FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS Day of prayer and guided reflection to offer peace and support for those who have lost a spouse (recently or years ago). Led by Deacon David Schaffer. Eucharist will be celebrated. Date: November 8, :30am-3:00pm St. Raphaela Center in Haverford, PA STV YOUNG ADULTS JOIN US FOR Theology on Tap How to Become a Saint God s grace working in human nature. Pelagianism (a pull-your-self-up-by-your-boot-straps theology) vs Quietism (a passive-go-with-the-flow theology) in the life of a Christian. Speaker: Fr. Michael Moriarty, LC - Regnum Christi October 25, :30pm Garrett Hill Ale House 157 Garrett Avenue - Bryn Mawr RSVP stvyoungadults@gmail.com JOIN THE CRS PARISH AMBASSADOR CORPS! Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is inviting Catholics to put their faith into action by reflecting on and responding to contemporary problems from a place of faith. CRS and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia provide ambassadors formation in the Catholic social teaching, education about CRS cork around the world, and training in parish engagement skills so that ambassadors can serve as leaders in their parishes, energizing them to respond to the Gospel call to care for our global family. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2017! For more information, contact Joanne Kratz at joannekratz@gmail.com or Anne Ayella at aayella@archphila.org SCRIPTURE REFLECTION SESSION The parish offers weekly Scripture Reflection Sessions on Tuesday mornings (10:00am) and evenings (7:00pm). These sessions are conducted by Fr. Michael and Ginny Neumer. The sessions are based on the Sunday scripture readings for the following week s Mass. The object of these sessions is to enhance and heighten the worship experience of those participating in the sessions by reflecting on and discussing the weekly readings prior to the Eucharistic celebration. All are welcome! You are even encouraged to bring a friend or two St. Thomas of Villanova

9 We are pleased to announce that Livestream Masses from St. Thomas of Villanova Rosemont Chapel are available for our homebound parishioners. Instructions to view the Live Stream Parish Mass are: Log on to St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Website: Scroll down and on the left hand side of the home page you will see... OPEN HOUSE SCHOOL NEWS MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP/ENTRANCE EXAM: Saturday, October 28th at 8:00am. For more information please call the Admission Office at or visit us online at NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR ACADEMY Scholarship/Entrance Exam: Sunday, October 29. For more information, call or visit ndapa.org/admissions. VILLA MARIA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Entrance/Scholarship Exam: Saturday, October 28th or November 4, For more Information, contact Admissions Office at or register online at Double Click on the Orange S to view the 5:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass or the 9:00am Sunday Mass. If you have any questions, Anne Murphy at service@stvparish.org or call the Parish Center at SHOP & SIP at Malvern Prep on November 11th Malvern Prep s Mother s Club will be hosting it s annual SHOP & SIP event on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 7:00-10:00pm in the Stewart Hall with a variety of vendors and their specialty items. Admission is $10.00 at the door (no RSVP required). Bring a friend or come alone and enjoy a glass of wine and delicious appetizers. For more information, contact Beth at edmalone@mindspring.com. HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 10:00AM - 4:00PM Find that perfect gift for that someone special! * Natural Soaps * Beautiful handmade Items * Bric Brac & Household Items * Delicious Baked Goods and much...more Assigned Reserved Parking available Raffle Table with many exciting prizes 404 Cheswick Place, Rosemont, PA In Performing Arts Center WALDRON MERCY ACADEMY Open House: Sunday, October 29th at Noon Questions, call Sr. Joellen , ext. 113, or MOM S GROUP NEWS * Indoor Playdates 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - Walkers Preschool and younger siblings Sunday, October 22 Family Rosary Join other parish families after the 9am mass for coffee & donuts followed by praying the Rosary. A great opportunity to participate in this amazing prayer, even if it s your first time! Activities for young children, including a Rosary Walk. RSVP stvmoms@gmail.com SPONSOR OF THE WEEK We appreciate advertisers who support St. Thomas of Villanova by advertising in our bulletin. Please patronize their business and let them know you saw their ad in our bulletin. FRIENDS LIFE CENTER Offering financial benefits and care coordination you need to stay in your home as you age Friendslifecare.org Why advertise in a Church Bulletin? It s inexpensive Advertising It s Effective in Catching New Neighbor s Attention It s Advertising in your Own Neighborhood It Develops Good Community Relationships It s Good for Developing Loyal Customers St. Thomas of Villanova