AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FR. DWAYNE. For those who have died: Andrew B. Coriaty, William J. Gormley, Lilian Belmont

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1 MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY, June 26, 2017 NOON Calixta Roman TUESDAY, June 27, :30am Fathers Day Remembrance NOON Hazel & Eugene Rogers WEDNESDAY, June 28, :30am Msgr. John Brown NOON Adolphe & Genevieve Rogus THURSDAY, June 29, :30am Thomas Ferguson & Jean Cipolla NOON Joan & Suzanne Lee (L) FRIDAY, June 30, 2017 NOON Olive Reilly SATURDAY, July 1, :30am Souls in Purgatory 5:30pm Baby Derrick John Ellers SUNDAY, July 2, :00am Purgatorial Society, People of the Parish, Jamaal Richards (B) 11:30am Msgr. John Brown 5:30pm Thanksgiving to St. Anthony Sick: Rosaline Peiters, Annette Petti, Monroe Okola, Ed Rossnagel, Paul Peridon Sr., Isidro Padilla, Ann Dormody, Jean Chenet, Rosemary Podesta, Louis Cardiello Martin Ewald, Pat Durkin, Anthony Boffa, Ellen Lahane, Julien Dolisca, Frank Incorvaia, Patricia Farrow Chin, Jim Polloicino, Patricia Watson, Ingrid Velinskie, Grace Lipani, Carissa Alba, Kimberly Palmo, Edwin Walsh, Dorothy Lasher, Isidoros Binikos For those who have died: Andrew B. Coriaty, William J. Gormley, Lilian Belmont Those in the Armed Services in these difficult times, let us lift up in prayer for our brave men and women who fight for our freedom all over the world. May God bless them and keep them safe. 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 St. Thomas Aquinas Church ( 1550 Hendrickson St. between Flatlands Ave. and Ave. P.) at 8:30AM. The cost is $40.00, which includes a bagel for breakfast and a $30.00 bonus from the Casino. The next trip is scheduled for Thursday, July 6, 2017 For further details or to sign up for the trip, please call Noreen at (718) AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FR. DWAYNE In order to give letters of recommendation, letters attesting to character, sponsor certificates, and other documents that may have legal or religious purposed, it is required that persons requesting those documents. Be registered and be active members of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish (Parishioners with envelopes for at least 6 months) We cannot give any of these documents to persons not register in the parish MEMORIAL GIFTS Altar Bread & Wine In memory of Catherine J. Hayes donated by Jim Hayes & children Altar Candles In memory of Msgr. John Brown donated by the Julia Diorio Sanctuary Lamp In memory of Msgr. John Brown donated by Ann Dormody The Intension of the Mass The intension of the Mass is the most precious Gift we can give for Our Beloved ones who are departed. We also have Mass Cards that you can give to your friends and family for their Birthdays, illness, or a special intention. The Mass is truly unique special gift.

2 KNITTING AND CROCHETING AT ST. THOMAS AQUINAS Please join parishioners and friends at St. Thomas Aquinas for free classes in Knitting and Crocheting. Knitting and Crocheting supplies will be on sale. Classes are on Saturday, at 10:00 am in the St. Thomas Aquinas Center. Please call or Text Mary- Cassandra Odenat at to indicate your interest in attending the classes. SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE Please be aware that our Summer Mass schedule that will start on Monday July 3, 2017 will be as follows: Monday Friday 9:00am (There will be no noon Mass). Saturday 9:00 am 5:30 Vigil Sunday 8:00am, 11:30am, and 5:30pm HELP KEEP YOUR PARISH UP TO DATE! Summer is time for moving for many families. If you are new to our parish, please register at the Parish Office. If you have a new address or are moving from the parish, please contact the Parish Office as well. We would appreciate it! COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND If you know of a parishioner who is unable to attend mass on the weekend, or are unable to attend yourself, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Mathew at Ms. Mathew 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. BEREAVEMENT SESSIONS Grieving is the painful experience of loss of a loved one. One way or other many of us have experienced loss which is still fresh in our heart and mind. More times than often, we are expected to be strong, taking care of others who are grieving or suffering from illness, or other life situations. What about us? St. Thomas Aquinas bereavement ministry invite you to set aside an hour of your time for yourself. Sharing the suffering that accompanies grieving, usually assists us in realizing how typical our experience is and how much the support of others helps us in recovering from our losses. We meet on the 1st Monday of every month at 7:00pm at the Rectory office located at 1550 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn. Please inform us if you are interested in attending this meeting. Any more information please call ext. 16. DO YOU HAVE A 2017 GRADUATE IN YOUR FAMILY? LET US KNOW! We will be recognizing this year s High School, College & Graduate School graduates from the Parish of Saint Thomas Aquinas in an upcoming bulletin. Please send us your graduate s name, the name of the Institute from which they graduated and for college grads the degree they received. We will need names by June 27th, 2017 for inclusion in a July bulletin. VOLUNTEER NEEDED Looking for a volunteer to work the SUM- MA gift shop. Please contact : Joe Costillo for details (718)

3 FAITH FORMATION Our Faith Formation Program will begin a new class for adults who wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sessions will begin in October and are open to anyone sixteen years of age or older who have been baptized and received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and First Penance. Prior registration is necessary. Please call our Faith Formation Office Ext. 16. You need to have your Baptism and First Holy Communion certificates. IS GOD CALLING YOU? We are in need of catechists who are willing to share their faith and work with the young ones as Catechists, helpers and assistants to catechists. If you feel Jesus and His mission is calling you to this ministry, please call Faith Formation Office Ext. 16. You will be helped to get trained to do this ministry. RCIA THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIA- TION FOR ADULTS... OR RCIA is a process by which people who are considering membership in the Catholic Church come together for weekly classes to experience Christian Community and share a journey of faith. FOR WHOM IS IT INTENDED? 1. Un-baptized adults who wish to learn more about the faith and Christian life, with the possibility of being a Catholic Christian. 2. Baptized Christians from other denominations who would like to learn more about, and possibly join, the Catholic Church. 3. Baptized Catholic Christians who wish to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist. WHY NOT ME?- self check list -non-baptized? -without recent church involvement? -searching for meaning in your life? -curious about the Catholic Church? If you checked one or more of the above, the Lord is inviting you to come and see what the RCIA process is like. For information, call at our Faith Formation Office: Ext. 16. Midwood Catholic Academy A school you can believe in We re saving a seat for you! Children who will be 5 years old by December 31, 2017 are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten To learn about the benefits of a Catholic education, please contact Principal Elena Heimbach at We work with all families to make Catholic education available and affordable 1501 Hendrickson Street Brooklyn, NY midwoodcatholicacademy.org

4 YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio wishes to thank everyone from Saint Thomas Aquinas who have participated in the 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal - Live in Faith Give in Love thus far. Our parish has pledged $44, from 161 (19.46%) out of 824 households, reaching 75.51% of our assigned parish goal of $58, We ask every Catholic family to participate so that we can surpass our goal. Please know that every gift matters. Envelopes for this Appeal are available throughout the Church. Through the Appeal s parish sharing, all monies received over our assigned goal will be returned back to the parish. We thank God for all of his blessings and recognize that as we look back in appreciation, we must look forward with a sense of responsibility to help those in need. Some Gift Plans to Prayerfully Consider : Can You Total 10 Monthly Sacrifice? Pledge Payments $10.00 a day $ $ $ 8.33 a day $ $ $ 5.00 a day $ $ $ 3.33 a day $ $ $ 2.50 a day $ $ $ 1.50 a day $ $ $ 1.20 a day $ $ $.83 a day $ $ $.67 a day $ $ $.50 a day $ $ CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our 50/50 winner for the month of May, Anthony Quaranta We had 84 people who participated so the winner received $ Our next drawing is July 2, 2017 at the 11:30am Mass. Good Luck to all! ACADEMIC HONORS St. Edmund Prep. Taina Absalon 12th Gr.- Second Honors Angela Colasuonno- 12th Gr. Principals List Christina Colasuonno 11th Gr. Principals List Carol Melo 10th Gr. First Honors Dave Pierre 11th Gr. First Honors Joanna Sabillon 9th Grade Second Honors Naldy Tabuteau- 11th Gr. First Honors Pledges are a journey of faith in both the ministries future as well as your own. Please consider what God has blessed you with and return a portion back

5 Stop In and See Our Beautiful Tree for Education We welcome you to help Catholic Education. A leaf makes a wonderful remembrance for a graduate or present and past members of your family. Silver Leaf = $100 donation Rose Leaf = $200 donation Gold Leaf = $300 donation All proceeds will benefit Midwood Catholic Academy s Academic program, which will be used to update textbooks and technology. Thank you for your Support!