SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS

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1 DIOCESE OF PHOENIX SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS Catholic Church & School APRIL 7 TH, 2019 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her. John 8: West Thomas Road Avondale, AZ Phone: (623) Fax: (623)

2 MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 5:00 pm DAILY MASS Monday - Saturday RECONCILIATION Saturday 8:30 am 3:30 pm ADORATION Wednesday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm PARISH OFFICE Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Tuesday closed 11:30-1:00 pm) Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am - 2:00 pm SCHOOL OFFICE (623) Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm EVANGELIZATION & CATECHESIS OFFICE (623) x214 Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm GIFT SHOP (623) x242 Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Saturday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am - 8:30 am 10:00 am - 12:30 pm ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL PARISH ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Reverend John Muir Pastor Reverend Anwar Zomaya Associate Pastor Reverend Bryan Buenger Associate Pastor Deacons Deacon Ken Porter- dcnken@stacc.net Coordinator of RCIA Senior Deacon Chuck Shaw (Retired) Deacon Edgar Carnecer Deacon Jason Robinson PARISH ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Julie Cipriano- jcipriano@stacc.net Executive Assistant to the Pastor Jessica Alire- jalire@stacc.net Director of Human Resources & Operations Rose Mary Corona- rmcorona@stacc.net Receptionist MaryLina Luna- mluna@stacc.net Coordinator of Safe Environment & Administrative Assistant Regina DeSpain- rdespain@stacc.net Sacramental & Records Clerk Glenn Biggs, Maintenance Director Glenn Volkenant Jr., Maintenance Ron Shipman, Maintenance Tamara Sykes- tsykes@stacc.net Gift Shop Manager Geoff Stricklin- gstricklin@stacc.net Director of Mission Advancement Delilah Garcia- dgarcia@stacc.net Coordinator of Liturgical Décor & Funerals Heather Porrell- hporrell@stacc.net Coordinator of Sacred Liturgy Ariadna Ruiz- aruiz@stacc.net Coordinator of Parishioner Engagement Michael Garibaldi- mgaribaldi@stacc.net Coordinator of Family Evangelization & Catechesis Anna Dice- adice@stacc.net Facilitator of Faith Formation & Sacramental Preparation Andrew Starbuck- astarbuck@stacc.net Coordinator of Youth Ministries Michael Villanueva- mvillanueva@stacc.net Coordinator of Marriage & Family Ministries Jennifer Doyle- jdoyle@stacc.net Facilitator of Infant Baptism Yuliana Gonzales- ygonzales@stacc.net Facilitator of Marriage Preparation SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Cynthia Scheller, Principal Margy Eroh, Administrative Assistant Dan Kerestes, Finance Mary Francis Haluska, Senior Education Specialist LOST & FOUND IF YOU VE LOST SOMETHING IN THE CHURCH, FIND IT IN OUR LOST & FOUND LOCATED IN THE PARISH OFFICE. Cover Art: Christ with the Woman Taken in Adultery, by Guercino, 1621 (Dulwich Picture Gallery)

3 MASS INTENTIONS Monday Sunday :00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 5:00 pm Michael John Spisak Jr. Randy Peirce Intentions of the Parish Lyle Fisher Joe Ramos BAPTISM The baptism process is three months long and parents within the parish boundaries are asked to be registered and active in the parish community. Families outside the parish boundaries are expected to be registered and active for a minimum of three months prior to the baptismal process. Baptisms are typically celebrated the 4th Sunday of every month. MARRIAGE The Diocese of Phoenix requires couples to participate in an engaging nine month marriage preparation program. Individuals within the parish boundaries are asked to be registered and active in the parish community. Individuals outside the parish boundaries are expected to be registered and active for a minimum of three months prior to beginning marriage preparation. Sunday Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday Tues day :00 pm 7:00 am 9:00 am 10:45 am 5:00 pm Randall Pierce Rhea Blown Geraldine Kurtz Intentions of Elia Westrope Intentions of Roman Galek Boleslaw Galek Intentions of Anna Woo David Long Intentions of the Parish Intentions of Barbara Cruz RELGIOUS EDUCATION To register for classes, families within the parish boundaries are asked to visit the Religious Education Office. Families outside the parish boundaries are expected to be registered and active for a minimum of three months prior to registration. PARISH REGISTRATION Registration is the official way we join a parish community, please stop in the Parish Office or register online. ROSARY & DIVINE MERCY PRAYER To join us in prayer please meet in the cry room after Daily Mass or after the 5:00 pm Mass on Sunday with the Guadalupanos. Immaculate Heart of Mary Devotion Every Saturday after the 8 am Mass Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion Every first Friday after the 8 am Mass OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Join us for this devotion every Wednesday after the 8 am mass. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Please consider volunteering or donating to the St. Vincent de Paul Society that helps those in need, please call CLEANING ANGELS MINISTRY Did you know that our beautiful church is cleaned by faithful volunteers known as the Cleaning Angles and we are in need of more volunteers. If you are interested in joining, contact Rose Mary Corona in the parish office. return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful. The new Exodus that Israel waited and hoped for has come in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Like the adulterous woman in today s Gospel, all have been spared by the Lord s compassion. All have heard His words of forgiveness, His urging to repentance, to be sinners no more. Like Paul in today s Epistle, Christ has taken possession of every one, claimed each as a child of our heavenly Father. -Scott stpaulcenter.com MARTHA/MARY LINEN MINISTRY Laundering and preparation of Eucharist linens for daily and Sunday Masses. If you would like to help, please contact Heather Porrell - hporrell@stacc.net MOMS MINISTRY Moms Ministry provides an opportunity for women of all ages and walks of life, to practice their common faith, nurture their spirituality. Please visit for more information. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS If interested in joining, contact Matthew Scheller - Grand Knight #11675 at or matthewscheller1@gmail.com Catholic Daughters of the Americas If interested in joining, contact Vivianne Donnelly, Regent, at or viviannedonnelly@gmail.com

4 STA Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday from Mar. 8 th until. 12th. 5-7pm in St. Clare Hall Paschal Triduum & EasTEr masses saint Thomas aquinas catholic church All Proceeds support St. Thomas Aquinas School Fried Fish, Fish Tacos, and Fried Shrimp! Adult Meal only $9! Add soda or coffee plus dessert for only $2 More! Kids Meals only $5! Beer & Wine available Want MORE food??...add additional fish, tacos, shrimp, dessert, coffee, soda, or French fries Ala Carte! Take out dinners are available Followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm in the Church holy Thursday Mass of the Lord s supper Good Friday Passion of the Lord BuriaL of the Lord april 18 Th 7PM april 19 Th 3PM 6PM holy saturday Basket BLessing for the first MeaL of easter easter VigiL in the holy night EasTEr sunday resurrection of the Lord april 20 Th 12PM 8PM april 21 st 5:30aM, 7aM, 8:30aM 10:30aM, 1PM, 5PM For easter sunday we will be so blessed to welcome many visitors to our parish. Specifically at the 8:30am and 10:30am masses on easter sunday we anticipate crowds that will simply not fit in our church. We are asking any who may be able to please consider coming to one of our lesser attended masses on easter sunday- 5:30am, 1pm, or 5pm. Thank you so much for your help in this regard.

5 ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR Dear Friends in Christ, With only week to go before Holy Week, there s so much going on here at St Thomas Aquinas for which to praise God. Our Lenten Reconciliation service was amazing. So many people came with the burden of their sins to Jesus and left with an experience of divine mercy and new freedom. If you weren t able to get to the Sacrament of Penance and still wish to, there s still time: this coming Saturday, il 13, at 8:30 am and 3:30 pm, at the confessionals in the vestibule. Last call! It s also been deeply moving to accompany six grades of our school in their individual confessions this Lent. That s about 300 young people experiencing first-hand the mercy of Jesus in preparation for Holy Week. Our teachers and parents do a great job of leading our students to deeper transformation in Christ. Also, this coming Thursday evening, 130 young people in our RE program are celebrating the Sacrament of Penance for the first time. Thanks to our RE staff, Michael Garibaldi and Anna Dice, and our amazing volunteer staff of catechists, for preparing them so well. Speaking of our school, this week I m journeying with our eighth grade class on a special trip to Santa Fe. We ll explore our rich history in Santa Fe and beyond, through workshops, visits, and prayer. We have a particular focus on sacred art. Please pray for us that the Lord opens hearts and minds to his beauty, revealed in history, art, and prayer. Please continue to pray for the repose of the soul of officer Paul Rutherford and for the consolation of his family. He served for 22 years for the Phoenix Police Department and lost his life in the line of duty. I m grateful to so many parishioners who came to his funeral and have been offering support to his family in this painful time. It was a true privilege to offer his funeral Mass and to participate in the amazing tribute offered by the Phoenix PD. This time of year I receive many forms of encouragement and well-wishes from departing snowbirds, as they begin to fly back to their other nests in more northernly locales. Snowbirds, you re truly an important part of the parish, no matter how long or short your annual stay in Arizona may be. If you are leaving soon, I pray the Lord blesses you with safe travel and many blessings over the warmer months. And don t forget: just because you re in Canada (or Michigan, or Minnesota, etc) you can still support the exciting work of Saint Thomas Aquinas at Faith Direct ( May the Lord guide you in this final week before Holy Week. Truly in Christ, Fr John Muir Carvaggio s The Calling Of St. Matthew Parish Finance Council Members Needed! Fr. Muir is seeking additional Parish Finance Council members. If you meet the membership requirements and are able to serve a term of three years, please prayerfully consider applying. Candidates can submit their resumes to Jessica Alire, Director of Human Resources and Operations, address jalire@stacc.net. Diocesan and Parish Membership Requirements: 1. Being a registered member of the parish for at least 3 years (exceptions can be made at the pastor s discretion) and in full communion with the Catholic Church. 2. Having expertise in regards to temporalities (e.g. finance, accounting, management, law, etc.) 3. Being endowed with an overall knowledge of parish life and sensitivity to pastoral values. 4. Being free from any conflicts of interest arising from his or her occupation, or relationship to the pastor; or any condition in which membership in the parish Finance Council might be perceived to bring an inappropriate benefit to the individual or his(her) family and/or business.

6 Kandi Madden with any questions. THUR APR 11th 12:00pm-1:00pm THUR APR 25th 4:30-5:30pm BIBLE STUDIES JAMES: PEARLS FOR WISE LIVING - James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. This study offers pearls for wise living by applying the wisdom of James to the present. Please join us on Wednesdays from 8:45 till 10:30 in the St. Clare Hall. For information please contact Carolyn McFarlane at or ctmcfarlane01@gmail.com. Wildcat Dads Golf Tournament! All proceeds go to NEW SPORT COURTS for St. Thomas Aquinas School! Saturday, May 4, Wigwam Red Course Dinner & Raffle Prizes at: Old Pueblo Mexican Restaurant Learn more and register to play online at: wildcatdads.com/golf or call/ us: Nick Rodriguez (602) stagsthewildcats@gmail.com Seven Sisters Apostolate The seven sisters apostolate is a call to strengthen the church by ensuring that a holy hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or deacon. For more details please contact Kandi Madden at: info@stamoms.com or

7 This Mass is Bilingual Head Start Preschool Now Enrolling Are you expecting a baby and/or have a child younger than 5 years old? Catholic Charities Westside Head Start is a program that can provide your child with quality early education. We work alongside with you to ensure your child is healthy and ready for Kindergarten, even if they are 1, 2 or 3 years old! Westside Head Start embraces the entire family and connects you with resources in the community to ensure you know where to go in times of need. Call a Family Support Specialist at or for eligibility information and application assistance. Employment and volunteer opportunities are also available. The Catholic Medical Association of Phoenix invites all medical professionals to: CONSCIENCE OBJECTION Led by Dr. Tom Shellenberger MAY 4TH, 2019 Cost $12 Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ :00am - Confessions and Adoration 11:00am - Mass 11:45am - Lunch & Speaker REGISTER HERE JPII Acting Class proudly presents the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, adapted by Timothy Mason. Friday, il 12 and Saturday, il 13 at 7:00 pm Tickets are $7.50 and can be purchased online at under Events.

8 General Giving Almsgiving 1. As Christian stewards, we share the responsibility of making our Church a true community of faith and a vibrant source of service to the larger community. That includes providing financial support for today s needs -- and building a firm financial foundation for tomorrow. 2. Remember you can pay it forward! You have a wonderful Catholic heritage. Just as we plan to ensure financial health for our families, we must plan for the health of our faith families. Your planned gift to our parish will support our ministries now and for years to come. 3. The Holy Spirit brought the early Church alive by giving individuals gifts that would sustain the Church. By sharing the gifts, you have been blessed with you can keep the church alive for years to come. IRA Giving 4. Did you know that federal law allows tax-free charitable distributions from your IRA? Charitable taxpayers who are age 70 ½ or older can direct qualified charitable distributions from their fund administrator directly to the charities of their choice, including one s parish, school, or favorite ministry. Please consider using your IRA as a charitable giving vehicle. 5. If you have an IRA and you re 70 ½ years old, you can make a tax-reducing gift today through an IRA Charitable Rollover. It helps you and it helps us. How it helps you: it can lower your taxable income, count towards your required minimum distribution, and help you feel good about giving to your parish. How it helps us: we can put your gift to use right away in providing financial support to our ministries throughout the parish. 6. If you are 70 ½ years old or older, you can donate up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to your parish. It will not count as taxable income and it can satisfy your required minimum distribution. 7. Normally, a distribution from your IRA is taxed as ordinary income. However, tax legislation made permanent this charitable giving opportunity for individuals 70½ or older. You may make a direct distribution (up to $100,000) from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as your parish, the Bishop s Appeal, a ministry, or another diocesan institution. Such qualified direct distributions to charity from your IRA are not subject to income tax. You will not receive a tax deduction for the distribution either. 8. Don t miss the chance to make a charitable IRA gift this year! If you are 70 ½ or older and own an IRA, please consider making a charitable rollover gift before December 31. You can make a gift up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to our parish, a ministry, or our school. Your gift will: a. not be included in your taxable income b. satisfy your required minimum distribution for the year c. reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions d. not be subject to the limitation on charitable gifts e. help the work of the Church. Easter Flowers The beautiful Easter Lilies and spring flowers that adorn the Altar and Sanctuary honor our Lord s Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension. They make present our hope in joining God in Heaven - our Eternal Wedding Feast in our new and restored Garden at the Heavenly Banquet. Easter is the Feasts of feasts and God calls each one of us to solidarity with His beautiful creation. Your participation of donating towards the adornment of our Altar this Easter can be made through the speacial Easter envelopes, online through Faith Direct, or by simply stoping by the parish office. Make a joyful offering of flowers this Easter Season as we all come together in Celebration of our Risen Lord!

9 Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Grade School Our Mission St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Grade School is a partnership of parents, students and parishioners who together nurture the growth of students in faith, knowledge and service. CONTACT US School Office Hours Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Friday: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Phone: Fax: meroh@stacc.net Mailing & Physical Address W. Thomas Road Avondale, AZ Kristi Mack Scrip Chair (623) ext. 273 stagsscrip@gmail.com Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Grade School 9:30-10:45 am on Fridays

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