ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH Mailing address is1502 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 Office located at 1594 Sara Rd Suite F Phone: 505-892-1511 Fax: 505 891-3044 www.stanm.org Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:45 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Sunday September 3rd 2017 Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time to connue his studies. We are very grateful to Father for his help among us Aer Labor Day, both Catechism Classes and Confirmaon Classes start up. It's me to get our kids registered. 8th grade who is not aending a Catholic School. Confirmaon Classes are for any teen on to have our children in Religious Educaon classes. It is an important obligaon to have our children confirmed. years from now, what they learn in Religious Educaon and Confirmaon will be of SUPREME importance to them! Even in this life, nothing maers more notch religious educaon program. There is no charge for religious educaon (Connued pg 2) Pastoral Team Pastor Rev. Msgr. Douglas Raun Vicar Rev. Scott McKee Deacons: Rev. Roger Ayers Jim Baca Dave Little Leroy Sanchez Frank Smith Tom Tynan Mass Schedule obligaon). Eucharisc Adoraon Adoraon Chapel located on 1
(Pastor s Corner connued from page 1) Confirmaon parents will meet Tuesday, September 5th, at 6:50 pm in the Church. Religious Educaon Parents wiy quotes Dear Rev Msgr. Douglas A Raun and Parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas, On behalf of out congregaon here at Peace, I want to express our gratude for your recent leer, your prayers and your very generous gi of $500.00 to assist in our congregaon s recovery from its recent fire. It is very encouraging to realize that other congregaons and houses of wor- your expression(s) of support. We look forward to everlasng fellowship with all Chrisan believers who rely on Christ Now seeking finance experts interested in being a volunteer with the Build My Church project. If you currently work with investment, finance or banking we seek a small number of specialized parish members to sit on our project Finance Advisory Team. If you have an interest in helping the parish with your skills and time please contact: Michael Gonzales Business Manager michael.gonzlaes@stanm.org, 892-1511 ext 101 2
ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY you can join. A special gi to those who join at the Tea Party. Our inial membership dues is $26.00 For more informaon, please call Felicie 891 Chrisne 994 Liturgical News Steven Woodbury 892-1511 x105 StevenWoodbury@stanm.org P V: Fama in your home, and to receive Her Blessings For Informaon please call Gerri Hoover at 892 ST. Vincent de Paul Catholic Daughters of America This is a good me to clean Money raised is for charitable organizaons Mission Rosary Makers Back by Popular Demand! aer the 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. gious arcles 3
Funerals, Baptisms, & Wedding Banns Sacrament of Baptism Benedict Jaegar Parsons Every Sunday aer 12:30 pm Mass. Funerals Madeleine Case Anastasia Guerra Anthony Di Blassi Please call our Parish Office as soon as possible in order to coordinate liturgical services. Brandi Orz and Jose Torres Talisa Puentes and Mahew Ortega CHILDREN S CHOIR Will be practicing again on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the church. Children ages 3 years old thru 8th grade are welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Marriage and Family Life DeaconSmith@stanm.org PRO LIFE ROSARY God has heard and answered our prayers. The Rio Rancho Office of Planned Parenthood closed on Friday, September 1st. Thank you to all of those who came every month to pray the rosary there. All Glory to God! in their faith and to provide for Knight s families in mes of need. Guided by laonships, growing in our faith. As a Knight, we have the opportunity to strengthen our parish, give back to our community and grow in our faith. Supporng our council as a Knight of Columbus does not mean that you need to sacrifice quality me with your family. By volunteering an hour here or an hour there, with your family, you accept the teaching authority of the Catholic Church on maers of faith and morals, we aspire to live in accord with the precepts of the Catholic Church, and are in good standing in the Catholic Church. As we connue in this fraternal year let us rededicate ourselves to being beer Knights by adhering to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriosm which serve as the basis of the Order s core values which are Integrity, Professionalism, al relaonships, growing in your faith, and gaining exclusive access to topquality insurance protecon for you 4
Monday September 4th Labor Day 9:00 a.m. For my daughter from mom, Maria For Anthony DiBlasi by María Cortez Mrs. Randy Whelan by Barbara & Victor Heusinger 6:00 p.m. *No 6pm Mass Tuesday September 5th Weekday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Birthday wishes for Destiny Jaramillo by Lucy Martinez Damacis & Esther Guiterrez by daughter Viola Carrego Family, living and deceased by Barbara Heusinger 6:00 p.m. Birthday wishes for Destiny Jaramillo by Jennifer and Ben Harris Special Intention & Birthday Blessings for Monika M. by parents Wednesday September 6th Weekday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Holy Souls of Purgatory by Manuel & Antonia Martinez & family Birthday wishes for Joseph A. Jaramillo by Lucy Martinez 6:00 pm Anthony DiBlasi by Diane Taylor Thursday September 7th Weekday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a,m, For Larry Larson by wife Carol Larson- 3 rd Anniversary For two special intentions 6:00 p.m. Soul of L. W. Matejczuk by Stan & family Anthony Perea by his Family 8:15 a.m. @STAS Friday For children unable to attend school September 8th The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m. Anthony DiBlasi by Dorothy Connolly 6:00 p.m. Maria Anaya by Ana Jovel 8:15 a.m. @STAS Saturday 9:00 a.m. For the families of our STAS Students September 9th St. Peter Claver Sonia Lespier by Parishioner Anthony DiBlasi by Joanne Harris & Marie Pennington Marie DiBlasi by Joanne Harris & Marie Pennington 5:00 p.m. Julio Streppone by Patricia Streppone 12 th Anniversary Leona & Vincent Francis by Rambow Family Friends and Family of Clare Hanson Perpetual Eucharisc Adoraon Tesmonies the beauful weather. Mass Intentions Sunday September 10th Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 7:00 a.m. Birthday Remembrance for Francis Swinarsky by Loretta Swinarsky Birthday Blessings for Loretta Swinarsky by Kuchar Family 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. For the People of the Parish Robert Smith by Mom and Dad Eric Heinkel (2 nd Anniversary) by Sister, Cathy Bledsoe Sara (Anniversary) & Mariano Romero by Julio & Rosina Garcia Isabel (Anniversary) & Espiridion Quintana by Julio & Rosina Garcia Robert T. Smith, Anniversary by Mom & Dad Souls in Purgatory Joseph Venuto by Micono Family 6:00 p.m For the Mondragon Family by Patrick Mondragon Next Week s Readings September 3rd thru September 10th Liturgical Publicaons Inc Culture of Life While aboron rates decline, nearly 3,000 unborn children are [sll] killed every day in the United States (Carol Tobias). In 2000, Jusce Kennedy observed that D & E aborons are Laden with the power to devalue hu man life! Sheila Liagminas stated: Truth Maers, in Polics, Culture, and Personal Beliefs. Let us profess we connue to work and pray. We must protect unborn babies. No maer what happened in your life, we want term aboron Submied by Charles Griego (Knights of Columbus).
Adult Education Classes 7:00 p.m. Fr. D Arco Hall Topic Date Presenter How To Be Happy No Matter What The Humble Path to Happiness How to Keep Your Heart Happy 6
Religious Education Children s Religious Education Classes Grades: Kdgn - 8 th Go on our web site to register WWW.STANM.ORG At the top of the web page Click on the following tabs: Grow/ Youth/ K-8 Religious Ed. All C.R.E. Classes begin on the following: Tues. Sept 05 Wed. Sept 06 Sun. Sept. 10 Remember you must Re Register Every Year We prepare the children to celebrate the sacraments in the following Grades: *2 nd Grade is 1 st Confession and *3 rd Grade is 1 st Communion (1 st Communion is always a 2 year program) General Parent meeting Friday, Sept 08 @ 7:00pm in the Church We are still in need of some catechists and helpers. If you are interested, please Contact Sr. Roseann Fernandez 505-892-1497 Is God tugging on your sleeve? Is God poking you on the shoulder? Are you Looking to get more involved in the parish? Do you Want To learn more about your faith? Come Join our Catechist Team!! Register on line: www.stanm.org or Just show up!!! We begin Sept. 06 changed. However, societal shis have made the middle school years more difficult than ever. Catholic community, to get answers to their quesons about faith, and, most importantly, to experi- cognive, relaonal, and spiritual maturaon of our youth. Edge answers the needs of this age group in a catechecal, fun, and relevant way and provides a foundaon for youth to connue onto Life Teen. 7
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St. Thomas Aquinas School Sr. Anne Louise Abascal 892-3221 1100 Hood Road www.stthomasaquinasschool.org Where Faith & Knowledge Meet The school has received confirmaon of the dates when the Western Catholic Educaonal Associaon (WCEA) Vising Team will assess St. Thomas Aquinas for accreditaon purposes. During the first week of March, the team will spend 3 days evaluang many view is the Schoolwide Learning Expectaons. This BUILD MY CHURCH CAMPAIGN Status Report as of 7-23-2017 Total Pledged: $6,034,396.78 Total Given to date: $4,500,162.79 Project Expenses: Printing Services, Moots Productions Inc. Video & charge card processing fees $57,060.51 Cosgriff Consulting - for conducting the Capital Campaign 165,000.00 Integrated Design our main Architect $386,025.01 Havona environmental consulting and testing 5,836.85 Local Architectural Work 68,031.99-Cartesian Survey, Western Tech Geotechnical & Environmental 23,457.42 Campaign funds in Bank: = $3,793,751.01 *Approximately 4,000,000 needed in savings to obtain financing Given week of July 17th-July 23rd = $8,296.81 Pray for the success of the campaign. God Bless Your Generosity! 9
Parish Directory Vicar (Ext. 110)...Rev. Sco McKee Maintenance (Ext. 115) Michael Flure.David Lile, Leroy Sanchez, Frank Smith, Tom Tynan Receponist Chrisna Sosa and Laurene Harris..Elizabeth Illerbrun Religious Educaon (Catechism).(892 Accountant Assistant (Ext.108)....Ann Lile.. Sr. Roseann Fernandez MPF.Deacon David Lile Administrave Asst. (892 Kay Rogers Sacristan@stanm.org Bullen Editor (Ext. 111). Jeannie Pinel Youth Minister (ext. 104..Ed Leyba Catholic Social Acon (Ext. 112 Deacon Frank Smith Website. ww.stanm.org St. Thomas Aquinas Sponsored Ministries Deacon Dave Lile 892 Penny Torreo 994 Eucharisc Adoraon:. Jerry & Gwendolyn Nuer.Deacon Dave Lile Other Catholic Organizations Crisis & Immediate Help Catholic Charies: Naonal Runaway Switchboard: Support & Other Groups United Way Informaon & Referral Help Line: 10