MASS SCHEDULE MONDAY, October 17, 2016 NOON Edward Krasinski TUESDAY, October 18, 2016 6:30am Souls in Purgatory NOON Harry Donnelly WEDNESDAY, October 19, 2016 6:30am Mariel Noel (B) NOON Vincent Gatens THURSDAY, October 20, 2016 6:30am Intentions of the Celebrant NOON Michael De Orio FRIDAY, October 21, 2016 NOON Patron Saint of Panama SATURDAY, October 22, 2016 8:30am Micheline Edmee (B) 5:30pm William F. Collins (A) SUNDAY, October 23, 2016 8:00am People of the Parish, Purgatorial Society, Edward Cameron 11:30am Christy & Eileen Sweetman 5:30pm Thanksgiving to God Mercy THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS The Sick: Edwin H. Walsh, Rosaline Peiters, Annette Petti, Monroe Okola, Ed Rossnagel, Paul Peridon Sr., Richard Gaus, Isidro Padilla, Ann Dormody, Jean Chenet, Rosemary Podesta, Mary Tiernan Jean Richard Destinvil, Louis Cardiello For those who have died: 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 $25.00 bonus from the Casino. The next trip is scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2016 For further details or to sign up for the trip, please call Noreen at (718) 253-7824.ROSARY SOCIETY CHRISTMAS SHOW The St. Thomas Aquinas Rosary Society will be sponsoring a trip to Hunterdon Playhouse in New Jersey on Friday, November 18,. The day will include a delicious dinner and a fabulous Christmas show. The total cost is $85.00. The bus will leave from the front of the church on Hendrickson Street. Call Marianne at 718-258-5871 for more information. Reservations must be made by November 13th. Everyone is welcome to join us that day. SUNDAY MOVIE Our next Sunday afternoon Movie will be on Sunday, October 16. 2016 at 1:30pm in the Aquinas Center the movie is: "Life of Mother Theresa We hope to see you there.
PILGRIMAGE TO CATHOLIC CUBA A Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage To Catholic Cuba Bishop Octavio Cisneros Spiritual Director March 24-31, 2017 Join us aboard Celestyal Cruises With visits to: Our Lady of Cobre, Havana, Punta Frances, Cienfuegos For a Brochure call Lucille at Regina Tours 1-800-CATHOLICX208 NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS July 3-9th, 2017 $1,399.00pp (Based on double occupancy) Price includes: Non-Stop flights JFK-Orlando All Transfers, Hotel Stay, 2 day Disney Park Entrance, 1 day Holy Land Experience 3 days at Congress. For more information on joining us for Congress Please contact: Eltra 718-774-3806 Bove Travel 718-680-5600 1st payment of $150.00 deposit was due September 15th, 2016 (deposits are Non-refundable) VICARIATE OF BLACK CATHOLIC CONCERNS Black Catholic History Month Convocation. Save the Date Saturday, November 5, 2016 Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School 710 East 37th Street Brooklyn, NY 11203 10:00am-4:00pm Registration begins at 9:30am YOUNG ADULTS Our next Young Adult Gathering is on Saturday, October 22, 2016. Young Adults are invited to join us for the 5:30PM Mass followed by our Oktoberfest celebration at Nora's. The cost for the evening will be $30.00pp, please have all money in by October 15th. Please drop off your money at rectory during office hours. OUR LADY OF GRACE Msgr. Cafiero COLUMBIETTES Fashion Show - October 30th, Sunday, 1pm to 4pm in gym - 385 Avenue W, Price $25-discount for costumes, lunch catered by A & S Pork Store, entertainment -dessert bar. Call Rectory for tickets-718-627-2020. A NIGHT AT THE RACES St. Thomas Aquinas Holy Name Society is sponsoring a Night at the Races on : Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 7:00pm In Monsignor King Hall. There will be live auctions for On Broadway show, sporting events, gift certificates and more. Donation: $10.00 pp Includes: Complimentary all you can Eat and Drink Hot Dogs, Beer & Water Bring your Own Bottle & Snacks
MULTI LINGUAL LIVING ROSARY The Rosary Society is sponsoring a Multi-Lingual Living Rosary in church Saturday, October 15th at 2 P.M. The rosary will be recited in English, Spanish, Creole, Italian and Tagalog. All members of the parish and their friends are invited to attend and to participate in this beautiful tribute to our dear Blessed Mother. This is a very spiritual experience and one you should not miss. CHRISTMAS FAIR Our Lady of Grace Parish, Gravesend Brooklyn, is having their annual Christmas Fair on November 18/19/20th. If you wish to be a vendor - call Mary Ann - 718-376-8294 St. Thomas Aquinas Jubilee Year of Mercy Calendar Tuesday, October 18- The Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy-7:30PM - Msgr. John Brown (CANCELED) Saturday, October 29-Diocesian Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC ($60pp) Wednesday November 9 Praise Night -Confession the Sacrament of Mercy-7:30PM- Fr. Arlen Harris O.F.M. Cap, Missionary of Mercy Saturday, November 12-Pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Brooklyn & Queens
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Wednesday, November 9th at 7:30 pm Mercy Night A night of Praise, Adoration, and Opportunity for Confession Guest Speaker: Fr. Arlen Harris OFM Cap, Missionary of Mercy Topic: Confession the Sacrament of Mercy St. Thomas Aquinas Parish 1550 Hendrickson Street, (bet Ave. P & Flatlands Ave), Brooklyn, NY 718-253-4404 www.stthomasaquinasbrooklyn.com
Pilgrimage to the Holy Doors of Brooklyn and Queens Saturday, November 12 *Buses Leave from St. Thomas Aquinas at 6:30 AM Sharp* 1550 Hendrickson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 (Bet Ave. P & Flatlands Ave.) Join us as we visit the Holy Doors of Brooklyn and Queens during this Jubilee Year of Mercy $35 per person for Pilgrimage or $65 per person for Pilgrimage and Dinner (Catered Buffet with Wine at St. Thomas) Visits to the following Holy Door Sites: St. Gerard Mejella, Hollis Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Astoria Cathedral Basilica of St. James, Brooklyn St. Joseph s Co-Cathedral Basilica of Regina Pacis Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral For More Information Call the Rectory at 718-253-4404 or Speak with a Member of the Vocations/Holy Family Committee