St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Established July 1, 2014

Joining The Parishes of St. Thomas Aquinas (1922-2014)

& St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (1976-2014) 601 Bristol Pike, Croydon, PA 19021

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM

Sundays: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM (Chapel at 126 Walnut Ave.)

Holydays: 8:30 AM, 12 Noon

AND 7:00 PM

PARISH OFFICE

121 Belmont Ave. Croydon, PA 19021

215-788-2989 Fax: 215-788-7626

Email: sta712014@gmail.com Website: www.staq.org

CONFESSION

SCHEDULE Saturdays: 3:30 PM or by appointment

Served By: Rev. David A. Fernandes, Pastor

Deacon John J. Gallagher

Roseann Spear Amanda Gentile Kathleen Gallagher Joseph Spear Adm Asst Music Director D.R.E. Maintenance

BAPTISMS First and Third Sundays of the month after 11:00 AM Mass. Attendance at Pre-Jordan class, on the 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:30PM, in the Parish Meeting Room at 121 Belmont Avenue, is a requirement. You must pre-register by calling the Parish Office at (215)788-2989. PARISH MEMBERSHIP In order to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony, and/or to receive a Letter of Eligibility to be a Godparent or Sponsor it is necessary for you to be registered in our parish and practice the Catholic Faith. Contact the Parish Office as soon as you move into our parish to schedule a registration meeting. Please call the Parish Office if you move, or change your address or phone number. PARISH DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturdays after 9:00 AM Mass (Chapel) (June to October) Rosary: Weekdays before 8:30 AM Mass (Chapel) and Saturday before 9:00 AM Mass Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Mondays 9:00 AM -3:30PM with Benediction at 3:30 PM (Chapel) During Lent

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Monday June 14, 2021 8:30 AM Kathryn Greenwood (L) req by John Provasnik Tuesday June 15, 2021 8:30 AM Bernadette O’Brien req by Kathy Hudome Wednesday June 16, 2021 8:30 AM Bob & Frances McGlone req by M/M Croushore Thursday June 17, 2021 8:30 AM Peter Reina req by Joe & Helen Gergo Saturday June 19, 2021 4:30 PM Joseph Clayton req by Pokey & Pop Pop Sunday June 20, 2021 9:00 AM Luisa Jabla (L) req by Jet Jabla & Family 11:00 AM John Gilbert req by Gilbert Family

Weekend Offerings Total for All Masses for 05/29 & 05/30 $ 2,897.00 Mail Ins/Parish Giving $ 1,960.00 Debt Reduction $ 60.00 Summer Maintenance $ 25.00 Other Collections (Parish) $ 17.00 Other Collections (Archdiocese) $ 2.00 Candles/Shrine $ 30.00 Poor Box $ 18.00

TOTAL for Parish for May 30, 2021 $5,007.00 TOTAL for Archdiocesan Collections $2.00

Thank you for your generosity. May the Lord bless you.

Lectors

June 19, 2021 4:30 PM C Ryan & K Schafer

June 20, 2021 9:00 AM E Callery & R Gutherman 11:00 AM A Scheck & J Chacko

Altar Servers

June 19, 2021 4:30 PM Effie McMahon, Connor Freer

June 20, 2021 9:00 AM Ella Del Puerto, Jason Del Puerto 11:00 AM Chasity Gabriel, Chaston Gabriel

Sunday Scriptures June 20, 2021

Reading I: Job 38:1, 8—11 (95B) Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 107:23-24, 25-26, 28-29, 30-31 Reading II: 2 Corinthians 5:14—17 Gospel: Mark 4:35—41

June 13, 2021

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June 13, 2021

Remember In Your Prayers Our men and women in the military: Many of our parishioners have family members serving in dangerous assignments around the world. Please keep them in your prayers.

Our Sick: Ryan Beitz, Marcie Belz, Dina Blythe, John Bossman, Eva Braley, Francis Breuer, Brian Bucci, Joe Byers, Loretta Cameron, Bill Campanelli, Richard Campbell Jr, Maddox Carmona, Tama Cary, Robert Cinkutis, Jennifer Clements, Paul Cooper, Dolores DeBeaumont, Jim Donnelly, George Doran Jr., Dolores Doran, Rae Ann Edelman, Maureen Fenton, Richard Fieramosca, Helen Gergo, Theresa Gilbert, Karen Goudy, Margaret Griffiths, Jayon & Cheryl Haulchild, Mike Heil, Bart Houck, Joseph Hueber, Jet Jabla, Luisa Jabla, Janet Jackson, Donald Jones Sr, Felicitas Jugos, Regina Lang, Tara Lessard, Duncan Lewis, John Lynch, Debbie Lyons, Kathy Maddaloni, James Martin, Ray Martindell, Mary McGovern, Margaret McGrory, Cassidy Grace McVan, Carletta Minor, Joan Mundy, Karen Murphy, Louise Pepe, Stanley Poll, Chris Powell, Dan Reardon, Rick Rogers, Eileen Ryan, Arden Saenz, Gregory Schafer, Jimmy Simon, Bill Snyder, John Snyder, Romilda Steacker, Amanda Tees, Veronica Vales, Kim Vickers, Ray Weidner, Jermaine Williams, Denise Wilson, Elaine Wilson, John Yankanich and all their relatives and friends. Our Deceased: Theresa McMahon, Edward Cole, Harry McGuire and all the deceased members of our parish and their relatives and friends.

St Thomas Aquinas 50/50

Our July 50/50 started December 27th. Remember you may enter as many times as you

wish. Additional envelopes are available in the back of Church and in the Parish Office. Donation is $5.00. The drawing will take place on Sunday,

July 4th after the 11 AM Mass. To date, we have $2,825.00 in the pot.

Separated/Divorced Support Group will meet on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Father Crehan Hall. For information, contact Peg Duffy at (215) 788-1947. The STA Conference of St Vincent de Paul Society will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 2:30 PM in the Parish Meeting Room. For more information, please call (267) 554-7109. The Ladies of the Knights of Columbus will hold their next meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM in Father Crehan Hall. For information, contact Marie Kelly at (215) 788-3331. The Knights of Columbus #4765 will hold their next General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be held on-site, in Father Crehan Hall, and on Zoom. For information, contact Al Scheck at (215) 499-1366.

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Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. - Elizabeth Andrew. The Legacy of Life Foundation is having a Volunteer Recruitment Day. There will be two information sessions on Zoom - Tuesday, June 22nd - 1 pm & 6 pm. The Legacy of Life Foundation funds the operations of two women’s centers. Please join us to learn how you can help women facing a crisis pregnancy. Please RSVP to Keriann at keriann@legacyoflifefoundation.org or call Keriann or Judy at 215-788-4051. The Zoom link will be forwarded upon registration. Some volunteer needs are Hotline help, parenting program events, administrative duties, baby bottle drives and more! Malvern Retreat House is sponsoring a Charismatic Retreat on June 25—26, 2021. Father Bill Halbing will lead this retreat. There will be prayer, Mass, and sessions discussing spiritual warfare. Cost is $175/pp Onsite; $75 Virtual. We will begin at 5 PM on June 25th. Register at malvernretreat.com/retreat or call (610) 644-0400. Malvern Retreat House is sponsoring a Mind-Body-Spirit Retreat on June 25—26, 2021. Sam Kelley of Fierce Athlete will lead retreat attendees in a powerful weekend with prayer, and Mass. There will be a workout session built into the program. We will begin at 5 PM on Friday. The cost is $160/pp. Register at malvernretreat.com/retreat or call (610) 644-0400. Property Tax Rebate. To help with the rising cost of living, you are reminded that Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications are now available. There are new guidelines which will permit individuals that qualify to receive a rebate between $250 and $650 from property taxes or rent paid last year. Funding for this rebate program is made possible by the PA State Lottery Fund and is a rebate that does not have to be repaid. This application must be filed by June 30, 2021. To qualify, you must be 65 years of age or older, a widow or widower 50 years of age or older, or a disabled person 18 years or older. Homeowners that have annual incomes of $15,000 or less could qualify. Only half of your annual Social Security or SSI income is counted toward the income guideline. For more information or an application, call United Social Services, Monday through Friday, between 10 AM and 4 PM at (215) 923-1900

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Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and climb stairs Help maintain proper sanitary conditions of the entire facility Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and general appearance of facilities Perform routine inspection and maintenance of facilities Ability to respond to facility emergencies Complete other tasks as requested by School Administration or the Director of Maintenance Good interpersonal skills Excellent time management skills High school diploma or equivalent Valid PA driver’s license Must obtain clearances in accordance with federal, state, child abuse prevention, and safe environment requirements of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Standard hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Pay: $15.00/hour Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid time off, Retirement Plan. Please send your resume to: humanresources@visitationBVM.org or call Mary Ann at (610) 539-5572.

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