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MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKENDS SAT: 4:00PM

SUN:8:00,9:30,11:00AM

WEEKDAYS MON. - SAT: 8:30AM

CONFESSION SAT: 3PM

or by appointment

PARISH OFFICE: 609-266-2123, ext. 3 MON - THURS: 9AM-4PM FRI: 9AM-1PM [email protected] www.stthomasbrigantine.org

ASSUMPTION REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Galloway, 609-652-7134 www.arcs.org

PARISH MINISTRIES: For a full listing, please visit:

stthomasbrigantine.org/ministries-2/

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & LITURGY: Mary Jane Kelso, [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Deacon Len Long & Deborah Widmann

OFFICE MANAGER: Jane Staunton [email protected]

BULLETIN & WEBSITE EDITOR: Jennifer Sigmund, [email protected] Deadline: Monday, 10AM

PASTOR: Father Edward Maher

PAROCHIAL VICAR: Fr. Jose Thomas PERMANENT DEACON: Deacon Len Long

St. Thomas the Apostle Church “Lord, You have come to the Seashore….”

331 8th St. South, Brigantine, NJ 08203 May 26 2019

May 26th, 2019 - Sixth Sunday of Easter

- St. Thomas the Apostle Parish

St. Thomas the Apostle Welcomes All!

How to Become Catholic

We have special programs for children, teens & adults who would like to become Catholic or complete their sacraments. Please call 609-266-2123 ext. 3.

Baptisms & Weddings Please call Parish Office: 609-266-2123 ext. 3.

Religious Education

Monday 4:30PM-5:45PM North School. Please call the Parish Office for enrollment

Care of the Sick The Parish Office may be called any time for the Sac-rament of the Anointing of the Sick. A Priest or Eucha-ristic Minister will bring Eucharist to those unable to attend Mass, because of sickness or infirmity. If you know of a family member, friend or neighbor who is a homebound parishioner and would like to be placed on our list, please contact the office.

Altar Flowers This is a beautiful way to remember your loved ones. Please stop by the Parish Office for details.

Prayer Petition Book is located in the vestibule of the Church and is availa-ble for you to write your intentions. The book will be carried up to the sanctuary during the Offertory Pro-cession of the Mass every Sunday.

Offertory Procession If the Mass you are attending is being requested by you or a family member, and you wish to participate in the Offertory Procession, please see the ushers before Mass begins.

St. Dismas Ministry This ministry is available to anyone in Brigantine who feels overwhelmed by financial burdens and needs a

helping hand. The application is anonymous and short term help will be provided, if approved. Contact the

Parish Office for information.

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Mass Intentions

Saturday 8:30AM 4:00PM

May 25 Louis Palmentieri by Schumacker Family John Chytruk by LaMar & Family Vincenza Lillie by Rona

Sunday 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM

May 26 Lee Bell by Family Liam Petson by Bridie Power Elizabeth Maguire by the Hartman & Cordivari Families Murray F. Mascis by Roseann & Anthony DiMaggio Rosemary Petti by Marie & John Hillman Jesse DiTeodoro by Joe & MJ Kelso

Monday 8:30AM

May 27 Albert Mostrangeli, Richard Miele & Donald Browning by Richard & Theresa Coppola

Tuesday 8:30AM

May 28 Thomas J. Becker Jr. by Vanetta Kline

Wednesday 8:30AM

May 29 Sam Marziano by Wife & Family

Thursday 8:30AM 6:30PM

May 30 - The Ascension of the Lord Ricky Collins by Coyle Family Santiago Horta by Joe & Joanna Guglielmo

Friday 8:30AM

May 31 Grace Ketterer by Jane & Wil LaVerghetta

Saturday 8:30AM 4:00PM

June 1 Catherine Martin by Rice & Cavanagh Families Anthony Conti by Wife Anna Constanzo by Louis

Sunday 8:00AM 9:30AM 11:00AM

June 2 Grace Ketterer by Mary Pat & Richard Geppert Frank Grove by Wife Thomas Callowhill by Santa Maria Family John T. Daniels, Jr. by Capt. USN (Ret) James V. & Mrs. Amy Daniels & Daughters Elizabeth Maquire by Jim & Lora Constantine John Mellon by John & Kathe Murray Parish Devotions

Rosary: Following 8:30AM weekday Masses,

8:10AM Saturday mornings before Mass & Tuesday evening, 7:00PM

Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday after 8:30AM Mass

Eucharist Exposition: Fridays from 9:00-12NOON, with the rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. If there is a funeral, Exposition will be

held in the Meeting Room A. Altar Flowers In Memory of Those Who Served

Finance Council Fr. Edward Maher Edward Mong Anthony DiMaggio, Trustee Rob Smith John Murray, Trustee Eileen Robbins

Pastoral Council Fr. Edward Maher Fr. Jose Thomas Deacon Long Anne Cwiklinski Rita Pagoulatos, Pres. Rick DeLucry Kathe Murray, Sec. Jim Levins Frank Burbridge Patty Mohnack

Please Pray for the Recently Deceased: John (Jack) Sewell

Elizabeth “Betty” Coull

Congratulations to Our Newly Married Couple:

Rachel M. Datil & Jose J. Mercado



Stewards are not Troubled

“…do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” (John

14:27)

Our limited human understanding cannot begin to under-stand the immense power of God. Instead of trusting in God, we think we can control every outcome. Do you

want to make God laugh? Tell Him your plans. The next time worry, anxiety or fear creeps in, thank God for the opportunity to live Stewardship and trust that He has a

better plan for you.

May 18-19th Offertory….$8973.00 Egiving….$1127.00

Catholic Schools….$926.00

Have you considered Electronic Giving? Please visit: www.Parish-Giving.org

This Week... May 27 Memorial Day

Parish Office Closed

May 28 Rosary for Peace, 7PM, Church Chicken BBQ Volunteers Meeting, 7:30PM, St. Philip Hall

May 30 The Ascension of the Lord Mass, 6:30PM, Church

May 31 Eucharistic Adoration, after Mass-noon, Church

June 1 Confession, 3-4PM, Church

Chicken BBQ Volunteers Meeting MAY 28th, 7:30PM

in St. Philip Hall

Open to ALL Parishioners

WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to achieve a successful and joyful day,

we are asking for volunteers & captains.

Stations/Areas in need: Setup/ Clean-up Crew,

Ticket Booth Sales, Kids Games/Activities, Music,

Beer Garden, Desserts, Basket Auction

Please consider giving your time and talents for a

fun filled day. Come to the volunteers meeting and

bring a friend. Questions? Call the Parish Office at

609-266-2123.

House of Charity 2019 Appeal

Thank you to all those who have already made a dona-

tion/pledge. Let’s continue to work towards our parish

goal. God Bless you for your generosity.

2019 Goal: $100,760.00 No. of Gifts: 5

Gifts to Date: $7,050.00 Avg. Gift: $1,410.00

Registered Parishioners: 1358

Please Remember To Keep the Members of Our Armed Forces In Your Prayers:

Capt. Matt Valnoski, Washington, DC

Matthew Krimm, Army, Iraq

St. Sgt. Michael Spinogatti, Army, Ft. Campbell, KY

St. Sgt. Lyle Voisey, Army Infantry, Ft. Drum, NY

Capt. Scott Croskey, Air Force, Fort Meade, MD

McCarthy Everett Johnson, West Point, NY

2nd Cpl. Lt. Michael J. Maggitti, USMC, Okinawa, Japan Tristen Barry, USMC, Okinawa, Japan

Cpl. Matthew Sentore, U.S. Marines, San Diego, CA

Tyler Fisher, Army Medic, Afghanistan

Major Jeffrey Moon, March A.F.B. CA

Lance Corporal Colin Talley, USMC, Jacksonville, NC

2nd Lt. Robert Glanville, USMC, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

LT Tim Kerley, US Navy, Scotland

Lt. Colonel Matthew B. Smith, Army, Pentagon, Washington, DC

Ltc. Robert F. DiStefano, US Army, Kuwait

Sgt. Rob Quinn, Army, Korea

Army Specialist Robert McAllister, Kosovo



PHILLIES Baseball GAME Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

1:05 pm game - JUNE 27th Thursday -

Phillies vs. Mets at Citizens Bank Park

$45.00 per person includes game, bus,

snacks and drinks. Bus will leave the Church Lot at

11:30 am. There are a limited number of tickets available

- only 2 tickets pp may be purchased.

Call Jim Robbins for Tickets at 610-721-7437.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th

We are offering a Novena of Masses for all fathers, both living

and deceased. Cards and envelopes can be found at all

entrances to the church. Please include the names of those to

be remembered in the novena on the offering envelope.

God Bless Fathers

Novena Offering

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee.

-Numbers 6:24

Night at the Races

From the St. Thomas staff and the

Social Events Committee, all we can

say is "THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

THANK YOU!! The night was a "TREMENDOUS" suc-

cess; we had a great crowd; well over a hundred!

To all workers, which were many, this would not have

happened if it was not for the time and effort you have

given. Each one of you were the "hands of God" show-

ing our guests the true meaning of

our faith to serve one another.

Everyone have a "Blessed Week"

and we hope to see you all at the

Chicken BBQ meeting!

The Women's Club

A caring community of Christian Women within our Church

Our club members were again generous with their donations to Princess, Inc. They also enjoyed a tour and

luncheon at the Atlantic Cape Community College’s Culinary Art Institute’s Careme’s Restaurant, and topped

this off with a fabulous tea party. All of this in the first week of May! We will be relaxing and enjoying a

communal birthday party at our June meeting. Why not join our vibrant group and see how much fun you can

have with us. Our June meeting will be held on Wednesday June 5th,

2019 at 7 pm in St. Philip Hall.

Knights of Columbus

Roses for Life June 8-9th

The Knights of Columbus will be

handing out Roses for Life stickers

after every Mass.

Show your support for life by

wearing this lapel sticker. Your

donations will be greatly

appreciated and will be used to

support pro-life activities.

Hospitality Sunday Helpers

Mother’s Day was the last Hospitality Sunday for the

season and we thank all who graciously gave up their

Sunday mornings to serve the doughnuts and coffee and

clean up the Hall after the last cup of coffee was poured.

Many thanks also to the members of the Nursing Ministry

who also showed up each month to provide blood

pressure check-ups to our parishioners.

St. Thomas is grateful for the support you all have shown

and we look forward to seeing you again in the Fall when

Hospitality Sundays resume.

May God Bless all of you abundantly!

Connect with St. Thomas!

Facebook: StThomasBrigantine



Ministry Schedule June 1st-2nd

Mass Presider Lector Eucharistic Minister Altar Server

SAT. 4:00PM Fr. Ed M. Stinson B. Fusco, J. Kozub, B. DeLucry,

L. Buffington Geisler Family (3)

SUN. 8:00AM Fr. Jose J. Robbins M. & G. Gallagher, D. Philips, A Solari N. Fegan, Amalfitano Family (3)

SUN. 9:30AM Fr. Ed ME Smith J. D’Ascenzo, J. Maiorano, Rose Smith,

R. Pagoulatos Klemm Family (3), T. Bell

SUN. 11:00AM Fr. Jose M. Harvey Deacon Long, K. Murray, G. Shindle,

L. Flanagan

J. Sucharski, C. Schreiner,

E. Highberger

Altar Servers: If you are attending a Mass you are not scheduled for, please see if Altar Servers are needed.

Prayer Chain Network: The network prays for the

immediate needs of others. To make a confidential request,

please contact Barry Scholcoff at 609-266-7888.

Mae Campbell, Leonard Thress, Jeff Garnett, Tina Tulio, Michael Thress, Terry Ciullo, Jeanna DiAntonio, Carol & Linda Hartigan, Francesca Orlando, Harry Nugent, Joe Rifice, Robert Monroe Jr, Peter Staffieri, Marie Billingsley, Phillip Billingsley, Aidan Lacolli, Judy Pontillo, Pat Porter, Beverly Watters, The-resa DiOrio, Joan Butler, Vince Johnson, Nicolas Mozzachio,

Paul Kabala, Kim Urban, Anthony Lawler, Michael Stella, Julia Caputo, Mary Casey, Pat Castellano, Phyllis Patricco, Wes

Gallagher, Frank Digilio, Steve Lerario, Jack Lefkowitz, Evelyn Spina, Tony Puleio, Gina Lombardo, Susan Swift, James Cap-piello, Joan DiBona, John Fullerton, Irene Crawford, Ray Kretz, David Worthington, Jason Kuharik, Rita Ranieri, Peter Feshuk,

Bob Foti, Peter Caldes, Joseph Callaghan, Walt Sgrignuoli, Robert Gentile, Joan Adame, Silvana Giaconne, Grace Hill,

Marie Powell, Harry Nugent, Theresa Hetherington, Elizabeth Hollows, Gary Witchley, George McCann, Dana Cassano, Joan

Jones, Virginia Rifice, Nicole Fusco.

Diocese of Camden Addiction Hotline: 1-855-5HOPE4U

Congratulations to Our Parishioners Celebrating May Anniversaries

Our prayers & best wishes go wi th you as you cont inue to l i ve your vows.

Tom & Dot Park - 65 Years Jane & Wil LaVerghetta - 64 Years

John & Theresa Paradiso - 52 Years Lou & Diana Hays - 39 Years

Bob and Patty Ward - 38 Years

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word will resume in September! This summer continue to check

the Children’s Liturgy Baskets for weekly cor-responding Children’s Gospel Worksheets.

Weekly Activity Worksheets and Children’s Mass Books to BORROW will still be available in the labelled baskets.

Summer Happenings at St. Thomas Come Play & Pray with us!

July 21st Parish Chicken BBQ

August 5-7th Parish Mission Guest Speaker:

Msgr. Charles Pope

August TBD Hand Bag Bingo (date TBD)

August 14th Blessing of the Sea, Procession to the

ocean immediately following 6:30PM

Mass

August 17th KOC sponsored Red Cross Blood Drive

August 31st KOC Labor Day Yard Sale

Sept. 1st Shore Thing Raffle Drawing

Sept. 29th Women’s Club Fashion Show

Summer Mass Schedule Starts June 29th thru Sept. 1st Weekend Masses: 4:00PM Saturday

7:00AM, 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM Sunday 10:00AM Sunday (North School)

“It’s a Shore Thing!” 50/50 Raffle

1st Prize: 30% of Ticket Sales

2nd Prize: 15% of Ticket Sales

3rd Prize: 5% of Ticket Sales

Cost: $20 per Ticket

Drawing: Sunday, Sept. 1st, 12noon

Purchase 3 tickets at one time and get your name

put in a special drawing for a $200 gift certificate to

the Chart House.

Be on the lookout for the mailing and tickets go on

sale at the Parish Office Starting May 28th!

Thank you for your Support & Good Luck!

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