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Stay Connected with Our Community
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Parish Office
700 Brown Chapel Road
St. Cloud, FL 34769
407‐957‐4495 (Office)
407‐957‐1771 (Fax)
Office Hours M‐Th 8:00 am ‐ 5:30 pm
Fri 8:00 am ‐ 12:00 pm
Mass Times
Weekdays 9:00 am
Saturdays 4:00 pm Vigil
Sundays 8:30 am
10:00 am
11:30 am Spanish 6:00 pm
Adora on
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 am ‐ 12:00 pm
Confession
Saturdays
3:00 ‐ 3:45 pm
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Parochial Administrator
Rev. Derek Saldanha
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Fidel Rodriguez
Deacon
Rev. Mr. John Del Giudice
Deacon
Rev. Mr. José Class
Deacon
Rev. Mr. Ernesto Nunez
Faith Forma on Classes
Wednesdays
6:30 ‐ 8:00 pm
407‐957‐4495 ext. 230
School Office
800 Brown Chapel Road
St. Cloud, FL 34769
407‐957‐1772
www.stacschool.com ~
Opera ons Manager
Shaheda Jefferson
School Principal
Nicholas Pavgouzas
Recep on & Bap sm Prep
Rosie Alvarado
recep [email protected]
Parish Maintenance
David Robinson
Faith Forma on Director
Joseph Fey,
Youth Minister
Mary Klemm
Bulle n/ Website & Marriage Prep
Megan Holmberg
New Parishioner Registra on
Complete online at stacatholic.org/register or visit us at the office.
Online Giving
Your dona ons to our parish can
now be set up electronically (EFT) at stacatholic.org/give. For help or
ques ons regarding Online Giving, please contact the parish office.
Anoin ng of the Sick
Call the Parish Office. Outside of regular business hours, call the
Parish Office and Press 1.
Sacraments
For Bap sms through Marriage, visit:
stacatholic.org/sacraments.
For Voca ons, visit
orlandodiocese.org.
E‐Prayer Requests
Submit names to prayer list at:
stacatholic.org/pray or sign‐up to receive our prayer list via email.
Hall Rental
Visit stacatholic.org/rentals for info packet and date request form.
Mass Inten ons
Mass Inten ons can be scheduled for a deceased loved one at the parish office during office hours. $10.00
suggested dona on each. Please be aware, Masses fill up 6‐8 months in
advance.
Godparent/Sponsor Cer ficate
Request online or call 407‐957‐4495 x221.
Job Connec on
Local pos ngs: stacatholic.org/jobs.
Dear family of St. Thomas Aquinas, “Ephphatha!”, that is, “be opened”. Jesus uses this word in Aramaic as he opens the ears and mouth of the deaf and mute person brought to him for healing. Before this, the poor man was unable to communicate due to his disability. He was most likely living a life in isolation due to this. Everyday life may have been a source of great frustration for this man. As Jesus opens his ears and mouth, Jesus is not only restoring his sensory organs but with that one word, Jesus is in a sense giving this man new life. While most of us may have our sensory organs in order with regards to hearing and speaking, what about our hearts? Are we sensitive enough to hear the cry of those struggling and in need around us? Are we open to listening to the truth of the Gospel and the will of God in our lives? Do we have the courage to stand up for the truth? Are we courageous enough to defend the teachings of the Church regar-ding faith and morals even if it is unpopular? Let us ask the Lord to heal us of any deafness, muteness or cowardice that may exist in our hearts. During the Rite of Baptism, the priest or deacon says this exact word “Ephphatha!”, encouraging the newly baptized to receive the Word of God and proclaim the faith. May we live out our baptismal calling everyday with faith and courage. Your Servant in Christ, Fr. Derek Querida familia de San Tomas Aquino, "¡Effeta!", significa, "ser abierto". Jesús usa esta palabra en arameo cuando abre los oídos y la boca de la persona sorda y muda que se le trae para su curación. Antes de esto, el pobre hombre no podía comunicarse debido a su discapacidad. Lo más probable es que estuviera viviendo una vida en aislamiento debido a esto. La vida cotidiana puede haber sido una fuente de gran frustración para este hombre. A medida que Jesús abre sus oídos y boca, Jesús no solo está restaurando sus órganos sensoriales, sino que con esa sola palabra, Jesús en cierto sentido le está dando a este hombre una nueva vida. La mayoría de nosotros podemos tener nuestros órganos sensoriales en orden con respecto a escuchar y hablar. ¿Qué pasa con nuestros corazones? ¿Somos lo suficientemente sensibles como para escuchar el grito de aquellos que luchan y necesitan a nuestro alrededor? ¿Estamos abiertos a escuchar la verdad del Evangelio y la voluntad de Dios en nuestras vidas? ¿Tenemos el coraje de defender la verdad? ¿Somos lo suficientemente valientes como para defender las enseñanzas de la Iglesia con respecto a la fe y la moral, incluso si no es popular. ? Pidamos al Señor que nos sane de cualquier sordera, mutismo o cobardía que pueda existir en nuestros corazones. Durante el Rito del Bautismo, el sacerdote o diácono dice esta palabra exacta "¡Efphatha!", animando a los recién bautizados a recibir la Palabra de Dios y proclamar la fe. Que vivamos nuestro llamado bautismal todos los días con fe y coraje. Su servidor en Cristo, Padre Derek
A letter from the Desk of The
Parochial Administrator
Fr. Derek Saldanha
Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom? ~ James 2:5 ¿Acaso no ha elegido Dios a los pobres de este mundo para hacerlos ricos en la fe y herederos del Reino? ~ Santiago 2:5
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Parents with a child addicted to drugs and/or alcohol can
find hope in a support program called Parents of
Addicted Loved‐ones (PAL) . PAL mee ngs are open to
anyone of any faith or background as our primary goal is
to provide hope through educa on and support for
parents dealing with
addicted loved ones.
FMI, call Julia at
518‐951‐9610.
You are not alone.
In today’s Gospel we hear how Jesus “makes the deaf hear and the mute speak!” In living the gospel, we must open our ears to hear and recognize all the everyday opportunities for
making God’s presence known especially to those who are
poor and suffering. On September 9, the Church also celebrates the feast of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society
of St. Vincent de Paul. Frederic heard the call of Jesus to love and serve those who are suffering.
Please join us on Monday, September 20 at 6 pm in the Social Hall to learn more about the work of the society.
"Thanks to the generosity of the
families of St Thomas Aquinas school, we were able to raise enough money to
install a new sacrarium and
give our working sacristy a facelift".
What is a sacrarium? A sacrarium is “special sink used for the reverent
disposal of sacred substances. This sink has a cover, a basin, and a special pipe and drain that empty directly into the earth, rather than into the sewer system” (USCCB, Built of Living Stones, 236).
The Peaceful, Prayerful, Public Witness for Life
The CCW invites you to participate in Life Chain on Sunday, October 3 from 1:00-2:00 pm in
front of the church along HWY 192.
FMI, call Karen 407-873-6891 or Judy 616-260-6208
www.lifechain.org
The Youth Ministry Recycle Trailer has moved across the street behind the Knights of Columbus trailer at
517 Brown Chapel Road. Drive to the backyard and drop off your bagged cans by
the shed. Thank you from STAY Youth Ministry!
Please pray for our deceased Diocesan Priests
September 14, 2017 – Msgr. Patrick Caverly
September 19, 2016 - Very Rev. John McCormick
September 27, 1995 - Rev. Charles Schneider
Our parish now has a subscription to FORMED, a
great resource to help you learn more about our Catholic faith
and grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
To sign up, please go to www.formed.org/signup and choose our parish.
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Save the dates for our Advent Parish Missions
In English: STEVE RAY on December 11, 2021 from 6 - 8:30 pm
In Spanish: JORGE MONTES DE SONBY4 on
December 14, 2021 from 7 - 9 pm
More information to come!
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Mass Intentions Remember a family member or loved one. Please visit the Parish Office to
make your request.
Monday, September 6
9:00 am
Babies McElroy
Tuesday, September 7
9:00 am
Anna Passaro
Wednesday, September 8
9:00 am
Carmela Maiorano
Thursday, September 9
9:00 am
Tom Boro
Friday, September 10
9:00 am
Bradley Mayo
Saturday, September 11
9:00 am
Rita Samartha
Sunday, September 12
8:30 am
Johnney Vathielil
10:00 am
Javier Betancur
11:30 am
Haydee Valen ne
6:00 pm
Leonora (Ne e) Azzurro
S M L W O
We currently livestream our 8:30 am and 11:30 am Sunday Masses on our
Facebook page. You can also view the recordings a erwards on our YouTube
channel. Facebook.com/stacatholic or access the links on our website at
www.stacatholic.org/liturgy
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love
You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at
this moment receive Your sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my
heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to
You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
This Week at Our Parish
Monday
9/6
Daily Mass 9:00 am, Church
MTS Mee ng 6:30 pm, Social Hall
Tuesday
9/7
Daily Mass 9:00, Church
Adora on & Exposi on 9:30 am, Chapel
Senior Social Group 12:00 pm, Social Hall
Adult Confirma on Class 6:00 pm, STACS Music Room
RCIA 6:30 pm, STACS Teacher’s Lounge
Grupo de Oracion Divino Nino 6:30 pm, Social Hall
Wednesday
9/8
Communion Service 9:00 am, Church
KofC Mee ng 6:00 pm, Annex
Faith Forma on Classes 6:30 pm, STACS
Thursday
9/9
Communion Service 9:00 am, Church
Exposi on & Adora on 9:30 am, Chapel
Adult Study Group 9:30 am, Social Hall
Adult Study Group 6:30 pm, STACS Teacher’s Loung
Cursillo 7:00 pm, Social Hall
Friday
9/10
Daily Mass 9:00 am, Church
Saturday
9/11
Confession 3:00 pm, Church
Mass 4:00 pm, Church
Sunday
9/12
Mass 8:30 am, Church [livestream]
Mass 10:00 am, Church
Mass 11:30 am, Church [Spanish] [livestream]
Mass 6:00 pm, Church
Financial Peace University 7:00 pm, Aquinas Room
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Army
Francisco J Noda Korey Heineman Shawn McGinley Laura Reiber Caleb Cousins Peter Morales
Harry E Johnston IV Jason T. Heineman Steve Holmberg Gregory Fried Valeria Pete
Ana Canot‐Suarez Serenity Luna Tyler Dupont
Cassandra Vieira Grisell Acevedo
Joshua Chris an Cox Christopher Ronan Antuan Lendor
Gabriel Rivera Monge Jonathan Breeden Kevin Johnson
Coast Guard Nick Craig
Navy
Jon DeYoung Nathaniel Lee Grigsby Derrick Lee Smith Robert Dupont
Anthony U. Tambio Erik Feliciano Eric E. Garcia
Jose B. Nieves‐Paugh
Air Force Anthony Toro
William Tyler J. Connard Stephen James, Jr. Karlos Malave
Diana Tesoriero Cassandra Russo Adrian McCullers
Christopher J. McGinley Francisco Rivera Monge
Chris an J. Gomez
Marines Jason Garcia Jose A. Trejo
Ginger Headley Jacob O’Toole
Bradley J. Newman Travis A. Newman
Law Enforcement
Officers Timothy Brown
Eric Morales
Jennifer Passarella
Jus n Lunsford
Kevin Valencia
Andrew Holmberg
James Allgood
Frankie Perez
T. Jason Sibley
Michael Johnson
Kevin McGinley
Joey Broughton
Nick Hobby
Tyler Carstensen
Alexis Vasquez
Laura D’Cato
Casey Lawson
Guy Samuelson
Tom Johnson
Fire Service Daniel K. Ronan Thomas Murphy Chad Lawson
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Stewardship
OCA 2021 A
Goal: $187,557.00
Collected to Date: $142,086.20
Balance: $45,470.36
Ministry & Prayer Group Leaders
Bereavement Ministry: Dee Arrington ([email protected])
Coffee & Donuts: Do e Jensen 407‐957‐4495 ([email protected])
Council of Catholic Women: Solange Joseph ‐ 407‐435‐2825([email protected])
Cursillo: Celeste Rivera 407‐910‐9818 ([email protected])
Carmen Garcia 407‐361‐4698
Faith Forma on & RCIA: Joseph Fey, Director 407‐957‐4495 x230 ([email protected])
Grupo de Oración‐Divino Niño: Español Sonia Reyes
407‐334‐4796 ([email protected])
Knights of Columbus Council #15357: 407‐334‐7982
Miguel Rivera, Grand Knight ([email protected])
Liturgical Ministries: 407‐957‐4495 ([email protected])
Medical Clinic: Kelly Bender, Clinic Office Manager
407‐593‐1256 Open Wednesdays
Appointment sign‐up @ 3:30 pm
Ministry to the Sick: Elinor Tietz 407‐892‐8689 (e [email protected])
Ministerio de la Música‐ADVENTUS: Español Sam King
407‐350‐8343 ([email protected])
Ministros de la Eucharis a: Español Jorge Rivera 407‐738‐6845
Padre Pio Prayer Group: Deacon John DelGiudice ([email protected])
Parish Finance Commi ee: Joe Cruz, President ([email protected])
Ujieres: Español Ruth Mendoza and Fernando Hernandez, Jr. 407‐957‐4495 ([email protected])
Youth Ministry: Mary Klemm 407‐932‐8252([email protected])
75%
$187,557.00
Weekly Offertory 8/29/21
Offertory $14,733.75
2nd Collec on $1,545.00
Readings for the Week
Monday: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Ps 62:6‐7, 9; Lk 6:6‐11
Tuesday: Col 2:6‐15; Ps 145:1b‐2, 8‐11; Lk 6:12‐ 19
Wednesday: Mi 5:1‐4a or Rom 8:28‐30; Ps 13:6
Mt 1:1‐16, 18‐23 [18‐23]
Thursday: Col 3:12‐17; Ps 150:1b‐6; Lk 6:27‐38
Friday: 1 Tm 1:1‐2, 12‐14; Ps 16:1b‐2a, 5, 7‐8, 11; Lk 6:39‐42
Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15‐17; Ps 113:1b‐7; Lk 6:43‐49
Sunday: Is 50:5‐9a; Ps 116:1‐6, 8‐9; Jas 2:14‐18;
Mk 8:27‐35
Lunes: Col 1:24 — 2:3; Sal 62 (61):6‐7, 9; Lc 6:6‐11, o
las lecturas de la Misa “Por la san ficación del trabajo”
Martes: Col 2:6‐15; Sal 145 (144):1b‐2, 8‐11; Lc 6:12‐19
Miércoles: Miq 5:1‐4a o Rom 8:28‐30; Sal 13 (12):6ab, 6c;
Mt 1:1‐16, 18‐23 [18‐23]
Jueves: Col 3:12‐17; Sal 150:1b‐6; Lc 6:27‐38
Viernes: 1 Tim 1:1‐2, 12‐14;
Sal 16 (15):1b‐2a, 5, 7‐8, 11; Lc 6:39‐42
Sábado: 1 Tim 1:15‐17; Sal 113 (112):1b‐7; Lc 6:43‐49
Domingo: Is 50:5‐9a; Sal 116 (115):1‐6, 8‐9; Sant 2:14‐18;
Mc 8:27‐35
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