1. No category

blindness
is
not
a
condition
of
our
eyes
but
of
our
hearts.
Pastor: Rev. Jesús Cuadros
Deacon John Flannery
Director of Religious Education: Sister Doryne Bermoy, FLP
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
249 9th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Rectory: 718-768-9471
Fax: 718-788-3390
Holy Family Church
205 14th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Rectory: 718-768-9471
Fax: 718-788-3390
www.stthomasaquinaschurch.org
In Residence: Rev. Francis Fayez, Pastor
Resurrection Coptic Catholic Church 328 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY
www.francisfayez.com
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
OCTOBER 25, 2015
HOLY FAMILY - ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH
True
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
TRIGÉSIMO DOMINGO
DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO
TRUE BLINDNESS
Bartimaeus caused a stir. Normally he sat by the side
of the road being a “good blind beggar.” But one day
Jesus passed nearby. Bartimaeus jumped up and
called out to Jesus. We can imagine him turning toward the direction of
the commotion and
noise. Bartimaeus
probably had his
arms outstretched as
he shouted out to the
son of David.
VERDADERA CEGUERA
Bartimeo causó tremenda conmoción. Por lo regular
él estaba sentado al borde del camino siendo un
“buen mendigo ciego”. Pero un buen día pasó Jesús
cerca de ahí. Bartimeo se puso de pie en un salto y le
gritó a Jesús. Nos podemos imaginar como
se daba vuelta en dirección al ruido y la
conmoción. Probablemente tenía los brazos
extendidos al gritarle
al hijo de David.
October 25, 2015
The people who
knew him were embarrassed by his outburst. They tried to
hush him up and get him to sit back down by the
roadside. Their actions spoke volumes: “Bartimaeus,
you’re not fit for Jesus.” But it was okay for them
and other “sighted” people to follow Jesus. In today’s readings, we learn that true blindness is not a
condition of our eyes but of our hearts.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
25 de Octubre 2015
Los que lo conocían
se sentían azorados de
sus gritos. Trataron de
hacerle callar y que se volviera a sentar al borde del
camino. Sus acciones decían mucho: “Bartimeo, tú
no eres digno de Jesús”. Pero sí estaba bien que ellos
y otras personas “con vista” siguieran a Jesús. En las
lecturas de hoy, aprendemos que la verdadera ceguera no es una condición de los ojos sino del corazón.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21;
Lk 13:10-17
Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21
Wed:
Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16
Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27,
30-31; Lk 13:31-35
Friday:
Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20;
Lk 14:1-6
Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29;
Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18;
Lk 14:1, 7-11
Sunday:
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3;
Mt 5:1-12a
We were born to love, we live to
love, and we will die to love still
more.
—Joseph Cafasso
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Priesthood Sunday; World Youth Day
Wednesday: Ss. Simon and Jude
Saturday:
Halloween; Blessed Virgin Mary
TRUE VOCATION
The vocation of every man and woman is to
serve other people.
—Leo Tolstoy
Monday:
BORN TO LOVE
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FAMILY
As the family goes, so
goes the nation and so
goes the whole world
in which we live.
- St. John Paul II
El Grupo de Oración Carismático Catolico de Adultos Ministerio “Vida y Salvación,” invita
a toda la comunidad a las reunions de todos los Lunes de 7:00p.m. a 9:00p.m. en el auditorio
de la iglesia.
The 2016 Mass Intention Book is open. Please call or come to the rectory to
schedule announced masses for next year. The stipend for an announced mass
is $15. Weekly memorials are also $15.
Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays, except holydays and legal holidays, in Holy Name of Jesus Church, 245 Prospect Park West, beginning with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 11:45a.m.
Mass, ending with Benediction at 5:30p.m.
El Ministerio de Jovenes “Cristo esta vivo” invita a toda la comunidad a las reuniones los
Jueves de 7:00p.m. a 9:00p.m. en el auditorio de la iglesia.
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Jacqueline Murray
Jazmin Perez
Omayra Rivera
Alexander Rocco
Jose Luis Sosa
Steven Sosa
Chelsea Torres
Andrew Ubanwa
Alberto Valle
Ariel Vidal
Ronaldo Vidals
The Lord has done great things for
us; we are glad indeed.
-Psalm 126:3
Sunday’s 9:00a.m.
Mass will be celebrated
in St. Thomas Aquinas
Church throughout the
fall and winter months.
Please help us spread the word!
Respect Life
from Birth
to Natural Death
Family Halloween Party
All Saints Day
WYD Food Sale / Marathon Sunday
All Souls Day
Joseph G. Duffy /MJ Smith All Souls Memorial Mass
10:30a.m. / Msgr. Joseph Grimaldi, Celebrant
A light breakfast will be served in the parish hall after
the Mass.
Nov 7
Parish Council Training Seminar for All Councilors!
9:30a.m. to Noon / Holy Name of Jesus Church /
Shepherd’s Hall
Nov 11 Veterans Day
Nov 21 Diocesan Mass in honor of Our Lady of Divine Provi
dence at 7:30p.m.in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
Nov 25 Thanksgiving Eve Liturgy with pilgrims and Indians
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day
Oct 30
Nov 1
Nov 1
Nov 2
Nov 7
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF
ORDINARY TIME
The LORD has done
great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
— Psalm 126:3
MASS INTENTIONS
OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 1
Sat., 10/24
5:30
Sun., 10/25
9:00
Let us remember to pray for the sick, the
homebound, the elderly and all those who
are alone…….
Rita Milillo, Victoria Polito, Theresa Aiello, Lisa Dueno Tetah, Sue Fleming, Bryan Slate, Josephine
Dijczuk, Michele Battaglia, Richard Babstock, Carmen
Melendez, Amelia Arias, Paul Isaacs, George Zook,
Bertha Chamorro, Christopher Gratton, Luisa Clagnaz, Deacon John Flannery, Angelina Gugliara, Ellen
Fagan, Grecia Caban, Ramon Caban, Rosa Cordero,
Skylar Graham, Salvatore Scalise, Lidia Labiosa,
Nelly Espinoza, Daniel Santana, Dean Hylton, S. Andrea Marie, Antonio Fuentes, Cecilia Alvarado, Jose
Alvarado, Baby Carolina Barros, Baby Isabela Barros,
Isabella Aciello, Paul Sanner, Allison Mihailovich,
Bernadette Basta, Ana Espinal, Victoria Godkin, Mr.
and Mrs. Contreras, Denise Pianucci, Evelyn Mulia,
Jim Brennan, Maria Estelle Collazo, Anne Cartrette,
Memonde Romero, Martin Perrone, Jr., Rita Montes,
Alberto Pastorino, Kathleen Neville, Cookie Hinton,
Sister Margarita Mercurio, Merle Ferdinand, Victor
Arias, Ann Grieco, Ann McCabe, Marcy Vargas, Susy
Palermo, Ofelia Palermo, Dan Spitzley, Karen Petonello, Carmella Sheehan, Prospero Pinzon, Isabel
Pinzon-Quintana, Kenneth Quintana, Laura Creiger,
Lissette Valentin, Hector Casillas, Margaret O’Connor, Robert O’Connor, Hector Casillas, Jim Brennan,
Ricardo Figueroa, and Jeremiah Figueroa
For the health and welfare of
Mary Michalski Wong and
family
10:30 Antero Diaz
14th Anniversary
Francisco Lopez
12:30 Finamore family
Mon., 10/26 7:00
For the health and welfare of
Victoria and Amoryth Hylton
12:15 Giovanna Taranto
Anniversary
Tues., 10/27 7:00 Purgatorial Mass Society
12:15 Frank Prybor
Wed., 10/28 7:00
For the health and welfare of
Dolores Marcario and family
12:15 Teofilo and Turney Torio
Elena T. Aguila
Thurs., 10/29 7:00
For the health and welfare of
Victoria and Amoryth Hylton
12:15 Rosita and Caridad Torio
Rudy Espinosa
Fri., 10/30
For the health and welfare of
Dolores Marcario and family
12:15 Clara Tiscione
Sat., 10/31
7:00
For the health and welfare of
Dolores Marcario and family
12:15 For the health and welfare of
Sonia Acevedo
For the health and welfare of
Christopher Elias
5:30 Angela Santamaria
Birthday
Sun., 11/1
9:00
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
The Bread and Wine will be offered this
week
In Loving Memory of James
Hall. Birthday
The Sanctuary Lamp will be offered this
week In Loving Memory of Marion
Data and family.
Sacrament of Confirmation
Victoria Pascone
Louis Pascone
7:00
For the health and welfare of
Christine DiCostanzo
10:30 Alberto Arroyo
Andres Arroyo
12:30 Rachel and Michael Scotto
FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Friday, October 30th
7:00p.m. to 10:00p.m.
Tickets cost $5 per person / Money refunded at the party
Tickets will be sold after Religious Education classes on Wednesdays
and Fridays, at the Girl Scout meeting on Fridays, and at the rectory. No tickets will be sold at the door. Children must be accompanied by an adult. DJ! RAFFLES! GAMES! FUN!
Joseph G. Duffy
MJ Smith Funeral Home
PARISH COUNCIL
SEMINAR
Parish Councilors: Please
set aside Saturday, November 7th 9:30 a.m. noon to attend a special
two-hour parish council
training seminar in Holy
Name Church.
All Souls’ Memorial Mass
Saturday, November 7th
10:30a.m.
Msgr. Joseph R. Grimaldi
Celebrant and Homilist
A light breakfast will be served immediately after Mass. All are invited.
If we have died with Christ, we believe we shall also live with him.
— Romans 6:8