St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 80 St. Thomas Way • SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday, 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. and by appointment. MASS SCHEDULE: Weekends Saturday Vigil 5:30 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. BAPTISMS: Please contact Fr. Ray or Deacon Bill Alexiou at 663-3936 for Baptismal Preparation. 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Spanish MARRIAGE: Parish Membership and a six month preparation period are required. For weddings, please contact Father Ray at 663-3936. Weekdays Wed-Fri. - 9:00 a.m. Main Church Thurs. - 9:00 a.m. Day Chapel Wed. - 5:30 p.m. at Student Center Chapel (When school is in regular session) Holy Days as scheduled in bulletin Website: www.stthomascatholic.com FAITH FORMATION: Adult - Sundays, 9:30-10:45 a.m. K-10th Grade - Sundays, 9:30 -10:45 a.m. Catechumenate - Sundays, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (September - May) Montevallo, Alabama 35115 MINISTRY OF THE SICK: Please contact the office at (663-3936) if someone is in need of Holy Communion at home/hospital. MEMBERSHIP IN THE PARISH: All Catholic adults, 18 and older, who regularly participate in the Liturgy here should register in the parish. Those who enroll in Faith Formation programs or request Baptism or Marriage in our church should already belong to our community. To register, please contact the Parish Office. Those moving are asked to let us know. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: All announcements are due in the office, in written form, no later than noon on Mondays. Mission Statement: We, the parish family of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, proclaim our belief in the message and mission of Jesus Christ. We are committed to sharing our time, talent and treasure through worship, spiritual formation and outreach. • Founded 1951 PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Fr. Raymond A. Dunmyer Ext. 101 Deacon Bill Alexiou Ext. 102 Financial Secretary Jean Graffo Ext. 109 Hispanic Coordinator Marisa Owens Ext. 100 Campus Ministry Coordinator John Petters Email:[email protected] Parish Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Parish Telephones: Parish: ph. 663-3936 fax 663-0657 Rectory: ph. 665-0968 Interested in Becoming Catholic? You may have been coming to Catholic Church for a long time with a family member or friend, but you had not thought about the possibility of becoming Catholic. Would you consider that possibility now? Would you like to learn more about the Catholic Church to consider your decision? Do you find yourself in one of the categories listed below: Never been Baptized Baptized in another Christian tradition Baptized Catholic without other Sacraments of Initiation (First Communion and/or Confirmation). November 1 to November 8, 2015 Sat.31 4:30pm 5:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass for Carroll Schmidt, deceased Sun.1 8:00am 11:00am 2:30pm Mass for Maria Gonzalez, deceased K of C Pancake Breakfast Inquiry Sessions Faith Formation RCIA Mass for the People of the Parish Spanish Mass 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm No Lectio Divina No English classes Mass All Souls 8:30am 9:30am If you recognize yourself in one of the above categories and if you are wondering if the Catholic Church is what God has in mind for you, then perhaps it is time for you to take the next step by becoming a part of this year’s RCIA! Taking this step—even if the step involved is just for more information—is not easy. Maybe you’re little nervous-or just plain scared. Let us reassure you: No one associated with the RCIA will ever pressure you. Taking part in the RCIA process carries absolutely no obligation to join the Church, receive the sacraments, or make any other commitment. Those decisions are highly personal one, made only after careful study, reflection, and prayer. So, what now? If you would like to know more about the RCIA, please call Father Ray at 663-3936 or Jackie Lampton at 249-1171. Inquiry classes are meeting at 9:30am in the Modular Building. Mon. 2 Tues.3 Wed.4 9:00am 10:00am 5:30pm Book Remembering the Deceased There will be a Book Remembering the Deceased in the gathering area for you to write the names of your deceased loved ones for remembrance at the Masses during November. This book will be placed on the altar for the month of November. All Souls’ Day Envelopes All Soul’s Day Envelopes are available in the Gathering Area. The envelopes will be placed on the altar during the month of November. 6:30pm Thurs.5 9:00am Fri.6 9:00am All Souls’ Day 11/2 All Souls’ Day is a special day in the Catholic Calendar. St. Thomas will celebrate Mass on All Souls’ Day November 2nd at 7:00PM in the main church. Angel Tree The Social Concerns Committee of Saint Thomas sponsors an Angel Tree to provide Christmas gifts for needy children in Bibb and Shelby Counties. The Angel Tree will be up on November 1st. Please fill out the bottom portion of the angel and leave in the glass jar on the table. Take the top portion of the angel, attach to the gift, and return the gift by December 5/6. Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm Sat.7 8:00pm 4:30pm 5:30pm Sun.8 8:00am 9:30am World Mission Sunday Thank You Thank you to all who contributed to the World Mission Collection last weekend. Through your generosity, St. Thomas collected $1,107.00 for World Missions. Wed. College Student Mass and Dinner St. Thomas Parish sponsors a special Wednesday evening Mass and Dinner for college students each Wednesday while the University of Montevallo is in session. The Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM at the Campus Chapel on the corner of Highland and Moody, and a dinner prepared by teams from the parish follows immediately after Mass. 11:00am 2:30pm 6:00pm Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm Mass Intentions for Anna Logan Ladies Bible Study Catholic Campus Ministry Mass/Dinner/team # 6 Adult Scripture Study Office is open 8:30am-4:00pm Mass Intentions for Virginia Lusco Office is open 8:30am-12:30pm Mass for Jean King Taylor, deceased Adoration begins at noon Adoration ends at noon K of C Yard Sale Sacrament of Reconciliation Mass for RosaMaria Pena & Urbano Esquivel, deceased Mass the People of the Parish Inquiry Sessions Faith Formation RCIA Mass for Anna Bertilda Heredia Ramirez, deceased Spanish Mass Ladies Auxiliary meeting K of C Meeting If you attend St. Thomas on a regular basis and have not registered with the Parish, we invite you to do so. Complete the following information and drop it in the offertory basket. A parish staff member will contact you. (Please check (X) appropriate area!) Pancake Breakfast 11/1 The Knights of Columbus monthly pancake breakfast will be held this morning from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Ladies' Auxiliary 11/8 ADDRESS____________________________________ Our next regular Ladies' Auxiliary meeting will be on Sunday, November 8th at 6:00PM (please note the time change) in the St. Joseph room. All ladies of the parish are invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. Bring a friend and join us! We hope to see you there! CITY_____________________ ZIP_______________ Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting 11/8 TELEPHONE # ______________________________ The K of C Council will hold their meeting on Nov. 8, 2015. The meeting will start at 6 pm in the modular building. These meetings are open to all Knights in good standing. We will be having our Assembly meetings for fourth degree Knights at 5 pm prior to the Council meetings." NAME _______________________________________ NEW PARISHIONER ______ CHANGE OF ADDRESS______ MOVING, PLEASE REMOVE MY FAMILY ______ Eucharistic Adoration Come spend time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration. 1st & 3rd Friday of each month. Friday adoration begins at noon and ends on Saturday at noon. For more information or to sign-up call RoseMarie Vetrano 620-0051 or cell 370-6618. We need someone on Saturday’s at 4:00am. Adoration is held in the Chapel at the Student Center. The next Adoration will be on November 6th and 20th Catholic Charities Thank You Last weekend was the annual Catholic Charities Appeal for the Diocese of Birmingham. The Catholic Charities Appeal funds the programs and ministries of the Diocese. The goal for St. Thomas Parish is $50,301.00. Thus far, we have received pledges in the amount of $54,130. Thank you for your pledge. If you have not yet made your pledge for this appeal, please make your pledge today. Stewardship Pledge Thank You Thank you to all the parishioners who have returned their pledge cards for the coming year. St. Thomas is grateful for your generosity. If you have not yet returned your pledge card, please do so at your earliest convenience. Ladies Fall Bible Study The Ladies Fall Bible Study are on Wednesdays. We will be studying the book of Bishop Barron’s Mystery of God. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 to 11:30 am in the St. Joseph’s room. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your book call Debbie Drescher at 664-2066. Today’s Readings All Saints First Reading — I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. (Revelation 7:2-4,9-14) Psalm — Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face. (Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6) Second Reading — We shall see God as he is. (1 John 3:1-3) Gospel — Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. (Matthew 5:1-2a) Readings for the week of November 1, 2015 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Wisdom 3:1-9; Romans 6:3-9; John 6:37-40 Romans 12:5-16ab; Luke 14:15-24 Romans 13:8-10; Luke 14:25-33 Romans 14:7-12; Luke 15:1-10 Romans 15:14-21; Luke 15:1-8 Romans 16:3-9,15,22-27; Luke 16:9-15 1 Kings 17:10-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Collection 10/25/15 Offertory Budget $8,655.00 Building Fund $5,770.00 Total $14,425.00 Year-To-Date Collection 7/1/15 - 06/30/16 Budget Offertory $147,135.00 Building Fund $98,160.00 Total $245,295.00 Actual $11,293.00 Difference +$2,638.00 $7,404.28 $18,697.28 +$1,634.28 +$4,272.28 Actual $135,190.00 $94,322.49 $229,512.49 Difference -$11,945.00 -$3,837.51 -$15,782.51 With the advice of the Parish Finance Council, Saint Thomas Parish will do financial planning according to a fiscal year (7/1/15 to 6/30/16) rather than a calendar year. Thus, the numbers above have been adjusted to reflect the new budget which began on 7/1/15. Monthly Altar Flowers Knights of Columbus Yard Sale 11/7 October 31st and November 1st In memory of Leon LeVinge In memory of Carroll E. Schmidt November 7th and 8th In memory of Richard Perry Sr. The Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 2574 will be holding a yard sale on Saturday November 7, 2015 in the St Thomas Parish Hall. The sale will start at 8:00 am and run until 1:00 pm. If you have any items for donation to the yard sale, you can contact Matthew Stitt at 205-664-1281, and bring them by the church during working hours. K of C Squires Monthly Meeting 11/15 Squires Monthly Meeting: The third Sunday at 12:15 till 1:30pm. The next meeting will be on Nov. 15th in the modular building. If any questions please call John Smith at 205-200-2833. Wednesday Adult Scripture Study Discover the epic story of church history from a Catholic perspective. As Catholics, we are heirs to a remarkable heritage. The history of our faith is so much more than facts and dates. It is a fascinating story of adventure, rebellion, tragedy and triumph 2000 years in the making. Join us for Epic: A Journey Through Church History on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM in the St. Joseph’s room. There will be a sheet in the Gathering Space to sign-up for the course and reserve your workbook. For questions, call Debbie or Bill at 664-2066. K of C Squire Spaghetti Dinner 11/21 We are changing the day from 1st Friday to 3rd Saturday. The Next Knights of Columbus Squire Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Saturday the 21st of November from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The cost is $7.00 Adults and $4.00 for Children. The Menu will be: Spaghetti With Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad with Italian Dressing, Sweet or Unsweet Tea, and Dessert. Please come out for some great food and comradery with your fellow parishioners. Take Out Service is also available. Thank You! Primetimers 11/10 For parishioners men, women and their guest who are 50 or older we get together once a month on the 2nd Tuesday. The Mass is at 11:00AM with a lunch after in the Parish Hall. The Primetimer Cooks provide the meal. If you would like to cook or provide something for the meal, please call Gay Moyer at 205-926-6392 or Susie Leckness at 205-664-3268. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Ladies' Auxiliary Bake Sale 11/21-22 Attention all bakers: Our annual Fall Bake Sale will be held on the weekend of November 21-22 after the Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses. Please get out your favorite dessert recipes and donate your wonderful baked goods to this important event! Everyone is encouraged to purchase these delicious desserts for your Thanksgiving gathering!! Christmas Adult Choir Christmas is sooner than we realize and it’s time to begin preparing our music. The Adult Choir needs more voices. We sing parts and harmony so it’s important that we get our whole group together to practice. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday’s from 7:15-8:30 PM in the Music Room. We will be preparing for the 9:00 PM Christmas Eve liturgy. We have fun while we work hard; and we would love to meet you and sing with you. If you can carry a tune, and are at least a Sophomore in High School, please give us a try. No prior experience is needed. Welcome back to returning members! Hope you’ve had a nice break. Contact Ann Hicks for more information at 621-0372. Confirmation Retreat Dates St. Thomas Parish has set the dates for the Confirmation Retreats. The Confirmation I Retreat will be on January 29-30, and the Confirmation II Retreat will be March 11-12. Both retreats will be at the Catholic Student Center on the corner of Highland and Moody in Montevallo. All Confirmation candidates are required to attend the retreats. Additional information will be provided as we draw closer to the dates. Does God Exist ? Debate 11/9 The Montevallo Campus Ministry Association will sponsor a debate on “ Does God Exist?” at Anna Irvin Hall on the campus of the University of Montevallo at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 9. Dr. Michael Patton, who received his PhD from Syracuse University, will take the position that God does not exist. Dr. Jason Baldwin, who received his PhD from the University of Notre Dame, will take the position that God does exist. The event is open to the public, and there will be refreshments following the event. All are welcome. Saint Bernard Preparatory School 11/1 Saint Bernard Preparatory School is a co-ed boarding-and-day school for grades 7-12 in Cullman, Alabama. Operated since 1891 by the Benedictine monks of St. Bernard Abbey, it offers a Catholic college prep education in a beautiful and secure environment. For more information contact [email protected] or call: 256-255-5890. Website: www.stbernardprep.com. – Open House: Sunday, November 1, 2015, 2-4 p.m. Key Announcements on St. Thomas Website In order to keep the parishioners informed, St. Thomas Parish will post important information for parishioners on the “Announcements” section of the parish website. The death of a parishioner, and the funeral arrangements will be posted in the announcement section. If there is a weather related change in the parish schedule, it will be posted in that same section. We hope that this will be helpful. www.stthomascatholic.com. Lecturas: Domingo De los Santos Primera lectura — Tuve una visión de una muchedumbre inmensa, que nadie podría contar, de toda nación, raza, pueblo y lengua. (Apocalipsis 7:2-4, 9-14) Salmo — Señor, esta es la gente que ansía ver su rostro. (Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab,5-6) Segunda lectura— We shall see God as he is. (1 Juan 3:1-3) Evangelio — Alegraos y regocijaos, porque vuestra recompensa será grande en el cielo. (Mateo 5:1-12a ) Lecturas de la Semana Noviembre 1, 2015 Lunes: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Domingo: Sabiduría 3:1-9; Romanos 6:3-9; Juan 6:37-40 Romanos 12:5-16ab; Lucas 14:15-24 Romanos 13:8-10; Lucas 14:25-33 Romanos 14:7-12; Lucas 16:1-8 Romans 15:14-21; Lucas 16:1-8 Romanos 16:3-9,16,22-27; Lucas 16:9-15 1 Reys 17:10-16; Hebreos 9:24-28; Marcos 12:38-44 Coupon Yard Sale Coupon For every $25 spent, receive a $5 discount. Spend $100 and receive a $25 discount! Coupon only valid from 8:00AM till 10:00 AM Saturday, November 7, 2015 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM In the St. Thomas Parish Hall Questions? Call: Matthew Stitt (205) 739-1151 No early arrivals! Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Assembly 2574 CUPÓN VENTA DE GARAGE CUPÓN Por cada $ 25 gastado, recibirán un descuento de $5. Gaste $ 100 y recibirá un descuento de $ 25! Cupón válido sólo de 8:00 AM hasta las 10:00 AM. Sábado, 07 de Noviembre 2015 8:00 AM a 1:00 PM en el St. Thomas Parish Hall Para gestionar la recogida , o cualquier otra pregunta, por favor llame a: Marisa Owens (205) 663-3936 o Matthew Stitt (205) 739-1151 Por favor , no llegada de los primeros ! Patrocinado por los Caballeros de Colón Asamblea 2574 El Libro de Recuerdos Si usted atiende a Santo Tomas con regularidad y no ha registrado con la Parroquia, los invitamos a que se inscriban. La parroquia tiene un libro de recuerdos para uso durante la celebracion del día de todas las almas. El libro estara en la entrada de la Iglesia y los parroquinos estan invitados a apuntar sus queridos en el libro de recuerdos. Nombre___________________________________________ Día de Todos las Almas 11/2 Dirección de su casa __________________________________ El día de las almas se celebra el Lunes, 2 de Noviembre a las 7:00PM. Las misa se celebrara en la Iglesia de Santo Tomás. ____________________________________________________ Los Sobres para los Difuntos Pongan la forma en la cesta de ofertorio Ciudad______________________________________________ Todo el mes de Noviembre los sobres con los nombres de sus difuntos se pone en el Altar. Los sobres están disponibles en el espacio de la encuentra de la Iglesia. Código Postal_________________________________________ Educacion Religiosa Para Adultos Nuevo Feligrés_________________________________________ Las clases para el programa de educacion religiosa en español para adultos para el año de 2015-2016, son los Domingos de 9:30am-10:45am. Los que esten interesados en recibir los Sacramentos o los que tienen preguntas de sus Sacramentos, por favor llamen a la Sra. Marisol Millan al 432-8940 o a la oficina al 663-3936. Cambio de dirección____________________________________ Desayuno del Ministerio Hispano 11/15 El primer desayuno del Ministerio Hispano será el 18 de Nov. 15 de 2015, a las 8:30AM-10:45AM. Si quiere ayudar o donar, por favor comuniquese con Gricelda al 478-5110. El Desfile de Navidad de Montevallo 11/19 El desfile de Navidad de Montevallo será el 19 de Noviembre, a las 6:00PM. Nuestro tema es la Natividad. Necesito ayuda para hacer las flores para la carroza y decidir la manera de organizarlos. También tenemos que cumplir y decidir en qué momento tenemos que estar juntos para empezar este proyecto. Si usted desea participar comuníquese con Marisa al 663-3936. Árbol de Ángeles La preocupación social de Santo Tomás Comité patrocinador de un Árbol de Ángeles para dar regalos de Navidad para los niños necesitados en Bibb y Shelby condados. El Ángel Árbol hasta el 1 de Noviembre. Por favor, complete la parte inferior del ángel y dejar en la jarra de cristal sobre la mesa. Tome la parte superior del ángel, adjuntar al don, y devolver el regalo el 5/6 de Diciembre. Celebracion de la Virgen de Guadalupe 12/13 Santo Tomás celebrara la fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe con el Padre Bruce el Domingo 13 de Diciembre. La procession se comenzara a las 1:00PM y el Rosario a las 1:30pm en la Iglesia. La misa será a las 2:30PM como seimpre. La comida será despues de la Misa en el salon parroquial. Todos son bienvenidos. Necesitamos gente para ayudar en el Rosario y en la Misa y en la limpieza después de la comdia en el salon parroquial. Si le gustaría ayudar con cualqueria cosa, por favor comuniquese con Marisol Millan al 432-8940, Rosa Nava al 520-6477, o Vidal Martinez 643-3877. La comida con Gricelda al 478-5110 o Marisa 663-3936. Teléfono______________________________________________ Horario: Oficina del Ministro Hispano Padre Ray Dunmyer Misa en Español: Padre Bruce Bumbarger Lunes– Jueves:8:00 am-4:00 pm y Viernes 8:00am-12:30pm Horario de Misas Hispanas Domingos 2:30 p.m. Platicas Prebautismales Deben registrase antes del bautismo en el libro situado en el espacio a la entrada de la Iglesia. Comuniquese con el Padre Bruce (205) 755-5498 o 663-3936 Catequesis para niños Domingos: 9:30 A.M.—10:45 A.M. La persona es Karina Lizbeth Campos (205) 281-9847 Hora Santa: Viernes 6:00pm-7:00pm cada 1er y 3er viernes en la capilla en Montevallo Lectio Divina: Los Lunes 7:00pm Promotor De Salud: Luís M. Lopez (205) 540-8146 Teléfono de la UAB (866)915-7676 Prematrimonial: Gabriel Sanchez 205-603-6294 o Edith Sanchez 205-299-9826 Preparaciones para los adultos: Marisol Millan 205-432-8940 Preparaciones para quinceañeras: Magda Rivera 643-2659 Las Decoraciones para Bodas y Quiceañeras: 663-3936 Novenas o Rosario: RosaMaria Angeles 205-382-6706 Clases para Quinceañeras Las clases volverán el próximo año. Usted puede llamar Magda Rivera al 643-2659 o la oficina de la iglesia para Marisa. No olvide que si su Misa planificación se debe asistir a las clases y cumplir con el Padre Bruce para programar su Misa. 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