Saint Thomas Aquinas

Catholic Community All Are Welcome

Telephones Parish Office (Mon-Fri, 8:30 A.M-4:30 P.M.) 432-5000 Fax 434-0518 Email staderry@stthomasderry.org Faith Formation ssherman@stthomasderry.org Parish Web Page http://www.stthomasderry.org School office 432-2712 Pre-K and Kindergarten 432-2712 Faith Formation Office 432-5000 Birthright 434-3000 Catholic Charities 893-1971

St. Thomas Church is handicap accessible.

Please use our elevator/lift and restroom facilities

located on the church level.

Parish Staff

• Fr. Philip Pacheco, O.F.M., Pastor frphil@stthomasderry.org

• Deacon Joseph Dion, Parish Deacon deaconjoe@stthomasderry.org

• Patricia Berthiaume, School Principal pberthiaume@staderry.com

• Pamela Lamontagne, Outreach Director ragmap@aol.com

• Sandy Sherman, Parish Coordinator/Faith Formation Director ssherman@stthomasderry.org

• Dave Gocklin, Choir Director dgocklin@mansd.org

• Frank Howard, Contemporary Music Group Director fhoward@bottomline.com

• Karen Kenney, Parish Secretary kkenney@stthomasderry.org

• Kristen Sweet, Faith Formation Assistant ksweet@stthomasderry.org

• Richard Kallelis, Maintenance

St. Thomas Aquinas School – 3 Moody Street

A Catholic Parish School dedicated to the spiritual, intellectual, moral, and

physical development of its students. It aims to provide both a quality

education and an experience in Catholic Christian living based on the

Gospel message.

Sacramental Life

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M., 10:30 A.M., 6:00 P.M.

Daily: 8:00 A.M. (No morning Mass on Thursday and Saturday)

Federal Holidays: 9:00 A.M.

Eucharistic Adoration

Nocturnal Adoration: Third Friday of the Month from 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration following 8 A.M. Mass or School Mass,

when in session, until 5:00 P.M.

Liturgy of the Hours: Morning Prayer-7:30 A.M. (No Morning Prayer on Thursday and

Saturday)

Sacrament of Baptism: Celebrations: Sundays at Noon. Arrangements must be made at the Friary

Office. A class will be required of the parents.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): A process for adults inquiring about the Catholic faith.

Sacrament of Confirmation: A two year high school and individual adult preparation programs are

offered for this sacrament.

Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made with one of the Friars at least one year prior

to the planned wedding.

Sacrament of Penance: Reconciliation (confession) is a celebration of God’s healing love.

Saturday: 3:00-4:00 and by appointment.

Ministry to the Ill and Shut-Ins: The Friars visit the hospital as often as possible. When anyone is

admitted, be certain to indicate to the hospital that he/she is a Catholic and

a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. The Friars and Eucharistic

Ministers bring Holy Communion to shut-ins and to the hospitalized.

Please call the Parish Office if you know of a shut-in who would like to be

included.

Food Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

26 Crystal Avenue

Derry, New Hampshire 03038

APRIL 1, 2018 BULLETIN

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday Monday in the Octave of Easter April 2 8:00 a.m. Fr. James R. McNally, O.S.A. by Mr. & Mrs. Brian McNally Tuesday Tuesday in the Octave of Easter April 3 8:00 a.m. Mary Voisin Wednesday Wednesday in the Octave of Easter April 4 8:00 a.m. Mary Margaret Hir by her Husband & Family Friday Friday in the Octave of Easter April 6 8:00 a.m. Monica Phipps by Judy & Pat McCarthy Sunday Divine Mercy Sunday April 7 4:30 p.m. Corinne Eskolme by Bob & Annette Woodbury April 8 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Our Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Intentions of Theresa Beliveau by Claire Plocharezyk 6:00 p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Nollet by Mr. & Mrs. Brian McNally Sanctuary Candle Intention

From Monday through Sunday the Candle is lit: For the Intentions of Dicky Gallien

FINANCIAL UPDATE

3/25/2018 First Collection Not Available

3/25/2018 Second Collection Not Available

Next weekend the Second Collection is for

Debt Reduction

We thank you for your continued generosity!

STA PRAYER LINE Anyone needing prayers may call the St. Thomas Prayer Line. Call Cathy at 603-887-6329 or email staprayer@stthomasderry.org with your requests.

APRIL BOOK GROUP!(Due to the snow cancellation, we will cover March’s book in April.) The Spirituality of Fasting by Charles Murphy, might be just what you needed to enliven your Lenten practices. This book looks at the ancient tradition of fasting and connects it to the need for it in our world today. Join our discussion on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 in the Church Hall. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Peggy at 434-2388.

STA TABERNACLE SOCIETY

The STA Tabernacle Society are meeting on Monday, April 2, at 10 a.m. in the Church basement. Refreshments will be served. We will be showing Part 2 of Bishop Robert Barron’s video on “David the King” at 11 a.m. after the meeting. This is a 70-minute historical teaching commentary. All members of the parish are welcome to attend!

Readings for the Week of April 1, 2018 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 [24]/ Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7or Lk 24:13-35 Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11/Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22/Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9/Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9/Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27/Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21/Mk 16:9-15 Next Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24/ 1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31

ANNUAL TRINITY YARD SALE TO SUPPORT THE FRESHMEN CLASS OF 2021

Looking to clean out that “extra” room, attic, basement or just reclaim some closet space? Maybe you’re collecting items to sell on eBay, or you just LOVE a good bargain... Look no further than the Trinity High School Yard Sale! The Class of 2020 will be hosting our annual event on Saturday, April 7st from 7:00 am – 12: 00 pm. We will gladly accept “gently used” donations (no adult clothing, computers, televisions or nursery furniture please) on Friday, April 6th from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Contact lzolkos@trinity-hs.org or (603) 668-2910 x229 with any questions.

EASTER SUNDAY

STA OUTREACH PROGRAM Pam Lamontagne, Director

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The Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish Outreach Program provides support and help for those in need.

FOOD PANTRY

Breakfast foods Canned tomatoes – all kinds White Rice, rice pilaf, rice & pasta sides Canned Meats & Sea Food — Ham, Spam, Hashes, Beef, Chicken, Tuna Baking Mixes – anything Canned Fruit – anything Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Relish & cooking sauces Sugar, flour, oil Lunch Box Snacks Coffee, Juice and drink mixes ( lemonade & other kinds) Food storage products – all kinds Kitchen and Trash Barrel bag

STA KNITTERS, CROCHETERS & QUILTERS

The STA Knitters, Crocheters and Quilters are looking for new and old members. Join us for a Saturday morning once a month to knit/crochet/quilt and have community. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

St. Thomas Aquinas School

3 Moody Street, Derry, NH 03038

Tel: 603-432-2712; www.staderry.com

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is

committed to providing a quality, Catholic, Christian education for each child, who

desires to grow in mind, body, and soul. We make celebrating the presence of

God in our lives the heart of our school.

Thank you for completing the form below and helping us to create a database of alumni! You can email it or mail to: St. Thomas Aquinas School,

Alumni Database, 3 Moody Street, Derry, NH 03038

St Thomas Aquinas School Alumni Contact Information

Name_____________________ Class of_________

Address___________________________________ _______________________________________________ Telephone Number________________________________ Email Address________________________________ Would you like to be a class representative? YES NO Would you like to help with the 65th Anniversary? YES NO

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Take a look at what our Middle School students are learning in Science-

The Seventh Grade students are just completing the section on the genetic code, how cells produce proteins, and how mutations can affect an organism. We will be having a test on Genetics, be presenting our Paper Pets, and then move on to modern genetics where we will learn about human inheritance, genetic disorders, and advances in genetics. We will end this unit by extracting DNA from a strawberry.

The Eighth Grade students just finished with ionic bonds and have learned how to draw electron dot diagrams and how write oxidation and chemical formulas. We are now learning about covalent bonds and will get to pull out the molecule kits before wrapping up our study of chemistry by the end of next week. We will then begin studying physical science and begin by building toothpick bridges.

The Sixth Grade students have just learned the five requirements needed for a substance to be classified as a mineral in Science. We are now looking at the most useful physical properties for identifying most minerals: color, luster, streak, hardness, cleavage, fracture, crystal form, and density. We will be conducting different tests over the next week to see if we can identify a box of unlabeled minerals correctly before moving on to our study of rocks.

The Fifth Grade students continue to learn about the human body by studying our major systems and the organs involved in each in Science. We have completed the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and respiratory systems and are now working on the digestive and excretory systems. Students should be working on their digestive system projects this week and be ready to present them next week. Look for pictures of their presentations soon.

St. Thomas Aquinas School Faculty & Staff would like to wish Fr. Phil, parish staff & parishioners a very Happy Easter. May this special day bring you and your families great joy, peace and

happiness. May Jesus fill your hearts with His love.

APRIL 1, 2018 BULLETIN

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS FAITH FORMATION

CHILDREN AND ADULTS

We welcome all children and adults to walk together on our Journey of Faith.

Please contact:

Sandy Sherman, Faith Formation Director

432-5000 or ssherman@stthomasderry.org

CHILDREN/TEENS FAITH FORMATION

WHOLE COMMUNITY FRIDAY NIGHT Whole Community Friday Nights next meeting on April 6th at 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm, including dinner.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY GRADES 6, 7, & 8TH Middle School Ministry, grades 6, 7 & 8th next meeting

on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

TOTAL YOUTH CATECHESIS Total Youth Catechesis next meeting

on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.

LIFE TEEN No Life Teen meeting on April 1 Next meeting is on April 15

Life Teen begins with the teens attending 6:00 pm Mass together. Teens will move to the Aquinas Center for the continuation of the Life Night after Mass and be dismissed at 8:45 pm.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY CELEBRATION APRIL 8th at 2:30 p.m. When Pope John Paul II canonized Sr. Faustina in the year 2000, he also, on the same day, surprised the entire world by establishing Divine Mercy Sunday as a feast day for the entire Church. Here at St. Thomas, we celebrate Divine Mercy on its feast day; April 8th. Opportunity for confession will run from 2:30-4:00 p.m. with Divine Mercy service beginning at 3:00 p.m., the hour of mercy. A reception is to follow in the church basement.

***Participants of the 6-week Divine Mercy retreat will be making their consecration to Divine Mercy also.*** Please note, the Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday and ends on the Feast of Divine Mercy. Pamphlets for this novena to be prayed at home including information about the Divine Mercy devotion can be found on the tables in the back of the church. "My heart overflows with great mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners...It is for them that the Blood and Water flowed from my heart as from a fount overflowing with mercy. (Jesus to St. Faustina (Diary, 367))

QUESTION OF THE WEEK for Sunday, April 1, 2018

What “stones” block people’s rising to new life?

Reading 1: Acts 10:34a, 37-43

Reading 2: Colossians 3:1-4

Theme: Easter

Gospel: John 20:1-9

ALPHA: GOT QUESTIONS? Question: Is Alpha for you?

Answer: Alpha is for anyone and everyone! We do mean anyone: Devout Catholics, once-in-a while church goers, searchers, questioners, non-believers, anyone you can think of. Simply put, Alpha has no limits. No limits to who can attend. No limits to what questions you can ask. No limits to the friendships that may develop. No limits to the listening, laughter, love, and great food you will experience. Don’t believe us? Watch for more information. Our next Alpha begins in the fall.

“Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise.” (Psalm 93:4)

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It’s no wonder that singing is such a wonderful form

of praise. Name a song that fills you with joy.

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Notice how you feel before and after the song is sung or

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APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH The month of April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States. The Diocese of Manchester provides child safety articles, parent guides, and other helpful information about child protection on its website. For more information, please visit www.catholicnh.org/safety during April and share this information with others.

MASS FOR THE HEALING OF THOSE

AFFECTED BY CHILD ABUSE

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Most Rev. Peter A. Libasci, D.D., Bishop of Manchester, and the Diocesan Safe Environment Council cordially invite all the Catholic faithful to a special Mass on Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us as we pray for those who have been affected by child abuse, particularly those who were abused by people represent-ing the Catholic Church. The Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Cathedral Chapel, 145 Lowell St., Manchester, NH and will be followed by a brief reception. For more information, please contact Joseph P. Naff, MSW, Director of the Office of Healing and Pastoral Care, at jnaff@rcbm.org or 669-3100 Ext. 110.

“SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS” SPRING AUCTION

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

Tickets for Dinner & Auction are $25.00 and available in the Parish Office. Aquinas Center doors open at 5:30 p.m.

“Big Cash Raffle” First Prize $500.00

Second Prize $300.00 Third Prize $150.00

The cost of each pack is $5.00 (for 6 tickets). Raffle will be drawn at the auction and you do not have to be present to win. You can purchase Raffle Tickets in the Parish Office.

SAINT PIO COMES TO DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER

MONDAY, APRIL 30

Come and venerate the official relics of

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, on the occasion of the

50th anniversary of his passing. A Mass

in honor of Saint Pio will be celebrated at

St. Joseph’s Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. by the

Most Rev. Peter Libasci. Public veneration of

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