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.

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Derry, New Hampshire 03038

APRIL 29, 2018 BULLETIN

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday Easter Weekday April 30 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Joe Falbo by the Geck Family Tuesday Easter Weekday May 1 8:00 a.m. Bernice Conniff by her Granddaughter Wednesday St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church May 2 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Laurie Mathison by Sister Pauline Lebel Friday Easter Weekday May 4 8:00 a.m. Ella Hammer by the Neville Family Sunday 6th Sunday of Easter May 5 4:30 p.m. Theresa Beliveau by Teresa & Jack Dowd & the Tekin Family May 6 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Our Parishioners 10:30 a.m. Intentions of Larry Bedell by the Neville Family 6:00 p.m. Theresa Beliveau by Paulette Gagnon Sanctuary Candle Intention

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

FINANCIAL UPDATE

4/22/2018 First Collection $5,886.03 4/22/2018 Second Collection $1,314.00

Next weekend the Second Collection is for

Maintenance & Improvements

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.

CHILDREN OF MARY PRAYER GROUP Meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 and is dedi-cated to Mary, the Mother of God. The Group gath-ers for the recitation of the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and intercessory prayer for the church and the world. There is also a time of witness shar-ing.

Readings for the Week of April 29, 2018 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Ps 115:1-2, 3-4, 15-16 [1ab]/Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13ab, 21 [cf. 12]/Jn 14:27-31a St. Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16 [cf. 17b]/Mt 13:54-58 Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [cf. 1]/Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5]/Jn 14:6-14 Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-9, 10 and 12 [10a]/Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5/Jn 15:18-21 Next Sunday: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [cf. 2b]/1 Jn 4:7-10/Jn 15:9-17

SATURDAY, JUNE 16th 8:00 am—2:00 pm

The STA Tabernacle Society and the Daughters of Isabella Circle #1440

are having their yard sale! Come to the parking lot, across the street from STA Church.

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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

White Rice, rice pilaf, minute rice Hamburger/Tuna/Chicken Helper, pasta and rice sides Instant and canned potatoes (fresh potatoes also welcomed) Canned Baked Beans Canned meats Can Tuna or other sea food Canned hashes, chili, sloppy Joe - anything that is a meal Taco and Pizza kits Sugar and cooking oil Snacks Jams/Jellies Coffee, instant or ground Canned spinach and beets Shampoo and conditioner adult/klds Baby wash/shampoos

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, May 12 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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Look What’s Happening in Our Middle School Science Classes… Sixth Grade students have completed our short unit on minerals and have now moved on to the study of rocks. This unit involves a rock collecting project where students will display their specimens along with identifications of each of the rocks in their collection.

Seventh Grade students are in the final section of our study of human in-heritance and genetics. We have learned how traits and genetic disorders are passed down to our offspring, how to create and read Punnett squares and pedigree charts to trace sex-linked traits, and all about certain genetic disorders. We will wrap up this unit by extracting DNA from a strawberry and looking at the human genome and our fingerprints to see just how unique God has created each of us.

Eighth grade students have looked at the history of bridges and examined the many types of designs to determine which would work best for their project. They now have made teams, come up with a name for their “company” and have been given a budget of $1,550,000 to purchase land and supplies to design and build a toothpick bridge that will be able to sup-port a load of at least 18 pounds. They must write checks, keep a ledger, design a blueprint, cut out their land, and finally construct their bridge while following the rubric and their blueprint. A single toothpick costs $10,000. The results of the bridge build will be posted in the next update.

PK AND K OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 6:00—7:00 PM

Register for the 2018-2019 school year. Space is limited. Witness the difference a Catholic education at STA can do for your child! And...if you know someone who is interested in send-ing their child to STA, welcome them to have a shadow day with us. Have them give us a call at 432-2712.

APRIL 29, 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 May 4th at 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm, including dinner.

CHANGE FOR STEUBENVILLE EAST There is a meter in the back of the Church. We are collecting spare change to offset the cost of the bus to take our children to Steubenville East. If you can help, we would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you for your contributions.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION

We are now taking Faith Formation Registration Grades 1-10 for 2018/2019. Please feel free

to stop by the Parish Office to pick up a registration form. Please contact the office if you have any questions

By calling 603-432-5000.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK for Sunday, April 29, 2018

How do you remain in Christ each day?

Reading 1: Acts 9:26-31

Reading 2: 1 John 3:18-24

Theme: Easter

Gospel: John 15:1-8

WOMEN’S NIGHT OUT—PAINT NIGHT

Saturday, May 5th at 5:30 p.m. In the Aquinas Center

INCLUDES POTLUCK DINNER Creative Soul Sign with Angela Gagne Painting Cost $35.00 per person

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THE CLERGY CORNER!Dear Parish Family, What does it mean to be holy? I think there is much confusion with what holiness is and what it takes for us to be holy. Fortunately for us, Pope Francis has just released an apostolic exhortation on the call to holiness in the world called Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad). Pope Francis writes simply and directly in the document which was released on April 9. Like his first exhortation (Evangelii Gaudium), you don’t need a theology degree to read this. And it is written with a personal touch, as he speaks directly to each one of us. The title, Rejoice and Be Glad, is fitting because the holiness we are called to is not overwhelming or discouraging, despite our weaknesses. Pope Francis lifts us up and encourages us not to match ourselves up against one another’s holiness. He says, “We should not grow discouraged before examples of holiness>The important thing is that each believer discern his or her own path, that they bring out the very best of themselves, the most personal gifts that God has placed in their hearts (cf.1 Cor 12:7)” (GE, 11). Equally important, Pope Francis stresses that holiness is something that we all can (and should) strive for, no matter who we are. He says, “Are you married? Be holy by loving and caring for your husband or wife, as Christ does for the Church. Do you work for a living? Be holy by labouring with integrity and skill in the service of your brothers and sisters. Are you a parent or grandparent? Be holy by patiently teaching the little ones how to follow Jesus.” (GE, 14). Finally, like me, you might be thinking, That’s nice, but there’s no way I’ll ever get to be really holy. Pope Francis certainly understands. He says, “When you feel the temptation to dwell on your own weakness, raise your eyes to Christ crucified and say: ‘Lord, I am a poor sinner, but you can work the miracle of making me a little bit better’. In the Church, holy yet made up of sinners, you will find everything you need to grow towards holiness” (GE, 15). If you get a chance, read the whole document. You will find it online through w2.vatican.va (Google: Rejoice and Be Glad Exhortation). May we always strive for holiness, despite our weaknesses. God bless you! Deacon Joe ! !! ! !

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CENTENNIAL DIRECTORY Did you take a photo for our centennial directory? If so, your copy is available in the parish office and can be picked up during office hours.

PENTECOST VIGIL MASS On May 19th at 7 p.m., a Pentecost Vigil Mass will be cele-brated. Praise and worship will precede at 6 p.m. Come, Holy Spirit and renew the face of the earth.

WELCOME FR. JOAQUIN As was announced last weekend, Fr. Joaquin Mejia, OFM will be our new associate pastor beginning on May 1st. Fr. Joaquin is currently an associate pastor at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Brooklyn, NY. Let us give him a warm welcome to STA!

CRAFT GROUP NOTICE

The Craft Group is preparing for the next Candy Cane Fair. Please consider donating no longer worn or wanted jew-elry items to help support our church. This is a wonderful way to donate to the church with no out of pocket expense. Please Ask your friends, family and co-workers if they may have any to donate. There’s a 50/50 chance they will say yes. Collection bins are in the Vestibule & Sacristy entrances. Thank you in advance for all donations. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 1st at 9:15 in the base-ment of the church. We welcome new members. Join us for friendship and laughter. Experience not required!

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