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PARISH STAFF Rev. David V. Berberian J.C.L., Pastor
Rev. Richard Leskovar, Weekend Assistant
Rev. James D. Daley, Pastor Emeritus
Patricia Holm, Pastoral Associate, Administration
Barbara Ruggirello, Bookkeeper
Paul Edmundson, Office Assistant
Peter Bukowski, Facilities Manager
Maura Barrett, LMSW, Pastoral Care Associate
Avery Tunningley, Parish Music Director
Nelly Brown Bunk, Choir Director
Konstantin Tsykun, Contemporary Music Director
FAITH FORMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed Friday.
Patti Staerker, Coordinator, Elementary School Program
Rose Ann Garry, Co-Coordinator, Middle/High School Program
Bridget Zigrosser, Co-Coordinator, Middle/High School Program
Mary Ann Hospodar, Coordinator, Youth Ministry Program
Colleen Harrigan, Secretary
PARISH TRUSTEES: Carmel Foltan and Adele Nucci
ST. THOMAS SCHOOL: 439-5573 Fax: 478-9773 www.stthomas-school.org [email protected] Thomas Kane, School Principal [email protected] Jennifer Murphy, Associate for Enrollment and Development [email protected]
35 Adams Place, Delmar, New York 12054
Office Phone: 439-4951 • Fax: 439-0108
Office E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: M-F 9am - 2 pm
Website: www.stthomas-church.org
WEEKEND MASS Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m., Sunday Mass: 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Holy Days As Announced WEEKDAY MASS
Mon. and Fri. at 12:15 p.m., Tues. and Wed. at 7:30 a.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
First Friday, following 12:15 p.m. Mass, until Benediction at 2:45 p.m. No Eucharistic Adoration in July and August
RECONCILIATION Saturday 4:00 p.m. in the Daily Mass Chapel or anytime by appt.
BAPTISM Baptism of infants is usually celebrated on the 3rd and 4th Sundays of the
month. Contact the Parish Office for arrangements. Preparation sessions for parents presenting infants for Baptism are held monthly. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Contact Paul Edmundson in the Parish Office for information. MATRIMONY
Arrangements for marriage should be made at least 6 to 8 months in advance and before scheduling a reception. Contact the Parish Office for information.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Celebrated on the first Monday of the month after the 12:15 p.m. Mass or by
request. CARE OF THE SICK
The Pastoral Care Team responds to the needs of homebound or hospitalized parishioners. Please call to make us aware of persons who would
like a visit or home Communion. Contact: Maura Barrett. NEW PARISHIONER
Please register in the parish by calling the office weekdays to set up an appointment .
Please remember our parish in your will. We are: “St. Thomas’ Church of Delmar, N.Y.”
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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To proclaim and celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ our Lord in a community of faith, to respond to the Spirit by recognizing the gifts of each individual and by encouraging their use in Christian service to
others and to spread the Word to others by the witness of our lives in order to encourage growth in our relationships with God and with one
another.
FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 1, 2020
Saturday-Sunday, March 7 – March 8, 2020, Second Sunday of Lent
Celebrant Lectors Servers EM Team
5:00 p.m. Father Berberian Dan Ehring & Lynne Lenhardt Matthew Barron & Sarah Gill 3
8:00 a.m. Father Berberian David Rothfuss & Maureen Nyilis Tyler Harrigan & Isabel Scisci 3
9:30 a.m. Father Berberian Tom Kane & Martha Snyder Catherine Snyder & Thomas Snyder 2
11:00 a.m. Father Leskovar Hank Steadman & Maureen Roberts Susan O’Connor & Barbara Veldran 2
Pastor’s Corner Prayer & Worship
(Contact: Maura Barrett, LMSW)
Pastoral Care
ABSTINENCE ~ As a sign of our penance, the Diocese of Albany preserves the custom of not eating meat on the Fridays of Lent. Therefore, all Catholics, 14 years of age and older are obliged to refrain from eating meat on the Fridays of Lent. By retaining this tradition for our Diocese, we do not intend that this be interpreted as law binding under pain of sin, but as a custom from which we will not hold ourselves lightly excused. It is an expression of our desire to be converted in our hearts, to be reconciled with each other, and to love our neighbor. It is helpful to remember that the ability to decide how much or little one will eat is in itself a gift.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be held with the children of
St. Thomas the Apostle School on the Fridays of Lent at 2 p.m.
(in the church); there will also be Stations of the Cross at 7
p.m.. (also in the church). All are welcome.
"RICE BOWLS" For Our Sister Parish and Catholic
Relief Services ~ We are pleased to continue to help meet
the financial needs of our sister parish in Mexico through your
generous donations during this Lenten season. And, as we
recognize that need and continue to support their mission, we
will also support Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the won-
derful work they do throughout the world, with 75%
of CRS donations directed to global programs and 25% helping
those living in poverty in our Diocese. This Lent we will again
split your donations between these two programs. Please take
a "Rice Bowl", available at church entrances during Lent, for
your contributions to this shared program. We appreciate your
generosity to all those in need. Thank you.
Lenten Daily Reflection Booklet ~ To help us on this Len-ten journey we have ordered copies of The Magnificat Lenten Companion. Copies are available in the Gathering Hall (one per family, please). This handy little booklet provides a series of original reflections to guide us through every day of Lent into the heart of the Paschal mystery.
CONGRATULATIONS to the families of the following chil-dren who were baptized recently at St. Thomas: Robert Arthur Sandberg IV and Cadence Anne Frueh.
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS ~ Christopher and
Mariella Casey and their daughter, Ryan and Roxanne and Robert Ells and their daughter, Amelia Rose.
Bishop's Appeal 2019 ~ We are nearing the end of the Appeal which started last Spring. For those of you who made pledges please do what you can to honor that commit-ment. Final payments need to be at the Diocesan office by March 15 to count for the 2019 Appeal Thanks to all of you who are helping us meet our responsibility to the Diocese.
“God’s power can transform any of us into the best version of ourselves.” --Dr. Allen Hunt, The Turning Point
Welcome ~ Jack Simeone who has just joined one of our Pastoral Care Ministry Teams. We are happy to have you! You
can be a part of one (or more!) of our teams too! Our Pastoral Care Department offers a variety of opportunities to be of service to our neighbors. Give as little or as much time as you can! We provide training and schedules can be flexible. You truly get back more than you give. Contact Maura to find out more!
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER James Morgan whose funeral service was held recently at St. Thomas. May the Lord welcome him into Eternal Life. Prayer Chain ~ Members respond to urgent prayer inten-tions. Calls are confidential. Contact Pam Seward at: 518-439-7845 for your intention to be added.
ENVELOPES FOR EASTER ALTAR FLOWERS are now available in the office or at the Church entrances for those who would like to make a donation. If you choose to make a dona-tion in memory of a particular person, those memorials will be listed in the bulletin at Easter time. Please submit memorial donations that are to be listed in the bulletin to the parish office no later than Friday, April 3.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE SPRING CAMPAIGNS
FEBRUARY 26 – APRIL 5 ~ The ecumenical 40 Days for Life campaigns have launched throughout the diocese. Join us and save lives! More information, resources, and to sign up for a campaign and prayer vigil near you: www.rcda.org/40days and www.40daysforlife.com
Annual Divine Mercy Consecration – 33 Days to Mer-ciful Love ~ Bishop Scharfenberger is inviting Catholics throughout the diocese to join him in a 33-day preparation peri-od starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 with the book: 33 Days to Merciful Love, by Father Michael Gaitley, MIC. The prepara-tion will lead to the annual diocesan Divine Mercy Conse-cration at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Please find more information on the dedicated webpage: www.rcda.org/DivineMercyConsecration
Electronic Giving: Go to our website, stthomas-church.org/giving
Faith Formation
elementary faith formation (grades 1-5) (Contact: Patti Staerker)
School News
Visit us at www.stthomas-school.org or on Facebook at St. Thomas the Apostle School - Delmar
(Contact: Thomas Kane, Principal)
MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION
(Contact: Rose Ann Garry or Bridget Zigrosser)
Happy March!
Classes Resume this week March 3, 4 and 5, 2020. Confirmation families: Confirmation will be celebrated on May 8, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.!! Rehearsal will be Wednesday
May 6 at 6:30 p.m. During Lent let us find concrete ways to overcome our in-
difference. ~ Pope Francis
Lent is the perfect time to work on your HOPE hours. Please see the Faith Formation page on our website for every-
thing faith formation!
Kenwood Manor Assisted Living Facility is right off Kenwood Ave. We offer a weekly Rosary and Communion ser-vice on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. The residents greatly appreciate the services. Scheduling is once every 4-5 weeks. We could use some more helpers. If you would like to join this team con-tact Maura. Thank you to our current ministry team members at Kenwood Manor ~ Judi Doody, Dorann Stagnitta, Sr. Ju-dith Dever, Maria Colavito, and Pat Switzer.
Hospital Visitation Ministry ~ We have an active group of ministers who provide supportive visits to our parishioners while hospitalized at St. Peter’s Hospital. Scheduling is about one time every 5 weeks or so, working around your schedule (day, evening, weekend). We could use a few more volunteers, or those willing to act as a substitute now and again. Contact Maura to learn more about becoming involved in this group.
First Eucharist Prep Class ~ Our next First Eucharist prep-aration class will be next Sunday, March 8 at 8:15 a.m. in the school. Please have chapters 4 and 5 completed with your chil-dren before coming to class next Sunday.
4th Grade Reconciliation Service ~ A reconciliation ser-vice geared for 4th graders and their families is scheduled for Monday, March 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the chapel. All are encour-aged to attend and receive this amazing sacrament of for-giveness and healing whether for the first time, the hundredth time, or anywhere in between!!
Jesus Day!, our annual mini-retreat for chil-dren preparing for their First Communion and their families, is scheduled for Sat., March 28. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Mark your cal-endars and please plan on attending this won-derful event which concludes your family prepa-ration for your child's First Eucharist.
Mark Your Calendar and Help Support the 8
th Grade Trip! - Donation Drop-Off
Day – Thursday, April 2, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ~ Spring cleaning? We'll take those unwanted items off your hands! Just
bring your donations to the school parking lot and we'll unload them from your vehicle. (Computers, TV’s, mattresses and large appliances cannot be accepted.) Need to arrange a pick-up? Call 518-439-5573. Dona-tions are tax-deductible and all items left unsold will be donated to local charities. Pre-Sale ($5 Admission) – Friday, April 3, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sale (Free Admis-sion) – Saturday, April 4, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ($2 bag sale begins at 1:00). All Garage Sale proceeds will benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C.!
Performances at 7:00 p.m., Fri-day, March 6 and Saturday, March 7! Please join us for what promises to be a wonderful performance by
our middle school students! Tickets (Adults - $8, Children Under 12 - $5) will be on sale Tuesday, March 3 - Thurs-day, March 5 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the school lobby.
Youth Ministry
(Contact: Mary Ann Hospodar)
LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES AND HOPE HOURS! Pray+Serve+Share
Volunteer at the Regional Food Bank: Mar. 7, 12:30 -3:00 p.m.
Teen/Family Mass share your talent and leader-ship: Mar. 7, 5 p.m.
Serve Lunch at St. John/St. Ann Outreach Center: Mar. 14, 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (need bakers or do-nation of bagged fruit too, drop off 10:00 a.m.)
Family Sorrowful Rosary: Mar. 15, 6 p.m.
St. Patty’s BINGO Good Sam Nursing Home: Mar. 16, 7-8 p.m.
Family tour of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: Mar. 21, 11am-noon
Pray and Paint! The Resurrection and Paint a But-terfly: Mar. 22, 6-7:15 p.m.
Hosting our Loose Change Collection for Food Pantries: March 2-March 15.
Next YM CORE Meeting, Sun. Mar. 8 at 6 -7:15 p.m. in the Gathering Hall. Wear Green and bring something Green to Share!
Then click on the link, “Please visit Vanco”, to sign up.
Calendar
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE PARISH
“Advertiser of the Week" ~ This weekend we highlight one of the valued companies advertising in our bulletin:
Glenmont Abbey Village Their advertising dollars help bring this bulletin to you.
Please see their ad in the current bulletin. Be sure to patronize their business!
Community
Fri 3/6 2 & 7 pm
Stations of the Cross CH
Sun 3/8 After All Masses
Hospitality GH
PLACE: CH – Church; GH – Gathering Hall; LC – Lady Chapel; MC – Media Center; PO – Parish Offices, PP - Peace Pole, Café-Cafeteria, LCR—Large Conference Rooms, CHP-Chapel SCH-School
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE – FOR FEB 22 – FEB 23, 2020
Administration
(Contact: Pat Holm)
OFFERTORY RECEIVED FROM WEEKLY COLLECTION **
$13,767.12
OFFERTORY RECEIVED VIA E-GIVING (VANCO)
$1,222.50
TOTAL OFFERTORY RECEIVED $14,989.62
WEEKLY BUDGET AMOUNT NEEDED TO MEET EXPENSES
$14,500.00
TITHE (5% OF TOTAL OFFERTORY) $749.48
TOTAL NUMBER OF GIFTS 347
** INCLUDES LOOSE CASH GIFTS $1,588.62
Creation Care Team
(Contact: Jeanne Schrempf: [email protected] or Marie Myer: [email protected].)
Lost and Found ~ If you have been missing anything over the last several months, please be sure to check the “lost and found" bin in the area to the left of the church foyer (near the shopping carts.) We have acquired quite a collection, including hats, gloves, eyeglasses and books. Anything unclaimed as of March 29 will be do-nated to those in need. 2020 Combined Diocesan Collection for the Black and Native American and Latin American Missions ~ We ask your support in the Diocesan Collection THIS WEEKEND , for Black, Native American and Latin American Missions. Thank you.
Care for Creation by Recycling Right ~ Unsure of recy-cling rules? Come to one of the Bethlehem Town classes: Re-cycle Right: Ending Recycling Confusion and Contamina-tion, March 3 or 17, 3 to 4:15 p.m. OR 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Elm Avenue Park Conference Room and outside weather permitting. All ages welcome, (children age younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Dan Lilkas-Rain, Bethle-hem’s Recycling Coordinator, will lead the class. You are invit-ed to bring examples of items you don’t know how to recycle. The class is free, BUT you MUST REGISTER by calling: 518-439-4955 Ext. 2131.
SAVE THE DATE ~ Next Bethlehem Faith Communities Creation Care Team meeting to be March 12, 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Delmar. All St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners invited to participate.
“FISH FRY DINNER” proudly presented by the Elsmere Firehouse Fridays; March 13, March 27 and April 10 at the Elsmere Fire-house 15 West Poplar Drive, Delmar, Lunch 12-2 p.m., Dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Come and enjoy a pleasant Lenten lunch or supper with many other St. Thomas parishioners.
Senior Luncheon – Faith, Fun, and Food - Attention
St. Thomas Active Older Adults ~ Get your reservations
in soon for our March luncheon which will be on Friday, March
20. We will attend Mass at 12:15 followed by our luncheon.
Reservations, cancellations or transportation arrangements can
be made with Steve or Christine Corson at 439-3286 by Mon-
day, March 16. Parishioners: We are very grateful for donated
baked goods for our luncheons. If you can help out in March,
we would appreciate cookies. Contact Steve or Christine
Corson at 439-3286 to help with baked goods.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter ~ "At that time Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil." If the devil tempted Jesus, who was God, how much more will he tempt us into sin. Bring the Father, Son and Holy Spirit into your marriage to help you resist temptations by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Mar 27-29 in Albany and Jul 10-12 in East Windsor, CT. For more information, call Pat and Mary Jo McLaughlin at 860-315-2127 or visit them at https://wwmectw.org/.
Christian Service
Hospitality to be offered after All SUNDAY Masses is NEXT weekend. All are welcome to join us in the Gath-ering Hall for coffee and treats.
Have you considered a Catholic School Education for your child? ~ Spaces for 2020-2021 are filling up quickly! Pre-K3, Part-Day & Full-Day Pre-K4 (flexible options available) as well as Grades K-8. Considering a transfer for the current school year? Whether your child is in pre-k, elementary or middle school, it's never the wrong time to set them on the right path. Visit www.stthomas-school.org for information or contact Jennifer Murphy at 518-439-5573 or [email protected] to schedule a tour and/or shadow day.
Mass Intentions For the Week of Mrch 2, 2020 - March 6, 2020
Mon. 12:15 pm Ed Grogan, Sr.
The LaBarge’s
Living Intention– Sandrina Range
Harman Family
Tue. 7:30 am Robert Brandt
Barbara Ruggirello
Collin Bursey
Denise Chonski
Wed. 7:30 am Collin Bursey
Barbara Ruggirello
James Brady
Catherine Keating
Fri. 12:15 pm Those enrolled in Memorial Fund
Sat. 5:00 pm Irene and Ron Snyder
Hospodar Family
Marianne Poleto
Deirdre Taylor
Sun. 8:00 am For The People
9:30 am George W. Bragle
Kathleen Bragle Antionette Hallenbeck
Hallenbeck Family
11:00 am Patricia Spadaro Bielawa Family
Mary Frances Wright
Susan O’Connor
Sunday Gn 2:7- 9; 3:1-7 / Rom 5:12-19 / Mt 4:1-11
Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 / Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday Is 55:10-11 / Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday Jon 3:1-10 / Lk 11:29-32
Thursday Est C:12, 14-26, 23-25 / Mt 7:7-12
Friday Ez 18:21– 28 / Mt 5:20-26
Saturday Dt 26:16-19 / Mt 5:43-48
Sunday Gn 12:1-4a / 2 Tm 1:8b-10 / Mt 17:1-9
Scripture Readings: Week of March 1, 2020
Next Weekend, March 7 - March 8, 2020
PARISHES OF OUR LOCAL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULES
Westmere Christ the King Church: 456-1644, Sat: 4 pm / Sun: 8 &10 am,12 pm
Altamont St. Lucy/St. Bernadette Church: 861-8770, Sat: 5 pm / Sun: 9:30 am
Voorheesville St. Matthew’s Church: 765-2805, Sat: 5 pm / Sun: 8:30 & 10:30 am