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St. Thomas More Church
12 Hollywood Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
December 21, 2014
St. Thomas More
12 Hollywood Avenue | Fairfield, NJ 07004
TEL: 973-227-0055 | FAX: 973-227-2495
e-mail: [email protected] | WEB: www.stmchurch.net
December 21, 2014 - FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday………………5:00pm
Sunday……8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00noon
DAILY MASS
SERVED BY:
Rev. Marek Chachlowski……………..Pastor
Rev. Ward P. Moore………………………Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Juan Pablo Esteban…………………Parochial Vicar
Mon.-Sat…………………..9:00am
Rev. Eugene Gniewyk……………………….In Residence
Liturgy of the Word with Children
Aidan King…………………………………………...Deacon
10:00am Mass – Sunday
Cabrina Kinslow…... ……Director of Religious Education
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30pm
Sr. Mary Faith Chanda, C.S.JB.……...Pastoral Associate
Religious Education: 973-227-3607
Fred Giordano…………………..Director of Youth Ministry
1st Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart
of Jesus following the 9:00AM Mass
1st Saturday Devotion to the Blessed Virgin
Mary following the 9AM Mass
Brad Ucci………………….Director of Worship and Music
Vincent Angrosina………………...Business Administrator
Colleen Volanti…………………...Administrative Assistant
Danielle Ragusa..…………………………………...Trustee
Tony Bartello, Jr………………………………….….Trustee
James Gasparini…………...President of Finance Council
Dr. Leonard Russo..............President of Pastoral Council
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December 21, 2014
December 21, FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38
5:00 (Vigil) Etta Lipari
8:00 Edward Palange, Sr.
10:00 Anthony Gerardi, Sr.
12:00 Alessandro Trento
December 22, Monday, Late Advent Weekday
1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56
9:00 Ted Colavita
December 23, Tuesday, Late Advent Weekday,
St. John of Kanty, Priest
Mal 3:1-4, 23-24/Lk 1:57-66
9:00 Barbara Curcio, Rose Marie Miller
December 24, Wednesday, Late Advent Weekday
2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Lk 1:67-79
9:00 Jean Clifton
December 24, Wednesday, Vigil of Christmas
Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25
4:00PM For the People of the Parish
10:00PM For the People of the Parish
December 25, Thursday, THE NATIVITY OF THE
LORD (Christmas)
Is 52: 7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
8:00 For the People of the Parish
10:00 For the People of the Parish
12:00 For the People of the Parish
December 26, Friday, St. Stephen, The First Martyr
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
9:00 Steven & Theresa Kovacs
December 27, Saturday, St. John, Apostle and
Evangelist
Is Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a and 2-8
9:00 Tessie Barrett
December 28, Sunday, THE HOLY FAMILY OF
JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH
Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Col 3:12-21 or
3:12-17 or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22,
39-40
5:00 (Vigil) For the People of the Parish
8:00 Alice Oddo
10:00 Deceased Members of Stagnitto &
Riker Families
12:00 Michael Bedigian, Joseph Sammartino
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The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week
in loving memory of Emma Nixon,
Joseph V. Ferrigno, Joseph V. Agrifolio
requested by Joanne & Emil Portella
The Bread & Wine is offered this week
in loving memory of Arthur Strodthoff,
Sadie & Charles Ligammari
requested by Arthur & Grace Strodthoff
LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE
December 28, 2014
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Sat. 5:00PM C. Volanti
J. Suler
5:00PM M. Durantino J. Gebbia
Sun. 8:00AM J. Del Russo R. Del Russo
8:00AM C. Graceffo
J. Yuppa
10:00AM D. Della Terza S. Filipow
10:00AM T. Polifonte
L. Ascensao
12:00PM L. Grancagnolo G. Grancagnolo
12:00PM J. Muglia
M. Rozgonyi
LECTORS
Sat. 5:00PM A. Alhout
P. Cole
Sun. 8:00AM C. Giuffre
J. Del Vacchio
10:00AM R. Metallo
S. Polifonte
12:00PM K. Milich
G. Driscoll
ATTENTION:
Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers
We are still in need of ministers (Lectors,
Eucharistic Ministers & Altar Servers) for Christmas
Masses. Please call Colleen at the rectory
(973) 227-0055 to inquire which Masses are still in
need of assistance. Thank you!
REMEMBER OUR SICK
Helen Clayton, Bill Mamay, John Farone,
Barbara Puglia, Gregg Potere, Helen Pace,
Evan Ranieri, Kathleen Russell,
Nicole Benedetto, Cory Forlenza,
Margaret Bruno, Jonathan & Eddie Freidinger
Christmas 2014
My Dear Family of St. Thomas More,
Our Lord is born for us!
Today and at every Holy Mass!
Such great JOY!
“In the Son of the Virgin, wrapped in swaddling clothes
and lying in a manger” (Lk 2:12), we acknowledge and
adore “the Bread which came down from heaven”
(Jn 6:41, 51), the Redeemer who came among us in
order to bring life to the world.”
Saint John Paul II, Christmas 2003
May His presence among us and in our daily lives
bring to our families the gifts of unity, kindness and
love.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR!
Love & Prayers,
Fr. Marek
MASS SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve 4:00PM Children’s Mass
Christmas Eve 10:00PM Vigil
Christmas Day 8:00AM, 10AM, 12Noon
New Years Eve 5:00PM
New Years Day 9:00AM, 11:00AM
For Families…
Christmas Eve is a good night to bless your
Christmas Tree.
FAMILY PRAYER (Gather around your Christmas tree)
Parent: O God, we gather at this beautiful tree, a
symbol of the new life we receive in Jesus.
All: Bless our tree; bless our home; bless us, Lord.
Parent: We’ve decorated with ornaments and lights, but,
Lord, nothing surpasses the beauty of your creation.
All: Bless our tree; bless our home; bless us, Lord.
Parent: We place gifts here, but nothing surpasses your
gift to us-your Son, Jesus.
All: Bless our tree; bless our home; bless us, Lord.
(Take one another’s hands and pray an Our Father and
Hail Mary together.)
Merry Christmas from all of us at CCD!
Peace, Joy and Happiness to us all in 2015!
4th Sunday of Advent –
December 21, 2014
"And behold, Elizabeth, your
relative, has also conceived
a son in her old age, and this
is the sixth month for her
who was called barren;
For nothing will be impossible for God. Mary said,
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be
done to me according to your word.” (Lk 1)
Mary humbly accepted God's plan.
She expected the Child.
Her family and friends could give her good advice:
Be careful! Eat well, sleep longer, do not work too hard!
But...
Mary visited Elizabeth, helped and brought joy into the
home of her relatives.
Joy and love always help!
Joy and love think of others!
Joy and love are not selfish!
Selfishness locks your heart and binds your hands.
Only love leaps for joy.
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Catechetical Corner
From Hurry up and Wait
by Connie Clark…
I’m trying to catch a few minutes of
adoration before the Blessed
Sacrament, but there’s a problem. I
just can’t concentrate. There are so many people in
church I want to wish a Merry Christmas. I keep looking
at all the decorations. I still have a to do list. I still have to
give my husband a to do list. I tell myself to pay attention
to Jesus, but really, it’s three days before Christmas. I’m
so distracted! But actually, think about it. Life throws
distractions at us from all sides. Stress, pain, sorrow,
problems, and temptations will always be there. But
Jesus is always before us too. It’s not easy to focus and
follow him, but he will help us. Jesus always does. Maybe this once, I should take the time to give Him my
time...undivided!
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CCD Classes will begin again on Monday, Jan. 5TH.
PENANCE SERVICE
Besides Saturday confession hours, the
Sacrament of Penance will also be
available on Monday, December 22
from 7:00-8:30PM.
ARCHDIOCESAN, PARISH AND
CATECHETICAL OFFICES WILL BE
CLOSED STARTING DEC. 24 AND WILL
RE-OPEN MONDAY, JAN 5.
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For our Annual Parish Family Breakfast
January 11, 2015
Following the 10:00AM Mass
in O’Connor Hall
MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Potatoes, Rolls,
Bagels, Donuts, Juice, Coffee, Tea and ‘Friendship’.
Sign-up sheet is in the vestibule of the church.
(seating is limited)
Please sign in number of people that will be attending
so we can adequately prepare.
Free Will Offering
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