ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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535 Rucker Road Alpharetta, GA 30004

P: 770-475-4501 F: 770-772-0355 www.sta.org

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

June 20, 2021

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION

We are excited to announce that Faith Formation registration is now open! Please visit our website for programs, prices, and online registration.

REGISTRO DE FORMACIÓN DE FE

¡Nos complace anunciar que el registro de Formación en la fe ya está abierto! Visite nuestro sitio web para conocer los programas, los precios y registrarse en línea.

ALL MASSES MOVING INSIDE

Starting Monday, June 21, all Masses will be moved indoors. Mass goers at 11:00 a.m.

and 2:00 p.m. will have various options to celebrate mass based on their personal level of comfort. Those options include the Sanctuary, the Narthex, the Chapel, the Parish Hall, or an audio option in the prayer garden or your vehicle.

TODAS LAS MASAS SE MUEVEN DENTRO

A partir del lunes 21 de junio, todas las misas se trasladarán al interior. Asistentes a la misa a las 11:00 a.m. y 2:00 p.m. tendrá varias opciones para celebrar la misa según su propio nivel personal de comodidad. Esas opciones incluyen el templo, el

vestíbulo, la capilla, el salón parroquial, Area frente a la cocina o Carpas pequeñas en el Circulo Social y junto a la entrada de la Iglesia.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What storm in your life can Christ calm?

Each week, members of the staff gather to study and reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel, and from that study and reflection they prepare the Question of the Week.

Refer back to today’s Gospel to reflect on your personal response.

Mark 4:35-41

PREGUNTA DE LA SEMANA

¿Qué tormenta en tu vida necesitas que Jesús calme?

Cada semana, miembros del personal se reúnen para estudiar y reflexionar en el próximo evangelio del domingo y en base de ese estudio y reflexión ellos preparan la Pregunta de la Semana. Usa el evangelio y las lecturas para encontrar tu respuesta personal a la pregunta.

Marcos 4:35-41

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Office Hours / Question of the Week

CLERGY

Msgr. Daniel Stack Pastor

Fr. Roberto Herrera Parochial Vicar

Fr. Paul W. Berny In Residence

MASS TIMES

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:

• 12:00 p.m. - English*

Wednesday:

• 12:00 p.m. - English - Senior Mass (62 and older) *

Jueves

• 7:00 p.m. - Misa en español*

Saturday Vigil / Vigilia:

• 5:00 p.m. - English*

• 7:30 p.m - Español*

Sunday / Domingo:

• 8:00 a.m. - English

• 11:00 a.m. - English

• 2:00 p.m. - Español

• 5:00 p.m. - English

*Mass is livestreamed through our Facebook page and posted on our website and YouTube following each Mass.

* La misa se transmite en vivo a través de nuestro pagina de Facebook y se publica en nuestro sitio web y en YouTube después de cada misa.

OFFICE HOURS

Parish Office: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Monday - Friday

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Faith Formation: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday

HORARIO DE OFICINA

Oficina Parroquial: 9 a.m. a 4 p.m. Lunes a viernes.

Formación de fe: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Martes a viernes

La Oficina de atención al público en español:

3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Lunes a jueves

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UPDATED PROTOCOLS

For the use of masks inside STA property, we will be using the honor system. If you are fully vaccinated (two weeks after your final COVID-19 vaccination), you have the option to wear mask inside the building. If you are not fully vaccinated or unvaccinated, you must wear a mask at all times inside the buildings.

All pews will be available for seating, however, we ask that everyone use their discretion as to social distancing. The recommendation is 2 -3 feet between families. Visit our website for more details.

NUEVOS LINEAMIENTOS PARA LAS MISAS EN EL TEMPLO

A parir del 19 de mayo, durante estas misas el uso de tapa boca será bajo el “Sistema de Honor”. Es decir, vamos a confiar que usted va a cumplir con los lineamientos que se

mencionan a continuación:

• Si usted ya recibió sus dos vacunas y ya pasaron las dos semanas después de que recibió la segunda dosis; usted está “full vaccinated”. Entonces, usted podrá entrar a la Parroquia sin necesidad de usar tapa boca.

• Si usted aún no tiene sus 2 vacunas com- pletas o no está vacunado, usted deberá usar tapa boca para entrar a cualquier área de nuestras instalaciones (Templo, Oficinas, Baños, etc.)

• Todas las bancas estarán disponibles para sentarse, le pedimos use su discreción en cuanto al distanciamiento social. La recomendación es de 2 a 3 pies entre cada grupo familiar.

No estará permitido permanecer de pie dentro del Templo. Si no hay espacio disponible en las bancas, se le pedirá se ubique en alguna de las otras áreas (Capilla, Vestíbulo, Salón

Parroquial, etc.) para celebrar la misa. Visita nuestro sitio web para más detalles.

THANK YOU, FATHER ROBERTO! / ¡GRACIAS PADRE ROBERTO!

This weekend is Father Roberto Herrera’s last weekend at St. Thomas Aquinas! We thank him for all that he has done for STA during his time here, and pray for him as he continues his

journey as Parochial Vicar at St. John Paul II Roman Catholic Mission.

Good luck, Father Roberto!

¡Este fin de semana es el último fin de semana del Padre Roberto Herrera en Santo Tomás de Aquino! Le agradecemos todo lo que ha hecho por STA durante su tiempo aquí, y oramos por él mientras continúa su camino como Vicario Parroquial en la Misión Católica Romana de San

Juan Pablo II.

Buena suerte Padre Roberto!

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Faith Fromation

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FAITH FORMATION 2021-2022

We are excited to open 2021-2022 Faith Formation registration! We are preparing an array of programs for our families, children, and teens to grow in their faith and fall deeper in love with God. Please note the programs listed below are now open for registration. It is our hope to create opportunities for family engagement throughout the year. Please review our programs below, and if there are any questions, or if there is anything we can do to assist you, please do not hesi- tate to contact us.

Family Centered Programs

Family Forming Disciples - Like other parishes around us, we are adapting the Archdiocesan family program, Families Forming Disciples (FFD). FFD will serve as the primary faith formation program for children of all ages, but specifically directed toward families with children 4 to 12 years old. It will be available in English and in Spanish. Groups of families with children of similar ages will meet with catechists online and in person to encounter the Lord together and encourage one another.

Catechist of the Good Shepherd - In addition, we are pleased to bring back the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Fami- lies. This program has been so popular that space is limited.

This program thrives on parental participation.

Youth Centered Programs

STA YDisciple - Open to all youth in 7th-9th grade. This pro- gram will foster a strong Catholic identity for 7th-9th graders and provide a Christ-centered community to support their growth in faith and fellowship to foster their relationship with Jesus. This two-year program enables our youth to best understand the sacrament of Confirmation. It will serve as foundation years for Confirmation preparation. After com- pletion, teens will transition to STA TEEN Ministry.

FORMACIÓN EN LA FE 2021-2022

¡Estamos emocionados de abrir oficialmente el Registro de For- mación de Fe 2021-2022! Hemos trabajado arduamente para proporcionar una variedad de programas para que nuestras familias, niños y adolescentes crezcan en su fe y se enamoren más profunda- mente de Dios. Tenga en cuenta que los programas que se enumeran a continuación ya están abiertos para el registro. Esperamos crear oportunidades para la participación familiar durante todo el año.

Revise nuestros programas, y si tiene alguna pregunta o si hay algo que podamos hacer para ayudarlo, no dude en comunicarse con nosotros.

Programas centrados en la familia

Discípulos formadores de familias - Al igual que otras parroquias que nos rodean, estamos adaptando el programa familiar arquid- iocesano, Familias Formando Discípulos (FFD). FFD servirá como el programa principal de formación en la fe para niños de todas las edades, pero dirigido específicamente a familias con niños de 4 a 12 años. Estará disponible en inglés y en español. Grupos de familias con niños de edades similares se reunirán con catequistas en línea y en persona para encontrar al Señor juntos y animarse unos a otros.

Catequesis del Buen Pastor - Además, nos complace traer de vuelta la Catequesis del Buen Pastor para las Familias. Este programa ha sido tan popular que el espacio es limitado. Este programa prospera con la participación de los padres.

Programas centrados en la juventud

STA YDisciple - Abierto a todos los jóvenes de 7º a 9º grado. Este pro- grama fomentará una fuerte identidad católica para los estudiantes del séptimo al noveno grado y proporcionará una comunidad cen- trada en Cristo para apoyar su crecimiento en la fe y el compañeris- mo para fomentar su relación con Jesús. Este programa de dos años permite a nuestros jóvenes comprender mejor el sacramento de la Confirmación. Servirá como años de base para la preparación de la Confirmación. Una vez completado, los adolescentes pasarán al Ministerio STA TEEN.

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AFTER MORE THAN A YEAR, WE SAY GOODBYE TO THE TENTS

Thank you to the Alpharretta business, It’s My Party Rentals, for giving the church a discount each month so that we could keep our Parishioners safe and comfort- able at Sunday Masses.

DESPUÉS DE MÁS DE UN AÑO, NOS DESPEDIMOS DE LAS TIENDAS

Gracias al negocio de Alpharretta, It’s My Party Rentals por darle a la iglesia un descuento cada mes para que podamos mantener a salvo a cada uno de nuestros feligreses en las

misas dominicales.

ALL MASSES MOVING INSIDE

Starting Monday, June 21, all Masses will be moved indoors.

Mass goers at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. will have various options to celebrate mass based on your own personal level of comfort.

Those options will include the following:

• Sanctuary (maximum seating at 400)

• Narthex (maximum seating 24)

• Chapel (maximum seating 30)

• Three video streaming areas in Parish Hall (maximum seating 120), gathering area (maximum seating 40), and smaller tents in social circle and near sanctuary entrance (maximum seating 60)

• The last option will be an audio option for those in the prayer garden or in your vehicle.

The May 19, 2021 mask and social distancing protocols will be in effect. Please note, if the sanctuary is at full capacity, stand- ing overflow will not be permitted. You will be asked to move to another area to celebrate mass.

Communion will be available to all those attending the Mass. The video streaming will also be broadcast as we do today through Facebook live and posted to the STA.org website for viewing at your discretion.

TODAS LAS MASAS SE MUEVEN DENTRO

A partir del lunes 21 de junio las carpas ya no estarán disponibles y las opciones para celebrar la misa son las siguientes:

• Dentro del templo – 400 asientos. No estará permitido permanecer de pie dentro del Templo.

• Capilla – 30 asientos

• Vestíbulo – 24 asientos

Adicionalmente, la misa se transmitirá por video en:

• Salón Parroquial – 120 asientos

• Area frente a la cocina – 40 asientos

• Carpas pequeñas en el Circulo Social y junto a la entrada de la Iglesia - 60 asientos

Los lineamientos de uso de tapa bocas y distanciamiento apli- carán para todos estos lugares.

Transmisión de la Misa por Audio

• Escuchar la misa desde el Jardín de Oración

• Escuchar la misa en el interior de su auto La comunión será ofrecida en todos estos lugares.

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SUMMER CHOIR CAMP

Tuesday, July 20 - Thursday, July 22 6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

All singers ages 9-15 are invited to a summer choir camp at St. Thomas Aquinas! This three-day camp will be in preparation for singing at the 5:00 p.m.

Vigil Mass on July 24. If you have any questions, please call Eric Alexander at 770-475-4501 ext. 119.

CAMPAMENTO DE CORO DE VERANO Martes 20 de julio - Jueves 22 de julio 6:30 pm. - 8:15 p.m.

¡Todos los cantantes de 9 a 15 años están invita- dos a un campamento de verano en St. Thomas Aquinas! Este campamento de tres días estará en preparación para cantar a las 5:00 p.m. Misa de vigilia el 24 de julio. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Eric Alexander al 770-475-4501 ext. 119.

FOREVER YOUNG FRIENDS SUMMER WALKING GROUP

Forever Young Friends will be starting a summer walking group on Mon- days and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. at different area parks beginning Monday, June 21. We have very slow walkers and fast walkers and all in between.

Please contact Carol Hopkins 770-401-8305 or [email protected] GRUPO DE CAMINATAS DE VERANO DE AMIGOS PARA SIEMPRE Forever Young Friends comenzará un grupo de caminatas de verano los lunes y miércoles a las 9:00 a.m. en diferentes parques del área a partir del lunes 21 de junio. Tenemos caminantes muy lentos y caminantes rápidos y todo lo demás. Comuníquese con Carol Hopkins al 770-401-8305 o care- [email protected]

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Gospel Meditation

MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGELIO

20 de junio de 2021

12º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Cuantas veces, en medio de las tormentas de la vida, nos hemos preguntado: ¿Dónde está Dios? ¿Acaso está dormido? ¿Por qué no acude a nuestro auxilio?

Sin embargo, Dios está ahí entre nosotros, en medio de la tormenta, en medio de la pandemia. ¿Dónde estás Jesús que no te veo, que no te siento? Le preguntamos, muchas veces desesperados y ya sin aliento. ¡Escúchanos Señor, no nos abandones! Para comprender cómo actúa Dios, debemos meditar y reflexionar en su Palabra. Escuchemos lo que narra el Evangelio de hoy.

“Al atardecer de aquel mismo día, Jesús dijo a sus discípulos: ‘Crucemos a la otra orilla del lago’. Despi- dieron a la gente y lo llevaron en la barca en que esta- ba… de pronto, se levantó un gran temporal y las olas se estrellaban contra la barca, que se iba llenando de agua. Mientras tanto Jesús dormía en la popa sobre un cojín. Lo despertaron diciendo: Maestro, ¿no te importa que nos hundamos? Él entonces se despertó.

Se encaró con el viento y dijo al mar: ‘Cállate, cál- mate’. El viento se apaciguo y siguió una gran calma.

Después dijo: ‘¿Por qué son tan miedosos? ¿Todavía no tienen fe?’” (Marcos 4:35-40). El miedo paraliza, el miedo hunde y destruye muchos planes y buenas acciones. En el caso de los discípulos, el miedo pudo haberse superado con confianza en la presencia de Jesús, aunque estuviera durmiendo. Ahora bien, en los casos actuales cabe la pregunta. ¿Cómo supero las dificultades? ¿Vence el miedo o la confianza y fe en Dios? La respuesta debe salir del fondo del corazón y es muy personal.

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GOSPEL MEDITATION

June 20, 2021

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

As we look at our lives and world events, do we ever find ourselves wondering if God is sleeping? After all, maybe God’s patient, unconditional love has run its course and He is finally fed up with humanity’s reluctance to accept the truth about who we are. God really can’t be that patient! All throughout human history, many have prayed to God for intervention or for particular needs. Because their prayers were not answered in the way they wanted or anticipated, they felt that God may have abandoned them. Were they right? It seems that we are continuing, at a rapid rate, down a path of destruction. Do you not care, God, that we may be perishing? When the boats of our lives are rocking and the seas tumultuous, we want to know that we have God’s attention. Even more so, we want God’s intervention.

Maybe the storms and the waves are necessary. If we listen, they can teach us valuable lessons. Without them, we would never learn that we have the strength to endure, understand the use- lessness of fear and worry, or develop the ability to really trust. If God immediately rushed in and simply calmed things down before they got difficult, what good would that really be? We would miss opportunities to learn how to drink more deeply of life, treasure its complexity, irony, and beauty and fully engage ourselves in surren- dering to the love of our Creator. It is easy to walk on the surface of life without immersing ourselves in its messiness. Life has to burn its way through us in order to bring us to a place of secure trust. It’s unfortunate that some prefer a shallower journey.

That’s the balancing act that comes with faith. It is not God’s job to prevent us from encountering the torrential rains and winds of life.

Many believe that if faith is done the right way, that God will provide for smooth sailing. That’s not how it works. God permits us to ride out the difficult stuff knowing that the storm will eventually be calmed. Do we not have faith that God will do this? True faith trusts in the steadfastness of God’s love when the seas are calm and when they are choppy. God’s unconditional loving presence shines through all of it and endures forever. Knowing this allows us to put our boats out into unchartered waters without hesitation. Knowing that we prefer the comfort and safety of what we know to be still waters, how do we feel when Jesus says, “Let us cross to the other side”?

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M y mother was big on thank-yous.

Most of her gratitude came in the form of baked goods—scrumptious edibles such as Italian wedding cookies or Polish chruscikis.

She offered these mouthwatering treats to people who constantly showed God’s kindness to us: the family doctor who never took a penny after our father died or the neighbors who plowed our driveway after the massive snowfalls. She recognized God’s goodness in the hearts of others and was eternally grateful. Focusing on the blessings of God rather than the pain of life often changed those potentially sadder moments into times of thanksgiving.

Like my mother, the Church continually reminds us through the liturgy to say thank you. The word Eucharist is derived from the Greek εὐχαριστία, which is translated as

“thankfulness” and “gratitude.”

At the heart of the liturgy is the thanksgiving offered in the Eucharistic Prayer. That prayer begins with a dialogue that starts when the priest says, “The Lord be with you,” and the people respond, “And with your Spirit.”

This dialogue begins what is called the Preface, the prelude to the Eucharistic Prayer. The word preface comes from the Latin noun made from the verb fari, meaning “to speak,” and the prefix prae-, meaning

“before.” The Preface is a prayer of utmost importance.

Nearly one hundred Prefaces are in The Roman Missal, with each connected to a particular liturgical season, solemnity, or feast. Each Preface begins with a reiteration of the last part of the Preface dialogue:

“It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks.”

Each line of the Preface draws on what God has done for his people, as Preface V of the Sundays in Ordinary Time, shows:

For you have laid the foundations of the world and have arranged the changing of times and seasons;

You formed man in your own image and set humanity over the whole world in all its wonder, to rule in your name over all you have made and forever praise you in your mighty works, through Christ our Lord.

After naming reasons to give thanks, the presider invites the assembly to join with the angels—

indeed the whole company of heaven—in a song of praise and thanksgiving as they sing the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy).

If we are truly attentive to the reminders of God’s goodness offered in the Preface and in other parts of the Mass, we will have no choice but to be so filled with thankfulness that, like my mother, we will have to pour out our gratefulness onto others.

The Preface

The Eucharistic Prayer begins with the words of gratitude in the Preface that tell of the deeds God has done for his people.

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Thomas Barts Lynn Brady

Father Freddy Bustamante Mary Bustamante Monica Bustamante Mrs. Catano Sally Clark

Phil Cline

Ellen Reuland Coons Peter Gallagher Tony Genito Veronica Genito Deacon Ed LaHouse Marie Kaple

Mary Klopf Bob MacPhee Thao Nguyen Ed Sembera Mickey Shoppenhorst Deacon John Strachan Mass Intentions - Pray for the Sick - Sacraments

Monday, June 21

12 Noon (+) Chuck Clement by FOM & The Bereavement Ministry Tuesday, June 22

12 Noon (+) Stephen R. Yaeger by O’Reggio family (+) William Mulcahy by Frank Mulcahy (L) Uzair Khan by Arch & Debra Kielly Wednesday, June 23

12 Noon (+) Roz Venti by FOM & the Bereavement Ministry Thursday, June 24

12 Noon (+) Vivian Somerville by Amanda Gallagher 7:00 p.m. (L) Familia Ambrosini by Andrea

(L) Edwin Alexis Cortes by Maria Lopez Friday, June 25

12 Noon (+) Earl & Mary O’Connor by Mark & Karen Ludick Saturday, June 26

5:00 p.m. (+) Dereck Jeffers by Elaine & Rich Herman 7:30 p.m. (+) Gloria Gervacio by Viki Gervacio

(+) Martina Pedraza by Viki Gervacio Sunday, June 27

8:00 a.m. (L) Catholic Residents of Village Park by Claire & Ed Dravis 11:00 a.m. (+) Maurice Gagne by Maureene Rutherford

2:00 p.m. (+)Eduardo Urrea by Marina Urrea

5:00 p.m. (L) William & Jennifer Carr by Mr. & Mrs. Marc Arthur Dor Sr

This list of those suffering illness is a ministry of Forever Young Friends and is updated at noon on Thursday every week. To be listed for six weeks, removed or extended, contact Marianne Fronek at [email protected]. Let us pray together as a

family for your intentions.

HOPE IS ALL AROUND US

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Baptism is a special step in your child’s faith journey, and we are honored to be part of it. The Cath- olic Church teaches us that parents are the primary educators in the faith of their children. Our Baptismal preparation is designed to assist you, parents and god- parents, in raising these children in the faith. To allow ample time to complete planning, expectant mothers are encouraged to contact us before their baby is born. Please review our Baptism Preparation Class schedule. For more information on this class and how to register, please contact Maria Yactayo at 770-475- 4501 ext. 102 or Andrea Garcia at ext. 215.

Baptism Prep Class in English is held in room 204 at 1:00 p.m. on:

• July 17

• September 18

• November 20

La clase de preparación para el bautismo en español se lleva a cabo virtualmente por Zoom a las 7:00 p.m. él:

• 15 de Junio

RECONCILIATION / RECONCILIACIÓN

Confessions are held on Mondays from 2:00 p.m.

- 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. All confessions will take place in the chapel.

Las confesiones se realizan los lunes a partir de las 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. y sábados a partir de las 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Todas las confesiones tendrán lugar en la capilla.

El bautizo es un paso especial en la vida de fe de su hijo y nos sentimos honrados de ser parte de él. La Iglesia Católica nos enseña que los padres son los principales educadores en la fe de sus hijos. Nuestra preparación bautismal está diseñada para ayudarlos a ustedes, padres y padrinos, a criar a estos niños en la fe. Para permitir suficiente tiempo para completar la plani- ficación, se recomienda a las mujeres embarazadas que se comuniquen con

nosotros antes de que nazca su bebé. Por favor revise nuestro horario de clases de preparación para el bautismo, para obtener más información sobre esta clase y cómo registrarse, comuníquese con Maria Yactayo al ext.

102 o Andrea García a la ext. 215.

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOS

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Parish News / Stewardship / Thank You

UPCOMING SECOND COLLECTIONS

Aug. 8 | Parish Life/Life Teen Mission Trip Aug. 15 | St. Vincent de Paul - STA Aug. 22 | Sister Parish Haiti Semi-Annual

SVdP FOOD PANTRY:

• Crackers

• Canned chicken

• Rice

• Canned corn

• Shampoo

Please note that expired food will not be accepted.

Thank you for donating!

MASS ATTENDANCE

May 31 - June 6

Wednesday Mass for Seniors| 92 Thursday Spanish | 105

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

St. Thomas Aquinas is always among the top parishes contributing to the Archbish- op’s Annual Appeal and one of the first to reach and exceed our Goal. We have already exceeded our goal in pledges and we have already paid in 75% of that goal!

Wow!

Thank you for your support of the Archdiocese, our Archbishop, and our Parish. I am very proud of your giving.

Monsignor Dan Stack Pastor

CAMPAÑA ANUAL DEL ARZOBISPO

Santo Tomás de Aquino siempre se en- cuentra entre las principales parroquias que contribuyen a la Campaña Anual del Arzobispo, y es una de las primeras en alcanzar y superar su Meta. ¡Ya hemos superado nuestra meta en promesas hechas y ya hemos pagado el 75% de nuestra meta! ¡Guau!

Gracias por su apoyo a la Arquidiócesis, a nuestro Arzobispo y a nuestra Parroquia.

Estoy muy orgulloso de tu donación.

Monseñor Dan Stack Pastor

SAN VICENTE DE PAUL NECESITA VOLUNTARIOS

SVdP es un ministerio que existe para el desarrollo espiritual de nuestros miembros a través del servicio a los más necesitados de nuestra comunidad. Aunque actualmente estamos manejando las llamadas por teléfono, nuestro modelo normal es ir en parejas a visitar a las personas en sus casas. Invitamos a gente compasiva y comprometida a ayudar en esta labor. Tenemos una gran necesidad de gente bilingüe que tenga acceso a computadora/internet y teléfono. Para conocer más llame a Regina Bridges 706-302-6716 ([email protected]) or Krista Toddy 678-462-3471 (toddyfamily@

comcast.net).

Please help me in welcoming with open arms these new parishioners to the St. Thomas Aquinas Family!

Por favor ayúdenme en darle la bienvenida con los brazos abiertos a estos parroquianos nuevos a la familia de Sto. Tomás de Aquino!

— Msgr. Daniel Stack Frederick & Margaret Barton

Erik & Sandra Birchwell Kevin Birchwell

Hector Carrillo Eduardo & Briseida Chavez

Andres & Valentina Espinosa Dan & Laura Fagan James & Terri Garlick Gregory & Helen Harkness

Aidan Healy Danny Laguna Barillas

Ivan & Oralia Martinez Sean & Rachel McGirr Patrick & Lucia McNaught

Jerzon & Maria Pena Cristina Pina Hector & Maria Pina Christopher & Jackie Powell

Evelio & Sandra Rodriguez Katie Sanford Robert & Constance Santi

Debura Watson

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