St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for Us!

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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish extends our prayers for all who are affected by the current air quality crisis and wildfires.

St. Catherine of Siena, Patron Saint of Fire Prevention, Pray for Us!

 

HOLY SPIRIT, come into my heart;

draw it to Thee by Thy power, O my God,

and grant me charity with filial fear.

Preserve me, O beautiful love, from every evil thought; warm me, inflame me with Thy dear love, and every pain will seem light to me.

My Father, my sweet Lord, help me in all my actions.

Jesus, love, Jesus, love. AMEN

Bloomfield Food Truck & Festival Friday, June 9th 4-10pm: Benefit for St. Thomas the Apostle School

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Bloomfield Food Truck & Music Fest will feature 16 quality Food Trucks, Live Music, Beer, Sangria & Margarita Garden, Face Painting, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, Sand Art, Kids Activities, Vendors, a 50/50 and so much more!

The Music Line Up:

4pm-6pm - Almost Autumn

6pm-10pm - Naughty Humphrey "Get Ready to Rock!"

Participating Food trucks:

Angry Archie's

Chef J Latin Dragon

Chick Wings & Things

Cold Stone Creamery

Cubano X-Press

Dags Dippers

El Lechon de Negron

Empanada Guy

House of Cupcakes

Lomo Truck

Master Asador Argentinian BBQ

Rolling Pita

Sandwich Freak

Senor Tacos

Taci Cab Burger

Uncle Sals Egg Rolls

Beer Garden to feature:

Lone Eagle - Flemington Fog, Summer Honey Blonde, Sour, Hefeweizen

Señor Sangria - Red & White

Margaritas/Daiquiris - Red & White

Strawberry Lemonade Vodka

Bring your appetite, lawn chairs, 4 legged friends & family!

Benefit for St. Thomas the Apostle School

***We are also asking all attendees to bring a non perishable canned or boxed item to help support the food pantry... Please help those less fortunate ***

Admission: $5 • Kids under 5 FREE

St Thomas the Apostle Parking Lot

50 Byrd Ave • Bloomfield, NJ

FREE PARKING: Across the street from the school in the front lot, side church lot and side street parking. Please share and invite your family, friends & colleagues

We Joyfully Welcome our 2023 RCIA Candidates into the Catholic Faith

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On May 28th at the 10 AM Mass, Jennifer, Brianna, Maureen, and Alissa were fully initiated into the Catholic Church in the sacrament of Confirmation.

These four ladies completed eight months of prayer, preparation, and reflection anticipating this Pentecost. RCIA can be compared to a walk: a walk with friends whose faith seeks greater understanding. Adults bring adult experiences, challenges, and questions when they seek full communion with the Church.

The analogy of a walk is most appropriate for adult inquiry. The RCIA volunteers walk along with the candidates as they develop a closer relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ. The RCIA is a blessing to who walk this path together.

In the Fall, we will again welcome those seeking full initiation into the Church by Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation, candidates who are already baptized seeking Holy Eucharist and or Confirmation, as well as parishioners seeking greater engagement and understanding of their faith in Jesus Christ. All are welcome.

Click here to visit the RCIA ministry page and get in touch.

Beyond Cornerstone's May Kitchen Visit

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The Beyond Cornerstone Service Ministry's May visit to the soup kitchen, coordinated by Joann Mozeika and Dene Vitali, was a big success.

John’s Deli prepared 200 servings of meatballs with pasta and sauce, which we served with mixed vegetables, Italian bread, granola bar, iced tea, dessert, and a banana.

The meal recipients gather in prayer before their meal, which is again served inside the soup kitchen. It was great to once again be able to serve them personally.

To learn more or to get involved with Beyond Cornerstone Soup Kitchen Ministry, click here.