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We are the faith community of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Derry, New Hampshire, dedicated to continuing the mission of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition. We proclaim the Good News, using our time, talent and treasure to reach the new, the wandering, the poor and the unloved. United in God, we are committed to growth in faith through worship, spirituality, outreach, education, and fellowship. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and nourished by Word and Eucharist, we seek a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus Christ as we passionately share Christ's love with all people.
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Saint Thomas Aquinas - A Roman Catholic Community News
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Join Fr. Bruce in October for a trip to Fatima, Assisi and Rome. The trip is from October 11th through October 22, 2012. There is information about the trip on the tables in the back of the Church or in the Friary office. Cost is $3695.00 per person Twin Occupancy. There is a $595.00 Single room supplement. Don`t miss out on this trip of a lifetime. For further information call 800-653-0017.
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Anyone needing prayers may call the St. Thomas Prayer Line. Call Eileen at 437-7091 with your
prayer requests.
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The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Hot and Cold Cereal, Canned Soups, Instant Potatoes, Brown and White Rice, Canned Vegetables, Canned Meats, Sugar, Canned Chicken or Beef Stew, Raviolis, Spaghetti O`s, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Chili, Oil, Mayo, Pancake Mix and Syrup, Instant Dry Milk or Evaporated, Ketchup, Jelly/Jam, Diapers size 4 & 5, Toothpaste and Brushes, Shampoo & Conditioner, Toilet paper and Dish & Laundry Detergents.
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Registrations now being accepted for 2012-2013! St. Thomas Aquinas School teaches faith-based values in a competitive learning environment. Our school offers Pre-K Program for 4 year olds, Full-day Kindergarten Program, full academic program for Kindergarten through 8th grades, before and after school programs, and competitive sports
plus extra-curricular activities. St. Thomas Aquinas School offers a quality Catholic education for a tuition rate that is less than you would expect. If you think your child could
benefit from our small, secure, and friendly environment, we welcome you to visit and tour our school. Call the school at 432-2712 to set up a personal tour with our staff. For more information about the school visit our website at www.staderry.com.
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The St. Thomas Aquinas Crafters will meet on Wednesday, February 8th at 10:15 AM in the church basement to begin planning for the 2012 craft fair. Crafters and/or those who would like to help with fair are invited to join us. Innovative ideas are always welcome. This is a golden opportunity to share your time, talent and treasures to the parish. Please join us at this meeting.
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Having a mass said or lighting a candle in memoriam or for a special intention is a long tradition in the Catholic Church. Suggested donation for dedication masses is $10.00 for a weekly mass and $20.00 for a Sunday mass. Mass cards are available at the Friary office. In addition, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, you can have one of our large candles lit to remember a loved one or for a special intention. Suggested donation to have one of our large candles lit for one week for your request is $10.00 per week per candle. You may choose the Sanctuary, Blessed Mother, Saint Joseph or Saint Anthony candle. If you wish to light a candle as a gift, cards are available. Please contact the Friary office for more information.
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Needed Weekly: $14,600.00
Need to Make YTD Short Fall $ 2,074.00
Last Week`s Collection: $ 8,845.00
Second Collection $ 3,011.00
Maintenance and Improvements
Thank you for your generosity!
Next weekend`s second collection will be for:
Catholic Communications
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, several weeks ago we had school vacation. I didn`t think anything of it until we counted the collection and found that we were almost 2/3 rd`s short of what we usually take in at the 10:30 am Mass. The other Masses were also a little short. At first I wondered if someone had stolen some money, but no one had done such a thing. That`s when I realized that there wasn`t as many people. It is challenging to keep this little boat afloat in the armada of the Church. Sometimes I wonder if we are just going to have to close and lock the doors and say ?so long? ? Last week we had the first of three ?First Communion Masses?. I would not be surprised if there were some raised eye brows when the collection basket came around; not just once, but twice. How many realized that it was a SUNDAY Mass with all the privileges AND responsibilities that go along with such a celebration ? like financially supporting the Church. We rely on your generous contributions every week if we are going to make ends meet. Sadly that is not always the case. I ask you to please be as generous as you can be in supporting the church. Many bills we have are no different than yours, only bigger. Please help the work of the Kingdom to continue here at your spiritual home, especially if you have to make up a missed weekend in contributions. Thank you and God bless you always.
Fr. Bruce, ofm
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