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<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong> <strong>Parish</strong><br />

<strong>Parroquia</strong> <strong>Santo</strong> <strong>Tomas</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Aquino</strong><br />

— Anuncios en Español: pagina 4 —<br />

97 South <strong>St</strong>reet · Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130<br />

Telephone/Teléfono: 617-524-0240<br />

Fax: 617-524-1840 — E-Mail: stthosaq@comcast.net<br />

Web Site: www.parishesonline.com — Search: <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong>, Jamaica Plain<br />

THE PARISH STAFF<br />

Rev. Alonso E. Macias<br />

Pastor / Párroco<br />

Mr. John Ridge<br />

Business Manager<br />

Ms.Riqueldys Peña<br />

Admin Assistant<br />

Mr. David Cronin<br />

Director of Music / Director <strong>de</strong> Música<br />

Sunday Masses / Misas <strong>de</strong>l Domingo<br />

Saturday/Sábado: 4:00 P.M. (English)<br />

Sunday/Domingo: 10:00 A.M. (English)<br />

12:30 P.M. (Español)<br />

Holyday Masses (English): As Announced<br />

Baptism All Weekends-call the rectory two<br />

weeks in advance<br />

Confessions M-F after the 12:00 Mass<br />

Marriage Contact the rectory at least two<br />

months prior to inten<strong>de</strong>d wedding<br />

date.<br />

Religious Education (Class Times)<br />

Gra<strong>de</strong>. 1-8: 11:00 - 12:15 A.M.<br />

Confirmation (Gra<strong>de</strong>. 9 & 10): 2:00 - 3:15 P.M.<br />

Sweet Sixteen Call the rectory two months in<br />

advance.<br />

<strong>Parish</strong> Office Hours<br />

Monday. Through Friday: 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.<br />

Closed on Holidays<br />

Grand Annual Update<br />

Remember you still have until December 31st<br />

To give your donation<br />

Daily Masses (English)<br />

Monday through Friday<br />

12:00 Noon - chapel<br />

Misas Diarias (Español)<br />

Lunes a Viernes : 7:00 P.M<br />

En Nuestra Señora <strong>de</strong> Lour<strong>de</strong>s<br />

Bautismo Todos los fines <strong>de</strong> semana. Por favor<br />

llamar a la rectoría con dos semanas <strong>de</strong><br />

anticipación.<br />

Bodas Póngase en contacto con la rectoría al<br />

menos dos meses antes <strong>de</strong> la fecha <strong>de</strong><br />

la boda.<br />

Educación Religiosa (Horario <strong>de</strong> las clases)<br />

Grado. 1-8: 11:00 - 12:15 A.M.<br />

Confirmación (Grado. 9 & 10): 2:00 - 3:15 P.M. Our<br />

Lady of Lour<strong>de</strong>s<br />

Misas <strong>de</strong> Quinceañera Favor <strong>de</strong> llamar a la rectoría<br />

con dos meses <strong>de</strong> anticipación.<br />

Horas <strong>de</strong> la oficina parroquial<br />

Lunes a Viernes: 9:00 - 1:00 P.M.<br />

Cerrados los días feriados<br />

Se habla español


SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS – 2 – JAMAICA PLAIN, MASSACHUSETTS<br />

Sun, Nov 27 10:00 A.M. Álvaro Lorenzo Jr.<br />

Mon, Nov 28 12:00 P.M. Mary C. Flatley<br />

Fri, Dec 2 12:00 P.M. <strong>Parish</strong> Benefactors<br />

Sat, Dec 3 4:00 P.M. Our <strong>Parish</strong>ioners<br />

Last Sunday’s Offerings<br />

See update next week. Our apologies<br />

(because of thanksgiving day bulletin printed before<br />

Sunday)<br />

ON GUARD<br />

In today’s reading Saint Mark gets right to<br />

the point: be on your guard; stay awake; don’t be<br />

asleep when the Lord arrives. Advent is a time to<br />

pon<strong>de</strong>r three events: God’s entrance<br />

into the world as a human<br />

child, God’s coming into our world<br />

today, and God’s glorious coming<br />

at the end of time. These reflect<br />

three promises: God’s promise to<br />

bring salvation to all people, and<br />

Jesus’ promises to be with his<br />

followers and to return at the end<br />

of time. We do not know when Christ will return. In<br />

the meantime we are gatekeepers and stewards.<br />

We must be ready to welcome Christ when he<br />

comes again. We must be attentive to God now: in<br />

the Eucharist; in the guise of the homeless, the hungry,<br />

the prisoner, the addict in whom Christ appears<br />

before us; and in the Spirit within us. We are urged<br />

to live with hope in our hearts for Christ’s final return.<br />

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NOVEMBER MONTH DEDICATED TO ALL<br />

SOULS<br />

All Masses for the month of November will be<br />

<strong>de</strong>dicated for our <strong>de</strong>ceased brothers and sisters<br />

of our <strong>Parish</strong>. Please, take a special envelope<br />

and write the names of your family members<br />

who passed away. The envelopes will be in a<br />

basket on the altar for all Masses. Voluntary donations<br />

are always welcome.<br />

Changes to the liturgy of the Mass<br />

Dear parishioners, as you known, the US Conference of<br />

Catholic Bishops, has reviewed the Missal and has <strong>de</strong>ci<strong>de</strong>d<br />

to change the liturgy of the Mass in English. The<br />

Conference is trying to be faithful to our Latin Tradition.<br />

<strong>St</strong>arting today (November 27th) some of<br />

the prayers and answers of the Mass will<br />

change. We have copies of the new rite. I<br />

ask your un<strong>de</strong>rstanding and willingness to<br />

participate in these new regulations.<br />

Father Alonso Macias<br />

Pastor


FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – 3 –<br />

NOVEMBER 27, 2011<br />

The <strong>St</strong>. Vincent <strong>de</strong> Paul Society <strong>de</strong>pends on<br />

your donations in or<strong>de</strong>r to assist the needy in our<br />

parish: You may assist with:<br />

Cash or checks in the <strong>St</strong>. Vincent <strong>de</strong> Paul boxes<br />

at the back of church (si<strong>de</strong> aisles).<br />

Personal/household hygiene items in the round<br />

container at the back of church (near the holy<br />

water tank).<br />

<strong>St</strong>. Vincent <strong>de</strong> Paul Society<br />

Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Fr. <strong>Thomas</strong> Hall)<br />

Daily Rosary<br />

Please join us every day as we say the Rosary at<br />

11:30AM before our regular noon mass.<br />

Be a volunteer<br />

All parishioners are welcome to actively participate in<br />

any of the ministries, or be an usher/greeter. When you<br />

give of your time freely (and you are coming to Mass<br />

anyway), you are not only helping build our won<strong>de</strong>rful<br />

parish community spirit, but you are also personally becoming<br />

a more integral part of the Mass celebration.<br />

Think how enriching this can be. Please think about volunteering.<br />

You can be scheduled as frequently or infrequently<br />

as you want, and it is not a lifetime commitment!<br />

For more information, contact<br />

Bob Polich at 857-272-1604 or the Rectory office at 617-<br />

524-0240<br />

Coffee & Donuts (and juice for children): Each<br />

Sunday after the 10:00 Mass in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> Hall<br />

The parish needs a vacuum<br />

We are in need of a vacuum to maintain the parish clean<br />

for all the parishioners. It doesn’t need to be a new vacuum<br />

we are very happy with a used one that works properly.<br />

Please call the rectory for your gift.<br />

We thank you all for your support.<br />

Christmas Play<br />

Our <strong>Parish</strong> Hispanic community invites all of you to participate<br />

in the Christmas play on Sunday, December 18 th ,<br />

2011. The rehearsals will take place in the <strong>Parish</strong> Hall,<br />

after Sunday 12:30pm Mass the following Sundays: November<br />

20 th , December 4 th and 11 th . Definitely, it would<br />

be a great opportunity to relive and enjoy together the<br />

Christmas message. For more information, please contact<br />

Aleida Centeno at asvvirgencoromoto@hotmail.com<br />

Be Watchful! Be alert!<br />

You do not know when the<br />

time will come.<br />

---Mark 13:33<br />

Grand Annual Update<br />

Dear <strong>Parish</strong>ioners,<br />

I am thankful to God for your continue support.<br />

Please accept my apologies for not having the latest<br />

update on our goal for the Gran Annual Collection.<br />

Because of Thanksgiving Day weekend we were<br />

<strong>de</strong>man<strong>de</strong>d to send the bulletin for printing earlier<br />

than usual. This let us with no other way but to print<br />

without update.<br />

But don’t forget that the grand annual collection is<br />

still going on till the end of the year. My prayers to<br />

God, that with your help we will be able to achieve<br />

our goal of $70,000. Please received a heartfelt<br />

Thank you and many blessings from me for your<br />

continue support.<br />

If you did not receive an envelope for this collection<br />

in the mail, please pick one up at the back of church.<br />

You may make a one-time gift or pledge your gift<br />

and fulfill it in several installments.<br />

As the weeks progress I will be keeping you posted<br />

on how we are doing towards our Grand annual<br />

goal.<br />

God Bless you all.<br />

Rev. Alonso Macias.<br />

Pastor<br />

Snow Plowing<br />

Any parishioner (s) interested in bidding on the contract<br />

for plowing the parking lots and si<strong>de</strong>walks at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong>,<br />

Our Lady of Lour<strong>de</strong>s and <strong>St</strong> Mary of the angels for the<br />

upcoming winter season should call John Ridge at 617-<br />

524-0240


SANTO TOMAS DE AQUINO – 4 – JAMAICA PLAIN, MASSACHUSETTS<br />

Once again this year, the <strong>St</strong>. Vincent <strong>de</strong> Paul Society asks<br />

you to help your neighbors at Christmas time. Monthly, we<br />

see about 30 families in need.<br />

There are two ways you can help. <strong>St</strong>arting on November 26<br />

and 27, there will be two Christmas trees in the back of the<br />

church with envelopes for gift cards. The envelope will give<br />

you the necessary information about any special wish that a<br />

person might have. We ask you to take an envelope and<br />

return it the 10 th but no later than the 17 th of December<br />

with an appropriate gift card so that person can choose her<br />

own gift.<br />

Alternately, there will be a special second collection on the<br />

10 th and 11 th for those who would rather give cash or a<br />

check than a gift card. Any checks should be ma<strong>de</strong> out to<br />

the <strong>St</strong>. Vince <strong>de</strong> Paul Society. We will use that money to<br />

buy appropriate gift cards or to buy food for people who<br />

need it. Everything that <strong>St</strong>. Vincent distributes to our<br />

neighbors comes from you and your donations which puts<br />

food on our neighbors’ tables and shoes on their children’s<br />

feet. We have no separate endowment or other source of<br />

funds. Thus we ask you to be as generous as possible. We<br />

have a lot of women and children who need coats this year,<br />

so if you know of anyone who can provi<strong>de</strong> coats, please let<br />

us know by calling the rectory (617- 524-0240) and leaving a<br />

message.<br />

These are difficult times for all of us. If you have enough to<br />

share with someone else, please do so. The people who<br />

receive gifts from you are thankful for your thoughtfulness<br />

and generosity. Many you have a happy and blessed Christmas<br />

and a joyful and health New Year.<br />

Merry Christmas,<br />

The Elves<br />

EN GUARDIA<br />

Evangelio <strong>de</strong> hoy san Marcos va directo al asunto:<br />

estén en guardia, velen; que el Señor no los encuentre<br />

dormidos a su regreso. Adviento es un tiempo para reflexionar<br />

en tres acontecimientos: la entrada <strong>de</strong> Dios al<br />

mundo en la persona <strong>de</strong> un niño, la venida <strong>de</strong> Dios a nuestro<br />

mundo <strong>de</strong> hoy y la venida gloriosa <strong>de</strong> Dios al final <strong>de</strong><br />

los tiempos. Éstos a su vez reflejan tres promesas: la promesa<br />

<strong>de</strong> Dios <strong>de</strong> salvar a todos, la promesa <strong>de</strong> Jesús <strong>de</strong><br />

estar con todos los que le siguen y la otra promesa <strong>de</strong><br />

Jesús <strong>de</strong> regresar al final <strong>de</strong> los tiempos. Desconocemos<br />

cuándo regresará Cristo. Mientras tanto somos los guardianes<br />

y buenos administradores. Debemos estar listos<br />

para recibir a Cristo cuando vuelva. Debemos estar atentos<br />

a Dios ahora: en la Eucaristía, en la persona <strong>de</strong> los<br />

vagabundos, los hambrientos, los prisioneros, los adictos<br />

en quienes Cristo aparece ante nosotros y en el Espíritu<br />

que habita en nosotros. Se nos insiste en que vivamos con<br />

esperanza en nuestro corazón hasta la última venida <strong>de</strong><br />

Cristo.<br />

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Intenciones<br />

Para la Misa<br />

Domingo, Nov 27 10:00 A.M. Álvaro Lorenzo Jr.<br />

Lunes, Nov 28 12:00 P.M. Mary C. Flatley<br />

Viernes, Dic 2 12:00 P.M. <strong>Parish</strong> Benefactors<br />

Sabado, Dic 3 4:00 P.M. Our <strong>Parish</strong>ioners<br />

Ofertorios <strong>de</strong>l Domingo pasado<br />

Ofertorio ........................................... $$1,925.26<br />

Todos <strong>Santo</strong>s y Difuntos ................... $ 1,067.16<br />

La segunda colecta <strong>de</strong> hoy es para el fondo <strong>de</strong> retiro<br />

<strong>de</strong> hermanos y hermanas <strong>de</strong> vida consagrada.<br />

Ser un voluntario<br />

Todos los feligreses son bienvenidos a participar<br />

activamente en los ministerios o a dar la bienvenida<br />

a los <strong>de</strong>más. Cuando regalas tu tiempo y <strong>de</strong> todas<br />

maneras asistes a misa, no solo estas ayudando a<br />

construir una maravillosa comunidad espiritual pero<br />

estas personalmente convirtiéndote en parte<br />

importante <strong>de</strong> la celebración <strong>de</strong> la misa. Piensa que<br />

tan enriquecedor esto pue<strong>de</strong> ser para ti. Por favor<br />

piensa en ser un voluntario. Pue<strong>de</strong> ser un servicio<br />

frecuente o no tan frecuente <strong>de</strong>pendiendo <strong>de</strong> tu<br />

disponibilidad y no es un compromiso para toda la<br />

vida.<br />

Para más información por favor <strong>de</strong> contactar a: Bob<br />

Polich al 857-272-1604 ó a la oficina al 617-524-0240<br />

Obra <strong>de</strong> Navidad<br />

La comunidad hispana <strong>de</strong> nuestra parroquia<br />

los invita a todos (padres e hijos) a participar<br />

en la obra <strong>de</strong> Navidad el domingo 18 <strong>de</strong> diciembre<br />

<strong>de</strong> 2011. Los ensayos se llevarán a<br />

cabo en el Salón <strong>Parroquia</strong>l <strong>de</strong>spués <strong>de</strong> las misas <strong>de</strong> 12:30<br />

los siguientes domingos: 20 <strong>de</strong> noviembre, 4 y 11 <strong>de</strong> diciembre.<br />

Definitivamente, será una gran oportunidad para<br />

revivir y disfrutar juntos <strong>de</strong>l mensaje navi<strong>de</strong>ño. Para más<br />

informes, pue<strong>de</strong>n comunicarse, por favor, con Aleida<br />

Centeno a través <strong>de</strong> su correo electrónico: asvvirgencoromoto@hotmail.com


PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO DOMINGO – 5 –<br />

NOVIEMBRE 27, 2011<br />

La Sociedad San Vicente <strong>de</strong> Pablo <strong>de</strong>pen<strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong><br />

sus donaciones en or<strong>de</strong>n <strong>de</strong> asistir a los<br />

necesitados <strong>de</strong> nuestra parroquia. Usted pue<strong>de</strong><br />

ayudar con:<br />

Dinero en efectivo o cheque en las cajas <strong>de</strong> <strong>St</strong>.<br />

Vicente <strong>de</strong> Paul colocadas en la parte <strong>de</strong> atrás<br />

(pasillos <strong>de</strong> lados) <strong>de</strong> la iglesia.<br />

Artículos <strong>de</strong> higiene personal en el contenedor<br />

redondo colocado en la parte trasera <strong>de</strong> la<br />

iglesia. Gracias por su ayuda!<br />

Limpieza <strong>de</strong> la nieve<br />

Si algún feligrés esta interesado en hacer un contrato para<br />

la limpieza <strong>de</strong> la nieve en los parqueos y las aceras <strong>de</strong><br />

<strong>Santo</strong> Tomás, Nuestra Señora <strong>de</strong> Lour<strong>de</strong>s y Santa María<br />

<strong>de</strong> los Ángeles para esta temporada <strong>de</strong> invierno por favor<br />

<strong>de</strong> llamar a John Ridge al 617-524-0240<br />

Noviembre mes <strong>de</strong> los fieles difuntos<br />

Todas las Misas <strong>de</strong>l mes <strong>de</strong> Noviembre se celebrarán<br />

por los fieles difuntos <strong>de</strong> nuestra parroquia. Favor <strong>de</strong><br />

tomar un sobre especial y escribir en él los nombres<br />

<strong>de</strong> sus difuntos. Los sobres se colocarán en una canasta<br />

que estará todo el mes sobre el altar. La donación<br />

es voluntaria y muy agra<strong>de</strong>cida.<br />

La Iglesia necesita una aspiradora<br />

Estamos necesitados <strong>de</strong> una aspiradora para<br />

mantener la iglesia limpia para todos nosotros<br />

feligreses. No es necesario <strong>de</strong> que la aspiradora sea<br />

nueva, nosotros aceptamos agra<strong>de</strong>cidamente una<br />

usada que trabaje y que este en buenas<br />

condiciones. Por favor <strong>de</strong> llamar a la rectoría para<br />

su aporte. Gracias a todos por su apoyo siempre.<br />

La Obligación <strong>de</strong>l Domingo<br />

es observar el domingo<br />

como día <strong>de</strong> <strong>de</strong>scanso y renovación,<br />

y para participar en<br />

toda la Misa. Esta es una<br />

obligación solemne, requerida<br />

por el Tercer Mandamiento<br />

<strong>de</strong> Dios. Todo el mundo<br />

<strong>de</strong>bería permitir una hora<br />

completa para la celebración<br />

<strong>de</strong> la Misa (<strong>de</strong>s<strong>de</strong> el inicio <strong>de</strong>l<br />

canto <strong>de</strong> entrada hasta el<br />

final <strong>de</strong>l canto <strong>de</strong> salida) la<br />

Misa no ha terminado en el<br />

tiempo <strong>de</strong> la Comunión!<br />

Gran Colecta Anual<br />

Estimados Feligreses,<br />

Estoy encantado <strong>de</strong> informarle <strong>de</strong> informarle los<br />

avances con respecto a nuestra Gran Colecta<br />

Anual<br />

El total recaudado para la gran colecta anual hasta<br />

el 13 <strong>de</strong> noviembre <strong>de</strong> 2011 es <strong>de</strong> $29,707<br />

dólares, esto también incluye lo recaudado en la<br />

Cena <strong>de</strong>l Pavo el sábado pasado. Gracias a todos<br />

<strong>de</strong> nuevo por venir y participar en este evento.<br />

Como usted sabe la gran colecta anual estará en<br />

curso hasta el final <strong>de</strong>l año. Espero y rezo para<br />

que con la gracia <strong>de</strong> Dios y su ayuda podamos<br />

lograr nuestro objetivo.<br />

Por favor, reciban un sincero agra<strong>de</strong>cimiento y<br />

muchas bendiciones <strong>de</strong> mi parte por su continuo<br />

apoyo.<br />

Gracias otra vez a todos uste<strong>de</strong>s que vinieron y<br />

que participan en este evento.<br />

Si usted no recibió un sobre para la gran colecta<br />

anual por el correo, por favor, recoger uno en la<br />

parte posterior <strong>de</strong> la iglesia.<br />

Usted pue<strong>de</strong> hacer una donación por única vez o<br />

comprometerse a cumplir con su regalo en varios<br />

plazos.<br />

Mientras pasen las semanas, voy a mantenerlos<br />

informados <strong>de</strong> lo cuanto nos estamos acercando<br />

hacia nuestro objetivo con la gran colecta anual.<br />

Dios los bendiga a todos.<br />

Rev. Alonso Macias.<br />

Pastor

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