March 12, 2006 - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
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Bulletin Deadline, Friday <strong>12</strong>:00 noon, in writing<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Office Hours<br />
Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-<strong>12</strong>:00 noon &<br />
1:00-5:00 p.m.<br />
Friday 9:00 a.m.-<strong>12</strong>:00 noon<br />
Religious Book & Gift Shop<br />
Sunday 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jude Library: 214-821-3360, x 284<br />
Sunday 9:30 a.m. - <strong>12</strong>:30 p.m.<br />
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - <strong>12</strong>:00 noon<br />
Parish <strong>St</strong>aff<br />
Mr. Jim Parkerson Business Manager<br />
Mrs. Kathy Baker Admin. Assistant<br />
Mrs. Dianne Dozier Admin. Assistant<br />
Mrs. Cecile Kearney Admin. Assistant<br />
Mrs. Cindy Caviness Bookkeeper<br />
Mr. James Taylor Receptionist,<br />
Facilities Coordinator<br />
Mrs. Mary Xuereb CCD Director<br />
Mr. Michael Lindner Director of Music<br />
Mrs. <strong>St</strong>evie Moon Safe Environment<br />
Fr. Vic Bartolotta Youth Ministry<br />
School Offices<br />
Patrick Magee, Principal<br />
Upper School<br />
3741 Abrams Road, 214-826-0566<br />
Lower School<br />
6255 E. Mockingbird Lane, 469-341-0911<br />
Preschool<br />
214-823-8493<br />
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS<br />
CATHOLIC CHURCH<br />
6306 Kenwood Ave., Dallas, Texas 75214-3018<br />
214-821-3360 • Fax 214-821-5395<br />
Visit Our Website: www.stthomasaquinas.org<br />
Rev. John Libone, Pastor<br />
Rev. Mr. Kenneth Reisor & Rev. Mr. Rick Harrington, Deacons<br />
PARISH SACRAMENTAL SCHEDULE<br />
Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m., <strong>12</strong>:30 , 5:00, 7:30 p.m.<br />
Weekday Masses: 8:00 a.m. - Monday-Friday; 6:15 p.m. - Tuesday & Thursday<br />
Confessions: Tuesday 8:45-9:30 a.m., Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m.,<br />
Saturday 2:45-3:45 p.m.<br />
Eucharistic Adoration: First Fridays after 8:00 a.m. Mass until 11:00 a.m.<br />
IN MEMORIAM Msgr. John T. Gulczynski, Founding Pastor (1947-1989) b. August 26, 1911—d. July 1, 2004<br />
Mater Dei Latin Mass Community: 6:30 a.m., Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m., Saturday<br />
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Altar Society Cathy Grimes-Moore 214-328-51<strong>12</strong><br />
Apostleship of Prayer Salem McLean 214-692-5105<br />
Book Club Sr. M. Rose 214-739-5391<br />
Divorce Recovery Ministry Kathy Michaels Barrett 214-350-5552<br />
Grief Ministry Mary Gilhooly 214-363-8398<br />
Holy Name Society John Campagna 214-739-9271<br />
Knights of Columbus Sam Polak 214-507-2379<br />
Legion of Mary Scott Bracken 214-550-2175<br />
Little Flower Missionary Society Mary Ann Lopresto 214-826-1076<br />
Mothers’ Association Tina Theodore 214-327-9384<br />
Parish Council Terry O’Brien 214-341-3907<br />
Pro-Life Organization David Davidson 214-750-9197<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Vincent de Paul Message Center Help Hotline 214-823-4645<br />
School Advisory Council Tom Marsan 214-642-4241<br />
School Parents’ Assoc. Michelle Priolo 214-739-8789<br />
Boy Scouts Jim Krieger 214-827-1546<br />
Cub Scouts Larry Gray 214-324-3628<br />
Girl Scouts Sandy <strong>St</strong>ansbury 214-824-1998<br />
Scripture <strong>St</strong>udy Louis Freitas 214-340-5692<br />
Senior Club Angela Rust 214-691-7247<br />
STA Booster Club David Baker 214-823-4458<br />
STACS (Singles) Samantha Best 214-801-0737<br />
STA Home Schoolers Marian <strong>St</strong>anzel 214-369-8567<br />
Ushers David Dozier 214-324-3562<br />
Funeral Ushers Bill Luscinskas 214-348-8394<br />
Young Marrieds Jeff & <strong>St</strong>ephanie Hilliard 214-515-5565<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jude Library Sharon Keeler 214-348-9170<br />
WELCOME TO OUR PARISH: You are invited to register and become an active member of our<br />
parish family. Complete a Registration Form (found in the vestibule) and return it to the church<br />
office. You may register if you live outside parish boundaries. Please notify the church office of<br />
changes of address and telephone number.<br />
SICK AND SHUT-INS: Please contact the church office so that arrangements can be made for<br />
them to receive the Sacraments.<br />
BAPTISM: Baptisms are on the first and third Sundays of each month at 2:00 p.m. If not<br />
previously done, parents and godparents are required to attend a Preparation Class, offered on the<br />
SECOND SATURDAY of each month, 10:00 a.m. in <strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room. Call the church office to<br />
make reservations for Baptisms and the Class. Most couples find it more convenient to attend the<br />
class before the birth of the child.<br />
WEDDINGS: Either the bride or groom must be a registered parishioner. Both must be free to<br />
marry in the <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong>. Wedding dates are set at the first meeting with the priest or deacon,<br />
at least six months before the wedding.<br />
NURSERY CARE: Nursery care provided for children, three months to two years old, in Preschool<br />
building during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. To register, call Pauline Mayfield 214-827-5859 or<br />
Becky Reimer 214-823-3239.<br />
COUNSELING: Professional and confidential counseling is offered by Souad Shrime, M.S., L.P.C.,<br />
N.C.C., Professional Counselor. For appointment, call 214-821-3360, ext. 242, or 214-502-8678.<br />
CHOIRS: Anyone interested in participating in any choir may contact Michael Lindner at the<br />
church office for more information.
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong><br />
Dallas, Texas <strong>March</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Mass Intentions<br />
SATURDAY 4:00 pm Frank Priolo <br />
SUNDAY 7:30 am Marie Farfalla <br />
9:00 am People of the Parish<br />
11:00 am Deceased Parishioners and Deceased<br />
Family of Parishioners <br />
<strong>12</strong>:30 pm Marie DiCarlo <br />
4:00 pm Young People of the Parish (Int.)<br />
5:00 pm Helen Dufour Rathbone <br />
7:30 pm Paul Schaefers <br />
MONDAY 8:00 am Rosalie and Anthony A. Ventura (Int.)<br />
TUESDAY 8:00 am Felix & Lucille Rotello <br />
6:15 pm Ella King <br />
WEDNESDAY 8:00 am Sarah & Tony Todora <br />
6:15 pm Pete Pappas <br />
THURSDAY 9:30 am Maria Oddo <br />
6:15 pm Pietro Eustachio, Jr. <br />
FRIDAY 8:00 am Richard Taylor <br />
SATURDAY 4:00 pm Rosemary Rodier LoCascio <br />
SUNDAY 7:30 am Alice Walleck <br />
<strong>12</strong>:30 pm Jim Leach <br />
5:00 pm Pietro Eustachio, Jr. <br />
7:30 pm Mona Wildmon <br />
Parish News<br />
Visits to the Sick<br />
Please let us know when a member is ill or elderly, or in the hospital or<br />
facing surgery. If possible please do not wait until it becomes an<br />
emergency, when a visit and prayer and perhaps the administration of the<br />
Sacrament of the Sick may be appropriate and helpful, so that we can do<br />
our best to attend to the people in need.<br />
In Memoriam<br />
In your charity please pray for the happy repose of the souls of Ralph<br />
Massoud (brother of Carmen Massoud), Patricia Sepulveda (mother of<br />
Maureen Sepulveda), and Chet Gaska.<br />
Lent in Our Parish<br />
During Lent Mass will be celebrated on Wednesdays (in addition to<br />
the regular schedule) at 6:15 p.m., beginning <strong>March</strong> 8; followed by<br />
Confessions until 8:00 p.m. These Confessions are in addition to the<br />
regular schedule of Confessions (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).<br />
NOTE: There will be no other Confessions scheduled for Easter.<br />
<strong>St</strong>ations of the Cross will take place on Fridays at 2:30 p.m. (when<br />
school is in session—no 2:30 p.m. <strong>St</strong>ations on <strong>March</strong> 17) and<br />
at 7:00 p.m.<br />
Weekly Holy Hour Everyone is encouraged to spend a Holy Hour in<br />
prayer in the church once a week for the six weeks of Lent. Please sign<br />
the book in the vestibule when you come for your Holy Hour.<br />
Abstinence from eating meat is to be observed on Good Friday and<br />
all Fridays of Lent by <strong>Catholic</strong>s 14 years of age and older.<br />
Fasting Good Friday is a Fast day—only one full meal is allowed, two<br />
smaller meals are permitted, nothing between meals except liquids, for<br />
all <strong>Catholic</strong>s age 18 until their 60th birthday.<br />
Rice Bowls During Lent, remember those who are less fortunate by<br />
participating in Operation Rice Bowl. Your donations will help to<br />
support the work of <strong>Catholic</strong> Relief Services around the world. We<br />
have a new supply of Rice Bowls available in the vestibule.<br />
The Week Ahead<br />
Sunday, <strong>March</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2006</strong> Second Sunday of Lent<br />
Christ Renews His Parish Men’s Retreat <strong>March</strong> 11 & <strong>12</strong>—<strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall,<br />
Gym, <strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room, <strong>St</strong>. Therese Room, <strong>St</strong>. Matthew Room,<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Maron Room, <strong>St</strong>. Jude Library<br />
NO CCD Classes today, <strong>March</strong> <strong>12</strong>—CCD will resume on <strong>March</strong> 19<br />
Holy Name Sunday & Girl Scout Sunday<br />
Girl Scout Cookie Sale<br />
9:00 am Girl Scout Sunday Mass & Breakfast—<strong>Church</strong>, Cafeteria<br />
10:00 am Adult Education The Passion Narratives—Drama Room<br />
3:00 pm Family Eucharistic Adoration—<strong>Church</strong><br />
4:00 pm Mass for Young People & Youth Group—Lower School<br />
6:00 pm Men's CRHP Meeting—<strong>St</strong>. Maron Room<br />
Monday, <strong>March</strong> 13<br />
No classes STA School Spring Break<br />
2:00 pm STA Home Schoolers—<strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room<br />
6:30 pm <strong>St</strong>. Vincent de Paul Society—<strong>St</strong>. Matthew Room<br />
6:30 pm Alhambra—Cafeteria<br />
7:00 pm CRHP Continuation Committee—<strong>St</strong>. Maron Room<br />
7:00 pm Our Lady of Victory Circle—<strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room<br />
Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 14<br />
No classes STA School Spring Break<br />
10:00 am Fr. John’s A.M. Scripture <strong>St</strong>udy for Women—<strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room<br />
1:00 pm Our Lady’s Altar Society <strong>March</strong> Meeting—<strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall<br />
2:00 pm Lector Training—<strong>Church</strong><br />
6:00 pm Fr. John’s P.M. Scripture <strong>St</strong>udy for Women—<strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room<br />
6:30 pm Safe Environment Awareness Session—Drama Room<br />
7:00 pm Evening Rosary—<strong>Church</strong><br />
7:00 pm Legion of Mary—<strong>St</strong>. Jude Library<br />
8:00 pm Safe Environment ID Pictures & Interviews—<strong>St</strong>. Jude Library<br />
7:15 pm Little Rock Scripture <strong>St</strong>udy—Cafeteria<br />
Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 15<br />
No classes STA School Spring Break<br />
7:00 pm Women’s CRHP Meeting—<strong>St</strong>. Maron Room<br />
7:30 pm Adult Education Deacon Ken’s Holy Land Presentation—Drama Room<br />
Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 16<br />
No classes STA School Spring Break<br />
6:45 am Men's Prayer Group—<strong>St</strong>. Maron Room<br />
6:30 pm Fr. John’s Scripture <strong>St</strong>udy for Singles—<strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room<br />
7:30 pm RCIA—<strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall<br />
Friday, <strong>March</strong> 17<br />
No classes STA School Spring Break<br />
9:00 am Mothers’ Rosary—<strong>Church</strong><br />
10:00 am Little Rock Scripture <strong>St</strong>udy—<strong>St</strong>. Maron Room<br />
7:00 pm <strong>St</strong>ations of the Cross—<strong>Church</strong><br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 18<br />
Christ Renews His Parish Retreat for Women, <strong>March</strong> 18 & 19—<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall, Gym, <strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room, <strong>St</strong>. Therese Room,<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Matthew Room, <strong>St</strong>. Maron Room, <strong>St</strong>. Jude Library<br />
8:15 am Jazzercize—Drama Room<br />
Pray for the Sick<br />
Please pray for those who are ill: Nicole Schorr, Regina Smith,<br />
Bocre Ghebrehiwet, Pat Hansen, Lloyd Simoneaux, John Everett, Ross<br />
Rener, Jovan Raskovic, Willella Aikin, Jane Davis, Ireta and Lisle Yarns,<br />
Bob Dewberry, Lucille Koegl, Dorothy Jones, Maxine Satarino, Alexander<br />
Podeszwa, Marianne and Albert DiSalvatore, Marlene Lancione, Margaret<br />
Miellmier, Dinah Dewberry, Helen Eaton, Joe Valek, Alice Richards, Jack<br />
Smith, John Benedetto, Michael Colgin, Chase Anderson, Joe Miranda.<br />
Second Collection This Weekend<br />
There will be a special second collection taken up at all Masses this<br />
weekend for the STA <strong>Aquinas</strong> Emergency Tuition/STA School fund.<br />
Thank you for your generosity.
Annual Fund 2005-<strong>2006</strong><br />
Our community has made a commitment to educate each child in the<br />
parish who wishes to attend STA School. Tuition rates for the school<br />
are kept as low as possible in order to give parish families the<br />
opportunity to provide a quality <strong>Catholic</strong> education for their children.<br />
Fundraising makes up the difference between the actual cost of<br />
educating a child at STA and tuition cost, an<br />
annual variance which is $1,275 for the first<br />
child and $3,250 for two children. The STA<br />
Annual Fund allows contributors to select<br />
from four fund designations: Unrestricted,<br />
Faculty Development and Compensation,<br />
8 th Grade Class Gift, and the Monsignor<br />
John T. Gulczynski Endowment Fund. Your<br />
Annual Fund dollars have enabled us to<br />
accommodate the growing needs of the<br />
parish, enrich our curriculum, expand our<br />
faculty’s talents and improve facilities and<br />
school programs. Your gifts directly benefit<br />
the children of this parish each day. Please<br />
support our school through your tax-deductible gift to the Annual<br />
Fund. Pledge cards are in your Annual Fund brochure, or available on<br />
the school website www.staschool.org through the Development link.<br />
You may also mail a check directly to the STA Annual Fund,<br />
3741 Abrams Rd., Dallas, Texas, 75214, Attn: Development Office.<br />
With your help, we will continue to provide our parish children with<br />
more than an education; we’ll provide them with a better foundation for<br />
life. For further information please call Joyce Limber at 214-286-4763.<br />
CRHP Retreat is This Weekend—<br />
Please Respect The Privacy of The Participants<br />
The Mens’ Christ Renews His Parish Weekend is this weekend,<br />
<strong>March</strong> 11/<strong>12</strong>. To ensure privacy to the participants of the Retreat please do<br />
not walk through the <strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall when coming to Mass. The Gym, and<br />
all the meeting rooms off the Hall will be closed. Thank you for<br />
your cooperation.<br />
Girl Scout Cookies<br />
Girl Scouts will be selling cookies after Masses this weekend. Please<br />
contact Annie Ideker 214-340-7948 or Sandy <strong>St</strong>ansbury 214-824-1998 if<br />
you need any cookies.<br />
Please be Courteous When Parking for Mass, etc.<br />
We have received complaints from neighbors whose driveways have been<br />
blocked on Sunday, by people coming to Mass, or other activities here at<br />
STA. Please be vigilant in your courtesy of our neighbors and avoid<br />
getting a ticket or having your car towed.<br />
Youth News<br />
IT’S A FREE FOR ALL is the theme of today’s YOUTH<br />
PROGRAM from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Lower School for all<br />
students in grades 5-<strong>12</strong>. Special for today: Games, prizes and food.<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS: JUNIOR HIGH (7 TH /8 TH grades) LOCKIN<br />
COMING IN APRIL. Watch for details.<br />
NOTE: We WILL BE MEETING the Sunday after spring break<br />
(<strong>March</strong> 19 th ) for our regular program.<br />
THANKS FOR ALL who participated in Saturday’s Senior High<br />
Lockin.<br />
We are still looking for ADULT VOLUNTEERS. Call Fr. Vic if you<br />
can help @ 214-324-3607 ext. 333.<br />
Second Sunday of Lent<br />
Today’s Liturgical Ministers<br />
Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers<br />
Saturday, <strong>March</strong> 11, <strong>2006</strong>:<br />
4:00 pm Vincent deLara Kim Campise Cecilia Ibarra<br />
Reginal Boudreaux Frank Campsie Anthony Campise<br />
Lucy Rose Campise Renato deLara<br />
Sunday, <strong>March</strong> <strong>12</strong>:<br />
7:30 am Men’s CRHP Mass Deacon Reisor Christina Lucio<br />
Zach Jekot Dennis Walo Elizabeth Jekot<br />
Jeff Kuntz Sam Byrne<br />
9:00 am <strong>St</strong>udent Readers Deacon Reisor Elizabeth Marhanka<br />
Grace Davidson Joseph Davidson<br />
Lynne Dismukes Kevin Blonien<br />
11:00 am Micki Conway Deacon Harrington Jimmy Meara<br />
Mary Buechler Mersini Blanchard Andrew Herzog<br />
Maureen Sorrells Cameron Collins<br />
<strong>12</strong>:30 pm Frances Ballard Elizabeth Watts Michael Mendoza<br />
Laura Hughey Carole Hill Patrick Donovan<br />
Julia Murad Emily Galvin<br />
5:00 pm Jay Wimmer John Gilhooly Luke Packard<br />
<strong>St</strong>uart Mut Mary Gilhooly Nathan Packard<br />
Robert <strong>St</strong>orey Charlie DiCarlo<br />
7:30 pm Dick Gunst Ann Gunst Andrew Patterson<br />
Tom Hayden Jerry Lerner Landrieux Harrah<br />
Ann Lerner William Loux-Wallace<br />
Parish Financials<br />
Last Weekend, <strong>March</strong> 4 & 5, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Attendance: 3,537<br />
Collection: $35,839.45<br />
Debt Reduction: $11,787.44<br />
Total: $47,626.89<br />
2nd Collection Black & Indian Missions: $1,517.00<br />
Contribution <strong>St</strong>atements<br />
<strong>St</strong>atements for 2005 <strong>Church</strong> contributions will be mailed upon written<br />
request to the parish business office.<br />
Your Contributions are Very Important !<br />
Lower School...<strong>St</strong>ill Work to do<br />
With pledges received this week for $6,000 from our fellow<br />
parishioners, our total raised is now $424,735 towards our $1.4 million<br />
goal. Many thanks to those who have made these gifts and pledges.<br />
Your gifts are very important! Please help us with this last<br />
part of our task!<br />
If you have not had the<br />
CAPITAL<br />
CAPAIGN<br />
opportunity to make a pledge, you can do<br />
so by making a Sustaining Parishioner<br />
Pledge of $3,000 for the next 3 years, or<br />
a Sustaining School Family Pledge of<br />
$5,000 for the next 3 years.<br />
If you have already pledged,<br />
get involved even more—extend your pledge for one more year to<br />
assist in completing our Capital Campaign. Please take a pledge card<br />
and indicate that.<br />
Your prayers and material support are essential. Please pray<br />
for our success, and please pray for all who have given so much of<br />
their time and effort.<br />
—Father John
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong><br />
Dallas, Texas <strong>March</strong> <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2006</strong><br />
Adult Education<br />
The Passion Narratives: Gospel by Gospel presented by<br />
Ms. Angeline Hubert from the Institute of Religious and Pastoral<br />
<strong>St</strong>udies. SUNDAYS, <strong>March</strong> <strong>12</strong>, 19, 26 in the Drama Room,<br />
following the 9:00 a.m. Mass. We would like to have an idea of how<br />
many might be attending, so if you would go to our website at<br />
www.stthomasaquinas.org and sign up, we would be most grateful.<br />
“I Walked Where He Walked!”<br />
A presentation of Deacon Ken’s Trip to the Holy Land<br />
As many of you know, thanks to our STA Knights of<br />
Columbus, I recently had the awesome experience of going on a<br />
pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It was indeed a profound experience, and<br />
as part of our Adult Education Program, I would very much like to<br />
share that experience with you. I will attempt to convey some of the<br />
incredible and ministry-changing events of our journey. The presentation<br />
continues at 7:30 each Wednesday evening (<strong>March</strong> 15, 22 & 29) in<br />
the Drama Room in the School. Fr. John will be celebrating Mass at<br />
6:15 p.m. each Wednesday of Lent, so you might want to begin the<br />
evening by joining us for Mass.<br />
In Power Point format, I’ll show many of the pictures that<br />
I took including Elijah’s cave, the Basilica of the Annunciation in<br />
Nazareth, the birthplace of John the Baptist, the birthplace of Jesus in<br />
Bethlehem, various sights along the Sea of Galilee, the Garden of<br />
Gethsemane, Golgotha, the empty tomb and the <strong>Church</strong> of the Holy<br />
Sepulcher, and many, many others.<br />
In keeping with the Lenten season, however, the<br />
presentations will not be just pictures and narrative. As we walk our<br />
Lenten journey, we will pray the Scriptures associated with the<br />
corresponding events of Jesus’ life. My prayer is that you will have a<br />
touching spiritual Lenten experience of the reality of the life and death<br />
and resurrection of Jesus.<br />
We would like to have an idea of how many might attend, so<br />
please go to our website at www.stthomasaquinas.org and sign up.<br />
Have a blessed and holy Lent, and I hope to see you on Wednesday.<br />
Deacon Ken Reisor<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Jude Library Closed for CRHP Retreats<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Jude Library will be closed for the CRHP retreats of <strong>March</strong> 11-<strong>12</strong><br />
and <strong>March</strong> 18-19. If you have any items to return, please use the book drop<br />
located in <strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall on days other than the retreat days.<br />
Lector Training Class<br />
Deacon Ken will have one more meeting, Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 14 at 2:00 p.m.<br />
in the church, for training of new Lectors and re-commissioning of veteran<br />
ones. Parishioners who would like to serve in this capacity must be<br />
practicing <strong>Catholic</strong>s, registered in the parish for at least six months, and be<br />
screened according to the Safe Environment Program of our Parish.<br />
Both veteran and new participants need to attend one class if they are a<br />
Lector, or would like to become a Lector.<br />
Parish Social Next Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 19<br />
The Holy Name Society invites everyone to the Parish Social, for coffee,<br />
doughnuts and juice in the School Cafeteria after 9 am Mass, next Sunday.<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Vincent de Paul Society thanks all of you for<br />
your donations to the poor box during the month of<br />
February. Your generous donations totaled $1175.50. The<br />
poor box is located in the back of the church.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong> - Preschool Round-up<br />
Please join us for a Preschool Round-up on Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 26, 10 a.m.noon<br />
at the STA Preschool. <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong> Preschool offers PK3 and<br />
PK4 classes in a variety of weekday combinations, as well as <strong>St</strong>ay and<br />
Play options for children who are 3, 4 or 5 by September 1. Our talented<br />
and experienced preschool faculty will be on hand to lead tours of the<br />
classrooms and answer any questions you may have. Refreshments,<br />
balloons and more will be available! Also, bring your little ones by to see<br />
our surprise guest visitor! The Preschool is located south of the<br />
gymnasium and next to the playground. Call Margaret <strong>St</strong>ubbs, Preschool<br />
Director, at 214-823-8493 with any questions.<br />
Safe Environment Awareness Training Sessions<br />
For NEW volunteers ONLY:<br />
Family of Faith Awareness Session 6:30-8:00pm <strong>St</strong>. Maron Room<br />
ID Badges/Interviews 8:00-8:30pm <strong>St</strong>. Jude Library<br />
If you have a RED badge, please DO NOT attend this session. Letters<br />
are going out with the dates, times and locations of Annual Awareness<br />
Update sessions.<br />
Children’s Garden Memorial Bricks<br />
Loved ones wishing to remember a child who has passed away can do so<br />
by ordering a memorial brick to be placed in the STA Children's Garden.<br />
Cost for the brick is $75. Order forms may be picked up from the school<br />
office, church rectory and vestibule. For questions, please call Connie<br />
Wentz at 214-319-8910. The deadline for placing the order is Wednesday,<br />
April <strong>12</strong>, <strong>2006</strong>.<br />
Our Lady’s Altar Society<br />
Join Our Lady’s Altar Society Tuesday, <strong>March</strong> 14 in the<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall at 1:00 p.m. Put on your green and join us in<br />
celebrating <strong>St</strong>. Patrick’s Day—Brownie Shytles and Ye Olde<br />
Merrie Players revisit OLAS to play Irish music.<br />
Refreshments will follow. Please note this meeting is on the SECOND<br />
Tuesday of the month.—OLAS members, if you haven’t received your<br />
2005-<strong>2006</strong> Membership Directory & Yearbook, copies are available in<br />
the Gift Shop.<br />
STA Mother’s Association<br />
Annual Fashion Show! Wednesday, <strong>March</strong> 22—7 pm—<strong>St</strong>. Anne Hall<br />
Come view the latest Spring fashions, modeled by your friends, of course!<br />
Who knows, maybe even your better half?! Harold’s of Highland Park<br />
Village and Flirt on McKinney are our featured boutiques! If hipness<br />
counts, please mark your calendar.—Children's Portraiture by Glenda is<br />
back in time for Spring! Beautiful portraits of your family captured in<br />
Black & White. Glenda generously donates a percentage to the STA<br />
Mothers' Association. The dates are April 22 & 23. Sitting Fees are $75 -<br />
Children / $150 Family. To schedule a sitting or if you have questions,<br />
please contact Cathy Ranspot at 214-696-0478 or catranspot@yahoo.com.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> Singles (STACS)<br />
Join STACS at this month's Theology on Tap, to hear Fr. Alphonse<br />
Nazzaro who will speak at 7:00 p.m. at The Tipperary Inn (Skillman and<br />
Live Oak). Come at 6:30 for Socializing. Father John's Prayer Group for<br />
Singles continues in the <strong>St</strong>. Joseph Room on Thursday, <strong>March</strong> 16 at 6:30<br />
(new time during Lent) for study of each Sunday's upcoming Gospel and<br />
readings. Check out Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art on Friday,<br />
<strong>March</strong> 17 from 6-11 pm. www.dallasmuseumofart.org. Call Rosa to<br />
RSVP! 214-415-1844. Pick up a <strong>March</strong> newsletter and calendar of events<br />
in the church vestibule. For more information about STACS. call Mark<br />
Pittard (972.492.6263), Membership Coordinator or Samantha Best<br />
(214.801.0737) President
How Did the Knights of Columbus Get <strong>St</strong>arted?<br />
In 1881, life for most <strong>Catholic</strong>s in the United <strong>St</strong>ates was full of hardship<br />
and struggle. It was in that year that a small group of men met in the basement<br />
of <strong>St</strong>. Mary's <strong>Church</strong> in New Haven, Connecticut. Called together by<br />
their 29-year-old parish priest, Fr. Michael J. McGivney, these men formed<br />
a fraternal society that today numbers over 1.6 million members and is the<br />
world's largest <strong>Catholic</strong> family fraternal service organization. These men<br />
were bound together by the ideal of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer<br />
of the Americas, the one whose hand brought Christianity to the New<br />
World. Their efforts came to fruition with the incorporation of the Knights<br />
of Columbus on <strong>March</strong> 29, 1882. If you are a practical <strong>Catholic</strong> man at<br />
least 18 years of age, then you should consider joining the K of C. The K<br />
of C is an organization of <strong>Catholic</strong> men dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity,<br />
patriotism, and family life.<br />
WHY JOIN?: http://www.kofc.org/about/join/index.cfm<br />
** First Degree Ceremony ** - for new members -<br />
Monday, <strong>March</strong> 20, <strong>2006</strong> 7:00 p.m. STA School Cafeteria.<br />
If you are interested in joining, can attend the First Degree on <strong>March</strong> 20<br />
or have questions, please contact Joe Ford at 214-437-0321 or<br />
(josephwford@sbcglobal.net).<br />
Natural Family Planning Classes<br />
Modern Natural Family Planning, based on comprehensive scientific<br />
research, is healthy and marriage building. A series of classes on the<br />
highly effective Billings Method will begin on Sunday, April 2 at<br />
STA. For more information or to register, call Mary Huntress<br />
at 214-341-3607.<br />
Second Sunday of Lent<br />
Out of Parish<br />
The Bishop’s 13th Annual <strong>Catholic</strong> Pro-Life Dinner<br />
The event, benefiting the <strong>Catholic</strong> Pro-Life Committee, the Respect Life<br />
Ministry of the Diocese of Dallas, will begin at 5:30 pm <strong>March</strong> 25, at the<br />
Hilton Anatole Hotel, with Silent Auction (new this year) and Exhibits,<br />
6:30 p.m. seated dinner. Keynote Speaker will be Michael Medved. Credit<br />
card reservations may be made by phone 972-267-LIFE (972-267-5433) or<br />
online at www.prolifedallas.org.<br />
The Great Knights of Columbus Council #799 Fish Fry &<br />
Corned Beef & Cabbage on <strong>St</strong>. Patrick’s Day Dinner<br />
Fridays 5:30 pm-8:00 pm—$8—in the main hall. Proceeds benefit<br />
K of C Charity Fund. Fried catfish, Cole slaw, French fries, hush<br />
puppies, coffee or tea. Desserts and other beverages available.<br />
Come see old friends and make new ones at our Council Hall, 10110<br />
Shoreview Road—214-348-7940.<br />
Our Bishop has issued a dispensation to Council #799 to serve corned<br />
beef and cabbage on Friday, <strong>March</strong> 17, <strong>St</strong>. Patricks’s Day. Corned<br />
beef and cabbage will be served in the lounge. Both start at 5:30 p.m.<br />
Tea Luncheon Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday Buffet 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $8
WILLEFORD<br />
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F L O O R S E R V I C E<br />
Sand & Refinish Specialist<br />
Install • Clean & Wax • Repair<br />
Old World Handscrape<br />
Mark Willeford•Sara Willeford<br />
Parishioners<br />
TUAN TRAN, DDS<br />
Parishioner<br />
214-824-1166 5510 Abrams Road, Suite 104 (214) 363-1415<br />
PARKIT<br />
MARKET<br />
Liquor • Keg Beer<br />
Margarita Machines<br />
Co2 Refills<br />
www.theparkitmarket.com<br />
214-363-4907<br />
4724 Greenville Ave.<br />
Quality Foods<br />
Since 1993<br />
Janis Estrada<br />
Parishioner<br />
6918 Snider Plaza<br />
214-360-0311<br />
PERRY GUEST REALTORS<br />
Serving the Lakewood Area<br />
For Over 30 Years<br />
Paul <strong>St</strong>anzel Cell: 469-438-7311<br />
&<br />
xperience Care<br />
You Can Trust. Since 1987<br />
4130 Abrams Rd. @ Mockingbird 7615 Campbell Rd. @ Coit<br />
SE corner NW corner<br />
214-827-1900 972-380-0222<br />
IMAGE DENTAL<br />
Debbie Schirico<br />
Audiologist/Owner<br />
GREG KIMBER<br />
Commercial & Residential Local & Out-of-<strong>St</strong>ate Moves<br />
Packing & Crating • Free Estimates • Major Credit Cards<br />
TXDOT5472939C 214-828-1175<br />
Buying or Selling a Home?<br />
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CHRISTOPHER DAYTON MILLER<br />
214-914-0421<br />
214-914-0421<br />
David Griffin & Co. Realtors<br />
Irish Rain<br />
Landscaping & Sprinkler Systems<br />
214-827-7446<br />
<strong>St</strong>eaks, Seafood & Pasta<br />
Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch<br />
Salvatore Gisellu<br />
Parishioner<br />
2723 Elm <strong>St</strong>. • 214-653-3949<br />
CAMPAGNA<br />
AND ASSOCIATES REALTORS<br />
Buy, Sell or Lease<br />
Your Residential Specialist<br />
Anthony J. Campagna, Sr.<br />
726 Paulus 214-823-9080<br />
FRESH SEAFOOD<br />
MARKET<br />
Open Sundays<br />
(214) 691-2369<br />
11661 Preston Rd. & Forest Lane<br />
Newborn-1½ Years: Music, Movement & Sign Language Classes<br />
Children 1½ -7 Years: Music & Movement Classes<br />
Children 6 & Older: Piano & Guitar Lessons & Classes<br />
Lisa Muratore, Parishioner<br />
214.680.SING (7464) Programs at STA & other locations www.soundsteps.com<br />
Roses & More<br />
www.rosesandmoreflorist.com<br />
All Occasion Floral Arrangements, Plants, Balloons<br />
& Gift Baskets • Authorized Girl Scout Retailer<br />
4724 Greenville Ave. 214-361-6991<br />
THE WRIGHT FIRM, L.L.P.<br />
ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS<br />
Wills & Probate • Civil Trial • Business Law<br />
thewrightfirmllp.com 214.780.9696<br />
NOT CERTIFIED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION<br />
The<br />
for Wrecks<br />
General & Cosmetic Dentistry<br />
Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry<br />
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS<br />
Care for the Whole Family<br />
Tooth Whitening • Cosmetic Bonding<br />
Veneers • Implant Restorations<br />
Comprehensive Treatment<br />
Crowns • Bridges<br />
6757 Arapaho at Meadowcreek<br />
call for an appointment 972-385-DENT (385-3368)<br />
SPARKMAN/CRANE<br />
10501 Garland Rd. • 214-327-8291<br />
SPARKMAN/HILLCREST<br />
7405 W. Northwest Hwy. • 214-363-5401<br />
FUNERAL HOMES • CEMETERY • FLORAL SHOP<br />
Mike Xuereb, Parishioner<br />
www.michaelsrealty.netreal.net 214-821-5800<br />
Since 1947 Barbara Durso, M.D., F.A.A.P.<br />
214-821-3856<br />
3930 Main <strong>St</strong>reet<br />
Dianna Drury, Parishioner • Clay Drury<br />
Hartmann Travel, Inc.<br />
Monica Shaw<br />
972-392-9797<br />
www.hartmanntravel.com<br />
travelinfo@hartmanntravel.com<br />
Home Working Repair<br />
& Remodeling<br />
Quality Work For A Lasting Impression<br />
972-392-9007 • Tom Finch • 214-908-2493(Cell)<br />
Robert Elrich, Senior Loan Officer<br />
Weekend & Evening Appointments Available<br />
(214) 632-8256<br />
Email:JodyLarsen3@aol.com<br />
Jody DiSalvatore Larsen<br />
REALTOR ~ Parishioner<br />
2010 Skillman 214-478-8400<br />
JOHN GRINALDI, D.D.S.<br />
BARRIER PEST CONTROL<br />
General Pest Treatment $44.95<br />
Fred E. Maceda ~ Certified Applicator<br />
(214) 887-<strong>12</strong>10 (972) 889-PEST<br />
SCHORR<br />
LAW FIRM<br />
ATTORNEYS<br />
A Professional Corporation<br />
Parishioner of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Thomas</strong> <strong>Aquinas</strong><br />
972-226-8860<br />
Melissa Todora<br />
YOUR HANDS ON REALTOR ®<br />
Mobile: (214) 674-7255<br />
www.kwelite.com<br />
8201 Preston Rd., <strong>St</strong>e. 265<br />
Michael’s Realty<br />
Real Estate Sales, Leasing, Management<br />
Parishioner<br />
Larry Gray, M.D.<br />
WOODHILL PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES<br />
8335 Walnut Hill Ln., #220 214-696-0222<br />
ORTHODONTICS<br />
(For Children & Adults)<br />
Patrick R. Brady, D.D.S., M.S.<br />
Nathan P. Harris, D.D.S., M.S.D.<br />
Parishioner<br />
(214) 528-6116<br />
25 Highland Park Village, #202 (Mockingbird & Preston)<br />
www.hp.smiles.com<br />
Buying, Selling, or Refinancing<br />
your Residential or Investment<br />
Property?<br />
Our Personal Attention to your<br />
needs makes a Difference!<br />
Professional Real Estate Services<br />
214-866-0015<br />
For Mosquito Control<br />
Irish Mist<br />
214-221-7879<br />
DALLAS • PARK CITIES<br />
C.C. Young<br />
A Multi-Service Retirement Community<br />
Kent L. Shields - Parishioner<br />
4847 W. Lawther Dr., <strong>St</strong>e. 100 214-827-8080