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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


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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 />

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xperience Care<br />

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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

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