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We are the faith community of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Derry, New Hampshire, dedicated to continuing the mission of Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic tradition. We proclaim the Good News, using our time, talent and treasure to reach the new, the wandering, the poor and the unloved. United in God, we are committed to growth in faith through worship, spirituality, outreach, education, and fellowship. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and nourished by Word and Eucharist, we seek a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus Christ as we passionately share Christ's love with all people.
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Saint Thomas Aquinas - A Roman Catholic Community News
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August 6-9, 2013
The cost of the trip is $395.00 which includes:
Accommodations base upon double occupancy, two meals a day (breakfast and dinner), coach bus transportation to shrines, services by priests, Mass and rosary every day, taxes and some tips. Bus will depart from Holy Angels Church in Plaistow, NH, Manchester, NH and Saint Mary`s in Claremont, NH. For more information call Corinne Grise at 553-1711 or Juanita Sweet at 826-4486 or email:
edgmary@comcast.net or juanitajoy@comcast.net.
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Join Fr. Chris on the pilgrimage from October 20-29, 2013. Highlights include: Fatima, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Cathedral of Burgos, Monastery of Santa Maria Real de las Huelgas, Lourdes, Grotto of Massabielle, Carcassone, Barcelona and La Sagrada Familia. The price of the trip is, Double: $2849, Single: $3149 and Triple: $3069. Included in the price is 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners. For more information and to register go to:
www.collettevacations.com/link/539594.
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Thoughts for Personal Reflection
For the weekend of May 18 & 19
Acts 2:1-4
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit . .
CCC 951 Within the communion of the Church, the Holy Spirit ?distributes special graces among the faithful of every rank? for the building up of the Church. Now, ?to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.? Take time in prayer this week to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the gift you have been given to build up the Church.
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Last Week`s Collection: $ 6,377.00
Second Collection $ 1,467.00
Ministries of the Franciscan Order
Ascension $ 1,399.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Next weekend`s second collection will be for:
Debt Reduction
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Take a chance to win this big jar of coins. Tickets are on sale in the Friary office until the winner is drawn at next year`s annual cookout. You do not need to be at the cookout to win. Tickets are 1 for $5.00 or 5 for $20.00. Proceeds go toward the debt of the Church.
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The Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Hot Cereals, Hamburger/Tuna and Chicken Helpers, Instant Potatoes, Dry Soup Soups:Chowders/Cream/Broths, Pasta Sides
Canned Meats, Canned Beef/Chicken Stew,
Canned Beans, Canned Raviolis, Canned Chili, Sugar, Oil, Flour, Pancake Mix and Syrup, Evaporate Milk, Ketchup, Mayo, Mustard, Canned Fruit, Instant Milk, Canned Gravy, Kid`s Snacks, Toilet Paper, Tissues, Paper Towels, Dish and Laundry Detergents, Multi Purpose Cleaners,
Shampoo and Conditioner, Deodorants Toothpaste.
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Anyone needing prayers may call the St. Thomas Prayer Line. Call Eileen at 437-7091 with your
prayer requests.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, I have some good but frightening news; we are beginning the repair of the plaster, painting, etc. on Monday. We had the opportunity to start immediately after the consolidation of the walls so I decided to take advantage of this and go forward. The restoration company has promised me that we would be done in just under five weeks. I ask that everyone please be as patient as possible with this process. In the end we will have a beautifully restored church ? a worthy home for Christ our King ? all because of your faith and generosity. All good things take time and effort. This phase will soon be done.
Thank you and God bless you? Fr. Bruce, ofm
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