April 1 and 8 , 2007
Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday

Parish
Worship
Christian Formation
Campus Ministry
Justice & Peace
Community Meetings, Retreats, Etc.
Finances
Readings

Parish

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

“On the night of Passover the angel of death now passes over Egypt and strikes down its firstborn. Liberation is liberation for life. Christ, the firstborn from the dead, takes death upon Himself and, by His Resurrection, shatters death’s power. Death no longer has the last word. The love of the Son proves to be stronger than death because it unites man with God’s love, which is God’s very being. Thus, in the Resurrection of Christ, it is not just the destiny of an individual that is called to mind. He is now perpetually present, because He lives, and He gathers us up, so that we may live: ‘Because I live, you will live also’ (Jn 14:9). In the light of Easter, Christians see themselves as people who truly live. They have found their way out of an existence that is more death than life. They have discovered real life: ‘And this is eternal life: to know you, the One True God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent’ (Jn 17:3).” These are the words of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict, in his powerful book, The Spirit of the Liturgy.

As the most sacred time of the year for us as Catholics is now upon us -- Holy Week, beginning with our celebration of Palm or Passion Sunday and culminating in our joyful celebration of Easter -- I want to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Dominican Community, to wish you and your loved ones every grace and blessing from the Risen Christ. May the New Life of Christ fill your hearts and minds with the knowledge and love of God. May the Light of Christ dispel all darkness from our world and from our hearts. Christ is Risen! Yes, He is truly Risen!

fr Brian, OP

Mass Schedule for Holy Week and Easter:

Monday of Holy Week- 8AM and 7:30PM
Tuesday of Holy Week- 8AM and 7:30PM with Anointing of the Sick
Wednesday of Holy Week- 8AM and 7:30PM
Holy Thursday-7:30PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed
by Adoration until Midnight
Good Friday- 7:30PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Easter Vigil-8:30PM
Easter Sunrise Mass-6:30AM in UVA Amphitheatre
Easter Mass- 10:00AM in U Hall

No Masses are held at St. Thomas on Easter Sunday

All of the names on our prayer list are now posted on the Milagros. If you would like to add or take off a name, please call the Parish Office.

Finances

Parish Center Debt Elimination Campaign

We welcomeCedric Jian Toclay who through Baptism was received into our faith community.

Parish Activities

Parish Pastoral Council Meeting: will be Tues, April 10th, at 6PM. Any interested parishioners are invited to attend. For details call Tony Poehailos at (434) 293-5425. We always welcome your input!

Rice bowl: envelopes are due back, Palm Sunday. Please convert your coin into a check form. Thank you.

Help is Needed: moving items to U Hall on Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday mornings. More info and sign-up sheet in the link.

Habitat For Humanity: Our parish community is beginning a Habitat House this year. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in
organizing the project. If interested, contact Mike at youth@cstone.net.

Think Spring & Mulch: Our annual Youth Ministry Mulch Sale is underway. Mulch will be delivered Sat, April 14. Order Forms are available in the Link under the Youth Ministry bulletin boards. Order EARLY to ensure you can get your mulch this year.

Are You in Need of a Babysitter? CSM will provide a responsible student. For info contact Katie Hildreth: kmh7f@virginia.edu. Families set the rates/hours.

Worship

Contact Marta - 293-8081x18 marta@stauva.org
Brian Sousa - 293-8081x19 music@stauva.org

Liturgical Ministers Schedule: for April is now available. Please see our website or pick up a copy in the Coordinators’ Room.

24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration: Every Wed. in Our Lady's Chapel. We are in urgent need of people to fill the following commitment times: Wed. 12 Noon-1PM and 11 PM -12 Midnight. If you can commit to one of these hours, please contact Lori Donlon 293-3873 lorianned@gmail.com

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: will start on Wednesday, April 11 after the 5:15 PM Mass and continue for nine weeks. All are welcome.

Music Lessons: Anyone interested in taking piano, organ, or voice lessons is encouraged to contact Brian Sousa for more details.

Religious Education/Youth Ministry/Lifeteen

RE Contact Trish Madden – 293-8081 reled@stauva.org
YM Contact Mike School 293 8081x16 youth@stauva.org

www.st-thomas-aquinas.org/Youth..htm

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: for grades K-3 at 9 AM Sunday Mass.

1st Communion Parents: Correction from parent handout: Rehearsal for 1st Communion Liturgy will be Wed, May 2.

EE/EDGE/LT: No class April 1 & 8.

Counselors: needed for Middle School & Vacation Bible School Camps for July 3-Aug 3. Contact Julie Balik at 293-8081x14 or edge@stauva.org for an application. Applications due April 15.

Summer Trips - SIGN UP NOW! LIFE TEEN Camp (Covecrest): June 25-30, Service trip to Cincinnati, Ohio: July 7-14, Steubenville Atlanta: July 19-22. Vacation Bible School & Middle School Camp - July 30-Aug. 3

Monday Night Live: April 2: We'll be hanging out at Cville Coffee (close to McIntire Rd/Rt 250 intersection) for some tasty treats and yummy (decaf) coffee! 7-9PM. (Bring $) April 9: Take a "Wii" break and hang out in the Youth Room. 7-9PM. April 16: Movie night, featuring "The Chronicles of Narnia." 6:30-9PM.

Bowling: No EDGE or LifeTeen Sun, April 1, but meet us for bowling at Keglers from 7-9pm. ($10)

Open Gym: Sat, April 7, at CCS, 7-10 PM for basketball, volleyball, games, mafia, the Wii, and MORE!! FREE, bring friends!

Salvation Army: We need families to sign up to cook and serve dinner from 4-6 PM on the following dates: April 8 (Easter), April 29, May 13 & June 10. If interested in helping contact Patty Wilson at Pwilson@aol.com.

Relay for Life: High School & Middle School youth are invited to join the St. Thomas team, May 12-13. Contact Nate: ngsmit@gmail.com.

ADULT EDUCATION

Interested in becoming Catholic? Know a non-Catholic who would be interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Contact Fr. Dominic (frdominic@stauva.org) for further information.

RCIA: Class --- Holy Week. Next class Wed. April 11—Trinity.

Adult Confirmation: Are you baptized Catholic but never received the Sacrament of Confirmation? Contact Fr. Dominic (frdominic@stauva.org) for info. about confirmation for adults.

Catholicism 101: A study group on our Catechism with video presentations by Fr John Corapi, meets selected Saturdays at 10 AM in the Community Room. Next sessions will be "The Eucharist: Source and Summit" on 21 April and "The Mystery and Worship of the Eucharist" on 5 May. For info contact sackandpam@comcast.net.

Catherine of Siena Lecture: Wed, April 18, 7:30 PM, in the Church to be given by Fr. Thomas McDermott, O.P., on St. Catherine.

Sr. Helen Prejean: will be speaking on the death penalty, at St. Thomas, in the church Thurs, April 26, 7:30 PM. Sr. Helen will be available after her talk to for a book signing.

Women's Little Rock Scripture Study combines personal study, group discussion and prayer to facilitate growth in the Spirit. Join us this winter studying the Book of Isaiah, on Tues, 9-11AM in the Community Room at St. Thomas. Childcare can be made available for a fee. Call Patty Gazewood 973-6802 or gazewood@earthlink.net with any questions.

Justice & Peace
Contact Mary Kirwan-295-1885 W, 295-7950 H kirwanm@adelphia.net
Bridget Davis-964-1127 bnfdavis@cstone.net

Haiti Challenge: As Fr. Brian announced on his return from Haiti, St. Michel's school needs a bit over $32,000 to complete the project. A generous donor will contribute $16,000 if we will match it. We are about half-way there. Mark your contributions: "Haiti Challenge". Thank you very much for your love and generosity.

National Catholic Advocacy Day: Wed, April 18, 9.30AM--2.30M, assembling at St. Peter's Church, 313 Second St., SE, Washington DC. Registration requested by April 11th, $10; form and map available in plastic pocket in church vestibule. For info, contact Michèle Skarvelis of the Peace & Justice Committee, mksprr@msn.com.

Food Collection: During Lent we are collecting for the Emergency Food Bank. Needed: juice concentrate, cereal, rice, peanut butter, macaroni & cheese, canned vegetables, soups, beans, fruit, chicken & tuna.

IMPACT Potluck: Thurs, April 19, 6:30PM at Incarnation. Join other Catholics in C’ville to reflect on our experience at the March 15 meeting, learn about IMPACT's annual cycle, and what our Catholic tradition teaches us about community organizing and the common good, and the CCHD which helps to fund IMPACT.

Books for Prisoners: We are continuing to collect magazines, dictionaries, religious material and good books of fiction for local and state prisons. Collection boxes are located in the Catholic Student Ministry Room. Thank you for your support!

PRO-LIFE

Walk for Life: 2 miles, Sat. April 14, at the Student Activities Building. Participants raise money to benefit PCCV. Pledge forms on the bulletin rack. Contact cvillerespectlife@gmail.com or icx6z@virginia.edu for info.

Respect Life Meeting: Tues, April 3, 11 AM at St. Thomas (downstairs).

Pray to End Abortion: in front of Planned Parenthood on Hydraulic Rd, Wed.-Sat., the days when abortions take place. Contact Nicole: nicole@verners.com or Scarlett at 296-8070.

Campus Ministry

UNDERGRADUATES(CSM)

Kevin Simowitz: kjs5e@virginia.edu
Fr. Luke Clark: lukeop2828@hotmail.com

See our website! For a calendar of all our upcoming events and info to contact Team members:, http://www.student.virginia.edu/~catholic/.

Monday, April 2: There will be an hour of Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel at 3:00PM in remembrance of the second anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II.

Tuesday Supper: Come join our free weekly dinner at 6:00 PM in St. Thomas Hall, whether you have ever been before or not! This is a great first time activity. Please e-mail Lauren at Laurenwalter@virginia.edu with any questions.

Fireside: Every week, we have a small student Mass in the Student Center on the first floor at St. Thomas. Please join us for a relaxed atmosphere for a personalized Mass at 9:00 PM on Thursday night.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

A ministry for young professionals & graduate students ages 21-35 Contact: Rhoda Hernandez - rhodahernandez@gmail.com

Attention grad students and young adults: if you are interested in being more involved with YAM or added to the email list, please contact Rhoda.

Bible Study: Join us as we continue to study about the Acts of the Apostles on Thurs, April 12, from 6-7:30PM in the Community Room. We will not be meeting during Holy Week.

First-Sunday Lunch Out: After the 11:30AM Mass on Sun, Apr 1, we'll meet by the sacristy and head out to lunch at a nearby restaurant. Come on out and meet some folks in YAM!

Saturday Mass & Breakfast: MOVED to Sat, April 21 - join us for Mass at 8:30AM, followed by breakfast! We'll meet in the link after Mass.

Salvation Army Food Bank: Needs help organizing its food bank. Our group will go on Sat mornings,10:30-12:30; other times are also available. Contact Beth at eab7f@virginia.edu.

Charlottesville Catholic School

Phone: 964-0400. Web site at www.cvillecatholic.com

Community Meetings, Retreats, Etc.

The 3rd Annual Merrill Lynch: 3-on-3 for Community basketball tournament is taking place Sat, April 7,10AM-4PM at Washington Park. Entry fee is $25 per team ($35 after April 1). Proceeds benefit Jeffrey's Gifts/UVA Children's Hospital & programs of Children, Youth & Family Services (CYFS). For details, visit www.3on3forCommunity.org. or call 962-2752. Registration deadline is April 5.

The Office of Finance: is searching for a Parish/School Financial Auditor. The selected candidate will be a chief contact with parishes for compliance with established diocesan financial policies, procedures, and practices. Responsibilities include performing audits, preparing detailed reports on findings and making appropriate recommendations. The applicant should have a minimum of a B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and have a CPA certificate. Three years experience in accounting and auditing is required with thorough knowledge of accounting and tax reporting procedures. Additional information on this position is available on the diocesan website (www.richmonddiocese.org). Closing date April 20. E-mail cover letter & diocesan application to dmahanes@richmonddiocese.org, or mail to D. G, Mahanes, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, 811 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220.

Coordinator of Christian Formation:Incarnation, seeks a full-time Minister of Christian Formation Pre-K–10 Grade, including Adult Education & oversight of the Nursery/Childcare. Contact Church of the Incarnation for info.

Dominican Retreat: April 27-29, in McLean, VA Topic: “The Cup of Life, Celebrating Singleness Retreat for Women”. For info Call Kerri 703-405-9666 or Dominican Retreat 703-356-4243.

Centennial Celebration: the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will host a special Mass on April 21, 5:15 PM for all married couples & especially couples that were married at the Cathedral. The liturgy will include a special renewal of vows and blessing. A reception will follow.

Pilgrimage to Italy: Sept 19-29, 2007. Visit Siena, Florence and Rome with Fr. Brian and fellow parishioners. $300.00 deposit due by June 15th. Detailed flyer in link. For info. or to register, contact Marta Brannon 293-8081x18 or marta@stauva.org

Readings for the Week of April 1, 2007

Readings for the Week of April 8, 2007

Congratulations to Trish & Matt Madden on the birth of their son, Colin Michael, born Tuesday, March 27.