April 15, 2007
Second Sunday of Easter

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

Parish

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

A hearty “Congratulations!” to all of our juniors in high school (and a few others thrown in for good measure) who are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation here at St Thomas this Sunday at 2 PM from Bishop DiLorenzo! And a sincere “Thank you” to Mike School, our parish Youth Minister, and to the Small Group leaders this year who worked so closely with our Confirmandi to get them ready for the Sacrament.

I also want to take a moment to reiterate my thanks to all who worked so hard to make our Holy Week and Easter Triduum celebrations here in the parish so memorable. To Marta Brannon, our Director of Worship, and her entire crew of fellow workers, including Dr Jack Vogeley, the Donlon and Walker families, and all the volunteers who stepped forward to help in the planning and organizing of our various liturgies. To Fr Luke for organizing all the Altar Servers and contributing to the dignity and solemnity of our celebrations, to Fr Dominic for the great job he did in leading this year’s RCIA program, and to Brian Dean Sousa and those who played and sang for providing all of the beautiful music selections for our various celebrations. And to you the parishioners of St Thomas for your contributions towards Easter flowers and your ongoing support of the various ministries of the parish, thank you! A parishioner who was away from St Thomas for Palm Sunday got back to the parish and said to me in an e-mail “I realized once again how lucky we are at St. Thomas after being in __ for the weekend. Not that Palm Sunday was bad or the preaching unorthodox--it just pales in comparison.” Kind words, and if they are true, it’s only due to the very hard work of a lot of different people.

fr Brian, OP

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

Parish Activities

Blood Drive - Give a little & Save a Life! Sun April 29, 8:30AM – 1PM in the St. Thomas CSM room. Sign ups in the Link April 14,15 & 21,22 & 28, or by e-mail at jpf3p@virginia.edu, phone 243-8801, or online at www.vadonor.com Sponsor code: aquinas. Walk-ins are always welcomed!

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.

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

24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration: Come Let Us Adore Him! Every Wednesday/Thursday in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. If you are able to commit to an hour before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, contact Lori Donlon (293-3873/lorianned@gmail.com).

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: on Wednesday, after the 5:15 PM Mass. All are welcome.

Second Concert: in our free Saint Thomas Concert Series will host pianist Krysta Hawkley, this Sun, April 15, at 7PM. She will play a concert of left hand piano repertoire. Also, violinist Ross Goodwin, a second year student at UVA will be performing Franz Shubert’s Sonatina Op. 137 #1 with Brian Sousa, our Music Director. Please join us for this special event.

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:

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

Summer Trips: Sign up now! LifeTeen 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 23: 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. April 30: Putt Putt Golf! (On Rio Rd.) 7-9PM. Bring $.

UVA Men's Lax Game: Sat, April 21, #3 UVA takes on Dartmouth. We'll meet & tailgate at St. Thomas 12 PM, and head over to the game! Bring $.

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:St. Catherine Lecture

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: The bi-parish Haiti meeting will be at Holy Comforter this Sunday at 1:30 PM. All are welcome.

Haiti: used soccer shoes (all sizes) and new socks are being collected. A collection box will be under the Haiti table until 4/22 & will be sent 4/28.

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.

Haiti: Longaberger Basket/Product sale: Sat, April 28 & Sun, April 29 after Masses in St Thomas Hall. 70% of sales benefit St Michel’s in Haiti and 10% benefits an orphanage for the severely handicapped in Bosnia.

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: Thank you very much for the donations to the Emergency Food Bank! During Lent St Thomas Aquinas donated over 150 bags of food! This month we will be having a grocery bag collection for Holy Comforter food pantry. See this week’s bulletin insert for details!

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!

Blind Parishioner Needs a Ride to Sunday Mass: Please call the parish office if you can help.

PRO-LIFE

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/.

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 19, 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 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.

Padre Pio: Miracle Man: the movie will be shown on Friday, April 20: at 7PM at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, in Palmyra. This is a powerful dramatic portrayal of the humble Franciscan friar and modern-day saint who bore the stigmata - the wounds of Christ. Bring your family and friends! Don't miss this opportunity to gather for fellowship, entertainment, refreshments and to be inspired by the amazing life of Padre Pio, seen for the first time ever on the "big screen"! Ignatius books and DVDs will be available for purchase and proceeds will benefit the Religious Education Program. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information contact the Parish Office at 434-589-5201 or Dianna Williams at 434-589-5405.

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.

Charlottesville Catholic School: invites you to a Community Celebration of their 10th Anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving followed by a Family Picnic with fun and games for all. Sat, April 21 at 2 PM, on the school grounds at 1205 Pen Park Rd. Catered by Big Jim's Barbeque. RSVP by April 6 if you would like to reserve a meal for your family at $10 per adult, $5.50 per child. Payment is required in advance. Call 964-0400.
CCS: is now accepting reservations for their 11th Annual Gala Auction, Fri, April 27, at John Paul Jones Arena! Tickets are $35.00 & include silent and live auctions, raffles, heavy hors d'oeuvres, White Hall wine, dancing and a live performance by Metanoia. To print an RSVP go to cvillecatholic.org/auction or call 964-0400. Coming soon: online bidding!

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.

American Cancer Society Women's Golf Challenge: teams forming now! Monday June 4th at Old Trail, $125.00 per person, includes fees, cart and meals. Contact the ACS Office, 978-7423 for details.

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

Office of Pastoral Planning: seeks a research analyst to be responsible for collecting, organizing and analyzing data for planning purposes and other materials and resources as needed in order to communicate with diocesan employees, pastors, and parishioners. The selected candidate must be a self-starter, be detail oriented, able to set priorities and meet deadlines, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. A Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Geography or a related field is required. Additional information on this position is available on the diocesan website (www.richmonddiocese.org). The closing date is April 30, 2007. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and diocesan application to dmahanes@richmonddiocese.org, or mail to D.G. Mahanes, Director of Human Resources, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, 811 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220.

Readings for the Week of April 15, 2007