Bible Study Ministry: Upcoming Meetings

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The Bible Study Ministry invites you to join one of their upcoming meetings. Within a simple structure, we try to better understand the complex word of God.

Every other Wednesday night we read and discuss the upcoming Sunday readings guided by the same three open ended questions. This is a thought provoking, safe, engaging and supportive space that everyone is invited to join!

Joe Turner leads our meetings and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact him at Joseph.wg.turner@gmail.com. We meet in the Parish Center every other Wednesday night from 7pm to 8:30pm. You can bring your own Bible but Joe prints out copies of the readings for our discussions. You do not need to register ahead of time, you only need to bring yourself!

Here is a list of our upcoming meetings, we hope to see you! January 15th, 29th; February 12th, 26th; March 12th, 26th; April 9th, 23rd; May 14th, 28th; June 11th, 25th.

Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

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2025 has been declared a Jubilee (Holy) Year by Pope Francis. We join with the Universal Church in celebrating this year and in doing our part as Catholic Christians to make a difference.

Please see the information regarding this Jubilee Year at the following link. https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom. May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.

May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven.

May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.

Amen

Are you celebrating a milestone marriage anniversary this year?

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Are you celebrating a marriage anniversary milestone this year (1, 5, 10, 25, 40, 50+) years of marriage?

We would love to help you celebrate your marriage milestone with a special Marriage Anniversary Mass on February 9th, 2024, at 10am.

The Anniversary Mass is a special way in which the Church can continue to honor sacramental unions and celebrate couples on their special milestone.

Please email Patrice at patrice.maher@stachurchbloomfield.org or contact the Parish Center by February 7th if you would like to be part of this special celebration.

We look forward to celebrating your special milestone with you!

Our Youth Ministry Leader has been recognized for Exceptional Service

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The Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark has selected Francesca Leite, our Youth Ministry Leader at STA Church, to receive the Saint John Paul II Award.

This award is the highest recognition that the Archdiocese of Newark Office for Youth & Young Adult Ministry bestows on a lay person in Youth Ministry. The Saint John Paul II Award also recognizes those individuals who share their ministry not only with their own parish youth program, but also with the entire Archdiocese as well. The award is given for one’s selfless and dedicated service to youth and youth ministry in the style and spirit of Saint John Paul II.

Please join us in congratulating Francesca!

Learn more about our Youth Ministry by clicking here.

The 7 Key Themes of Catholic Social Teaching: 7 - Care for Creation

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From the Social Concerns Ministry.

Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching: from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops:

THEME 7: CARE FOR CREATION

The Catholic Church proclaims the Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching, the seventh of which is Care for Creation. This theme states that we show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan; it is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God’s creation. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.

For more information about this Theme, please see the Social Concerns Ministry page (stachurchbloomfield.org/social-concerns-ministry)    

2024 Advent and Christmas Schedule

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Advent Confessions will be heard every Saturday at 1:00pm and Monday, 12/16 at 7:00pm or by appointment.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 9th will have masses at 9:00am, 11:30am, and 7:00pm.

Our Annual Christmas Concert featuring the Music Ministry and the Bloomfield Civic Band will be on Saturday, December 7th at 7:00pm.

Simbang Gabi will be celebrated on Friday, December 20th at 7:00pm.

Our Annual Christmas Pageant will be held Sunday, December 15th at 1:30pm

Christmas Eve Masses on Tuesday, December 24th will be held at 4:00pm [Children's Choir], 6:00pm, and 10:00pm [Adult Choir]. 

Christmas Day Masses on Wednesday, December 25th will be held at 8:00am, 10:00am, and 12:00pm.