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.

Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 15th at 1:30pm

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The 2024 Christmas Pageant will take place on Sunday, December 15th at 1:30pm. Join the youth of the parish as they reenact the Gospel account of Jesus’ birth through story and song.

Admission is free. Attendees are kindly asked to consider a freewill donation toward costumes and props to support the future of this special ministry.

If you have a child between the ages of 3-12, you may sign them up before December 1st via Google Form only. Please click here to be taken to the online form.

Help Needed With Christmas Decorations

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Helpers are needed to set up our exquisite Christmas decorations! It’s that time of year to enjoy all the Christmas season brings, including beautiful lights, trees, and flowers. It can’t be done without the effort of volunteers every year. Please consider giving of your time to help make it possible.

Setup will commence at church on Saturday, December 14th To get involved, please contact the parish center.

Are you unavailable or not able-bodied, but wanting to help? Please consider a donation to help offset the cost. Click here to make an online donation, or leave your donation in the basket at mass labeled “Christmas Decorations”.

Thank you for your generosity of time, talent, and treasure!

The Young Adults Ministry Presents: A Screening of "Jesus Thirsts, The Miracle of the Eucharist"

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The STA Young Adult Ministry is happy to host an official screening of Jesus Thirsts, The Miracle of the Eucharist to the St. Thomas The Apostle Parish community!

This visually stunning film takes viewers on a global journey to uncover the transformative power of the Eucharist. Engaging in profound dialogue with prominent Catholic leaders, the film explores the biblical origins of the Eucharist and shares powerful personal stories of lives transformed by the Blessed Sacrament. This exploration makes it unmistakably clear that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but is indeed Jesus Christ Himself — fervently desiring to quench our spiritual thirst with His boundless love.

Inspiring insights from Scott Hahn, Chris Stefanik, Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Noelle Mering, Tim Gray, Fr. Donald Calloway, Eduardo Verastegui, Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, and many others.

The movie will be hosted in the parish center on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 6pm. Tickets are $11 for adults and $9 for children. Tickets are available at https://brushfire.com/faithcontentnetwork/jesusthirsts-themiracleoftheeucharist/592340/tickets