READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8;
Mt 2:13-18
Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Friday:
Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
December 27, 2015
“Beloved, we are God’s children now;
what we shall be
has not yet been revealed.”
— 1 John 3:2a
 Thanks
to all who made our Christmas celebrations so prayerful and songful! Also, thanks to all
who exercised patience in the parking lot last weekend!
 Thank you to all who remembered me and the staff with your cards and gifts.
 The next Red Cross blood drive is January 17, our next collection in support of the Community
Food Bank is January 10 and our St. Vincent de Paul Conference “Stuff the Truck” event is January
30 & 31. Please support these important activities.  You can donate to the Catholic Tuition
Support Organization (CTSO) through April 15, 2016 and have it count on your 2015 taxes.
 As a new year begins, let us pray for all those who seek the Lord that by our actions we may lead
them to him. It is my fervent hope that all of you had a blessed and joyous Christmas.
God’s richest blessings for the New Year,
Father John
Reminders:
The office will be closed on 12/31 and
January 1.
The First Friday anointing Mass will be
at 11:00 on January 8 not January 1.
UPCOMING HOLY DAYOF OBLIGATION
MASS SCHEDULE
Q and A with FATHER JAY
An Open Forum DISCUSSION about all
those things Catholic you’ve wondered about
and had no opportunity to ask. Discussions
will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every
month in O’Leary Hall from 8:30 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. beginning January 16. E-mail your
question or questions to Fr. Jay,
frjay5101@yahoo.com, as soon as possible.
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you
there.
Solemnity of Mary
Thursday, December 31, 5:30 p.m.
All of Us here at St. Thomas
Friday, January 1, 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
wish you a happy and safe
New Year!
DECEMBER 26-JANUARY 2
5:00 p.m.
- Ann Trebon †
- Frank Ganem †
Sunday
7:30 a.m.
- For the People of St. Thomas
9:00 a.m.
- Nicholas Weber †
- Janet LeLand †
10:30 a.m.
- Joe & Eva Lujan †
- Michael Jolley†
12:00 p.m.
- Jess Jackson†
- Brian Scott Milne†
5:00 p.m.
- The Kelsch family †
Monday
8:00 a.m.
- Rosie Cueva†
- Andrew Arena†
Tuesday
8:00 a.m.
- Richard O’Leary †
Wednesday 8:00 a.m.
- Hector Cueva†
Thursday
8:00 a.m.
- Elizabeth Tracey †
5:30 p.m.
- John Beatty †
- Edward Brucker †
Friday
8:00 a.m.
- Rita Burman †
- Daniel Castillo †
10:00 a.m.
- John Donovan †
- Robert Fitzpatrick †
Saturday
8:00 a.m.
- Galen Oster †
5:00 p.m.
- Nick & Sharon Mansour
† = deceased
Saturday
WE HAVE GREAT
NEWS!
The amount you can now
contribute to Arizona’s Catholic Tuition Support
Organization (CTSO) for the Private School Tax
Credit has increased. If filing as a single taxpayer you
can give up to $1,067, and a married couple filing
jointly can contribute up to $2,134, and you, the
donor can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit off
your Arizona tax liability. Brochures are in the
narthex or visit www.ctso-tucson.org to make an
online contribution.
St Vincent de Paul & Safeway and Albertsons
Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drive
LAST WEEK THROUGH 12/31!
Please purchase a $10 pre-packaged bag of
food on your next visit to your local Safeway
or Albertsons Stores. Local needy families will receive
the food throughout the holiday season.
Great News!
Trinity Bookstore, located at Ft. Lowell and Alvernon,
has been re-opened under the original owner.
Monday, December 28
8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, December 29
8:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 30 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 31
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Friday, January 1
8:00 a.m.
(all in the church)
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 2
8:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 3
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Subject to change.
Msgr. Todd
Msgr. Todd
Fr. John
Fr. Tom
Fr. John
Msgr. Al
Fr. Jay
Msgr. Todd
Fr. John
Msgr. Al
Msgr. Al
Fr. Jay
Fr. Jay
Fr. Brian
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and
Joseph
Monday: The Holy Innocents
Tuesday: Fifth Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord;
St. Thomas Becket
Wednesday: Sixth Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord
Thursday: Seventh Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I;
New Year’s Eve
Friday:
The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord;
Mary, the Holy Mother of God;
World Day of Prayer for Peace;
First Friday; New Year’s Day
Saturday: Ss. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen;
First Saturday
Adult Confirmation
If you are interested in being confirmed, Fr. John will be
offering adult confirmation classes on Feb. 8 and Feb.
15, 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m., in the library. If you are
interested in getting confirmed, please contact Fr. John
at x. 115 to determine if the adult confirmation classes
would be a good fit for you.
Upcoming Noteworthy Dates
Holy Day of Obligation 1/1/16
Knights’ Discussion Group 1/2/16
Marian Club meeting 1/6/16
First Friday anointing Mass 1/8/16
Covenant of Love Date Night 1/8/16
THIS WEEK AT ST.THOMAS THE APOSTLE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 No Coffee/Donuts
3:30 p.m.
-Life Teen Choir Rehearsal ................................................................................................ Church
5:00 p.m.
-Life Teen Mass ................................................................................................. Church
6:15 p.m.
-Life Teen Night ............................................................................................................... O’Leary Hall
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28
11:30 a.m.
-Spanish Ministry ................................................................................................................... Parish Hall
1:00 p.m.
-Ladies’ Bridge Marathon .................................................................................................... O’Leary Hall
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29
5:30 p.m.
-More Than Words .............................................................................................................. O’Leary Hall
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30
8:30 a.m.
-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10:00 a.m. .................................. Chapel
1:30 p.m.
-Mahjong ................................................................................................................................. O’Leary Hall
7:00 p.m.
-Acclamation Choir .............................................................................................................. Church
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve — Office Closed
5:30 p.m.
-New Year’s Vigil Mass ................................................................................................ Church
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 Happy New Year —- Office Closed
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
-New Year’s Mass ........................................................................................................ Church
-New Year’s Mass ........................................................................................................ Church
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
8:30 a.m.
-Knights’ Discussion Group................................................................................................ Library
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Coffee/Donuts (Scouts)
12:00 p.m.
-OCIA ...................................................................................................................................... Library
3:30 p.m.
-Life Teen Choir Rehearsal ................................................................................................ Church
5:00 p.m.
-Life Teen Mass ................................................................................................. Church
6:15 p.m.
-NO Life Teen Night .......................................................................................................
MARIAN CLUB JANUARY
MEETING
The Marian Club of St. Thomas invites any woman 18
years of age or older to join us. We will meet in the
Parish Hall at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, January 6, for
refreshments and socializing.
Visitors are most welcome! Many of our members
began as visitors! We look forward to seeing you on
January 6!!!
The Msgr. Don H. Hughes
Assembly,
Fourth Degree, Knights of
Columbus
invites you to attend a Mass and
Dinner with the Bishop. The event
will be honoring Msgr. Tom
Millane, Fr. Gerald Cote as well as
two recently ordained priests, Fr.
Alán Valencia & Fr. George
Holley
Time:
Reminder– There will be a meeting of
all the parents of our 1st Communion
January 9, 2016
9:00 a.m. Room 6
Sunday, January 17, 2016.
4:00 p.m.
Location: Skyline Country Club,
5200 E. St. Andrews Dr.
Reservation form next page
Mass and Dinner with the Bishop
The Msgr. Don H. Hughes Assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus invites you
to attend a Mass and Dinner with the Bishop. The event will be in support of our retired
priests and education of our seminarians in the Diocese of Tucson.
Time Sunday, January 17, 2016
Mass at 4:00 p.m. at Skyline Country Club
No host social hour at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner to follow.
Location: Skyline Country Club, 5200 E. St. Andrews Dr.
(North of Skyline Dr., East of N. Swan Rd.)
Menu: Petite Filet Mignon Forestiere (Center cut Filet Mignon
grilled to perfection with wild mushroom glace)
Plus:
Grilled Shrimp set on angel hair pasta
(Fresh Gulf jumbo shrimp sautéed with lemon, wine and garlic)
Plus:
Salad, fresh vegetables, beverage service, assorted French rolls/croissants and dessert.
Red and white wine with dinner included.
Vegetarian/Vegan options available upon request.
Cost: $150.00 per person ($100.00 is a charitable donation)
Tables of 8 available for $1200.00 (Up to two priests can be seated for free making table of 10)
Fill out below - attach your check (made out to Hughes Assembly 2392) and mail by Jan 10 to:
Attn: Larry Lewis, Comptroller
5788 E Paseo Cimarron
Tucson, AZ 85750-1115
For Further information: 520-225-8827
12th Annual Mass and Dinner with the Bishop
Name of purchaser: _____________________________ Phone:___________________
Address:____________________________________City:______________State:___Zip:_____
Email: ______________________________ Parish: ___________________________________
Number of tickets desired: ( ) Amount enclosed: ($ )
I would like to contribute additional amount to the fund: ($ )
I will not be able to attend, but will contribute: ($ )
Names for Purchased Tickets:
Please try to seat me with:
1._______________________2. ________________________ ________
_________________________
3._______________________4._________________________ _______
_________________________
5._______________________6._________________________ _______
_________________________
7._______________________8._________________________ _______
_________________________
Requested Priests: 9.______________________10._________________________
ST. THOMAS STAFF
Parish Office
(577-8780...FAX 577-0441)
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Father John Lyons ............................... Pastor ................................ Ext. 115 ...................................... sta5150@aol.com
Father Jay Jensen ................................. Associate Pastor............. Ext. 128 ...................................... frjay5101@yahoo.com
Monsignor Al Schifano....................... In Residence .................... ...................................................... aschifano@diocesetucson.org
Deacon Ed Sheffer .............................. Pastoral Associate .......... Ext. 111 ...................................... edwardsheffer1@gmail.com
Youth Ministry & Young Adults
Deacon Phil Garcia............................. Pastoral Associate .......... Ext. 125 ...................................... dcnpgarcia@yahoo.com
Hispanic Ministry & Outreach Director
Chris McClelland ................................ Business Manager ........... Ext. 112 ...................................... cmcclelland@diocesetucson.org
Erin LaComb ........................................ Administrative Asst. ...... Ext. 109 ...................................... elacomb@diocesetucson.org
Ellen Stoesser ...................................... Receptionist..................... Ext. 110 ...................................... sttomapostle@yahoo.com
John Hippensteel................................. Compliance...................... Ext. 133 ...................................... staccompliance@yahoo.com
Jeff Kennedy ......................................... Facilities ............................ Ext. 109
Religious Education
(577-8782...FAX 577-0441)
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Margaret Brokaw ................................ Director ........................... Ext. 124 ...................................... stareligiousedu@gmail.com
(Religious Education, O.C.I.A. and O.C.I.C.)
Megan Hermann.................................. Office Assistant .............. Ext. 123 ...................................... stareligiousedu@gmail.com
Teri Pursch ........................................... Clerical Aide.................... Ext. 122 ...................................... stareligiousedu@gmail.com
Preschool & Kindergarten (577-0503...FAX 577-0441)
Michelle Garmon ................................ Director ........................... Ext. 120 ...................................... sthomaspreschool@gmail.com
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE & BECOME
INVOLVED
Adoration
Maria Sarnoff
577-8298
Altar Guild
Pat Meurant
297-5457
th
Altar Servers (4 grade & up)
Tess Chua
544-5714
Laurene Huelsman
299-6630
Children’s Liturgy Lynette Roudebush
Endow
Michele Grantham
michelegrantham@hotmail.com
219-2393
Food Bank
Beth Dunshee
577-2930
Funeral Ministry
Pat Meurant
297-5457
Boy/Girl Scouts
Get Carded (Casual Bridge Group)
Eileen Thompson
877-2550
Knights of Columbus
Patrick McMahon
751-1614
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE WEBSITE
www.statucson.org
YOUTH MINISTRIES WEBSITE
www.stapyouth.com
MUSIC MINISTRY
(Mid-September to May)
Matthew Holter ..............................................................Director
Parish Choir 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Julie Huerstel ...................................................................Director
Acclamation Choir 9:00 a.m. Sunday
Lily Pape-Stevens ............................................................Director
Children’s Choir 9:00 a.m. 1st Sunday
Ross Helland....................................................................Director
Life Teen Choir 5:00 p.m. Sunday
Gregg Reynolds ..................................Organist/Pianist/Harpist
If you are interested in joining one of the Choirs,
please contact the Parish Office.
Ladies Bridge Marathon
Library
Marie Niehaus
298-4423
Gloria Altemus
529-0925
Little Rock Scripture Study
Bob Shaff
Lunches for the Hungry
Mahjong
Laurie Stone
Cynthia Duran
Marian Club (Women)
577-0159
577-9691
331-2322
Louann Costa 299-9832
More Than Words Martha Luebbering
591-3135
Quilt & Toy Ministry
Carol Habra
297-4068
SVDP Conference
Dane Armijo
299-2423
Ushers
Parish Office
577-8780
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL—Eileen Thompson
(Chair), Winnie Amene, Hurd Baruch, Kelly Bequette,
Lori Cueva-Garcia, Erwin DeSa, Mary Anne Fay, Elsie
Fischer, Eric Gall, Herman Johannesmeyer, Chuck Jonaitis,
Phil Lacovara, Hylda Martin, Tony Martin, Larry
McDonough, Pat Meurant, Nancy Stephan, Joe Stoesser,
Kasey Taylor & Steve Villaescusa (Staff: Father John Lyons,
Father Jay Jensen, Deacon Ed Sheffer, Deacon Phil Garcia
& Erin LaComb)
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL—Larry McDonough (Chair),
Hurd Baruch, Mary Anne Fay, David Fraboni, Tom Shelby,
Nancy Stephan, Joe Stoesser (Staff : Father John Lyons &
Chris McClelland)