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MAY 6, 2007 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 6, 2007 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Steven Grumbine Dan O’Grady Ray Vogt
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 e-mail: [email protected] 630 355-8980 (Main Office) Visit us on the internet at www.stapostle.org 630 305-6318 (Religious Education) 630 355-0521 (Facsimilie)
Pastoral Staff — Full Time Rev. Joel Fortier – Pastor, [email protected] Rev. Mark Cote – Associate Pastor, [email protected] Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Assistant Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. – Deacon, ext. 105 Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane – Deacon, ext. 220, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Jim Breen – Deacon, 630-357-4853, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney Deacon, ext. 225, [email protected] Gerry Czerak – Business Manager, ext. 106, [email protected] Corinne Seguin-Dart – Director of Junior High Youth Ministry, ext. 117, [email protected] Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, ext. 109, [email protected] Julie Frazier – Liturgy and Music, ext. 111, [email protected] Robert Frazier – Liturgy and Music, ext. 112, [email protected] Jim Melton – Director of High School Ministry, ext. 123, [email protected] Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, ext. 124 Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA ext. 138, [email protected] Michael Ryder – Director of Outreach, ext. 121, [email protected]
Pastoral Care Staff — Part Time Audrey Casey, BSN, Parish Nurse, ext 104, [email protected] Felicia Lawlor, M.S., R.N., Parish Nurse, ext 104, [email protected]
Support Staff — Full Time Nancy Cirmo – Religious Education Assistant, ext. 118, [email protected] Lori Culberson – Liturgical Assistant, ext. 120, [email protected] Kathy Ferguson - Receptionist, ext. 100, [email protected] Diane McQueen – Parish Assistant, ext. 101, [email protected] Anne Schultz – Outreach & Adult Faith Formation Assistant, ext. 113, [email protected] Angela Tuttle – Liturgy Assistant & Communications Coordinator, ext. 110, [email protected]
Support Staff — Part Time Pat Berkhout – Evening/Saturday Receptionist, ext. 119, [email protected] Marge Coronado – Evening Receptionist, ext. 119, [email protected] Marilyn DeMeo – Database Coordinator (T/Th), ext. 107, [email protected] Jorge Gonzalez – Custodian Sue Sportiello – Accounts Payable (M/W), ext. 107, [email protected] Ted McKeown - Facility Coordinator, ext. 133, [email protected] Theresa Sheliga – Sacristan Coordinator, ext. 116 Lynne Vehlewald – Librarian, ext. 125, [email protected]
Pastoral Leadership Community Ivan Deatsch Pam Foster Guy Francesconi Julee Gard
Commission Facilitators Worship Gwen Wells Parish Life Faith Formation Lorraine Katz Administration Dave Otto Service Phil Meno Stewardship
Liturgy Schedule Daily (Monday — Friday) Rosary — 8:10 a.m. Mass — 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. (Saturday) Mass — 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Saturday Vigil — 4:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m., & 12:15 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday of the month 9 a.m. — Noon.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday reconciliation is available after 8:30 a.m. Mass, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., or after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Reconciliation Room of the Chapel. Fr. Joel and Fr. Mark are available during the week by ap-pointment. Communal Penance services are held occasionally throughout the year. Sick and Home Bound Call the Church Office to receive prayer/Eucharist from a priest, deacon or Minister of Care. Baptism Baptisms are usually celebrated two Sundays each month at a 1:45 p.m. service. On selected dates, Bap-tisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents are required to attend a two-part awareness and renewal program prior to the Baptism. Call the Church Office a few months in advance to make arrangements. Matrimony A couple planning on being married at St. Thomas should contact the church six months in advance. One year is preferred. Either the bride or groom, or their parents, must be a registered parishioner for at least three months prior to calling to set a date. Religious Education Call the 305-6318 to register. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Any person wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith, or to join our Catholic community should call the church at 355-8980.
Counseling Service Call Samarian Interfaith 357-2456 or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care 355-8980 x 124. Sunday Nursery Nursery care is available for your child age one (must be walking) to four at the 9 & 10:45 a.m. Mass. For more information call the church office.
Those of you old enough may remember the Baltimore Catechism definition of a sacrament, “A sign instituted by Christ to give grace.” A simple and profound definition of what a sacrament is. To put it in a more colloquial way, “a sign of Jesus that gives grace.” What are the signs of Jesus that give grace? Jesus tells us in the gospel today that the sign of
Jesus, by which people would be known as his disciples is, “if you have love for one another.” Those are the signs of Jesus that give grace. So in that sense, the 1001+ ways Christians share love is sacra-mental. Jesus gave us in last weeks gospel a relational model of church:
“I know mine and mine know me.” The Word of God calls us together, not just to be in the same room, but to the new commandment we hear in today’s gospel: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” The ways we love one another, and not just one another, but all people, even our enemies, Jesus tells us are the signs that will tap and release the grace, power and fire of God’s love that Jesus came to ignite in the world. We not only have the seven great Sacraments that initiate and express our relationship with Christ and one another in the church, but we have also the opportunity to share all of creation, our gifts, talents, and treasure with love, thus making all of life sacramental. All the ways we express and share love are ways of helping us be drawn up into the saving grace and love of God. Our relationships with one another therefore, are sacred, and can be sacramental if lived with love. I just read a saying, “People in love, make signs of love, not only to express it, but to deepen it. Love never expressed, dies”. That saying makes a lot of sense. God’s grace can only grow in us if we make signs of our love and express it in real, effective ways. We do that as a parish this weekend with all our children who receive communion for the first time in the Eucharist, and also with the seven new members of our church who have make professions of faith and come to full communion with us today as Catholics. We welcome, and celebrate with all of them, the joy of God’s love today. It is a beautiful sign of Jesus from which much grace flows. Happy Easter and Congratula-tions to one and all! Love,
Dear Friends,
Fifth Sunday of Easter May 6, 2007
Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race. — Revelation 21:3
“ Our relationships
with one another are sacred. ”
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Worship Commission Music Ministry Opportunities If you enjoyed the music at today’s mass and would like to be a part of our dynamic St. Thomas Music Ministry, please contact Julie or Robert Frazier (see contact information in the front of this bulletin) or come talk to us at the upcoming Ministry Fair on May 19/10. Our visiting musical artist and composer, John Angotti, will be with us for another year, so take advantage of this exciting time at St. Thomas and consider sharing your musical gifts with our community. Misa de Mayo We will have a Spanish and English Mass next Saturday, May 12 at 4:30 P.M. Mass. This liturgy will include a reflection by a mother and the celebra-tion of first communion for two hispanic children. John Angotti at Pentecost John Angotti will be with us again on Pentecost weekend May 26 and 27. In addition to the Spirit Fest Concert he will participate in the Saturday 4:30 and Sunday 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. Mass. No Sunday Evening Mass The Sunday evening mass is on break for the summer. It will resume again in the Fall. New Media Ministry
We are beginning a new media ministry at St. Thomas. If you enjoy creating or working with media please sign up for this ministry at our upcoming ministry weekend or call Robert Frazier at 355-8980, ext. 112.
with John Angotti and his band: Dion Clay, J. J. Brown & Kelly Jones
Friday, May 25
8:00 p.m.
Featuring...
music from John’s new CD Stand in the Light
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Naperville, IL
A freewill offering will be taken.
B e h o l d , I m a k e a l l t h i n g s n e w .
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Pray For Our Parish
Today’s Readings First Reading — Paul and Barnabas reported how God had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles (Acts 14:21-27). Psalm — I will praise your name forever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — God’s dwelling is with the human race (Revelation 21:1-5a). Gospel — This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:31-33a, 34-35). Readings for the Week Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
For the sick... Page Haskell, mother of Lynn Flemming Maurene Crowe, friend of the Dufkis family Wayne Riles, father of Wanda Fattez Pat Stading Linda Gerard For the deceased... Art “Jim” Morgan, husband of Joan Eugene Wegman, father of Fran Furibundo Trinidad Gomez, mother of Loreta Arthur Larson, brother of Lois Sheridan Olivia O’Donaghue, cousin of Mary Jo Breen David Castellvi, grandson of Paul & Myrtha Castellvi and nephew of Ada & Fernando Casado For those recently married… Vanessa Bragas & Shawn Gilbert
Fifth Sunday of Easter
In Christ your Son, O God of glory, you are making all things new. Make this new commandment of love the very foundation of our lives, so that, loving you and loving one another as Christ has loved us, we may show that we are Christ’s disciples brought to new birth by the power of the Holy Spirit. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen. From: Prayers for Sundays and Seasons, Liturgy Training Publications www.ltp.org.
Mass Intentions Monday, May 7, 2007 8:30 †Joe Kempa, by Martha Lopez Tuesday, May 8, 2007 8:30 †Vince Shepard, by Lou Schmitt Wednesday, May 9, 2007 8:30 †Art Morgan, by Frank Gorman & Family Saturday, May 12, 2007 4:30 For the People of St. Thomas Sunday, May 13, 2007 7:30 †Kyle Coggins, by Jackie Plourde †Blanche Brogan, by Martha Lopez 9:00 †Lina Arquilla, by The Martino Family †Charlotte Alfredson, by The May Family 10:45 †Pearl Damore, by The Purpura Family †Joyce Bauer, by Sue Anderson 12:15 †LaRay L. Dummer, by Gary & Gina Gwynn †Mary Ellen Rogers, by Rogers & Wells Families
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Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission
C.A.R.E. CORNER
We have passed the halfway point of our Easter season and hopefully, we still have vivid memories of Easter weekend. It wasn’t that long ago that we celebrated the three holi-est days of our church calendar, the Triduum, spanning the evening of Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Easter is the culmination of the Triduum and the high point of our entire church year, especially the Easter Vigil. You might consider the Vigil as the mother of all our worship services. Why all the hoopla at the Easter Vigil? Being the most celebrous of our worship ser-vices, we add lots of bells and whistles. We act out special stories, sing Alleluias, ring bells and confer sacraments. Why do we do all this? Because it represents a most joyous oc-casion, marking the gifts of resurrection, re-demption and salvation through the sacrifice of Christ. And good gifts require much grati-tude.
Soul Searchers Meets May 12 St. Thomas Soul Searchers will meet once a month to read, explore, experience, and discover “the fathers” and a few “mothers” of the Christian Church from the second to the seventh centuries A.D. as compiled in The Roots of Christian Mysticism by Olivier Clement. In his introduc-tion, Clement states, “I have tried to allow the chief wit-nesses of the undivided Church to speak for themselves… Many lived in times of persecution, when society veered between skepticism on one hand and various forms of ‘gnosis’ on the other.” These readings will mine the heart and soul of those who held, and were held by something so amazing and extraordinary that the world was changed by it. The reading is Part II, Chapters 3-4 (pp.149-177) of The Roots of Christian Mysticism. The text is available at Borders or Barnes and Noble. Handouts are available in the pick-up drawer under “S”. Deacon Will and Mary Maloney are group leaders. The next meeting of Soul Searchers will be Saturday, May 12 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. in the Rectory Basement. All are welcome to attend this monthly discussion group. Come whenever your schedule allows and enjoy a wonder-ful experience.
Gathered as One
ALL MEMBERS... of Gatherings small Christian communities, their families and friends are invited to celebrate their years of fellowship and faith-sharing at a Mass celebrated by Fr. Joel on Monday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lighthouse, with a dessert buffet to follow. This time set aside for all small communities to gather, connects us to the larger community, the Church.
Come, and renew “the ties that bind!” Please reply to Anne Shultz (355-8980 x113 or [email protected] by May 1.
Men’s Brats and Beer Night The Men’s Christian Fellowship Group will host the Annual Brats and Beer Night on May 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse. The guest speaker will be Naperville Chief of Police, Dave Dial. All men of the parish are invited to join us for an inspirational talk, good brats and good fellowship. Tickets will be on sale for $5 in the Gathering Area after all masses on May 5 and 6 and May 12/13. Questions? Contact Monte Anderson 820-8321.
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Spirit Moments
Often times in life we receive “grace” that comes to us via a night-time dream or “message”. Holy Scripture speaks of this often in Matthew's Gospel in directives to Joseph, 1:20 and 2:13; to the Wise Men, 2:12; and to Pilate's wife, 27:19. This happens even today ! About five years ago I received a dream-message which I have remembered and which is presently very significant and helpful for me in a particular family relationship. I have come to know that dream-messages can be helpful for other people also and that is why I am sharing this particular dream-message with you. This dream-message came to me when a friend and I were visiting mutual friends in Wis-consin. We were with a group of friends and because of the lack of sleeping rooms we were asked to sleep in the same room. So we did. My friend told me when we awoke that in the early morning hours I had sat up in bed and said very slowly and distinctly, “Go into the center of your soul, for that is where Hope is !” Then, after a long pause I said, “Breathe very slowly into your timed-seconds.” My friend was so amazed with the dream-message that she immediately got up and wrote it down so she would remember it and also tell me upon my awakening what I had so clearly said. I feel very fortunate that my friend was sleeping in the same room with me, heard through my voice God's dream-message, and thought to write it down on paper. (Dream-messages are sometimes quickly forgotten.) Thank you, Joyce. You are God's dream-messenger also ! God's dream-message continues to speak to me, and now, possibly to you, as I/we are di-rected to be “in Hope and Peacefulness”. Thank you, Divine Presence, for Your Ever-sustaining Hope and Peace and Dream-Presence! Gratefully, Ann Kuhn
Please join St. Margaret Mary Parish for a Dinner/Dance to honor
Fr. Bill O’Shea
for his many years of active service in parish ministry
Saturday, May 19
6:00 p.m.
All Saints Catholic Academy 1155 Aurora Avenue
Tickets are $37.50 each
Please call the SMM parish office (369-0777) to receive an invitation and RSVP form
Questions?
Call Carrie Mueller 357-3359
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Featuring the Junior High as Builders of the City of God
Mark your calendars for the following events for junior high youth:
Mark your calendars for this year’s Junior High Great America trip scheduled for June 14. Permission slips will be available soon. Watch for more information! A Sweet and Savory Buffet is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, for Junior High catechists, substitutes, and administrative assistants who so generously served the youth of our parish family this year in the Religious Education program. This is an opportunity to strengthen community and to plan for next year. Please bring a sweet or savory dish to share. Queries and\or suggestions for the evening can be shared via phone at 305-6318 or via email at [email protected]. Attention all Junior Highers! Save June 19 on your flip phones, I-pods, and calendars for the annual Great America Trip! This is an all day trip with a ticket price of $40 which includes bus transportation to and from the park. Watch the church paper for more specific details concerning time and place for pick ups and drop-offs.
Summer Service at St. Patrick’s Residence Attention Junior High Youth! St. Patrick’s residence has a colorful brochure advertising summer service beginning in June. Help yourselves to the colorful brochures found in the Gathering Space and outside the Junior High office. If you or anyone you know has worked in the Grandparent’s Program at St. Patrick’s, you know that it is a wonderful facility loaded with terrific people!
Religious Education Diocesan Ceremony for Scouts Religious Medals Earned Congratulations to the following Scouts who worked hard this year to earn their religious medals. Light of Christ Medals:Nick Caruso & Scott Krason Parvuli Dei (which means Children of God) Medals: Michael Brancato, Nick Caruso, Evan Grove, Scott Krason, Austin Lohr, Tshepo Makay, Joe Meyer, Ryan North, Matt Reed, Zachary Swartz and Scott Werni-mont. These Scouts are invited to attend the Boy & Girl Scout Ceremony on May 6 at St. Patrick’s Parish in Joliet. Awards will be blessed by Bishop McNabb. If you have any Boy Scout or Girl Scout is inter-ested in the religious medal, or have questions about the Diocesan Ceremony, please contact Patti in the Religious Education Office, 305-6318, for details.
Scripture Safari Registration Registrations for Scripture Safari, our Vacation Bible School from June 19 -23, are now available in the Gathering Area and the Religious Education Office. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Scripture Safari is for children entering Kindergarten through 4th grade. Youth entering 5th grade or older and Adults may sign up to be helpers at Scripture Safari, also on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact the R.E. Office with questions, 305-6318.
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TREC - High School Youth Ministry
“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another”
— John 13:35 Some clubs require entrance fees. For some schools, you have to do well on a test to get in. Some jobs require an interview. Almost everybody requires an application. Not Jesus though. If you want to get some-where in this world, there’s going to be some things you have to do. If you want to go somewhere in the spiritual world though, there’s only one thing you have to be. Here’s to being loving! That’s our focus for TREC. We have some Sabbath time in youth ministry until May 19-20, when we’ll be washing your car during all of the Masses! If you want to know what is happening this summer though, check out www.trecministries.org.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 7 - 19, 2007
Fr. Bob is leading his 19th biblical Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, returning to our spiritual home and reflect on the scripture of our salvation. Starting in Jerusalem, we visit the Mt. Of Olives, Gethsemani, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Way of the Cross, Western Wall, Massada, Judean Wilderness, Emmaus, Dead Sea. Then to the Galilee, to visit Mt. Carmel, Jaffa, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capharnaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Caesaria Philippi, and Mt. Tabor. A powerful experience into the heart of Christianity, the life of Jesus and our Jewish heritage. Cost: $3,475 (double occp).
For further information, full brochure and registration form, please contact: Darlene Jindra, Carmelite Spiritual Center
8433 Bailey Road, Darien, Illinois 60561 ~ 630-969-4141
Come to the St. Thomas Ministry Fair May 19 & 20 Come to the gym after Mass on May 19 and 20 to meet with other parishioners from the various ministries offered at St. Thomas and find out how you can share your gifts with your faith community.
(12:15 assembly, please come before Mass.)
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Outreach & Social Justice
Church Women United — New President Rose Bagley from St. Thomas is the new President of Church Women United. Come celebrate with Rose at the Church Women United May Friendship Day – Friday May 4 from 11:30 to 2:00 in the Lighthouse. The program includes a salad luncheon (please bring a salad), a short Bible study and a worship service. Spiritual Direction Companion Bill Fleming, facilitator for Care with God’s Crea-tion, is studying at the Institute for Spiritual Leadership to become a spiritual director. Part of the requirement for certification is some practical experience in giving direction. Bill needs someone to companion with him. The person would receive confidential spiritual direc-tion at no cost, while helping him prepare for this im-portant ministry. In Bill’s own words: “I am learning the art of supporting the individual in an open-ended process that seeks to call forth the person’s own inner wisdom and recognize God’s presence in all of life.” If you have any interest, please call Bill (630-357-6527). Two Appreciation from JOBS Ministry Participants
Last year I attended a few of the Saturday Job Ministry meetings at St Thomas and one Net-working Meeting and I was greatly benefited. I wanted to take the opportunity at this time to thank the Job Ministry Group at St Thomas for its efforts. Even the presence of a Job Ministry group is of so much help to many. I wanted you to know that I have just accepted a great opportunity with a fast growing company. I only attended one session of your Job Ministry. Based on what I saw and heard from others in networking in a variety of situations, it’s clear that your ministry is having great impact in help-ing those in transition across the Chicagoland area. I pray that you will keep your ministry alive and growing.
Service Commission
Haiti Team 22 Returns from Haiti
The Medical Team had a wonderful trip accord-ing to team leader, Anita Berry. They saw 1,820 peo-ple, mainly children, and delivered a baby! Fr. Mich-elet was absolutely wonderful and everyone was so nice as usual. Every member of the team wants to go back again. Stay tuned for more information on the trip. Team Members are: Linda Balaskovits, Myra Berman, Anita Berry, Fr. Mark Cote, Lois Doyle, Dr. Sarah Herron, Dr. John Kahler, Jack Kania, Dr. Deanne Miller, Sally Weddige, Dr. Lise Weisberger. Pro-Life Quarterly Diaper Drive The second Quarterly Diaper Drive for the year will take place May 12 and 13. All diapers and wipes collected will benefit moms that seek help from Birth-right, a crisis pregnancy center on Washington in Naperville. Please place diapers next weekend (Mother's Day weekend) in special playpens like the ones you see in church today. Thank you so much for all your amazing generosity.
Given a Chance… a Seed will Grow!
Next weekend is Mother’s Day ... and the Pro-Life ministry of St. Thomas
would once again like to affirm you! Please pick up a package of flower seeds as our gift next weekend after all the masses.
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Pastoral Care Preventative Health Screening June 5 St. Thomas the Apostle Parish will be hosting a preventative health screening for the community lo-cated at the church on Tuesday, June 5. Life Line Screening screens the carotid arteries in the neck to determine if you are at risk for stroke. Up to 75% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage. Screening of the arteries of the legs are of-fered to check for peripheral artery disease, which is linked to heart disease. A third test is performed for aneurysms in the aortic vessel of the abdomen. Life Line also offers a bond density screening to test for early detection of osteoporosis. These non-invasive, completely painless, ultra-sound screenings take about 10 minutes each. Each of the 3 vascular tests is offered for $45 each, Osteopo-rosis for $35. Complete vascular screening (3 tests) for $109 or all 4 tests for $129.
New Blood Tests Now Available – Glucose (Blood Sugar to test for Diabetes) and Complete Lipid Panel (LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides) – all from a finger stick blood test – results available in 10 minutes – Glucose $25 and CLP $45. Call for package pricing with vascular screenings.
Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-800-324-1851 for your appointment or for more Information. Emergency Preparedness Tool Kit Update: Anyone who was unable to pick up an Emer-gency Preparedness Tool Kit in the past few weeks can now find the complete kit on our Parish Website: www.stapostle.org It is with the expertise and talent of a St. Thomas marketing and communications committee member that anyone can now download this important infor-mation. Please visit the site for complete information about our Community of St. Thomas the Apostle.
To St. Thomas Parish Nurse and Prayer Shawl Ministry… A letter from Fr. Louis Lohan
The box arrived yesterday with the prayer shawls and infant caps. I especially liked the prayer The Twelve Gifts of Healing – and plan to publish it in our church bulletin in the very near future. Please express our appreciation to every-one involved in making the shawls and caps. The last time we got prayer shawls from your parish, they were very well received and were distributed quickly. I am sure these will be the same. It is of great encouragement to our peo-ple to know that people like you and your pa-rishioners are thinking of us, care for us, and pray for us. I really enjoyed my visit to Naperville. Your parish is warm and hospitable. I enjoyed the opportunity to observe some of your many ministries in action. You have a great parish. Thanks for all you do. May God continue to bless you and the work that you do. Sincerely, Fr. Louis Lohan
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Stewardship Commission
Stewardship… A Way of Life Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts...
Weekly Sunday Offertory (week 44) Envelopes Loose Automatic Direct Debit Mailed in & stock donations Total for week *Based on Collection Counters Reports
Fiscal Year (7/1 to 6/30) to date: Weekly Average 7/1/06 to date: Sunday Offertory Goal YTD Goal for Fiscal Year 7/1 to 6/30 Remaining for Fiscal Year Diocesan Appeal updated Results Parish Appeal Goal Pledges received at St. Thomas % of Goal Pledge to date Remaining amount to goal:
$26,911 22,539
4,372 $0
$1,727 $28,638
$1,544,494
$35,102 $1,496,000
$1,768,000 $223,506
$142,888
0% $142,888
In the early days of the Church, Paul often gave thanks to one community for its support of another. The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal is today’s manifestation of this tradition of giving to others in need. If you have not yet made your gift, please do so today.
St. Thomas Online can now deliver the daily Gospel right to your inbox! Sign up for this free service by visiting www.stapostle.org. Look for the little envelope on the home page and sign up for an STA Online account, then click on E-mail Settings on the right panel to subscribe.
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Parish Life Commission
50 and Holding Mature Adults Young at Heart If you are 50 or over, you are cordially invited to join our group. We always welcome fresh ideas and new friends. Couples and singles are welcome.
Upcoming meetings and activities include: May 6, 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass for members May 16, Spaghetti Dinner followed by games or cards June 3, 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass for living and de-ceased members . June 6, 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Warrenville Pancake House. If attending call Barb Bigus by Mon-day, June 4. June 20, Pizza & Soda followed by Family Feud. NOTE: Please call Shirley Mann if you know of a member who is ill, in the hospital, or in need of some encouragement. There’s no better time than NOW to join 50 and Holding. If interested, call Bill Huff. Hope to see you!
Single Adult Ministry
Sat, May 19, Dinner and a movie at Old Country Buffet And Nova 8 Cinema on Aurora Ave. & Rt 59. Details TBA by Sue [email protected] Mon, May 28, Memorial Day picnic at Betty’s at 3:00 p.m. Watch for details. Sun, June 10, Girl’s day out. Mary Kay presentation by Ecaterina and “Chair Massage” by Kathy will be available. Contact Kathy .Sun, June 7, Special Mass for Singles at 3:00 at STA. Fr. Bob will officiate. Refreshments after Mass. A Freewill offering to cover expenses is appre-ciated. Contact is Irene. Current Young Adult Ministry for People in Their 20’s & 30’s Begin your May at our next Current event! Come to the Cinco de Mayo Dance on May 5 at the Italian-American Club in Crest Hill. Contact Jerry at [email protected] or 815.353.8288. Then, on Tuesday, May 8, the Y.A.C.H.T. Club is back at White Fence Farm at 7:00. Contact Julie at [email protected]. If you want any other infor-mation about Current, check out www.currentministry.com!
Knightly News Naperville Knights of Columbus Council No. 1369 615 E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60563 — Web site: napervillekofc.org Upcoming future events: Tuesday 5/08/07 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Sunday 5/13/07 Mother’s Day Thursday 5/24/07 TTKO-Darts and Billiards-George’s Place Monday 5/28/07 Memorial Day Observed Tuesday 6/5/07 Monthly Business Meeting
Thursday 5/24/07 — The monthly Third Thursday Knight Out will be at George’s Place. Darts and Billiards will be the focus of the evening. For information call Bill Beckwith 630-445-9970. Tuesday 6/5/07 June Monthly Business Meeting — All members of the Naperville Knights of Columbus are asked to attend the June Business Meeting. New officers will be elected for the coming year. For more informa-tion, contact Jack Guasta 357-6061, Larry Pociask 355-1789 or Al Knoeck 369-2992. Support Seminarians — Save aluminum cans to support Seminarians. So far (since 2 1/2 years ago) contribu-tions from aluminum cans is over $3300. Your contributions matter! Drop off cans next to the trailer behind the KC Hall, on the north side of Ogden (west of Columbia). Contact Henry Neyra 983-8822 for more information.
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men’s Fraternal Service Organization that focuses on Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth activities. For more information, contact Jack Guasta 357-6061 or Terry Ross 428-4985.
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The May 2007 St Thomas the Apostle Jobs Min-istry Meeting will be held on Thursday evening May 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse. The speaker will be Jim Fitzgerald. Jim is an accomplished Career Transition Spe-cialists and Executive Coach. Jim is President of his own Senior Executive Career Transition and Execu-tive Coaching firm located in Oak Brook, IL. Mr. Fitzgerald was one of the founders of the Career Transition Center, located at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago. Jim also served as the Chairman of the Board of the Career Transition Center. Jim’s presentation is titled “Seven Obstacles to a Successful Job Search”. Jim has given hundreds of presentations on the job transition process. He is con-tinuously updating his presentations to reflect the latest job search techniques. Jim’s directness and can-dor has been very well received and has helped many people to “land” meaningful employment. Mr. Fitzgerald has written over 120 articles about the job search process. He promises to make this presentation a very positive and helpful session for those looking to make a career transition. So if you are interested in some candid and insightful com-ments on the subject, be sure to attend Jim’s presen-tation. Please plan to attend this very informative pres-entation by Jim Fitzgerald as he shares his Job Tran-sition experiences. For additional information please contact Jim Breen at [email protected].
Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
(after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Lighthouse
Administration Commission THE WEEK AHEAD… Monday, May 7 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00—9:30 p.m. Just Faith, Resource Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. All Gatherings Event, Lighthouse 7:00—9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Katrina Response Team, Senior Center 7:15—9:00 P.M. Healing the Soul, Rectory Basement 7:30—9:00 p.m. S.A.M. Meeting, Meeting Room 2 Tuesday, May 8 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 6:30—9:30 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00—9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Men’s Spirituality Group, Rectory Basement 7:30—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer, Meeting Room 2 7:30—9:00 p.m. Marriage Enrichment Team, Senior Center 7:30—9:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Church Wednesday, May 9 9:00am-1:00 p.m. Bible Study, Senior Center & Lighthouse 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 4:15—5:30 p.m. Joyful Jammers, Church & Senior Center 6:30—9:30 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00—9:15 p.m. Leadership Night, Ministry Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. Apex, Youth Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. Pax Christi, Resource Center 7:30—9:15 p.m. Small Group Baptism Meeting, Lighthouse Thursday, May 10 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:00—11:00 a.m. Healing the Soul, Meeting Room 4 6:00—7:30 p.m. Trec Band, Senior Center 6:30—8:30 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00—8:30 p.m. DuPage United, Meeting Room 4 7:30—9:00 p.m. Jubilate Rehearsal, Church 7:30—9:15 p.m. Marketing Comm. Committee, Resource Center 7:30—9:00 p.m. Marriage Cluster, Meeting Room 2 7:30—9:30 p.m. Minister of Care Training, Lighthouse Friday, May 11 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:30—11:30 a.m. Jobs Ministry Saturday, May 12 8:30—11:00 a.m. Bread of Life, Meeting Room 1 8:45am-4:30 p.m. Marriage Retreat Day, Senior Center 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Christian Fellowship, Resource Center 9:15—10:30 a.m. Soul Searchers, Rectory Basement 2:00—4:00 p.m. Library Hours, Resource Center 2:00—7:00 p.m. Adult Confirmandi, Rectory Basement 2:00—5:00 p.m. Asian Ministry, Gym 4:30—7:00 p.m. RCIA, Senior Center 55:30—7:00 p.m. Misa de Mayo, Lighthouse Sunday, May 13 No events scheduled
Summer Office Hours
St. Thomas offices will close at Noon on Fridays during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day beginning May 25).The office also closes from 4:30 to 6:30 during the summer.
