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Fourth Sunday of Easter May 15, 2011
Fourth Sunday of Easter May 15, 2011
*indicates part-time staff
Nick Furibondo 898.5224 Richard Strassburger 499.5676
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 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)
Parish Staff Rev. Joel Fortier – Pastor, [email protected] Rev. Rodolphe Arty, Associate Pastor, x 103, [email protected] Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Associate Fr. Pat Brennan, Weekend Associate, [email protected] Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. – Deacon, x105 Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane – Deacon, x220, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Jim Breen – Deacon, 630.357.4853, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney – Deacon, x225, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Michael Barrett – Deacon , x220, [email protected] Liturgy Kate Cuddy – Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, [email protected] Jessi Allured – Asst. Director of Music and Liturgy, x111, [email protected] Lori Culberson – Liturgy Coordinator, x120, [email protected] Theresa Sheliga* – Sacristan Coordinator, x116 Faith Formation Sandy Renehan, Principal at All Saints Catholic Academy 630.961.6125 Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, [email protected] Kevin Pranaitis – Director of High School Youth Ministry, x123, [email protected] Brett Adams – Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation, x117, badams @stapostle.org Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, x109, [email protected] Nancy Cirmo – Religious Education Assistant, x118, [email protected] Outreach and Social Justice Michael Ryder – Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, [email protected] Anne Schultz – OSJ Partner, x113, [email protected] Sally Meno* – OSJ Financial, x137, [email protected] Pastoral Care Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. – Faith Community Nurse, x104, [email protected] Rose Grumbine*, R.N., – Faith Community Nurse, x104, [email protected] Administration Janet Simmons – Finance/Business Officer, x106, [email protected] Diane McQueen – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x101, [email protected] Kathy Ferguson – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x100, [email protected] Marilyn DeMeo* – Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, [email protected] Pat Berkhout – Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, [email protected] Angie Tuttle – Bulletin and Web Editor, Liturgy Asst, x110, [email protected] Bob Hartmann Facility Manager, x133, [email protected] Pastoral Leadership Community Christine Berta 579.4294 Pam Foster 699.3044 Charles Haydon 369.2262
Commission Facilitators Worship Kate Cuddy 355.8980 Parish Life Faith Formation Chris Baker 548.1733 Administration Charles Haydon 369.2262 Service Carol Healy 961.0942
Liturgy Schedule Daily (Monday — Friday) Communion Service — 6:30 a.m. Rosary — 8:10 a.m. Mass — 8:30 a.m. (Saturday) Communion Service — 8:30 a.m.
Weekend Saturday Vigil — 4:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday, 9:00 — 9:30 a.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Reconciliation is available Saturday, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., or after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Reconciliation Room of the Chapel. Fr. Joel is available during the week by appointment. 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 2-3 Sundays each month at a 12:30 p.m. service. On selected dates, Baptisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents are required to attend an awareness and renewal evening 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 630.305.6318 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 630.355.8980. Counseling Service Call Samaritan Interfaith 630.357.2456 or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care 630.355.8980 x 124. Sunday Nursery Nursery care is available for your child age one (walking) to four at the 9 & 10:45 a.m. Mass. For more information call the church office.
Well Spring has finally sprung it seems, and we continue the celebration of the Easter Sacraments of Initiation with 1st Communions this weekend. Once again congratulations to all those who were confirmed last weekend and those making their First Holy Communion, and to those adults who were Baptized, Confirmed, and came into full communion with us of the Eucharist on the Easter Vigil. By all these means we come into a personal relation-ship with Our Lord Jesus Christ. It all hinges on our “Christian faith being a holistic experience of a personal encounter with Christ—and this always includes our senses.” Without this personal relationship with Christ all our rituals and celebrations will remain just that. Our faith
and spirituality would be reduced to mere “ritualism”, mindless ritual acts of going through the motions by rote without conscious meaning. No, we are called into a personal relationship with Christ. Jesus tells us in the gospel today, He is the good shepherd who knows and calls each by name. We are led because we are known in a personal way and recognize Christ’s voice.
Our faith is not in a thing or an idea, but rather in a person. Because we know and have a personal relation-ship with Jesus our faith and spirituality can be vital, alive, and strong. Indeed even passionate. We need to be passionate about Christ. Our spirituality needs to be passionate. We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit to experience the power of God’s transforming love. We live in Christ and Christ lives in us. We live in and thru Christ who is “the Gate”, the Way, the Truth, and The Life. We are in the Spirit. That’s what the sacraments signify and bring about for us in our lives. We pray and ask Jesus today to awaken in us a con-scious awareness of the Divine Presence and indwelling of the Holy Spirit, of a personal experience and relation-ship with Christ that will empower and guide us through-out our lives. “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.... I have come so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” God Bless you all with continuing Easter joy!
Welcome Guests and Visitors!
We’re so glad you’re here and invite you to walk the path of faith with us. Our goal is to provide a spiritual home where all are welcome, where the healing, reconciling, liberating love of God flows through us to all people. We believe the church is the sacrament of God’s saving presence in the world.
Would you like to become a Parishioner? Join us in the gym for Welcome Sunday after the following Masses: NEXT Sunday, May 22 9:00 and 10:45am
Fourth Sunday of Easter May 15, 2011
He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin,
we might live for righteousness. — 1 Peter 2:24a
Dear Friends,
“We live in Christ, and
Christ lives in us.”
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Presider’s Schedule May 21/22
Saturday 4:30 pm Fr. Joel Fortier Sunday 7:30 am Fr. Pat Brennan 9:00 am Fr. Pat Brennan 10:45 am Fr. Bob Colaresi 6:30 pm Fr. Joel Fortier
* Presider schedule is subject to change. REMINDER – The will be the last 6:30 Mass for the year. It will resume September 10 at 6:00 pm.
Worship Commission
Roman Missal Changes From USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Where can I turn for help in understanding these changes? The first stop for catechesis and formations regarding these changes is your parish and diocese. All the faithful are encouraged to take advantage of parish efforts. You can attend catechetical sessions, (which will be offered here at St. Thomas this summer), read articles in the parish bulletin (you’re doing that now!), listen closely to homilies that help explain the changes, and come early to Mass to practice new musical settings for the prayers (this will begin in September).
In addition, many diocese, schools, universities, and retreat centers will offer programs to help people understand and appreciate the new translation. You can take advantage of these programs where possible. The official web site for the third edition of the Roman Missal is found at www.usccb.org/romanmissal. A variety of resources will be posted that may help you. Catholic publishers and national organizations will publish many resources, in print and online, to help you negotiate this time of change. Check out your local Catholic bookstore to see what is available. Next week: What if I don’t like the new translation?
Mother’s Day Talks If you missed the talks given by some of the women of our parish last weekend, you can still read them. Go to the St. Thomas website, click on “News” and find “Mother’s Day Talks” listed under “Worship Commission News”. We Want to See YOU at the Ministry Fair! Are you a current Liturgical/Music minister, or someone who is interested in becoming one? The Ministry Fair will be May 21 and 22. Please make sure to grab a copy of the ministries booklet, fill it out, and continue or begin to be part of our team!
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Pray For Our Parish
Mass Intentions Monday, May 16, 2011 8:30 †Dick Vanek, by The Parrillo Family †Donald & Emily McGoorty, by Karen Rowland & Marilyn McGoorty-Sullivan Wednesday, May 18, 2011 8:30 †Ben Coulter, by Jennifer & Jeff Haidu Friday, May 20, 2011 8:30 †John Easton, by Audrey Saturday, May 21, 2011 4:30 For the People of St. Thomas Sunday, May 22, 2011 7:30 †Richard O’Brien, by Jerry Schulz 9:00 †John Peradotto, by George & Diana Dirksen †Anita Wampach, by Don & Betty Wampach 10:45 †Patrick Moriary, by The Meno Family †Roselyn Carbonaro, by The St. Thomas Staff
for the sick… Bill Riordan, husband of Lucille Lois Walsh, wife of Bob, mother of Andrea Grace Harry Bundy, father of Linda Polomsky Tom Swika, friend of Denny Rockett Warren Dixon Jr, friend of the Uffner family Rich Drexler, cousin of Karyu Borden Pauline Johnson, friend of Betty & Jerry Sinco for the deceased… Ed Quick, brother-in-law of Denny Rockett
Please Pray for our Men and Women Serving in the Military Our parish community would like to recognize and remember the following individuals in prayer:
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army PFC Sam Parrillo SPC James Abbott Sgt. Edward Plourde Richard Hill
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Kevin Martin Lance Corporal Aaron Murphy
U.S. Navy AT3 Amanda Achlarman Ensign Jason Coons
National Guard If you would like to have a serviceman or woman included in the Military prayer list in the bulletin, call the parish office 630.355.8980.
God, give us eyes to see the beauty of the Spring, And to behold Your majesty in every living thing -
And may we see in lacy leaves and every budding flower The Hand that rules the universe with gentleness and power -
And may this Easter grandeur that Spring lavishly imparts Awaken faded flowers of faith lying dormant in our hearts,
And give us ears to hear, dear God, the Springtime song of birds With messages more meaningful than man's often empty words
Telling harried human beings who are lost in dark despair - 'Be like us and do not worry for God has you in His care.
— Helen Steiner Rice
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Come to the MINISTRY FAIR May 21 and 22 Come to the gym after Mass to explore the various ministries offered at St. Thomas and find out how you can share your gifts with your faith community.
Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission
As we continue to look at Scriptural events that pre-figure the Eucharist, we find more episodes of holy and life giving bread in the Old Testament. We are probably all familiar with the account of God providing manna in the wilderness. In Exo-dus 16:4+, as the Israelites are wandering in the desert, working their way toward the Promised Land, they were grumbling to Moses because they were starving to death. So the Lord said “I will rain down bread from heaven for you.” The peo-ple were instructed to go out daily to gather and partake of the bread that God provided. As the Israelites continued their journey through the desert, God established a pattern of daily worship for them to follow. Every morning a sacrificial offering was made to the Lord. Most of these offerings were animal sacrifices which was a very common practice in the ancient Near East. But the Israelites also included grain offerings as gifts to the Lord. These bread offerings were made of fine flour, always included salt, remained unleavened and were usually shaped into cakes or wafers. Chapter 2 of Leviticus describes accept-able cereal offerings to the Lord. Leviticus 10:12-13 refers to these unleavened cakes as sacred and therefore, they should only be eaten in a sacred place.
C.A.R.E. CORNER Today’s Readings First Reading — All peoples called by God will receive the gift of the Spirit if they repent and are baptized (Acts 2:14a, 36-41). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — Once we were like straying sheep; but now we have been returned to the shep-herd, our guardian (1 Peter 2:20b-25). Gospel — The shepherd leads the sheep out into pas-tures of abundant life (John 10:1-10). Readings for the Week Mon: Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:11-18 Tues: Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30 Wed: Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Jn 12:44-50 Thurs: Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20 Fri: Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6 Sat: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14 Sun: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12
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St. Thomas the Apostle Men’s Christian Fellowship Group
presents
Men’s Annual Brats Night Friday, May 20, 6:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Fr. Pat Brennan
ATTENTION ALL MEN:
Mark your calendar now and come for some old fashion brats on the grill (or hot dogs if you prefer),
drinks, and, as always, great fellowship. Bring a friend!
Suggested donation: $10
Tickets on sale NOW!
Third Annual Youth Mission Garage Sale! St. Thomas the Apostle’s teens going on mission to Aurora, Chicago, Mississippi, Washington DC, and Nicaragua will be hosting a garage sale fund-raiser and we need your help! We are humbly asking for gently used items for the sale. We will accept smaller items starting Monday May 16 and larger items the week of the sale (i.e. furniture, etc). We prefer items be dropped off after 4:00 p.m. each day at the church in the Youth Center. Volunteers will be available to receive items ONLY on May 25 and 26 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The garage sale will take place: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday May 27, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sat May 28. Spread the word in your neighborhood and inner circles!
Top 10 Reasons for attending a St. Thomas Men's Retreat* 10 It was a great renewal weekend where I felt I could just be myself. 9 It opened my heart to forgiveness and healing that I had not done before. 8 Was a life-correcting experience...helped me put some of the pieces together of about who I am and why I'm here and how I relate. 7 Powerful refocus of who I am as a man, wounded yet called to holiness. 6 Is the religious highlight of the year. 5 Provides the opportunity for questions, reflection, meditation and prayer which leads to a deeper and richer understanding of myself and of God. 4 Was a time for me to face and discuss the inner man... well worth it - glad I came. 3 Is something every man should gift himself with. 2 Opened another door in my life for myself. I hope it never closes. 1 I left understanding that my life is a work in progress and I left some of me behind to be reclaimed when I return next year.
*Comments from some of those who attended the Men's Retreat in January.
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? Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings of the week.
Question of the Week...
How does Jesus, the Good Shepherd, guide me?
Religious Education Special Instructions for Receiving Communion at the First Eucharist Liturgies First Eucharist Liturgies will be on Saturday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. and at the 4:30 p.m. On May 15, we will also celebrate First Eucharist at the 10:45 mass. During these liturgies the First Com-municant and parent/s will be invited to come for-ward first to the front stations. Other guests in those rows and the rest of the assembly will be asked to wait for Communion until all First Com-municants and parents have received. Eucharistic Ministers will proceed to their assigned stations as usual but will remain facing the altar at their as-signed station (except in front) until all First Com-municants and parents have received. Once First Communicants have received the Eucharist, host-greeters will invite the rest of the assembly to re-ceive. This will include the other guests in the First Communicant’s pew. We thank you for your pa-tience as the children and their parent’s receive Eucharist and thank you for the prayers you have said for these children as they meet Jesus in this most holy sacrament. First Eucharist – May 21 4:30 p.m. If you attend the 4:30 mass on May 21, please take a moment to congratulate Ivanna De Leon on receiving her First Eucharist. Liturgy of Word with Children Liturgy of the Word with Children (Age 4 through Grade 3) ended on April 17. This Ministry for the Children will resume in September. If you are feel called to serve in this ministry, please sign up on the Ministry Sign-Up Card which will be available starting May 22.
Tree Made by Third Grade Religious Education Students Check out the tree in the back hallway of the Ministry Center at church. We are watching for the cocoons to turn into butterflies.
Jenni Wesolowski Receives Certificate of Achievement Jenni Wesolowski, a fifth grade catechist, has re-ceived a Certificate of Achievement from the Dio-cese of Joliet for Ongoing Certification. Jenni has over 78 hours of faith formation. Please congratulate Jenni on the time, energy and love she has dedicated to the catechetical ministry. She is a wonderful role model for all.
Catechists who have Certificate of Achievements:
Foundational (36 hours)
Marge Coronado Cheri Obendorf Jackie Greenwald Mary Szczap Marilyn McGoorty-Sullivan
Foundational and Advanced (additional 24 hours)
Ann Clawson Marilyn Wendell
Foundational, Advanced and Ongoing (another additional 18 hours)
Sue Cornell-Ohl Jenni Wesolowski
Thank you all for being catechetical “Companions on The Journey”.
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Kevin’s Corner This week’s Gospel is from John and contains one of my favorite verses of all time: John 10:10. Whenever someone asks me “What does it mean to be a Christian?” or “What is being Catholic all about?” I always respond promptly with: “Read John 10:10!” Right here Jesus himself tells us why he came, “so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Wow, how cool is that? I even like the NIV translation better where it says “…and have it to the full” as I think that is a more common phrase that we can recognize. Our God wants us to live life to the fullest, and backed it up with His own sacrifice. We are called as Christians to model that, and even more so as Catholic-Christians to help bring forth the Kingdom of God. So what does it mean to bring forth the Kingdom? May I suggest this: make your life a testament to Christ by living more fully each day AND helping others to have life in abundance. No wonder we Catholics are so pre-occupied with serv-ing our neighbors. How will you help someone and yourself live more fully this week?
High School Youth Ministry Updates:
NEW MISSION TRIP ADDED! St. Thomas will be partnering with St. Nicholas to provide a local service re-treat experience this summer. We will work on two homes in Aurora, doing $3,000 in rehab work on each. What’s even cooler?! John Grossman will run the mission trip! I need 5-6 handy adults and 15-20 teens. This trip is open to Middle School AND High School (6-8th shorter days). The trip is June 16-18th and staying over-night is optional. Cost is $150 for High School & $75 for Middle School. Forms are outside my office or online at www.discoveryouthministry.com under Missions.
May 15 Pancake Breakfast May 18 Parent Meeting: New High School Structure Explained, 7:30pm May 16 Start receiving small items for garage sale May 27-28 3rd Annual Missions Garage Sale May 31 Parent Meeting: New High School Structure Explained, 7:30pm
Volunteers Needed! Our High School system, consisting of Youth Ministry and Confirmation Prep is entering into its official new launch for next year following this past year of transition. We will need small group, retreat, missions, large group event, and fundraising volunteers. Start praying for God’s voice and you will hear more about the exciting opportunities to serve in the coming months!
Mission Angels Needed! I have several teens this year in need of a “mission angel” to help fund their trip. With so many out of work and struggling financially, need is great in our own community. Please contact me directly to discuss sponsoring a teen anonymously. There is more info on how to donate by going to www.discoveryouthministry.com under Missions -> Donate
The Faith Formation/Religious Education Department would like to extend their heartfelt “Thank you” in appreciation to those who have served with the formation of our children’s faith and, especially those who helped with this celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Gratitude is extended to Kate Cuddy, our Liturgy and Music Director; Jess Allured, Assistant Director; our choirs and musicians for their beautiful music; to Theresa Sheliga and other Sacristans; to Lori Culberson, our Greeters and Eucharistic Ministers; to the Altar Servers; Parents and the Children. A special “Thank You” to our Pastor, Fr. Joel Fortier, Fr. Rodolphe Arty, our Associate, Fr. Bob Colaresi, (weekend assistant), Fr. Pat Brennan (Resident Priest); our Deacons: Will Worden, Chuck Lane, Jim Breen, Larry Kearney and Michael Barrett; Tricia Serna, our 2nd Grade Coordinator; Nancy Cirmo and Marge Coronado, our Religious Education Assistants and to the following Catechists and Aides who have given of their time, love and a sharing of their faith to these First Communicants:
Sheleagh Bishop Tisha Danehl Elise Diner Antonella Erbacher Wanda Fattes Colleen Fournier
Rebecca Garretson Adriana Hartmen Julie Knox Elizabeth McDonald Maureen Overman Julie Savoia
Tricia Serna Paula Urso Vicki Varzino Tami Wagener Lynn Waite Emily Wesolowski
May we all grow closer to the Lord through the gift of Eucharist. ~ Patti Dougherty
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Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice
St. Vincent de Paul Spring Clothing Drive The St. Vincent de Paul collection truck will be in the St. Thomas parking lot next weekend with attendants present to collect your donations before and after the Saturday mass as well as the Sunday morning masses. Clothing and home goods of all kinds are accepted. Why should you save your castoffs for this collection? Not only will it help the environment by preventing them from going to the landfill, but some of these items will be given a new life and provided, at no cost, to those who have little. The remainder of/ your donations will be sold in the Joliet and West Chicago stores, and some of the money received is returned to the St. Thomas St. Vincent de Paul ministry to help parishioners and neighbors with rent and utilities.
St. Thomas Golf Outing Naperville Country Club Monday, July 18 Golf Package (Golf, Dinner, Silent Auction) - $175 (Space for 144 golfers) Dinner & Silent Auction - $75
Register early. Pick up a brochure after Mass this weekend in the Narthex or Gathering Area. Complete the form and return with payment to the Main Office or mail to the St. Thomas OSJ Office. Tickets can also be purchased in the Main Office anytime.
Proceeds from this event will assist St. Thomas CARES in its ongoing efforts to serve families in emergency need. Each year St. Thomas CARES helps hundreds of families put food on their tables, avoid evictions and utility shutoffs, buy needed prescription medications, and resolve transportation issues allowing them to seek and keep employment.
Planning a June Barbecue? Our Care Pantry can help you and you can help our Care Pantry. The Care Pantry is sponsoring Market Day sales for the months of June, July, and August. The June Market Day offerings (see flier in Gathering Area) provide many wonderful options for the first barbecue of the season. (Hopefully spring will have arrived weatherwise by then!) Order forms in the flier can be returned to the box in the Gathering Area. On-line ordering is also possible (www.MarketDay.com). Orders are due by May 30 and pick-up is Saturday morning, June 4.
Pro-Life Rosary The Knights of Columbus (Assembly 3044) will conduct a Pro Life Rosary in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic, at 3051 East New York Street in Aurora, on May 21 at 9:00 a.m. This will be an ongoing event held every third Saturday of the month.
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The St. Vincent de Paul Truck is HERE! The St. Vincent de Paul Spring Clothing Drive is this weekend with Vincentians present to collect your donations from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 7:00 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Cloth-ing and home goods of all kinds are accepted. Why should you save your castoffs for us? Not only will you be helping the environment by preventing them from going to the landfill but some of these items will be given a new life and provided, at no cost, to those who have little. While the majority of your donations will be sold in our Joliet and West Chicago stores, some of the money received is returned to the St. Vincent de Paul ministry to help St. Thomas parishioners and neighbors with rent and utili-ties. So, Help Fill That Truck!
Twinning Dental Team Leaving for Duchity During April and May, three healthcare teams will have visited our Twinning parish and village in Duchity, Haiti. The second Medi-cal Team returned on May 7. Both
teams worked for the fist time in our new clinic facil-ity. We will have more information on the Medical Teams in a future bulletin. On May 17, a Dental Team will travel to Duchity. The focus the trip is threefold. Treating patients in pain will be primary. Also they will continue to get fluoride treatments to as many children as possible. And this will be the first attempt to provide tooth replacements for those who have lost teeth to decay over the years. Please keep the Dental Team in your prayers. Ignatian Volunteer Corps Retired? Eager to "give something back"? A number of St. Thomas parishioners are Ignatian volunteers. The Ignatian Volunteer Corps is accepting new members (age 50+) to work with the materially poor and marginalized in the greater Chicago area two days a week, and to reflect and pray on that experience in the Jesuit tradition, beginning September 2011.For further information contact George Sullivan, 773.975.6871 or [email protected]. Contact lVC National office at (toll-free) 888.831.4686 or visit the website at www.ivcusa.org.
Jana Minor: Pax Joliet Award On May 1, Jana Minor received a Pax Joliet Award from the Diocese of Joliet Peace and Social Justice Office. Jana has been a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Naperville for many years. Jana began Companions Journeying Together in 1986. In December of 1986, Companions received a grant to serve the children of women at Cook County Jail. Aunt Mary's Storybook Project was started, giving the women an opportunity to choose and record books for their children. It is Companion's most popular project and has been copied throughout the U. S. Companions publishes Journey Notes and sponsors other programs including: Christmas Card and Mother's Day Stationery Projects, Fathers Read, Mother Love Parenting Classes, individuals and groups wishing to correspond with prisoners, and the Tamms Prayer Project. Joyce Ruhaak introduced Jana with these words:
I am honored to know, work with, and introduce Jana. She lives the criterion for the Pax Joliet Award. All of her adult life Jana has demon-strated an extraordinary commitment to persons incarcerated and their families, and has been a most effective connector of prisoners to persons on the outside who write, pray for, or provide useful articles for them. Also, she has a gift for building relationships with administrators of prisons and jails that benefit prisoners, their family members — especially the children, prison staff members, and persons on the out-side. Together they have worked for the well-being and wholeness of prisoners.
Congratulations, Jana!
Jana Minor with husband, Bill (left), and Tom Garlitz (right)
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Pastoral Care Tornado Safety at Home Two Different terms are used for tornado weather.
WATCH – Conditions make a tornado possible. WARNING – A tornado has been spotted.
Sirens sound only during a warning, so take action! Make your way to the northeast corner of your basement. Make yourself as small as possible by crouching down. Climb under a heavy worktable or other strong furniture. Store blankets and quilts nearby to cover yourself from flying debris. If you don’t have a basement, go to an interior room without windows, like a first floor bathroom. Climb into the tub with a couch cushion to protect you from debris. Tornado Safety at Church If tornado sirens go off during mass, stay calm! Here are some suggestions for your safety. Hallways and bathrooms without windows are the safest places in our building. Make your way there in an orderly fashion. Stay out of the gym. Large open spaces are more likely to collapse. There may be little time to move to safety. If you are unable to get to the hallways, crawl under your pew and make yourself as small a “target” as possible. Help children, the elderly, and those with disabilities get into position.
Family-to-Family Support Group If you have a loved one who is struggling, with Mental Illness, this support group is for YOU…Parents, Spouses, Siblings, Partners, Caretakers are all invited. NAMI Certified Trained Facilitators lead this support group on the first and third Monday of each month. Confidentiality is assured, as we offer you a place to come to share your story, and learn about coping with a loved one who is battling De-pression, Bi-Polar, or any of the myriad of Mental Illnesses you may be face with daily. NAMI offers HOPE for the caretakers – You! Please plan to join us in the Youth Center Room. There is no cost, and resource materials are provided. We hope to see you, as we know all caretakers are in need of a place to gain some understanding and sol-ace. Our meeting time is always 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. If you need a place to talk and share your story, we wel-come you to join us! National Alliance for Mental Illness, (NAMI DuPage) is proud to offer this support for our faith community. Support for Family Members of Individuals with Mental Illness First and Third Mondays 7-8:30 pm St. Thomas the Apostle Call NAMI at 630-752-0066
Fun – Fun – Fun Seniors Trip � Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana � June 1 � 40 people needed � $15 includes – bus trip, buffet,
and $5 to play RSVP : Tom Dederichs 630.445.5331 or Jan Olah 630.355.8980 x 124 Reservations needed no later then May 16.
SAVE THE DATE... for Life Line Screening
July 28. Watch for details!
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Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts...
Weekly Sunday Offertory May 8, 2011 (week 45) 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 7/1/10 to date: Offertory Goal Year to Date Over/short of goal to date: Goal for Fiscal Year 7/1 to 6/30 Remaining for Fiscal Year goal
$24,156 $17,484 $5,003
$46,643
$1,588,115 $35,291
$1,608,255 ($20,140)
$1,858,400 $270,285
The Legacy of Help and Hope One of the simplest ways to make a planned gift to your parish is to include St. Thomas the Apostle in your will or trust. This is called a bequest gift and can be easily made. To include St. Thomas as the beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k) or life insurance policy, all you have to do is request a beneficiary designation form from your plan administrator. You complete the form and name St. Thomas as a beneficiary. You can name your parish as the full beneficiary or as partial beneficiary which allows you to in-clude other charities as well.
Parish Picnic It is time to plan for our Parish Picnic held in late summer. Once a team is put together we will have a planning meeting. Contact Patti Dougherty 630.355.8980 ext. 109 or [email protected]. If we each take a small piece, a lot can happen!
Y U St. Thomas Softball Team needs players! The softball team is a noncompetitive women's league that plays at Calvary Church on Tuesday evenings mid May to July. You must be 18 years old to play. If you are interested, please contact Lindsay Grier at [email protected]
St. Thomas Women’s Softball Team Needs...
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Fri, May 20, 9:30 am: Wendy McCormick, Speaker, Author, Job Search Expert and Ex-Radio Show Host will speak about “Five Guiding Principles to Getting Unstuck”. Wendy helps job searchers get their life and job search on track by focusing on following and implementing these principles. Wed, May 25, 7:00 pm: Speaker Night: Ray Stuchly & Mary Erlain will present, "Leadership in Tough Times - Take It Personally". See details at left.
Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. (after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Gym
Administration Commission THE WEEK AHEAD... Monday, May 16 7:00—9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00—8:30 p.m. NAMI, Youth Center Tuesday, May 17 10:00—11:00 a.m. Care Pantry, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Judea 7:00—9:30 p.m. Voices of Faith, Church 7:00—9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym Wednesday, May 18 7:00—9:00 p.m. STEP, Judea 7:00—9:30 p.m. Sojourners Rehearsal, Church 7:00—7:25 p.m. Rosary, Chapel Thursday, May 19 9:15—11:15 a.m. Spread the Word Bible Study, Senior Center 10:00am-12:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Cana 6:00—6:45 p.m. Journey Praise, Church 6:30—8:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Cana 7:30—9:00 p.m. Spread the Word Bible Study, Senior Center 7:30—9:30 p.m. Genesis Rehearsal, Church Friday, May 20 9:00—11:30 a.m. Bible Study, Senior Center 9:15am-12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym 6:00—9:30 p.m. Men’s Brat Night, Lighthouse Saturday, May 21 8:30—11:00 a.m. Bread of Life, Rectory Basement 8:30—11:00 a.m. Ensemble Rehearsal, Lighthouse 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Saturday Sharing, Senior Center Sunday, May 22 12:00—1:00 p.m. Adult Confirmation Prep, Cana 12:30—1:30 p.m. Baptism, Church
MAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER NIGHT PRESENTATION
Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m.: Leadership In Tough Times
“Take It Personally!” If you would like to address any of the following: � Frustrated with today's hectic schedules? � Concerned about spending too much time reacting? � Would like to create more balance in your life? � How are you impacted by the "Tyranny of the Ur-
gent"? � Create a vivid mental image of your ideal future? Please attend this interactive workshop to learn how to truly be EFFECTIVE in what you do. Ray Stu-chly is CEO and Mary Erlain is Executive Vice Presi-dent with LMI Riverside. Their workshops are interactive for maximum participation, leaving participants with proven tools that can be put to imme-diate use. Mary is the owner and president of Peak Marketing & Sales, Inc., a business coaching and development firm she founded in 2007. Her passion is working with small to medium-sized businesses. She contin-ues to design and facilitate customized workshops and one-to-one coaching to address the specific needs of each client. Her in-depth knowledge of the market and her vast network of strategic partner experts allows her to address issues facing her clients to enable them to focus on their goals and what it takes to grow their business. Ray has 30 years of experience in executive and management positions. Ray was also responsible for development and training of a nationwide sales organi-zation. He was a certified instructor in quality manage-ment and an instructor at DeVry University and the Keller Graduate School of Management. Ray enjoys public speaking and has facilitated over 500 work-shops in the Midwest.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 630.355.8980. Friday meeting formats include announcements, speaker presentation, and 2 rounds of networking. Prepare your elevator speech, and bring handbills to pass out to 20 fellow networkers. Wednesday night is speaker only, no formal networking. Contact Jim Breen [email protected] for info.
