untitledJohn Lawlor Dan O’Grady 922.1334
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. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Assistant 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] Lori Culberson – Liturgy
Coordinator, x120,
[email protected] Angie Tuttle – Liturgy
Office Assistant, x110,
[email protected] Benjamin Horvat* –
Asst. Director of Music, x 111,
[email protected] Jessi
Allured* – Asst. Director of Music, x111,
[email protected]
Theresa Sheliga* – Sacristan Coordinator, x116 Faith Formation
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] Marge Coronado – Religious
Education Assistant, x219,
[email protected] Anne Schultz –
Adult Faith Formation Assistant, x113,
[email protected] Lynne
Vehlewald* – Librarian, x125,
[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,
[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 Editor, Graphic Design, x110,
[email protected] Susan Francesconi* – Communications
Coordinator, x108,
[email protected] Ted McKeown* –
Facility Coordinator, x133,
[email protected] Jorge Gonzalez*
– Custodian Pastoral Leadership Community John Ball Christine Berta
579.4294 Julee Gard Steven Grumbine 375.0126 Commission
Facilitators Worship Josh Goralski 357.7671 Parish Life Faith
Formation Chris Baker 548.1733 Elaine Scutti 904.1272
Administration Dave Otto 717.6635 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 a.m. —
Noon.
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 1:45 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 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 (walking) to four at the 9 & 10:45 a.m. Mass. For more
information call the church office.
Ambition–it can be a very good thing and a very bad thing. In the
gospel today we hear about the ambition of the Apostles. They want
something of Jesus, and Jesus asks them, “What do you wish me to do
for you?” They wanted to sit at his right and left hand when he
comes into his “kingdom”, as they saw it. They were ambitious for
themselves, and Jesus quickly assures them that they don’t
understand any- thing of his Kingdom. “You do not know what
you
are asking.” He asks, “Can you drink the cup that I drink or be
baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?” They say, “We
can!” They really didn’t understand the cost of discipleship. They
did wind up drinking of the cup and experi- enced the baptism of
Jesus, they all gave their lives for the Kingdom as martyrs. They
came to understand and so must we, that we cannot
just be ambitious for ourselves, but rather for the Kingdom of God.
Jesus took the moment to teach them and us that we cannot use our
ambition to lord it over others, to make it “felt.” He says, “It
shall not be so among you.” Jesus teaches that our greatness must
be expressed in service, “For the Son of Man did not come to be
served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Our
lesson for today is that we use our gifts, talents, and treasure,
for the service of others. Otherwise we run the risk, like the rich
young man from last Sunday’s gospel, of not getting into the
Kingdom, much less assuming positions of power in it. That is the
great lesson for us. That is the note and point of having every
good thing–using them for the sake of the Kingdom. Tithing I think
is a prerequisite, a practical real way, of keeping ambition and
its shadow side in perspective, of maintaining our priorities, and
living out the teaching of Jesus we hear today. I invite you to be
ambitious for the Kingdom of God–in fact passionate about it! God
Bless you,
Dear Friends,
Welcome Guests and Visitors!
St. Thomas is here to companion you on your faith journey. Come
with us as we grow in closeness to Christ through liturgy, music,
faith formation, special events, and countless ways to make a
difference. Would you like to become a Parishioner? Join us at
Welcome Sunday after the following Masses:
Sat, Oct 24: 4:30 p.m. in the Gathering Area
Sun, Oct 25: 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. in the gym with Donuts
Sun, Oct 25, 6:30 p.m. in the Narthex
“I invite you to be
ambitious for the Kingdom
October 18, 2009
— Isaiah 53:11b
October 18, 2009 — Page 4
Worship Commission World Youth Day Celebrated Next weekend (October
24 & 25) we will celebrate World Youth Day. Several St. Thomas
youth have been invited to share their experiences of Haiti and
Ecuador next weekend. The following High School students will share
their stories:
4:30 - Carly Anthony - Haiti 7:30 - Mallory Ramp - Ecuador 9:00 -
Jamie Meno - Ecuador 10:45 - Maddy Nave 6:30 - Sara Francesconi
Welcome Benjamin! Benjamin Horvat is our new talent in the music
ministry and will be a tremendous asset to the music ministry team
here at St. Thomas. Please welcome him! Some of Horvat’s fondest
memories are of walking the beach of Sheboygan, Wisconsin’s Lake
Michigan, singing worship choruses in four-part harmony for hours
with a group of gifted friends. More recently, he completed a de-
gree in Voice Pedagogy from Lawrence University with additional
studies in piano, conducting, and composition both in the States
and at the Musik Hochschule in Stuttgart, Germany. Horvat has been
vocal coach/pit orchestra con- ductor for numerous musicals and has
directed a community chorus through busy concert seasons. He has
been seen per- forming as Tamino (Magic Flute), Werther (Werther),
Se- more (Little Shop of Horrors), Splinters (The Tenderland),
Eisenstein (Die Fledermause). He’s sung the tenor solos of
Bernstein’s Chinchester Psalms with the Fox Valley Sym- phony
Orchestra and sang the Messiah tenor solos with the Milwaukee
Symphony. Since moving to Chicago, he’s served as the division
manager of Lighthouse Catholic Media and sang as a regu- lar tenor
ringer for Queen of All Saints Basilica. He is cur- rently being
trained as a liturgist with the Office of Divine Worship, has
become certified as a Natural Church Devel- opment consultant, and
recently incorporated his non-profit called: Engage Your Church
Productions.
May I become at all times, both now and forever, A protector for
those without protection, A guide for those who have lost their
way, A ship for those with oceans to cross, A bridge for those with
rivers to cross, A sanctuary for those in danger, A lamp for those
in need of light, A place of refuge for those in need of shelter,
And a servant for those in need.
From the book Ancient Wisdom, Modern World: Ethics for a New
Millennium
Presider’s Schedule — Oct 24/25
4:30 - Fr. Pat Brennan 7:30 - Fr. Rodolphe Arty 9:00 - Fr. Joel
Fortier 10:45 - Fr. Joel Fortier 6:30 - Fr. Bob Colaresi
Q&A: What to Read How are the readings for each Sunday chosen?
Each Sunday the word of God is proclaimed in our church in the form
of three scripture readings and a psalm. The first reading and the
psalm al- ways come from the first testament of the Bible (the “Old
Testament”), except during the Easter season, when the first
reading is from the Acts of the Apostles. The second reading is a
selection from one of the non-gospel books of the second testament
of the Bible (the “New Testament”). The third reading is always
chosen from one of the gos- pels: Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. It
is clear from the title “liturgy of the word” that the scriptures
are an integral part of Sunday eucharist. This emphasis on a more
thorough and varied use of the scriptures is a direct result of the
re- newal of the liturgy called for by the Second Vati- can
Council: “The treasures of the Bible are to be opened up more
lavishly, so that richer fare may be provided for the faithful at
the table of God’s word.” To meet this need, a new lectionary (or
book of readings for worship) was published in 1970. It included
assigned texts for each Sunday based on a three-year cycle of
readings. And, as noted above, each Sunday included three readings
as well as a responsorial psalm. As people baptized to live not by
bread alone but by the word of God as well, the liturgy of the word
should not be the only time we hear the read- ings. One way to live
with the lectionary is to do an attentive reading of the scriptures
before the liturgy each Sunday—a fruitful and enriching way of
entering more deeply into the prayer. Another approach is to hear
the word proclaimed in the as- sembly first, and then spend the
following week rereading and meditating on it. Whichever method you
choose, several helpful resources have been published to aid you.
Copyright © 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training
Publications, 1900 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101;
1-800-933-1800. Text by Kathy Luty. Art by Luba Lukova.
Page 5 — October 18, 2009
Pray For Our Parish Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Maker and
author of life, in Jesus we have found the path to wisdom.
Let us, therefore, be bold to approach you, not seeking privilege
but asking mercy. Let us live among one another, not seeking to be
served but to serve.
We ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is not ashamed to call us
brothers and sisters, the high priest who sympathized with our
weakness and intercedes on our behalf, Christ Jesus, who is one
with you and the Holy Spirit God for ever and ever. Amen. From:
Prayers for Sundays and Seasons, Liturgy Training Publications.
www.ltp.org
for the sick… Herlinda Santellano, mother of Jose Cecelia Stefanko,
mother of Diane Barbaret Bill Ullrich, father of Tina Dufkis Fr.
Frank Lehnerd, friend of Cheryl Marshall Anthony Ryder, father of
Mike & Nonnie for the deceased… Gregory Hoctor, son of Dan
& Darlene Michelle Fahle, Naperville North Student Julie
Sayers, friend of Cheryl Marshall Richard Schmidt, father of Randy
Randozzo Robert Nudera, father of Robert Christine Soreno, friend
of Tshepo Makau
Mass Intentions Monday, October 19, 2009 8:30 †Amy Aberer, by Susan
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:30 †John Ferguson, by Jim & Ann
Rioux Wednesday, October 21, 2009 8:30 †Michelle Alessi, by Mom
Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:30 †Victor & Betty Leonard, by The
Beran Family Friday, October 23, 2009 8:30 †Pat Huff, by Bill Huff
†Norb Oliver, by Dawn Oliver Saturday, October 24, 2009 4:30
†August Wolf, by Mary Baumgartner † Neil Konietzko, by Lourdes Chew
Sunday, October 25, 2009 7:30 For the People of St. Thomas 9:00
†Mitchell Zoladz, by Genevieve Zoloadz †Frank Wittry, by Don and
Betty Wampach 10:45 †Elizabeth “Betty” Plaszczewski, by Frank Cuneo
& Pat Peterson †Ronald Anderson, by Prayer Shawl Ministries
6:30 †May Gile-Borja, by Jenny & Escobar Family Leonard J.
Pauling, by The Wernecke Family
Today’s Readings First Reading — My servant shall justify many, and
their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). Psalm — Lord, let your
mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second
Reading — Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to
receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16).
Gospel — Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of
all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]). Readings for the Week Monday: Eph
2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday:
Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53 Friday:
Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16 Sunday:
Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52
October 18, 2009 — Page 6
Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission
C.A.R.E. CORNER
The Triduum ends on Easter Sunday and just as the joy of Christmas
cannot be contained within a mere 24 hours, so too, the joy of
Easter has a whole season to unfold. We celebrate Easter for 50
days, as we are given permission to cele- brate longer than we
repented during the 40 days of Lent. This doesn’t mean you should
keep those Easter eggs on your kitchen table for 7 weeks. Instead,
we are asked to get into the habit of cele- brating the
Resurrection of our Lord every Sun- day which we should be looking
upon as a mini- Easter. And while we are at it, let’s see if we can
unravel the mystery of when Easter falls on the calendar. Easter is
always the first Sunday fol- lowing the first full moon which
occurs after March 20. Because the cycle of the full moon
fluctuates, Easter can actually occur as early as March 22 and as
late as April 25. The Easter season officially ends with the
celebration of Pentecost, the anniversary of the birth of our
Church. Have you noticed that we actually do a lot of “celebrating”
within the Church year? After Pentecost, we recognize a few
additional feast days before moving into a long stretch of Ordinary
Time. We’ll explain that term next week.
CHECK OUT OUR RESOURCE CENTER... As we continue on our journey,
please remember to check out the bookrack in the Gathering Area. In
addition to last month’s selections, look for these additions: True
Stories For Your Faith Journey: The Light in the Lantern He Leadeth
Me The Pilgrim’s Guide to Rome’s Principal Churches Mother Teresa:
A Simple Path
Please feel free to check out the rest of our collection in the
Resource Center/Library.
Men of the Parish… Mark your Calendars! The Annual Fall Men's Night
is Friday evening November 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Light House. The
evening will began with a meal followed by a presentation on "Feed
My Starving Children" by Dawn Eber, parishioner and FMSC Board
Member. Please plan to attend. Come Pray the Rosary Opportunities
to pray the Rosary:
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. in the chapel Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
in the chapel
Supper & Substance: Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas
Merton An 8-week dinner & dialogue for adults in their 20s and
30s. Wednes- day evenings, October 21 through December 16 from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. Meet new people, or renew friendships, share a
delicious dinner, and gain a deeper perspective on life.
Contemplative living is a way of listening and responding to our
everyday experiences by consciously attending to our relationships
with self, others, God, and all of nature. While Bridges uses
Merton’s writings as a starting point, it seeks above all else to
mine the life experience and spiritual depths of those who use it.
$25 reserves your spot and buys the book. Email
[email protected] or call 630.355.8980x123 for
registration materials. AuthenticLIFE is a ministry of St. Thomas
the Apostle which seeks opportunities to reveal experiences of God
in the everyday lives of adults in their 20s and 30s.
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“May love hold you, peace enfold you — may you be held in God’s
hands.”
All Saints / All Souls Liturgy will be held at St. Thomas at on
Monday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. Those who have died will be remem-
bered in a special way. You are invited to participate by laying a
memento of your loved one on the tables in front of the Altar steps
before Mass begins. Memento suggestions include any small item that
reminds you of that special person: a Bible, a photo, flower, book,
cap, mug, etc. You are also invited to participate by bringing a
flower forward during the Prayer of the Faithful (flowers
provided). The liturgy will be followed by a reception in the
Gathering Area. For more information, call Lori Culberson
630.355.8980x120
Monday Nov 2
7:30 PM In many ways our spiritual journey is like that of the two
disciples on the road to Emmaus. Women of St. Thomas, their
friends, sisters, mothers and adult daughters, in this season of
thanksgiving, are invited to “Companions on the Journey to Emmaus
and Beyond” a Sophia’s Circle micro-retreat led by Dr. Mary Amore
of Mayslake Ministries. Come explore your spiritual life through
the lens of Christian hospitality, prayer, meal sharing, and
evangelization.
What: Sophia’s Circle Micro Retreat When: Friday, November 20, 6:30
to 10 p.m. For whom: Women Where: St. Thomas Gym Cost: $10 at the
door Reservations: Required
As always, the evening will begin with wine and light refreshments.
Space is limited to 100. Register today by email (preferred)
[email protected]. Or, leave your name, phone number and email
address at 630.355.8980x108.
Monthly Date Nights to “Fireproof your Marriage” Oct 17, Nov 14,
Dec 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6 Join other couples in small group
sessions with Fireproof your Marriage Curriculum 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
in the St. Thomas Lighthouse. Beer and wine will be provided. There
is an optional $5 charge for pizza and babysit- ting is available
for $5. Fireproof is winning rave reviews. “This is a movie that
will impact couples in a pro- found way for decades to come.” These
optional six monthly marriage enrichment study sessions will
conduct discussions using video clips from Fireproof. Couples can
come who have not viewed the movie beforehand. Participant guides
are needed for the discussion groups. These will be available that
night or can be purchased at a local Christian book store for $8.99
+ tax. For information call Chari Rosales 630.355.8980x138 or
[email protected] Pick up a flyer in the Gathering Area to
register.
October 18, 2009 — Page 8
Religious Education First Communion Parent Sessions Parent
Enrichment Sessions for 1st Eucharist have been scheduled. These
sessions are for adults only and attendance is expected at both
sessions for par- ents who desire to have a child receive their
First Communion in the spring of 2010.
Session 1, Theology of the Eucharist, will be pre- sented by Fr.
Joel Fortier on Monday evening, Octo- ber 19, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. in
the St. Thomas Ministry Center and again on Saturday morning,
October 24, 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Acad- emy.
Parents may attend either time.
Session 2, Preparation for Eucharist in the Home, will be presented
by Patti Dougherty on Saturday morning, November 7, 8:30 – 9:45
a.m. at All Saints Catholic Academy and again Monday evening No-
vember 9, 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas Minis- try Center.
Parents may attend either time. Families Invited to Care Pantry
Open House Do you know where our St. Thomas Care Pantry is located?
Where the items are taken that are brought to church the first
Sunday of the month, through our Kids Kare program? Come to the
Care Pantry Open House on Sunday, October 25, after the 9:00 and
10:45 liturgies. Let’s meet in the gym by the new kitchen entrance.
(The Care Pantry is lo- cated beyond the kitchen.) After you visit
the Care Pantry, return to the gym for a donut as it is Donut
Sunday!
Third Grade R.E. students will Experience the Labyrinth Religious
Education students in the 3rd grade will come to St. Thomas during
their regular class time on Saturday, October 24 or Tuesday,
October 27. Stu- dents will gather in the gym to learn about the
laby- rinth and to walk our indoor one. Labyrinths are a form of a
maze. Unlike mazes, however labyrinths offer one path which always
leads to the center. By following the one path to the center, the
walker can use the labyrinth to quiet the mind, be prayerful and
find peace. Our students will have the opportunity to walk and then
reflect on that walk. St. Thomas has an outdoor labyrinth behind
the Ministry Center available to anyone who wishes to walk it. For
more information about the Labyrinth, please contact the Religious
Education Office, 630.305.6318. World Youth Day October 24 and 25
we celebrate World Youth Day 2009; a day set aside to affirm and
celebrate the youth of our parishes. “Thank you” to all our St.
Thomas youth, for the many ways they are part of the life and
spirit of our faith community. Liturgy of the Word with Children
Help Needed! There is a need for a leader for 5th grade Liturgy of
the Word which occurs 5 times during the school year. This is
during the 10:45 mass and training is provided. The 10:45 mass also
needs an additional adult facilitator to walk the children in and
out of mass. If you feel called to help bring God’s Word to the
younger children, please see or call Patti Dougherty (355-8980 ext.
109).
? Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings
of the week.
Oct 18 Question of the Week...
What do I need most from Jesus today?
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Grandparents Program Scripture Safari Sunday Donuts Puppet Ministry
Sleep Out Saturday Nursery Helpers Emmaus Retreat Team Rainbows
Support Children’s Choir
NEWS from… All Saints Catholic Academy
Youth of St. Thomas… Thank you for all you do! P.A.D.S. (Public
Action to Deliver Shelter) Middle School Summer Mission Equator and
Haiti Youth Mission Haiti Twinning: Sponsor a child Cards to
families in Mississippi S.T.E.P. Walk (Steps Toward Eliminating
Poverty) Feed My Starving Children Shoe Box Christmas/ Easter
Basket Project St. Thomas Teens with Character Care Pantry: “Kids
Kare” Food Collection School Supply Collection Christmas Party /
Christmas gift collection Cookies for Prison Ministry Religious
Education Aides Liturgy of the Word Leaders and Helpers Middle
School Choir: Joyful Jammers High School Choir: Journey Praise
Cantors Lectors Host-Greeters Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers
Habitat for Humanity Harvest Sunday Christmas Pageants Stations of
the Cross
Help Wanted 1.5 Hrs/Week Media Team
Our Media Team needs some more help. Commitment is 1-2 Sundays a
month from
5:30-7:30 p.m. Run the projection, live video feed, sound board,
etc
for the 6:30pm mass. Call Kevin Right Now! 630.355.8980 x123 or
[email protected]
A prayer for our Priests We thank you, God our Father, for those
who have responded to your call to priestly ministry. Accept this
prayer we offer on their behalf: Fill your priests with the sure
knowledge of your love. Open their hearts to the power and
consolation of the Holy Spirit. Let them to new depths of union
with your Son. Increase in them profound faith in the Sacraments
they celebrate as they nourish, strengthen and heal us. Lord Jesus
Christ, grant that these, your priest, may inspire us to strive for
holiness by the power of their example, as men of prayer who ponder
your word and follow your will. O Mary, Mother of Christ and our
mother, guard with your maternal care these chosen ones, so dear to
the Heart of your Son. Intercede for our priests that, offering the
Sacrifice of your Son, they may be conformed more each day to the
image of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. St.
John Vianney, universal patron of priest, pray for us and our
priests. The Year for Priests June 19, 2009- June 19, 2010
All Saints Catholic Academy Hosts Fall Open House Thinking about a
Catholic education for your son or daughter? Come to the Fall Open
House on Mon- day, October 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m. All Saints Catholic
Academy serves students from pre-school 3 years old to Grade 8. The
open house will include a presentation, a questions and answers
time, and a school tour. No sign up is required. All Saints
Catholic Academy is located at 1155 Aurora Avenue, Naperville. For
ad- ditional information about the school, visit the web- site at
www.ascacademy.org.
October 18, 2009 — Page 10
Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice
40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil and Mass for the Unborn St. Thomas
the Apostle has signed up to cover the payer vigil at Planned
Parenthood on Monday, Octo- ber 19. If you can pray for an hour,
please sign up on the board in the Gathering Area or call Mary
Ellen O’Rourke 630.851.8262. Planned Parenthood is lo- cated at
3051 E. New York St., Aurora, near the in- tersection of Eola and
New York. Parishioner Help to Help Flood Victims in Philippines
Shantie DePaz is a St. Thomas parishioner. She is taking action to
help the victims of the tsunami (Tropical Storm Ketsana in the
Philippines. Would you like to help? She is coordinating a Food and
Clothing Drive for the millions of flood victims. From October 11
through October 25, she will be colleting donations of the
following items: canned soup, canned meat, mac-n-cheese, rice,
soap/shampoo, blankets, towels, light clothing (no winter clothes
please), monetary donations - checks can be made out to Jesilda Re-
source Foundation and are tax deductible. The blan-
kets/towels/clothing do not need to be new as long as they are
clean and in good condition. Items can be dropped off in the
Gathering Area. Collections will be sent to Pilar Lee in Manila,
Philippines who is the Director of the Rizal Chapter of the
Philippine National Red Cross. She will make sure all donated items
will be distributed to the shel- ter areas. Any help will be
greatly appreciated.
Transformation Through Crisis: Seeking a Sustainable Economic
Future
Saturday, October 24, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, St. Elizabeth Seton
Catholic Parish 1370 Lisson Road, Naperville. Cost: $25.00
Pax Christi Illinois, a state chapter of the Catholic peace
movement, is hosting a workshop focusing on the opportunities
presented to people of faith in light of the current economic
crisis. The workshop will be led by Fr. Jim Hug, SJ, the
Director/President of the Center of Concern in Washington DC. The
Center of Concern is a faith-based organization working in
collaboration with ecumenical and interfaith net- works to bring a
prophetic voice for social and eco- nomic justice to a global
context. Jim is the editor of the Center's best selling Catholic
Social Teach- ing: Our Best Kept Secret; principal author of So-
cial Revelation: Profound Challenge for Christian Spirituality,
published by the Center of Concern. He has an M.A. in Philosophy
from Springhill College, an M.A. in Christian Spirituality from St.
Louis University and a Ph.D. in Christian Eth- ics from the
University of Chicago. For more information contact Sr. Karen
Nykiel, at 630-632-2216 or Steve & Karen Jackson at 630-
969-7644. Pumpkins Needed Next Sunday! A group of St. Thomas teens
have planned a Halloween Party for our Care Pantry children. They
are in need of small to medium size pumpkins for the party. If you
would like to help, please drop off pumpkins in the Gathering Area
between Saturday, October 17 and Friday, October 23.
Happy Halloween!!
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Mark your calendars now! Families, youth groups, and individuals
are invited to collect pledges and sleep out in boxes, tents, and
cars on the lawns and lots of St. Thomas. This is a county-wide
event to raise funds and aware- ness of the growing number of
homeless fami- lies in Dupage County. Spiritual and educa- tional
activities will take place at St. Thomas and a large county-wide
rally with media cov- erage will be held that evening in Glen
Ellyn. Green Flyers and Sign-up Tables will be found in the
Gathering Area in October. The funds raised will benefit local
homeless fami- lies and outreach initiatives of the St. Thomas
youth ministries.For further information about Sleep Out Saturday
or the work of the St. Tho- mas Transitional Housing Ministry, call
facili- tator Larry Drummond @ 630-203-2462. You can also visit
www.sleepoutsaturday.org
Coming… Sat, Nov 7 6th Annual
S.T.E.P. WALK 2009 Come Walk with Us! Join us in Naperville's
annual multi-parish walk against hunger on October 25, 1:30 p.m. at
All Saints Catholic Academy. Proceeds will benefit relief efforts
of the St. Thomas - St. Vincent DePaul Conference and Catholic
Relief Services. This year the focus is on families — of all ages.
Our featured walkers this year are: Father Mark and his Mother,
Chari Rosales and her daughter, Rachel, and Mike Ryder and Isabella
DeRosa, his very special friend, (adopted fam- ily!) Consider
sponsoring one of our featured walkers — or better yet, sign-up to
walk yourself and secure your own sponsors. You can sponsor or
sign-up to walk in the Gathering Area this weekend or next.
AAIM Benefit Shelly Anderson is a long time St. Thomas parishioner.
He is also president of the Board of Directors of The Alliance
Against Intoxi- cated Motorists (AAIM), a non-profit that lobbies
against intoxicated drivers, speaks to convicted DUI offenders
reliving their painful personal stories, and supports the families
that are victims of Intoxicated drivers. That help includes
financial support to help families over short run problem
situations. AAIM is holding its 19th annual benefit and luncheon at
noon on Sunday October 25 at Venuti’s Ristorante in Addison. Funds
raised from the event will benefit victims who suffer financial
devastation due to drunk driv- ers. For more information, contact
Shelly Anderson 630.995.1963.
October 18, 2009 — Page 12
Pastoral Care Parish Nurse Note:
GOOD HEALTH and SAFETY HABITS Especially during Flu Season!
Good health habits need to be learned, followed and taught.
Consistent healthy habits can protect everyone from contact with
germs at home, work, church, or school. • Avoid close contact with
people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from
others to protect them from getting sick too. Avoid touching your
mouth, nose, or eyes when in group contact or when in contact with
sick people. • Stay home from work, school, church, and errands
when you are sick. You will help protect others from catching your
illness. • Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when you cough or
sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper
sleeve or elbow area, not your hands. Always dispose of used
tissue. • Avoid shaking hands or giving hugs while you are ill. •
Avoid sharing any utensil or drink and refrain from receiv- ing the
cup at Eucharist while ill. Washing your hands often will help
protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use
alcohol-based gel (like Purell) frequently to clean hands. CLEAN
HANDS SAVES LIVES! • When washing hands with soap and water: wet
your hands with clean running water and apply soap; rub hands
together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces; continue rubbing
hands together for 20 seconds (imagine singing “happy birthday”
twice); rinse hands well under running water; dry your hands using
a paper towel; use the towel to turn off the faucet and open the
door; dispose of the paper towel. When using an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer: apply the product to the palm of one hand; rub hands
together; rub the product over all surfaces of hands and fingers
until hands are dry. SPECIAL HANDWSHING TIMES: • before preparing
or eating food • after going to the bathroom • after changing
diapers or cleaning up a child who has gone to the bathroom •
before and after tending to someone who is sick • after blowing
your nose, coughing, or sneezing • after handling any animal or
animal waste • after handling garbage, and before and after
treating a cut or wound. Reference: Center for Disease Control and
Prevention-Health and Safety Topics
Save the Date: Influenza vaccine can prevent influenza disease. St.
Thomas will be hosting a Flu Clinic administered by the CNS Home
Health and Hospice Agency on Saturday, October 31. The traditional
flu vaccine will be administered from 8-11am in our Gathering Area.
Medicare and cash will be accepted as payment. No other insurances
are accepted. The H1N1 vaccine will NOT be available. Please check
with your per- sonal physician if interested and eligi- ble. Please
call the parish nurses with your questions or concerns at Felicia x
104 and Rose x 140. Tree of Light Memorial Mass A memorial mass
will be held on Sunday, November 8 at the St. Charles Pastoral
Center to remember babies who have been lost through miscar- riage,
stillbirth, other pregnancy losses, and infant or early childhood
death. There will be a tree-lighting cere- mony preceding mass at
3:00 p.m. Tree-lighting Ceremony preceding Mass and a reception
following. All families and individuals are welcome to attend this
Mass in remem- brance of babies who have died. Per- sons unable to
attend who wish to have a baby remembered, are asked to call
815.838.5334. Elizabeth Ministers will assist at this event.
Families may wish to arrive at 2:30 p.m. to register and to gather
in the chapel. The St. Charles Pastoral Center is located oon
Airport Road and Route 53 in Romeoville.
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Wed, Oct 28, Trip to Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind. $15 includes
transportation from St Thomas, buffet and $5.00 coupon Call Bill
Mann 630.369.0095 for more information and reservations. Wed, Nov
4, 1:00 p.m., Lunch Warrenville Pan- cake House Call Barb Bigus for
reservations 630- 357-8958 monthly meeting to follow lunch
Stewardship… A Way of Life Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial
gifts...
Weekly Sunday Offertory Oct 11, 2009 (week 15) 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 7/1/09 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 Diocesan
Appeal Updated Results Parish Appeal Goal: Pledges Received: % of
Goal pledged to date: Remaining amount to goal Number of
Donors:
$19,145 $16,040 $3,526
606
To those of you who have previously received quarterly statements
of your contributions to St. Thomas, we are no longer preparing
these mailings as a cost-cutting measure. Please know that we are
deeply grateful for your continued support of St. Thomas. Contact
the Business Office if you would like us to prepare a quarterly
statement for you. Of course, we will prepare and mail your yearly
statement of contributions in late January or early February.
HELP WANTED... The Finance Office of the Diocese of Joliet is
seeking a full time Auditor/Accountant to perform parish audits,
assist parishes with fi- nancial matters, and compile and analyze
an- nual parish financial reports; will also assist with internal
audits and complete various pro- jects. Must have a Bachelor’s
Degree with em- phasis in accounting, and several years of ac-
counting experience. Previous experience with auditing and
preparation of financial statements is desirable. Knowledge of
accounting software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access re-
quired. Must possess strong written and verbal com- munication
skills; and be a Roman Catholic in good standing. This is a full
time exempt posi- tion with benefits. Some evening meetings or work
may be required. Interested applicants meeting the necessary
qualifications should email cover letter, resume and salary
requirement to: nsie-
[email protected].,
815.834.4077.
October 18, 2009 — Page 14
Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30
a.m.
(after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Lighthouse
Administration Commission
NIGHT OF NETWORKING” October 22 The October St. Thomas Jobs
Ministry “Nite-of- Networking” Meeting will be held Thursday
evening October 22, at 7:00 pm at the Church, where em- ployed Job
Ministry Volunteer parishioners will share information with Job
Seekers about: • Their company and position • How they “landed”
their position • Their company website • “How” to approach their
company when inquiring
about positions • Open positions, if available, within their
company • Opportunities in their area of expertise and what
the future looks like • Many other topics of interest to assist
your efforts
to full employment We will “host” two rounds of structured network-
ing, starting with assigned tables of cross- functional networking,
followed by functional networking. Functional areas include: •
Human Resources • Finance/Accounting • Supply Chain/Operations •
Project Management • Sales/Marketing • Information Systems
We will also be “hosting” a 1 hour session, Net- working # 101,
starting at 6:00 pm, to assist people recently displaced or new to
the job search process. During this session you will be “learning”
about: handbills, resumes, business cards, web sites, other
resources. We will use this hour to acquaint you all about how to
start your job search process. You will join the rest of the group
at 7:00 pm in the Gym for the “Nite-of-Networking”. Bring 30
“Handbills” and business cards to share. Please plan to attend this
very informative meeting so that with everyone working together, we
can bring meaningful employment to the Job Seekers Contact Jim
Breen at
[email protected] for more infor- mation.