St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church
July 25,2021
Crystal Lake, IL / since 1846
Mission Statement
We are a Catholic family, living our awareness of Christ’s presence through worship, service, evangelization & community for the benefit of all.
815-455-5400/www.saintthomascatholicchurch.org
Pope Francis has established throughout the Church the celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly, beginning this calendar year, 2021, on the fourth Sunday of July, which this year falls on July 25. This Sunday falls near the liturgical memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The announcement of this celebration coincides with the celebration of the Year of Amoris Laetitia Family, which began on the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary, on March 19, 2021, and will conclude at the World Meeting of Families in Rome, in June of 2022.
Pastor’s Corner
“The Holy Spirit arouses thoughts and words of wisdom in the elderly today: their voice is precious, because it sings the praises of God and guards the roots of peoples. They remind us that old age is a gift and that grandparents are the link between generations, to transmit to young people an experience of life and faith,” Pope Francis said in the Library of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on January 31, 2021.
“Grandparents are often forgotten, and we forget this wealth of preserving and passing on the roots. For this reason, I have decided to establish the World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly, the pope said. The pope also emphasized the importance of grandparents and grandchildren getting to know one another, because as the prophet Joel once promised: “Your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men will have visions” (3:1). The future of the world depends on this covenant between young and old. Who, if not the young, can take the dreams of the elderly and make them come true?
Pope Francis also quotes his predecessor, Pope Benedict, himself a saintly elderly person who continues to pray and work for the Church. Pope Benedict once said: “the prayer of the elderly can protect the world, helping it perhaps more effectively than the frenetic activity of many others.” He spoke those words in 2012, towards the end of his pontificate. Pope Francis notes that “there is something beautiful here. Your prayer is a very precious resource: a deep breath that the Church and the world urgently need (cf. Evangelii Gaudium, 262).”
“I am with you always” (Mt 28:20): this is the promise the Lord made to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. They are the words that he very much wants grandfathers, grandmothers and all elderly people to reflect upon and take comfort on this first World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly. “The whole Church is close to you, and cares about you, loves you and does not want to ever leave you alone!”
Peace, love and joy,
Fr. Bob Jones
Wednesday,July 287:00 Francis X. Barciak, Special Intention +Susan Kieffer Henry Noon +Phil Weyna
Tuesday, July 277:00 +Karen O’MalleyNoon +Jerome Kearney Jim Kratochvil, Special Intention
Sunday, August 1 7:30 +Nancy Golbeck9:00 +Michael Gray Tim Ives, Special Intention10:30 Tom & Gail Lehner, Special Intention Abby Burns, Special Intention Noon +Walter Schultz Rosalie Hanson5:30 The People of St. Thomas Parish Living & Deceased
Saturday, July 314:30 Nancy Luehrs, Special Intention
Mass Intention for the Week
Monday, July 26; S.S. Joachim and Anne7:00 +Souls of the Faithful Departed Noon +Joan Robaczewski Chester Robaczewski, Special Intention
"Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus." This unique statement in John's gospel tells us of the special relationship Jesus had with Martha, her sister, and her brother. Apparently Jesus was a frequent guest at Martha's home in Bethany, a small village two miles from Jerusalem. We read of three visits in Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-53, and John 12:1-9. Many of us find it easy to identify with Martha in the story Luke tells. Martha welcomes Jesus and his disciples into her home and immediately goes to work to serve them. Hospitality is paramount in the Middle East and Martha believed in its importance. Imagine her frustration when her sister Mary ignores the rule of hospitality and Martha's work in order to sit and listen to Jesus. Instead of speaking to her sister, she asks Jesus to intervene. Jesus' response is not unkind, which gives us an idea of his affection for her. He observes that Martha is worried about many things that distract her from really being present to him. He reminds her that there is only one thing that is truly important -- listening to him. And that is what Mary has done. In Martha we see ourselves -- worried and distracted by all we have to do in the world and forgetting to spend time with Jesus. It is, however,comforting to note that Jesus loved her just the same. The next visit shows how well Martha learned this lesson. She is grieving the death of her brother with a house full of mourners when she hears that Jesus has just come to the area. She gets up immediately and leaves the guests, leaves her mourning, and goes to meet him.Her conversation with Jesus shows her faith and courage. In this dialogue she states clearly without doubt that she believes in Jesus' power, in the resurrection, and most of all that Jesus is the Son of God.Jesus tells her that he is the resurrection and the life and then goes on to raise her brother from the dead. Our final picture of Martha in Scripture is the one that sums up who she was.Jesus has returned to Bethany some time later to share a meal with his good friends. In this home were three extraordinary people. We hear how brother Lazarus caused a stir when was brought back to life. We hear how Mary causes a commotion at dinner by anointing Jesus with expensive perfume. But all we hear about Martha is the simple statement: "Martha served." She isn't in the spotlight, she doesn't do showy things, she doesn't receive spectacular miracles. She simply serves Jesus.We know nothing more about Martha and what happened to her later. According to a totally untrustworthy legend Martha accompanied Mary to evangelize France after Pentecost. But wouldn't it be wonderful if the most important thing that could be said about us is "They served"? Martha is the patron saint of servants and cooks… www.catholic.org/saints
Friday, July 30; St. Peter Chrysologus7:00 +Florence Kasluga Sister Janet Pfile, Special IntentionNoon +Patrick Noonan +Jean Rapacz Brzovich
Thursday,July 29; St. Martha7:00 +Ryan Cunningham Noon Jerry Zacharias, Special Intention Sol Daya, Special Intention
Celebrants: July 26,-July 30 2021: 7/26-7:00 am -Fr. Jones, Noon-Fr. Hernandez 7/27-7:00 am-Fr.Fitzpatrick, Noon-Fr.Jones 7/28-7:00 am-Fr. Jones, Noon- Fr.Hernandez 7/29-7:00 am-Fr.Hernandez,Noon-Fr.Fitzpatrick 7/30- 7:00 am -Fr. Jones, Noon- Fr.Fitzpatrick
Sunday Masses: July 31,-August 1, 2021 4:30 pm: Fr.Hernandez -Lector; Clare Ossman 7:30 am: Fr.Jones -Lector; Bob Lohman
9:00 am: Fr.Jones -Lector;Greg Ives 10:30 am: Fr. Fitzpatrick-Lector;Judy Wiedenfeld Noon: Fr. Fitzpatrick-Lector;Lily Langos
5:30 pm: Fr. Hernandez-Lector; Cindy Milone
Please pray for the sick:Jim Kratochvil
Abby BurnsTim Ives
Please pray for the deceasedRichard TykJohn Hunt
Scott Zwally & Anne Bilodeau IIIRobert Schrempf & Michele Rosinski III
Rick Zablocki & Ariel Ciasto II
As of April 7, 2021
Weekend CollectionJuly 18, 2021
Sunday Budget: $39,231.00
Collection: $22,606.52EFT: $ 2,472.00On-Line: $18,881.50Actual: $43,560.02
Overage: $4,329.02Budget Shortage -$
Hispanic Collection $2,440.00
Adoration
Candle Intentions
7/4-7/17
Adoration
Candle Intentions
7/18-7/31
Widger Family, Donald Batastini, James Beck & Anderson Family
Congress is trying to force Americans to pay for abortion.
The Hyde Amendment and similar laws have protected taxpayers from funding elective abortion for 45 years. Now, powerful members of Congress want to take away these laws that both Democrats and Republicans have supported for nearly half a century. Billions of
taxpayer dollars could be used to pay for abortion.
It is critically important for Catholics to send a strong message before Congress moves forward to impose taxpayer-funded abortion.
The following tools can be used within your networks, to raise their
awareness andurge Catholics to sign the petition on NoTaxpayerAbortion.com.
As of April 7, 2021
Food Pantry Sunday August 1
THANK YOU!!! Last Sunday’s Knights of Columbus welcome back was a great success, thanks to so many of you coming in. It was great to see so many familiar faces… welcoming each other back to our Spiritual home and again being able to see all our friends in the friendly confines of the Community Center. The comments about being there, the food and service was heartwarming to all of us!! Thanks again for you welcoming us back!
Mark your calendars, we will be there the third Sunday of the month!!! God Bless!
Let’s Stock the Shelves! Non-Perishable item area always
appreciated!
Our Goal is $ 232,189.00Our Goal is $ 232,189.00
Would you like to learn more about Jesus and strengthen your knowledge of the faith? Do you have a love for all things Catholic? As a catechist you will echo the teaching of the faith to the next generation while increasing your own faith and knowledge. You will also get to know some wonderful children of God. We would love to talk to you about how your gifts and talents can help us with our mission. We have opportunities at all age levels. Call the RE office at 815-455-9787 or email us at [email protected].
Pre- K - grade 6 Menu OptionsWeekly Classes Wednesdays - 4:30pm - 5:45pm
In person classroom instruction Note: Volunteers needed to resume in person instruction
Family Faith Formation - Wednesday 6pm- 8pm twice a month intergenerational learning
Dinner 6pm, family activity, grade level learning Home Study Options (Parent guided in home learning):
Traditional: textbook, workbook, family guide Online: Kitchen Table Faith Sharing:
Virtues, Scripture, Liturgical Calendar based
For more details on the options...contact the RE office at 815-455-9787. Register online on the RE page of the church
website.
Religious Education Online Registration
God of our ancestors,we thank you for our children and our children's children.They are reminders from you about how precious life can be.We humbly ask for wisdom and patience as we take pride and wonder in our grandchildren.Those of us who now pray to you also seek your blessing upon these men and women who are our grandparents or who act in place of grandparents.Bless all the children and their parents and grandparents with your abundant grace.We ask all this through the intercession of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary,patron saints of grandparents,in the power of the Holy Spirit.Amen.
LIFE AFTER LOSS / SEASONS OF HOPE“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:
As you know, mourning the loss of someone you love is never easy, but there is Hope. Our St. Mary parish community hosts “Seasons of Hope”, a unique support group for the bereaved. This program, rooted in Catholic tradition, conveys God’s consolation through scripture, prayer, reflecting and sharing our faith. Please see the bulletin for when the next session will begin.
For more information please contact Mary Lou Manion, Director of Pastoral Care at 847-669-3137, ext. 117 or [email protected] St. Mary Church,Huntley,(847) 669-3137
Enrollment is open for the preschool afternoon session as well as all K-8 classes. Please visit the school website www.stthomascl.org or contact Mrs. Houston for more information [email protected]
Our school has been approved for the Emergency Assistance to Nonpublic Schools grant. We will be utilizing these funds for improvements to our educational technology program, additional professional development opportunities for teachers and resources to address academic improvements.
Our Meet the Teacher day for students in K-8 is quickly approaching, August 17. School supply lists were sent home and are available on the website and through SchoolSpeak.
We are currently seeking adult supervision for lunch/recess and extended time after school. Please contact Mrs. Houston if you are interested.
There are still a dozen students on the waitlist for the Empower Scholarship which is available through the Invest in Kids Act. Donations to this fund allows for a 75% tax credit. Please consider supporting our school with a donation https://empowerillinois.org/donate/
ST. THOMAS SCHOOL www.stthomascl.org
Pastor:Rev. Robert Jones
Parochial Vicars:Rev. Andrew HernandezRev. Charles FitzpatrickRev. William Tunarosa
Permanent Deacons:Mr. Allen BondiMr. Neal CarpenterMr. Jose Aguilar
Administrative Services: (815)455-5400 Fax-(815) 455-2733Donna Kothera, Parish Secretary- Ext. [email protected] Roatch, Financial Secretary-Ext. [email protected] Popp, Financial Assistant/Bulletin Editor -Ext. 405 [email protected]
Director of Youth & Evangelization: (815)455-9037 Patrick Haviland, [email protected] Sullivan, [email protected]
Music & Liturgy:Sarah Rattana, Music Director-Ext. [email protected] Struttman, Administrative Assistant-Ext. [email protected]
Religious Education:(815)455-9787 Charlotte Kolodzik, [email protected] Benkert, [email protected] Lyons, [email protected]
Receptionists: Ext: 406Renee Lyons,Kris Noonan, Nancy [email protected]
Hispanic Ministry: (815)356-0860 Reverend William Tunarosa, Parochial VicarIrene Garcia, Hispanic Ministry [email protected] Guimaray- [email protected]
St. Thomas School/Little Saints Preschool Gina Houston, [email protected] Ruffolo, Vice [email protected] Boppart, Director of [email protected](815) 459-0496
Marian Central High School:Woodstock, IL 815-338-4220www.marian.com
PARISH INFORMATION
Parish Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM-Noon
Confessions (Reconciliation):Mondays 5:00 PM-6:00 PM (Oak Street Church)Saturdays 8:00 AM-9:00 Am (Oak Street Church)and 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Locations:Oak Street Church- 451 W Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake,IL 60014Pierson Street Church-453 Pierson St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014Parish Office-272 King St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014St. Thomas School-265 King St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014Preschool-454 Lake St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Resources:Crystal Lake Food Pantry-42 East St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014815-455-0961M, W, F - 10:00 am-2:00 pmTh - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmSat. - 9:00 am - Noon
St. Thomas Outreach-469 Lake St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014815-455-1249Please call for an appointment
Little Christopher Resale Shoppe:469 Lake St., Crystal Lake, IL 60014815-459-9442Tues. & Wed 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Th. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm,Donations accepted: Mon. 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Tues. & Wed 10:00 am - 1:00 pm & Th. 10:00 - 3:00 pm
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Please visit or call the Parish Center to schedule a Mass Intention
If you would like the St. Jude Guild to pray for the special intention of a loved one who is living, please contact Georgia Kostur at 815-459-5432
25 de julio 2021 17º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
A partir de hoy, durante varios domingos, las lecturas del Evangelio no se tomarán de San Marcos sino del capítulo 6 de San Juan., en el cual podremos escuchar sobre el milagro de la multiplicación de los panes. Las gentes que acudieron al encuentro de Jesús y sus enseñanzas sintieron hambre. El Evangelio nos dice que, Jesús, pues, levantó los ojos y, al ver el numeroso gentío que acudía a él, dijo a Felipe: “¿Dónde iremos a comprar pan para que coma esa gente? (Juan 6:5). Enseguida, viene el diálogo de pregunta y respuesta entre Jesús y Felipe. Andrés se dio cuenta que un muchacho traía cinco panes de cebada y dos pescados. Pero, ¿qué es esto para tanta gente? Jesús dijo: “Hagan que se siente la gente (Juan 6:10). Enseguida, Jesús dio las gracias y repartió el pan entre los que estaban sentados. Lo mismo hizo con los pescados.
El milagro vino, todos comieron hasta saciarse y recogieron todavía doce canastas con lo que había quedado. Jesús es el Pan de Vida que se da como alimento para nuestra jornada. El Papa Francisco nos dice: “¡La multiplicación de los panes y de los peces es un signo del gran don que el Padre ha hecho a la humanidad: es Jesús mismo! El, verdadero pan de vida, quiere saciar no solamente los cuerpos sino también las almas. --- El Señor nos invita a no olvidar que, si es necesario preocuparse por el pan, todavía más importante es cultivar la relación con él, reforzar nuestra fe en él, que es el pan de vida, venido para saciar nuestra hambre de verdad, nuestra hambre de justicia, nuestra hambre de amor. (8/5/2018). Y durante este tiempo de pandemia, nuestra necesidad de sanar.©LPi
Ministerio HispanoParroquia Santo Tomás Apóstol /Ministerio HispanoDirección: 272 King St. Crystal Lake, IL. 60014 Teléfono: 815-455-5400 Línea Directa: 815-356-0860 Fax: 815-455-2733
Coordinador: Reverendo William Tunarosa. Atención al Público: Martes a Jueves de 9:00am a 4:00pmLlamar a la Oficina Parroquial para hacer su cita (815 356 0860)
Educación Religiosa, Atención al Público:Irene García : Lunes a Viernes 9:00am a 5:00pm
Oficina del Ministerio Hispano, Atención al Público:Irene Garcia: Lunes a Viernes 9:00pm a 5:00pm
nuevo horario de misasMartes 6:00 am
Miércoles 6:00 amJueves 7:00 pm
Viernes 7:00 pmSábado 5:00 pm y 7:00 pm
Domingo 9:30 am y 11:00 am
Tenga en cuenta: No hay misas semanales para el mes de Agosto,
solo misas de fin de semana.
