ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH . NAPERVILLE, IL . 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — AUGUST 2, 2009

*indicates part-time staff

John Lawlor Matt Lohmeier Dan O’Grady 922.1334

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 e-mail: mainoffice@stapostle.org 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, jfortier@stapostle.org Rev. Fritz Louis, C.S.C. – Associate Pastor Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Assistant Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. – Deacon, x105 Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane – Deacon, x220, chucklane2@juno.com Rev. Mr. Jim Breen – Deacon, 630.357.4853, jimb4853@yahoo.com Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney – Deacon, x225, lrkearney@comcast.net Rev. Mr. Michael Barrett – Deacon , x220, meabarrett@att.net Liturgy Kate Cuddy – Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, kcuddy@stapostle.org Lori Culberson – Liturgy Coordinator, x120, lculberson@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle – Liturgy Office Assistant, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Jessi Allured* – Asst. Director of Music, x111, jallured@stapostle.org Theresa Sheliga* – Sacristan Coordinator, x116 Faith Formation Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, crosales@stapostle.org Kevin Pranaitis – Director of High School Youth Ministry, x123, ym@stapostle.org Margie Trejo Lohmeier, Director of Middle School Faith Formation, x117, mlohmeier@stapostle.org Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, x109, pdougherty@stapostle.org Nancy Cirmo – Religious Education Assistant, x118, ncirmo@stapostle.org Marge Coronado – Religious Education Assistant, x119, mcoronado@stapostle.org Anne Schultz – Adult Faith Formation Assistant, x113, aschultz@stapostle.org Lynne Vehlewald* – Librarian, x125, library@stapostle.org Outreach and Social Justice Michael Ryder – Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, mryder@stapostle.org Anne Schultz – OSJ Partner, x113, aschultz@stapostle.org Sally Meno* – OSJ Financial, smeno@stapostle.org Pastoral Care Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. – Faith Community Nurse, x104, flawlor@stapostle.org Rose Grumbine*, R.N., – Faith Community Nurse, x104, rgrumbine@stapostle.org Administration Gerry Czerak – Business Manager, x106, gczerak@stapostle.org Diane McQueen – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x101, dmcqueen@stapostle.org Kathy Ferguson – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x100, mainoffice@stapostle.org Marilyn DeMeo* – Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, mdemeo@stapostle.org Janet Simmons* – Financial Assistant (M/W/F), x107, jsimmons@stapostle.org Pat Berkhout – Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, nitecrew@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle – Bulletin Editor, Graphic Design, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Susan Francesconi* – Communications Coordinator, x108, sfrancesconi@stapostle.org Ted McKeown* – Facility Coordinator, x133, facility@stapostle.org 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 12:15 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.

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 lit-urgy, music, faith formation, special events, and countless ways to make a difference.

Would you like to become a Parish-ioner? Come to the Gathering Area today, August 2, after the 9:00 and 10:45 Mass and join us for “Welcome Sunday.”

Welcome...

Once again we hear about how the Lord feeds and nourishes us, as we did last week with the multiplica-tion of the loves and fishes. This week Jesus makes it more explicit. He talks about how he himself is the food and drink we need: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” Wow! It is the joy of our lives to come to know and discover how our deepest hunger and thirst is satisfied

in Christ, as we come to know and discover Jesus. That can take a lifetime of realization. There is an old saying, “To know him is to love him.” That certainly is true about Jesus the Christ. We know and profess that it is the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ present in the Eucharist, in other words it is the person of the living Risen Lord Jesus Christ! It is a very dynamic reality and relationship

that we are drawn into with Christ in the Eucharist, with all creation, and with each other in Christ. What a great and grand sacrament the Bread of Life is! It is the food which satisfies our deepest hunger, and the drink that satisfies our deepest thirst. What a great gift we have in the Eucharist, which is why we give thanks, which is what the very word “Eucharist” means. We are drawn up into a dynamic relationship through Jesus, in the Spirit, with God. That dynamic is reflected at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer with the words we proclaim: “Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.” To which we joyfully respond “Amen, Amen, Amen!” Yes, Yes, Yes! That is the dynamic and flow of my life and yours, indeed the flow of all creation into which we are all being drawn up into as Christ becomes all in all as St. Paul tells us. The cutting edge of all that is played out in all our relationships and interactions with our-selves, our families, our communities and our work places, where we die and rise with Christ. We die with Christ so that we may live with him. Christ is indeed the Bread of Life! And we joyfully give thanks! In Christ’s Summer love,

Dear Friends,

“What a great and grand

sacrament the Bread of Life is!”

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 2, 2009

Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal

life. — John 6:27a

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Worship Commission

Light of the World Prayer with our children often begins with a game. At sunset we turn off the lights and sit close together in a quiet, darkening house. We hold the younger children close so they won’t get frightened in the dark, and we say, “Let’s see how quiet we can be.” After a few moments the squirming and giggling be-gin to fade. A few minutes more and the silence starts to build. Slowly we find ourselves embraced by an ever-deepening sense of stillness. As the quiet grows, we feel the hushed amazement of our children as they suddenly realize that our silent room is actually teeming with sound. They begin to sense neighbors talking, playing, shouting, living. Gradually, fainter sounds begin to claim a place: a factory whistle, the hum of machinery somewhere, a far-off siren. The longer we listen, the more we hear of the world around us. We let this life-filled silence build in us until it seems ready to burst. Then we light our candle, pro-claim Jesus Christ “the light of the world,” and begin our prayer, much more receptive, much more aware of our connections to others, than we had been a few minutes before.

Copyright © 2002 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; 1-800-933-1800; www.ltp.org. Text by Brendan Matthews. Art by Steve Erspamer, sm. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

With This Bread With this bread we will walk with each other, with this bread we will follow the Lord. Compassion, love over-flowing, God’s love ever knowing, we share it in our song. To offer assistance when others are blind to the need, to give loving care to each other is planting God’s seed. Walking the promise and falling on mercy, believing we’ll walk with you. Washing the wounds of division, we seek to ease pain. Sharing the burden of others, like God’s gentle rain, Befriending the one who is lonely and lost, believing we’ll walk with you. We hold the key to our future as we share our souls, nurturing love in a time when compassion unfolds. Dancing in joy, sharing in wonder the prayer that we sing to you. —Kate Cuddy

Presider’s Schedule August 8/9

4:30 - Fr. Pat Brennan 7:30 - Fr. Bob Colaresi 9:00 - Fr. Bob Colaresi 10:45 - Fr. Joel Fortier 12:15 - Fr. Joel Fortier

The 6:30 p.m. liturgy will resume Sept 13

*Occasionally circumstances could cause a schedule change

The 12:15 Mass will conclude September 6. This Mass will be happen occasionally as a special need arises. 6:30 AM Mass Goers — Beginning August 1, the 6:30 AM Mass will become a communion service.

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Pray For Our Parish Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

O God, whose gift to our ancestors was manna in the wilderness, we believe in the One whom you have sent, on whom you have set your seal.

Nourish us on the bread of Christ’s teaching, clothe us in your likeness. May we live a life worthy of our calling and bear witness to true holiness.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, the living bread, who has come down from heaven for the life of the world, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit. God for ever and ever. Amen.

From: Prayers for Sundays and Seasons, Liturgy Training Publications. www.ltp.org

for the sick… Denny Rockett, husband of Diane; Dale Amorosia, friend of the Wampach Family Bob Garbacz, friend of Jackie Cavin Don Loftus, brother of John Kolin Marino, infant great nephew of Glen & Rose Jennifer Napier, daughter of Diana Giarusso June Brom, friend of Bill Ullrich Josephine Petricca, mother of Donna Koehler and grandmother of Mary Spragg Mary Kieklak Sue Doenges Brad Tangeman, son of Sandy & Roger John Phelan, brother of Mike for the deceased… Huan Tran, friend of the Bauler Family for those recently married... Bianca Bonzel Mertes & Tony Champagne

Mass Intentions Monday, August 3, 2009 8:30 †John J. Lopez, by Martha Lopez Tuesday, August 4, 2009 8:30 †Anne Battisto, by Vito Battisto Wednesday, August 5, 2009 8:30 †Ben Postels, by Diane & Jim Merritt Thursday, August 6, 2009 8:30 †Sr. James Adele, by John & Eleanor McNicholas Friday, August 7, 2009 8:30 †Walter Feichtenbeiner †Janet Hallet Saturday, August 8, 2009 4:30 For the People of St. Thomas Sunday, August 9, 2009 7:30 †John Easton, by Audrey Easton 9:00 Special Intention for Jack Eschmeyer & Family, by Dave & Karen Muthler 10:45 Special Intention for Alana Depaz’ Birthday, by Shantie & Eduardo Depaz †Mary Jean Macri, by Jean & Ron DeLacey

Today’s Readings First Reading — The people of Israel receive bread from heaven in response to their grumbling (Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15). Psalm — The Lord gave them bread from heaven (Psalm 78). Second Reading — Put on the new self that has been created in God’s way (Ephesians 4:17, 20-24). Gospel — I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger (John 6:24-35). Readings for the Week Mon: Nm 11:4b-15; Mt 14:13-21 Tues: Nm 12:1-13; Mt 14:22-36 Wed: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Thurs: Nm 20:1-13; Mt 16:13-23 Fri: Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28 Sat: Dt 6:4-13; Mt 17:14-20 Sun: 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Ps 34; Eph 4:30 — 5:2; Jn 6:41-51

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Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission

C.A.R.E. CORNER

We are working our way through “signs” of God with us and we are up to the Prophets. One of the major Prophets recorded in Scripture is Isaiah. Chapter 6 reports the call of Isaiah by God to be a voice of moral and spiritual leader-ship to the Jewish people. Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord saying “Whom shall I send?” Isaiah’s response was “Here I am; send me!” We know Isaiah indeed accepted God’s call and became a voice of holiness in spite of the per-sonal consequences. Perhaps you can think of more contemporary voices who were willing to challenge human traditions and status quo and proclaim more godly ideas. People like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Oscar Romero come to mind. How about you? Have you ever been “called” to be a prophetic voice as a sign of God’s will for you?

Is ALPHA for Me? I have so many demands on my time and attention. Why should I sign up for ALPHA? Here’s why – comments from guests at our last session:

“I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss specific questions about my faith with highly knowledgeable individuals.”

“I enjoyed meeting new people and interacting with other folks in my group – we had great talks!”

“In ALPHA, I found new friendships and a sense of community, as well as a deeper meaning of how God is in my daily life.”

“It boosted my faith.”

Register for ALPHA on the website, with a flier from the Gathering Area, or stop by or call the Adult Faith Formation Office to speak with Chari Rosales. Sessions begin on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. We’re waiting to welcome YOU!

Coming Soon...School of Prayer! “Lord, teach us to pray.” Every follower of Jesus has felt the need to voice that desire, and the Holy Spirit has responded in many ways. Beginning September 14, and following on the second Monday of the month, come to the “School of Prayer” from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. to “try on” varied experiences of prayer, ancient and contemporary, to expand or deepen your personal prayer life. Monday, September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, is an opportunity to participate in the Liturgy of the Hours — an ancient practice using psalms and hymns in praise. Come to the Chapel to pray with the universal Church on this sacred night.

TWO OPPORTUNITIES to Volunteer as a Tutor

The Congregation of St. Joseph of La Grange Park is greatly in need of volunteers for its adult literacy program, School on Wheels. Tutors are needed to teach one hour or so per week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or evenings from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Cicero, Hodg-kins, Woodridge, Westmont, Lombard, or Summit. A two-day training will be provided on Saturday, August 15, and on Saturday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Volunteers must attend both training days. No prior second language skills are needed. For more information, call 708.482.5060.

Tutors are greatly needed at the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. The Center is a literacy program for immigrant/low income women. Female volun-teers (who have finished high school) help individual students to read, write and speak English. Tutoring sessions are for 90 minutes, once a week at 260 Ver-mont St., behind St. Therese Church. All volunteers must attend training at the Center. The next training is August 18, 20, 25 and 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It is necessary to attend all sessions. You do not need to speak Spanish in order to tutor. To volunteer or for more information, call Sr. Ann Clennon at 630.898.4636.

Therese Church. AlThe next training is sary to attend all sestutor. To volunteer o630-898-4636.

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Art: A Learning Experience Join noted local artist Robert Sunyog for “Fun with Pen-cils & Pens.” Choose your medium – graphite pencil, color pencil, watercolor pencil, or pen & ink – as you are guided in creating a unique still life, landscape, seascape or street scene. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the St. Thomas Senior Center from September 12 to October 17. Cost for the 6 sessions is $70. Registration will be open to the first 12 participants, so reserve your place now! To register and obtain a supply list, contact Chari Rosales at 630.355.8980 x138 or at crosales@stapostle.org.

Scripture Study for Curious Adults “Who is God?” “Who am I?” “Where did we come from?” “Where are we going?” These are the basic questions of humankind. To join the conversation, come to the Scripture Study co-sponsored by St. Thomas and SS. Peter & Paul as we explore the Book of Genesis, “In the beginning...” Sessions on Thursdays run from September 10 to June 3. Choose the one convenient for you – either 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. OR 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Ministry Center, 36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville 60540. For more information, or to register, contact Chari Rosales, the facilitator, in the Adult Faith Formation Office at 630.355.8980 x138 or crosales@stapostle.org.

Theology on Tap: Summer Speaker Series

For young couples (married or dating) in their 20’s and 30’s!

Sunday, August 2

"How to Make Your Spouse Your Best Friend"

Presented by Mr. Andrew Lyke

Theology-on-Tap will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church

701 S. Eola Road, Aurora IL 60504 Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Dinner is served for all participants

and their children between 5:00 and 5:30 PM!

Child Care is provided free of charge.

Please call Dave Miserendo at (630) 851-3444 x225 or email

(DaveM@olmercy.com) to reserve a spot.

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NEWS from… All Saints Catholic Academy

? Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings of the week.

August 2 Question of the Week...

What works of God are being done in our community?

Religious Education Faith Formation Kick Off 12:15 Mass August 23 All are welcome to celebrate the beginning of our school year (Pre-K through 8th , All Saints or Religious Education families) on Sunday, August 23 at the 12:15 mass in our church. Bring a snack to share for a simple reception after mass in the Ministry Center. Peanut and dairy free items are welcome. (Marked clearly) Snacks can be dropped off before the mass in the gym. Come visit with past and present classmates. For those attending Religious Education, come and meet the volunteers who are the foundation of our R.E. Program. If you have not registered for Faith Formation classes, please contact our Faith Formation / Religious Educa-tion Office at 630.305.6318. Liturgy of the Word with Children Liturgy of the Word is for children 4 years old (and able to attend on their own) through Grade 3. This is offered during the 9:00 and 10:45 Masses. Children begin mass with their parents until they are invited by the Priest to attend their own ‘Liturgy of the Word.” They leave just before the assembly starts the Readings and return after the Prayers of the Faithful. They go into meeting rooms in the Ministry Center. This will run from late September until early May. There is no registration and children of the above ages may attend either mass. We do have a need for additional volunteers, especially at the 10:45 mass. Please contact Patti Dougherty if in-terested in helping or with any questions at 630.355.8980 ext. 109 or pdougherty@stapostle.org.

Facilitators Needed for Rainbows Rainbows, a program for grieving children, has a need for adult facilitators; to lead a children’s group and another to lead the parent group of these chil-dren. An effective facilitator needs to be an active listener, who cares and accepts in a non judgmental way, and tries to understand. The adult group will meet at the same time as the children on Saturdays, 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. starting September 19 until December 5, and will resume January 9, 2010 March 20. Rainbows has a training workshop and provides a Facilitator guide as well. If you would like more information, call Patti in the Religious Education Office, 630.305.6318.

Space Available...It's an exciting time at All Saints Catholic Academy, and we'd like you to be part of our: � Daily Faith Formation � Outstanding Academics � Small Class Size � Expanded School Day � Special Needs and Gifted Programs � Daily Spanish in Grades 6-8 � And so much more!

Call or visit our web site today to schedule a tour! 630.961.6125, www.ascacademy.org

Afternoon at the Movies Come and watch the movie “Bolt”, a wonderful story about friendship, on Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in St. Thomas’ Ministry Cen-ter. Elementary aged children, grades 3 and younger, must be accompanied by an adult. Older children, grades 4 and above, may be dropped off but permis-sion slips will need to be filled out before the parent leaves. Bring your own snack and drink. Friends are welcome! Please call the Faith Formation Office at 630.305.6318 or email Patti Dougherty at pdougherty@stapostle.org with questions.

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Family Restroom St. Thomas has a family restroom available off the Gathering Area. It is designed for wheelchair accessibility as well as family use — moms and dads helping their children — with a lock for your privacy. Check it out.!

End Your Summer With a SPLASH! Ok, so that’s a corny title, BUT High School Ministry is hosting a trip to Racing Waves Water Park in Yorkville on August 17. The cost will be $20 and includes water park ticket, lunch, and transportation (via carpool, so if you can drive please let Kevin know!). Why is this so cool? The water park designated this WHOLE DAY for church youth groups!! How awesome is that? All are wel-come to join! Email Kevin at ym@stapostle.org for more information. Registration forms available on the website or from the RE Office.

HELP! Quest Leaders Needed: 13 This is Kevin here and I still need thirteen adults to be Quest leaders and we’re getting close to the wire. Sessions start in September. Please pray about whether God is asking you to take this step. Our youth need you. You would be paired with another leader in a group of about ten teens. You will receive training, plenty of support, and trust that God will supply what you need! Please contact Kevin with any questions or to schedule a time to discuss what it means to be a Quest Leader. Email ym@stapostle.org or call 630.355.8980 x123.

Evening Rosary All are invited to pray the Rosary on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Come and rekindle the recitation of the Rosary, as the mantra-like prayer of the Hail Mary calls for the intercession of Mary in our lives as Mother, model, woman of faith. Rosaries and prayer cards are available to use.

We need YOU!

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What response is needed? See handouts at church entrances.

Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice

INTERNATIONAL TRADE Rasmata Sawadogo is a rice farmer in Burkina Faso. Small farmers often teeter on the edge of survival, struggling to compete with much more efficient, highly subsidized, large-scale farmers in developed countries. The recent global food crisis has exacerbated Rasmata’s bleak situation. One

solution for people like Rasmata is through trade prefer-ence programs. Such programs can allow their goods to be more competitive on the global market and give them an opportunity to support their families. Equipping Ras-mata with better skills and equipment to increase her agri-cultural output goes hand in hand with allowing access to her products in U.S. and other developed-country mar-kets. WHAT IS THE ISSUE? International trade is the means by which goods, services, money and know how cross national borders through buying and selling. Trade can bring about good in our world, allowing the fruits of human labor to multiply and bring just rewards. An ex-change between parties, if fair, can be of mutual benefit and increase human well-being. Yet too often trade fails to reduce poverty. When trade between parties takes place on unequal terms, the proper goal of human activity and exchange are distorted. That distortion does damage hu-man development, create and expand inequities, and lead to violence, conflict and environmental destruc-tion. WHAT RESPONSE IS NEEDED? For more infor-mation: http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/globalpoverty/ccgp_issues_tradepolicies.shtml

EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES Yolanda Zurita is a resident of La Oroya, a mining town in Peru. Her community has experienced a high rate of cancers, lead poisoning, and other illnesses which many believe are related to the Doe Run mining and smelting operation nearby. Yolanda’s father, who worked in the smelting plant for most of his life, died of complications of the nervous system. The Public Health Department of St. Louis University conducted an independent study that found that 97% of children had elevated levels of lead in their blood. High concentrations of other heavy metals were also found in the blood of La Oroya residents. WHAT IS THE ISSUE? The global extraction of natu-ral resources, such as oil, gas, copper, coal, lumber and diamonds, is a central feature of modern economies. Glob-alization both creates new opportunities and imposes new burdens on poor and marginalized communities where people struggle to protect their families. All too often, countries get caught in the “resource curse,” in which the exploitation of their natural resources by themselves and other countries leaves people even poorer than before. Extractive industries can bring progress, but when poorly man-aged, they can also bring social conflict, feed corruption, dis-place people from their homes and lands, pollute rivers and seas, destroy people’s health, and cause irreversible biodiver-sity loss. WHAT RESPONSE IS NEEDED? For more infor-mation: http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/globalpoverty/

Catholic Relief Services & the US Conference of Catholic Bishops are campaigning to enlist 1,000,000 Catholics to confront global poverty. St. Thomas is campaigning to enlist at 1,000 parishioners. HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? Use forms in Gathering Area or see St. Thomas website to register on-line.

Two Issues that Impact Poverty

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Pastoral Care Prayer Shawl Ministry……”Chemo Caps” Are you experiencing medical or chemical hair loss, or know of someone who is, and would be inter-ested in a stylish knit or crocheted cap (known as a Chemo Cap) to wear while awaiting new growth???? St. Thomas Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to help... Those interested in receiving a Chemo Cap or are in need of a Pattern for a knitted/crocheted Chemo Cap please contact the Prayer Shawl Ministry through the Parish Nursing Staff at St. Thomas. Chemo Cap patterns are difficult to find and a variety of stylish styles have been “found” recently that should fit the needs/likes of most individuals. An individualized selection of style and/or color is possible. Please contact Parish Nursing at x104 or x140 with questions and for more information. Prayer Shawl In Residence: What is a prayer shawl and what is “in residence”? Prayer shawls are knit/crocheted by the St. Thomas Prayer Shawl Ministry women. With each stitch, the talented women of the Ministry pray for the individual that wears their labor of love. Upon completion the shawls are blessed and gifted to individuals in a physical, mental, or emo-tional crisis. A Prayer Shawl is “IN RESIDENCE” in the chapel here at St. Thomas. A prayer shawl, placed on a rack to the right of the chapel tabernacle, has been designed and designated for temporary, intermittent and prayerful usage. Any prayerful visitor to the chapel should feel free to embrace or place the shawl around the shoulder area to feel the warmth and com-fort of God’s love and healing. The visitor will be holding a unique piece of work…. just as they are a unique creation loved by God and cherished by St. Thomas Parish. It is requested that this shawl be replaced on the rack when the visit is complete. Anyone in need of a personal prayer shawl for self or another, please call the parish nurse office, x 104 or x140. Prayers and Blessings, The Prayer Shawl Ministry

Health Care Reform "As Congress begins the task of drafting legisla-tion, the bishops offer the following principles and criteria for health care reform. The principles are rooted in our belief that decent health care is not a privilege, but a basic human right and a require-ment to protect the life and dignity of every person. All people need and should have access to compre-hensive, quality health care that they can afford, and this should not depend on their stage of life, where or whether they or their parents work, how much they earn, or where they live or where they come from." Bishop William F. Murphy, Chairman USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Hu-man Development United States Conference of Catholic Bishops May 20, 2009

Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call Woman’s Choice Services

630-261-9221

In the hospital? Call the parish office 355-8980 and one of our parish nurses or ministers of care

will visit, bring Eucharist or assist you with your needs!

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Stewardship Commission

Stewardship… A Way of Life Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts...

Weekly Sunday Offertory July 26 2009 (week 4) 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

$20,630 $19,812

$1994 $42,436

$138,474

$34,619 $141,600 ($3,126)

$1,840,800 $1,702,326

All Saints Catholic Academy Prepares Donor Recognition Wall All Saints Catholic Academy is in the process of preparing a donor wall to honor and recognize those parishioners who made an initial gift to establish the school. By mid-July, letters will be mailed to the do-nors on record to confirm listing of name and finan-cial category. Please read the letter thoroughly and respond if changes need to be made. If you believe you should be listed as part of the initial campaign and do not receive a letter, please contact Peggy Kobe, pkobe@ascacademy.org . Once again, thank you to all parishioners who have supported All Saints Catholic Academy.

The simplest form of Planned Giving: A Bequest A will is an important document that lets you de-termine the distribution of your estate. It also offers a variety of creative ways for you to leave a Legacy of Faith, forever helping your parish, school or diocese. In preparing your will, you should first provide for your family’s needs. Then you may choose to be-queath to your parish, school or diocese a certain dol-lar amount, a percentage of your estate, or whatever is left after your loved ones have been taken care of. You may also wish to name one or more charitable recipients in case your heirs do not survive you. If you already have a will, your attorney may be able to add a simple amendment (Codicil) to provide a gift to an endowment, using language similar to this: General Bequest: I hereby will, give and bequeath the sum of $______ to the Diocese of Joliet for (name your parish, school or diocesan endowment fund). Residue Bequest: I devise and bequeath ______% of the residue of my estate to the Diocese of Joliet for (your parish, school or diocesan endowment fund). As the legal entity behind parishes like St. Thomas the Apostle, the diocese will handle the processing and distribution of your bequest funds accordingly. The Diocese does not provide advice on tax or legal mat-ters. You should obtain the service of an attorney, accountant or other professional tax and estate advi-sor. For additional information, contact the Develop-ment Office at 815-838-8515.

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Still haven’t picked up your 25th Anniversary Pictorial Directory? Stop by the General Office!

Wed, August 5, 1:00 p.m. lunch at Pomegranate Cafe 55 S Commons Drive Aurora near the Met Life build-ing. Call Barb Bigus for reservations 630.357.8958.

Wed, August 12, 12:00pm, Private Cruise on Lake Michigan Anita Dee leaves from Navy Pier Cost $20 Checks payable to 50 & Holding mail to Pat Cork, 13611 Golden Meadow Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544 by August 4! For more information call Jennie Sirois, 630.851.3996. Come one come all for this refreshing 90 minute cruise on Lake Michigan. You don’t want to miss it!

Chicago Fire Game October 22 Pick up an Order Form for the October Chicago Fire game! The Fire will be playing the Chivas USA at Toyota Park at 7 p.m. See the Faith Forma-tion Credenza in the Gathering Area for the forms. Tickets are only $25 for Corner Kick Seats, payable to St. Thomas and a portion of every ticket will come back to our church. Questions can be directed to parishioner, Sean Moriarty 630.270.9922.

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Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

(after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Lighthouse

Administration Commission

St Thomas the Apostle Church 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 630.355.8980 Friday meeting formats include a short introduction of all the attendees, then a speaker, followed by a structured net-working sessions. Bring your elevator speech, business cards, handbills and resumes. Contact Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com

The August St Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry Meeting will be held Wednesday evening August 26, at 7:00 pm in the Gym, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville, IL. The Speaker will be Jim Fitzgerald. Jim’s presenta-tion, Seven Obstacles to a Successful Job Search, which he is continuously revising, has been very well received in the past. Jim focuses on the seven things that he has seen get in the way of job seekers “landing” a job, time and time again. Commonly attendees say, “ I thought Jim was talking directly to me, and my situa-tion”. Jim’s directness and candor can be pleasantly refreshing. Mr. Fitzgerald is president of his own Oak Brook, IL based career transition and executive coaching firm, James Fitzgerald & Associates Inc. Jim was one of the founders of the Career Transition Center of Chicago, located at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago. Jim served as it’s chairman of the Board for five years. Mr. Fitzgerald has written over 140 published arti-cles on the job search process. You will find his Jobs Ministry presentation to be very positive and informa-tive; if you are in career transition, it would be a great way to revitalize your search. Plan to attend this very informative meeting. For additional info please contact: Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 630.355.8980.

Friday August 7, 9:30 am: Dave Carl, a Volunteer Leader at the Crossroads Career Ministry, will explore the job transition process in a presentation titled “How To Walk Through A Crossroads In Your Career”. The Six Step Model provides a universal process for job transition.

Friday August 14, 9:30 am: Sally Morrison, Associate Manager for over twenty years, at the LDS Employment Center located in Lisle, IL, will explore what it takes to make that job interview a success, in a presentation titled “Power Interviewing”.

THE WEEK AHEAD… Monday, Aug. 3 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area Tuesday, Aug. 4 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 10:00—11:00 a.m. Care Pantry, Lighthouse :6:30—8:30 p.m. Authentic Tiki Night, Lighthouse 7:00—9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Judea . Wednesday, Aug. 5 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00—9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Baptism Class, Lighthouse 7:00—9:00 p.m. Pax Christi, Judea 7:00—9:30 p.m. ALPHA Team Training, Senior Center 7:30—9:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Cana Thursday, Aug. 6 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 6:30—9:30 p.m. Bible Study/Sports Night, Gym Friday, Aug. 7 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:30am-12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym Saturday, Aug. 8 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Saturday Sharing, Senior Center West 10:00—11:15 a.m. Rainbows, Gym & Nursery Sunday, Aug. 9 12:00—2:00 p.m. RCIA Brunch, Lighthouse 1:45—2:45 p.m. Baptism, Church