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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Diocese of Peoria 904 E Lake Ave Peoria Heights stthomaspeoria.org
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Diocese of Peoria
904 E Lake Ave Peoria Heights stthomaspeoria.org
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Reading I: Zechariah 9: 9-10 Reading II: Romans 8: 9,11-13 Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 Jesus liked children, and they seem to have liked him. The disciples tried to send them away, but Jesus rebuked them. In today’s Gospel, Jesus lets us in on a secret. He says that the children understand what the “learned and clever” can’t quite grasp. “Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you.” A simple message, one that a child would believe. Our Savior will proclaim “peace to the nations.” Only a child, or a Christian, would believe that. Adult solutions to problems are much more complex. Adults to go health spas, they work out, they take stress management classes, they spend years in therapy. Children take naps, they play; when something hurts them they cry. Children have an easier time than adults do admitting that some things ae out of their control, and that Jesus can refresh and renew them.
St Thomas the Apostle Church FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Peoria Heights, Illinois July 9, 2017
CENTERING PRAYER Monday, July 10 at 8:30 am in the old church basement SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH Monday, July 10 at noon at the 50’s Diner in the Metro Center WOMEN’S GUILD Monday, July 10 at 6:30 in the lower level of the church ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Tuesday, July 11 at 7:00 pm in the old church basement BIBLE STUDY Wednesday, July 12 at 8:45 am in the parish office meeting room CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Thursday, July 13 at 7:00 pm in the old church basement
Monday, July 10, 2017 7:00am Ralph Lebanowski 8:00am Bernard Vonk 17th Anniv/The May Family Tuesday, July 11, 2017 7:00am Sr Bernadette Kouri, FSJB 8:00am T Joseph Varkey/The Joseph Family Wednesday, July 12, 2017 7:00am Intentions of Daniel Owens/Ed Mallow 8:00am Nancy Hoover/Daniel Hitpas Thursday, July 13, 2017 7:00am Helen A. Farraher/Frances Farraher 8:00am David Tomlianovich/Susan Low Friday, July 14, 2017 7:00am Dec Mem Adam & Elizabeth Weinstein Family 8:00am Rick Bastonero/Lucille Harczuk & Family Saturday, July 15, 2017 8:00am Smith & Hafner Families 5:00pm Rose Chase/Family Sunday, July 16, 2017 6:30am Rita Stieber/The Willard Family 8:00am For the People 9:30am James Highfill/Cursillo Reunion Group 11:00am John Ryan/Blanch Laffey 5:00pm Klem Osika/Linda Osika
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION
Saturdays in the chapel
4:00-4:45 pm and 6:00-6:30 pm
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED THIS WEEK. Jim Smith, husband of Linda Smith; Tony Bushell
PARISH OFFICE SUMMER HOURS During the Summer the Parish offices will be open from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Friday
WEEKLY COLLECTION
6/25/2017 Fiscal YTD
Collections needed $ 24,000 $ 1,248,000 Sunday Collections $ 14,850 $ 931,006 Electronic Collections $ 4,270 $ 234,912 Total Collected $ 19,120 $ 1,165,918 Over/(Short) $ (4,880) $ (82,082)
We appreciate your generosity
This week I thank you for your support and encouragement and I ask for your prayers as I celebrate 20 years of priestly ordination. I was ordained at the Cathedral in July of 1997. Twenty years has passed with ups and downs, with unexpected surprises, and with many more unanticipated blessings. None of us know what surprises the future will hold, but a priest is ordained trusting that the Lord will guide him on whatever path He chooses. I can testify that this is true. I am grateful for the gift of my priestly vocation. I ask for your prayers as I continue to serve as your pastor. I also ask for your prayers for those young men who might also be called to the priesthood. May they be open to responding to the Lord’s call that they also might experience the joy of priestly service. -Msgr. Gray
SERVER SCHEDULES Please check in the sacristy when you arrive
to see if servers are needed.
JULY 8/9 Sat 5:00 pm K Kube, R Kube, C Kube Sun 8:00 am M Buckardt, L Byrkit Sun 9:30 am B Geers, E Geers, J Geers Sun 11:00 am D Ward, G Jockisch, G Jockisch Sun 5:00 pm L Evans, M Adams, L Longanbach
JULY 10-15 8:00 am S Slevin, L Piper JULY 15/16 Sat 5:00 pm J Horst, J Lewallen, Carmela Pag-Ong Sun 8:00 am A Stevenson, N Stevenson, C Stevenson Sun 9:30 am M Guingrich, C Guingrich, T Robenstein Sun 11:00 am J Luong, Christian Pag-Ong, L Piper Sun 5:00 pm C Messmer, C Girard, I Girard
JULY 17-22 8:00am H Short, A Meister
St. Thomas Website: stthomaspeoria.org
St. Thomas e-mail: [email protected]
POSITION NEEDED
St. Thomas School is seeking to fill the following: Afternoon After-Care Supervisor 3:15-5:30 pm Monday-Friday If interested, please contact Mrs. Maureen Bentley at [email protected] or call St. Thomas School at 685-2533.
High School Students Needed
St. Thomas School is looking for high school students who might want to earn service hours or receive pay for working in our school aftercare from 3:30-5:30 pm. Specific days may be negotiated.
Not currently at St. Thomas? - St. Thomas School Reg-istration has begun for the 2017-2018 school year. Pre3– 3 year old program: Students must be 3 years old on or before 09/01/2017 and potty trained. We will be offering M-F ,MWF , or T/TH . (space is limited - first come, first served) Preschool: Students must be 4 years old on or before 09/01/2017. Class is M-F. (space is limited - first come, first served) Kindergarten: Students must be 5 years old on or before 09/01/2017. Only if you have a student, not currently at St. Thom-as, and you would like them to attend these grades, or any other grade you must go online and apply at our websiteschool.stthomaspeoria.org
MISSION APPEAL
Every year we support the mission work of the Church by contributing to the support of an area that is in need of financial assistance. This weekend, we wel-come Fr. Dennis from the Diocese of Rulenge-Ngara in the country of Tanzania. On July 8-9, he will talk about the initiatives in his diocese to provide clean drinking water and health care to the people of his country. Thank you for your generous attention.
Please remember St. Thomas Church in your will.
ST. THOMAS FOOD PANTRY FOLLOWING IS A SUGGESTED LIST FOOD ITEMS:
Dry Pasta Rice Box Potatoes Pancake Mix Syrup Can Tomatoes Can Fruit Tuna Beef Stew Crackers Jelly Peanut Butter Can Veggies Cereal Meal Helpers Mac & Cheese Soup Tomato Sauce
Thank you for your generosity
St. Thomas Rosary Group
The St. Thomas Rosary Group would be honored and delighted to have YOU join us as we collectively pray the Holy Rosary every Tuesday at 10:00 am in the church chapel.
CCD Registration
To register for CCD classes for the 2017-18 school year please contact Angie Robenstein at 645-1364. Classes for Grades 1-8 will be held on Wednesday eve-nings from 6:00—7:00 pm in the school, beginning September 6, 2017. Please register by August 14th. Thank you.
St. Thomas Women’s Guild Dedicated to providing the Parish Bread and Wine
Nancy Krakowiecki, President 682-3246
Monday, July 10 BBQ and Dessert served at 6:30 p.m.
(lower level of the Church)
All Women of the parish are invited to attend!
Be sure and bring a friend!
THANK YOU
The St. Thomas Men’s Club would like to ex-tend a sincere “thank you” to all of the partici-pants and sponsors that recently participated in the St. Thomas men’s golf outing hosted at Mt. Hawley Country Club on June 23rd. Proceeds from the golf outing are used to fund $500 scholarships offered as part of the parishes overall tuition assistance program for St. Thomas students. This year’s golf outing raised almost $7,000 for this important cause. Finally, a big thank you goes out to the St. Thomas Wom-en’s Guild for serving the steak dinner at the church after the event. Also, we are very appreciative of Gordon Jock-isch and his crew for grilling the steaks once again this year. We look forward to an even bigger outing next year.
TRIVIA NIGHT TO BENEFIT THE CLEAN WATER PROJECTS OF
HANDS HELPING HAITI & HAITI MISSION CONNECTION
July 22,2017
St. Thomas Church-lower level 904 E. Lake Ave, Peoria Heights
Doors open 6:15 PM• Trivia starts at 6:30 PM $20 per person/ Table of 8 players maximum
Cash Bar •BYO Snacks (chips, salsa, soda provided)• Prizes!
TO REGISTER: Contact Donna Augustyn-Sloan 309.246.2752 or Sheldon Schafer 309.682.1876
e-mail: [email protected]
PARISH REGISTRATION
NAME _________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________ CITY _____________________________ZIP____________ PHONE _________________________________________ CHANGE OF ADDRESS____EMAIL ____________________
Sponsor of the Week Sam Harris Uniforms
DIOCESAN ACTIVITIES
EMMAUS DAYS
Become a true Christian man at Emmaus Days. Learn to hear God’s voice and discover His will for your life through prayer, the sacraments, devotions, and fra-ternity. Listen to vocation stories and talks by semi-narians, priests of the diocese, and Bishop Jenky.
Session 3 July 9-12
High School Freshmen & Sophomores Peoria Notre Dame High School
Session 4 July 12-14
7th & 8th Graders Peoria Notre Dame High School
We are accepting online registration. Registration
and more information can be found at www.comeandfollowme.org/emmausdays
“Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away; God never changes. —Teresa of Avila
Diocesan Planning Study Bishop Daniel Jenky, C.S.C. Wants Your Feedback! Planning Study Update—Respond online! The diocesan-side planning study is off to a GREAT START! In the first few weeks, an incredible number of surveys have been completed. If you have not filled out a survey and want to include your thoughts, go to www.cdop,org/capitalcampaign to learn more about the proposed plans and to complete the survey and provide comments. The password for the survey is: survey
Volunteer Opportunities Coming Soon! Come
help us grow fresh produce for families at our up-coming St. Isidore Garden for the Poor. Help us feed families in the Catholic Charities Soup Kitch-en. Call 636-8012.
Immediate Openings for Caregivers to assist with
the needs of two senior religious sisters. CAN skills preferred, but not required. Contact Sr. Linda Bur-kitt, 674-6168. Applications are available at Im-maculate Conception Convent, 2408 W. Heading Ave, W. Peoria.
Silent Directed Retreats: 3 Days: July 16-19 5 Days: July 16-21 Spiritual Directors available For more information, call 283-2108 or go Online www.smsisters.org
Area Events
Second Annual Sophia Sunday is July 9 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Sophia’s Kitchen next to St. Joseph Church. Pulled port dinner, bake sale, silent auction.
St. Philomena Festival will be August 10-12, a move from its traditional time in mid-September.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH 309-688-3446 904 EAST LAKE AVENUE PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL. 61616 [email protected]
Msgr. Jason A. Gray, Pastor, ext 3 [email protected] Rev. Paul Stark S.J., Parochial Vicar, ext 4 [email protected] Sr. Rachel Bergschneider, Pastoral Associate, ext 5 [email protected] Maureen Bentley, St. Thomas School Principal Deacon Frank Eaton Deacon Mark Kelsch Deacon John Nelson Deacon Ed Mallow Terri Moon, Parish Secretary, ext 0 Valerie Wallenfang, Parish Secretary Angie Robenstein, CCD Coordinator Ann Horst, Liturgical Music Coordinator Julie Streid, Parish Accountant Pat Wombacher, Tuition Coordinator Jan Smith, Director of Development & Alumni Jan Alt, Parish Nurse Linda Hernandez, Pastoral Care/Caring Presence Ministry Annulment Consultations: Colleen McCulla, 256-0730 John Mackoway, 699-5213 Linn Perkins 231-0261
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism class is held for all parents before the baptism of their child. Please contact Sr. Rachel to schedule the class. Next Baptisms: July 30 at 11:00 am Mass.
PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Beth Salmon, Trustee 243-2257 Matt Vonachen, Trustee 360-0578 George Burek, President 446-3623 Carolyn Kinskey, Vice President 966-3252 Anne Gray, Secretary 691-1479 Brian Barkley 692-4165 Dave Donnelly 693-7315 Mary Jo Pinto 692-6107 Mike Shekleton 258-2326 Dr Ted Wolgamot 691-0618
