Staff Deacon Francis Klauder 215-913-7360 [email protected]ARE: Theresa Werking 317-485-5103 [email protected]Dir. Of Liturgy & Choir: Stephanie Garst 317-407-7257 [email protected]Youth Minister: Kathi Dickerson 317-326-8467 [email protected]Secretary: Diane Brady 317-485-5101 [email protected]Address: 523 S. Merrill Street, Fortville, IN 46040 We would like to extend a warm welcome to you today, whether you are visiting us for the first time or have chosen St. Thomas Church as your parish . We pray that the Lord will continue to bless you as you desire to serve Him. If you are interested in becoming a Parishioner here at St. Thomas, Please contact the Parish Office at 317-485-5102 Baptism: All Baptisms are scheduled through the par- ish office. Reconciliation: One half hour before Saturday Masses and one half hour before 10:45 Sunday Masses or by appointment. First Eucharist: Preparation for First Eucharist occurs in the 2nd grade Religious Education class. Confirmation: Prepared during the sophomore, junior and senior years of high school. Matrimony: A six month preparation prior to the wed- ding. Please contact the parish office. Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to request anointing before surgery or during any serious illness, or to request a hospital or nursing home visit. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) : This program addresses the needs of adults who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please contact the parish office. Parish Office 317-485-5101 • OFFICE HOURS • Tue - Friday 8:30 am-4:.30 pm • Mass Schedule • Saturday 5.30 pm • Sunday 8 am & 10:45 am • Tue, Wed, & Fri 5:30 pm • Thursday 12:00 Noon • Monday Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy 7.30 pm Bible Study: Sunday 9:15 am & Thursday 1:30 pm “My Lord and my God” July 9, 2017 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Fr. George Nangachiveettil Email: [email protected]Cell: 317-965-9892 St. Thomas the Apostle, Fortville. “ I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Mt 11:25-30 St. Thomas “Year of Discernment 2017”
Secretary: Diane Brady 317-485-5101 [email protected] Address: 523 S. Merrill Street, Fortville, IN 46040
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you today,
whether you are visiting us for the first time or have chosen
St. Thomas Church as your parish . We pray that the Lord
will continue to bless you as you desire to serve Him.
If you are interested in becoming a Parishioner here at St.
Thomas, Please contact the Parish Office at 317-485-5102
Baptism: All Baptisms are scheduled through the par-
ish office.
Reconciliation: One half hour before Saturday Masses and one half hour before 10:45 Sunday Masses or by appointment.
First Eucharist: Preparation for First Eucharist occurs in the 2nd grade Religious Education class.
Confirmation: Prepared during the sophomore, junior and senior years of high school.
Matrimony: A six month preparation prior to the wed-ding. Please contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the parish office to request anointing before surgery or during any serious illness, or to request a hospital or nursing home visit.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): This program addresses the needs of adults who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith. Please contact the parish office.
Parish Office 317-485-5101
• OFFICE HOURS
• Tue - Friday 8:30 am-4:.30 pm
• Mass Schedule
• Saturday 5.30 pm
• Sunday 8 am & 10:45 am
• Tue, Wed, & Fri 5:30 pm
• Thursday 12:00 Noon
• Monday Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy 7.30 pm
Bible Study: Sunday 9:15 am & Thursday 1:30 pm
“My Lord and my God” July 9, 2017 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor Fr. George Nangachiveettil Email: [email protected] Cell: 317-965-9892
St. Thomas the Apostle, Fortville.
“ I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Mt 11:25-30
St. Thomas “Year of Discernment 2017”
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July 11, Tuesday 5:30 pm Mass Llewellyn Mitchel by Michael Mitchel July 12, Wednesday 5:30 pm Mass Frank & Lelah Abel by Michael Mitchel July 13, Thursday 12:00 Noon Mass Frank & Lelah Abel by Michael Mitchel July 14, Friday 5:30pm Mass Frank & Lelah Abel by Michael Mitchel
July 15, Saturday 5:30 pm Mass Hannah & Nathan Bluethmann by Jeff & Sheryl Bluethmann
July 16, Sunday 8:00 am Mass St. Thomas Parishioners
July 16, Sunday 10:45 am Mass Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Vogt by Leonard & Donna Vogt
Ministry Schedule Mass Intentions
Saturday, July 15, 5:30 pm Ushers Jon Smith Lectors Theresa Werking Euch. Min. Deacon Frank
Sunday, July 16, 8:00 am Ushers Jay & Jenny Campbell Lectors Matt Dickerson, Sue Metzger Servers Christian Hanna, Dominic Apo Euch. Min. Deacon Frank Gifts Chatterson Family
Sunday, July 16, 10:45 am Ushers Wes Nicholson, Bill Dierckman Lector Robert Vest, Eran McCarty Server Everett Burns, Addie Smock Euch. Min. Deacon Frank Gifts Rigdon Family
Let Us Pray, Lord, in your loving mercy please bless your servants who are in need of healing and strength: Maleta Altman, Jeff Braun, Edward “Bubby”
Burek, Millie Gross, Sharon Ley, Chris Miles, Ron Misek, Courtney Noland, David Paugh, Tim Reis,
Diane Whitenack, all the sick and suffering from our parish, those serving in the military, and our homebound, hospitalized and nursing home residents. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Stewardship Message
One of the most well known and beloved passages in scripture is the gentle invitation of our Lord in today’s Gospel reading: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” When we need physical rest, we sleep or take a nap. When we need emotional rest, we sometimes take a vacation. But how do we find spiritual rest? How do we discover Christ’s peace as we grapple with the complex issues of life deep in our hearts? Good stewards find their rest in the Lord. Reflect this week on what you do to welcome the peace of Christ into your heart.
Activities for the week of July 9 – July 15
Sunday Monday 7:30 pm Pray the Rosary in the church Tuesday 9:00 am Noodle making 7:00 pm Adult Choir Wednesday 9:00 am Noodle making 1:00 pm St. Ann’s Club Thursday Friday Saturday
Volunteers the week of July 9 – July15 Collection Counters—Team B Homebound Minister— Rick Garst Nursing Home Minister—Faith Martinez
Offerings for the week of July 2, 2017
Weekly Collection: $2,234.05 Online Giving for reported monthly Thank you for your stewardship to
St. Thomas the Apostle.
Daily Readings
Mon: Gn 28: 10-22a Ps 91: 1-4, 14-15 Mt 9: 18-26
Tues: Gn 32:23-33 Ps 17: 1-3, 6-8, 15 Mt 9:32-38
Wed: Gn 41:55-57;42:5-7a,17-24a Ps 33:2-3,10-19 Mt 10:1-7
Thur: Gn 44: 18-21,23b-29; 45:1-5 Ps 105: 16-21 Mt 10:7-15
Fri: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-40 Mt 10:16-23
Sat: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a Ps 105: 1-7 Mt 10:24-33
Sun: Is 55:10-11 Ps 65: 10-14 Rom 8:18-23 Mt 13: 1-23
Starting Tuesday, July 11, 2017 all RE registra-tion forms will be available on the St. Thomas web site. It’s not too early to fill them out and turn them in for the 2017-2018 program year. Classes begin in August.
The Office of Faith Formation is looking for a few good men and women to add to the vol-unteer staff. Catechists for Sunday RE classes, substitute volunteers, RCIA mentors and teen helpers are needed. Please contact Theresa if you are interested in learning more or feel you have been called to serve. The email is [email protected] or by phone at 317-485-5103.
Godspeed,
Theresa
Festival Noodle Making St. Thomas Church Hall
July 11th & 12th 9:00 am No experience Necessary!
Everyone welcome to come and help make delicious homemade noodles for our Chicken and Noodles Festival Dinner. Please bring a rolling pin if you have one. The Festival Committee is requesting dona-tions of eggs for the noodles, the flour has already been donated. Hope to see you there. A special thank you from Deacon Tony
Dear St. Thomas family,
Thank you for my ordination gifts and the wonderful reception! Your generosity is a real blessing. You will see me wearing the dalmatics during Mass and the gift card will come in handy as I begin my ministry as a deacon. Your support during my formation has been greatly appreciated. I am truly blessed to be part of such a generous and loving parish family. I look forward to serving as your deacon.
You are all in my prayers. Please keep me and the other new deacons in your prayers. Thank you, again, for your support and encouragement!
God Bless,
Deacon Tony
Mass Intentions We are getting low on Mass Intentions, if you would like to have a mass said for a loved one living or deceased please call or stop in the church office. The usual stipend amount is $10.
St. Thomas New Carpet & Paint
Plans to start painting and carpeting
the church will start on Monday, July 10th.
A Big Thank You to all those who helped us pack up
and move boxes. Thank you for your hard work and
dedication to our church.
We are hopeful to be finished with this project on
Wednesday, July 19th and putting everything back on
Thursday and Friday July 20th & 21st if everything
goes as planned. If you are available to help please
contact the office or Stephanie Garst.
Devil’s Garage Sale
There is a well-known legend about the devil once having a
garage sale. He had all his tools on display, each with a price
tag. There was one old tool, much worn out, which was priced
much higher than the others.
Satan was asked what it was. “That was discouragement” was
his reply. “Why is it so priced high?” “Because” Satan an-
swered, “it is more useful to me than all the others. I use it to
get into a man’s mind and once inside, I can use him to do my
work. It is greatly worn out because I use it all the time. It is my
favorite tool I have used it on nearly everybody, yet few people
know that it belongs to me”.
According to the fable, Satan’s price for discouragement was so
high that nobody bought it. So he is still using it. Is it any won-
der that we all experience discouragement from time to time?
Yet, when it becomes a way of life, it is capable of killing both
spirituality and physically.
Connect this legend with today’s Gospel passage: When we
feel discouraged and hopeless to whom we must turn to?
“Come to me, all who labor and are burdened and I will give
you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am
meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your-
selves.”
May God Bless You,
Fr. George
Festival Meeting for all Booth Chairmen
Saturday, July 22, at 6:30pm (We will have an ice cream social at this meeting)
Happy Birthday Sunday, July 9: Connie Evelo Monday, July 10: Nicole Davis Tuesday, July 11: Easton Day Wednesday, July 12: Robert Vest Thursday, July 13: Friday, July 14: Saturday, July 15: Amanda Flora, Alice Hayes, Kristina Kelty, Shelley Rhinesmith
Don't forget to take some quiet time this summer. A Personal Day of Retreat is a great way to do that. Rest, relax, read, walk the Labyrinth, Peace & Nature Garden and the beautiful monas-tic grounds. Spend the day as structured or as relaxed as you like. A Personal Day of Retreat makes a thoughtful and appre-ciated gift - whether its for yourself or a friend.
Wednesday, July 20, 2017 is our next scheduled retreat day, but you can schedule anytime. Cost is only $35 per person and the cost includes lunch and a room for the day. Spiritual Direction is available for an additional fee of $30.
Legacy Greenfield Free Family Film Festival
Wednesdays at 10:00 am July 12th Sing PG July 19th Monster Trucks PG July 26th Lego Batman Movie PG
Hamilton Goodrich Quality Theater Summer Morning Movies
Monday thru Friday 10:00 am 7/10-7/14 Storks 7/31-8/4 Trolls 7/17-7/21 Peanuts Movie 8/7-8/11 Sing 7/24-7/28 Monster Trucks
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
34th Annual
Golden Wedding Jubilee
August 27, 2017 2:00 pm
SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral
The Office of Pro-Life and Family Life invites all married
couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who will cele-
brate 50 years of marriage in 2017 to the 34th Annual
Golden Wedding Jubilee. This joyful celebration will take
place on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:00 pm at SS. Peter
& Paul Cathedral. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr.
William F. Stumpf, and will be followed by a reception
across the street at the Catholic Center in Assembly Hall.
The event is free of charge but registration is required.
For more information please visit:
www.archindy.org/weddingcelebrations.
Registration deadline is August 14, 2017. If you have
