oct 18, 2009
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.