St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Naperville IL th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 17, 2012

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1 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Naperville IL th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 17, 2012

2 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL (Main Office) Visit us on the internet at (Religious Education) (Facsimilie) Parish Staff Fr. Don McLaughlin Pastor Rev. Rodolphe Arty Associate Pastor, x 103, rarty@stapostle.org Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. Weekend Associate, robco@robco.org Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane Deacon, x220, chucklane2@juno.com Rev. Mr. Jim Breen Deacon, , jimb4853@yahoo.com Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney Deacon, x225, lrkearney@comcast.net Rev. Mr. Michael Barrett Deacon, x220, meabarrett@att.net Liturgy Kate Cuddy Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, kcuddy@stapostle.org Jessi Allured Asst. Director of Music and Liturgy, x111, jallured@stapostle.org Lori Culberson Liturgy Coordinator, x120, lculberson@stapostle.org Theresa Sheliga* Sacristan Coordinator, x116 Faith Formation Sandy Renehan Principal at All Saints Catholic Academy Chari Rosales Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, crosales@stapostle.org Peggy Goralski Youth Ministry, x123, pgoralski@stapostle.org Brett Adams Coordinator of Middle School & High School Faith Formation, x117, Patti Dougherty Director of Religious Education, x109, pdougherty@stapostle.org Nancy Cirmo Religious Education Assistant, x118, ncirmo@stapostle.org Outreach and Social Justice Michael Ryder Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, mryder@stapostle.org Anne Schultz OSJ Partner, x113, aschultz@stapostle.org Sally Meno* OSJ Financial, x137, smeno@stapostle.org Pastoral Care Jan Olah Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. Faith Community Nurse, x104, flawlor@stapostle.org Rose Grumbine*, R.N., Faith Community Nurse, x140, rgrumbine@stapostle.org Administration Janet Simmons Finance/Business Officer, x106, jsimmons@stapostle.org Diane McQueen Gen Office Administrative Asst, x101, dmcqueen@stapostle.org Kathy Ferguson Gen Office Administrative Asst, x100, mainoffice@stapostle.org Marge Coronado Administration and R.E. Asst, x219, mcoronado@stapostlr.org Marilyn DeMeo* Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, mdemeo@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle Bulletin and Web Editor, Liturgy Asst, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Bob Hartmann Facility Manager, x133, facility@stapostle.org 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 12:30 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 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 Counseling Service Call Samaritan Interfaith or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care 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. Pastoral Leadership Community Christine Berta Pam Foster Nick Furibondo Richard Strassburger Charles Haydon Commission Facilitators Worship Kate Cuddy Parish Life Faith Formation Chris Baker Administration Charles Haydon Service Carol Healy 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 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday, 9:00 9:30 a.m. *indicates part-time staff

3 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2012 They that are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:14 Meet our new pastor, Fr. Don McLaughlin There will be a simple reception in the Gathering Area after every mass June 23 and 24. Please stop by to welcome Fr. Don! Welcome Guests and Visitors! We re so glad you re here and invite you to walk the path of faith with us. St. Thomas strives to provide a spiritual home where all are welcome, where the healing, reconciling, liberating love of God is shared by all. We believe the church is the sacrament of God s saving presence in the world, join us! Would you like to become a Parishioner? Join us on Sunday, July 22 in the Gathering Area any time between 9am and 11:15am.

4 Worship Commission Liturgy & Music Father s Day Speakers Share Experience, Wisdom This weekend s Father s Day Speakers are: 4:30 Larry Drummond 8:00 Dave Jones 9:30 Ben Willingham 11:15 Bill Dougherty Questions to Ponder: What metaphors or images would you use to describe your understanding of the kingdom of God? Look for their talks on the St. Thomas website on Monday, and enjoy them all over again. Go to Presider s Schedule June 23/24 Fr. Don McLaughlin s Welcome Weekend! Saturday 4:30 pm, Fr. Don McLaughlin Sunday 8:00 am, Fr. Bob Colaresi 9:30 am, Fr. Don McLaughlin 11:15 am, Fr. Dof Arty Schedule is subject to change. Today s Readings First Reading I will make you a light to the nations (Isaiah 49:1-6). Psalm I praise you for I am wonderfully made (Psalm 139). Second Reading John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance (Acts 13:22-26). Gospel John is his name (Luke 1:57-66, 80). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings for the Week Mon: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42 Tues: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48 Wed: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, Thurs: Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15 Fri: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Mt 6:19-23 Sat: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Mt 6:24-34 Sun: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 June 17, 2012, Page 4

5 Pray For Our Parish for the deceased Eugene Diemer, husband of Linda Brinkman Lord, please take care of our dads. Though they are brave and protective, They must also be frightened sometimes. When money runs low and when we need things, When their hearts break because they can't do it all; Help us let them know how much we love them. And how much You love them. Amen. for our new St. Thomas parishioners Janet Ksiazek The Grosshuesch Family Megan Healy Erin Frieders The Teran Family The Ajay Sharma Family Joan Leyden Kelly Martin The Wiatrak Family Christopher & Denielle Noe Marie Steinmetz and son The Ross Family The Trinidad Tochimani Family Please Pray for our Men and Women Serving in the Military Our parish community would like to recognize and remember the following individuals in prayer: U.S. Air Force Lt. Joseph Zito Staff Sgt. Brooke Sica Airman Maxwell Dempsey Air Force National Guard Senior Airman Jacob Brancaleon U.S. Army Lt. Alanna Casey Cpt. Matthew Haselhorst Sgt. Aaron Simms Sgt. William Stuart PFC Sean Wesley 1st Lt. Chris Turley Warrant Officer Aviation Kyle Zimmerman U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Kevin Martin Corporal Aaron Murphy Lance Corporal Oliver Buckley Captain Brad Rothman Lt. Colin Miller-Ratcliffes Lance Corporal Tommy Balducci U.S. Navy AT3 Amanda Schlarman Ensign Jason Coons SR Joel Curry SR Jeffrey Bates U.S. Coast Guard Call the parish office to include someone you love in the Military prayer list. Mass Intentions Monday, June 18, :30 Norma Adducci, by All Adducci Tuesday, June 19, :30 Mary T. Mills,by Don & Marion Smith Wednesday, June 20, :30 James Cliff, by Phyllis Cliff Friday, June 22, :30 Alphonse Behna, by Nadia Anne Cicciollo, by Frank & Pat Haynes Saturday, June 23, :30 For the People of St. Thomas Sunday, June 24, :00 Helen Ferguson, by Audrey Easton Mildred Johnson, Rupert & Mary Malone 9:30 Mary T. Mills, by Kathy & Bear Ferguson Irene Gustilo, by Linda Mitchell 11:15 Will Worden, by Ray & Pat Kammer Bill Lyon, by The Chew Family Page 5 June 17, 2012

6 Faith and Formation Commission Adult Duchity Graduates Fourth Class Largest Class Yet! This year will be the fourth high school graduating class in Duchity. The 41 students are the largest graduating class yet. The number goes up every year. The school has been recognized as the best in the entire Section of Grand Anse. The graduating class sent this greeting. to the St. Thomas community. We, St-Thomas Students in Duchity greet you all in the name of our one Lord. We are taking this opportunity, to continue to thank you for the wonderful services and supports you have been giving to the people in Duchity, and specially us, students of St Thomas School. For, we are all very grateful. This letter is to tell you that we are reaching to the end of our high school education. In order to remember that long run, we have decided to celebrate a graduation ceremony for all of us and those who have been very helpful to us during that long run, on the 30th of June We would like to invite whoever of the St Thomas members to come and celebrate with us in Duchity with a happy heart. Please receive the warm salutation from all the 13th graders students to all of the St Thomas board members in Naperville. Golf Outing Plans Big Turnout The St. Thomas Charity Golf Outing is slated for Monday, July 16, at the Naperville Country Club. Proceeds will benefit St. Thomas Cares to help local families in crisis situations. Golf reservations are filling up. Make your reservation now pay later! Dinner only reservations are available for non-golfers. The silent/live auction promises to be exciting Bruce Springsteen tickets at Wrigley, New England deep sea fishing, condo in upper Michigan and much more. Make you reservation in the Gathering Area after Masses or call the St. Thomas General Office. C.A.R.E. CORNER In 1975, Pope Paul VI said this about our Church: The Church exists to evangelize. The mission of our Church is to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. And that good news consists of forgiveness, salvation and eternal life. If we don t share that news, if we don t evangelize, our Church would cease to exist. That s why another precept of the Church calls each member to join in the missionary spirit and work of the Church. The call to evangelization begins in the home. The Catholic Church views marriage as a sacrament because it calls a man and a woman into a covenantal relationship. Another precept of the Church is to observe the laws regarding marriage in order to protect the family. Protecting marriage also protects children who are the future of Christianity. We are asked to provide religious training for our children to ensure that the perpetuation of the good news does not stop with the next generation. June 17, 2012, Page 6

7 Faith and Formation Commission Youth Registration for Fall Religious Education Grades Pre K 8 Parishioners currently registered will receive a registration packet in the mail early June. If you are new to the program please register as a parishioner at St. Thomas, then pick up a registration packet in June from the St. Thomas Faith Formation / Religious Education Office. The registration fee is discounted in June, with an increase of fees July 1. Packets will also be available in June in the Gathering Area, on Welcome Sundays or on line at Contact the Religious Education / Faith Formation Office for assistance at or Patti Dougherty, pdougherty@stapostle.org. Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings.? Question of the Week... How do I plant seeds of peace and joy? Youth Ministry Corner A Blessing for Brett and Katie! This weekend, our very own Brett Adams and Katie Hills were married at St. Thomas. We rejoice and praise God with them as they take this important step and give witness to what God is doing in their lives. As we do so often at St. Thomas, let us pray a blessing over them: Now you will feel no rain For each of you will be shelter to the other. Now each of you will feel no cold For each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there is no loneliness for you For each of you will be companion to the other. Now you are two persons But there is one life before you. Go now to your dwelling place to enter into the days of your togetherness And may your days be good and long upon the earth. (Apache Wedding Blessing) Congratulations. We love you! Blessings, Peggy and the St. Thomas Teens and Young Adults Thank You! Because of YOU, the St. Thomas youth had an AMAZING Garage Sale that will help send teens on mission. St. Thomas is AWESOME :-) Help Needed With Middle School Religious Education Planning has already started for the 2012/2013 religious education year. Religious education volunteers are the lifeblood of our program. Are you looking for a meaningful way to get more involved? Prayerfully consider being a middle school Religious Education catechist, a classroom aid, a substitute catechist, or an administrative helper (hall monitor, crossing guard, attendance helper). For more information or to volunteer, contact Peggy Goralski at pgoralski@stapostle.org or , x123. Coming Soon High School Registration! High School religious education registration packets will be available later this month. Packets will be available online and for pick up. You will receive a postcard in the mail with registration information. Page 7 June 17, 2012

8 Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice On April 12, the Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a document, "Our First, Most Cherished Liberty, outlining the bishops concerns over threats to religious freedom, both at home and abroad. The bishops called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a 14-day period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom, from June 21-July 4. The fourteen days from June 21 the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More to July 4, Independence Day, are dedicated to this fortnight for freedom a great hymn of prayer for our country. Our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome. Culminating on Independence Day, this special period of prayer, study, catechesis, and public action would emphasize both our Christian and American heritage of liberty. St. Thomas Fortnight for Freedom Initiative A number of St. Thomas parishioners have put together a series of Fortnight for Freedom activities, centered in prayer, and providing opportunities for education and action. Parishioners are urged to educate themselves on the current issues, and take action based on our Catholic Social Teachings Prayer A Fortnight of Prayer for Freedom Novena each day after the 8:30 a.m. Mass (See insert in today s bulletin) Education Go to Fortnight4Freedom.org and read Our First, Most Cherished Liberty Dialogue Attend an information and dialogue session at St. Thomas on Wednesday evening, June 27 from 7:00 8:00 PM. The featured speaker is David Specia, Director of Lay Ministries from the diocese of Joliet. Action There will be an opportunity to join the Illinois Catholic Advocacy Network. Sports Equipment and Game Collection The St. Thomas Lakota Indian Initiative is collecting new and gently used sports equipment and board games and puzzles (all pieces included, please). These will be taken to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and used during the Vacation Bible School sponsored by St. Agnes Parish in Manderson, SD in July. Sports equipment needed includes bats and gloves, balls of all kinds, frisbees, jump ropes, etc. The age range for St. Agnes Vacation Bible School is 5 to 12 years old. Items can be donated anytime between June 17 and June 30 and can be placed in the marked bins in the Narthex and Gathering Area. A small team from St Thomas will travel to the reservation to deliver the toys and help out with the Vacation Bible School. This will be St. Thomas second trip to the reservation and a way to continue building a relationship with the people in the parish of St. Agnes and the surrounding area. Make Sense of the Medicare Maze Are you approaching 65 years of age? Are you confused about Medicare? Are you over 65 years of age and still confused about Medicare? Then attend a Medicare Made Clear meeting presided by parishioner Stephen Clark on Wednesday, June 20 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the St. Thomas Lighthouse and find the answers to these (and other!) questions: What is Original Medicare and are there other options? What are Medicare Parts A, B, C and D? Are prescriptions covered? How much will it cost? Are there deadlines to enroll? Pro-Life Celebrates Dads This Father s Day weekend our Pro-Life Ministry is celebrating Dads, grandfathers, and other men that serve as role models for our youth! Please accept our gift as leave church this weekend June 17, 2012, Page 8

9 Pastoral Care Life Lessons from the Garden Consider the dandelion. Reviled by many as an insistent, bothersome weed, it nevertheless continues to proudly display its pert, bright yellow self in lawns and gardens everywhere, thriving in the face of adversity. Where, in our own lives, do we face adversity? How do we carry ourselves through it head down, beating ourselves up or feeling defensive and resentful? Or do we lift our head up and face the world like the dandelion, sure of our intrinsic worth, knowing our gifts to the world, even if the world doesn t necessarily recognize them? For those who know how to look and wait, the garden teems with other such life lessons. As summer blooms this year, consider the wise teachings of your garden. If you don t have a conventional garden, a container garden on your porch or potted plants in your home still offer valuable lessons. Here are a few: It s OK to be imperfect. Trying to grow the perfect rose, or the perfect tomato, is an exhausting, never ending quest for flawlessness. Imperfect roses are still beautiful and imperfect tomatoes still burst with flavor just like we humans. With our myriad imperfections, we still contribute our own beauty and zest to the world. Pruning improves growth. Removing old habits that don t serve us opens new possibilities for growth in areas that do serve us. Pay more attention to your health than your appearance. As author William Longgood wrote, Over fertilized plants may be beautiful but are otherwise useless, like people whose energies are devoted so completely to their appearance that there is no other development. Regular maintenance is important. Isn t it so much harder to clear an overgrown jungle of a garden that to regularly pull encroaching weeds? Think of the clutter that can accumulate in our houses, the extra pounds that are harder to lose than to keep off in the first place, the overwhelm or illness that can result from too little selfcare. Be careful of predators. Just as the squirrel will dig up your carefully planted bulbs, it doesn t take long for predators to damage your careful cultivation, in the garden and in life. What toxic relationships, substances and emotions are feeding on your energy and taking away from what you have to give to others? Don t be afraid to try new approaches. The garden is an incredible laboratory for experimentation. What new approaches do those old problems in your life need? Trial and error is one of life s best teachers. Not trying is the domain of hopelessness. Transform your trash. The compost heap turns rotting plant waste into a treasure pile of rich, organic fertilizer. What negative patterns in your life can you work to transform? When do the hard work of breaking these patterns down, the results are often rich and beneficial to our lives. Everyone is unique and needed. Everything in nature has a function that is interdependent. As famous naturalist John Muir said, When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. Rock, plant, bird, bee-even bacteria in the soil--all occupy a vital place in life. What is your purpose, your gift to the world? Finally, but most importantly Have faith. Plant a seed, water it, and trust that it will grow. Similarly, believe that the shifts you make in your life, the dreams you hold dear, will fully blossom if you nourish and protect them, believing that the spirit of God is there to nourish and protect you. Something important happens every day. Take time to notice the little everyday miracles in your gardens and in your life. *reprinted:samaritan Interfaith Inspirations Page 9 June 17, 2012

10 Administration Commission St. Thomas the Apostle JOBS MINISTRY JUNE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 pm: "The Balancing Act - Being AND Doing" Deborah Leoni Deborah's presentation will support you in gaining clarity around the significance of who you are being in the world versus all that you are doing and how it affects what you are manifesting. Our society tends to place value on production, taking pride in multitasking, which is resulting in stress and disease, leaving one to feel out of balance and unable to achieve the life of their dreams. Everyone will benefit from this presentation as it will bring individual awareness around the choices you are making and how those choices are affecting yourself and everyone around you. You will leave this presentation with clarity, a sense of balance, hope and a heightened awareness of a bigger vision for your life. Bring your spouse as this will bring these benefits to both of you and is our way of gifting you during this summer season! Deborah Leoni, owner of Insight Out Life Coaching, is a motivational speaker, life coach and meditation instructor. Her mission is to offer a safe space to explore truth, to discover and express one's authentic self, and to assist clients in taking dramatic actions to foster transformation to make a difference by creating the life of their dreams. Wed, June 20, 7 pm: Deborah Leoni will present, "The Balancing Act-Being and Doing". SEE ARTICLE ABOVE St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL Friday meeting formats include announcements, speaker presentation, and 2 rounds of networking. Prepare your elevator speech, and bring enough handbills to pass out to 20 fellow networkers. Wednesday night is speaker only, no formal networking. Contact Bob Hronek <rhronek@sbcglobal.net>; or Ben Willingham <Benwillingham11@gmail.com>; for more info. THE WEEK AHEAD... Monday, June 18 6:30 9:30 p.m. Protecting God s Children, Lighthouse 7:00 9:00 p.m. Baptism Class, Senior Center 7:00 9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00 8:30 p.m. NAMI, Youth Center Tuesday, June 19 7:00 9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00 9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Lounge Wednesday, June 20 7:00 9:00 pm Jobs Ministry, Gym 7:00 8:30 p.m. Just 5 Days Formation, Gathering Area & Cana 7:00 8:30 p.m. Medicare Made Clear, Lighthouse 7:00 10:00 p.m. Sojourners Rehearsal, Church 7:00 9:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Senior Center Thursday, June 21 10:00am-12:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Cana 6:30 8:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Cana Friday, June 22 Saturday, June 23 8:30 11:00 a.m. Ensemble Rehearsal, Church 9:00 10:30 a.m. Men s Saturday Sharing, Senior Center West 5:30 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception for Fr. Don, Gathering Area Sunday, June 24 9:00am-1:00 p.m. Welcome Reception for Fr. Don, Gathering Area 12:00 5:00 p.m. St. Thomas booths at St. Nicholas Fair (Kermes) 12:45 1:45 p.m. Baptisms, Church Summer Office Hours St. Thomas offices close at Noon on Fridays during the summer. (Memorial Day through Labor Day). New Faces at the Welcome Desk We re pleased to welcome parishioner Elizabeth Fisher and Mary Wright to the staff of St. Thomas. Elizabeth and Mary are job-sharing the evening receptionist position formerly held by Patricia Berkhout. We also extend a hearty and sincere thank you to Liz Michalski, who voluntarily filled in while the position was vacant. Thank you, Liz! June 17, 2012, Page 10

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