PA R I S H O F F I C E I N F O Monday-Friday 8:30am 4:30pm (612) West 44th Street Minneapolis MN

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1 PA R I S H O F F I C E I N F O Monday-Friday 8:30am 4:30pm (612) West 44th Street Minneapolis MN R E G U L A R M A S S S C H E D U L E Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 9:00am, nursery available Sunday 11:00am, nursery available Weekday See Daily Mass schedule in this bulletin. Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat at 4:00pm

2 from our pastor Fr. Michael STAFF Parish Center phone Parish Center fax Website facebook.com/sta.mpls Pastor Fr. Michael Reding Pastoral Administrator Barbara Staats Office Administrator Julie Wickland Liturgist Mary Werner Pastoral Associate-Faith Formation Bill Nolan Coordinator of Faith Formation with Children Cheryl Taylor Coordinator of Sacramental Prep Martina Hernandez Liturgical Accompanist Dottie Dolezal Maintenance Manager Steve Olson Maintenance Jose Ortega Maintenance Keith Engel Coordinator of Youth Ministry Holly Shirley Coordinator of Community Life Mylene Kocourek Administrative Assistant Dottie Dolezal Nursery Casey Piersma PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Steve Birch Tom Gump (chair) Meg Mannix Lisa Nordland Alice O Hara Barb Paton Becky Rooney Matt Samuel *Henry Owen secretary CARONDELET CATHOLIC SOOL Principal Susan Kerr Upper Campus (CTK) Assistant Principal Stan Blanda Lower Campus (STA) Last weekend, we launched Mission Critical: A Campaign for Building Renewal. After the 5:00 Mass, a parishioner said to me, When you finish a homily in which you ve asked the people for money, and they applaud (as they did at that liturgy), you know you ve done something right! I believe that applause and the positive comments I heard following our other Masses are a powerful reflection of the rightness of this Spirit-led effort. I would like to express my thanks to the parishioner-volunteers who have worked so diligently to get us to this point. While there is much to celebrate, there is also much work to be done. In the coming weeks, volunteers will be reaching out individually to members of our community. I ask that you please keep in mind the following: Volunteers Dual Donation The volunteers who are contacting families are just that volunteers. They have graciously agreed to donate their time and talent for the betterment of St. Thomas the Apostle. They are serving in this role because they believe in our church and are passionate about its future. Please treat them with respect and thank them for helping St. Thomas the Apostle in this important capacity. Personal Touch We have instructed each of our campaign volunteers to personally meet with members of the St. Thomas the Apostle community. If you receive a call, I kindly ask that you: Take the call or return the message. Don t avoid talking to our volunteers. It makes their job more difficult and puts them in a position where they must keep calling in an attempt to reach you. Meet face-to-face. If you are asked to meet, please give our volunteers 15 minutes of your time. They are not trying to twist your arm; they just want to briefly explain the campaign goals, answer your questions, and receive a decision about your participation. Carrying Card? Return It! If you received a pledge card inside your packet of materials, you will likely not be called by a campaign volunteer. Please discern your involvement in the campaign, fill out the card, and return it in the envelope provided. Your Gift Matters! Remember, the letter you received from me includes a financial request. It is not an expectation. It is an invitation. I invite you to pray about this campaign and this church. You may not be able to give what was asked. You may be able to give more than asked. Whatever that decision is, know that your commitment is deeply appreciated and a true blessing to our community! Thank you for your cooperation, your consideration, and your support of St. Thomas the Apostle!

3 Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults The Rite of Chris an Ini a on for Adults is a program of sacramental prepara on for catechumens (those not bap zed and seeking to become Catholic) and candidates (those bap zed in a Chris an faith, seeking full communion in the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Confirma on and Eucharist). If you (or someone you know) is interested in this program, join us this Wednesday evening, October 10, as a par cipant in our adult faith forma on group. Contact Bill Nolan for more informa on COMMUNION MINISTERS TRAINING The Communion Rite is the heart and center of the Eucharis c liturgy, and those who distribute Christ s Body and Blood to the Body of Christ, the church, are essen al to our celebra on. Please prayerfully consider serving in this ministry. If you are a member of our parish community and have been confirmed, if you care about other people without regard for status or dis nc ons of class, sex, age or race you qualify! To sign up, contact Maureen at MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY NEEDED Greeters, Ushers, Welcome Table Staff Hospitality is the process by which we make people feel at home. It is the way we make strangers feel welcome, and busy, preoccupied people glad to be here. How does this happen? Parishioners! The Liturgy and Community Life Commissions are joining forces to strengthen and expand our parish hospitality ministry. YOU ARE NEEDED. Please Contact Mary, mwerner@s homasmpls.org, Monday, Oct 8 Tuesday, Oct 9 Wednesday, Oct 10 Thursday, Oct 11 Friday, Oct 12 Saturday, Oct 13 Sunday, Oct 14 DAILY MASS * 7:40am Rosary in the Chapel M-F 8am For the People 8am Communion Service 8am + Gil Schutrop 8am For the People 8am Communion Service 5pm + Barb Koetz 9am For the People 8:00AM SERVICE THE APEL {LOWER LEVEL OF SOOL} 11am + Timothy Waldeck YOU ARE INVITED TO SIGN UP FOR PARISHIONER-HOSTED PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! OF QUESTION THE WEEK Amen I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it. - Mark 10: 15 Great Gathering Another fabulous year!! Here is a sample of some upcoming GATHERINGS... Yoga Wine & Cheese October 14 Enjoy a private yoga class at YogaFit and 45th and France, followed by a wine and cheese social. Private Tour: Conversation & Art at MIA October 25 or November 4 Join fellow parishioners for a Date Night at MIA focusing on some old favorites and newly acquired masterpieces at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Girl, Wash Your Face October 26 Have you been wanting to bond with your daughter or granddaughter and need ideas for a fun activity? Girl, Wash Your Face written by Rachel Hollis is one of the hottest books out right now. Come spend a Friday night with dinner and drinks with the girls. Holy Happy Hours for All Seasons November 10, Feb 23, May 23, Aug 8 The Saints are intrinsic to our Catholic Faith. Celebrate some of your favorites as we celebrate each of the four seasons with selections of beers and wines taken from the book, Drinking With The Saints by Michael Foley. Go to To view more and to sign up! What might I have to learn from children as they live out their faith? Has my own faith become so embi ered, so complex, that I know longer know how to live it? How might I re-energize the child-like faith within me?

4 Sunday A ernoon at the Movies! To celebrate the canoniza on of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, join us next Sunday, October 14, for a showing of the film, Romero starring Raul Julia. We will gather in the parish center living room at 2:30pm. Please RSVP to Bill Nolan bnolan@s homasmpls.org or by calling the parish office at Grief Support Group Richfield United Methodist Church 5835 Lyndale Ave. S Thursdays from 6:30-8pm. Go to nc.org and click on Grief Support Red Cross Blood Drive at St Thomas the Apostle The Recent Hurricanes have created an urgent need for dona ons. Please consider helping out someone in need. Thursday, October 18 from Noon-6pm in Dillon Hall ST THOMAS HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR October 17 th 11:30-2pm Speaker & Lunch Proac ve Planning for the Savvy Senior Opportunity for: flu shots, blood pressure check and other valuable resources Please RSVP for lunch by October 11 th TRUST CoAM Grocery Route has openings for new clients. If you have a friend, neighbor, or family member who needs assistance ge ng groceries, please contact Barb at TRUST or TRUST@trus nc.org Sunday, October 7 Coffee & Donuts Sunday 8:45am Seeds 9:00am Mass 10:00am Simpson Mee ng 11:00am Mass/Bap sm 4:00pm Youth Ministry 6:00pm Confirma on Monday, October 8 8:00am Mass 11:00am Meals on Wheels 5:45pm Boy Scouts 7:00pm Boy Scouts STAWEEK S PC YR S AWAY DH Tuesday, October 9 9:30am School Prayer Service 11:00am Meals on Wheels AWAY 8:00pm Men s Volleyball GYM Wednesday, October 10 8:00am Mass 9:30am FFA Morning Group PC 11:00am Meals on Wheels AWAY 5:15pm Children s Choir 5:45pm FFA S 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal 8:30pm Men s Basketball GYM Thursday, October 11 8:00am Mass 8:15am Women s Day of Reflec on 11:00am Meals on Wheels AWAY Friday, October 12 11:00am Meals on Wheels 5:00pm Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, October 13 9:00am STA Garden Club 9:00am Scout-Leak Raking 11:00am YM 2:30pm Wedding 4:00pm Reconcilia on 5:00pm Mass AWAY BY FL AWAY Faith Formation for All October 10, 2018 Dinner 5:45pm Prayer Service..6:30pm Breakout Sessions.6:45pm Adult Morning / Evening Edition Hinduism (p ) in 12 World Religions continued Children: K: Faith First Grade 1, 3-6: Be My Disciples Jr High: Christ in the Liturgy Grade 2: 1st Reconciliation Prep RCIA: Join the Adult group in Dillon Hall

5 SIMPSON HOUSING SERVICES Literacy Tutoring at Simpson Housing Services As we see and hear stories of people experiencing homelessness in our community, here is one way to get involved and help break the genera onal cycle of homelessness for a young person. Simpson Housing Services is in need of literacy tutors. The commitment is for one academic school year, once per week for one hour. If you are interested in learning more please contact Charlo e Kinzley, ckinzley@simpsonhoursing.org or

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