EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2010

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1 EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 4, 2010

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 Rev. Joel Fortier Pastor, Rev. Rodolphe Arty, Associate Pastor, x 103, rarty@stapostle.org Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. Weekend Associate Fr. Pat Brennan, Weekend Associate Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. Deacon, x105 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 Lori Culberson Liturgy Coordinator, x120, lculberson@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle Liturgy Office Assistant, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Jessi Allured* Asst. Director of Music, x111, jallured@stapostle.org Theresa Sheliga* Sacristan Coordinator, x116 Faith Formation Chari Rosales Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, crosales@stapostle.org Kevin Pranaitis Director of High School Youth Ministry, x123, ym@stapostle.org Brett Adams Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation, x117, Patti Dougherty Director of Religious Education, x109, pdougherty@stapostle.org Nancy Cirmo Religious Education Assistant, x118, ncirmo@stapostle.org Marge Coronado Religious Education Assistant, x219, mcoronado@stapostle.org Anne Schultz Adult Faith Formation Assistant, x113, aschultz@stapostle.org Lynne Vehlewald* Librarian, x125, library@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, x104, 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 Marilyn DeMeo* Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, mdemeo@stapostle.org Pat Berkhout Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, nitecrew@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle Bulletin Editor, Graphic Design, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Susan Francesconi* Communications Coordinator, x108, sfrancesconi@stapostle.org Ted McKeown* Facility Coordinator, x133, facility@stapostle.org Jorge Gonzalez* Custodian Pastoral Leadership Community John Ball Christine Berta Pam Foster Commission Facilitators Charles Haydon Nick Furibondo Richard Strassburger Worship Josh Goralski Parish Life Faith Formation Chris Baker Elaine Scutti Administration Dave Otto Service Carol Healy 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 Samarian 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. 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, 9:00 9:30 a.m. *indicates part-time staff

3 Dear Friends, Alleluia! Christ is Risen Today! We don t just celebrate a memorial or the commemoration of an event from the past. We celebrate that Christ is Risen Today, that we are alive in Him and He is alive in us, that we share the life of the Resurrection. I am part of something way bigger than myself. At times all I feel are the limits of my physical existence, but then there are days like today when I feel alive and in communion with the St. Thomas is an Easter community, we are an Easter People! Alive in Christ. universe. That s what the celebration of Easter helps me to remember, that I am alive in Christ, share His Spirit and am part of a life that will never end. The joy of the Lord is my strength! Through our faith and this ritual celebration of Christ s life, death, and resurrection we transpose ourselves into the experience of Jesus. We die and rise with Him, just as we did at the moment of our Baptism. That s what Easter is all about, renewing our Baptismal faith and experience. For whatever the weakness and limitations of my physical existence, I share the life and Spirit of Jesus which transcends all of that and it began at Baptism. And I think the way I access and keep in the flow of Christ s life is to live in love for others. It s that simple really. To live in love to savor the goodness of all creation and everyone, to let myself be washed in the rain of God and to walk in the Reign with Him. St. Thomas is an Easter community, we are an Easter People! Alive in Christ. We welcome and invite all of you, our guests and visitors to join with us in the Easter experience all year long. It is experienced in our relationships of care and support, and our outreach and service to the world as we share in the mission and ministry of Jesus. The injunction to do this came with our Baptism and I invite you to join us in living your faith, and to find support for it, here at St. Thomas. May the joy and life of the Risen Lord sustain and fill you as you live in Christ! Easter Sunday April 4, 2010 To him all the prophets bear witness, that everyone who believes in him will receive forgiveness of sins through his name. Acts 10:43 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 be Companions on the Journey. Would you like to become a Parishioner? Join us at Welcome Sunday after the following Masses this weekend: Sunday, April 11, 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. in the gym with Donuts Happy Easter to All!

4 Worship Commission Come to Our Houses, Lord Jesus We have celebrated the Season of your story We have followed your journey, and learned about dying to self, loving others and committing ourselves to seeing You in those around us. Come to the tables where we eat, and the places where we argue, and the rooms where we sleep or lie awake, wondering if our life is worthwhile. Come to our houses to broaden our hospitality and deepen our conversation and keep our souls company. And come to our house of prayer to save our church from being so absorbed with what needs to be done, that our plans have no place for any hint of salvation or of all things being made new. And come to this place as week by week we meet and show us the cross we must carry so that we may be shaped by your love. May we always live in love as Companions On the Journey. Easter Week Masses During this coming Easter Week (April 5-9) the 8:30 a.m. weekday Masses will be celebrated in the Church among the Easter flowers, Baptismal Font, and Paschal Candle. There will be NO 6:30 a.m. Communion Service this Monday, April 5. Asperges Many parishes use the rite of sprinkling at every Mass during the Easter season because this blessing is so appropriate during this time of baptismal renewal. At the beginning of every funeral, the Presider blesses the casket with holy water and says, In the waters of Baptism N. died with Christ and rose with him to new life. May he/she now share in Christ s eternal glory. Holy water is found at the entrance to the church to remind us that it was through Baptism that we entered the community called church. During this rite of sprinkling some people cringe and duck to avoid getting wet, while others beam with joy and excitement. Both reactions are appropriate. Baptism makes us one with Christ in His death and resurrection. We cringe at what it calls us to do: die to self. We are overjoyed at what it makes us: children of one Father, members of Christ s body, heirs of the kingdom. In the words of the Peace Prayer of St. Francis, our baptism promises us that it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen (JB and KC) Presider s Schedule April 10/11 4:30 Fr. Fritz Louis, Deacon Larry Kearney 7:30 Fr. Fritz Louis, Deacon Mike Barrett 9:00 Fr. Pat Brennan 10:45 Fr. Dolphe Arty, Deacon Will Worden 6:30 Fr. Bob Colaresi April 4, 2010 Page 4

5 Pray For Our Parish Easter Sunday O God, Worker of Wonders, you made this day for joy and gladness. The Risen Lord abides with us opening the scriptures to us and breaking bread in our midst. Set our hearts aflame and open our eyes, that we may choose life and follow your way above all the things that what we are looking for. Help us to see in his sufferings The truth that the prophets spoke and recognize his at this table, Christ now entered into glory, First-born from the dead, who lives now with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen. for the sick... Ed & Paula Phelan, brother & sister-in-law of Mike & Bev Isabelle Mazur, sister of Bruno & Loretta Rejman Pat Roszkowski, wife of Joe Sandra Scherer, friend of Carolyn & Russ Circo Eleanor Mitchell, sister of Robbie Koverman for the deceased Gregory Gerhart, father of Ellen Schumacher; Ann Reinold; Verla Jones, aunt of Bill Dougherty & Nancy Trattner Edward Diedrich, brother of Lucille Riordan Kathleen Wolak, sister of Chris & Colleen Ramona Lopez, mother of Viola Florez Betty Moeller, friend of Ginny Lucado Claude Vander Bloomen, friend of Kevin & Sylvia Bauler Adapted from Opening Prayers: Collects in Contemporary Language, ICEL Mass Intentions... Monday, April 5, :30 Anne Battisto, by Vito Battisto Stanley Wozniak, by Helen & Tim Swanson Tuesday, April 6, :30 Gregory Hoctor, by Family John Ferguson, by Mom & Dad Wednesday, April 7, :30 Joe & Pat Kempa, by Martha Lopez Thursday, April 8, :30 Susan Mitchell, by Phyllis Lucker Friday, April 9, :30 Vince Shepard, by Shirley Saturday, April 10, :30 Joanna Vesper, by Mark Vesper Anthony DeChiara Sunday, April 4, :00 Helen Bertin, by Joan & Ted McKeown Fred Tuch, Jr., by Frank Pratt 10:45 Al Naveja, by The Naveja Family Anne and Jim Testa, by The Naveja Family Today s Readings First Reading Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading Christ our Passover is sacri-ficed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Luke 24:1-12 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). Readings for the Week Mon: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Mt 28:8-15 Tues: Acts 2:36-41; Jn 20:11-18 Wed: Acts 3:1-10; Lk 24:13-35 Thurs: Acts 3:11-26; Lk 24:35-48 Fri: Acts 4:1-12; Jn 21:1-14 Sat: Acts 4:13-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sun: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118; Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31 Page 5 April 4, 2010

6 Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission Sophia Circle Hosts Women s Event Blossoms of wisdom stir the womb of our biblical heritage. Like spring, what appears to lie dormant warms with promise, the exquisite precariousness of life bursts forth, and emerges from the stories of the great fore-mothers of our faith. The St. Thomas Sophia s Circle ministry is delighted to have Yonah Klem, Ed.D present a spring micro-retreat, Awakening the Matriarch on Friday, April 9 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Yonah is a licensed clinical professional counselor, meditation teacher, and scholar of Hebrew scripture, currently on staff at Congregation Beth Shalom of Naperville. She is also a published author and leads adult education classes. This event is open to women of all ages the women of St. Thomas, their friends, sisters, mothers and adult daughters. Come, prepared to be inspired by the stories of our courageous, witty, and resourceful fore-mothers, and awaken the matriarch within you. As always, the evening will begin with wine and light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. Please register today by sending your name and phone number by to staevent@stapostle.org. If you are interested in helping with this April event and planning future Sophia events, please indicate on your RSVP for Awakening the Matriarch. C.A.R.E. CORNER In the darkness of the early morning, Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and assumes the worst. But light is shed on the situation as the beloved disciple sees the same empty tomb and comes to believe what Jesus had said about being raised from the dead. He didn t believe because of the witness of another or because he personally saw the risen Christ. He believed because his love for Christ enlightened him with the truth. Easter Sunday is the culmination of the Paschal Mystery, which began with Jesus suffering and death. Like Jesus, we also suffer and die. But today, God gets the last word for Jesus resurrection renders death as a temporary state which ultimately transcends into new life, not just for Him, but for us as well. God s love trumps all! Alleluia! Have a blessed Easter! Adult Confirmation Opportunity Is the Holy Spirit nudging you? Are you a Catholic adult (18 or better) who was never confirmed? Would you like to be? Confirmation for adults will be celebrated by Bishop Sartain at the Cathedral at 2pm on Pentecost Sunday, May 23. To prepare for reception of the sacrament, there will be a 6-weeks series of classes after the 10:45am Mass, beginning April 11. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and a micro-retreat will also be offered. To register, please contact Chari Rosales in the Adult Faith Formation Office at x138 or crosales@stapostle.org. If you or someone you know is interested in exploring the Catholic faith or desires to join the Roman Catholic Church, please contact Chari Rosales in the Adult Faith Formation Office, x138 or crosales@stapostle.org. We welcome you with open arms and ask only a willing heart. April 4, 2010 Page 6

7 Soul Searchers Meets St. Thomas Soul Searchers meets once a month to explore and discover truths in Story of a Soul: Study edition by St. Therese of Lisieux, translated by John Clarke. Therese Martin was born in France in 1873, entered the Carmel of Lisieux at the age of 15 and died at 24. Known as the Little Flower, she was canonized in 1925 and made a Doctor of the Church in St. Therese said, Everything is a grace because everything is God s gift. Whatever be the character of life or its unexpected events to the heart that loves, all is well. We will discuss Chapter 10, p The next meeting of Soul Searchers is Saturday, April 10 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. in the Rectory Basement. The text is available at the Carmelite Center in Darien and on the website: Hand-outs are available in the pick-up drawer under S. Deacon Will and Mary Maloney are group leaders. Come and be a part of Soul Searchers whenever your schedule allows and enjoy a thought provoking experience. All are welcome to attend this monthly discussion group. Marriage Enrichment Ministry Plans Event The St. Thomas Marriage Enrichment Ministry will celebrate the joy and blessings of marriage at a Mass and Candlelight dinner on Saturday, April 24. Fr. Pat Brennan will preside at Mass at 6:00 p.m. and a candlelight dinner will follow in the St. Thomas Lighthouse. The dinner is $25 per couple. Couples should register by April 19 with Chari Rosales, Director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Thomas x138 or Estela Hammond Please pick up a flyer in the Gathering Area. St. Thomas the Apostle Men s Christian Fellowship Group MEN S ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST Sat. April 24 $10 Guest Speaker: Fr. Burke Masters Pick up a flyer today! Tickets on sale after all masses the weekends of April 4 and April 10. For more information, call x133 Page 7 April 4, 2010

8 Religious Education 1 st Grade Fun Fair First Graders in the Religious Education Program, along with a parent, are invited to attend the 1 st Grade Fun Fair on Saturday, April 17 in the St. Thomas gym any time between 9:30 11:00 a.m. First Graders should bring their snack or juice donations with them and put it on the snack tables outside the gym. Tickets for the games will be held at the gym door for each child. Questions may be directed to the First Grade Coordinator, Rosemary Karl or to Patti Dougherty in the R.E. Office Prizes Needed For Fun Fair The First Graders in the Religious Education Program have a Fun Fair to culminate their year of Faith Formation. We have a need for prizes, so if you have used puzzles, games, matchbox cars, dolls, etc. hanging around the house, we would love to have them. Please drop off at the Faith Formation / Religious Education Office by April 5. Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings of the week.? April 4 Question of the Week... What signs of new life do you experience? Save the Date! Mother / Daughter Tea Monday, May 10 7:00 p.m. More information to follow! Attention 4 th and 5 th Graders Liturgy of the Word for 4 th & 5 th Graders will be held on Sunday, April 11 during the 9:00 and 10:45 liturgies. Please come out with the other children and go down to the Cabin and Senior Center. 5 th Grade Peek-Ahead Pizza Party Fifth graders who will be attending the 6 th grade Religious Education Program are invited to the Peek-Ahead Pizza Party on Friday, April 16 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse at St. Thomas Ministry Center. We will hear all about the 6 th grade R.E. program, getting input from Middle School students. Then we will have pizza before playing games the rest of our time together. Parents interested in helping are welcome to attend. Please RSVP with Patti Dougherty, ext. 109 or pdougherty@stapostle.org by April 12. Our Parish needs YOU! Now you are Christ s Body, and individually parts of it. So St. Paul reminds us, just as he wrote to the Corinthians. Each voice, each insight, each idea, each observation, is vital to the healthy functioning of our parish community. You are invited to attend any/all of the monthly meetings of the St. Thomas Parish Leadership Community and Commissions. The next one is Wednesday, April 14 at 7pm. Come and contribute your thoughts and ideas as a companion on our common journey of faith! April 4, 2010 Page 8

9 St. Thomas Teens with Character (TWC) Who: Junior High and High School Students (and their families are always welcome) What: Group meetings, community projects (opportunities for service hours) and fun Why: Service others and practice leadership Where: St. Thomas Cabin and Gym When: Various Thursday evenings and other special days during the month Future Events: Service Project: Midwest Vets Wednesday April 7, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Tom Berta at Fundraising: Kettle Korn Sunday, April 11 Help after Sunday masses to raise money for the American Cancer Society s Relay for Life. Contact Brett Adams (info below). Pillar Meeting at St. Thomas (in the gym) Come learn more about TWC at this meeting Thursday, April 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Contact: Theresa Service Project: Grandparent's Day at St. Patrick's Residence (meet at St. Thomas) Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Brett Adams (info below): Dawn and Gary Bausch at or at dawn10408@yahoo.com Junior high, high school students, and families are welcome at all of the events listed above. To RSVP for a service project or for questions about the events, contact the indicated contact person or Brett Adams, , badams@stapostle.org. or Mrs. Hay, Do YOU Have Some time to Help?? Are you a people person? Do you have a couple of hours to spare? Two ministries are in great need of help in the coming months. We need people who are willing to serve as Sacristans at Weddings. These are scheduled mostly on Saturday mornings, and some afternoons. We also need people who are willing to serve as Wedding Hosts/ Hostesses. Their job is to help run a smooth rehearsal the evening before a wedding. Make your life a little richer. See the humor, love, nerves, and colorful families that gather to celebrate the love of their children. Help us make each experience, the Sacrament and the Pageantry a glorious success. WOULD YOU CONSIDER SERweVING? WE NEED YOU!!! Please contact the Liturgy Office Kate Cuddy x112 NEWS from All Saints Catholic Academy All Saints Catholic Academy Announces "Forward in Faith" Campaign All Saints Catholic Academy (ASCA) announces its $1.4 million building campaign to raise funds for the facilities needed to educate the growing student enrollment. ASCA opened in 2005 with a student population of 288. In , the student enrollment in preschool through grade 8 is 532 students. The school's needs for the future include four additional classrooms, second floor cafeteria expansion, enlargement of a fifth grade classroom, an additional science lab, and much more. The current school families have responded positively to this campaign. Additional supporters are needed, however, who will share their financial resources. If you wish to make an investment in the future of Catholic education, contact parishioner Matt Gambs or Peggy Kobe, Director of Development and Marketing at pkobe@ascacademy, or by phone at Page 9 April 4, 2010

10 Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice Jesus is Risen! The gift of New Life is ours to receive and to share with others. And so, we pray Into your heart, O God, we commend those who live on the edge, whether by choice or through no fault of their own. Teach us to love, O Lover of life. Into you rest, O God, we commend those who live in a whirlwind of activity. Teach us to love, O Lover of life. Into your presence, O God, we commend those we hurt, whether carelessly, unintentionally, or deliberately. Teach us to love, O Lover of life. Into your hands, O God, we commend our loved ones and the strangers in our midst. Teach us to love, O Lover of life. Into your depths, O God, we commend our inner lives and our outer journeys. Teach us to love, O Lover of life. from She Who Prays-A Woman s Interfaith Prayer Book 2005 by Jane Richardson Jensen and Patricia Harris-Watkins April 4, 2010 Page 10

11 Welcome Our New St. Thomas Parishioners April Care Pantry Food Collection Next Weekend April 10/11 Here are the items we especially need Tuna Pasta Sauce Jiffy Mix Cake Mix Cereal Jell-o Diapers Wipes Popcorn The Garcia/Orizaba Family Nancy Gottschalk Patrick & Therese McGady Nathan Enders & Veronica Rogers Nancy Oetter Doug Woeste The Charles Hinds Family John & Patricia Rosol Benjamin Feden The Kasai Family The Sarah Hoctor Family The Brian O Toole Family The Carlos Spencer Family The Ross Barker Family Jason & Sarah Hixon The Dan Fleury Family Kevin & Nicole Armour The Tabares Family The Castro/Campuzano Family Listen for the announcement during Liturgy after the Prayers of the Faithful. If you are able, carry your groceries to the altar at that time. The groceries are a physical sign an offering of a part of ourselves to the families who come to the Care Pantry Companions on our Journey. Thank you! APRIL KIDSKARE Please ask if there is a chore you can do during the week-helping with Spring Cleaning, perhaps-to earn a box of Cereal to bring up to the altar when you come to church Saturday or Sunday. Thank You! Page 11 April 4, 2010

12 Pastoral Care Help Haiti Now Your Chance to Make a Difference The St. Thomas Haiti Medical Teams will travel to Duchity April 24 through May 1 and May 15 through 22. They will provide medical care to the community, including over 1000 people who have migrated to Duchity from Port Au Prince. There are several ways you can help the people of Duchity Vitamins - One of the most common problems encountered during clinic days in the infants, children and adults we see, is vitamin deficiency from poor nutrition. We are collecting donations of vitamins with iron for children and adults. In particular, we need infant drops with iron, prenatal vitamins and children s chewable. Layette Items - We are collecting items to create small layette sets for new mothers who seek out the prenatal care that so few have received in the past (leading to increased mother and baby mortality). These items will be distributed to expectant mothers during their prenatal visits to the clinic and when they see Dr. Michelet for follow-up visits. Infant Layette items being collected include the following: receiving blankets, newborn knit hats, cloth diapers, infant tee-shirts (not onesies), booties, baby washcloths and towels, and sleepers. Shoes We are collecting gently used shoes, no high heels. Tie shoes together and if possible replace missing laces. Shoes without ties can be placed in a bag so they stay paired together. Children s shoes are needed most. Over the Counter Medicines - We are collecting analgesics or painkillers like aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), and naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). No need to purchase name brands. We are also collecting antacids like Tums, Zantac, and Pepcid. The Haitians work very hard and have a lot of joint pain and acid and will be very thankful for temporary relief. Place donations in the bins in the Narthex and Gathering Area. Large donations can be brought to the Outreach Office labeled Medical Mission-Duchity. For information about other donations of medicines, medical supplies, or equipment, contact Anita Berry anitadberry@gmail.com or or call the Outreach Office. If you would rather make a monetary donation toward purchase of the needed items, write a check to St Thomas OSJ, with Medical Mission in the memo line. Thank you for giving hope to our brothers and sisters in Haiti and making a difference in the lives of others. Presented by Wellspring Save the Date! Wellspring will present a discussion entitled Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself While Caring for Others Tuesday, April 27 7:00 p.m. The evening will be led by a counselor from Samaritan Interfaith. More information will follow! Contact Rose Grumbine with questions. Health Promotion Offering Health Ministry volunteers are available after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:45 Sunday masses next weekend for Blood Pressure Screening and Education. The screening site is the Deacon s office, the first office left as you exit the Church (West Wing). All health conscious individuals are welcome. Call your Parish Nurses at x 104 or 140 with questions, concerns, or to schedule another time. In the hospital or homebound? Call the parish office and one of our parish nurses or ministers of care will visit, bring Eucharist or assist you with your needs! Let us know if you or someone you know is in need of a prayer shawl. April 4, 2010 Page 12

13 Wed, Apr 7, 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Olive Garden Meeting to follow. Call Barb Bigus with reservations Wed, May 5, 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Olive Garden Meeting to follow. Call Barb Bigus with reservations Catholics Come Home: What Impact Did We Have? Now that the Catholics Come Home TV ads have concluded in the Diocese of Joliet, we are looking to hear from YOU. We are asking you to complete a survey. Please go to catholicscomehome/ and click on the survey link to access this questionnaire. It s short, quick, and easy to fill out. The survey will remain open until June 1, Please consider forwarding this survey to any friends and family members from active Catholics to those who are or have been distant from the Catholic Church. Thank you for helping assess the impact of Catholics Come Home. We look forward to hearing from you! Stewardship A Way of Life Last Weekend s stewardship of financial gifts... Weekly Sunday Offertory Mar 21, 2010 (week 38) 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 $21,995 n/a $3,731 $25,726 $1,354,134 $35,635 $1,345,200 $8,934 $1,840,800 $486,666 April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord Today's Gospel tells us of the discovery that Jesus is not in His tomb, and the confusion that results. On this Easter Sunday, we enjoy rich foods and drink, reminding us of God's goodness in the eternal banquet of heaven. As stewards of God's Good News of the Resurrection, let us live as a people of life, giving thanks for the Faith we celebrate today. Page 13 April 4, 2010

14 Administration Commission Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. (after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Lighthouse The April 2010 St Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry Meeting will be held on Wednesday evening April 21 at 7:00 pm in the Gym. The speaker is Dave Weinstein, Sales Director and Coach at Sales Results Inc., where Dave helps sales teams, entrepreneurs and business professionals achieve sales goals. Dave s presentation titled 13 Job Seeker Tips or I Got a New Career So Can You Too! explores how to land that next job while maintaining balance in you and your family s life. Dave s presentation will enable the Job Seeker to: Rest and recharge Network, network, network Learn, learn, learn Dave has held various leadership positions for 28 years in sales and marketing for a major automaker. Dave has been a public speaker to many groups on networking, Linked in and career transition. Please plan to attend this very informative presentation by Dave Weinstein as he shares his Job Seeker Tips. Contact Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com for more information. St Thomas the Apostle Church 1500 Brookdale Road Naperville, IL Friday meeting format include the speaker, followed by structured networking sessions. Bring business cards, handbills and resumes. Contact Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com for more info. THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, Apr. 5 4:15 5:15 p.m. Youth Choir, Church 7:15 8:30 p.m. Middle School R. E. at All Saints Academy Tuesday, Apr. 6 4:30 5:45 p.m. R. E. Classes at Brookdale School 7:00 9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00 9:00 p.m. Baptism Class, Senior Center 7:00 9:30 p.m. Voices of Faith, Church 7:00 9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Resource Center Wednesday, Apr. 7 4:15 5:15 p.m. Joyful Jammers, Church 7:00 9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00 9:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Cana 7:15 9:00 p.m. Administration Committee, Judea Thursday, Apr. 8 6:00 7:15 p.m. Journey Praise, Church 7:30 9:30 p.m. Genesis Rehearsal, Church 7:30 9:30 p.m. Jubilate Rehearsal, Lighthouse Friday, Apr. 9 9:30am-12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym 6:30 10:00 p.m. Sophia s Circle Micro-Retreat, Ministry Center Saturday, Apr. 10 9:00 10:30 a.m. Men s Saturday Sharing, Senior Center West 9:15 10:30 a.m. Soul Searchers, Rectory Basement 10:00am-12:00 p.m. Wedding Music Workshop, Church Sunday, Apr. 11 7:30am 12:30 p.m. Welcome & Donut Sunday, Gym 8:30am-12:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Sunday, Deacon s Office 9:00 11:45 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children, Ministry Center 9:00 11:45 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for 4th & 5th Grades, Ministry Center 10:15am-1:15 p.m RCIA, Senior Center Fri, Apr 9, 9:30 am: Les Harper, Independent Resource Consultant with over 25 years of broad based HR leadership, presents An Insider s Look at the Corporate Recruiting Process. Les s presentation will help to Demystifying what goes on in a Company s Talent Acquisition World. Fri, Apr 16, 9:30 am: Kevin Crews, recruiting consultant with Hewitt Associates, pulls back the HR Magic Curtain and shares what happens behind the scenes before and after you submit your resume, and are invited for an interview in a presentation titled Creative Methods to Getting That Offer. Kevin provides tips on taking calculated risks to differentiate yourself from the competition. Wed, Apr 21, 7:00 pm: Dave Weinstein, Sales Director and Coach at Sales Results Inc. Dave helps sales teams, entrepreneurs, and business professionals achieve sales goals. His presentation, 13 Job Seeker Tips or I Got a New Career So Can You Too!, will explore how to land that next job while maintaining balance in you and your family s life. April 4, 2010 Page 14