St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Naperville. December 4, 2011

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1 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Naperville. December 4, 2011

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, robco@robco.org Fr. Pat Brennan, Weekend Associate, pbrennan@theclareatwatertower.com 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 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 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 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 Marge Coronado - Administration and R.E. Asst, x219, mcoronado@stapostlr.org Marilyn DeMeo* Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, mdemeo@stapostle.org Pat Berkhout Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, nitecrew@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle Bulletin and Web Editor, Liturgy Asst, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Bob Hartmann Facility Manager, x133, facility@stapostle.org 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 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. 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. and 6:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday, 9:00 9:30 a.m. *indicates part-time staff

3 Dear Friends, Comfort, give comfort to my people, says God, we hear in the first reading today. In the second reading from St. Peter we hear that as we live in the Spirit of Jesus we will be transformed and hasten the coming of the day of God. The old order will pass away... We await new heavens and a new earth. We are to be the new wine skins of the new wine of the Spirit. Jesus calls us beyond mere form to the function of life which gives order, meaning, and form to life. Form follows function. It is the function of the Spirit which is important, it gives life and hastens the coming of the Reign of God. And so we worship the living God Oh, how we wait and long for the fullness of that coming in Spirit and truth. Our form should follow that function. In the gospel, St. Mark tells us about John the Baptist and Jesus marking this difference between form and function. John says, I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Oh, how we wait and long for the fullness of that coming, of a new heaven and earth when the fullness of Christ is revealed and realized, when Christ will be all in all. We hasten that day as we live in the Spirit. Our lives will take from and shape from that. We do it, not by living out of our minds or egos, but out of the presence of Christ within us. In the homily about Maggie Daley, Fr. Jack Wall said she was in touch with the presence of Christ s love within her, and she came from, and lived out of, that place. We are called to do the same, to come from and live out of the place of Christ s love within us, to live in the Spirit. That will give shape and form to our lives as it did for Maggie Daley. It will be the shape and form of Christ, the image of Christ revealed in us. That is what the full revelation of Christ is all about, Christ s second coming, when we and all creation are shot through with glory, caught up in the Spirit, revealing the glory of God, the glory of an only begotten son, Son of God...Son of Man. Christ came to catch us all up in that Spirit, to share the Glory of God. We witness to, reflect, and give God glory by the way we live our lives. Our lives take shape and form from the gospel when we live in the Spirit....he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. Come Lord Jesus, Come! Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2011 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3 Welcome Guests and Visitors! We re so glad you re here and invite you to walk the path of faith with us. Our goal is to provide a spiritual home where all are welcome, where the healing, reconciling, liberating love of God flows through us to all people. We believe the church is the sacrament of God s saving presence in the world. Would you like to become a Parishioner? Join us in the gym for Welcome Sunday anytime between 9:00 and 11:15 on: TODAY, Sunday, December 4 in the Gathering Area Advent Hope and Love,

4 Worship Commission Liturgy & Music St. Thomas the Apostle Music Makers invite you to TODAY December 4, 5pm NO 6:00 MASS At Home with the Word Available Now You can purchase At Home with the Word books at the front desk anytime during the week. They are $8, and are a great way to pray the Scriptures with your family before hearing them at Mass! Presider s Schedule December 10/11 Dec 4, 2011 Page 4 Sunday, December 11 11:15 am Mass Rite of Anointing Saturday 4:30 pm, Fr. Dof Arty Sunday 8:00 am, Fr. Joel Fortier 9:30 am, Fr. Pat Brennan 11:15 am, Fr. Joel Fortier, Fr. Dof Arty Rite of Anointing 6:00 pm, Fr. Bob Colaresi

5 Pray For Our Parish I am the Lord your God. I have waited on you, And have heard your prayer. Now is the right time, And I am coming soon. So, prepare a way in the desert, A cradle in the hay, A meeting place in the marketplace, A table in an upstairs room, A cross on a hill, A grave in a garden, A throne in your heart as in heaven. For now again, I will bend down and remember you. I will answer your prayer, And your waiting will end in joy. for the sick Helen Ferguson, wife of Jim Diana Giarrusso Carmella Ullrich, mother of Tina Dufkis Charlene Pianoski, friend of Carmella Ullrich John Buford, friend of Margaret Ford Wah Shereeny, husband of Tahani for new St. Thomas Parishioners Donald Matthews, father of Mary Garromone Ramona Martino, mother of John Pete Jonker, friend of Don & Mary Ann Manderscheid Ann Strong Martin Barrett, father of Geralyn Parrillo Cortney Schindler, friend of Allison Waite -Iona Community Mass Intentions Monday, December 5, :30 William Riordan Ambrosio Flores, by Tess Tuazon Tuesday, December 6, :30 John Easton, by Audrey Easton John Spevacek, by JoAn & Family Thursday, December 8, :30 Winnie McMahon, by The Wycklendts Saturday, December 10, :30 Isabelle Mazur, by Louise Kawa Loretta Deguzman, by Amy Deguzman Sunday, December 11, :00 For the People of St. Thomas 9:30 The McKinley Kids, by Mom & Dad William Goralski, by The Pastoral Care Dept. 11:15 Mellissa Dirksen Herrick, by Diane & George Dirksen 6:00 Jerry DiSalvo, by wife, Bobbie Clarissa McCullough, by The Yelaska 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 U.S. Army PFC Sam Parrillo SPC James Abbott Sgt. Edward Plourde Richard Hill U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Kevin Martin Lance Corporal Aaron Murphy Lance Corporal Oliver Buckley Brad Rothman U.S. Navy AT3 Amanda Schlarman Ensign Jason Coons U.S. Coast Guard Sgt. Aaron Simms Cpt. Matthew Haselhorst PFC Sean Wesley If you would like to have a serviceman or woman included in the Military prayer list in the bulletin, call the parish office Page 5 Dec 4, 2011

6 Faith and Formation Commission Adult Soul Searchers Meet December 10 St. Thomas Soul Searchers meet once a month to explore and discover truths in The Cloud of Unknowing and The Book of Privy Counsel written by an anonymous 14 th century monk to his student. This masterpiece offers practical advice on prayer and contemplation. This month s reading: Chapters The next meeting of Soul Searchers is Saturday, December 10 from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. in the Rectory Basement. The book is available to order at Barnes and Noble and Wheaton Religious Gift Shop. Deacon Will and Mary Maloney are group leaders. Come whenever your schedule allows. All are welcome to attend this monthly discussion group. Today s Readings First Reading The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). 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: Is 35:1-10; Lk 5:17-26 Tues: Is 40:1-11; Mt 18:12-14 Wed: Is 40:25-31; Mt 11:28-30 Thurs: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Fri: Is 48:17-19; Mt 11:16-19 Sat: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Mt 17:9a, Sun: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, C.A.R.E. CORNER When our ancient Jewish ancestors gathered for worship, they headed for the Temple in Jerusalem. Known as Solomon s Temple, it was commissioned and built under the supervision of King Solomon around 1000 B. C. But it was destroyed in 587 during the Babylonian conquest of Israel. A later version of the Temple was rebuilt by Herod the Great, beginning in the year 20 B. C. This is the Temple building that Jesus visited when He journeyed to Jerusalem. It was on these grounds that Jesus met with His disciples, preached to whoever would listen, and ultimately lost His cool because of the commerce taking place in what should have been the primary place of worship. We also have a building where we conduct our worship. We call it a church. The word church in Latin is ecclesia, which means an assembly. Ecclesia was used frequently in the Old Testament to refer to an assembly of the chosen people before God. Our early Christian ancestors saw themselves as heirs to those assemblies and adopted the word church to refer to where and when they gathered to worship the Lord. Gathering with the Word Announcing good news! You can now access the St. Thomas website at to participate in Advent reflections prepared by Fr. Pat Brennan. Download the material to gather and discuss the questions with family, friends, or small Christian communities, OR leave a comment to be shared with everyone in the virtual community. Either way, use this opportunity to enrich your Advent experience and connect more deeply with the Word of God. Dec 4, 2011 Page 6

7 Watch for Catholicism 201! Inspired by and modeled after the ALPHA Course, Catholicism 201 expands on its last topic What About the Church? Fr. James Mallon of Halifax, Nova Scotia priest, pastor, ALPHA advisor, founder/director of the John Paul II Media Institute - ranges in a series of video talks through the sacraments, Mary and the saints, Christian morality, and thorny issues. Small group discussion for adult learning and faith formation is a primary feature of this experience. The eight-week series will be offered at St. Thomas on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., from January 11 through February 29. Perfect for parents, catechists, teens anyone interested in an adult understanding of the Roman Catholic faith. Make your first New Year s resolution to exercise your spiritual muscles in a fun and painless way! Signups will begin in December. Watch for your opportunity to snag a seat for this Hello St. Thomas: I'm very pleased to announce that the Mary Prayer Area is complete and ready for use. It is located outside, to the right of the Narthex entrance. I would like to thank everyone who supported my idea and donated their money and knowledge toward my project. I could not have done this without your help and the help of my family, friends and members of Troop 81. A dedication ceremony is being planned soon. From, Eric Katz Page 7 Dec 4, 2011

8 Faith and Formation Commission Youth Children s Activity Saturday, December 17 9:30 11:30 a.m. St. Thomas Ministry Center Would you like a couple of hours to finish up some Christmas preparations? Children, Grade 1 and older, may be dropped off at St. Thomas to make a Christmas Rosary for gift giving. As we make the Rosary, we will pray the joyful mysteries. Snack and short movie included. Come a few minutes early to fill out a permission form. A small donation is appreciated to help cover the costs. Registration helpful by ing Patti Dougherty pdougherty@stapostle.org or by calling church ext Give Best Wishes to Kevin NEXT WEEKEND Kevin Pranaitis has been the high school youth minister at St. Thomas for nearly three years. In that time he has made many valuable enhancements and changes to the program. Kevin has decided to leave his role at St. Thomas and continue his journey elsewhere. Kevin will continue to be a member of the St. Thomas parish community. Next weekend will be Kevin s last Pancake Breakfast. Whether or not you eat the pancakes, come to the gym after Mass Sunday morning to thank Kevin and wish him well on his journey. Pictures with Santa On Sunday, December 4 Santa will be visiting St. Thomas during Donut Sunday! Bring your camera or for a nominal fee, have a picture taken by professional photographer and parishioner, Rick Zimmermann, who took the phenomenal pictures last year! Pictures will be developed and available in the week after Santa s visit. So stop by, visit with Santa and enjoy fellowship with other parishioners. Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings of the week. Question? of the Week... How am I getting ready for the Lord? You are invited to the movies! Come and watch the story of the birth of our Lord. The Nativity Story Tuesday, December 20 7:00 9:00 p.m. St. Thomas Ministry Center Elementary age Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drinks provided Bring your own snack. RSVP to Patti Dougherty ext. 109 or pdougherty@stapostle.org Dec 4, 2011 Page 8

9 You are invited to make a donation toward Christmas flowers in recognition of a loved one. The names of these individuals will be on a display board at the Christmas Masses. A suggested donation of $10 should be sent in with the attached order form, or you may fill out an order envelope in the church office. Orders must be received by Monday, Dec I would like to make a contribution towards Christmas flowers. In Honor Of Please print By: Phone # Amount enclosed Please return this form or fill out an order envelope in the church office by Monday, December 19. Page 9 Dec 4, 2011

10 Service Commission Outreach & Social REMINDER Gifts for Care Pantry Kids due by WED, DECEMBER 7. bring gifts to the bin in the Gathering Area. Thank you! Christmas Swaddling Project The St. Thomas Pro-Life Ministry is again providing the opportunity to fill a Swaddling Bag with baby clothes, blankets, socks, bibs, etc. The bags are being distributed this week with a list of items to fill the bag. Last year, 60 bags were given to Waterleaf Women s Center. Thank you! We are active in earthly realities and through them we are able to perceive God s presence and to reach out to him, Truth, Goodness and absolute Beauty. We savor fragments of life and happiness and yearn for complete fulfillment. Pope Benedict XVI Haiti Sponsor-a-Child Christmas Card (Highlighted OSJ Advent Action) This year throughout the Advent season, the St. Thomas Haiti Twinning Ministry will make available a Haitian Christmas card along with a picture of a Duchity student that you might send to your family and friends, perhaps in lieu of a gift. The gift of education to the children of Duchity is a gift that will last a lifetime. There are over 40 students in the upcoming graduating class, up from 26 last year. Education is making a difference in the community. On his recent visit to St. Thomas, Father Fritz, the first Pastor in Duchity, noted that three graduates of Duchity schools are now studying to be doctors. Nixon recently scored number one in the whole country on the entrance exam for a Haitian medical university. St. Thomas is at 40% of the goal for this school year. Your help is needed to continue supporting schools in Duchity. Parents there are beginning to help more. An Education Team from St. Thomas will travel to Duchity early this coming year to meet with parents from the schools. A table will be in the Gathering Area the weekends of December 3/4 and December 10/11. If you would like to pick up a Christmas card and make a donation any other time, stop by the Outreach Office or call Sally , x137. Your continued support is appreciated. Car Donation Are you considering a new car for Christmas? Can you consider donating your old car? The Outreach and Social Justice Office is aware of three single parent families in serious need of reliable transportation. Contact Mike x121, or mryder@stapostle.org). Are you attending Lesson and Carols this Sunday afternoon (December 4 at 5:00 p.m.)? If so, please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the St. Thomas Care Pantry. Dec 4, 2011 Page 10

11 Nagi Oyuspa Helping the Spirit of Those That Are Suffering St. Thomas Team Visits the Lakota People This weekend a small team of three from St. Thomas (Chuck Newman, Carol Redell, and Anne Schultz) are visiting the Lakota people on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Their objective is to begin to build a relationship through St. Agnes Parish in Manderson, South Dakota. Blanket, Sleeping Bag, and Coat Drive for the Lakota People New or gently used blankets, sleeping bags, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, and winter boots are being collected for the Lakota People of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Please bring all donations to St. Thomas by Thursday, December 15. A Lakota Elder has remarked how a simple act of kindness can have a profound effect on a person s life. Whatever you give from the heart is greatly appreciated. Our St. Thomas Saint Vincent de Paul Ministry carries on the vision of Frederick Ozanam, as, two by two, they visit those in need in their homes. Are you being called to donate your time and talent? See below. The Origins of the St. Vincent De Paul Society I know that the Catholic Church has done much great things in the past, but what do you do now? This question was posed to a group of Paris colleges students in One of the students, Frederick Ozanam, took this as a personal challenge. Frederick called a meeting with five of his friends and they decided to found the Conference of Charity and engage in practical actions of charity for those in need. The poor, the sick, the frail, and the unemployed, regardless of religion or race, would be helped. The members were to go to the dwelling of the needy to meet with them and assist by every means in their power. Furthermore, the service of the needy would not only consist of alms, but provide moral support and be a source of comfort for those in distress. The Conference of Charity chose St. Vincent De Paul as their patron because he had dedicated himself to the poor. The conference membership grew to more than 100 in As the membership continued to grow, Frederick encouraged the conference to divide into more units in order to better serve the needy. By 1835, the society had established an official rule, or set of regulations, and taken a new name The Society of St. Vincent De Paul. Who would think that a simple question would result in an organization of over 875,000 members in 130 countries of five continents? The St. Thomas the Apostle parishioners who volunteer as Vincentians continue the tradition of meeting the unemployed, the underemployed, the infirmed, and those who have experienced a financial burden such as a medical expense. In their home, in a prayerful and consoling manner, volunteers develop an appreciation of their situation and discuss their needs for assistance. After due diligence and if warranted, available resources are used to provide the requested assistance. The St. Thomas St. Vincent de Paul Society is funded by the weekly offerings to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, reimbursements from the St Vincent DePaul stores, donations made to the Poor Box outside of the chapel, and contributions made by the St Vincent DePaul Benefactors. If you would like to be a part of this 178 year old tradition, contact the Office of Outreach and Social Justice (Anne Schultz x113, aschultz@stapostle.org) Page 11 Dec 4, 2011

12 Service Commission Pastoral Care Health Promotion Offering: Blood Pressure Screenings To all St. Thomas Visitors and Parishioners: Health Ministry nurse volunteers are available after the 4:30 pm Saturday Mass and the 8:00 am, 9:30am, 11:15am Sunday Masses this 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 are welcome; participants who are B/P curious, and those who are known hypertensive. Call your Parish Nurses at x104 or x140 with questions, concerns, or to schedule another time. The Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach for special times of motherhood. This ministry follows the example of the scriptural story of the Visitation by bringing women together who share a similar story. This ministry wants to help welcome your new family member! If your family is expanding, through birth or adoption, please let them know so they can set up a visit. Contact Rose Grumbine in the Parish Nurse Office. Call x140 or rgrumbine@stapostle.org. Does your family struggle with a mental illness? If so, you are not alone! NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of DuPage County has free courses for family members starting in January and February in Naperville and Wheaton. For more information or to register, go to (click on Education), or call , ext In the Hospital or Homebound? Call the parish office or the Pastoral Care Office x 124 and one of our parish nurses or ministers of care will visit, bring Eucharist and prayer. Unplanned Pregnancy? Need Help? Have you found yourself with a pregnancy that is leaving you scared and alone? At Waterleaf Women s Center, we understand the circumstances you are facing, because we have been there ourselves. We work with men and women every day who face similar situations Our compassionate counselors and our extensive community network are there to help you understand the options that you have and overcome the hurdles that you face. Our services are free and include pregnancy testing, adoption information, pregnancy support, and more. At Waterleaf, we are not interested in judging you, but in supporting you as you make difficult decisions. You are not alone. Please visit us at 2849 East New York Street, Aurora (at the corner of Eola & New York in the Starbucks shopping center) or call us at Dec 4, 2011 Page 12

13 Stewardship Commission Remembering Your Parish The most practical way to make a significant gift to your parish is through your estate plan. This can take the form of designating St. Thomas the Apostle in your will, living trust or as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy or retirement account. Such gifts are wholly revocable while you are alive and may save significant estate taxes at your death. If you are considering remembering St. Thomas in your estate plans, please call Janet Simmons at ext 106. Last Weekend s stewardship of financial gifts... Weekly Sunday Offertory Nov 27, 2011 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 7/1/10 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 $21,126 $22,796 $1,866 $45,788 $764,565 $34,753 $806,916 ($42,351) $1,870,587 $1,106,022 NEWS from All Saints Catholic Academy Classroom Happenings Fifth grade students in Mrs. Gina Pestrak s geography class recently enjoyed a unit on Ancient India. So that students could learn more about India with a first-hand perspective, school parents who are of Indian descent came to school to talk to the students about their native country. They also shared desserts from their homeland with the class. They watched a video on the TajMahal, and became familiar with Rudyard Kipling s works about British Imperialism in India. In order to learn about the caste system in the Indian culture, students participated in an exercise that made the caste system easier to understand. As they entered the classroom, most of the students received a bracelet. Those without a bracelet were asked to go to the back of the room and to watch in silence as the activity took place; these students were designated to be the Untouchables. The other students received bracelets that were blue, yellow, orange or green. The colors represented which group these students were to role play - Brahmans, Kshatriya, Vaishyas or Shudras. The students then worked on a craft project. Their activity was dependent on the caste to which they represented. For instance, if they had the blue bracelet and were representing the Brahmans, or the leaders, they could ask one of the Kshatriyas to do all of the work for them. Each group could ask someone from a lesser group to do their work for the project. Those who were the Untouchables had to simply watch. In the end, the students shared in a lively discussion about what they felt and experienced during the exercise, and what it must have been like to have lived in India in a caste system. This was a creative way to make this lesson come alive. Did You Know? Former second grade All Saints teacher Mrs. Ann Marie Smith, who is now enjoying motherhood with her beautiful baby daughter and family, had entered some of her students work in a poetry contest sponsored by Creative Communications. One of her students, Ayush Panda, had his winning poem selected for publication in the anthology, A Celebration of Poets. His poem was selected out of several thousand entries as one of the ten best poems in the contest for the United States and Canada. Mrs. Smith certainly helped her students to sharpen their creative writing skills through this assignment, and now All Saints can claim our very own published author and poet. Page 13 Dec 4, 2011

14 Administration Commission Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting First three Friday mornings of the month, 9:30 a.m. (after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Gym DECEMBER KEYNOTE SPEAKER Wednesday, Dec 14, 7:00 pm: "Operation: Dream Job" Nettie McFarlan Badgley, a marketing communications specialist (who refined her skills with the likes of McDonald's Corporation, TBA, Market Sense, Darleen's Interiors and Monarch Marketing) will present "Operation: Dream Job". She will walk you through "The Popcorn Process" of marketing yourself to your dream job. This will be an INTERACTIVE evening discussing the secrets to secure your dream job: foundation, target market, geographic assessment, investigative work, The Resume, campaigns, interviews, follow-up and success! Bring your current resume, an open mind and be ready to ask/answer questions about your dream job! Nettie is a marketing communications specialist with a passion for small to mid-sized businesses and community organizations along with their respective target markets. With over 18 years in both client and agency environments, Nettie offers up creative, strategic, and often out of the box ideas. Nettie thrives on working with a team striving for the same goals - no matter if it's sales growth, customer retention or brand recognition. She has also helped numerous people market themselves to finding their dream job. Nettie has had the fortune to work with some of the best teams at some great companies - Marriott Hotels & Conference Centers, McDonald's Corporation, Nissan HBCU, Sara Lee, Meindl & Assoc. (now S2 Marketing + Communications), Darleen's Interiors (now Design Inspirations), ZANO Salon & Spa, von Maur, TBA Entertainment (formerly CPI Productions), Tritech Marketing (now Market Sense), Sikich Communications, and now owns Monarch Marketing, Graphic & Web Design. THE WEEK AHEAD... Monday, Dec. 5 3:30 5:00 p.m. Stay, Pray, Play, Gym 4:00 5:30 p.m. Youth Choir, Church 4:30 6:30 p.m. Puppet Ministry, Resource Center 7:00 9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00 8:30 p.m. NAMI, Youth Center 7:15 8:30 p.m. Middle School R. E. at All Saints Academy 7:30 9:00 p.m. Genesis Rehearsal, Church 7:30 9:00 p.m. Haiti Twinning, Senior Center West Tuesday, Dec. 6 10:00 11:00 a.m. Care Pantry, Gym 4:30 5:45 p.m. R. E. Classes at Brookdale School 4:30 5:45 p.m. R.E. 5th Grade Advent Activity, Gym 7:00 9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00 9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Lounge 7:00 10:00 p.m. Voices of Faith, Church 7:00 8:30 p.m. Puppet Ministry, Resource Center & Senior Center Wednesday, Dec. 7 6:30 8:30 p.m. AuthenticLife, Gathering Area 7:00 9:00 p.m. Baptism Class, Lighthouse 7:00 8:30 p.m. Puppet Ministry, Resource Center 7:00 10:00 p.m. Myriam, Church 7:00 9:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Senior Center West 7:30 9:00 pm Pro-Life, Judea Thursday, Dec. 8 9:15 12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym 4:!5 5:30 p.m. Jammers, Church 6:00 7:30 p.m. Journey Praise, Church 7:30 8:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception Mass, Church Friday, December 9 Saturday, Dec. 10 8:00 11:00 a.m. Care Pantry Christmas Party, Gym 8:30 11:45 a.m. R. E. Classes at All Saints Academy 9:15 10:30 a.m. Soul Searchers, Rectory Basement 9:00 10:30 a.m. Men s Saturday Sharing, Deacon s Office 5:30 6:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Deacon s Office Sunday, Dec. 11 7:30 10:30 a.m. RCIA, Senior Center 8:00am-12:30 p.m. Pancake Breakfast, Gym 8:00 9:15 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, Lighthouse 9:00 11:45 a.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children thru 5th grade, Ministry Center 9:00am-1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Deacon s Office 12:30 1:30 p.m. Baptism, Church Fri, Dec 2, 9:30 am: Shakesha Dye, business owner and student at DePaul, will present Breakdowns, a Catalyst for Breakthroughs. Through her strong faith and drive, she has overcome many obstacles and breakdowns in her life. She will show you how to use these breakdowns to create determination to reach your goals, by converting your own obstacles into breakthroughs to reach the personal success you desire. Tom Schneider, from Our Saviour's Career Path Ministry will introduce Shakesha. Thurs, Dec 8, 9:30 am: Dominick Burgos, founder and managing principle of Talent Lighthouse, will give a sneak preview of "The Referral Machine for Those In Transition", the seven hour workshop scheduled for January 14. He will touch on the five-stage process from understanding how to re-think your career to becoming a "connector". You don't want to miss this, or the workshop in January! Dec 4, 2011 Page 14