TWELTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 21, 2009

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1 TWELTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 21, 2009

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. Fritz Louis, C.S.C. Associate Pastor Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. Weekend Assistant Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. Deacon, x105 Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane Deacon, x220, Rev. Mr. Jim Breen Deacon, , Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney Deacon, x225, Rev. Mr. Michael Barrett Deacon, x220, Liturgy Kate Cuddy Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, Lori Culberson Liturgy Coordinator, x120, Angie Tuttle Liturgy Office Assistant, x110, Jessi Allured* Asst. Director of Music, x111, Theresa Sheliga* Sacristan Coordinator, x116 Faith Formation Chari Rosales Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, Kevin Pranaitis Director of High School Youth Ministry, x123, Patti Dougherty Director of Religious Education, x109, Nancy Cirmo Religious Education Assistant, x118, Marge Coronado Religious Education Assistant, x119, Anne Schultz Adult Faith Formation Assistant, x113, Lynne Vehlewald* Librarian, x125, Outreach and Social Justice Michael Ryder Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, Anne Schultz OSJ Partner, x113, Sally Meno* OSJ Financial, Pastoral Care Jan Olah Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. Faith Community Nurse, x104, Rose Grumbine*, R.N., Faith Community Nurse, x104, Administration Gerry Czerak Business Manager, x106, Diane McQueen Gen Office Administrative Asst, x101, Kathy Ferguson Gen Office Administrative Asst, x100, Marilyn DeMeo* Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, Janet Simmons* Financial Assistant (M/W/F), x107, Pat Berkhout Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, Angie Tuttle Bulletin Editor, Graphic Design, x110, Susan Francesconi* Communications Coordinator, x108, Ted McKeown* Facility Coordinator, x133, Jorge Gonzalez* Custodian Pastoral Leadership Community John Ball Christine Berta Julee Gard Steven Grumbine Commission Facilitators John Lawlor Matt Lohmeier Dan O Grady 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 1:45 p.m. service. On selected dates, Baptisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents are required to attend an awareness and renewal evening prior to the Baptism. Call the Church Office a few months in advance to make arrangements. Matrimony A couple planning on being married at St. Thomas should contact the church six months in advance. One year is preferred. Either the bride or groom, or their parents, must be a registered parishioner for at least three months prior to calling to set a date. Religious Education Call the 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., 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday, 9 a.m. Noon. *indicates part-time staff

3 Dear Friends, I love today s gospel. Mark narrates well the story of Jesus calming the storm. As the storm arises and strengthens, the waves break over the boat and the disciples become afraid. They wake Jesus and ask, Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing? These very disciples have given up everything to follow Jesus, but they are still anxious. They don t know and understand everything about the one they have chosen to follow. As disciples of Christ today, we also question our faith at times. But during the storms that sweep through our lives, we must continue to choose to live in relationship with the one that has the power to calm the seas. Realizing our destiny to live in a right relationship of love with Christ only comes when we can reach out in love to every one of our brothers and sisters not only those we hold in great esteem, but also those that we sometimes fail to see and know. It is the challenge and task of a lifetime, the highest ideal to strive for, and standard to live by. It is good that we celebrate Father s Day today. Our fathers play a vital role in helping form this relationship with Christ in our lives. The call to live in relationship to discover our true nature and destiny is not easy. Not only do we celebrate the goodness of our fathers and all the sacrifices they have made out of love for us, we also extend to them the grace and forgiveness we each need when we do not always live so perfectly in relationship with one another. We celebrate all of that today as we live our faith together in our homes, community and church. We keep faith with the Lord and each other in such ways. It is the way we live our Baptismal faith and find fulfillment in our very being. Thank you for the way you give such a powerful witness to Christ here at St. Thomas. Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing? In love and relationship with you, Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time June Whoever is in Christ is a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Welcome... Guests and Visitors! St. Thomas is here to companion you on your faith journey. Come with us as we grow in closeness to Christ through liturgy, music, faith formation, special events, and countless ways to make a difference. Would you like to become a Parishioner? Come to the Gathering Area on July 12, after the 9:00 and 10:45 Mass and join us for Welcome Sunday.

4 Worship Commission O God, by whose Word the universe is being created, By whose brooding presence humankind comes to populate the earth, By Whose tender compassion all persons are called, Called, and recalled through your Word to relationship with you: We thank you for all those who before us have lived in the faith and now, triumphant live with you. Only faith can guarantee the blessings that we hope for, or prove the existence of realities that at present remain unseen. It was for faith that our ancestors were commended. Thank you for the faith of the founders of this congregation: With so many witnesses in a great cloud on every side of us, we call on your abiding attention, love, and guidance that we may be your faithful people through another day, another week, another year. Flames of the Spirit,Ruth Duck Jesus said: Thomas, you became a believer because you saw me. Blessed are they who have not seen and have believed. Happy Anniversary St. Thomas! Next weekend we will celebrate our 25 th Anniversary at each Mass. The actual date was July 1, 1984 at Hill Middle School with Bishop Joseph Imesch and Fr. Jim Curtin. We were just 300 families! Please allow time for cake and fellowship following each Liturgy in the Gathering Area. Father s Day Speakers The text for each Father s Day speaker can be found on the St. Thomas website, Father s Day Blessing Loving God, as a father loves, guides and provides for his children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these men in their fatherhood, Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their family and faith community may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect and love. We ask this blessing in Jesus' name, through the power of the Holy Spirit, one God, with you, forever and ever. Amen. Presider s Schedule June 27/28 4:30, Fr. Joel Fortier; Deacon, Mike Barrett 7:30, Fr. Joel Fortier; Deacon, Jim Breen 9:00, Fr. Bob Colaresi; Deacon, Will Worden 10:45, Fr. Fritz Louis; Deacon, Larry Kearney 12:15, Fr. Fritz Louis; Deacon, Chuck Lane There is NO 6:30 Liturgy for the Summer. *Occasionally circumstances could cause a schedule change Beginning this fall, the 12:15 Mass will be discontinued. A continuing drop in attendance at this Mass combined with a growing popularity for the 6:30 p.m. Mass prompts this change. Our resources of time and talent will be better utilized with the new schedule. Thank you! June 21, 2009 Page 4

5 Pray For Our Parish Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time God of the whirlwind, at creations dawn, you set the bounds of the sea and stilled the raging of its waves. God of the calm, in Jesus the Teacher you rebuked the wind and set the sea at rest. Calm our fears now. Stir up our faith, that we may gladly lend our hands to your work of making the whole creation new! Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. for the sick Kristen Hannigan Phyllis Skibbens, cousin of Mary Ann Manderscheid & Pat Bottigliero Devin Kakora, nephew of Julie Larry Johnson, husband of Jeanne Tom Schymanski, cousin of Marianne Schmidt Joseph Spatfore, husband of Ronda Tom Mraz, son-in-law of Harriet Rhodes Barbara Sarkauskas, friend of the Jinderich Family for the deceased Anna Rempe, mother of Mary Ann Richard Lee, cousin of Lourdes Chew Ed Hanrahan, friend of Jim & Helen Hill Shirley Shelby, mother of Jim Morgan for those recently married Anne McDonald and Charles Korponya From: Prayers for Sundays and Seasons, Liturgy Training Publications. Mass Intentions Monday, June 22, :30 Mary Pratt, by Jim & Mary Jo Breen Richard Lee, by The Chew Family Tuesday, June 23, :30 Alphonse Behna, by Nadia Behna Richard Lee, by The Chew Family Wednesday, June 24, :30 T Martinez, by Martha Lopez Dorothy Kesman, by Frank & Mary Ellen Niederman Thursday, June 25, :30 Alane Stoffregen, by the Stoffregen Family Rita Ludwig, by Bev Phelan Friday, June 26, :30 Anne Battisto, by Vito Battisto Rocco Battisto, by Vito Battisto Saturday, June 27, :30 Mary & Brian Pratt, by Carol Hepler Michael F. Menza, by Richard & Mary Ellen O Rourke Sunday, June 28, :30 Maurice Behna, by Nadia Behna Frank Barzyk, Lisa & Larry Hjorth 9:00 Jim Cuddy, by Jan, Felicia & Rose Mary Lou Diedrich, Larry & Susan Kearney 10:45 Gregory Disparte, by Joanne Disparte Albert McGuire, by Pastoral Care & Faith Community Nursing Today s Readings First Reading The Lord said to Job: Who shut within doors the sea? And who said: Thus far shall you come but no farther! (Job 38:1, 8-11). Psalm Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting (Psalm 107 (106)). Second Reading Whoever is in Christ is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:14-17). Gospel Who is this whom even wind and sea obey? (Mark 4:35-41). Readings for the Week Mon: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a; Mt 7:1-5 Tues: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Mt 7:6, Wed: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Mt 7:15-20 Thurs Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Fri: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Mt 8:1-4 Sat: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Mt 8:5-17 Sun: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 [5:21-24, 35b-43] Page 5 June 21, 2009

6 Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission Prayer Group The Charismatic prayer group joyfully worships the Lord on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. Thomas and includes worship in song, scripture reflection and prayer. If you are looking for a change in your spiritual life, please feel free to come. Call Mary Ellen O Rourke or The daily devotion and continuous commitment to serving sick children is an eloquent testimony of love for human life, particularly for the life of those who are weak and dependent on others in all things and for all things. Pope Benedict XVI Message for the World Day of the Sick February 11, 2009 C.A.R.E. CORNER We are exploring what ancient peoples considered as signs of God s presence. And the story of Noah gives us a very visible sign. Chapter 9 of Genesis relates the interaction between God and Noah after the flood waters had receded. God promised that never again would there be another flood that would devastate the earth and all living creatures upon it. God referred to this promise as a covenant with Noah and all his descendants. And the sign God gave of this covenant was a rainbow for all ages to come. The rainbow was meant to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Interestingly, God said when the rainbow appeared,... I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you and all living beings... Apparently, God sees the rainbow as a sign to Himself and to us. How about those of us living today? Do we see and acknowledge the same sign? The First Five Centuries of the Catholic Church How do Parish Communities today relate to the first Church Communities? What happened at the Early Councils? How did the hierarchy develop? Why and How did Creeds come to be? Join Chari Rosales for a tour through these stages of the developing Church. Thursdays, June 18, 25 & July 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Ministry Center 36 N. Ellsworth Street; Naperville, IL To register, contact Chari Rosales at St. Thomas ,x138 crosales@stapostle.org June 21, 2009 Page 6

7 Religious Education What a Safari! The St. Thomas Vacation Bible School, Scripture Safari, had the theme this year of On a Joyful Safari with Mary. It was a fabulous week full of energy, fun and enthusiasm filled with scripture, special speakers, puppet shows, songs, crafts and games! It closed last weekend on Saturday at the 4:30 liturgy. Perhaps you saw our bright green Scripture Safari tee shirts, designed by Carolyn Tjards, worn by the many children and helpers who were on our Safari. Each day of the week had a theme and a special speaker: Monday: The Annunciation Speaker: Our Pastor, Fr. Joel Fortier Tuesday: The Visitation Speaker: Patti Dougherty Wednesday: The Nativity of our Lord Speaker: Deacon Larry Kearney Thursday: The Presentation Speaker: Fr. Fritz Louis Friday: Finding of Jesus in the Temple Speaker: Deacon Jim Breen Our service project benefited the food pantry at St. Nicholas in Aurora. Our Kids Kare by bringing cooking oil, canned or bagged pinto and black beans, bags of rice, canned tomato sauce, tuna fish and evaporated milk. Thank you, parents, for your help in providing this food. So many faithful adults and youth helpers contributed in some way to make this week the greatest adventure ever for 160 participants. Thank you to each and every one of them. Extra special thanks to our Safari Leader, Molly Petersen; she is an outstanding safari leader! Look for examples of our time together on the bulletin boards in the Ministry Center. Finally, Scripture Safari is tentatively scheduled for June 14-18, We hope to see everyone again next summer! Quest Leaders Wanted! TWENTY-THREE adults are still needed to be Quest leaders, starting next year. Please pray about whether God is asking you to take this step. Our youth need you. You will not be alone, in a group of about ten teens. You will receive training, plenty of support, and if you are thinking you don t know enough or aren t qualified enough, trust in God! He will supply what you need! Please contact Kevin with any questions or to schedule a time to discuss what it means to be a Quest Leader. Please ym@stapostle.org or call x123. Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings of the week. June 21 Question of the Week... How does Jesus let me know he is with me?? Help Needed With Eagle Scout Project Hi, my name is Austin Harvey and I am a parishioner at St. Thomas as well as an Eagle Scout candidate from Naperville Boy Scout Troop 889. For my Eagle Project I am building benches and installing a flower garden for an Outdoor Learning Center at All Saints Catholic Academy. Tax-deductable donations are needed to help fund the project. If interested, please send gifts to All Saints Catholic Academy, 1155 Aurora Avenue, Naperville IL Checks can be made out to All Saints Catholic Academy with a memo for "Harvey Eagle Benches". If you have any questions please contact me at bharvey@wideopenwest.com. Thank you for your support. Page 7 June 21, 2009

8 Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice Death Penalty Action in Illinois At the end of session in Springfield, Senate Resolution 297 passed the Senate. The Catholic Conference of Illinois signed in support of it. The resolution directs the IL Criminal Justice Authority to conduct a study of the costs of the death penalty in Illinois and a parallel study of the costs of sentencing persons for first degree murder to life imprisonment. A preliminary report of the study is to be given to the Senate during the fall 2009 veto session and a final report and recommendations by January 29, Also, there was another Senate Resolution (SR 260) that was introduced to abolish the death penalty. However that was not called for a vote in order for this cost study to be conducted first. The House Bill to abolish the death penalty (HB 262) did pass a House committee earlier this spring but was not called for a vote before the full House. Father Thomas Berry, an earth scholar, and the patron of the St. Thomas Care With God s Creation group, passed away on June 1 in Greensboro, NC, at the age of 94. A member of the Passionist order, founded to teach people how to pray, Berry went on to become an influential eco-theologian. He was one of the most profound thinkers in the environmental movement. His books included "The Dream of the Earth," "The Universe Story" and "The Great Work", which explore the place where ecology and theology connect. He taught that the evolution of the universe was a primary revelation of the Ultimate Mystery from which all things have emerged. Kermes Parish Fair at St. Nicholas JUNE 27 & 28 Please see today s insert for directions to St. Nicholas and other information regarding this celebration. Additional Request: New backpacks for the children of St. Nicholas School and Parish. Please drop off in the bins in the Narthex and Gathering Area any time before June 27. Thank you. Jobs Ministry Feedback I live in Chicago, IL. and I am a member at Christ Church of Oak Brook. I attended your job ministry group, for the first time, June 5, I was extremely impressed with how well organized it is and how smoothly everything seemed to be (from beginning to end). I want to compliment what an excellent job Ben did moderating the June 5, meeting. He was extremely professional, and I was very impressed by his leadership skills. The Guest Speaker did an excellent job regarding her topic: Emotional Intelligence. I met some very interesting individuals during the networking portion. The Job Ministry Team at St. Thomas has a very positive reputation, and this was the reason I wanted to see for myself. I was not disappointed, and it exceeded my expectations. I am looking forward to attending, again and again, until I "land" my next job opportunity. May God continue to bless you and your ministry as you continue to make a difference in the community and in God's people. Peace WORKS We know that not one step, not one seed, not one action that is carried out in the spirit of nonviolence is ever lost. It bears fruit in the history of nations and of the world. Hildegard Goss-Mayr June 21, 2009 Page 8

9 Pastoral Care A Note of Invitation From Fr. Peter Jarosz and The Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses Board June 28, 2009 Sunday Noon Mass Christ the King Church 1501 S. Main Street Lombard, IL Celebrating our Vocation of Service and Healing Luncheon is $10 Send RSVP with Check to CCNDJI PO Box 4556 Wheaton, IL Questions? Call Bobbi Kaminski, President Yoga Classes Offered Patti Essig of Yoga Energy will offer gentle yoga classes outdoors at Loretto Center in Wheaton from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. beginning Saturday, June 20 through August 15. Class cost is $12. Students have a choice of paying for 4 or 6 classes paid in advance. Classes will be indoors at Loretto Center if it is raining. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Wed, July 1, 1:00 p.m., Lunch at Branconi s, 796 Royal St. George, CressCreek Plaze. Call Bark Bigus to reserve Page 9 June 21, 2009

10 Administration Commission Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. (after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Lighthouse The June St. Thomas Jobs Ministry Meeting will be Thursday evening, June 25, at 7:00 pm in the Gym. The speaker is Suzanne Edgar, Executive Coach at Right Management in Oakbrook, IL. Suzanne has helped hundreds of Job Seekers in their search for meaningful employment. In her position at Right Management, Suzanne conducts Executive Coaching and facilitates group workshops for Job Seekers. Suzanne holds a PhD in Speech Communications and has served as an Adjunct professor in the MBA program at Dominican University, River Forest, IL. Suzanne s presentation is Search Strategies in a Tough Market. She will explore one of the most frequent concerns and questions we receive from Job Seekers: how to develop a meaningful strategy that will lead to landing that next job in a down market. Suzanne will examine proven strategies that will result in job landings in a very difficult job market. Please plan to attend this very informative meeting on Thursday evening June 25, at 7:00 pm in the Gym at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. For additional information, contact Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com. St Thomas the Apostle Church 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL Friday meeting formats include a short introduction of all the attendees, then a speaker, followed by a structured networking sessions. Bring your elevator speech, business cards, handbills and resumes. Contact Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com Thursday June 25, 7:00 pm: Suzanne Edgar, Executive Coach at Right Management in Oakbrook, IL will explore what it takes to develop successful search opportunities in a presentation titled Search Strategies in a Tough Market. June 21, 2009 Page 10 THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, June 22 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00 9:00 p.m. Baptism Meeting, Senior Center 7:30 9:15 p.m. Marketing Communications, Judea Tuesday, June 23 8:00am-5:00 p.m. Life Line Screening, Gym 6:30 8:30 p.m. Authenticlife Tiki Night, Lighthouse 7:00 9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00 9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Judea Wednesday, June 24 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:00am-10:30 a.m. Bag Prep for Food Drive, Gathering Area 7:00 9:00 p.m. Buildings & Grounds, Judea 7:00 9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym Thursday, June 25 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 10:00am-12:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Cana 6:30 8:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Cana 7:00 9:30 p.m. Jobs Ministry Lecture Gym 7:30 9:30 p.m. Genesis Rehearsal, Church 7:30 9:30 p.m. Movie, Unnatural Causes #1, Lighthouse Friday, June 26 Building Closed after 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, June 27 9:00 10:30 a.m. Men s Christian Fellowship, Senior Center 4:30 6:30 p.m. Anniversary Cake, Gathering Area 4:30 6:00 p.m. Putting Green Contest, Outside Ministry Center Sunday, June 28 8:30am-2:00 p.m Anniversary Cake, Gathering Area 8:30 sm-2:00 p.m. Putting Green Contest, Outside Ministry Center 10:00am-11:30 a.m. RCIA Sessions, Senior Center 1:45 2:45 p.m. Baptisms, Church Summer Office Hours St. Thomas offices close at Noon on Fridays during the summer. (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Stewardship A Way of Life Last Weekend s stewardship of financial gifts... Weekly Sunday Offertory June (week 50) 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 7/1/07 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 $20,047 n/a $3,417 $23,464 $1,769,928 $35,399 $1,892,300 ($122,372) $1,968,000 $198,072

11 CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS St. Thomas the Apostle Church # Brookdale Road Naperville, IL PHONE Ext. 110 CONTACT PERSON Angie Tuttle SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER Ricoh Color Printer NUMBER OF PAGES SENT Cover through Page 11 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN June 21, 2009 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 June 21, 2009