SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 20, 2007

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1 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 20, 2007

2 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL (Main Office) Visit us on the internet at (Religious Education) (Facsimilie) Pastoral Staff Full Time Rev. Joel Fortier Pastor, Rev. Mark Cote Associate Pastor, Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. Weekend Assistant Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. Deacon, ext. 105 Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane Deacon, ext. 220, Rev. Mr. Jim Breen Deacon, , Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney Deacon, ext. 225, Gerry Czerak Business Manager, ext. 106, Corinne Seguin-Dart Director of Junior High Youth Ministry, ext. 117, Patti Dougherty Director of Religious Education, ext. 109, Julie Frazier Liturgy and Music, ext. 111, Robert Frazier Liturgy and Music, ext. 112, Jim Melton Director of High School Ministry, ext. 123, Jan Olah Director of Pastoral Care, ext. 124 Chari Rosales Director of Adult Education & RCIA ext. 138, Michael Ryder Director of Outreach, ext. 121, Pastoral Care Staff Part Time Audrey Casey, BSN, Faith Community Nurse, ext 104, Felicia Lawlor, M.S., R.N., Faith Community Nurse, ext 104, Support Staff Full Time Nancy Cirmo Religious Education Assistant, ext. 118, Lori Culberson Liturgical Assistant, ext. 120, Kathy Ferguson - Receptionist, ext. 100, mainoffice@stapostle.org Diane McQueen Parish Assistant, ext. 101, dmcqueen@stapostle.org Anne Schultz Outreach & Adult Faith Formation Assistant, ext. 113, aschultz@stapostle.org Angela Tuttle Liturgy Assistant & Communications Coordinator, ext. 110, atuttle@stapostle.org Support Staff Part Time Pat Berkhout Evening/Saturday Receptionist, ext. 119, nitecrew@stapostle.org Marge Coronado Evening Receptionist, ext. 119, nitecrew@stapostle.org Marilyn DeMeo Database Coordinator (T/Th), ext. 107, mdemeo@stapostle.org Jorge Gonzalez Custodian Sue Sportiello Accounts Payable (M/W), ext. 107, ssportiello@stapostle.org Ted McKeown - Facility Coordinator, ext. 133, facility@stapostle.org Theresa Sheliga Sacristan Coordinator, ext. 116 Lynne Vehlewald Librarian, ext. 125, library@stapostle.org Pastoral Leadership Community Ivan Deatsch Steven Grumbine Pam Foster Dan O Grady Guy Francesconi Ray Vogt Julee Gard Commission Facilitators Worship Gwen Wells Parish Life Faith Formation Lorraine Katz Administration Dave Otto Service Phil Meno Stewardship Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday reconciliation is available after 8:30 a.m. Mass, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., or after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Reconciliation Room of the Chapel. Fr. Joel and Fr. Mark are 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 two Sundays each month at a 1:45 p.m. service. On selected dates, Baptisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents are required to attend a two-part awareness and renewal program 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 (must be walking) to four at the 9 & 10:45 a.m. Mass. For more information call the church office. Liturgy Schedule Daily (Monday Friday) Rosary 8:10 a.m. Mass 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. (Saturday) Mass 8:30 a.m. Weekend Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m., & 12:15 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday of the month 9 a.m. Noon.

3 Dear Friends, On this last weekend of Easter before we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, we celebrate and lift up the gifts of the Spirit that are so manifold in this community of St. Thomas the Apostle parish. We celebrate our call to be full disciples of Christ by exercising our Baptismal rights and responsibilities in committing to share our gifts for the common good, to be and build up the church, the Body of Christ. It is a vision and call we have received from our baptism to be The People of God. Through our stewardship commitment to share the We embrace ourselves and who we are called to be. gifts of our time and talents this Ministry Commitment Sunday, that vision of church becomes a flesh and blood reality. We celebrate it and embrace it with all our hearts, we embrace ourselves and who we are called to be. As we share our gifts it is an answer to the prayer of Jesus on our behalf which we hear in the gospel today: Holy Father, I pray not only for them (the Apostles), but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. It is the sign of Jesus we heard a couple of weeks ago, by your love for one another all will know you are my disciples. As we share our gifts and time and treasure with each other, that sign becomes very visible and effective, a real sacrament. The unity and peace we have from our love of one another and all people is what Jesus wants for the world to know. We are that message; we are the Word made flesh in our time and space. That is the call for us today. Please read carefully over our wonderful ministry catalogue and make the choices the Spirit leads you to as a way of bearing witness to Christ and your discipleship. Our parish is strong and beautiful because of all the ways you share your gifts, talents, and treasure. In the name of Jesus and the whole People of God, Thank You! You are a gift. Seventh Sunday of Easter May 20, 2007 I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Revelation 22:13 That all may be one in Christ,

4 Worship Commission Wedding Sacristans Needed A couple more people are needed as wedding sacristans. Weddings are held Friday evenings and during the day on Saturdays. It s fun and easy, and training is provided. Call Robert Frazier in the Liturgy Office if you can help. Media Ministry Have you heard about our exciting, new media ministry? Come check out our display at the Ministry Fair and contact Robert Frazier if you are interested. We are still searching for more people, middle school age and older, with all types of skills to be part of this team. Music Ministry Opportunities If you enjoyed the music at today s mass and would like to be a part of our dynamic St. Thomas Music Ministry, please contact Julie or Robert Frazier (see contact information in the front of this bulletin). Our visiting musical artist and composer, John Angotti, will be with us for another year, so take advantage of this exciting time at St. Thomas and consider sharing your musical gifts with our community. Adoption Blessing There will be a blessing the weekend of June 16 and 17 for all couples and their families who are adopting children or who are in the process of adopting children. The blessing will take place after all masses near the Mary statue. John Angotti at Pentecost John Angotti will be with us for Pentecost which is next weekend, May 26 and 27. In addition to the Spirit Fest Concert on Friday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. he will participate in the Saturday 4:30 and Sunday 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. Mass. Come to the St. Thomas Ministry Fair May 19 & 20 Come to the gym after Mass THIS WEEKEND May 19 and 20, to meet with other parishioners from the various ministries offered at St. Thomas. Find out how YOU can share your gifts with your faith community! (12:15 assembly, please come before Mass.) May 20, 2007 Page 4

5 Pray For Our Parish Ascension Sunday God our Father, through the waters of baptism you have filled us with new life as your very own children. From all who are baptized in water and the Holy Spirit, you have formed one people, united in your Son, Jesus Christ. You have set us free and filled our hearts with the spirit of your love, that we may live in your peace. You call those who have been baptized to announce the good news of Jesus Christ and to proclaim him as Lord and Savior to people everywhere. By recalling our own baptism through this rite of sprinkling and by sharing the faith of your Church may we, one day, be raised up with Jesus to the glory of eternal life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. From: Prayers for Sundays and Seasons, Liturgy Training Publications Today s Readings First Reading Stephen looked up intently to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God (Acts 7:55-60). Psalm The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth (Psalm 97). Second Reading I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20). Gospel Jesus prays that the love of the Father may be in those who believe (John 17:20-26). Readings for the Week Mon: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tues: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wed: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thurs: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Fri: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Sat: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 Sun: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 For the sick... Bill Marshall & Fr. Dan Venglarik, cousin and friend of Cheryl Marshall Dorothy Parrish, mother of Paula Jack Renkosik, father of Paula Urso John Weissler, friend of Julie Knoll Evelyn Sikich Cloe Smith, infant daughter of Robert & Kathy Jean & Bob Kuhn, parents of Judy Derpack Gigi, mother of Tom Derpack Jerry Kovach; For the deceased... Elise Metzger, friend of Amy Folliard Ronald Perry, father of Lorna Mary Long, mother of Sharon Buoy John Wirkus, husband of Wanda Jack Thompson, grandfather of Ann Peterson Anthony Cudone, father of Barbara Garrett Loiselle, classmate of Christopher Phelan Mass Intentions Monday, May 21, :30 Pat Kempa, by Martha Lopez Betty Jean Sherman, by The Berndl Family Tuesday, May 22, :30 Mary Ann Poerio, by Family Wednesday, May 23, :30 Dr. Aloysius Wild, by Al & Nanette Wild John Durkin, by Jeanne Jakubowski Thursday, May 24, :30 Vince Shepard, by Kay Steele Albert Goudeau, by Lorraine Dedeaux Saturday, May 26, :30 Eugene Wegman, by Fr. Joel Fortier 4:30 Jennie Lombardo, by The Bricketto Family Barbara Merkowska, by Stefanie Kozlowski Gregorio Juerta, by Wife & daughter Sunday, May 27, :30 Vince Shepard, by Lori Culberson Richard McCarthy, by Family 9:00 For the People of St. Thomas 10:45 Susan Lautenbach, by Andy & Nancy Cirmo Amparo Lopez, by Amy Deguzman 12:15 Benito Rosales, by Larry & Susan Kearney Page 5 May 20, 2007

6 Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission Welcome to the Newly-Received Rejoice and be glad! On Sunday, May 6, 7 adults and 3 teens were formally received into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church. These baptized Christians each made a profession of faith, were confirmed, received their First Eucharist and are now fully initiated members of our community. Please welcome... Kevin Busdeker Dena Coe Richard Harb Dennis Klesel Heather Kryczka Carolyn Kryczka Laurie Kurland Claire North Jennifer Sanchez Carlos Skenandore C.A.R.E. CORNER We are exploring the concept of worship, especially with regard to God s expectations for us. And God s directions here are very clear. We are all familiar with the Ten Commandments, the first of which is you shall not have other gods besides me (Exodus 20:3). In other words, you shall not worship any other gods. Jesus told us this one is the most important commandment of all. In His words, You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind (Matthew 22:37). God alone is worthy of our worship, because to worship means to honor, adore, and revere; to show great reverence toward. Worship is what we give our hearts to. We worship what we are passionate about. And to our passions, we devote time, attention, talents and resources. Does God top the list of what you are passionate about? Seeking Faith? What are you looking for? If the answer is I don t know or I m not sure, then RCIA Inquiry may be for you or someone you know. A new Inquiry group is forming now which will meet from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on the Mondays of May 21, June 4 and June11 in Meeting Room 2. This is a welcoming place for unbaptized persons or Christians of other denominations considering entering the Roman Catholic Church to ask questions and explore the faith before making a formal commitment to it. For more information, or to register, contact Chari Rosales in the Adult Faith Formation Office at x138 or crosales@stapostle.org. May 20, 2007 Page 6

7 with John Angotti and his band: Dion Clay, J. J. Brown & Kelly Jones This Friday! May 25 8:00 p.m. Featuring music from John s new CD Stand in the Light St. Thomas the Apostle Church A freewill offering will be taken. Page 7 May 20, 2007

8 Religious Education Liturgy of the Word with Children Over until September Liturgy of the Word with Children has ended on Sundays until it resumes late September. Anyone interested in helping or being a leader in the future should contact Patti Dougherty, ext You may also sign up to help during Ministry Sign-Up beginning May 19 and 20. Protecting God s Children Required workshop for those volunteering with children The Protecting God s Children Program is a very pro-active, positive, professional approach to preventing child sexual abuse. This Program is now part of diocesan policy to establish a safe environment for members of our parish. While Protecting God s Children sessions are primarily for all staff and volunteers who work with children, they are also open to any parent or person from the parish who wishes to attend. Volunteers who have not yet taken this one-time workshop may go to click on Protecting Children, then on Workshop Schedule, to find what churches in the area are hosting this required session or contact Patti Dougherty for help or to answer any questions. ( ext. 109) St. Thomas is hosting this workshop on: Tuesday June 12 6:30 9:30 p.m. Wednesday July 25 8:30 11:30 a.m. Saturday October 6 8:30 11:30 a.m. Call St. Thomas Main Office to register for the above dates, Liturgy of the Word with Children Resumes in September TREC High School Youth Ministry We have upgraded our summer mission trip package. There are students from St. Thomas going to Honduras, Haiti and Ecuador this summer and they need your help! During Mass today, you can get your car washed while you worship. If you feel called to donate to help our students pay for these trips, thank you SO much! Please keep all of our missionaries in your prayers this summer. Featuring the Junior High as Builders of the City of God Mark your calendars for the following events for junior high youth: Great America: Junior High and High School Youth! Save June 19 on your flip phones, I-pods, and calendars for the annual Great America Trip! This is an all day trip for $48 (includes bus transportation to/from the park. The bus departs St. Thomas at 9:30 a.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. Permission slips and flyers can be picked up at St. Thomas Religious Education office or in the Gathering Area. Payment and permission slips are due by June 12. Tarry not! Clean up the DuPage River! St. Thomas Volunteers Needed The St. Thomas Catholic Community has registered with the Conservation Foundation to serve as stewards of God s earth and help clean up the DuPage River on June 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. All ages welcome as long as a waiver has been signed and parents are along. This effort at stewardship is aimed at families in our community. It s a wonderful day for Mom\daughter, Father\son teams to work together. The Foundation will assign a worksite and we will gather there to begin our clean up! Canoes welcome! If you are interested in this opportunity to green up DuPage County, contact Corinne Seguin at or to cseguin@stapostle.org Work gloves and goodwill are the only requirements. May 20, 2007 Page 8

9 Evangelize with a Yard Sign The Religious Education Office has available for a small donation Yard Signs. These signs have this year s message, What are you looking for? with symbol and The Faith Community of St. Thomas the Apostle. Let s show our neighbors how proud we are of our parish! Stop in the R.E. office to get yours! Questions? Call our office, Pilgrimage to the Holy Land October 7-19, 2007 Fr. Bob is leading his 19 th biblical Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, returning to our spiritual home and reflect on the scripture of our salvation. Starting in Jerusalem, we visit the Mt. Of Olives, Gethsemani, Bethlehem, Ein Karem, Way of the Cross, Western Wall, Massada, Judean Wilderness, Emmaus, Dead Sea. Then to the Galilee, to visit Mt. Carmel, Jaffa, Nazareth, Cana, Sea of Galilee, Capharnaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Caesaria Philippi, and Mt. Tabor. A powerful experience into the heart of Christianity, the life of Jesus and our Jewish heritage. Cost: $3,475 (double occp). For further information, full brochure and registration form, please contact: Darlene Jindra, Carmelite Spiritual Center 8433 Bailey Road, Darien, Illinois ~ Page 9 May 20, 2007

10 Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice Graphing Calculators Needed As the school year comes to an end, is someone in your family breathing a sigh of relief as they complete the last Math class they will ever need to take? Are you wondering what to do with a graphing calculator that will no longer be used? Consider donating the calculator to the St. Thomas Care Pantry for distribution with school supplies in August. Graphing calculators may be dropped off in the Outreach Office. Thank you for assisting local students with their educational needs. Attention Parents of All Saints Academy Students All Saints has graciously agreed to collect used school supplies and gym shoes to send to our twinning parish in Duchity, Haiti. We are looking for a few parents to help with the collection at the end of the school year. If you are able, please contact Sally smeno@atapostle.org or leave a message at , ext.137. Thank you so much for your support! Questions About Islam Will Be Answered on May 23 On Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m., in the Lighthouse, Ahmed A. Qadeer, will present Islam from a Muslim s Perspective. Mr. Qadeer, a board member of the Islamic Center of Naperville, will answer any and all questions you may have about Islam in what promises to be a lively, informative evening of open discussion. Ever wondered exactly who Muhammed was and whether he led a violent life? What s the difference between the Shia and Sunni Muslims and why has this difference led to such violence? After a brief presentation about the Five Pillars of Islam and the religion s underlying belief system, Mr. Qadeer will devote most of the evening to the informal question-and-answer discussion. Bring your family and friends and bring your questions. No question or observation is too difficult, or too easy, and Mr. Qadeer will attempt to answer them all. The evening is presented by Pax Christi St.Thomas. For more information, please contact Deacon Chuck Lane or Mike Ryder. Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call Woman s Choice Services May 20, 2007 Page 10

11 Pastoral Care Preventative Health Screening June 5 St. Thomas the Apostle Parish will be host a preventative health screening for the community at St. Thomas on Tuesday, June 5. Life Line Screening screens the carotid arteries in the neck to determine if you are at risk for stroke. Up to 75% of all strokes are linked to carotid artery blockage. Screening of the arteries of the legs are offered to check for peripheral artery disease, which is linked to heart disease. A third test is performed for aneurysms in the aortic vessel of the abdomen. Life Line also offers a bone density screening to test for early detection of osteoporosis. These non-invasive, painless, ultrasound screenings take 10 minutes each. The 3 vascular tests are $45 each, Osteoporosis is $35. Complete vascular screening (3 tests) for $109 or all 4 tests for $129. New Blood Tests Now Available Glucose (Blood Sugar to test for Diabetes) and Complete Lipid Panel (LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides) all from a finger stick blood test results available in 10 minutes Glucose $25 and CLP $45. Call for package pricing with vascular screenings. Pre-registration is required. Please call for your appointment or for more Information. In the hospital? Call the parish office and one of our parish nurses or ministers of care will visit, bring Eucharist or assist you with your needs! Prayer Shawl Ministry News: At the end of April, the Prayers Shawl Ministers became the hands and feet of Jesus and gifted the Neumann Community Center of Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, Virginia with 9 prayer shawls and 2 lap blankets. Packing and mailing was a cooperative effort and a letter of explanation accompanied the shawls. In speaking with the Seminarian at the Neumann Center, Kevin understood the shawls might be given to individuals in most physical or emotional need or held by a counselor and shared during a treatment session. The ministry offered these gifts of hope and love. They pray the recipients will feel the warmth of God s healing around their shoulders. The Prayers Shawl Ministry and Parish Nursing. Page 11 May 20, 2007

12 Stewardship Commission Stewardship A Way of Life Last Weekend s stewardship of financial gifts... Your gift makes a difference to more than 85,000 people whose lives have changed for the better through diocesan ministries. People gain a good education, receive shelter and food, leave behind destructive lifestyles, and develop a richer relationship with God. Please help us support them all and give generously. Weekly Sunday Offertory (week 46) Envelopes Loose 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 7/1/06 to date: Sunday Offertory Goal YTD Goal for Fiscal Year 7/1 to 6/30 Remaining for Fiscal Year Diocesan Appeal updated Results Parish Appeal Goal Pledges received at St. Thomas % of Goal Pledge to date Remaining amount to goal: $25,566 21,459 4,107 $13,151 $2,127 $40,844 $1,621,039 $35,240 $1,564,000 $1,768,000 $146,961 $142,888 $52,856 37% $90,032 St. Thomas Online can now deliver the daily Gospel right to your inbox! Sign up for this free service by visiting Look for the little envelope on the home page and sign up for an STA Online account, then click on Settings on the right panel to subscribe. May 20, 2007 Page 12

13 Parish Life Commission 50 and Holding Mature Adults Young at Heart If you are 50 or over, you are cordially invited to join our group. We always welcome fresh ideas and new friends. Couples and singles are welcome. Upcoming meetings and activities include: June 3, 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass for living and deceased members. June 6, 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Warrenville Pancake House. If attending call Barb Bigus (parishioner) by Monday, June 4. June 20, Pizza & Soda followed by Family Feud. NOTE: Please call Shirley Mann (parishioner) if you know of a member who is ill, in the hospital, or in need of some encouragement. There s no better time than NOW to join 50 and Holding. If interested, call Bill Huff (parishoner). Hope to see you! Single Adult Ministry Sat, May 19, Dinner and a movie at Old Country Buffet And Nova 8 Cinema on Aurora Ave. & Rt 59. Details TBA by Sue Mon, May 28, Memorial Day picnic at Betty s at 3:00 p.m. Watch for details. Current Young Adult Ministry for People in Their 20 s & 30 s What s on your Blackberry this week? Make sure the next Big Event, the Starved Rock trip on May 26 is entered. Contact Tom at ttpj6209@sbcglobal.net or for information. Also, it s time for another Happy Hour on Friday, June 1 at George s Bar and Grill in Naperville. Contact Kris at or kdulski@calamos.com for information. Finally, if you want to join our Movie Club, contact Ellen at esube@juno.com. If you want any other information about Current, check out Knightly News Naperville Knights of Columbus Council No E. Ogden Avenue, Naperville, Illinois Web site: napervillekofc.org Upcoming future events: Thursday 5/24/07 TTKO-Darts and Billiards-George s Place Monday 5/28/07 Memorial Day Observed Saturday 6/2/07 Quarterly Blood Drive St. Raphael s Sunday 6/3/07 Mass for Deceased Knights and Pot Luck/BBQ at KofC Hall Tuesday 6/5/07 Monthly Business Meeting Tuesday 6/12/07 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Sunday 6/10/07 Corpus Christi Sunday Mass & Procession-SSPP Thursday 5/24/07 Darts and Billiards-George s Place All men over 21 (whether members of the Knights or not) are invited. For information, call Bill Beckwith Darts/Billiards will be the evening focus. Sunday 6/3/07 Mass in Memory of Deceased Knight and Pot Luck/BBQ A Mass will be celebrated in memory of all deceased Knights on Sunday June 3, at 3 p.m. at the Naperville Knights meeting Hall on Ogden Avenue. Immediately following the Mass, will be a Pot Luck BBQ. Families of current Knights as well as families of deceased Knights are invited to participate. For further details contact Jeff Keating at Tuesday 6/5/07 June Monthly Business Meeting All members of the Naperville Knights of Columbus are asked to make a special effort to attend the June Business Meeting. New officers will be elected for the coming year. For information, contact Jack Guasta at , Larry Pociask at or Al Knoeck at The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men s Fraternal Service Organization that focuses on Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth activities. For more information, contact Jack Guasta or Terry Ross Page 13 May 20, 2007

14 Administration Commission Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. (after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Lighthouse The May 2007 St Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry Meeting will be held on Thursday evening May 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse. The speaker will be Jim Fitzgerald. Jim is an accomplished Career Transition Specialists and Executive Coach. Jim is President of his own Senior Executive Career Transition and Executive Coaching firm located in Oak Brook, IL. Mr. Fitzgerald was one of the founders of the Career Transition Center, located at Old St. Patrick s Church in Chicago. Jim also served as the Chairman of the Board of the Career Transition Center. Jim s presentation is titled Seven Obstacles to a Successful Job Search. Jim has given hundreds of presentations on the job transition process. He is continuously updating his presentations to reflect the latest job search techniques. Jim s directness and candor has been very well received and has helped many people to land meaningful employment. Mr. Fitzgerald has written over 120 articles about the job search process. He promises to make this presentation a very positive and helpful session for those looking to make a career transition. So if you are interested in some candid and insightful comments on the subject, be sure to attend Jim s presentation. Please plan to attend this very informative presentation by Jim Fitzgerald as he shares his Job Transition experiences. For additional information please contact Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com. Summer Office Hours St. Thomas offices will close at Noon on Fridays during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day beginning May 25).The office also closes from 4:30 to 6:30 during the summer. THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, May 21 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00 9:30 p.m. Just Faith, Resource Center 6:00 8:00 p.m. Haiti Communications Team, Senior Center 6:30 9:30 p.m. Gathering Place 7:15 9:00 P.M. Healing the Soul, Rectory Basement 7:30 9:30 p.m. Haiti Twinning, Lighthouse 7:30 9:00 p.m. Justice & Peace, Meeting Room 4 7:30 8:30 p.m. RCIA Inquiry, Meeting Room 2 Tuesday, May 22 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 6:30 9:30 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00 9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00 9:00 p.m. Men s Spirituality Group, Rectory Basement 7:30 9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer, Meeting Room 2 7:30 9:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Church 7:30 9:00 p.m. Small Group Baptism Meeting, Senior Center Wednesday, May 23 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 6:30 9:30 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00 9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00 9:30 p.m. Pax Christi Event, Lighthouse 7:00 9:15 p.m. Buildings& Grounds/Safety, Meeting Room 4 Thursday, May 24 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:00 11:00 a.m. Healing the Soul, Meeting Room 4 6:30 8:30 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:30 9:30 p.m. Testify, Lighthouse Friday, May 25 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 8:00p.m. Spirit Fest Concert with John Angotti & his band, Church Saturday, May 26 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:00 10:30 a.m. Men s Christian Fellowship, Resource Center 2:00 4:00 p.m. Library Hours, Resource Center Sunday, May 27 12:15 3:00 p.m. RCIA, Senior Center May 20, 2007 Page 14