March 28, 2010 Companions on the Journey
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 e-mail: mainoffice@stapostle.org 630 355-8980 (Main Office) Visit us on the internet at www.stapostle.org 630 305-6318 (Religious Education) 630 355-0521 (Facsimilie) Parish Staff Rev. Joel Fortier Pastor, jfortier@stapostle.org Rev. Rodolphe Arty, Associate Pastor, x 103, rarty@stapostle.org Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. Weekend Assistant Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. Deacon, x105 Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane Deacon, x220, chucklane2@juno.com Rev. Mr. Jim Breen Deacon, 630.357.4853, 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, badams @stapostle.org 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 630.554.0687 Christine Berta 579.4294 Pam Foster 699.3044 Commission Facilitators Charles Haydon 369.2262 Nick Furibondo 898.5224 Richard Strassburger 499.5676 Worship Josh Goralski 357.7671 Parish Life Faith Formation Chris Baker 548.1733 Elaine Scutti 904.1272 Administration Dave Otto 717.6635 Service Carol Healy 961.0942 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 305-6318 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 355-8980. Counseling Service Call Samarian Interfaith 357-2456 or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care 355-8980 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
Dear Friends, Today we begin the most sacred time of our Liturgical Year, Holy Week, as we recall through ritual and story, the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus. You might call it ritual transposition. As we go through this week we transpose ourselves into the very experience of Christ s death and resurrection. Actually we do that each time we celebrate Eucharist, but now we do it with full mindfulness and remembrance of the mystery this entire week. It is one mystery, one celebration, and I call each of you to enter I call each of you to enter into it fully. into it fully by participating in all the celebrations of the Triduum: Holy Thursday with the mass of the Lord s Supper, Good Friday with the solemn liturgy of the Lord s Passion, and beginning with the Easter Vigil, the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter. Beginning with Baptism, our lives are an immersion and participation into the Pascal Mystery, the death and resurrection of the Lord. We are to die with Christ and rise with him, not just once, but as a continual process of dying and rising each day. We participate in that mystery as we die to ourselves, selfishness, and sin, experiencing the power of the cross and resurrection in living for others in love each day. We want to unite ourselves with Christ in that mystery completely this Easter that we may fully engage our relationship with the Lord Jesus. We are called to that depth of spirituality, to be rooted and grounded in Christ, growing to full Christian maturity as disciples of Christ, to own and move into our Baptismal faith. Our faith life and all that we do can only be fruitful if it flows from our spiritual roots as persons united with Jesus in his death and resurrection, as a disciple of Christ, a follower of The Way. So we begin the way of the cross with Jesus that we may make our triumphal entry with Christ into the Kingdom of God already begun on earth, the New Jerusalem. Let Holy Week begin! Jesus invites us to experience the joy and power of His cross and resurrection. Don t miss it! Come, let us transpose ourselves with Jesus into the experience of the resurrection and power of God s love victorious over sin and death, let us be Companions on the Journey with Jesus! Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion March 28, 2010 The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. Isaiah 50:7a 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 Love,
Worship Commission Triduum A Sense of the Season The word Triduum comes from the Latin and means three days. It is commonly pronounced TRIH-doo-uhm and is usually used in reference to the Easter Triduum, the three most sacred days in the church year. The Easter Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday, reaches its high point at the Easter Vigil and concludes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. Often there is confusion about how that block of time can be counted as three days. The traditional Jewish practice of counting days from sunset to sunset is used during the Triduum. Thus, Holy Thursday evening to Good Friday evening is the first day, Good Friday evening to Holy Saturday evening is the second day and Holy Saturday evening to Sunday evening is the third day. After centuries of neglect, Pope Pius XII in 1955 restored the Triduum liturgies to their rightful place as the culmination of the entire liturgical year. Although we talk of the three days, our Triduum prayer is best understood as one liturgy in three interlocking movements. The death and resurrection of the Lord cannot be separated. The meaning of these days is distorted when we imagine that the liturgy re-enacts the final events in the life of Jesus in a sort of historical review. We miss the point in that case. The mystery of Jesus death and resurrection is a present reality; the boundaries of time, and the boundaries of death, have no power here. Our past, present and future are irrevocably marked by our own immersion into this mystery through baptism. We wash one another s feet, reverence the cross, light fires in the night and proclaim the stories of our salvation with an awed awareness that this is what it means to be baptized. The Easter Vigil then is the premier time to welcome new members into the church through baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. Ideally, no other parish events are scheduled on these three days; the presence, time and energy of every person in the community are needed for what we do here. Yes, this may be inconvenient, but birth and death are rarely convenient! Our forty days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving lead us to the Triduum beyond its history, into its mystery. 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 N Hermitage Ave, Chicago IL 60622; 1.800.933-1800. Text by Kathy Luty. Art by Rita Corbin. Presider s Schedule Easter Sunday 7:30 Fr. Fritz Louis 10:45 Fr. Pat Brennan 9:00 Fr. Joel Fortier 10:55 Fr. Dolphe Arty 9:10 Fr. Matt Lorenz 12:15 Fr. Bob Colaresi Holy Week Schedule For more information about the upcoming Holy Week and Triduum (TRIH-doo-uhm) schedules see the Lent Bulletin or the web site: www.stapostle.org. Passion/Palm Sunday (Mar 27/28) Regular weekend mass schedule including Sunday 6:30 p.m. Taize Prayer (Mon of Holy Week Mar 29) RCIA presentation of the Lord s Prayer Holy Thursday (April 1) 7:30 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper with foot washing and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight (bring bread and wine to gift to another) Good Friday (April 2) 3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Includes mime, music, prayer and reflections. Veneration of the Cross follows) 7:30 p.m.. Celebration of the Lord s Passion. The liturgy of Good Friday with a dramatic passion play, veneration of the cross and communion. Holy Saturday (April 3) Noon Blessing of Easter Foods No 4:30 p.m. Mass 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil. The pinnacle liturgy of the entire year with Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist for the Elect and Candidates. Bring bells to ring and take home Easter water. Easter Sunday (April 4) Regular Sunday schedule with additional masses at 9:10 and 10:55 am and 12:15pm (no 6:30 p.m. on this day) There are no 6:30 nor 8:30 a.m. masses or communion services on April 1, 2 or 3 nor confessions on April 3. There will be no 6:30 a.m. service on Monday, April 5. March 28, 2010 Page 4
Pray For Our Parish Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion Your Servant, Lord our God, speaks the word that all the weary long to hear. Your Son humbles himself to carry the cross that your people long to embrace As we enter this Holy Week, let the same mind be in us that was in Christ Jesus. Empty us of ourselves, and draw us close to his cross, that, comforted by his Word of forgiveness and gladdened by his promise of Paradise, into your hands we may commend out spirits. We ask this through your Son, the Christ, our Passover and peace, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. From: Prayers for Sundays and Seasons, Liturgy Training Publications. www.ltp.org Mass Intentions... Monday, March 29, 2010 8:30 Marge Howell, by Tom & Mimi Dillon Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:30 Jenni Anderson, by Mom, Dad & Kerri Maurus Schumacher, by Jean Hageman Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:30 Walter Piwowarczyk, by the Piwowarczyk Family Sunday, April 4, 2010 7:30 Deceased Members of 50+ Holding, by 50+ Holding Jenni Anderson, by Mom, Dad & Kerri 9:00 Richard Zelasko, by Mom, Dad & brother, Greg Greg Disparte, by Joann 9:10 Ciriaco Borja & Jose Francisco Escobar, Sr., by Jenny Cruz & Family Pedro Andres, Jr., by Jenny Cruz & Family 10:45 Anthony Rizzi, by Family Joseph Bombacino, by Family 10:55 Jim Cliff, by Phyllis Cliff Rena Majewski, by Family for our new St. Thomas parishioners: Jane Wilson Steven Flack The Tower Family Jose Louis & Adriana Bautista Ruben & Adriana Munoz The Chandler Family Thomas & Sharon Hess The Daniel Ramirez Family The James Roberts Family The Joe Liposky Family The Thomas Family Paula McKinley Paul & Susan Kon The Garretson Family Rosemary Scaletta Frances Bell Today s Readings Gospel at the Procession with Palms Jesus entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40). First Reading In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7). Psalm My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22). Second Reading Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11). Gospel The account of Christ s passion according to Luke (Luke 22:14 23:56 [23:1-49]). Readings for the Week Mon: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tues: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wed: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Thurs: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Fri: Is 52:13 53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16; Sat: 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 19:42 a) Gn 1:1 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; c) Ex 14:15 15:1; d) Is 54:5-14; e) Is 55:1-11; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 4:4; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Lk 24:1-12 Sun: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 Page 5 March 28, 2010
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 email 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 Palm Sunday begins with a brief celebration during Jesus procession into the city of Jerusalem. The people who had assembled for the Festival wave palm branches as a symbol of victory and hail Him as a King. But this celebration quickly gives way to the fickleness of human nature. By week s end, we know those same people turned on Jesus and sent Him to His death, in spite of His innocence. As we recall the cruelty Jesus endured, we can t help but come face to face with the suffering that we have personally experienced. Have you ever truly wondered why Jesus abandoned His divinity in order to experience our fate of suffering and death? And what does that fact tell you about God? Hopefully, it tells you that God loves you so much that He was willing to shed His own blood all of it to save you from your sins. As you re-experience the difficult events of this Holy Week, see if you can look at them as Jesus did with Resurrection eyes! 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 355.8980 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, 630.355.8980 x138 or crosales@stapostle.org. We welcome you with open arms and ask only a willing heart. March 28, 2010 Page 6
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 1997. 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. 325-371. 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: www.icspublications.org. 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 630.355.8980x138 or Estela Hammond 630.355.1011. Please see page nine for more information and a registration flier. 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 630.355.8980x133 Page 7 March 28, 2010
Religious Education 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. 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 NO Liturgy of the Word with Children on Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday, there will not be our usual Liturgy of the Word with the Children. It will resume on the following Sunday. Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings of the week.? March 28 Question of the Week... What good news can you share? Future Events: Service Project: Midwest Vets Wednesday April 7, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact: Tom Berta at 630.579.4294 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 630.212.9890 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 630.965.4491 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, 630.355.8980, badams@stapostle.org. or Mrs. Hay, 630.212.9890. 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 2009-2010, 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 630.961.6125. March 28, 2010 Page 8
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Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice Immigration/Migration Survey Results Thank you for returning the surveys available two week ago. One hundred forty surveys were returned with results as follows: How would you rate your current knowledge of immigration issues: Very knowledgeable-19 (14%) Some knowledge-104 (75%) No knowledge-16 (11%) Do you feel that migration/ immigration is a social justice issue in which the Church and people of faith should be involved? Yes-103 (74%) No-14 (10%) Not Sure-22 (16%) Would you attend programs/ meetings at St. Thomas in an effort to learn more? Yes-83 (61%) No-43 (31%) Maybe-11 (8%) If you have had personal experience with recent immigrants to the U.S. has your experience been: Positive-71 (51%) Negative-9 (6%) Both-7 (5%) No Answer-36 (26%) N/A-17 (12%) How do you feel migrants/ immigrants impact our society? Positively-76 (54%) Negatively-9 (7%) Not Sure-33 (24%) Both-20 (14%) No Answer-2 (1%) Many comments were received-the most common discussing: Changes need to be made to the current process (which takes too long) This is a hot topic in the current economy especially with respect to jobs and taxes People should be in this country legally The issue is complicated-prayers are needed If you have not yet had an opportunity to complete a survey, copies are available in the Gathering Area or on the St. Thomas website under Immigration/Migration Survey Results. Also, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has established a "Justice for Immigrants" campaign and website where you can find many resources and send an electronic postcard to your legislators. If you would like to take some immediate action on this issue, you may go to the website-www.usccb.org/jfi-and click on Take Action then Current Action. April Care Pantry Food Collection April 10/11 PLEASE NOTE this is the weekend AFTER Easter Check out next week s bulletin for our list of needed items! 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, as a physical sign of the offering of a part of ourselves to our neighbors who come to the Care Pantry- Companions on our Journey. Thank you! March 28, 2010 Page 10
DuPage United Update Fair-Map Amendment (St. Thomas the Apostle is a founding member of DuPage United. It is predominantly made up of faith based institutions Christian congregations, synagogues, and mosques. It is a non-partisan organization that takes collective action for social changes that will positively benefit the well being of the people in the local area.) Catholic Social Teaching: people have a right and a duty to participate in society, seeking together the common good and well-being of all DuPage United is supporting the Illinois Fair Map Amendment to reform redistricting in Illinois, along with many other civic organizations. The first step is to get the amendment on the ballot for November. After Easter, the St. Thomas DuPage United Ministry will provide St. Thomas parishioners with the opportunity to sign the petition. Please educate yourself on the issue so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to sign the petition. Below is some additional information on the issue. See the St. Thomas Website (www.stapostle.org enter Fair Map in the search window). You may also visit www.ilfairmap.com. THE PROBLEM: Our Legislative Mapping Process is Flawed Under the current legislative mapping system, party leaders draw the district lines behind closed doors. If the Republicans and Democrats can t agree, they draw a name from Abraham Lincoln s hat to decide who will create the map. Districts are drawn to protect incumbents - 98% of whom win. Power is entrenched in the hands of a few, and it s almost impossible to vote them out regardless of party affiliation. THE SOLUTION: A New, Non-Partisan, Fair Mapping Process The Fair Map Amendment was based on the Illinois Reform Commission s proposal. Instead of legislators, an independent commission will draw the map. Hesed House Hosts Fundraiser With John Angotti The second annual Nourish the Heart breakfast to benefit Hesed House is right around the corner. Last year s breakfast was a sellout, and seating is limited, so you are encouraged to make your reservations early. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the critical work taking place at Hesed House Homeless Resource Center and how you can make a difference in the lives of hundreds of poor and homeless individuals and families in the Fox Valley area. This year s guest speaker and performer is John Angotti, world traveling music missionary and inspirational speaker. Here are the details: Wednesday, April 14, 7 8:30 a.m. Stonebridge Country Club - Aurora $35 per person - $350for a table of 10 For information, to reserve a space or table, or to become an event sponsor, contact Mary Ensor, Hesed House Director of Development 630.897.2165 or mensor@hesedhouse.org Last Ham Collection...for Josh Josh Goralski has been involved in the turkey and ham collections ever since he can remember. As a young child, his father would volunteer and would bring Josh along to help on the truck and with the deliveries to the Marie Wilkinson Pantry. For the last three years Josh has been coordinating the whole drive. Next fall Josh will be off to college. So today was the last ham collection for Josh sort of in Josh s own words: It s kind of sad this is the last one I ll be coordinating. So let s pray for a great one. I'll be here for them in college if I m home. We want to thank Josh for all his dedicated work. Now we need a new Josh! Page 11 March 28, 2010
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 630.408.1717 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. March 28, 2010 Page 12 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. Thank You, Thank You At the February 14 Bone Marrow Registry Drive held here at St. Thomas, The National Bone Marrow Registry was gifted with 85 wonderful and generous, registered marrow donors. Many individuals supported the drive monetarily, emotionally and physically. To all those involved, an abundant thank you for your time, efforts and the gifts from your heart. from the Faith Community Nurses and the Furibondo and McKeown families Register Ongoing With National Bone Marrow Program Although St. Thomas will not hold another inhouse registry event this year, interested bone marrow donors can register online through the Life Source and Be The Match program operated by the National Marrow Donor Registry http://join.marrow,org/lifesource Registering online is quick and easy. Complete the registration form and a health history online and the Be The Match program will send a kit of swabs along with instruction for obtaining your DNA cells from the four corners of your mouth. After the kit is mailed back as directed, you are a registered donor and in the National Marrow Donor data base. Thank you so very much for your interest in this life-saving gift from the heart. God Bless, Your Parish Nurses
April 6, Horseshoe Casino Trip Cost $20 includes bus trip both ways, Buffet lunch and a $5 coupon. Bus leaves from the church parking lot at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. All seniors are invited. Call Bill Mann 1.630.369.0095 Money must be received by April 2. 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. Wed, Apr 7, 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Olive Garden Meeting to follow. Call Barb Bigus with reservations 630.357.8958 Wed, May 5, 1:00 p.m. Lunch at Olive Garden Meeting to follow. Call Barb Bigus with reservations 630.357.8958 Please go to http:// www.dioceseofjoliet.org/omf/ 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, 2010. 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! Page 13 March 28, 2010
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 60563. 630-355-8980 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, Mar. 29 12:00 2:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Rehearsal, Church 7:30 8:30 p.m. Taize Prayer, Lighthouse Tuesday, Mar. 30 10:00 11:00 a.m. Care Pantry, Lighthouse 7:00 9:30 p.m. Voices of Faith, Church 7:00 9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Judea Wednesday, Mar. 31 12:00 12:30 p.m. Lenten Noon Meditations, Chapel 12:00 2:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Rehearsal, Church 7:00 9:00 p.m. Haiti ESL, Cana Thursday, Apr. 1 Holy Thursday 7:30 p.m. Mass, Church Friday, Apr. 2 Good Friday 3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Church 7:30 p.m. Celebration of the Lord s Passion, Church Saturday, Apr. 3 Holy Saturday 12:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Baskets, Gathering Area 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil, Church Sunday, Apr. 4 Easter Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am & 12:15 p.m. Easter Masses in Church 9:10 & 10:55 a.m. Easter Masses in the Auditorium Fri, Apr 2, Jobs Ministry Meeting cancelled Good Friday 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. March 28, 2010 Page 14