19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME — AUGUST 9, 2009

*indicates part-time staff

John Lawlor Matt Lohmeier Dan O’Grady 922.1334

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. 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, 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 Margie Trejo Lohmeier, Director of Middle School Faith Formation, x117, mlohmeier@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, x119, 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, 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 Gerry Czerak – Business Manager, x106, gczerak@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 Janet Simmons* – Financial Assistant (M/W/F), x107, jsimmons@stapostle.org Pat Berkhout – Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, nitecrew@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle – Bulletin Editor, Graphic Design, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Susan Francesconi* – Communications Coordinator, x108, sfrancesconi@stapostle.org Ted McKeown* – Facility Coordinator, x133, facility@stapostle.org Jorge Gonzalez* – Custodian Pastoral Leadership Community John Ball Christine Berta 579.4294 Julee Gard Steven Grumbine 375.0126 Commission Facilitators 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

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 12:15 p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday, 9 a.m. — Noon.

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 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.

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 lit-urgy, music, faith formation, special events, and countless ways to make a difference.

Would you like to become a Parish-ioner? Visit the newcomer area of the parish website www.stapostle.org details on upcoming Welcome Sundays

Welcome...

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 9, 2009 I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread

will live forever. — John 6:51

We continue to hear this wonderful summer discourse on the Bread of Life, of how we do not survive on bread alone, but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God. That is the point in all of this, that God’s Word, a love word, becomes flesh for us, that we are to eat and drink of this incarnate love. Jesus speaks of himself as being the “living bread,’ come down from heaven, and that he will give his flesh for the life of the

world. We share the love of God when we share in communion, it is the way Christ gave us to share his love at the Last Supper that would be poured out on Good Friday. People–we–don’t often understand these two levels of life, of the physical level of hunger and the also the spiritual level of life, and our spiri-tual hunger. Jesus satisfies our hearts and minds with his physical life and love. God’s love for us is always incarnate. It comes to us in the flesh

and blood of Jesus, and through all those who are Jesus to us. That is why Jesus can tell us quite truly, “whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” We need to eat and drink if we are to have strength for the journey. We are companions on the journey. We understand “com-pane” as eating and breaking bread together. That’s what the word companion means. Christ is known and recognized in the breaking of the bread, as we hear in the Easter story of the two disciples on the road to Em-maus. We, you and I, need strength for the journey. I really do, I cannot do it alone, none of us can. We need each other, we need Christ. St. Paul urges us as companions on the journey to remove all bitterness, fury, anger, shouting, and reviling. He tells us to be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving of one another as God has forgiven us. He tells us to live in love, as Christ loved us and handed himself over for us. That is what Eucharist is ultimately all about. That’s where the rubber hit’s the road! If our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ does not move us into an imitation of Christ then we have not yet begun to grasp any adequate understanding of the Eucharist. We pray for that kind of understanding of how to live the Eucharist, of how to move our faith into action. May you be well fed at the table of the Lord this summer, and find many wonderful ways to break bread together! Together with you in the Body of Christ,

Dear Friends,

“whoever comes to me will never hunger, and

whoever believes in me will never

thirst”

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Worship Commission

Presider’s Schedule August 8/9

4:30 - Fr. Pat Brennan 7:30 - Fr. Joel Fortier; Deacon Chuck Lane 9:00 - Fr. Joel Fortier; Deacon Larry Kearney 10:45 - Fr. Bill Etheredge; Deacon Mike Barrett 12:15 - Fr. Bill Etheredge; Deacon Will Worden

There is NO 6:30 Liturgy for the summer

The 6:30 p.m. liturgy will resume Sept 13

*Occasionally circumstances could cause a schedule change

The 12:15 Mass will conclude September 6. This Mass will be happening occasionally as a special need arises. 6:30 AM Mass Goers — Beginning August 1, the 6:30 AM Mass will become a communion service.

Godparent Now is a good time to recall our own godparents and all those whose god-parents we are, and to let them know that we are thinking of them. A call or a note is always welcome, and who wouldn’t like knowing that the role they played on that happy day is still remembered fondly? If our godparents or god-children are no longer living, we can remember to pray for them each day, on the anniversaries of their deaths or baptisms, or on the anniversary of our bap-tisms. Promise yourself that you’ll recall your godchild’s baptismal anniversary with a card, or a “patron saint” present, or a water toy (even if he or she isn’t a kid anymore). Celebrate your own baptismal date with a candle and a call to your godparents; maybe you could even wear something white or particularly festive. Put a pretty bowl of water in the center of the dinner table, and float a flower in it. Tell your spouse and your children about your godparents. On your children’s baptismal date, tell them about their baptism, and about what their names mean. Do the same for your godchildren. A special bond is formed between godparent and godchild at baptism. It is a good thing to celebrate.

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Altar Servers Altar Server training is scheduled for Tuesday August 18, 6:30 to 8:30 pm OR Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00 to 6:00 pm. It is not too late to sign up, or if you haven’t received information in the mail, please con-tact Lori Culberson in the Liturgy office.

A Message from Fr. Fritz: All the parishioners of Saint Thomas are wel-come to my new home in Port-au-Prince !!! There are plenty of rooms!!! Here are my home and email addresses and telephone number: Fr. Fritz Louis, c.s.c. 167, Avenue Jean Paul II B.P. 1230 Port-au-Prince, Haiti (W.I.) email address(s):jfritzlouis@hotmail.com jlouis@nd.edu telephone: 011-509-36834055 Parishioners from Saint Thomas who wish to contact me can do so whenever they want. I want them to know that they are welcome in Port-au-Prince and that we are "Companions on the Journey" in spite of the distance that physically separates us.

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Pray For Our Parish Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time By your angel’s hand, O God, you gave Elijah bread to be the food that sustained him on the journey to your holy mountain. In Jesus you give us the living bread for the life of the world, our food for the journey to your kingdom.

Forgiving one another as you have forgiven us, let us come to that banquet of life immortal of which our table here is foretaste and pledge.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, the living bread, who has come down from heaven for the life of the world, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. God for ever and ever. Amen.

From: Prayers for Sundays and Seasons, Liturgy Training Publications. www.ltp.org

for the sick… Mike Phelan, husband of Bev Don Loftus, brother of John Pat Kessel, wife of Keith Brad Tangeman, son of Roger & Sandy Norma Fine & Valery Kruglov, friends of the Hawbecker & Cavin Family Ray Trusk, friend of John & Eleanor McNicholas Johnny Atkins, father of Courtney Tom Ambert, cousin of Don & Betty Wampach Frank Wittry, husband of Helen for the deceased… Robert Jasper, father of Theresa Wedesky; Josephine Petricca, mother of Donna Koehler, grandmother of Mary Spragg; for those recently married... Julie Breen and Nathan Wilson

Today’s Readings First Reading — Elijah looked and there at his head was a hearth cake and a jug of water (1 Kings 19:4-8). Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34). Second Reading — Be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love (Ephesians 4:30 — 5:2). Gospel — Jesus said, “I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:41-51).

Readings for the Week Mon: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Mt 17:22-27 Tues: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Wed: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Mt 18:15-20 Thurs: Ez 12:1-12; Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Fri: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Mt 19:3-12 Sat: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Mt 19:13-15 Sun: Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58

Feast of the Assumption Mass on Saturday , August 15, at 8:30 am While it is not a Holy Day of Obligation since it lands on Saturday, we have celebrated Mary through-out this 25th anniversary year, and will continue with this Mass. Again , Saturday, August 15th at 8:30 AM.

Mass Intentions Monday, August 10, 2009 8:30 †Russell Mitchell, by Dan Simanaitis Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:30 Special Intention for Jim Patrick & Bridget Costello, by Pat & Bridget Riley Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:30 God Bless & Protect the Unborn Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:30 †Stanley Wozniak, by Helen & Tim Swanson †Simon E. Mallorca, by Mom & Dad Friday, August 14, 2009 8:30 †Albert McGuire, by Bev Phelan Saturday, August 15, 2009 4:30 †Anthony DiChiara, by Jean & Jack LaFleur †Marilyn Kane, by Ed Kane Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:30 For the People of St. Thomas 9:00 †Robert Mitchell, by Ann Jendryk 10:45 †Elizabeth “Betty” Raszczewski, by Frank Cuneo & Pat Peterson †Leonard Norton, by The Carroll Family

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Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission

C.A.R.E. CORNER

Last week we introduced Isaiah and his call to be a prophetic voice of the Lord. One of the first prophe-cies of Isaiah was to prepare the people for the com-ing of a messianic King from the lineage of David. According to Isaiah, this King would carry the spirit of the Lord, judge with justice, slay the wicked, bring knowledge of God to the earth, and banish all harm and ruin from God’s holy mountain (Isaiah 11). And this was the sign proposed by Isaiah to fulfill God’s promise to send the ideal King: “the virgin shall be with child, and bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) If we fast forward to Luke’s gospel, it is the shep-herds who receive the “good news of great joy” that indeed this messiah and savior has been born. And the sign for them was this: “you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a man-ger.” (Luke 2:12) Isaiah’s prophecy had been ful-filled. In reality, there were at least 300 prophecies about the Messiah that Jesus personally fulfilled which should give us the courage we need to profess Jesus as the Messiah and Savior of the world.

Is ALPHA for Me? I have so many demands on my time and attention. Why should I sign up for ALPHA? Here’s why – comments from guests at our last session:

“I enjoyed the opportunity to discuss specific questions about my faith with highly knowledgeable individuals.”

“I enjoyed meeting new people and interacting with other folks in my group – we had great talks!”

“In ALPHA, I found new friendships and a sense of community, as well as a deeper meaning of how God is in my daily life.”

“It boosted my faith.”

Register for ALPHA on the website, with a flier from the Gathering Area, or stop by or call the Adult Faith Formation Office to speak with Chari Rosales. Sessions begin on Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. We’re waiting to welcome YOU!

Coming Soon...School of Prayer! “Lord, teach us to pray.” Every follower of Jesus has felt the need to voice that desire, and the Holy Spirit has responded in many ways. Beginning September 14, and following on the second Monday of the month, come to the “School of Prayer” from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. to “try on” varied experiences of prayer, ancient and contemporary, to expand or deepen your personal prayer life. Monday, September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, is an opportunity to participate in the Liturgy of the Hours — an ancient practice using psalms and hymns in praise. Come to the Chapel to pray with the universal Church on this sacred night.

TWO OPPORTUNITIES to Volunteer as a Tutor

The Congregation of St. Joseph of La Grange Park is greatly in need of volunteers for its adult literacy program, School on Wheels. Tutors are needed to teach one hour or so per week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or evenings from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Cicero, Hodg-kins, Woodridge, Westmont, Lombard, or Summit. A two-day training will be provided on Saturday, August 15, and on Saturday, August 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Volunteers must attend both training days. No prior second language skills are needed. For more information, call 708.482.5060.

Tutors are greatly needed at the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora. The Center is a literacy program for immigrant/low income women. Female volun-teers (who have finished high school) help individual students to read, write and speak English. Tutoring sessions are for 90 minutes, once a week at 260 Ver-mont St., behind St. Therese Church. All volunteers must attend training at the Center. The next training is August 18, 20, 25 and 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It is necessary to attend all sessions. You do not need to speak Spanish in order to tutor. To volunteer or for more information, call Sr. Ann Clennon at 630.898.4636.

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Art: A Learning Experience Join noted local artist Robert Sunyog for “Fun with Pencils & Pens.” Choose your medium – graphite pencil, color pencil, watercolor pencil, or pen & ink – as you are guided in creating a unique still life, landscape, seascape or street scene. Classes will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the St. Thomas Senior Center from September 12 to October 17. Cost for the 6 sessions is $70. Registration will be open to the first 12 participants, so reserve your place now! To register and obtain a supply list, contact Chari Rosales at 630.355.8980 x138 or at crosales@stapostle.org.

Scripture Study for Curious Adults “Who is God?” “Who am I?” “Where did we come from?” “Where are we going?” These are the basic questions of humankind. To join the conversation, come to the Scripture Study co-sponsored by St. Thomas and SS. Peter & Paul as we explore the Book of Genesis, “In the beginning...” Sessions on Thursdays run from September 10 to June 3. Choose the one convenient for you – either 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. OR 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Ministry Center, 36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville 60540. For more information, or to register, contact Chari Rosales, the facilitator, in the Adult Faith Formation Office at 630.355.8980 x138 or crosales@stapostle.org.

Every day, 18,000 children die from starva-tion. But YOU can make a difference by volun-teering at Feed My Starving Children. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian non-profit organization located in Aurora committed to feeding God’s starving chil-dren hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: volunteers hand-pack meals formulated specially for starving children, and FMSC ships the meals to more than 60 countries around the world. In 2008, FMSC sent 73.6 million meals around the world thanks to the work of 310,000 volunteers.

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NEWS from… All Saints Catholic Academy

? Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings of the week.

August 9 Question of the Week...

How can Jesus help me today?

Religious Education Faith Formation Kick Off 12:15 Mass August 23 All are welcome to celebrate the beginning of our school year (Pre-K through 8th , All Saints or Religious Education families) on Sunday, August 23 at the 12:15 mass in our church. Bring a snack to share for a simple reception after mass in the Ministry Center. Peanut and dairy free items are welcome. (Marked clearly) Snacks can be dropped off before the mass in the gym. Come visit with past and present classmates. For those attending Religious Education, come and meet the volunteers who are the foundation of our R.E. Program. If you have not registered for Faith Formation classes, please contact our Faith Formation / Religious Educa-tion Office at 630.305.6318.

Liturgy of the Word with Children Liturgy of the Word is for children 4 years old (and able to attend on their own) through Grade 3. This is offered during the 9:00 and 10:45 Masses. Children begin mass with their parents until they are invited by the Priest to attend their own ‘Liturgy of the Word.” They leave just before the assembly starts the Readings and return after the Prayers of the Faithful. They go into meeting rooms in the Ministry Center. This will run from late September until early May. There is no registration and children of the above ages may attend either mass. We do have a need for additional volunteers, especially at the 10:45 mass. Please contact Patti Dougherty if in-terested in helping or with any questions at 630.355.8980 ext. 109 or pdougherty@stapostle.org.

Space Available...It's an exciting time at All Saints Catholic Academy, and we'd like you to be part of our: � Daily Faith Formation � Outstanding Academics � Small Class Size � Expanded School Day � Special Needs and Gifted Programs � Daily Spanish in Grades 6-8 � And so much more!

Call or visit our web site today to schedule a tour! 630.961.6125, www.ascacademy.org

Afternoon at the Movies Come and watch the movie “Bolt”, a wonderful story about friendship, on Wednesday, August 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in St. Thomas’ Ministry Cen-ter. Elementary aged children, grades 3 and younger, must be accompanied by an adult. Older children, grades 4 and above, may be dropped off but permis-sion slips will need to be filled out before the parent leaves. Bring your own snack and drink. Friends are welcome! Please call the Faith Formation Office at 630.305.6318 or email Patti Dougherty at pdougherty@stapostle.org with questions.

Save the Date 25th Anniversary Picnic and Mass September 26 - Details to Follow

Teens with Character is sponsoring this kick-off event inviting any 6th grader – 12th grader and their parents (optional) to meet us at FMSC located at 555 Exchange Court in Aurora on Friday, August 21 6pm-8:30pm to have fun while making a difference doing service. Volun-teers need to wear closed-toed shoes for safety rea-sons. Volunteers will be handling food ingredients (rice, dehydrated soy, dehydrated vegetables, and flavored vitamin powder). Volunteers should stay at home if they are not feeling well or if they have food allergies. Please RSVP to Margie Trejo Lohmeier at mloh-meier@stapostle.org or 3056318 X117 as we have 70 spots available to help feed our brothers and sis-ters in Christ.

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End Your Summer With a SPLASH! Ok, so that’s a corny title, BUT High School Ministry is hosting a trip to Racing Waves Water Park in Yorkville on August 17. The cost will be $20 and includes water park ticket, lunch, and transportation (via carpool, so if you can drive please let Kevin know!). Why is this so cool? The water park desig-nated this WHOLE DAY for church youth groups!! How awesome is that? All are welcome to join! Email Kevin at ym@stapostle.org for more information. Registration forms available on the website or from the RE Office.

HELP! Quest Leaders Needed: 13 This is Kevin here and I still need thirteen adults to be Quest leaders and we’re getting close to the wire. Sessions start in September. Please pray about whether God is asking you to take this step. Our youth need you. You would be paired with another leader in a group of about ten teens. You will receive training, plenty of support, and trust that God 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. Email ym@stapostle.org or call 630.355.8980 x123.

We need YOU!

Family Restroom St. Thomas has a family restroom available off the Gathering Area. It is designed for wheelchair accessibility as well as family use - moms and dads helping their children

- with a lock for your privacy. Check it out.!

Back to School is Here! St. Thomas is collecting new school supplies on behalf of our 75 Care Pantry families. Just purchase items from the list below and drop them off in the clearly marked collection bins in the Narthex and the Gathering Area between now and August 16. Or, drop off a donation in the Church office, (please make checks payable to St. Thomas OSJ with “school supplies” in the memo section), and we’ll shop for you! Any questions? – contact Rodney at 630-305-0953, or Michelle at 630-692-0754. On behalf of our Care Pantry families – thank you for your generous support!

� Pencil Case (Box or Pouch) � Pencils (#2 or Mechanical) � Erasers � Pens - Black, Red or Blue � Highlighters � Glue Sticks/White Glue � Notebooks (70 pages, Wide or College Ruled) � Twin Pocket Portfolio Folders � Paper (Wide or College Rulded) � Colored Pencils (12 count) � Crayons (24 count)

� Washable Markers - Classic colors (8 count) � Scissors � 3 Ring Binders � Expandable Binders (9 Subject) � Book Cover - Large/Jumbo � 12 Inch Rulers � Inexpensive Solar Calculators � Paper Towels � Clorox Wipes � Ziploc Baggies � Kleenex � Backpack

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Service Commission Outreach & Social Justice

Stonebridge Food Drive Stocks Three Pantries For the seventh year, Bud Hildebrand and Carolyn Lowrie of the St. Thomas Care Pantry organized a food drive in their sub-division…the neighborhoods of Stone-bridge, Stonegate, Harris Farms, Cambridge Chase, Concord Valley, and Country Club Village. Over 100 people volunteered their time to gather, sort, shelve, and box 825 bags of food…your help made quick work of a large task-Thank You! Our pan-try shelves were looking pretty sparse; now the shelves are adequately stocked! Food was also given to two local food pantries…the Marie Wilkinson Pantry and the St. Nicholas Pantry-both in Aurora. The recent financial climate has affected people in so many ways. Some people donated cash or gift cards to the food drive…one family included the following note: “My husband and I are both unemployed. We know how rough it is out there. Please use attached donation to purchase any extra supplies needed. It is not much, but I hope it will help.” Perhaps someone in your neighborhood is hurting; how are you able to help…a kind word, an invitation to dinner, a smile, a prayer, a food donation?

Transitional Housing News A new family-single Mom and three children-has been welcomed into our Transitional Housing program. The family is currently getting settled-just in time for Back to School! Your support of the recent Market Day provides funds to help our Transitional Housing families move toward self-sufficiency. Bridge Communities - a transitional housing pro-gram for homeless families in DuPage County and our partner in the Transitional Housing Ministry - is spon-soring “Hot Night, Cool Cause” on Friday, August 21. Specifics are as follows: Where: the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at the College of DuPage; 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn Time: 7:30 pm -Midnight What: CASH BAR (wine and beer) and SILENT AUCTION Cost: There is no ticket to buy-instead they are asking for tax-deductable donations at the event to benefit Bridge Communities Inc. RSVP: Bridgebuildersge@yahoo.com

August is Catholic Charities Month You are the one. You have the ability and power to change a life. You can put a smile on the face of a child who has been neglected, hold the hand of a lonely senior, or comfort a family who has just lost their home. Catholic Charities serves 60,000 people each year in the Diocese of Joliet. Even with chal-lenging budget cuts, 90 cents of every dollar is still used for direct client benefits. Did you know that almost 30% of the 60,000 people served each year at Catholic Charities are children? Catholic Charities provides help and cre-ates hope for children in foster care, many of whom need long-term, specialized therapy to heal from the abuse and neglect they have suffered. Catholic Charities also provides adoption services and helps women facing unplanned pregnancies through their Maternity Services Program. For a complete list of services that offered, please visit their website at www.cc-doj.org or call their Development Office at 815.723.3405.

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Pastoral Care Prayer Shawl Ministry……”Chemo Caps” Are you experiencing medical or chemical hair loss, or know of someone who is, and would be inter-ested in a stylish knit or crocheted cap (known as a Chemo Cap) to wear while awaiting new growth???? St. Thomas Prayer Shawl Ministry would like to help... Those interested in receiving a Chemo Cap or are in need of a Pattern for a knitted/crocheted Chemo Cap please contact the Prayer Shawl Ministry through the Parish Nursing Staff at St. Thomas. Chemo Cap patterns are difficult to find and a variety of stylish styles have been “found” recently that should fit the needs/likes of most individuals. An individualized selection of style and/or color is possible. Please contact Parish Nursing at x104 or x140 with questions and for more information. Prayer Shawl In Residence: What is a prayer shawl and what is “in residence”? Prayer shawls are knit/crocheted by the St. Thomas Prayer Shawl Ministry women. With each stitch, the talented women of the Ministry pray for the individual that wears their labor of love. Upon completion the shawls are blessed and gifted to individuals in a physical, mental, or emo-tional crisis. A Prayer Shawl is “IN RESIDENCE” in the chapel here at St. Thomas. A prayer shawl, placed on a rack to the right of the chapel tabernacle, has been designed and designated for temporary, intermittent and prayerful usage. Any prayerful visitor to the chapel should feel free to embrace or place the shawl around the shoulder area to feel the warmth and com-fort of God’s love and healing. The visitor will be holding a unique piece of work…. just as they are a unique creation loved by God and cherished by St. Thomas Parish. It is requested that this shawl be replaced on the rack when the visit is complete. Anyone in need of a personal prayer shawl for self or another, please call the parish nurse office, x 104 or x140. Prayers and Blessings, The Prayer Shawl Ministry

Health Care Reform "As Congress begins the task of drafting legisla-tion, the bishops offer the following principles and criteria for health care reform. The principles are rooted in our belief that decent health care is not a privilege, but a basic human right and a require-ment to protect the life and dignity of every person. All people need and should have access to compre-hensive, quality health care that they can afford, and this should not depend on their stage of life, where or whether they or their parents work, how much they earn, or where they live or where they come from." Bishop William F. Murphy, Chairman USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Hu-man Development United States Conference of

Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? Please call Woman’s Choice Services

630-261-9221

The Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to be at SS Peter & Paul August 13-14 - Ministry Center Chapel 7:00 pm The Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is called the Pil-grim Virgin because she travels on a pilgrimage from Fatima to bring the message of prayer, repentance, reparation and peace to the world. Pope John Paul II said this message is more important today than when it was first delivered by Our Lady to the three shepherd children at Fatima in 1917. Therefore, honoring Our Lady through the Pilgrim Virgin is like making a pilgrimage to Fatima to learn Our Lady's important message for the world today. All are welcome!

Evening Rosary All are invited to pray the Rosary on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Come and rekindle the recitation of the Rosary, as the mantra-like prayer of the Hail Mary calls for the intercession of Mary in our lives as Mother, model, woman of faith. Rosaries and prayer cards are available to use.

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Stewardship Commission Stewardship… A Way of Life Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts...

Weekly Sunday Offertory August 2, 2009 (week 5) Automatic Direct Debit Mailed in & stock donations Total for week *Based on Collection Counters Reports

Fiscal Year (7/1 to 6/30) to date: Weekly Average 7/1/09 to date: Offertory Goal Year to Date over/short of goal to date: Goal for Fiscal Year 7/1 to 6/30 Remaining for Fiscal Year goal Diocesan Appeal Updated Results Parish Appeal Goal: Pledges Received: % of Goal pledged to date: Remaining amount to goal

$26,577

$3,156

$29,733

$168,207 $33,641

$177,000 ($8,793)

$1,840,800 $1,672,593

$146,500

$95,167 65.0%

$51,333

All Saints Catholic Academy Prepares Donor Recognition Wall All Saints Catholic Academy is in the process of preparing a donor wall to honor and recognize those parishioners who made an initial gift to establish the school. By mid-July, letters will be mailed to the do-nors on record to confirm listing of name and finan-cial category. Please read the letter thoroughly and respond if changes need to be made. If you believe you should be listed as part of the initial campaign and do not receive a letter, please contact Peggy Kobe, pkobe@ascacademy.org . Once again, thank you to all parishioners who have supported All Saints Catholic Academy.

The simplest form of Planned Giving: A Bequest A will is an important document that lets you de-termine the distribution of your estate. It also offers a variety of creative ways for you to leave a Legacy of Faith, forever helping your parish, school or diocese. In preparing your will, you should first provide for your family’s needs. Then you may choose to be-queath to your parish, school or diocese a certain dol-lar amount, a percentage of your estate, or whatever is left after your loved ones have been taken care of. You may also wish to name one or more charitable recipients in case your heirs do not survive you. If you already have a will, your attorney may be able to add a simple amendment (Codicil) to provide a gift to an endowment, using language similar to this:

General Bequest: I hereby will, give and bequeath the sum of $______ to the Diocese of Joliet for (name your parish, school or diocesan endowment fund).

Residue Bequest: I devise and bequeath ______% of the residue of my estate to the Diocese of Joliet for (your parish, school or diocesan endowment fund). As the legal entity behind parishes like St. Thomas the Apostle, the diocese will handle the processing and distribution of your bequest funds accordingly. The Diocese does not provide advice on tax or legal mat-ters. You should obtain the service of an attorney, accountant or other professional tax and estate advi-sor. For additional information, contact the Develop-ment Office at 815-838-8515.

Manager of Ministry Appeals & Parish Stewardship Programs Needed The Diocese of Joliet is seeking a Manager of Min-istry Appeals & Parish Stewardship Programs. Working directly with the Chief Development Officer, the Manager is responsible for the organiza-tion, development, implementation and management of the Catholic Ministries annual appeal and the Par-ish Stewardship Program. Develops strategic plan and design of the annual appeal including, but not limited to, draft and setting of overall and parish goals, evaluation and assessment procedures, etc. This person is also responsible for the Parish Stew-ardship Program including training, support materi-als, etc. and must have a Bachelor's degree in a re-lated field, and further training in Church related de-velopment and stewardship programs. Must also have a minimum of five(5) years of successful, demonstra-ble, relevant fundraising management experience along with excellent verbal, written, and interper-sonal communication skills. To see a more detailed job description, look under employment at www.dioceseofjoliet.org. Applicants possessing the necessary qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume to Nancy Siemers, Director of Human Resources at www.nsiemer@dioceseofjoliet.org..

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Still haven’t picked up your 25th Anniversary Pictorial Directory?

Stop by the General Office!

Chicago Fire Game October 22 Pick up an Order Form for the October Chicago Fire game! The Fire will be playing the Chivas USA at Toyota Park at 7 p.m. See the Faith Forma-tion Credenza in the Gathering Area for the forms. Tickets are only $25 for Corner Kick Seats, payable to St. Thomas and a portion of every ticket will come back to our church. Questions can be directed to parishioner, Sean Moriarty 630.270.9922.

Calling All Artists! The Celebration of the Arts ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle invites artists to par-ticipate in the Twelfth An-nual Fine Arts and Craft Fair. The event will take place on Saturday and Sun-day, November 7 and 8 in the Ministry Center. En-try forms are in the rack outside of the church office. The deadline for registration is September 25, how-ever space is allocated on a “first come, first serve” basis, so don’t wait until the last minute to register. Call Don Castro at 630.717.9354 or Chari Rosales at 630.355.8980 x138 for more information.

Wed, August 12, 12:00pm, Pri-vate Cruise on Lake Michigan Anita Dee leaves from Navy Pier Cost $20 Checks payable to 50 & Holding mail to Pat Cork, 13611 Golden Meadow Drive, Plain-field, IL 60544 by August 4! For more information call Jennie Sirois, 630.851.3996. Come one come all for this refreshing 90 minute cruise on Lake Michigan. You don’t want to miss it!

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Jobs Ministry Weekly Networking Meeting Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m.

(after the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy) Lighthouse

Administration Commission

St Thomas the Apostle Church 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 630.355.8980 Friday meeting formats include a short introduction of all the attendees, then a speaker, followed by a structured net-working sessions. Bring your elevator speech, business cards, handbills and resumes. Contact Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com

The August St Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry Meeting will be held Wednesday evening August 26, at 7:00 pm in the Gym, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville, IL. The Speaker will be Jim Fitzgerald. Jim’s presenta-tion, Seven Obstacles to a Successful Job Search, which he is continuously revising, has been very well received in the past. Jim focuses on the seven things that he has seen get in the way of job seekers “landing” a job, time and time again. Commonly attendees say, “ I thought Jim was talking directly to me, and my situa-tion”. Jim’s directness and candor can be pleasantly refreshing. Mr. Fitzgerald is president of his own Oak Brook, IL based career transition and executive coaching firm, James Fitzgerald & Associates Inc. Jim was one of the founders of the Career Transition Center of Chicago, located at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago. Jim served as it’s chairman of the Board for five years. Mr. Fitzgerald has written over 140 published arti-cles on the job search process. You will find his Jobs Ministry presentation to be very positive and informa-tive; if you are in career transition, it would be a great way to revitalize your search. Plan to attend this very informative meeting. For additional info please contact: Jim Breen at jimb4853@yahoo.com or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 630.355.8980.

Friday August 14, 9:30 am: Sally Morrison, Associate Manager for over twenty years, at the LDS Employment Center located in Lisle, IL, will explore what it takes to make that job interview a success, in a presentation titled “Power Interviewing”.

Friday August 21, 9:30 am: Jeff Carroll, a senior consult-ant for SSP-BPI Group in Chicago, focusing on career and executive coaching, will present a “Career Survival Guide for Today’s Marketplace” for those who find themselves

THE WEEK AHEAD… Monday, Aug. 10 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area Tuesday, Aug. 11 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 7:00—9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Judea .Wednesday, Aug. 12 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 1:00—3:00 p.m. “Movie” Bolt, Gym 7:00—9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:00—7:30 p.m. Evening Rosary, Chapel Thursday, Aug. 13 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 6:30—9:30 p.m. Bible Study/Sports Night, Youth Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. Teens with Character Game Night, Gym 7:30—9:30 p.m. Genesis Rehearsal, Church Friday, Aug. 14 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Gathering Place Café, Gathering Area 9:30am-12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym Saturday, Aug. 15 8:30—11:00 a.m. Ensemble Rehearsal, Lighthouse 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Saturday Sharing, Senior Center West Sunday, Aug. 16 1:45—2:45 p.m. Baptism, Church 4:00—5:30 p.m. Life Retreat Team Mtg., Gym & Youth Center