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Happy Trinity Sunday! In today's Gospel, we hear Jesus declare together all three Persons of the Trinity. "Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."
When we speak of the Trinity, two different theological words are sometimes used: immanent and economic. The immanent Trinity is the life of the three Persons within themselves, the inner harmonious relationship between Father, Son, and Spirit. We see this in the Gospels when Jesus speaks of his Father and promises to send the Holy Spirit. The term "economic" has its roots in the Greek word oikonomia, roughly meaning "household management." The economic Trinity is our three -Personed God's relationship with
creation; it is creation and redemption and ongoing relationship with us.
Made in the image and likeness of God, we are called to imitate God's immanence by giving and
receiving love with one another in community. However, this is not limited only to those close to us, though that's where love often starts. We also imitate the economy of God when we go out, when
we extend our love and care in a life-giving way. "Go therefore?" Every believer is sent on mission. Every believer is invited to follow Jesus and the Apostles "to the nations," to the margins, to the people who require a little extra reach. This could be a distant relative, the residents of your local homeless shelter or even the forgotten neighbor next door! When we love well, we create something beautiful-a relationship, a holy moment, a foretaste of heaven. This Trinity Sunday, take some time to examine the relationships in your life. How well do you love those nearest to you? How well do you reach out to those farther away? How are you creating something beautiful?
GOSPEL MEDITATION ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE
MAY 27 , 2018 THE MOST HOLY TR INITY
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between St. Laurence and St. Thomas
respectively. For more information,
please contact conference president
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Reverend Richard Rosinski
Deacons Jack Roder Gregory Stevens
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Reconciliation: Confessions are heard every
Wednesday 9:00-10:00am and Saturdays
3:30-4:30pm. Appointments can also be made
for confessions to be heard when needed.
Baptism: Children of all ages and adults are
welcome to the sacrament of Baptism. Baptism
for children is celebrated on the first and third
Sundays of each month at 1:00pm. Parents
need to be registered members and should be
faithful in attending Mass. Participation in a
baptismal preparation class is required. Please
call Sharon Hall at the parish office to make
arrangements. Adults seeking Baptism
should contact Linda McEwan at
Matrimony: Baptized Catholics are called to be
married in the Catholic Church. Arrangements
should be made at least six months in
advance.
If you were married outside of the Catholic
Church and would like to have your marriage
blessed, we would be happy to guide you in
that process.
Call the parish office to make an appointment
with a priest to begin all marriage preparation.
Anointing of the Sick: The anointing of the sick
is administered to bring spiritual and physical
strength during an illness, for those having
surgery, and for those near death. Call the
parish office to make arrangements to receive
this sacrament.
SACRAMENTS For a more in-depth look at the sacraments,
please visit our parish website
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Prayer Requests To add or remove a name on our prayer list, please call
the parish office 847.888.1682. To keep our prayer list current,
names will remain on the list for 3 months. After that time, if
you would like a name to stay on the list, please contact the
parish office to renew names.
� Alice Abbs � Brad Abell � Judy Baggio � Marge Banker � Shirley Bednarke � Gracie Canning � Jessica Connell � Rita Cox � Joanne Fletcher � Judy Fowler � Michael Geppert � Arlene Gregor � Steve Harper � Michele Ingram � Frank Iori � Bill Joynt � Dennis Junod � Joan Junod � Michael Keafer � Laura Keating � Sue Keller � Ken Kline � Kim Kroll � Linda Kunzer � Steve Lange � Wilson Lazzar � Annetta Lewis � Reynaldo Mangila � Alma Maranon � David Meixner
� Sue Mellen � Erin Miller � Kathleen Miller � Paul Moates � Betty Molitor � Laurelle Muehling � Gloria Neitzel � Leticia Nolledo � Michael O’Leary � Delphine Ornelas � Bruce Ostdick � Lee Peterson � Marian Peterson � Tadd Pratt � Chuck Pruter � Lutie Regan � Beth Robertson � Patrice Romano � Diane Schumacher � Pat Schuman � Edward Sieracki � Ursula Sihocky � Linda Stevens � Mishal Taqi � Mae Thames � Mary Ann Vandervalk � Sue Wagener � Steve Watwood � Evelyn Wilk � Kathy Zeek
With Sympathy
· THADDEUS CIOCHON · MARIAN LICKO · AMELDA MIKOTTIS
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Bereavement Ministry Trained volunteers are available to provide spiritual support and comfort to all parishioners mourning a death loss. Please call the parish office at 847.888.1682.
Life Matters Any woman who is pregnant and in need can turn for
help to the pro-life movement. Never feel alone, call
Project Rachel at 800.593.2273 The Life Center at
847.622.1235 or Fox Valley Pregnancy at 847.697.0200.
What is the importance
of Eucharistic devotion? As Pope John Paul II reflected in his
encyclical letter:
“It is pleasant to spend time with
Him, to lie close to His breast like the
Beloved Disciple (cf. Jn 13:25) and
to feel the infinite love present in His
heart. If in our time Christians must
be distinguished above all by the
‘art of prayer,’ how can we not feel
a renewed need to spend time in
spiritual converse, in silent adoration,
in heartfelt love before Christ present
in the Most Holy Sacrament? How
often, dear brothers and sisters,
have I experienced this, and drawn
from it strength, consolation and
support.”
Adoration is held every Wed from 9:00am to 4:00pm. There is an urgent need for faithful and committed Guardians at 11:00am, 12:00 noon, 2:00pm & 3:00pm. For more, information contact Cynthia or Larry Pelkowski at 404.409.6131, [email protected]
Adoration
Sunday Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b] /Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
Monday 1 Pt 1:3-9/Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday 1 Pt 1:10-16/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [2a]/Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday 1 Pt 1:18-25/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Mk 10:32-45
Thursday Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [6]/Lk 1:39-56
Friday 1 Pt 4:7-13/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Mk 11:11-26
Saturday Jude 17, 20b-25/Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6 [2b]/Mk 11:27-33
Next Sunday Ex 24:3-8/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18 [13]/Heb 9:11 -15/Mk 14:12-16, 22-26
We will have a special Mass to administer the
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick on Sunday,
June 3rd at 2:00 p.m. for those suffering with serious
illness. If you or your loved one would like to receive
this Sacrament, please call the church office or sign-up
on our church website before Tuesday, May 29th so we
can prepare a place for you. Attendance at this Mass
does fulfill your Sunday obligation.
Anointing of the Sick
Religious Education 2018/2019
Registration for 2018/19 is now open! Registrations returned by June 15th
will receive an “early bird” $20 tuition discount. To register or for more information, contact Michelle Tack, Director of Religious
Education at [email protected], 847.888.4887 or visit our website
at www.stthomasmorechurch.org/religious-education
The Catholic Faith. On Demand.
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Expanded Preschool St. Thomas More School has expanded the
4-year old preschool program to offer half
& full day options to families. They are also
reintroducing a half-day 3-year old
preschool program. Contact the school
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Brother Francis: The Rosary
Join Brother Francis in this entertaining
and guidance-filled presentation that
will inspire children to deepen
their faith by praying the Rosary!
This episode includes:
The prayers of the Rosary as
well as the Apostles’ Creed
-each wonderfully visualized!
The Annunciation –an animated
portrayal of Mary’s joyful
submission to God’s will.
The Elgin Deanery Council
of Catholic Women are again
overwhelmed by your generosity!
We thank you for your
generous donations
to our 15th annual
Mother’s Day Gift
Bag drive. Gift Bags
were delivered
(and were greatly
appreciated) to the
following shelters: The
Crisis Center, Elgin; TLC
Pregnancy Center, Elgin;
Corbella Clinic, Elgin; Lazarus
House, St. Charles; and FISH
Food Pantry, Carpentersville.
Excess and oversized donations
were donated to: Open Door,
Elgin; FISH Food Pantry,
Carpentersville; Lazarus
House, St. Charles,
Elgin Mental Health,
Elgin; and Elgin Crisis
Center. Our special
thanks to the 23
ladies from St. Patrick’s,
St. Laurence, and
St. Catherine’s who
participated in sorting, filling
and delivering the 195 Gift
Bags and excess items.
Elgin Deanery Thank You
The kitchen is overflowing with dishes left behind
from events here at the church. Please stop in the
Chelsea Room to retrieve your dishes. All remaining
dishes will be donated. Thank you.
Dishes
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called ParishPay. Visit www.stthomasmorechurch.org,
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to Links, click Give Online.
Reminder
· Zoey Adeline Polycarpe
· Samuel Kerwin Remes
· Hudson Silvio Suess
The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Rockford
is once again sponsoring fun filled summer camps
and retreats at Bishop Lane Retreat Center.
St. Therese Camp and Retreat, for young women
in 7th grade thru college age will take place
from June 24 – 27th with Sisters from different
communities joining us.
Jeremiah Days, for boys in 7th grade thru 9th
grades, July 8th – 11th and First Call Retreat, for
young adult males entering 10th grade and thru
college, July 15th – 18th our seminarians studying
for our diocese will be facilitating this camp and
retreat along with Fr. Keith Romke.
The cost is only $90.00. More information is available
at www.rockforddiocese.org/vocations or at the
Diocesan Vocation Office 815.399.4300 ext. 375.
Summer Vocation
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Presiders
5:00 pm Msgr. Linster 8:00 am Father Rich 10:00 am Father Deitz 12:00 pm Father Rich
Altar Servers
5:00 pm W Dubanowski, T Jannusch, P Zajicek 8:00 am M Lutzow, D Lutzow, T Sheridan 10:00 am A Agbisit, E Head, F Wojtas 12:00 pm J Ave, E Ave, A Mangoba
Lectors
5:00 pm M Cannizzaro 8:00 am B Martens, L Carlsen 10:00 am K Ribordy, K Goto 12:00 pm M Aydt Musicians
5:00 pm Adult Choir 8:00 am S Bestler, M Weller, C Powers, JA Aukofer 10:00 am J Garza, K Lockard, M Zimmerman, JA Aukofer 12:00 pm J Ave, D Malesky, C Manheim, C Olson Eucharistic Ministers
5:00 pm B Malone, D Eternick, T Eternick, F Celarek, L Asmussen, J McCreight, G McGann 8:00 am B Molitor, B Dombrowski, P Lopatowski, C Holze, L Holze, J Roder, J Whitchurch 10:00 am B Pruter, I Janczak, M Berens, R Wiel, C Flores, R Kneebone, S Hall, M Gogoel, M Thompson 12:00 pm S Matson, R O’Neil, M Zarcone, L McEwan, T Kuroski, J Gutierrez, P Lublow
Mass Intentions for the Week If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, call the parish office to schedule. The contribution for reserving the intention of a Mass is $10.00.
monday MAY 28
tuesday MAY 29
wednesday MAY 30
thursday MAY 31
friday JUNE 01
saturday JUNE 02
CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSED
9:00 am @CHAPEL Eucharistic Adoration
4:00 pm @CHAPEL Benediction
4:00 pm @CANTERBURY Bible Study
7:00 pm @LANCASTER Adult Choir
9:00 am @TUDOR Women’s Intercessory Prayer Group
7:00 am @WESTMINSTER Men’s Book Club
Liturgical Roles Weekend for June 2nd & 3rd.
MAY 8:30 am Vivian Blake, Stanley Thompson
MAY 8:30 am Meriam Evacula
MAY 8:30 am Jim & Ted McGann, Clyde Ellis
MAY 8:30 am Grace Hornish, Norm Munson
JUNE 8:30 am Mary Lesniak, All Souls
JUNE 5:00 pm Curt Meyer, Msgr. John Mitchell
JUNE 8:00 am Czeslaw Otwiaska & Family, Josephine Miles
10:00 am Bob Cundiff, William Fortin
12:00 pm People of STM, Lara Strzempa
The Parish office will be closed
on Monday, May 28th in
observance of Memorial Day.
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