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ST. THOMAS PRAYER CHAIN

Do you know someone in need of special prayers? The Prayer Chain is always taking requests. Please contact

Debi Banach at 358-2461, Ext. 107.

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND: Kate Schmidt, Ben Canales, Marilyn Brzostowski, Cleta Bustos, Steve Chontos, Elizabeth Stone, Terry Moenter, Carmen Oviedo, Lynn Gerken, Glenda Fassauer, Braxton Sandoval, Cheryle Wayne, Jerry Stone, Jerry Terry, Donna VonOsinski, Sue Bezner, Esther York, Shanna O’Gorman, Mike O’Neill, Angie Van Bakel, Eveline Rivers-McCoy, Mark Ortega, Bill & Marie Hughes, Ray Harmon, Jeannette Kaminski, Mary Maalouf, Emile Jones, Tony Sisneros, Frank Galitski, Mike Hartman, Alice & Ollie Perry, John (Jack) Hoben, Nadine Hadley, Brian Dolan, Robert Mitchell, Charlie Hennessey, Madeline Arrott, LaRuth Haverfield, Dick Wilcox, Nathan Tatum, Avery Blais, Lupita Randon, Carolyn Shoberg, Allen Lamb, Darrell Goodin, Barbara Fowlkes. OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN: Cruz Rey Esparza, Sheldon Fowler, Shelby Lopez, A. J. Serafin, Lee Wingfield, Sean Callahan, Bryan Revell, John Nussbaum, Rachel Nussbaum, Matt Nussbaum, Christopher Schrock, David Oviedo Cantu, Jacob Bitonel, Jason Freeby, Brandon Owens, Jacob Tumbelson, T. J. Pevehouse, Swasey Brown, Cody Keesee.

Prayer Intentions ST. THOMAS MEN’S CLUB: The St. Thomas Men's Club will meet Mon., Aug. 1, at 7:00 p.m., in the Msgr. Tash Hall. All men of the parish are invited. Join us for food, fun, fellowship and service to the parish. All are welcome to pray the rosary with us beforehand at 6:30 in the chapel. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES: The Fall NFP Series for married or engaged couples will be on Aug. 4, Sept. 8, and Oct 6, at 6:30 here at St Thomas. For information on signing up or if you have questions, call Chrissy Acker at 806-654-2057. BISHOP DEFALCO RETREAT CENTER: “Shiraz for a Cause! Join us Aug. 6, in the courtyard at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, for an evening of great Jazz, Food, Wine and Art. Reservations $50 per person. Make reservations online at www.bdrc.org/shiraz, or by calling 806-383-1811. Proceeds benefit the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center.” MISSION ROSARIES: Learn to Make Mission Rosaries: It's not too late to join Our Lady's Rosary Makers on Tues. afternoons from 2:00-3:30 p.m., in the Marian Room at St. Thomas. There is a $5 fee for Adults. Children are welcome but should be accompanied by an adult. We end with a light snack. For more info email sisneros@att.net or call 681-3185.

ST. THOMAS MEN’S CLUB is asking for empty salsa jars. If you have any, please bring them to the church so they can be used for future salsa sales. Thank you in advance.

Budget Actual Variance July 24, 2016 $ 26,831.00 $ 21,430.00 ($ 5,401.00) Month-to-Date $107,324.00 $101,952.42 ($ 5,371.58) “Thus should one regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Now it is of course required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.” ~1 Corinthians 4:1-2

BAPTISM CLASS: If you are new parents and/or sponsors, you are required to attend a Baptism class before the reception of the sacrament. Please call the parish office, 358-2461, to register for the next scheduled class. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: At this time, the hours needing to be filled are Sun., 12:00 a.m., Mon., 11:00 p.m., and Wed., 2:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., Thurs., 2:00 a.m., Fri., 12 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Thank you to all Adorers who have signed up, but we are still in need of full time adorers and substitutes. If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile ministry, call Simon Wright, 806-570-9776.

ST. THOMAS ROSARY GROUP: If you are interested in praying the rosary with a group once a week, you are welcome to join the St. Thomas Rosary Group each Thurs. morning at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel. Afterwards, they meet for some refreshments and fellowship.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers this week

were donated by Scott & Joy Kilian

in memory of Richard M. Blais.

ATTENTION PARISHIONERS! When making payments to United Catholic Appeal, please mail those payments to the Stewardship & Development Office, Diocese of Amarillo, P. O. Box 5644, Amarillo, TX 79117. We receive these payments here at St. Thomas and have to forward them to the Diocese (where the records are kept), thus resulting in the parish paying the postage. Thank you for your cooperation.

ST. THOMAS BRIDGE CLUB: If you and your spouse enjoy card games and fellowship, come join the St. Thomas Bridge Club. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Monthly gatherings are held October through May. For more information, call Alice or Reg Armstrong at 358-3315.

Youth Schedule and Events ACTS AMARILLO invites YOU to join them for a faith-filled week-end this summer that will give you a generous dose of God's grace. Times are as follows: Men's Retreat Aug. 11-14. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! Register today at www.actsamarillo.org. SACRED HEART CHURCH, CANADIAN will be hosting their annual Jamaica to benefit the church on Sat., Aug. 13 at Jones Pavilion, 1101 North 6th Street, Canadian. The Jamaica will run from 11:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m., with a dance scheduled from 8:00 p.m., to 1:00 a.m. There will be kids games, a soccer tournament, food booths and bouncy houses. There will also be a raffle which includes a first prize of a $750 prepaid debit card. Tickets for the raffle are $5.00 each. For additional information or to purchase raffle tickets, please call the Sacred Heart Church parish office at 806-323-6608 or email shcatholic@att.com. RETROUVAILLE: Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend struggling or even heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is designed to help troubles marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust, and commitment that origi-nally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the next program beginning with a weekend on Aug. 19-21, call Paul or Patty Miguel at 806-420-1520, or e-mail us at retrocouple@suddenlink.net or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. ACTS AMARILLO: Come help us Celebrate 15 years of ACTS in AMARILLO & thank Msgr. Waldow for bringing this amazing retreat to our area! Tickets are $150 for an evening of dinner & dancing for 2, on Aug. 27, at the Cornerstone Ranch in Bushland, Texas. To purchase tickets, call Betty Aragon, 655-4345, or visit www.actsamarillo.org/2016-celebrate-fundraiser. TRAINING DAY FOR EVANGELIZING AT CATHOLIC BOOTH- TRI-STATE FAIR: This is an invitation to all who would like to participate in evangelizing outside the Church setting at the Catholic Booth during the Tri-State Fair. Training will be on Sat., Aug. 27, from 9:00 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., Saint Mary's Cathedral Reception Room. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ckcox59@suddenlink.net or leave a message with your name and number at 806-672-3105. The fair dates are Sept. 16-24. You can also participate in this ministry by donating Catholic Bibles, Catechisms (both English and Spanish), and any other religious and devotional articles that can be given away to educate and help people grow in their faith. Thank you. CHRISTIAN HOMES NEEDED: SHARE! your heart and home with an international exchange student! Host families, with or without children, are needed for the 16/17 academic year. You provide a bed, meals, and a caring environment for the boy or girl of your choice. Students attend local high schools. For more information, call Arleen Morley at 806-236-1134 or go to www.sharesouthwest.org. Share is a global, non-profit educational foundation.

High school STAY will be meeting for the last time this week on Wed., Aug. 3, at 7:00 p.m., in The Dwelling. All incoming high

school freshman are invited to come. This will be your first chance to meet our new youth minister!! So come join us for one

last time until school starts!

The S.T.A.Y. in College summer ministry will be meeting tomorrow, Aug. 1, at the Roasters on Soncy at 7:30 p.m., to

continue our book study over Mere Christianity. All college students are invited to join us! Please have read through

Chapter 6 of Book III and be ready to discuss.

Please contact Greg Nagel at nagel.gregory@gmail.com for more information about any of our summer

program and activities.

Around the Diocese

Holy Cross Corner Holy Cross Catholic Academy is excited to welcome Vicki Mueller to our staff. Mrs. Mueller retired from AISD in December, 2015, and is ready to get back into teaching! She was the 2007 AISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, Region 16 Teacher

of the Year and a finalist for Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year. She earned an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership, MA in Educational Administration and an English endorsement for K-9. In addition she is an Abdydos writing trainer and a trainer for “Laying the Foundation” AP strategies. ‘ Thank you, Mrs. Mueller, for choosing HCCA!

BISHOP DEFALCO RETREAT CENTER has an immediate opening for a Hospitality Minister. This part-time position requires evening and weekend work. The Hospitality Minister welcomes guests to the Retreat Center, and makes them feel at home during their stay. To apply, please send resume to general@bdrc.org; or to Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 N. Spring St., Amarillo, TX 79107. For more information, call Linda at 806-383-1811. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL: Know any retired teachers/ educators or anyone who loves teaching? St. Mary’s Cathedral School is looking for a few volunteers for the 2016- 2017 school year to aid our teachers and staff with a gifted & talented and/or tutoring program. The number of hours and days are very flexible. This is a great way to continue sharing your gifts but without all the headaches. Anyone interested please email our Principal, Linda Aranda at aranda@stmarysamarillo.com or call 806-376-9112. RESPECT LIFE: August 3, Marriage on FIRE event – authors of “Marriage 911” Greg and Julie Alexander, founded the Alexan-der house as a response to God in appreciation for having brought them from Crisis to Christ and restoring their troubled relationship. The Alexander’s believe that their goal is to support all couples in developing; thriving and joy-filled relationships. It is only through a change of heart brought about by personal conver-sion that our society will begin to change and be reshaped. One Night Only - Wed., Aug. 3, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Call 806-383-2243, Ext 129, for more information or to sign up.

Around the Diocese

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH STAFF Pastor ………………………………………………………..Rev. John Valdez Deacon ……………………………………………………….Blaine Westlake Deacon ……………………………………………………....... Phillip Whitson Retired Deacon ……………………………………………...….... Jim Brown Retired Deacon …………………………………………….Terry Pevehouse Music Dir./Organist/Choir Master………………………….... Jim Gardner Assistant Music Dir. ……………………………...................Nicole Koetting Youth Director …………………………………………………….Greg Nagel Religious Ed & Adult Faith Formation Director………………Kerry Acker Parish Secretary …………………………………………………..Rita Walker Facility Administrator …………………………………………...Bryan Webb Parish Bookkeeper ………………………………………..Virginia Christian Religious Ed Secretary ………………………………………...Debi Banach Parish Life Coordinator ……………………………………….....Julie Jones Ministry Assistant …………………………………...…Dayamin Winchester Music Secretary ………………………………………………...Judith Tucker Music Assistant …………………………………………Stephanie Gallegos Facility Assistant …………………………………………….....Glen Starcher Facility Assistant ……………………………………………….....Tony Derda Liturgical Environmentalist ……………………………………...Julie Pierce

Liturgy Schedule and Special Mass Intentions:

Monday 8/1 NO MASS

Tuesday 8/2 7:00 AM +Aggie Padilla Joe Schilling Family

Wednesday 8/3

7:00 AM

+Stan Shipp John & Sue Wise

Thursday 8/4 7:00 AM Spec. Int. of Eileen Dolan Pat Stich

Friday 8/5 7:00 AM Spec. int. of Joe & Shari Sullivan Marion Prien

Saturday 8/6 5:00 PM +Wade & Lucy Lanum M/M Robert Parker

Sunday 8/7

7:30 AM +Sullivan & Thole Families Joe Sullivan Family

9:00 AM MEMBERS OF PARISH FAMILY

11:15 AM +Mary Frances Wittebort M/M Robert Parker

Sunday, July 31: Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23/Col 3:1-5, 9-11/Lk 12:13-21 Monday, August 1: Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:13-21 Tuesday, August 2: Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36 Wednesday, August 3: Jer 31:1-7/Mt 15:21-28 Thursday, August 4: Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23 Friday, August 5: Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Mt 16:24-28 Saturday, August 6: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36 Sunday, August 7: Wis 18:6-9/Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Lk 12:32-48

Daily Scripture Readings

Week at a Glance

Attention Catechists: If you plan to continue teaching in the RE program this coming fall or if you are interested in becoming a catechist, please confirm your intentions by the end of July with the new DRE, Kerry Acker, either through email at kacker@stthomasamarillo.org or via phone at 358-2461 ext. 106. You may also contact Debi Banach at 358-2461, ext. 107. RCIA: For those interesting in joining our upcoming RCIA process, mark Tuesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. in the Par-ish Hall on your calendars! RCIA is open to non-baptized persons or to adults seeking to complete the sacraments of initiation. We also are looking for volunteers to help. More information will be forthcoming, so check back! You may also contact the RE office through email: kacker@stthomasamarillo.org or by phone 358-2461 ext.

Adult Faith Formation

AT THE SERVICE OF OTHERS As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 Through Baptism we are each incorporated into the life of Christ. In Confirmation we are called to recognize and celebrate the gifts that God has given us through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Those gifts, given by God, allow us to participate more fully in the life of Christ. With God’s grace and a generous heart, there’s no telling what good might come from God’s gifts used wisely. © Loyola Press

What are the gifts you’ve receive through God’s grace? What are some ways that you use them in service of others?

Religious Education News

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 12:00 a.m. - Contemplative Power Hour - Chapel 6:30 p.m. - STMC - Chapel/Msgr. Tash Hall 7:00 p.m. - S.T.A.Y. in College - The Dwelling

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 8:30 a.m. - Annual Faith Formation Conf. - St. Mary’s Cath. 3:30 p.m. - Confessions - Chapel 4:00 p.m. - Cantor’s Rehearsal - Music Wing

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 NO SCHEDULED PARISH EVENTS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 2:00 p.m. - Mission Rosary Makers - Marian Room 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Gym

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 7:30 a.m. - ACTS Small Group - Library 9:00 a.m. - Community Scripture Study - Parlor 5:30 p.m. - NO CONFESSIONS 6:30 p.m. - Adult Handbells - Music Wing 7:00 p.m. - HS S.T.A.Y. for the Summer - The Dwelling

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 10:00 a.m. - Rosary Group - Chapel 6:30 p.m. - NFP Class - Marian Room 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts Roundtable Meeting - Gym

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS

ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES: CLASS FACILITATOR CLASS SUBSTITUTE

For more information, contact

Dayamin Winchester dwinchester@stthomasamarillo.org

806-358-2461, ext. 123