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SUNDAY • JUNE 5, 2016
Thomas More Saint
215 THOMAS MORE DRIVE • ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60123 w w w . s t t h o m a s m o r e c h u r c h . o r g
Pastor Reverend Richard Rosinski [email protected] Associate Pastor Reverend Louis Tosto [email protected]
Deacons Mr. Bob Newton Mr. Jack Roder Mr. Gregory Stevens
Saint Thomas More Education Center 847.742.3959
Preschool-Grade 8 www.stmcentral.org Mrs. Ann Hawkinson, Principal [email protected]
Religious Ed 847.888.4887 Mrs. Michelle Tack, Director [email protected]
RCIA 847.888.4887 Mrs. Dody Bushbaum, Coordinator [email protected]
Saint Edward Central Catholic H. S. 847.741.7535 355 Locust Street, Elgin www.stedhs.org
Music and Liturgy 847.888.1682 Mrs. Jeanne Anne Aukofer, Director x 12 [email protected]
Evangelization 847.888.1682 Mrs. Sharon Hall, Director x 16 [email protected]
Youth Ministry 847.888.1682 Mrs. Lisa Gaston, Director x 19 [email protected]
Business Office 847.888.1682 Mrs. Olga Pomella, Manager x 13 [email protected]
Parish Office 847.888.1682 Fax 847.888.3198 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm
Mass Schedule Weekend: Saturday 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:00, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm Weekday: Monday-Friday 8:30 am
Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm, Wednesday 9:00-10:00 am or by appointment
Rosary: prayed before the 8:30 am Mass Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday, 9:00 am Benediction, 4:00 pm
MISSION STATEMENT As Gospel stewards, grateful for what God has given,
St. Thomas More Catholic Church community commits itself to the renewal of parish life through evangelization, worship,
outreach to the poor, and community living.
SACRAMENTS
Reconciliation: Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick: By appointment. Baptism: The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the first and third weekends of the month at 1:00 pm or during the 5:00 pm or 12:00 pm Masses. 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 an appointment: 847.888.1682 extension 16. Matrimony: Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance. Couples must meet with a priest to set a date and must participate in a marriage preparation program.
SICK & HOMEBOUND
If you are unable to come to church and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office: 847.888.1682.
N EW S & N O T E S 2
MAGNIFICAT PRAYER BREAKFAST,
A MINISTRY TO CATHOLIC WOMEN.
You will not want to miss this extraordinary breakfast. Our speaker, Linda Couri, is a former Planned Parenthood Counselor who later became a strong advocate for the Pro-Life Movement.
It will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 9am-12:30pm. Seating is at 8:30 am. It will be held in a new venue at D’Andrea Banquets & Conference Center at 4419 North-west Highway in Crystal Lake, IL.
THE HEALING POWER OF GOD’S MERCY
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 7:00-8:00pm Where: St. Mary Catholic Church at 10307 Dundee Road in Huntley, IL. 60142 Cost: No cost to attend. Free will donations will be accepted RSVP: Shirley Allen at 224-654-8596 or [email protected]
Please join us for Dawn Eden’s presentation on healing memories. All adults are welcome. Veterans and people dealing with PTSD will find this presentation especially helpful.
REGISTER NOW! The year of religious education is over and a big thanks to all the volunteers that dedicated their time and talent and sharing their love of Christ with the young disciples of St. Thomas More! Our goal is always to support parents in their role as educators of the faith. God bless you all and may God's love continue to shine on
our faith community. Before the glow of sunshine pulls you outdoors...please take a moment to register for the 2016/17 year. With the addition of extra grade levels on Sunday there will be limits on class sizes -AND if you register by June 1st there is a $20 discount on tuition! NO money is due now- we just need your grade level and session selection. Registration forms can be found on our parish website at www.sthomasmorechurch.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO
2016 ST. THOMAS MORE
GRADUATES!
The following students were scholarship recipients Charlotte Ann Wetzel Scholarship ~ Jlana von Rohr St. Edward High School Scholarship ~ Alex Goto St. Thomas More Scholarship ~ Matthew Brammer:
Alexzander Sebastian Nava Nataniel Warren Frese Carmen Ellouise Zabella Nono Isaiah Pedro Ochoa Hannah Isabell Perkins
We pray for those who are ill:
Marian Asplund, Christine Baczeik, Helen Baier, Gerard Barnicle, Virgil Beard, Margaret Brantley, Gracie Canning, Laura Christenson, Mac Connell, Theresa Cortesi, Milagrof Daquiwag, Edna Enriquez, Federico Enriquez, Enrico Espina, Ed Frederick, James Frederick, Nadine Frett, Mary Fusek, Wilma Gabanit, Patricia Ghilardi, Linda Girardi, Josephine Hanson, Barbara Harrington; Gloria Jean, Gloria Jordan, Dennis Kittler, Karen Kurelo, Carol Legenza, Dennis Lisecki, Reynaldo Mangila, Mike McCall, Eileen Miller, Gloria Neitzel, Bruce Newberg, Tho Nguyen, Marian Peterson, Hannah Perkins, Lisa Pryor, Lutie Regan, Manzella Rocco, Lynn Schmidt, Cindy Schoeps, Diane Schumacher, Frank Scislowski, Dillon Smith, David Snelson, Larry Sorce, Lee Thomas, John Urquhart, Judy VanHaxleden, Dan Weiler, Carolyn Wisniewski, Sharon Wolf
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Bereavement trained volunteers are available to provide spiritual support and comfort to all parishioners. If you would like to be contacted, please call the church office at 847.888.1682.
WORD OF LIFE “When a patient says I don’t want to be a burden, it may really be a question, Am I a burden?...when a patient says I might as well be dead, he may really be saying No one cares about me. Many studies show that assisted suicide requests are almost always for such psychological or social reasons.” “Life Matters: Doctor-Assisted Death”
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Vincentians, in the name of Jesus, strive to comfort, feed, clothe, and assist those in need. We serve in person, keeping all things confidential preserving dignity. ~ 24 hour answering service 847.628.5170. St. Vincent de Paul -National Vehicle Donation Program-call 800-322-8284 or www.svdpusacars.com
BATTERS UP!
St. Vincent de Paul is going to be selling raffle tickets in the gathering space on the weekends
of June 4/5 and 11/12 for the Chicago Cubs vs. the Seattle Mariners on July 31st.
The package includes 4 tickets to the game and a parking pass. This prize is worth over $600 and there will be only 500 tickets printed that will be sold. Please help the Society tend to the needs of the poor on the west side of Elgin through your support of this program.
The tickets are $10 apiece or 3 for $25 and will be sold after all weekend Masses on June 4/5 and 11/12.
Call Ray Callahan at 224-856-7555 with questions.
FUNDRAISER ~ ST. LAURENCE
CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Laurence Catholic Church is holding a fundraiser to pay off their debt. Only 1,000 tickets available! Contact the parish office for more information at 847-468-6900 or stlaurencechurchelgin.com.
Grand Prize =$25,000, Second Place=$5,000 Third Place=$3,000
Cost is $100 per ticket. Thanks in advance for your support!
ANNUAL FLAG DAY
CEREMONY
Who: Mayor Dave Kaptain with the aid of American Legion Post #57 and Boy Scout Troop #128 When: June 14, 2016 at 4:30 pm Where: Veterans Memorial Park On the Fox River north of Gail Borden Library Cost: $5 and bring your lawn chair
TIME, TALENT, TREASURE & NEWS 3
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
FOOD BANK
Thank you for your gift of $475. Your gift helps to provide nutritious food to Food For Greater Elgin, a network partner of Northern Illinois Food bank. Your gift makes a significant difference in the life of a hungry neighbor.
GIVE A PINT- GET A PINT!
On June 6, 2016 St. John Neumann and St. Patrick churches will be
sponsoring their quarterly blood drive in cooperation with Heartland Blood Centers. This drive will take place from 2-7:30 pm at St. John Neumann Church at East Main St. and Kirk Rd. in St. Charles. Contact Shirley Hubbard at 630-513-8998.
Walk-ins welcome. Each donor will receive a pulled pork sandwich and coupon for a pint of Baskin-Robbins ice cream!
WELCOME TO ST. THOMAS MORE!
If you are interested in becoming a member of St. Thomas More, registration forms are available on the bulletin board in the Gathering Space-OR-call the parish office at 847.888.1682 to request a form. Return your registration form via mail or place it in the Sunday collection basket.
LIFE MATTERS
Any woman who is pregnant and in need can turn for help to the pro-life movement. She never has to feel that abortion is an option. People anywhere in the country can find assistance at the following numbers:
The Life Center 847.622.1235 For Post-Abortion Healing Project Rachel 800.593.2273
EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP
There have been many times in the Church where we latch onto trends and movements, attracted by a new concept or idea of how we should practice our faith.
I think back to the 1970s, where art and environment seemed to explode into so many different directions. We were trying out new liturgical music forms, new ways of setting the tone of a worship space, and new prayer experiences we often labeled as "para-liturgical." Even though some will look back with nostalgia or even fondness, a lot of it wasn't very good, for it distracted some from the source and summit of our faith: the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Mass. I mean, how many burlap and felt banners are too many? Some might say, "One!"
Regardless of how one might look back at those days, the reality is that most of it has passed away. It originated from humans and their experiences of the time. It was not some divine revelation of how things should be.
Skeptics will say talk of stewardship in the Church today is really just a trend and it will pass away. In fact, I have been at conferences where presenters have suggested that it is time to leave the term stewardship behind. They think this spirituality has a human origin.
But stewardship is a spirituality that comes out of the parables and the good news of Jesus Christ. It is about more than the simple slogans we have used: The 3 Ts, an Attitude of Gratitude, and Sharing Is Caring. It is about seeing all things as gifts from God, and the use of those gifts for his glory. It is about total surrender to God. It is about a complete lack of attachment to things of this world and the giving of it all for eternal life in the next. It is about being a mature disciple. And you can put THAT on a banner! -LPI publications
SOLE HOPE PROJECT UPDATE The Sole Hope Project cut 120 Pairs of shoes for the children of Uganda with more and more coming in daily!
F O C U S O N T H E W O R D & N EW S 4
10TH SUNDAY IN
ORDINARY TIME
In the very difficult economic times of the last few years, many families found themselves relying on resources that they
had never had to utilize in the past. Some households used their retirement savings or tried to sell their homes after a job loss. Others found themselves grateful for unemployment compensation even if it didn't pay all their bills. Some adult children found it necessary to move back in with their parents, while some families found help from a local food pantry or meal program-maybe one to which in better times they actually made donations.
In Sunday's Gospel, the widow from Nain has lost her only son. In the time of Jesus, this was not only a personal loss filled with grief, but also a devastating economic event. There was no one on whom she could rely for support. With her husband gone and now her only son dead, the woman had nothing. She was in the very worst of straits. That is, until Jesus came along. Suddenly, the widow had renewed hope, as her son was raised up and restored to her. Her life could go on.
The plight of our neighbors in need today is not so different from that of the widow of Nain. While we might want to have Jesus walk into town and give them their house or their job back, we know that isn't going to happen. But that doesn't mean that something can't happen. Indeed, something should! As the followers of Christ today, we are his presence in this world. When there are people suffering, we are the ones called upon to reach out and help. There might be one or the other among us who actually can offer someone a job, but most of us will help in other ways. It can be as simple as buying one extra item every time we go grocery shopping to donate to the local food pantry. We can all help!
FOR OUR CHILDREN Sharing the Gospel Imagine you fell from the jungle gym at the school playground. You would not even need to ask for help. If you were so hurt that you could barely walk or breathe, your teacher would see you and come running. The widow in today's Gospel story did not need to ask Jesus for help. Jesus saw her pain and came running to help her. Jesus sees when you are in pain, too, and he always comes to help you, too. Prayer Jesus, I thank you for raising the widow's son to life. I know that you are with me, too, when I am sad or hurt. Something to Draw Draw a picture of Jesus hugging you when you are sad. Mission for the Week Read Luke 7:11-17 with your family. Think of ways Jesus has helped you through sad times, even if you didn't ask for help.
AN HOUR OF PRAYER FOR HOPE & HEALING Please join us for one hour of intercessory prayer on behalf of those impacted by abortion. Prayer resources will be provided. When: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 6-7 pm Where: St. Patrick Downtown Church, St. Charles-400 Cedar Street Contact: Kathy Berkes/Life & Family Evangelization Office-815-399-4300 x 435
During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, let us join together in praying for all those affected by abortion, so that they may find hope and healing in the merciful Love of God.
“Today too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others. To protect creation, to protect every man and every woman, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is to open up a horizon of hope; it is to let a shaft of light break through the heavy clouds; it is to bring the warmth of hope!” ~ Pope Francis
SPRED MINISTRY ~ 5TH ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER
When: June 18 & 19, 2016 Where: St. Thomas More Gathering Space Contact: Monica Mitchell at 847-888-9608
Need a unique gift for dad while supporting a great ministry this Father’s Day? We can help! The SPRED Ministry at St. Thomas More Parish, which provides religious education to individuals with special needs, will be hosting their 5th Annual Father’s Day Fundraiser selling “Dad’s Root Beer” on June 18th & 19th following all masses. To learn more about this ministry please visit www.SRED.org.
When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her and said to her, "Do not weep." He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted, and he said, "Young man, I tell you, arise!" The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Je-sus gave him to his mother. - Lk 7:13-15
Join High School youth of the St. Thomas More community for Spring Clean Up Day! Help spring clean at your parish and earn service hours while planting flowers, weeding, mulching, and having fun with friends!
When: Saturday, June 11th Time: 9am-1:30pm Where: St. Thomas More Church Meet in Chelsea Room RSVP: Mrs. Gaston at 847-888-1682 ext.19 By Friday, June 3, 2016
Adult supervisors needed! CAN YOU HELP?
Donut breakfast and lunch will be served. In the event of rain, it will be cancelled.
LADIES OF ST. THOMAS MORE
SUMMER READING PROGRAM Join a group or host a group of women and gather to share faith, learn a bit, and have FUN! Books are available for $12 each and can be purchased in the parish office. Contact Sharon Hall for more information at 847-888-1682 or [email protected]
CALLING ALL CATHOLIC SCOUTS Save the date for the 64th Annual Cathoree Camping Weekend held for the first time at Marmion Academy in Aurora, August 26-28th.
Contact Mike Nowak at 847-363-7713 or [email protected] . This fulfills the scout religious award requirement.
P A R I S H & C OMMU N I T Y E V E N T S 5
INVITING ALL YOUNG ADULTS! Join St. Thomas More Young Adult Fellowship and participate in the above fun,
summer programs offered for young adults in the Fox Valley area. All young adults in their 20’s are welcome to join!
FLORES DE MAYO ~ SANTA CRUZAN 2016
Our Filipino American Catholic Communities honored and brought to life the Blessed Mother Mary on May 22nd. The many titles of praise and honor for Mother Mary expressed in our litany of the Holy Rosary have been a source of cultural expression of faith and beautiful teaching experiences in the Philippines.
Monday, June 6 8:30 am Terry Townsend
John & Cathy Schwartz
Tuesday, June 7 8:30 am Dorthy Brkljack
Mary Blake
Wednesday, June 8 8:30 am Rocha-Espino Family
Patricia McGann
Thursday, June 9 8:30 am Souls in Purgatory
Onofra Torreon
Friday, June 10 8:30 am Barbara Chang
Frank Ybarra
Saturday, June 11 5:00 pm James Mueller
Damian Sloan-special intention
Sunday, June 12 8:00 am Joyce Pellicore
Fred Taeyaerts 10:00 am People of St. Thomas More
Josephine Bayona 12:00 pm Anton Mohorich Marilyn Kerber
THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, June 6 7:00 pm Divorce Ministry -Canterbury Room
Tuesday, June 7 7:30 pm Young Adult Ministry -Chelsea Room
Wednesday, June 8 9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration Chapel 4:00 pm Benediction-Chapel 6:30 pm Bible Study
-Westminster Room
Thursday, June 9 9:00 am Intercessory Prayer Group
-Tudor Room
Friday, June 10 9:15 am Women’s Prayer Group
-Canterbury Room
Saturday, June 11 7:00 am Men’s Fellowship-
Canterbury Room 8:00 am Youth Ministry-Chelsea Room
AFTER MASSES NEXT WEEK
St. Vincent de Paul Fund Raiser
WEEKEND: JUNE 11/12 Presiders 5:00 pm Father Louis 8:00 am Father Louis 10:00 am Father Rich 12:00 pm Father Rich Altar Servers 5:00 pm J Glazik, T Jannusch, D Lutzow 8:00 am H I Garcia, M & L Jackson 10:00 am B McKee, M Puchek, M Tendy 12:00 pm H Herrero, M Peebles, C Short Lectors 5:00 pm F Celarek 8:00 am M Aydt, B Martens 10:00 am A Gaston, K Goto 12:00 pm R O’Neil Musicians 5:00 pm T Pobojewski, D Malesky,
C Manheim, J A Aukofer 8:00 am K Davis-Flannery, S Bestler,
J A Aukofer 10:00 am J Garza, J A Aukofer 12:00 pm J Tendy, C Olson Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 pm E Thompson, L McEwan,
M Suire, R Seisser, G McGann, D Schramm, J Taeyaerts
8:00 am B Dombrowski, M Pokorny, M Beyer, B Molitor, L Becci, J Roder, P Lopatowski
10:00 am L Gaston, J Radcliffe, K Mudgett, B Burchill, C Flores, C Puchek, I Janczak, G Stevens, D Varley
12:00 pm M Pechay, S Matson, B Newton
C A L E N D A R S & S C H E D U L E S 6
If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, please call the parish
office to schedule the date and time. The contribution for reserving the
intention of a Mass is $10.00.
Readings for the Week of June 5
Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 1 1-13/Gal 1:11-19/Lk 7:11-17 Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6/Ps 121:1-8 Mt 5:1-12 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16/Ps 4:2-5, 7-8 Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 18:20-39/Ps 16:1-5, 8, 11/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46/Ps 65:10-13 Mt 5:20-26 Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16/Ps 27:7-9, 13-14/Mt 5:27-32 Saturday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 Ps 98:1-6/Mt 5:33-37 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7-10, 13/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 7, 11/Gal 2:16, 19-21 Lk 7:36-8:3 or 7:36-50
