OCTOBER 9, 2016 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 215 THOMAS MORE DR. | ELGIN, IL 60123-5054 | (847) 888-1682 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. CONNECT WITH US St Thomas More Catholic Church OUR WEBSITE www.stthomasmorechurch.org ROSARY prayed before the 8:30 am Mass MASS TIMES Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm Weekday: Monday-Friday 8:30 am CONFESSIONS Wednesday 9:00-10:00 am, Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Wednesday, 9:00 am until Benediction, 4:00 pm St. Thomas More Parish
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OCTOBER 9, 2016 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
215 THOMAS MORE DR. | ELGIN, IL 60123-5054 | (847) 888-1682
MISSION STATEMENT As Gospel stewards, grateful for
Assembly #2381, cordially thanks all our well wishers, and those attending the annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner. St. Mary Parish Ministry Center, 11307 Dundee Road in Huntley, just west of the intersection of Dundee and Kreutzer roads, with entrances from both. On Friday, October 14, 2016, fellowship and check in begins at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:00 pm. No tickets will be sold at the door.
TIME, TALENT, TREASURE & NEWS | 3
CATECHIST CORNER
Each year, the Catholic Church in the United States designates the third Sunday in September as “Catechetical Sunday” — a day on which to celebrate and pray for the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel to all people. This year’s theme is “Prayer: The Faith Prayed.”
As a catechist, you are responding to a call to share the gift of faith with others, even as you deepen your own faith. This call may have reached you through your pastor, the director of your parish’s religious education program, or through your role as a Catholic school teacher.
But know that this calling ultimately comes from God whose Holy Spirit inspires and guides you.
If you have felt this calling, this is the time to respond. St. Thomas More is in need of the following positions:
• 10:30am Sunday
- Grade 6 lead teacher
• 10:30am Sunday
- 7th grade co-teacher
St. Thomas More would like to acknowledge outstanding catechesis with the honor of the Bishop O’Neil Award to the following individuals:
• Nancy Weishaar-5th grade,
and 10 years of service
• Indira Merza-7th grade
• Melissa Klawinski-3rd grade
Long-Term certificates will be given to the following catechist:
• 10 years: Lynn Harper,
Nancy Weishaar, Jennifer Garza,
Ernesto Mendoza
• 15 years: Sue Ward, Emma Rafael,
Chet Arciuch
Thank you for your service and dedication to the young disciples of St. Thomas More.
ADULT CONFIRMATION
Many Catholic adults have not yet been confirmed. We will be holding classes for adults who would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation when Bishop Malloy comes to St. Thomas More on November 20, 2016 to celebrate this sacrament. Classes are for adults age 18 and older. Adults will need to provide
their baptism certificate which can be obtained from the parish at which they received that sacrament. Class Dates:
Tuesdays- October 25, November 1, November 8, and
November 15 from 7:00-8:30pm.
There is no fee for this class and all adults are welcome, you do not need to be a parishioner of St. Thomas More parish. Contact Sharon Hall at (847)888-1682 or [email protected] to register for classes and to get more information.
33ND CROP HUNGER WALK
Elgin residents are joining thousands of others across the country for the 2016 CROP Hunger Walk to help end hunger one step at a time. They will re-enact the walk millions make daily for water and food. The
2016 goal is to raise $30,000. There is a two-mile family route. Rest stops are available. Registration & entertainment begins at 1:00 p.m. on October 16, 2016 at Hemmens Plaza. Step off ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m., and welcome back at 4:30 p.m. More information is available to http://www.crophungerwalk.org/elgin
HARMONIES FOR HOPE
A Benefit Concert & Silent Auction to honor Nancy Zeier Lucas on October 22, 2016 from 7:00 pm –11:00 pm at The Elgin Grand Victoria Casino (Fox River Room). An evening filled with live entertainment, dancing, drinks & appetizers. Tickets may be purchased online http://loveyoubunches.mydagsite.com or call Bill Lucas (847)697-3564. Proceeds will go toward Healing Strong & St. Laurence.
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
SEPTEMBER 2016 Stewardship of Treasure……..$79,585 Budget…………………………..$80,000 Variance……………………….-$415
SEPTEMBER 2016 TITHES St. Vincent de Paul received $650 support from the parish. The following organizations received a tithe of $446.50:
• PADS of Elgin
• Christmas Food Baskets
• ECC-Phi Theta Kappa Pantry
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STM FELLOWSHIP CLUB - HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Please join us on Tuesday, October 18th at 12:00 noon in the Chelsea Room for food, games, and lots of fun. Come dressed in a costume or Halloween/Autumn attire.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time "Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine?" Jesus had worked a
miracle of healing for ten people afflicted with leprosy. They had cried out for him to
have pity on them, and he did. But only one member of this group took the time to
return to Jesus, fall at his feet, and thank him. Why?
Perhaps some were so busy rejoicing that they forgot to give thanks. Perhaps others
thought they deserved to be healed and thus did not think in terms of gratitude for
the miracle. Maybe some in the group weren't sure that the healing was going to last. Or, possibly, some of
them were just selfish and lazy. Whatever the case, Jesus affirms the one man who does the right thing: "Stand
up and go; your faith has saved you." Jesus thus establishes this Samaritan man as our example. We too are to
glorify "God in a loud voice" for all that he has done for us.
So, what exactly has God done for us? What are the miracles in our lives that we have failed to notice, to
believe, or to appreciate? Undoubtedly the answers will be different for everyone, with one main exception:
we are all called to give thanks for the gift of life, of course. This is the first miracle God worked on our behalf!
Bringing us into existence to live and love is a gift we might tend to take for granted. But surely, we can be
thankful for more.
We would all do well to reflect on the multitude of God's gifts in our lives. Sometimes we have to pause long
enough to think and recognize those things we should be grateful for. But a little effort in this regard is well worth
it to avoid being like the ungrateful lepers. Instead, may we be the ones who give thanks where thanks is due.
FALL FEST/TURKEY RAFFLE - SATURDAY, NOV. 12
Join us for this school/parish fundraiser. Purchase your tickets now and turn in your stub at the gathering space on October 8th, October 22nd & November 5th. Or you can drop off your ticket stub at the church office, drop it off in the Sunday basket or mail it. Join for food, fellowship and fun on Saturday, November 12, 6:00pm-11:00pm at 1625 Highland Ave, Elgin, IL. Turkeys raffled all night long for $1 per raffle ticket! $5000 cash price –Tickets $10!
ST. CHARLES SINGERS CONCERT
It is our honor to offer discounted tickets to our friends at St. Thomas More Parish for the upcoming St. Charles Singers concert at 4 pm on Sunday, October 16 at St. Mary
Catholic Church in Elgin. The Singers will present Mozart Journey XI, Mannheim and Beyond. A thirty minute pre-concert talk begins one hour before each performance. These enlightening discussions are led by Jonathan Sailor, Professor of Music at Wheaton College. To enjoy a 50% discount on ticket prices visit www.stcharlessingers.com and click the Purchase Tickets window bar. When asked, enter this discount code: F & F
OCTOBER REVERSE COLLECTION
Slips will be handed out on October 15 & 16. Donations will be brought to the church on October 22 & 23rd. Your generous donations will be given to the Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry and St. Vincent De Paul.
Soup Kitchen Could Use:
• Coffee • Powdered Lemonade • Any Kool Aid mix • Marinara Sauce • Mac N’ Cheese • Tubs of Butter • Jewel (or any grocery store) Gift Cards
Thank you all in advance!
PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, OCTOBER 10TH & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21ST!
DIOCESAN MISSION APPEAL
Watch the mail for your envelopes! Collection Weekend is October 22-23, 2016 or donate online at www.rockforddiocese.org.
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PARISH CALENDAR
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LITURGICAL ROLES –WEEKEND OCTOBER 15/16
DATE TIME EVENT
Monday
October 10
- - - - - - - - -
9:00 am
7:00 pm
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
Bible Study
-Westminster Room
Bible Study
-Westminster Room
Tuesday
October 11
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Liturgy –Westminster Room
Bell Choir –Church
St. Vincent de Paul
–St. Laurence
Wednesday
October 12
9:00 am
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
–Chapel
Benediction –Chapel
High School Choir
–Lancaster Room
Bell Choir –Church
RCIA –Chelsea Room
Adult Choir
–Lancaster Room
Thursday
October 13
9:00 am
Intercessory Prayer
–Tudor Room
Friday
October 14
9:15 am
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
Women’s Prayer Group
-Canterbury Room
Blessed -Church
Filipino Choir
–Lancaster Room
Saturday
October 15
7:00 am
Men’s Fellowship
–Tudor Room
After Masses
Next Week
♦ Great Lakes Catholic
Men’s Conference
♦ Reverse Collection
♦ School—Trunk or Treat
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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, October 10
8:30 am Esther Beckert, Joseph Depre
Tuesday, October 11
8:30 am Maynard & Ann Decker
Wednesday, October 12
8:30 am Gerald & Sharon Carter
Thursday, October 13
8:30 am Souls in Purgatory, Rosario Blanco
Friday, October 14
8:30 am Fred Taeyaerts, Frank Ybarra
Saturday, October 15
5:00 pm Joseph Rosinski, Patricia L. Meyers
Sunday, October 16
8:00 am Ross & Patty Ricks
10:00 am People of STM, George Baker
12:00 pm Matthew Lynch, Warren Mogler
Presiders
5:00 pm Father Rich
8:00 am Father Rich
10:00 am Father Rich
12:00 pm Father Rich
Altar Servers
5:00 pm EJ Ave, M Dubanowski, D Lutzow
8:00 am HI Garcia, M Jackson, L Jackson
10:00 am A Meyer, F Thompson, G Thompson
12:00 pm B Lagtapon, E Mendoza, W Skog
Lectors
5:00 pm F Celarek
8:00 am ML Poyer, L Carlsen
10:00 am K Thompson, M Joseph
12:00 pm B Brown
Musicians
5:00 pm K Lockard, M Newton, D Malesky, C Olson
8:00 am T Pobojewski, D Johnson, M Zimmerman, JA Aukofer
10:00 am Adult Choir
12:00 pm J Garza, J Ave, M McCarty, JA Aukofer
Eucharistic Ministers
5:00 pm K Stasukaitis, R Seisser, J Taeyaerts,
E Reckamp, L McEwan, J McCreight, M Suire
8:00 am R Callahan, D Velten, L Becci, L Boehm,
M Beckman, J Roder, J Obenauf
10:00 am A Gaston, L Gaston, D Varley, C Flores, L Asmussen