St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish · 6/18/2006  · Carolyn Lowrie Ray Vogt Glenn Weir St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 e-mail:

Mary Johnson Rosemary Krol Carolyn Lowrie Ray Vogt Glenn Weir

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 e-mail: [email protected] 630 355-8980 (Main Office) Visit us on the internet at www.stapostle.org 630 305-6318 (Religious Education) 630 355-0521 (Facsimilie)

Pastoral Staff — Full Time Rev. Joel Fortier – Pastor, [email protected] Rev. Mark Cote – Associate Pastor, [email protected] Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Assistant Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. – Deacon, ext. 105 Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane – Deacon, ext. 220, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Jim Breen – Deacon, 630-357-4853, [email protected] Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney Deacon, [email protected] Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA ext. 138, [email protected] Gerry Czerak – Business Manager, ext. 106, [email protected] Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, ext. 109, [email protected] Julie Frazier – Liturgy and Music, ext. 111, [email protected] Robert Frazier – Liturgy and Music, ext. 112, [email protected] Ginny Lucado – Director of Outreach, ext. 121, [email protected] Jim Melton – Director of High School Ministry, ext. 123, [email protected] Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, ext. 124 Pauline Vandy – Director of Junior High Youth Ministry, ext. 117, [email protected]

Pastoral Care Staff — Part Time Audrey Casey, BSN, Parish Nurse volunteer, ext 104, [email protected] Susan Kearney, Pastoral Care Assistant volunteer, ext. 124 Felicia Lawlor, M.S., R.N.,Parish Nurse volunteer, ext 104, [email protected]

Support Staff — Full Time Nancy Cirmo – Religious Education Assistant, ext. 118, [email protected] Lori Culberson – Liturgical Assistant, ext. 120, [email protected] Kathy Ferguson - Receptionist, ext. 100, [email protected] Diane McQueen – Parish Assistant, ext. 101, [email protected] Anne Schultz – Outreach & Adult Faith Formation Assistant, ext. 113, [email protected] Angela Tuttle – Liturgy Assistant & Communications Coordinator, ext. 110, [email protected]

Support Staff — Part Time Pat Berkhout – Evening/Saturday Receptionist, ext. 119, [email protected] Marge Coronado – Evening Receptionist, ext. 119, [email protected] Marilyn DeMeo – Database Coordinator (T/Th), ext. 107, [email protected] Jorge Gonzalez – Custodian Louise Leonard - Care Pantry Coordinator, [email protected] Sue Sportiello – Accounts Payable (M/W), ext. 107, [email protected] Ted McKeown - Facility Coordinator, ext. 133, [email protected] Theresa Sheliga – Sacristan Coordinator, ext. 116 Lynne Vehlewald – Librarian, ext. 125, [email protected]

Pastoral Leadership Community Bob Bohanek Ivan Deatsch Pam Foster Guy Francesconi Julee Gard Commission Facilitators Worship Gwen Wells Parish Life Pam Foster Faith Formation Susan Cornell-Ohl Administration Dave Otto Service Phil Meno Stewardship Steve Obendorf Doug & Maureen Johnson

Liturgy Schedule Daily (Monday — Friday) Rosary — 8:10 a.m. Mass — 6:30 & 8:30 a.m. (Saturday) Mass — 8:30 a.m.

Weekend Saturday Vigil — 4:30 p.m. Sunday — 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m., & 12:15 p.m.

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday reconciliation is available after 8:30 a.m. Mass, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., or after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Reconciliation Room of the Chapel. Fr. Joel and Fr. Mark are available during the week by ap-pointment. Communal Penance services are held occasionally throughout the year. Sick and Home Bound Call the Church Office to receive prayer and Eucha-rist from one of the priests or deacons or a Minister of Care. Baptism Baptisms are usually celebrated two Sundays each month at a 1:45 p.m. service. On selected dates, Bap-tisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents are required to attend a two-part awareness and renewal program 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 (must be walking) to four at the 9 & 10:45 a.m. Mass. For more information call the church office.

The unfolding flow of our Liturgical cycle continues with the Feast today of the Body and Blood of Christ, “Corpus Christi”. Flowing from our awareness of God as creator and source of all life and love; with Jesus as the incarnation of that love, and with the full revelation of

the Holy Spirit on Pentecost; cele-brating the unity of the Trinity last Sunday and the Trinitarian life we are all called to share through Bap-tism, today we celebrate how that life and love is a flesh and blood reality manifested, lived, and ex-perienced as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. It is as if the Body and Blood of Christ is assimilated in us through communion, and we, as the

Body of Christ, have the lifeblood of the Holy spirit flowing through us as lifeblood through the cells and veins of our physical bodies. I am sure that is why Fr. Charles took that name when he founded the parish of Corpus Christi after leaving St. Thomas when he went to Carol Stream. He always said he took the spirit of St. Thomas and what he learned and experienced here with him to found the new parish. It is true — the love of God always seeks incarna-tion. And we are the continuing revelation of that incar-nate love of God. What a wonderful sense and identity we have as the Body of Christ, Corpus Christi. So this is really a feast of the Church, of what the great sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ creates and brings about in us. We are happy to let that great sacrament, which feeds and nourishes us, have it’s effect in us. I love being more and more assimilated into the Body of Christ so that we can say with St. Paul, “no longer I, but Christ living in me”. That is a wonderful transformation. It is what the love of God can do in us if we let it. Jesus only needs our “yes”, our Amen, to the Body and Blood of Christ offered to us. And so we say, mind-ful of the whole Body of Christ, Amen! to that reality. Happy Feast Day, O Body of Christ! and to our sis-ter parish in Carol Stream. Love and prayers, P.S. Happy Father’s Day to all our Dad’s! We remember all our Fathers, living and deceased.

Dear Friends,

“We are the continuing

revelation of (the) incarnate love

of God.”

The Body and Blood of Christ

June 18 2006 The cup of salvation I will take up,

and I will call upon the name of the Lord.

— Psalm 116:13

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Worship Commission Peace Mass There will be a “Peace Mass” next Sunday, June 25 at 9 a.m. with prayers for those who suffer from domestic and other types of violence. Our Pax Christi ministry helps to plan these masses three to four times a year. Music Makers Summer Schedule After today, our Big Choir will take a well de-served summer break. They resume singing in Sep-tember, after Labor Day. Many members of the Big Choir also belong to a small music group. Our five small groups (Ensemble, Genesis, Jubilate, Spirit Song, and Sojourners) continue to sing through the summer months. We are so fortunate to have such gifted and dedicated music ministers. A special thanks to all our singers and instrumentalists who give so much of their time and talent throughout the year. They bless us week after week with their spirited singing and music making. Parish Feast Day The liturgical Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle is Monday, July 3. To celebrate our patronal feast we will have an outdoor mass (weather permitting) on Saturday, July 1 at 4:30 p.m. on the Labyrinth. Many people enjoyed this event last year. Consecration “Take this, all of you, and eat it; this is my body which will be given up for you. Take this, all of you, and drink from it,; this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me.” (Eucharistic Prayer) At the heart of the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest says and does what Christ said and did at the Last Supper. The power of Christ’s words and actions, and the power of the Holy Spirit, make present the sacrifice of the cross. The bread appears unchanged, but it is no longer bread; it is the body of Christ. The wine ap-pears unchanged, but it is no longer wine; it is the blood of Christ. The priest shows the consecrated bread or host to the faithful, and after that, he shows the chalice con-taining the blood of Christ. He then cries out: “Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.” All respond with one of several possible acclamations to affirm the real presence of the Lord. Adapted from Father Mark –Daniel Kirby, OCist, PhD. Copyright 2005, Liturgy Training Publications. www.ltp.org. 800 933-1800.

A Blessing for Fathers We bless you and we praise you, God of our fathers! You are the God of Adam, father of the human family. You are the God of Abraham, our father in faith who was ready and willing to give up everything to be faithful to you. You are the God of Isaac, who was born of laughter and old age, and the God of Jacob, whose clever trick gained an inheritance for twelve tribes of sons and daughters. You are the God of Jesse, from whose loins a nation sprang, a sturdy family tree of monarchs, prophets and priests. You are the God and Father of Israel, your child whom you love with all your heart. You are the God of Zechariah, who fathered the Baptist and taught him the Torah, and of Joachim, the grandfather of Jesus. You are the God of Joseph, who loved and raised Jesus as his own. You are the God and Father of Jesus, and our Father in heaven, too: Holy is your Name! We thank you, God, for the gift of our fathers, for grandfathers and godfathers and fathers-in-law, too. Send your Holy Spirit upon our fathers, in whose laps we were cradled, on whose knees we were bounced, by whose hands we were fed, instructed, at times corrected, in whose company we learned to work and play and pray, at whose side we hear your word and celebrate your mysteries. Heal their pains and disappointments. Forgive all that needs to be forgiven. Give to them the good that they have given others. Welcome into your arms those who have died. Fill this world, O God, with a father’s love! We ask this your Son Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray to you as Abba. He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, who is Father of the poor, one God forever and ever. Amen. Copyright © 2002 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; 1-800-933-1800; www.ltp.org. Text by David Philippart. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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Pray For Our Parish For the sick… Norbert Oliver, husband of Dawn Mary Sue Krakora, mother of Julie Dirk Spanton, brother-in-law of Kevin & Sylvia Bauler; Chet Longwell, cousin of Don Wampach;

For the deceased… Fr. Charles Gemskie Rosalind Tanedo, mother of Sandra Grace Igunbor, sister of Esther Tongo George Lutzka, cousin of Nancy Dunn James Testa, father of Carol Naveja Jim Scotty, brother of Pat Geoghegan

Today’s Readings First Reading — This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you (Exodus 24:3-8). Psalm — I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord (Psalm 116). Second Reading — Christ is the mediator of a new covenant (Hebrews 9:11-15). Gospel — This is my body. This is my blood of the covenant (Mark 14:12-16, 22-26). Readings for the Week Mon: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Mt 5:38-42 Tues: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Mt 5:43-48 Wed: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thurs: Sir 48:1-14; Mt 6:7-15 Fri: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sat: Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Sun: Jb 38:1, 8-11; Ps 107; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Mk 4:35-41

God, I praise you, for again you have held true to your promise, and delivered me to the treasure of your life giving presence.

You have taken, blest, broken, and shared in the meal of your covenant with us. You continually sit down with us, and feed us with the gift of yourself.

How I long to share in the banquet of your Kingdom; but until then, may I always take on your form, and be the food and drink that will nourish and satisfy all who long for fulfillment of your Reign.

May I be one with you and all the faithful in the land of the living where your covenant will be complete.

Amen. Adapted from With Every Note I Sing by David Haas, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.

Mass Intentions Monday, June 19 8:30 †Mary Hodgson, by Family †Fr. Charles Gemskie, by Don & Mary Ann Manderscheid Wednesday, June 21 8:30 †Jerry Sleeman, by Julie Anderson Thursday, June 22 8:30 †Robert Boyle, by Family †Alphonse Behna, Nadia Behna Friday, June 23 8:30 †Ersilia Fuerst, by Family †Mary Pratt, by Lee & Anne Gibson Saturday, June 24 8:30 Special Intention for Monte Anderson 60th Birthday, by George & Andrea Shoener 4:30 †JoAnna Vesper, by Mark Vesper †Alvina Rose Herman, by Bill & Joan Rigby Sunday, June 25 7:30 †Deceased Members of 50+ Holding, by 50+ †Robert Miller, by Mary Miller 9:00 †Rosa DeRosa, by Deborah, Paul & Isabella DeRosa †Eleanor Hartmann, by Aloysius & Nanette Wild 10:45 For the People of St. Thomas 12:15 60th Wedding Anniversary of John & Cecilia Castelaz

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Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission

C.A.R.E. CORNER

Many religious institutions today are la-menting the fact that their congregations seem to be shrinking. Not as many people attend week-end services anymore. Even in the Catholic church, it is estimated that only about one-third of Catholics attend Mass on any given weekend. Are we losing our desire for God? Apparently not. Many people today report that they are very “spiritual” as opposed to being “religious.” The new buzzword seems to be “spiritual.” But what exactly does that mean? Let’s start with religion. If someone asked about your religion, you would likely respond that you are Catholic. This means you are a member of the Catholic church. Your belief sys-tem in relationship to God falls primarily into those beliefs purported by the Catholic church. You worship within the framework of the Mass. Your views on worldly matters are likely im-pacted by the religious and social teachings of the Catholic church. So, how does being reli-gious differ from being spiritual? Think about it. And visit us here next week for more reflection.

All Are Welcome Survey Results The results from the All Are Welcome Advisory Committee’s survey administered parish wide the week-end of November 12-23, 2005 followed by the mailed in surveys in January have been tabulated. The majority of the surveys indicated the following accommodations are the most used: handicap parking spaces, new faucets in the restrooms, large print song sheets, handicap designated restrooms, and handicap des-ignated spaces in the church were being used. Under the category of possible additional accommo-dations the participants desired, in order, more desig-nated handicap parking, larger toilet stalls, automatic flushing toilets, smoother entranceways and replacing the sidewalks with closer handicap parking. A number of those polled indicated they have physi-cal challenges in the areas of difficulty walking, poor balance, deafness/hard of hearing, difficulty driving at night and poor circulation in arms, legs. Topics the participants want more information about are support groups, spiritual topics for the physically challenged, computer maintenance, adaptive devices, and employment assistance. Most of the responses were from individuals fifty and over, followed by those 26 to 49 years, then 13-25 and 1-12 years.

“Deep within us all there is an amazing inner sanctuary of the soul, a holy place, a Divine Center, a speaking Voice, to which we may continuously return...it is a light within which illuminates the face of God and casts new shadows and glories upon the faces of people around us. It is a seed stirring to life, if we do not choke it. It is the Shekinah of the soul, the Pres-ence in the midst. Here is the Slumbering Christ, stirring to be awakened, to become the soul we clothe in earthly form and action. And the Light is within us all.”

Edited from Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly Spring is a time of planting seed in anticipation of a bountiful harvest. During Lent, we planted seeds of ser-vice, sacrifice and harmony as we followed the example of Jesus. We were also optimistic that this planting sea-son would bear good fruit for us and for the world. The

voice within calls us out of ourselves and the light within illuminates our way. Are you listening to the murmur of

your inner voice? Can you see the glory on the faces around you? Will you let your Slumbering Christ awaken

and take you on a journey?

Spirit Moments

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Religious Education Registration for Religious Education (Grades Pre–K – 8th) Registration for Religious Education (Pre-K – 8) has begun and will continue through out the month of June. Families currently in the program will receive their packet in the mail the first week of June. New parishioners / participants must pick-up their registra-tion packet during Welcome Sunday registration on June 11 or afterwards in the R.E. Office. There is a $35 deposit per family to help cover the initial costs of books and supplies. Fees are $100 for one child, $155 for two and $200 for families of three or more. Registrations are due July 1. High School Registra-tion, which is a separate packet and fee, will also be mailed to those currently in the program. Please call the Religious Education Office (305-6318) with questions. Religious Medals for Scouts

Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts are invited to begin earning their reli-gious medals this summer and fall. Scouts should purchase the book from the Scout stores now and work to complete the requirements by January 2007. In January, our Dea-cons will meet with scouts to review the material and sign the forms in

their book. This form will be turned in to our Reli-gious Education Office, at which time medals will be ordered from our Diocese. Scouts will receive their medals at a liturgy in February or March of 2007. Contact Patti Dougherty at 355-8980 ext. 109 so that your scout’s name is on the Medal Preparation List or for more information. Congratulations to Nick Caruso for recently receiving the Boy Scout Medal: Light of Christ. Host Families Needed Host families are needed for French students (age 13 – 19). You would host a student for 10 or 20 days in July or August. Please contact parishioner Carmen Scala for more information. .

TREC - High School Youth Ministry We want to say thank you to all of our great dads out there! Come by after Mass (except 12:15) on June 18 for some breakfast! We will accept donations for our Ecuador Mission Trip. Thank you so much to all of you who supported our youth by donating over $1,000 during our Car Wash. We do have some other stuff coming up this summer. Don’t miss the chance to sign up for YLC, our summer conference or Great America. You can get information outside of Jim’s office or check out the web at www.trecministries.org and click on “summer stuff”. Speaking of summer stuff, we are in need of frequent flyer miles for our team of teenagers going to Ecuador. Anybody who has some extra miles who would like to help our teenagers have this life-changing experience can call Jim at 355-8980 X123. Finally, please pray for all of our youth who are leaving for Hopkins Park at 3:00 today as they be-gin their week-long mission trip. Protecting God’s Children Required workshop for those volunteering with children. The “Protecting God’s Children” Program is a very pro-active, positive, professional approach to preventing child sexual abuse. This Program is now part of diocesan policy to establish a “safe environ-ment” for members of our parish. While “Protecting God’s Children” sessions are primarily for all staff and volunteers who work with children, they are also open to any parent or person from the parish who wishes to attend. Volunteers who have not yet taken this one-time workshop may go to www.dioceseofjoliet.org , click on Protecting Chil-dren, then on Workshop Schedule, to find what churches in the area are hosting this required session or contact Patti Dougherty for help or to answer any questions. (355-8980 ext. 109) St. Thomas is hosting this workshop on: Wednesday July 19 9:00 – Noon Saturday September 23 8:30 – 11:30 am. Call St. Thomas’ Main Office to register for the above dates, 355-8980.

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HAITI HI-LIGHTS

Service Commission Outreach

Blood Drive St. Thomas, in association with Heartland Blood Center, will host a Blood Drive, Monday July 10 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Interested donors are asked to call 355-8980 for scheduling. Direct any questions or con-cerns to the Parish Nurse Office at x 104. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, be in good health and feeling well. The donor must weigh 110 pounds or more and not have donated blood within 8 weeks. It is suggested that you will have eaten within four hours of donation. Individual, in-depth screening will take place by the Heartland staff on donation day. Appointments are strongly encouraged. We welcome previous and new donors.

Pastoral Care

Thank you for your Lenten Rice Bowl donations! Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Lenten Rice Bowl collection for Catholic Relief Ser-vices. Your generosity raised over $2,600. 25 % of this amount is returned to St. Thomas to be used lo-cally for those in need through our Care Pantry. Thank you for your continued support.

Market Day Is Here Market Day pick up is Saturday, June 24, 9:30-10:15 a.m. Please pick up a Market Day flyer on your way out of church today or place an internet order at www.MarketDay.com by 12:00 on Wednesday, June 21. Paper orders are due in the collection boxes by 12:00 on Monday June 19. St. Vincent DePaul Clothing Drive It's that time of year again; time for the St Vincent de Paul Clothing drive. Donations are sent to the St Vincent de Paul store in West Chicago and proceeds are given back to the community in the form of rent and utility assistance. Bags will be handed out this weekend and donations collected next weekend June 24/25. Fill the bags with gently used items: clothing, shoes, purses, small appliances, dishes, cookware, lamps, books, towels, bedding, toys, etc If you have large items; please call 630-231-4658 and they will send a truck directly to your home for pick-up. Receipts are always gladly provided.

Haiti Immersion Program — Students from All Saints Academy received an introduction to Haitian food, music, art and language, as well as insights, into village life in Duchity through a program presented by the Twinning Committee in cooperation with Academy Principal Sandy Renehan and her staff. The program included Mass, presided by Father Joel, who also spoke to the students about life in Haiti. During the three-hour program, nine classes visited various stations to learn about such topics as medical needs and school life in Duchity and were exposed to numerous aspects of Haitian culture. As part of a continuing relationship, classrooms at the Academy have sent a letter to a counterpart classrooms in Duchity. The hope is that the relation-ship will continue over the years. Health Care — The Twinning Committee has com-pleted arrangements to provide a continuing medical presence in Duchity by contracting for the services of a doctor who would receive a salary and medical supplies. Church Realization — The Twinning Committee has made the completion of a new church building at Ste. Marie-Madeleine a top priority. At present, committee members are reviewing bids on construc-tion of the next phase of the project. Ste. Marie-Madeleine has grants to cover a portion of the cost. The committee’s capital fund has additional funds available, but donors have designated most of this money for specific church items, such as statuary. The committee is currently exploring with donors the possibility of using some of this money for construc-tion, with the understanding that future funds would be used for the original purposes. Clean Water and Hydroelectric Power — John Ball is working to secure support from Rotary District 6450 for improvement of Duchity water supplies and the construction of a hydroelectric power plant. Duchity Orphanage — A St. Thomas Parish family made a very generous donation to Ertha Papillon to build an orphanage for the 25 children under her care. She now has enough funds to build the orphanage and provide beds and other furnishings.

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

$23,579

$11,176 $2,220

$36,975

$1,652,615 $33,052

93.5 $1,700,000 $1,768,000

Weekly Sunday Offertory (week 50) Envelopes 20,663 Loose 2,916 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 7/1/05 to date: % of Annual Sunday Offertory Goal Sunday Offertory Goal for YTD Goal for Fiscal Year 7/1 to 6/30

Diocesan Appeal Results as of June 6, 2006 Parish Appeal Goal: $142,254 Pledges received at St. Thomas $73,149 % of Goal pledged to date: 51.4% Remaining amount to goal: $69,105

Parish Life Commission

S.A.M. - Single Adult Ministry is a community for all Christian single adults 45 and over. The ministry promotes balance in single life through spiritual, ser-vice and social functions. It offers singles an opportu-nity to celebrate life. Sat, June 17, Spend afternoon and evening at Mille-nium Park in Chicago. See a performance of the Joffrey Ballet. Take the train from Naperville at 12:28 P.M. and then a cab or bus to the park. Bring a chair and/or blanket and a wrap (in case it's cool). For more details call Irene or Lynn .

If you are 50 or over, you are cordially invited to join our group. We always welcome fresh ideas and new friends. Couples and singles are welcome. Upcoming meetings and activities include:

June 21 Monthly Meeting in the Lighthouse.

Wednesday, 7 p.m., Picnic. Club will fur-nish hot dogs and burgers. Hostesses will furnish desserts. Please call Eleanor if planning on attending.

June 25 Mass for Deceased Members of 50 &

Holding. Sunday, 7:30 AM Mass. July 16 7:30 AM—Mass for deceased members. No Monthly meeting in July Aug. 16 Monthly Meeting in the Lighthouse.

Wednesday, 7 PM—Ice Cream Social. August 20 7:30 AM—Mass for deceased members

NOTE: Shirley Mann has agreed to serve as "Sunshine Lady" for the club. Please give Shirley a call if you know of a member who is ill, in the hospital, or in need of some encouragement. There’s no better time than NOW to join 50 and Holding. If interested, call Bill Huff (parishioner). Hope to see you!

2006 Diocesan Annual Appeal Diocese of Joliet

All of us share in the life of the Diocese of Joliet. We are many people, but one Church. If you have not made a gift to the Annual Appeal, please do so today. Your gift will touch many lives. Thank you.

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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

The June St. Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry Meeting will be held on Thursday evening June 29, at 7:00 pm in the Lighthouse. The speaker will be Syndie Cassedy, US OperationsHR Manager for BP’s Refining and Marketing Segment. Ms. Cassedy is an established professional with over twenty years of HR experience. Syndie has worked in HR for four major corporations including BP, Becton Dickinson, Sara Lee and Tenneco. Syndie’s presentation is titled “Reinventing Your Offering”. Syndie will share her more than twenty years experience as an HR professional to explore what we need to do in today’s market place to be able to use the skills that we have and what we need to do to leverage them to fit into to-day’s job needs. Please plan to attend this very informative and exciting presentation by Syndie Cassedy as she shares her experiences about how to “Reinvent” our-selves to meet to needs of today’s job market place.

Did you know you can register for your 2006/2007 ministries online? It's easy as 1-2-3 1. visit www.stapostle.org 2. click on "Login to STA online" and register for a STA account 3. Login with your user name and password, and sign up for your favorite ministries (Details and FAQs can be found on the Login page)

THE WEEK AHEAD... Monday, June 19 9:00am-12:15 p.m. Scripture Safari, Ministry Center 7:00—8:30 p.m. RCIA, Youth Center 7:00—9:15 p.m. ALPHA Facilitators Training, Senior Center 7:15—9:00 p.m. Hispanic Ministry, Meeting Room 2 7:30—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer, Resource Center 7:30—9:00 p.m. Meditation, St. Patrick Chapel 7:30—9:00 p.m. Justice & Peace Meeting, Meeting Room 4 Tuesday, June 20 9:00am-12:15 p.m. Scripture Safari, Ministry Center 6:00—9:30 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:30—9:00 p.m. Marketing Communications, Meeting Room 4 Wednesday, June 21 9:00am-12:15 p.m. Scripture Safari, Ministry Center 6:00—9:00 p.m. 50 & Holding, Lighthouse 7:00—9:00 p.m. Apex, Youth Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. Current Core, Resource Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. St. Thomas Pax Christi Video, Senior Center 7:30—9:00 p.m. Celebration of the Arts, Meeting Room 2 7:30—9:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Meeting Room 4 Thursday, June 22 9:00 am-12:15 p.m. Scripture Safari, Ministry Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. DuPage United—Housing, Senior Center 6:30—8:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Meeting Room 1 7:00—9:00 p.m. DuPage United, Meeting Room 4 7:00—8:00 p.m. Parent/Youth Orientation, Lighthouse 7:30—9:00 p.m. Small Group Baptism Meeting, Senior Center Friday, June 23 9:00—12:15 p.m. Scripture Safari, Ministry Center 9:30—11:30 a.m. Job Ministry, Rectory Basement Saturday, June 24 9:30-10:15 a.m. Market Day Pick-up, Gathering Area 8:30am-12:00 p.m. Bread of Life, Resource Center 8:30—10:30 a.m. Ensemble Rehearsal, Lighthouse 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Christian Fellowship, Resource Center 2:00—5:00 p.m. Asian Ministry, Gym 2:00—4:15 p.m. Library Hours, Library 7:00—11:00 p.m. Show, Gym Sunday, June 25 8:00am—2:00p.m. RCIA, Senior Center 10:00—11:30 a.m. Puppet Practice, Resource Center