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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church . Naperville IL . 630.355.8980 All Saints Catholic Academy . Naperville IL . 630.961.6125 Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop . Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, Auxiliary Bishop . Most Rev. Joseph L. Imesch, Bishop Emeritus Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 30, 2014

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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church . Naperville IL . 630.355.8980 All Saints Catholic Academy . Naperville IL . 630.961.6125

Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet-in-Illinois Most Rev. R. Daniel Conlon, Bishop . Most Rev. Joseph Siegel, Auxiliary Bishop . Most Rev. Joseph L. Imesch, Bishop Emeritus

Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 30, 2014

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*indicates part-time staff

Liana O’Grady (youth rep) Richard Strassburger (chair)

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 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)

Parish Staff Priests Rev. Don E. McLaughlin – Pastor, x102, [email protected] Rev. Rodolphe Arty, C.S.C. – Parochial Vicar, x 103, [email protected] Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Associate, [email protected] Rev. Matt Lorenz – PT Weekend Associate

Permanent Deacons Michael (Kathryn) Barrett – x220, [email protected] Jim (Mary Jo) Breen – 630.357.4853, [email protected] Larry (Susan) Kearney – x225, [email protected] Chuck (Sue) Lane – x220, [email protected] Pat (Mary Jo) Lennon – x220, [email protected]

Liturgy Kate Cuddy – Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, [email protected] Scott Knisley – Asst. Director of Music and Liturgy, x111, [email protected] Lori Culberson – Liturgy Coordinator, x120, [email protected] Theresa Sheliga* – Sacristan Coordinator, x116

Faith Formation Sandy Renehan – Principal at All Saints Catholic Academy 630.961.6125 Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, x109, [email protected] Brett Adams – Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, x117, [email protected] Peggy Goralski – Director of Middle School Faith Formation, x123, [email protected] Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, [email protected] Marge Coronado – Religious Education Assistant, x118, [email protected]

Outreach and Social Justice Michael Ryder – Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, [email protected] Anne Schultz – OSJ Partner, x113, [email protected] Claire Kryczka* – OSJ Financial, x137, [email protected]

Pastoral Care Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. – Faith Community Nurse, x104, [email protected] Rose Grumbine*, R.N., – Faith Community Nurse, x140, [email protected]

Administration Janet Simmons – Finance/Business Officer, x106, [email protected] Diane McQueen – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x101, [email protected] Kathy Ferguson – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x100, [email protected] Angie Tuttle – Bulletin and Web Editor, Liturgy Asst, x110, [email protected] Elizabeth Fisher* – Evening/Saturday Receptionist Mary Wright* – Evening/Saturday Receptionist Mary Derwinski* – Administration Asst, x143, [email protected] Marilyn DeMeo* – Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, [email protected] Bob Hartmann* – Facility Manager, x133, [email protected]

Parish Leadership Community (Parish Pastoral Council) Sam Elston (youth rep) Pam Foster Charlie Haydon

Commission Representatives Gail Jindrich—Worship and Liturgy Chris Baker—Faith and Spiritual Formation Ed Agustin—Service and Outreach Jeff Berta—Stewardship Mike Myers—Finance Council/Administration

Ex-Officio Fr. Dof Arty—Parochial Vicar Fr. Don McLaughlin—Pastor

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

Weekend Saturday Vigil — 4:30 p.m. Sunday — 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday, 9:00 — 5:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Reconciliation is available Saturday, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., in the Reconciliation Room of the Chapel. Our priests are available during the week by appointment. Commu-nal Penance services are held occasionally during the year.

In the Hospital or Home Bound Call the Church Office to receive prayer/Eucharist from a priest, deacon or Minister of Care.

Baptism Baptisms are usually celebrated 2-3 Sundays each month at a 12:30 p.m. service. On selected dates, Baptisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents are required to attend an awareness and renewal evening 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 630.305.6318 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 630.355.8980.

Counseling Service Call Samaritan Interfaith 630.357.2456 or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care 630.355.8980 x 124.

Sunday Nursery Nursery care is available for your child age one (walking) to four at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. For more information call the church office.

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In today’s gospel, St. John records the incident of Jesus healing a man blind since birth. The story is about sight or lack thereof – both physical and spiritual. There are many layers to the significance of this story. The miracle of Jesus giv-ing the man physical sight is the most obvious. But Jesus not only gave the man his physical sight, he helped the man develop a vision of faith. He saw what the religious

leaders of Jesus’ day couldn’t or wouldn’t see, because of their being stuck in the way they’ve always done things (traditions). They lacked insight. This story is a perfect segway to an announcement I want to share with you today…. This June, St. Thomas the Apostle parish was founded 30 years ago. The vision of those founding families, clergy, and staff set the initial mission and goals of St. Thomas. In the succeeding years, others have developed and added to the mission and goals. St. Thomas is what it is today because of all that has been in the past. So to our founding parishioners, clergy and staff, and those who joined along the way to this day, I say thank you. It is now up to you who are part of this parish today to guide the future of St. Thomas. Almost two years into my pastorate here I want to embark us on a journey to vision for the future of St. Thomas. Over the 30 years since the founding of St. Thomas, the demographics of the parish have changed, and I suspect the needs of the parish commu-nity may have changed as well. I want to find out if the direc-tion, mission, ministries and programs we offer are meeting the current needs of our parishioners. I charged the PLC (Parish Leadership Community) to develop a survey to help me, the PLC, Commissions and staff to get a sense of what we are doing well, what needs more attention and emphasis and what we could improve for the future. The survey will be available online beginning the week of April 7 and you have until April 30 to complete it. Hard cop-ies, for those who do not have access or use a computer, will be available in the narthex and gathering area. I am asking all parishioners age 16 and older to complete this brief survey. We will use the information and insights gained to evaluate the current mission statement, goals, ministries and programs of the parish. As we look to the future of St. Thomas, I invite and encourage you to be visionaries. Share with us your hopes and dreams for St. Thomas! Information on how to access the survey will be on the parish website and in the bul-letin next weekend, April 5/6. Let us be grateful for all that has been, and say yes to all that will be. Remember that YOU are St. Thomas and the life, vitality and mission of what St. Thomas will be in the future depends on You!

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2014

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. — Psalm 23:1

Welcome Guests and Visitors! We’re so glad you’re here and invite you to walk the path of faith with us. St. Thomas strives to provide a spiritual home where all are welcome, where the healing, reconciling, liberating love of God is shared by all. We believe the church is the sacrament of God’s saving presence in the world, join us! Would you like to become a Parishioner? Join us Sunday, April 7 in the gym, with donuts anytime between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

From the Pastor’s Desk...

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Worship Commission—Liturgy & Music

Presider’s Schedule April 5/6

4:30 pm – Fr. Don McLaughlin, Deacon Mike Barrett 8:00 am – Fr. Dof Arty, Deacon Larry Kearney 9:30 am – Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld 11:15 am – Fr. Dof Arty 6:00 pm – Fr. Matt Lorenz, Deacon Pat Lennon

Schedule is subject to change. Changes are posted to the St. Thomas website www.stapostle.org

Holy Week Schedule Monday, April 14 7:30 p.m. – Taizé Prayer with RCIA presentation of the Lord’s Prayer

Holy Thursday, April 17 7:30 p.m. – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Foot Washing and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight. Bring bread and wine to be blessed and gifted to another family.

Good Friday, April 18 3:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross. Includes dramatiza-tion, music, prayer, reflections and Veneration of the Cross 7:30 p.m. – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion. The liturgy of Good Friday with a dramatic retelling of the passion, veneration of the cross and Communion

Holy Saturday, April 19 12:00 p.m. – Blessing of Easter Foods 8:00 p.m. – Easter Vigil. This is the pinnacle liturgy of the entire year with Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist for the Elect. Bring bells to ring and take home Easter water.

Easter Sunday, April 20 Masses at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. in the Church, as well as 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the Gym.

A Prayer for Our Parish

Father, open my eyes. I want to see as you see. I want to see clearly, without the cloudiness of prejudice, without the confusion of personal comfort and desire, without the blinding of pride, bitterness, and self-concern.

Let me notice the one who is crying, the one who is hurting, the one who is in need. Let me see, and let me care, and let me move to make a difference, to provide a firm shoulder to lean upon, to give a helping hand, to act in love.

Father, open my eyes. You are light. Your light dispels darkness. You bring sight to the blind and hope to those that are lost. Father, help me see as you see.

Lent Reconciliation St. Thomas will have a Lenten Communal Reconciliation Service on Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. A communal word service will be followed by the opportunity for individual confession with a priest. Has it been a while since you’ve been to the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Do you need a refresher or do you just want the opportunity to understand all that the Sacrament offers? New at St. Thomas this year, you are invited to come to the chapel at 7:00 p.m. for a quick review to prepare for this sacrament.

Holy Week Taize St. Thomas will have Holy Week Taizé Prayer on Monday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse. Taizé prayer, a style of prayer used by the ecumenical reli-gious community from Taizé, France is characterized by a calming, meditative atmosphere, simple sung refrains, scripture readings, ritual action, and vocal and silent prayer. Come center your heart to prepare to celebrate the Holy Week Liturgies.

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday of Lent at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Prayer, response, song, movement, and art will be used to reflect on Jesus’ greatest act of love. Having a simple meal (observing Friday as a day of fasting) and attending this service can be a wonderful Lenten practice.

Easter Flower Fund You are invited to make a donation toward an Easter Lily or flowering plant in recognition of a loved one. You can find an order form outside the general office or at the exits. Fill it out and return to the by April 15. The names of these individuals will be on a display board at the Easter Masses. A suggested donation of $10 should be included.

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Lt. Joseph Zito Joseph Michalowicz Cpt Bradley Crosson

John Osborne Jennifer Slown Pvt. Sonia Carrillo PFC Cody Kolar Lt. Kevin Martin Cpl Aaron Murphy

Matt Nelson Sgt. William Stuart 1st Lt. Chris Turley SPC Zachary Howell Cpt. Mike Reilly

SN Joel Curry STG SN Jeffrey Bates CMDR Brendan Curran Ensign Connor Binnig

Please Pray for our Men and Women Serving in the Military Our parish community would like to recognize and remember the following individuals in prayer:

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooke Sica AB Jon Babiarz, Special Forces Cpt Joseph Bennington (Reserve)

Air Force National Guard Senior Airman Jacob Brancaleon

U.S. Army Cpt. Lynnea Jensen Lt. Alanna Casey Staff Sgt. Aaron Simms PFC Sean Wesley Army Ranger Medic Jeremy See Cpt. Matthew Haselhorst

U.S. Marine Corps Capt Brad Rothman Lt. Colin Miller-Ratcliffes LCpl Brandyn Tagliavia LCpl Oliver Buckley LCpal Tommy Baldacci Col James Arthur Hogberg

U.S. Navy Ensign Jason Coons Alex Metzger Airman Alex Dworak

U.S. Coast Guard

Call the parish office 630.355.8980 to include someone you love in the Military prayer list.

Pray for Our Parish: The sick… Maddy, young friend of Kathy Nagel Justin Nelson, friend of Mike Chuck Nutt, brother-in-law of Ellen & John Keeler Robert Neis, son of Mary Bob Ruoti, father of Kathleen, Joanne, & Rob Nancy Panico, mother of Rose & Glen Marino Bishop Ron Herzog, friend of Don & Betty Wampach and Ed and Jan Olah

The deceased… Jack Friedheim, son of Tom Francis Leonard, father of Frank Carol Rados, wife of Eugene Jerry Marconi, husband of Sharon, friend of Bill & Diane Philos Rich Larsen, cousin of Kathy Ferguson John Zimmer, friend of Chari & Ben Rosales

Parish pictorial directories are available to any parishioner.

Please stop by the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area and pick one up today!

Liturgy Schedule & Mass Intentions Fourth Week of Lent

Monday, March 31, 2014 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am For Safe Travels for Students on Spring Break Tuesday, April 1, 2014 (The Annunciation of the Lord) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am For the Homless Wednesday, April 2, 2014 (Saint Francis of Paola, Hermit) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Sue Malley, by Friends at Pine View Nursing Home Thursday, April 3, 2014 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Salvador Torres, by Claudia Torres & Family Friday, April 4, 2014 (Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Greg Disparte, by The Waite & Disparte Families Saturday, April 5, 2014 (Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest) 8:30am †Bette Zimmerman, by Donnamarie Pierson †Dorothy Papierowicz, by Donnamarie Pierson 4:30pm Vigil: Fifth Sunday of Lent †Stanley Wozniak, by Helen & Tim Swanson †Joanna Vesper, by Mark Vesper Sunday, April 6, 2014 (Fifth Sunday of Lent) 8:00am †Jerry Johnson, by Ann Worden †Tom Fiaush, by Joan Sima 9:30am †Maria Alvarado, by Juan & Adrianne †Fred Tuch, by Florence 11:15am †Ralph Meerman, by Kelly & Leo Marketti †Denny Ives, by The Chew Family 6:00pm For the People of St. Thomas

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Faith and Formation Commission—Adult

We have just completed our Lenten Mission with its focus on the topic of Prayer. We hope you were able to participate in several of the presenta-tions and sessions. Prayer is such a voluminous topic and even our three-day Mission couldn’t cover all types and forms of prayer. We are so for-tunate as Catholic Christians to have such a vast treasure trove of devotions and such a long-standing history of prayer within our Church Lit-urgy and our Christian life of discipleship. Perhaps we take for granted that every time we gather as a community for Mass, we engage in a considerable amount of prayer. And one of the prayer forms regularly incorporated into the Masses comes from the Book of Psalms in our sa-cred Scriptures. But what do we really know about the Psalms? Stay with us for the next few weeks as we dig into some details on who wrote them, when they were written, and how they were used in an-cient times. Praying the Psalms is just one more opportunity to join ourselves into communion with our ancient ancestors in faith, which just happens to include Jesus.

C.A.R.E. CORNER

1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a David’s family did not see leadership potential in him. The Lord says “Not as man sees does God see.” We should not judge others by their appearance but accept them as God’s children. By the way – God sees leader-ship potential in you!

Adult Confirmation Are you a Catholic over the age of 18 who would like to complete the sacraments of initiation? A series of sessions is being offered which will prepare you to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation from the bishop on Sunday, May 4. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from April 8 through 29, from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m., with a mini-retreat on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, April 27 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. If you would like to register or would like more information, please contact Chari Rosales in the Adult Faith Formation Office at 355.8980 x138 or [email protected].

Check out our new diocesan website:

www.dioceseofjoliet.org

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Lent at All Saints — This year, All Saints classes have been following the Gospel of Matthew, which has been their road map as they learn how:

· to deal with temptation · faithfulness can transfigure us · we can hear God’s calling like St. Joseph · through Baptism we are made clean and find sight

Matthew teaches that the very heart and center of the Lenten season is to have a renewed and deepened rela-tionship with God, a God who infinitely loves us de-spite of our failings and shortcomings. Students have learned that finding time for personal prayer is a key element in this renewal process. At All Saints, students will be taking the next three years dur-ing Lent to focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving, respectively. In year one (2014), prayer will be the fo-cus. Through reflection, students have been considering the following questions and ideas:

· Thanking God for being in their lives. · How has God worked through them during each

day? · Have they seen God working through others? · What has this day been for them? · Have they asked God for help throughout the day? · Did they miss an opportunity to do this? · Have they asked God for the help to be the best

person they could be, in all things, in all ways. · Have they given their heart over to God and felt

God’s care and love. A LENTEN PRAYER for 2014 Jesus, you were hurt by people you tried to help. You spoke the truth, but they wouldn’t listen to you But, I know, Jesus, with all my heart that you are Christ. I know that you suffered for my sins. Be with me, and show me how to live with your heart, to speak your truth, to be a disciple of your Kingdom. Amen.

Are you interested in finding out more about All Saints for your preschool through grade 8 student?

• Is your child beginning their preschool experience? All Saints has a number of preschool opportunities for three and four year olds that range from 2 to 5 days per week.

• Is your child making the transition from a preschool or day care environment to kindergarten or 1st grade? All Saints has a full day kindergarten with small class sizes, and extended care available with drop off as early as 7 am and pick up until 6 pm.

• Perhaps your child will be leaving their elementary school for middle school or junior high. This is the perfect time to make the change to All Saints’ Junior High Academy for grades 6-8, especially as your stu-dent begins those important preparatory years toward high school.

Your next step:

1. Visit the All Saints website at www.ascacademy.org to take a virtual tour.

2. Schedule a visit and tour of All Saints by calling the school at (630) 961-6125. Tours are by appointment, either during the school day or after school.

3. Schedule a shadow visit for your student. One of the best ways to see if All Saints may be the place for your child is to have them spend some time with their future classmates. To schedule a shadow visit, please call (630) 961-6125.

Registration forms can be found at the school website, www.ascacademy.org.

News From All Saints Catholic Academy

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Foundations of the Faith St. Thomas is hosting “New Evangelization”, one of six mini courses called Foundations of Faith. This course is an invitation to hear the good news of the Gospel as if for the first time and a call to re-encounter the living Lord in and through the Church.

Session 1: Encountering Christ and Being Sent, will be held April 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Session 2: Proposing and Re-Proposing Christ & Being Sent, will be held April 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The sessions are designed to stand alone and have optional follow up activities and resources. Contact Patti Dougherty in the Faith Formation / Religious Edu-cation Office by March 27 to register for this mini course. 630.355.8980 ext. 109 or [email protected]

Faith and Formation Commission—Youth

? Families: Take some time to discuss and reflect on the readings.

Question of the Week...

How do you see things, when you believe in Jesus?

Living Stations

You are invited…to the moving and prayerful experience of Living Stations. Middle school students will reenact the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 18, at 3:00 p.m. Join the St. Thomas faith community for this special time of prayer, reflection, song, and adoration of the cross.

A few middle school students are still needed for Living Stations. Practices are on Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 6:30. If interested, contact Peggy Goralski at 630.355.8980, Ext. 123 or [email protected].

Stations of the Cross for Families Families are invited to come to church on Wednes-day, April 9 anytime between 4:00 and 5:15 p.m. to walk through The Stations of the Cross. A prayer guide will be available in the Narthex for you to borrow, noting each station with a leader part, followed by a children’s response. Come as a family to read and pray the stations as we approach the most holy week.

Lenten Reconciliation Service Religious Education families…come and experience the abundant mercy of God. A parish reconciliation ser-vice will be held on Monday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m. This is a wonderful way for a family to mark their Lenten journey and to prepare for the celebration of Easter. The evening will consist of song, prayer, Scripture and time for private reconciliation. New this year…you are in-vited to come to the Chapel at 7:00 p.m. for a quick re-view to prepare for the sacrament.

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Middle School Religious Education Class Schedule Because of the parish mission and spring break, there are no middle school RE classes on Monday, March 31 and Saturday, April 5. Enjoy the break!

Thank You On March 20, St. Thomas middle school students, friends, and family members met at Feed My Starving Children and helped to pack 13,200 meals. And on March 22, middle school students spent the morning at St. Patrick’s Residence. Students helped residents get to the chapel for mass, served coffee and cookies at the social, and vis-ited with residents. Thank you so much for sharing your time, being the hands and feet of Christ and spreading joy along the way.

Serving in the Name of St. Thomas The St. Thomas Just5Days team of 17 mid-dle school students is looking forward to their week of service in Davenport, Iowa which will take place June 16 through 20. Keep this trip in your prayers…that their experience will be marked by joy and hope, that their service to those in need will be fruitful, and that they will grow in knowledge and faith through the ex-perience.

Chaperones Still Needed Adult chaperones are still needed for the Just5Days middle school mission trip to Daven-port, Iowa from June 16-20. If interested, con-tact Peggy Goralski at [email protected] or 630.355.8980x123

Youth Ministry Corner

This time of year, I’m thankful I’m not in a profession where predicting outcomes of sporting events is important. My March madness college basketball brackets are showing more red scribbles than yellow highlights. However, there is something liberating about having your bracket completely busted. You no longer care about your predictions or picking the powerhouse who will eventually become the champion. You become free to cheer like crazy for the underdog. I’m not sure what about that process is so satisfying. Per-haps it’s that God makes it clear throughout the Bible that He appreciates a good underdog story too. In today’s first reading we hear about David, before anyone knew there was anything special about him. A young shepherd boy whose own father didn’t even think to bring him before Samuel, but became the one God wanted Samuel to anoint, and “from that day on, the spirit of the Lord rushed upon David,” (1 Samuel 16:13). There are countless stories in the Bible where it becomes clear that, “Not as man sees does God see,” (1 Samuel 16:7). Fast forward to today’s Gospel story. We hear a long and detailed account from John about a blind man whom Jesus healed, and all the backlash and debate that followed. One interesting layer to this story is that it starts with the societal assumption that the man’s blindness was somehow the result of his or his parents’ sin. Jesus makes it very clear, however, that “Neither he nor his parents sinned; [but he was blind] so that the works of God might be made visible through him,” [John 9:3]. Don’t we often fall victim to the same assumption? We believe if we’re nice and good God will reward us, but if we mess up and turn away we’ll be forced to suffer punishment or hardship, or worse yet, somehow lose God’s acceptance and approval. Jesus makes it clear that the brokenness and suffer-ing and pain in our world are not an equal pendulum swing for our misdeeds. Rather, they can be incredible opportunities for God’s grace and mercy, and thus, be catalysts for a deeper connection to God than we ever thought possible! Look no further than the end of the story, when the blind man, after having been thrown out of the synagogue, recognizes Jesus for who he truly is, and is swept up in worship of him. Our good deeds and kindness towards others should be an outward sign of the fact that we have experienced God’s love, mercy and forgiveness, and not the other way around! Last weekend, over 50 high school teens participated in one of our LIFE retreats, and had this same opportunity of encoun-ter and conversion. Please keep them, and all the youth of the parish in your prayers, as they have just begun this challenging journey of living out their faith in the “real world”, which of-ten doesn’t see and value them as God does. Peace & Prayers, Brett

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Service Commission—Outreach & Social Justice Parish Lenten Project — Raise the Roof Goal: $10,000 Raised to date: $2,183

Pick up a Raise the Roof box after Mass. Save your change during Lent and help Raise the Roof. Please return the boxes throughout Lent and dump the change in the collection jars so we can watch our progress. All boxes should be returned by Holy Thursday, April 17. The St. Thomas Haiti Twinning Parish of Ste. Marie-Madeleine is

enlarging a parish elementary school in the village of Duchity, Haiti. Next year there will be three grades, but the classroom for the third grade does not have a roof. The rest of the structure is there. In fact, the building has three classrooms in need of a roof. The parents are paying ALL the operational costs for the school. They are making sacrifices and taking responsi-bility for their children’s education. This year’s St. Thomas Parish Lenten Project is to “Raise the Roof” to empower their continued support of their children’s quality education.

40 Days for Life It’s not too late this Lent to make your presence known. Recognizing that “with God, all things are pos-sible,” the St. Thomas Pro-Life Ministry is inviting the community to join with hundreds of other cities for this Lent's global 40 Days for Life. Stand for life during a 40-day peaceful public wit-ness outside the local Planned Parenthood Clinic 3051 E. New York Street, Aurora. To sign up, contact Mary Ellen ([email protected]).

Parishioner in need of Car St. Thomas Cares is aware of a parishioner in need of a serviceable vehicle in order to work. If you are con-sidering purchasing a new car or have an “extra” car, consider donating your older car. It will qualify as a charitable donation for income tax purposes. The vehicle doesn’t need to be in perfect condition. The car will be inspected and any necessary repairs will be funded by St. Thomas Cares. Contact Mike in the Outreach and Social Justice Office 630.355.8980, x121 or [email protected] if you have a car to donate or have any questions.

Caring is thinking with your heart!

• Pasta Sauce • Pasta • Canned Fruit

April Food Collection Next Weekend April 5 and 6

Items especially needed are:

If you can’t bring food to Mass next weekend, bring it when convenient… just leave it outside the

Outreach Office or in the Gathering Area.

APRIL KIDSKARE Help with yard work

to earn a jar of jelly to bring to the altar when you come to church Saturday or Sunday.

Thank You!

As part of your offering, please bring your gift of food to the altar when the gifts of bread and wine are brought forward.

• Ramen Noodles • Peanut Butter • Jelly • Toilet Paper

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This is a Social Justice Weekend Catholic Social Teaching “Rights & Responsibilities” The Catholic tradition teaches that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met. Therefore, every person has a fundamental right to life and a right to those things required for hu-man decency. Corresponding to these rights are duties and responsibilities – to one another, to our families, and to the larger society.

— US Conference of Catholic Bishops We have rights and we have duties and responsibili-ties to one another, to our families, and to the larger Society. For the last three decades, Illinois legislators for the political party in power at the time have created districts that ensure their re-election by drawing their own maps behind closed doors. The result is that 98% of elections for the Illinois legislature are won by the incumbent. The legislature could change this process – but they haven’t – and they won’t. Is it in the interest of the larger society to eliminate this practice? The Independent MAPS Amendment to the Illinois Constitution would do that. Please educate yourself on the issue. If you are in agreement, you have the opportunity next weekend to sign a petition to get the Independent Map Amendment on the November ballot. The complete amendment can be found on the St. Thomas Website (www.stapostle.org) and type “Independent Map” in the Search Window. More infor-mation can be found on www.Independentmaps.org

Hesed House PADS Champions of Hope Nourish the Heart Breakfast The St. Thomas Hesed House ministry volunteers at Hesed House on the first Thursday of every month. Pa-rishioner Carol Ball is on the Board of Directors. Hesed House PADS will host their annual breakfast on Wednesday, April 2, at the Stonebridge Country Club (2705 Stonebridge Blvd, Aurora). Program begins promptly at 7:00 a.m. and will finish by 8:30. Come and meet the new Executive Director, Michael Cobb. For reservations ($35/person), call 630.914.6428, or email [email protected].

DuPage United Announces Career Connect Metro West St. Thomas is a founding member of DuPage United

For three years, DuPage United has been listening to concerns about jobs in this economy and has been do-ing research. They identified a “jobs gap” with excel-lent manufacturing jobs going unfilled for lack of quali-fied candidates. They worked in the public arena to de-fine and gain commitment for a solution. At the March 20 Delegate Assembly, DuPage United announced the formation of Career Connect Metro West. County Board Chairman Dan Cronin was there to pledge his support for $200,000 in seed money for Career Con-nect. Tom Weindorf was the DuPage United leader on the jobs issue. The following is an excerpt from his talk at the Delegate Assembly.

Job seekers didn’t know these skilled manufacturing jobs existed, that they paid well, and that they were modern, high tech, and clean jobs with a future ca-reer path … desirable living wage jobs with benefits. When they did know about them, they either couldn’t afford the time or the money to get the training.

Our answer is a new organization to recruit quali-fied people for manufacturing jobs. It will connect job seekers to a pathway that will train and place these people in these good jobs. Tonight, we are proud to officially announce the founding of Career Connect Metro West. DuPage United will use its strong relationships in the community to help this new non-profit be successful.

Two important organizations have agreed to work with Career Connect to complete the picture. They are the Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) and the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing (AIM). So now the picture is complete: Career Connect will recruit – JARC will train – and AIM will find jobs and place trainees into these good jobs. We need each other to make this work … and complete the path. Together, we are the Metro West Manufactur-ing Workforce Collaborative.

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Service Commission — Pastoral Care

Resources

If you want a St. Thomas Minister of Care to visit while in the hospital, please call

the Pastoral Care office 630.355.8980 x 124.

Counseling Service Call Samaritan Interfaith, 630.357.2456

or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care, 630.355.8980 x 124.

1. Gathering Area 2. Church 3. Lighthouse Entrance Wall 4. Rectory Basement

A.E.D. LOCATIONS Automatic External Defibrillator

All Are Welcome for the St. Thomas Blood Pressure Screenings The Health Ministry Nurses are available after the 4:30 p.m. Saturday Mass and the 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 Sunday Masses next weekend for Blood Pressure Screening and Education. The screening site is the Deacon’s office, the first office left as you exit the Church (West Wing). All health conscious and curious individuals are wel-come to visit the nurses. No appointment or doctor’s order needed. Call your Parish Nurses at 630.355.8980 x 104 or 140 with questions, concerns, or to schedule another time.

NAMI Family Support Group Important Update!

The NAMI DuPAGE Family Support Group, which is held the first and third Monday evening of each month, will now meet at a new location, beginning February 17:

Linden Oaks Outpatient Center, Room 207 1335 North Mill Street, Naperville 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Dear Felicia and Prayer Shawl Weavers, When we chose the lovely blue prayer shawl last Sunday for my husband’s dying sister, Judy, we had no idea the impact it would have. Let me share the story with you. Sunday, my husband brought the prayer shawl to St. Matt’s in Park Ridge where Judy has lived for 3 years. He put it on her and the family admired it an appreci-ated it. Monday, as Judy was in her last hour, I put the shawl across her chest. It framed her face so beauti-fully and some commented that Judy often wore blue as it was her favorite color. Her son and daughter snug-gled up next to their mom and rested on the shawl. It was a comfort to them during a very difficult time. A while after Judy died when her body was being prepared to be removed, her son Dan (40) removed the shawl from Judy and put it on himself. He not only wore it on Monday, at the nursing home but Wednesday PM over his suit for the wake and Thursday AM over his suit for the funeral Mass and luncheon. As he was leaving town Thursday evening to fly back to Denver, guess what he was STILL wearing!! For the wake service, Dan temporarily took off the prayer shawl and suggested we pass it around our fam-ily circle. When the shawl got to each person, we held it or put it on and shared a story about Judy or something we appreciated about her. It was lovely to held and cherish, especially for those of us who had been there at the time of her death and wearing the shawl. Dan is pleased with the shawl and has formed an attachment to it because of the deep connection to his dear mom who wore it in her final hours. We originally took it for Judy and little did we know it would be of benefit to her, to her son, and to our entire family. Thank you to all of the Prayer Shawl Weavers for such an important ministry in our faith community.

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Stewardship

Today’s Readings First Reading — As the prophet Samuel anointed David with oil, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David (1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a). Psalm — The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23). Second Reading — You who were once darkness are now light in the Lord (Ephesians 5:8-14). Gospel — The man who had been blind from birth pro-claimed: The one called Jesus made clay with his saliva, anointed my eyes with it, and told me to wash (John 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings for the Week Mon: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tues: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wed: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thurs: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Fri: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Sat: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sun: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts...

Weekly Sunday Offertory March 23, 2014 Sunday Collection Offering Automatic Direct Debit (5th & 20th each month) 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 to date: Offertory Goal Year to Date Over/short of goal to date: Goal for Fiscal Year 7/1 to 6/30 Remaining for Fiscal Year goal Diocesan Appeal 2014 Parish Appeal Goal: Pledges Received: % of Goal pledged to date: Remaining amount to goal Number of Appeal Donors:

$18,735 $25,444

$4,432

$48,611

$1,351,156

$35,557 $1,350,824

$332 $1,848,500

$497,344

$139,729 $85,377

61.10 $54,352

433

Thanks to everyone who made an extra gift to help with our snow plow bills, which were about twice the amount in the budget. Our Sun-day collection is on target of goal so far this year.

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal 2014 Our 2014 Diocesan Appeal has begun! If you have not made your contribution to the 2014 Catholic Ministries Appeal, please consider doing so.

One pledge can make a difference, especially when combined with all of the other pledges made throughout the diocese. Please prayerfully consider providing your financial support to this Appeal. You can and will make a difference.

After our parish exceeds its CMAA goal, 60% of any additional funds are returned for use in our parish.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response!

We are modeled after God—in God’s image. This means that God’s ways

of relating to the creation is a design for our roles of relating to

the Earth and its systems.

Luke Gasho in Creation Care: Keepers of the Earth

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Administration Commission St. Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry

April Keynote Speaker Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.

"6 Secrets to a More Powerful YOU!" Interactive Workshop - Kathy Regganie

Six Secrets to a More Powerful You gives you tools needed to release stress and align with your truth so you can live in peace and harmony with self. When align-ment with truth is achieved, greater potential flows, dreams manifest and peace and balance are inevitable. Learn new skills, concepts and tools to help yourself and loved ones achieve a more powerful YOU! BY THE END OF THE SESSION YOU WILL:

Harness the energy you live in and be proactive with the knowledge of energy so that you can easily release what holds you back.

Discover healthy boundaries and the importance of balance. Leave with the knowledge to own your boundaries so that daily stress can melt away for a more peaceful existence.

Use honesty with self and create a winning attitude to maintain personal harmony and keep safe boundaries with others.

Receive the knowledge to maintain high energy and establish integrity with self so that you can be in well-ness and share that with others.

Discover the power of harmonious thoughts and reflect on what you already have so that you can manifest your dreams in your perfect way.

Create a blueprint to incorporate energy practice into daily life so that you can live in peace & harmony with self and watch dreams manifest.

Kathy Regganie is a successful mentor, coach and speaker. She helps individuals achieve the goals and dreams they have always desired. She does this by utiliz-ing creative healing techniques and coaching so that greater success and fulfillment are achieved. The result is more freedom to live in a happier, healthier existence.

Fri, Apr 4, 9:30 am: Pamela Marte, a Certified Professional Career Coach, will share her 26+ years of experience to help maximize the impressions you make and how to stand out from the crowd in her presentation, “Creating Your Personal Brand”, linking: appearance and the other’s perception, behavior and communication, attitude and actions. An outstanding interactive presentation.

Fri, Apr 11, 9:30 am: Rich Becker presents "Networking For Suc-cess: Overcome Your Fears". Ever wonder what it takes to get that key connection to your next employer? Over 85% of job landings come from networking. Learn how to network most effectively. Rich is a business owner and professional business coach, helping busi-ness owners achieve their goals and dreams.

THE WEEK AHEAD…

Monday, Mar. 31 9:15—10:15 a.m. Walking Ministry, Gym 7:00—9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym Tuesday, Apr. 1 10:00—11:00 a.m. Care Pantry & Blood Pressure Screening, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Voices of Faith, Church 7:00—9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Lounge . Wednesday, Apr. 2 9:15—10:15 a.m. Walking Ministry, Gym 5:30—6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Practice, Church 7:00—9:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul, Senior Center 7:30—9:30 p.m. Elias Rehearsal, Church Thursday, Apr. 3 9:15—11:15 a.m. Spread the Word Bible Study, Senior Center 9:15—10:15 a.m. Walking Ministry, Gym 6:00—7:00 p.m. Journey Praise, Church 7:30—9:00 p.m. Jubilate Rehearsal, Church 7:30—9:00 p.m. Spread the Word Bible Sturdy, Senior Center Friday, Apr. 4 9:00am-5:00 p.m. Adoration, Chapel 9:15am-12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym 7:30—8:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, Apr. 5 7:30 am—1:00 p.m. Pancake Breakfast, Gym 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Saturday Sharing, Cana 10:00am-12:00 p.m. Wedding Music/Liturgy Workshop, Church 5:30—6:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Deacon’s Office 4:30—6:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive, Outside Sunday, Apr. 6 8:00—11:00 a.m. RCIA, Senior Center 8:00am-1:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive, Outside 9:00am-1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Deacon’s Office 10:45 am—Noon Choir Rehearsal, Lighthouse 8:30am-12:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children, Ministry Center 9:30am-12:15 p. m. Sunday Nursery

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