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ST. THOMAS PRAYER CHAIN

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

Debi Banach at 358-2461, Ext. 107.

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

Prayer Intentions ST. THOMAS MEN'S CLUB will meet Mon., July 11, at 7:00 p.m. In Msgr. Tash Hall. All men of the parish are invited. Join us for food, fun, fellowship and service to the parish. All are welcome to pray the rosary with us beforehand at 6:30 in the chapel. A SECOND COLLECTION will be taken at all liturgies next weekend, July 16/17, for the Church in Africa. Please use the envelope provided in your monthly packet. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES: The Fall NFP Series for married or engaged couples will be on Aug. 4, Sept. 8, and Oct 6, at 6:30 here at St Thomas. For information on signing up or if you have questions, call Chrissy Acker at 806-654-2057. MISSION ROSARIES: Learn to Make Mission Rosaries: It's not too late to join Our Lady's Rosary Makers on Tues. afternoons from 2:00-3:30 p.m., in the Marian Room at St. Thomas. There is a $5 fee for Adults. Children are welcome but should be accompanied by an adult. We end with a light snack. For more info email sisneros@att.net or call 681-3185. BISHOP DEFALCO RETREAT CENTER: “Shiraz for a Cause! Join us Aug. 6, in the courtyard at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, for an evening of great Jazz, Food, Wine and Art. Reservations $50 per person. Make reservations online at www.bdrc.org/shiraz, or by calling 806-383-1811. Proceeds benefit the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center.” PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: At this time, the hours needing to be filled are Sun., 12:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., Mon., 11:00 p.m., and Wed., 2:00 a.m., 11:00 p.m. Thank you to all Adorers who have signed up, but we are still in need of substitutes. If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile ministry, call Simon Wright, 806-570-9776. BAPTISM CLASS: If you are new parents and/or sponsors, you are required to attend a Baptism class before the reception of the sacrament. Please call the parish office, 358-2461, to register for the next scheduled class.

Budget Actual Variance July 3, 2016 $ 26,831.00 $26,269.43 ($ 561.57) “In every way, I have shown you that by hard work of that sort we must help the weak, and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus who himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” ~Acts 20:35

ST. THOMAS ROSARY GROUP: If you are interested in praying the rosary with a group once a week, you are welcome to join the St. Thomas Rosary Group each Thurs. morning at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel. Afterwards, they meet in the Parlor for some refreshments and fellowship. ST. THOMAS MEN’S CLUB is asking for empty salsa jars. If you have any, please bring them to the church so they can be used for future salsa sales. Thank you in advance.

ALTAR FLOWERS

The Altar Flowers this week

were donated by Maureen Mack in memory of Leo J. Mack & Kevin J. Mack

ST. THOMAS JOB OPPORTUNITY: St. Thomas Church is seeking a Youth Minister. The Youth Minister will over-see and facilitate youth ministry to approximately 120 youth between 4th and 12th grades and young adults between the ages of 18-30. This full-time, salary compensated position requires night and weekend work. Candidates must be faithful, energetic Catholics in good standing with the Church. All candidates should submit resumes to the Parish Office at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 4100 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX 79109.

Please remember St. Thomas the Apostle Church in your wills, memorials, life insurance, stock, annuity, living trust and other planned gifts.

Thank you.

Youth Schedule and Events RESPECT LIFE: August 3, Marriage on FIRE event – authors of “Marriage 911” Greg and Julie Alexander, founded the Alexan-der house as a response to God in appreciation for having brought them from Crisis to Christ and restoring their troubled relationship. The Alexander’s believe that their goal is to support all couples in developing; thriving and joy-filled relationships. It is only through a change of heart brought about by personal conver-sion that our society will begin to change and be reshaped. One Night Only Wednesday 7 – 9pm Call (806) 383-2243 Ext 129 ACTS AMARILLO invites YOU to join them for a faith-filled week-end this summer that will give you a generous dose of God's grace. Times are as follows: Men's Retreat Aug. 11-14. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! Register today at www.actsamarillo.org. SACRED HEART CHURCH, CANADIAN will be hosting their annual Jamaica to benefit the church on Sat., Aug. 13 at Jones Pavilion, 1101 North 6th Street, Canadian. The Jamaica will run from 11:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m., with a dance scheduled from 8:00 p.m., to 1:00 a.m. There will be kids games, a soccer tournament, food booths and bouncy houses. There will also be a raffle which includes a first prize of a $750 prepaid debit card. Tickets for the raffle are $5.00 each. For additional information or to purchase raffle tickets, please call the Sacred Heart Church parish office at 806-323-6608 or email shcatholic@att.com. ACTS AMARILLO: Come help us Celebrate 15 years of ACTS in AMARILLO & thank Msgr. Waldow for bringing this amazing re-treat to our area! Tickets are $150 for an evening of dinner & dancing for 2, Aug. 27, 2016, at the Cornerstone Ranch in

Bushland, Texas. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.actsamarillo.org/2016-celebrate-fundraiser or from Betty Aragon at the Catholic Student Center in Canyon or call Stacy Wilhelm at (806) 622-2114or Kent Hoelting at 806-679-1725. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP): Learn at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP Interna-tional, www.nfpandmore.org; includes Ecological Breastfeeding (it really can space babies,) a double-check system of fertility awareness, and Catholic teaching that’s easy to understand. Work with a live instructor by e-mail. Completion certificate, $70.00 We are listed at the U.S. Bishops’ website under NFP long distance learning: www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/nfp-distance-learning.cfm. RETROUVAILLE: Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend struggling or even heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is designed to help troubles marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust, and commitment that origi-nally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the next program beginning with a weekend on Aug. 19-21, call Paul or Patty Miguel at 806-420-1520, or e-mail us at retrocouple@suddenlink.net or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

High school STAY will be meeting this week on Wednesday, July 13 at 7 PM in the Dwelling. All incoming high school freshman are

invited to come. Bring your bible and we’ll see you there!

The S.T.A.Y. in College summer ministry will be meeting tomor-row, July 11, as we continue our book study over the C.S. Lewis

classic Mere Christianity. Please bring a copy of the book with you and we’ll see you next Monday!

Please contact Greg Nagel at nagel.gregory@gmail.com

for more information about any of our summer program and activities.

Around the Diocese

Holy Cross Corner

Congratulations to Holy Cross Catholic Academy eighth grader John Reeves who received the Daughters of the American Revolution Award. The medal and certificate given to John recognized that he had fulfilled the qualities of honor, service, courage, leader-ship and patriotism. Great job John!

Go Mustangs!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: St. Mary’s Cathedral School is currently taking applications for a Part-Time (potentially Full-Time) Physical Education Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. SMCS is seeking a passionate P.E. teacher for our school who strives to teach students how to be physically active for a lifetime. We offer an exciting, supportive work environment and are open to all levels of experience. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and must hold a valid teaching certificate with an EC-6 Physical Education endorsement. Or: A non-degreed person may be employed as specified by TCCED, please inquire with the school principal. Interested persons may pick up an application at the school and/or email the following documents Cover Letter, Current Resume, and List of References to Princi-pal, Linda Aranda at aranda@stmarysamarillo.com, or mail to 1200 S. Washington, Amarillo, TX 79102. DOWNTOWN WOMEN’S CENTER has a job opening for a MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR! This is a full-Time, 40 hours per week. High School diploma or GED and one year building maintenance experience or knowledge of trades related to building maintenance and repair required. Please fill out an application at our main DWC office located at 409 S. Monroe; Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm. Ask for Anita Ray, HR Director or Stephanie Goins, Development Director. ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL: Know any retired teachers/ educators or anyone who loves teaching? St. Mary’s Cathedral School is looking for a few volunteers for the 2016- 2017 school year to aid our teachers and staff with a gifted & talented and/or tutoring program. The number of hours and days are very flexible. This is a great way to continue sharing your gifts but without all the headaches. Anyone interested please email our Principal, Linda Aranda at aranda@stmarysamarillo.com or call 806-376-9112.

Around the Diocese

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

Liturgy Schedule and Special Mass Intentions:

Monday 7/11 NO MASS

Tuesday 7/12 7:00 AM +Roman & Perla Saiz Angie Saiz

Wednesday 7/13

7:00 AM

Spec. Int. of Jan McCoy Ray & Marion Prien

Thursday 7/14 7:00 AM +Stan Shipp John & Sue Wise

Friday 7/15 7:00 AM +Ella Mae Sweeney Mary Sweeney

Saturday 7/16 5:00 PM +William Zimmermann Paul & Jenny Harpole

Sunday 7/17

7:30 AM MEMBERS OF PARISH FAMILY

9:00 AM Spec. Int. of Soeurette Cowan Pat Stich

11:15 AM +Hermogenes Gonzalez The Carrizo Family

Daily Scripture Readings Sunday, July 10: Dt 30:10-14/Col 1:15-20/Lk 10:25-37 Monday, July 11: Is 1:10-17/Mt 10:34—11:1 Tuesday, July 12: Is 7:1-9/Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday, July 13: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Mt/11:25-27 Thursday, July 14: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Mt 11:28-30 Friday, July 15: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Mt 12:1-8 Saturday, July 16: Mi 2:1-5/Mt 12:114-21 Sunday, July 17: Gn 18:1-10a/Col 1:24-38/Lk 10:38-42

Week at a Glance

ATTENTION PARENTS OF 2ND GRADERS . . . First Communion pictures can be picked up in the Religious Education Office Mon. through Thurs. between the hours of 9:00 a.m., & 1:00 p.m. ATTENTION PARENTS OF CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES . . . Confirmation certificates can be picked up in the Religious Education Office Mon. through Thurs. between the hours of 9:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.

Adult Faith Formation

GO AND DO LIKEWISE Miss Collins, the dean of students at OlympicHigh School, was past the point of scoldingMatt,thoughshelikedhimverymuch.“Fourdetentionsintwoweeksaretoomany.” Still Matt wouldn’t tell. It was only afterMissCollins went on a morning neighborhood patrolthatshefoundouttherealreasonforMatt’stardi‐ness.Thump, thump, thump, came thewheelchairdownthestairs. ItwasMatt, steadyingShawnettaas he helped lower her down the stairs and thenpushhertothecornerbusstop. “She’s a girl in my parish youth group,” MattexplainedtoMissCollins. There are many ways to describe Matt’s ac‐tions—arandomactofkindness,makingadiffer‐enceonepersonatatime.Jesuswouldunderstand.Whenthe lawyercorrectly identifiedthegoodSa‐maritan as the one who had treated the injuredmanwith compassion, Jesus said simply, “Go anddolikewise”(Luke10:37).Copyright©J.S.PaluchCo.

Religious Education News

MONDAY, JULY 11 12:00 a.m. - Contemplative Power Hour - Chapel 6:30 p.m. - STMC - Chapel/Msgr. Tash Hall 7:00 p.m. - S.T.A.Y. in College - The Dwelling

SATURDAY, JULY 16 3:30 p.m. - Confessions - Chapel 4:00 p.m. - Cantor’s Rehearsal - Music Wing

FRIDAY, JULY 15 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS

TUESDAY, JULY 12 2:00 p.m. - Mission Rosary Makers - Marian Room 6:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Scout Room 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Gym

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 7:30 a.m. - ACTS Small Group - Library 9:00 a.m. - Community Scripture Study - Parlor 5:30 p.m. - Confessions - Chapel 6:30 p.m. - Adult Handbells - Music Wing 7:00 p.m. - HS S.T.A.Y. for the Summer - The Dwelling

THURSDAY, JULY 14 10:00 a.m. - Rosary Group - Chapel 11:30 a.m. - VBS Closing Mass - Church 1:30 p.m. - Focolare Movement - Marian Room 6:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Scout Room 7:00 p.m. - Baptism Class - Church

SUNDAY, JULY 17 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS