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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church . Naperville IL . 630.355.8980 . Epiphany of the Lord 1.3.10 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 Sacrament of Reconciliation Rev. Joel Fortier – Pastor, [email protected] Reconciliation is available Saturday, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Rev. Rodolphe Arty, Associate Pastor, x 103, [email protected] or after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Reconciliation Room Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Assistant of the Chapel. Fr. Joel is available during the week by Rev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. – Deacon, x105 appointment. Communal Penance services are held Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane – Deacon, x220, [email protected] occasionally throughout the year. Rev. Mr. Jim Breen – Deacon, 630.357.4853, [email protected] Sick and Home Bound Rev. Mr. Larry Kearney – Deacon, x225, [email protected] Call the Church Office to receive prayer/Eucharist Rev. Mr. Michael Barrett – Deacon , x220, [email protected] from a priest, deacon or Minister of Care. Liturgy Baptism Kate Cuddy – Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, [email protected] Baptisms are usually celebrated 2-3 Sundays each Lori Culberson – Liturgy Coordinator, x120, [email protected] month at a 12:30 p.m. service. On selected dates, Angie Tuttle – Liturgy Office Assistant, x110, [email protected] Baptisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents Benjamin Horvat* – Asst. Director of Music, x 111, [email protected] are required to attend an awareness and renewal Jessi Allured* – Asst. Director of Music, x111, [email protected] evening prior to the Baptism. Call the Church Office Theresa Sheliga* – Sacristan Coordinator, x116 a few months in advance to make arrangements. Faith Formation Matrimony Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, [email protected] A couple planning on being married at St. Thomas Kevin Pranaitis – Director of High School Youth Ministry, x123, [email protected] should contact the church six months in advance. Brett Adams – Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation, x117, One year is preferred. Either the bride or groom, badams @stapostle.org or their parents, must be a registered parishioner Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, x109, [email protected] for at least three months prior to calling to set a date. Nancy Cirmo – Religious Education Assistant, x118, [email protected] Marge Coronado – Religious Education Assistant, x219, [email protected] Religious Education Anne Schultz – Adult Faith Formation Assistant, x113, [email protected] Call the 305-6318 to register. Lynne Vehlewald* – Librarian, x125, [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Outreach and Social Justice Any person wanting to learn more about the Catholic Michael Ryder – Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, [email protected] Faith, or to join our Catholic community should call Anne Schultz – OSJ Partner, x113, [email protected] the church at 355-8980. Sally Meno* – OSJ Financial, [email protected] Counseling Service Pastoral Care Call Samarian Interfaith 357-2456 or Jan Olah, Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Pastoral Care 355-8980 x 124. Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. – Faith Community Nurse, x104, [email protected] Sunday Nursery Rose Grumbine*, R.N., – Faith Community Nurse, x104, [email protected] Nursery care is available for your child age one Administration (walking) to four at the 9 & 10:45 a.m. Mass. Janet Simmons – Finance/Business Officer, x106, [email protected] For more information call the church office. Diane McQueen – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x101, [email protected] Kathy Ferguson – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x100, [email protected] Marilyn DeMeo* – Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, [email protected] Pat Berkhout – Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, [email protected] Liturgy Schedule Angie Tuttle – Bulletin Editor, Graphic Design, x110, [email protected] Susan Francesconi* – Communications Coordinator, x108, [email protected] Daily Ted McKeown* – Facility Coordinator, x133, [email protected] (Monday — Friday) Jorge Gonzalez* – Custodian Communion Service — 6:30 a.m. Pastoral Leadership Community Rosary — 8:10 a.m. John Ball John Lawlor Mass — 8:30 a.m. Christine Berta 579.4294 Dan O’Grady 922.1334 (Saturday) Julee Gard Communion Service — 8:30 a.m. Steven Grumbine 375.0126 Commission Facilitators Weekend Worship Josh Goralski 357.7671 Saturday Vigil — 4:30 p.m. Parish Life Sunday — 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m., Faith Formation Chris Baker 548.1733 and 6:30 p.m. Elaine Scutti 904.1272 Administration Dave Otto 717.6635 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Service Carol Healy 961.0942 every first Friday, 9:00 — 9:30 a.m. *indicates part-time staff Dear Friends, With the Feast of the Epiphany today, we begin a series of epiphanies or manifestations of Christ — the beginning revelation or Epiphany of Christ’s glory. The joyful thing is that the glory of Christ continues to be revealed in us. Just as Mary heard and received the Word of God’s love and was the first one to carry the gospel, so “ The glory now we who have heard and received the Word of God’s of Christ love, carry it in us. continues to be As we live, speak and revealed in us.” carry the Word of God’s love to one another and to the world, we continue the manifestation and incarna- tion of God’s love in our world. So this feast of the Epiphany is the beginning of the process we now continue in our own lives, of incarnating The Epiphany God’s love and being the light of the world. We do that, of course, by the witness of our lives of the Lord lived in love and service of God’s people just as January 3, 2010 Jesus did. Isn’t it wonderful that we are caught They opened their treasures and offered up in the same process of glorification and that him gifts of gold, frankincense we share the mission and ministry of Jesus. and myrrh. We continue to celebrate who we are as we enter 2010 and we continue to journey together, — Matthew 2:11b following Christ’s direction. Through this new year, may you feel the joy of God’s transform- ing love revealing more and more to you and to Welcome Guests and Visitors! the world who you truly are. We celebrate the feast of lights today by letting the light of God’s We’re so glad you’re here and invite you to walk love shine in us and here in the faith community the path to faith with us. The community of of St. Thomas. Happy Feast Day — Happy St. Thomas strives to grow closer to Christ in all Epiphany! that we do. We care for one another and together with Christ, we are Companions on the Journey. Love, Would you like to become a Parishioner? Join us at Welcome Sunday after the following Masses: Sunday, January 10, 7:30, 9:00 and 10:45am in the gym with Donuts Worship Commission Christmas Tree Help Needed! Come help up take down the beautiful decorations. Many hands make for EASY work! We will gather around 6:00 pm January 11. We had many 20+C+M+B+10 hands last year and had it completed in under an hour. Epiphany, New Year and The Christmas Season Blessing of the Home In our Roman Catholic tradition Christmas There is a custom of blessing the doors of one’s lasts much more than a day or a week. We cele- home on Epiphany. The following ritual and prayers brate a full season from December 24 until the could be used to mark this occasion: Liturgy of the Baptism of the Lord January 10. Gather at the main door of your home. This year our Christmas season is almost 3 weeks Read Matthew 2:1-12 or Matthew 28:16-20 long. The wisdom of the church allows us to sa- Write above your door (with chalk): vor, over these days, the saving mystery of Jesus 20 + C + M + B + 10 incarnation and the many manifestations of his glory, peace and love in our lives. The letters stand for the names of the Magi: Casper, Melchior and Bathazar. For European Protestants who lived the custom When the song of the angels is stilled but not the legend, CMB became When the star in the sky is gone “Christus mansionem beredicat” When the kings have gone home (May Christ bless this house.). When the shepherds Prayer: are back with their flocks God of every time and place. God of Bethlehem and Cana, The work of Christmas begins: and of Jordan’s leaping waters in baptism To find the lost you bring us into your family. To heal the broken You wed us and embrace us To feed the hungry as your beloved To release the prisoner As this year comes to a close To rebuild the nations To bring peace among people ay we resolved to keep the doors of our To make music in the heart. heart and our home open to you and to others. May we fill this place with kindness — Harold Thurman to one another, with hospitality to guests, and with abundant care for every stranger. By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths of faith, hope and love. Then we will join the angels Presider’s Schedule—Jan 9/10 in proclaiming your praise: Glory in heaven and peace on earth, 4:30 Fr. Joel Fortier now and for ever. 7:30 Fr.