Catholic Schools Week January 26 – February 1, 2014 “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” St

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 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 26, 2014

Catholic Schools Week January 26 – February 1, 2014 “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” 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 Reconciliation is available Saturday, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Priests in the Reconciliation Room of the Chapel. Our priests Rev. Don E. McLaughlin – Pastor, x102, [email protected] are available during the week by appointment. Commu- Rev. Rodolphe Arty, C.S.C. – Parochial Vicar, x 103, [email protected] nal Penance services are held occasionally during the Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Associate, [email protected] year. Rev. Matt Lorenz – PT Weekend Associate In the Hospital or Home Bound Permanent Deacons Call the Church Office to receive prayer/Eucharist Michael (Kathryn) Barrett – x220, [email protected] from a priest, deacon or Minister of Care. Jim (Mary Jo) Breen – 630.357.4853, [email protected] Larry (Susan) Kearney – x225, [email protected] Baptism Chuck (Sue) Lane – x220, [email protected] Baptisms are usually celebrated 2-3 Sundays each Pat (Mary Jo) Lennon – x220, [email protected] month at a 12:30 p.m. service. On selected dates, Baptisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents Liturgy are required to attend an awareness and renewal Kate Cuddy – Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, [email protected] evening prior to the Baptism. Call the Church Office Scott Knisley – Asst. Director of Music and Liturgy, x111, [email protected] a few months in advance to make arrangements. Lori Culberson – Liturgy Coordinator, x120, [email protected] Theresa Sheliga* – Sacristan Coordinator, x116 Matrimony A couple planning on being married at St. Thomas Faith Formation should contact the church six months in advance. Sandy Renehan – Principal at All Saints Catholic Academy 630.961.6125 One year is preferred. Either the bride or groom, Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, x109, [email protected] or their parents, must be a registered parishioner Brett Adams – Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, for at least three months prior to calling to set a date. x117, [email protected] Peggy Goralski – Director of Middle School Faith Formation, Religious Education x123, [email protected] Call the 630.305.6318 to register. Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, [email protected] RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Marge Coronado – Religious Education Assistant, x118, [email protected] Any person wanting to learn more about the Catholic Outreach and Social Justice Faith, or to join our Catholic community should call Michael Ryder – Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, [email protected] the church at 630.355.8980. Anne Schultz – OSJ Partner, x113, [email protected] Counseling Service Claire Kryczka* – OSJ Financial, x137, [email protected] Call Samaritan Interfaith 630.357.2456 or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care Pastoral Care 630.355.8980 x 124. Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Sunday Nursery Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. – Faith Community Nurse, x104, [email protected] Nursery care is available for your child age one Rose Grumbine*, R.N., – Faith Community Nurse, x140, [email protected] (walking) to four at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Administration For more information call the church office. 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 Liturgy Schedule Mary Wright* – Evening/Saturday Receptionist Daily Mary Derwinski* – Administration Asst, x143, [email protected] Marilyn DeMeo* – Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, [email protected] (Monday — Friday) Bob Hartmann* – Facility Manager, x133, [email protected] Communion Service — 6:30 a.m. Parish Leadership Community (Parish Pastoral Council) Rosary — 8:10 a.m. Sam Elston (youth rep) Mass — 8:30 a.m. Liana O’Grady (youth rep) Pam Foster (Saturday) Richard Strassburger (chair) Charlie Haydon Mass — 8:30 a.m. Commission Representatives Weekend Gail Jindrich—Worship and Liturgy Chris Baker—Faith and Spiritual Formation Saturday Vigil — 4:30 p.m. Ed Agustin—Service and Outreach Sunday — 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 a.m. Jeff Berta—Stewardship and 6:00 p.m. Mike Myers—Finance Council/Administration Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Ex-Officio every first Friday, 9:00 — 5:00 p.m. Fr. Dof Arty—Parochial Vicar Fr. Don McLaughlin—Pastor *indicates part-time staff From the Pastor’s Desk... Today the Catholic Church in the United States begins a week-long celebration of Catholic Schools. The theme for this observance is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” This theme encompasses several concepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, Catholic schools are communities – small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, parish, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three meas- ures by which any Catholic school can and Third Sunday should be judged. And while “knowledge” in the theme for Catholic in Ordinary Time Schools Week refers to academics, I would say that faith and service is January 26, 2014 also the purpose and goal of the community of students and catechists at St. Thomas who make up our religious education program for those Wait for the Lord with courage; attending public schools. So, I say thank you to all who teach in our be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord. Catholic Schools and in our Religious Education Programs. — Psalm 27:14 We at St. Thomas are blessed and should be proud to be part of a most progressive endeavor in the Diocese. Unlike Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Raphael, St. Thomas, St. Margaret Mary and St. Elizabeth Seton did not have a parish school. In 2005, to provide an option of a Catholic Welcome Guests and Visitors! grammar school education for families at St. Thomas, St. Margaret We’re so glad you’re here and invite Mary, and St. Elizabeth Seton, our three parishes being on the cutting you to walk the path of faith with us. edge, formed a regional Catholic grammar School - All Saints Catholic St. Thomas strives to provide a spiritual Academy. I have thoroughly enjoyed celebrating school masses and home where all are welcome, where the interacting with the students. I am deeply impressed with the quality, healing, reconciling, liberating love of faith and dedication of our school’s leadership, parents, and teachers. God is shared by all. We believe the I am told that the decision made ten years ago to invest parish funds church is the sacrament of God’s saving in establishing ASCA was not fully supported among parishioners in presence in the world, join us! the three founding parishes. And while I can’t speak to that as I was not here at the time, I would say that in my short one and a half years as Would you like to become pastor at St. Thomas and experiencing the families and community of a Parishioner? All Saints Catholic Academy, I believe the investment has been well Join us Sunday, February 9 worth it! Prior to my assignment becoming effective at St. Thomas in in the gym, with donuts anytime June 2012, Bishop Conlon met with me (as he does with all pastors between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. or receiving new assignments) to discuss his observations about the 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. parish and what might be needed in the new pastor’s leadership. I thoroughly expected to be given a list of things that he wanted changed at St. Thomas. But instead, all he said to me was that he wanted me and the parish to support Catholic education and All Saints Catholic Academy. So, regardless if you did or didn’t support the decision 10 years ago, I would ask you to support the present reality, that All Saints Catholic Academy IS part of the mission and ministry of St. Thomas the Apostle parish. Because OUR school is not on the campus of St. Thomas the Apostle, it is easy to forget or even realize that St. Thomas has a Catholic grammar school. So, I invite you to visit All Saints. Every Wednesday at 8:15a.m. there is an all school Mass. The priests in the sponsoring parishes as well as neighboring parishes rotate in presiding. Several of our St. Thomas staff attended the last Mass that I was the presider. I next have the Mass at All Saints on January 29 and Fr. Dof has it on February 12. Even if you don’t have children attending ASCA, you are welcome to attend an open house this Sunday, January 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All Saints is located two miles from St. Thomas at 1155 Aurora Avenue in Naperville. In my 33 years of being a priest, every parish I have been assigned at has had a Catholic grammar School. I believe they are well worth it!

Worship Commission—Liturgy & Music Feast of the Presentation of the Lord – February 1/2 The weekend of February 1/2 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In faithful observance of the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple to consecrate him to the Lord. There they met the righteous Simeon and the prophet Anna, for whom Temple worship was part of everyday life. God re- warded their fidelity by allowing them to see the one who was Savior and to hold him in their arms. When the ceremony of presentation was completed, Mary and Joseph and Jesus returned to their hometown. There, they created a home and a family life. There, Jesus grew up, becoming strong and wise, and the grace of God was upon him. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, on February 2, is also called Candlemas Day. According to Luke’s account of the Gospel, Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the Temple and declared him “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel”. This sparked the tradition of blessing enough candles to last an entire year. This led to candle processions in churches and in the streets, which became known as “Candlemas”.

In celebration of Candlemas, St. Thomas will have a blessing of candles at the beginning of Masses on Sunday, February 2. All are invited to bring candles from home which you will use for prayer throughout the year to be blessed.

St. Thomas will also be selling blessed candles after each Mass the weekend of February 1/2. The proceeds will be used to purchase a beautiful votive candle stand for the chapel that will be used for prayer devotions. Prayer for Catholic Schools Week Almighty Father, You sent forth your Son as a beacon of hope for all people. As Teacher, he has given us the prime example Due to the flu outbreak… of the importance of education. the precious blood will be discontinued As disciples, we look to him at Mass beginning next week for inspiration and strength. through February. Thank you for the many sisters, brothers, priests, and laypeople who have dedicated their lives in service to our Catholic schools. Thank you for the teachers and administrators Presider’s Schedule February 1/2 who sustain our schools today. Saturday Thank you for the parents 4:30 pm – Fr. Don McLaughlin, Deacon Mike Barrett who have given support and witness to the importance Sunday of Catholic education in their daily lives. 8:00 am – Fr. Dof Arty Thank you for the students who work hard 9:30 am – Fr. Lawrence Jagdfeld, Deacon Pat Lennon to further their education. 11:15 am – Fr. Bob Colaresi May all school buildings be a home for those who seek 6:00 pm – Fr. Bob Colaresi to grow in faith, knowledge, and service of others. May our community always support one another Schedule is subject to change. Changes are posted to and exhibit hospitality to newcomers. the St. Thomas website www.stapostle.org May our understanding of the world help us to grow in appreciation for it. Fill our hands with the tools we need to serve others, Super Bowl Sunday – 6:00p.m. Mass and may we show them your unceasing love through our actions. Due to the Super Bowl, St. Thomas will celebrate In your name we pray. the 6:00 p.m. Mass on February 2 in the Chapel. Amen.

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Pray for Our Parish: The deceased… Frank Jagatic, husband of Brenda The sick… Fr. Ray, friend of Ben & Chari Rosales Robbie Koverman & Betty Chapman, Skip Bossard, friend of Leslie wife of Bob, and mother of Robbie Dave Wolf, father of Stephen & Natalie Marie Farella, grandmother of the Howley boys Pat Woff, friend of the Bauler family Chloe Peterson, child of Joel & Heather Jane Levene, sister of Ed Eckerson Rylee Anne Chronowski, infant niece of Lauren Guzman Liturgy Schedule & Mass Intentions Jo Goralski, mother of Mark Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, January 27, 2014 (Saint Angela Merici, Virgin and Religious Founder) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Joan Petrasek, by The The Petrasek Family Special Intention for Jane Levene for Healing, by Ed Eckerson and Kathy Singer

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 (Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church) 6:30am Communion Service Please Pray for our Men and Women 8:30am For Students Attending Catholic Schools Serving in the Military Our parish community would like to recognize and Wednesday, January 29, 2014 6:30am Communion Service remember the following individuals in prayer: 8:30am †Pauline Johnson, by Duane Johnson U.S. Air Force †Shirley Mann, by Bill Mann Staff Sgt. Brooke Sica Lt. Joseph Zito AB Jon Babiarz, Special Forces Joseph Michalowicz Thursday, January 30, 2014 Cpt Joseph Bennington (Reserve) Cpt Bradley Crosson 6:30am Communion Service

Air Force National Guard 8:30am For Safety for all involved Senior Airman Jacob Brancaleon with the Winter Olympics

U.S. Army Friday, January 31, 2014 Cpt. Lynnea Jensen Matt Nelson (Saint John Bosco, Priest) Lt. Alanna Casey Sgt. William Stuart 6:30am Communion Service Staff Sgt. Aaron Simms 1st Lt. Chris Turley 8:30am †Timothy Updike, by Jim & MaryJo Breen PFC Sean Wesley SPC Zachary Howell Army Ranger Medic Jeremy See Cpt. Mike Reilly Saturday, February 1, 2014 Cpt. Matthew Haselhorst 8:30am †Patricia Flowers, by Florence Tuch Warrant Officer Aviation Kyle Zimmerman 4:30pm Vigil: The Presentation of the Lord

U.S. Marine Corps For the People of St. Thomas Capt Brad Rothman John Osborne Lt. Colin Miller-Ratcliffes Jennifer Slown Sunday, February 2, 2014 LCpl Brandyn Tagliavia Pvt. Sonia Carrillo (The Presentation of the Lord) 8:00am †Jerry Johnson, by the 6:30 am LCpl Oliver Buckley PFC Cody Kolar Communion Service Faithfuls LCpal Tommy Baldacci Lt. Kevin Martin †Jerzy Szewczyk, by Lydia Col James Arthur Hogberg Cpl Aaron Murphy 9:30am †Timothy Updike, by Ted & Joan McKeown U.S. Navy †Frank Leali, Jr., by Pat Wilkins Ensign Jason Coons SN Joel Curry 11:15am †Albert Conforti, by Family Alex Metzger STG SN Jeffrey Bates †Maria Padilla, by Family Airman Alex Dworak CMDR Brendan Curran 6:00pm †Debbie Snyder, by Elizabeth Fisher Ensign Connor Binnig U.S. Coast Guard †Emilia Vasquez, by The Muthler Family

Call the parish office 630.355.8980 toNavy include someone you love in the Military prayer list. Page 5 — January 26, 2014

Faith and Formation Commission—Adult

C.A.R.E. CORNER featuring the St. Thomas Parish Mission 2014 Psalm 27:1, 3, 13-14 This is a psalm of confidence in God. God is the light Please make time to attend the 2014 St. Thomas Parish of our world. We put our faith and trust in God be- Mission “Taste & See: A Banquet of Prayer” from cause we are assured He will always be with us. Do March 24-26. Each week in this space a form of prayer you perceive the Holy Spirit in and with you? will be highlighted. You will have the opportunity to participate in all of them during the mission.

Labyrinth… Many people walk or run on a regular basis for exercise. And many like to take that exercise outdoors whenever possible in order to enjoy alone time or quiet time within the beauty of the natural world. Even walking the dog can be an opportunity to let go of the busyness of life in order to focus on just one thing. Our bodies were made for movement. Walking is a movement almost everyone can participate in. So what better time to connect to St. Thomas Knights of Columbus God in prayer than when our bodies are in motion Annual Free-Throw Contest during a walk? The labyrinth is an ancient meditation tool that sym- Start time: 6:30 pm on Saturday, February 8th bolizes a path to God. Walking the labyrinth pattern Where: All Saints Academy Gymnasium can simulate a pilgrimage of sorts. Entering the laby- Open to ALL Girls and Boys ages 9 - 14 years old rinth is like leaving one world and stepping into an- FREE OF CHARGE (No Entry Fee). other. The journey takes us to our center – our deep- Register at the door est self – where God dwells. Our exit from the laby- Girls' and Boys' Winners from each age group will be rinth allows us to bring God back into our everyday awarded an Official K of C Logo Basketball and ad- world. A labyrinth walk will be offered as one of our vance to District Championship Mission prayer sessions. Come and take a much-

For additional information contact needed stroll with your soul. Chris Ross, 312.405.5373

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Parishioners who had their pictures taken for the parish directory, may pick up a completed directory at the Welcome Desk in the Gathering Area.

“Prayer: Journeying the Heart of God” is the focus of the Women’s Weekend to be held at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien from February Save these Dates! 28 to March 2. Participate in an interactive weekend for women, by women, and discover how God prays in you and through you. Cost of the weekend is $195 double or $250 The Annual Men's Mass single occupancy, with massages available for an and Prayer Breakfast additional fee. Register in the Gathering Area on is Saturday morning, February 8/9 and 15/16. For more information con- March 8. tact Linda at: [email protected].

St. Joseph’s Table Save the Date – March 15, 2014 Continuing with tradition, St. Thomas will host a St. Joseph’s Table on Saturday, March 15. This celebration is a wonderful Italian Pray for the St. Thomas men tradition of opening our attending this weekend’s doors and hearts for the Men’s Retreat. poor and hungry

The event is being planned now. All who are interested in helping out with this dinner, email Joe Cuzzone at [email protected]. Join your St. Thomas family in honoring St. Joseph and supporting those in need in our area.

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Faith and Formation Commission—Youth Scripture Safari It makes me so happy First Graders in Religious Education to think about Vacation Bible School Scripture Safari! Classes to Visit Church Mark your calendars now for On Tuesday, January 28 / Saturday, February 1, first Scripture Safari, the graders will have a church visit. Please make a note that St. Thomas Vacation Bible School, June 9 they go to St. Thomas during their regularly scheduled through 13. Registrations will be available Religious Education times. Students may be dropped in April in the Gathering Area and the Faith off in the Church narthex, by entering the Church front Formation Office. Scripture Safari is for children entering Kindergarten through fourth grade. Youth doors. No books or folders are needed this day. entering fifth grade or older may sign up to help as well as Thank you to the following dedicated first grade adults. Call the Faith Formation / Religious Education Office faith formation volunteers: with questions .630.305.6318. Donna Brock Nancy Capezzuto Chris Cast Kathy Cast Lisa Garcia * Rosemary Karl Families: Take some time to discuss Roseann Kaste and reflect on the readings. Dawn Koszala

Maggie Koszala Question of Grace McCoy the Week... JoAnne McKee Marie-Claire Mears What small ways do you follow Jesus? ? Becky Nicinski Lynn Nicinski Dawn Yorke McKenna Yorke Brittany Zeuthen * Grade Level Coordinator

Celebrating Catholic Education St. Thomas celebrates Catholic School Week this weekend, Sunday, January 26 at the 9:30 a.m. mass. Those students who attend our school, All Saints Catholic Academy (ASCA), as well as other Catholic schools (elementary through high school) are wearing their uniforms to this mass and are in the Entrance Procession. After mass, stop by the Narthex or Gather- ing Area for information about All Saints Catholic Academy, located at 1155 Aurora Avenue in Naper- ville. Feel free to contact ASCA directly with questions 630.961.6125 www.ascacademy.org.

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Middle School Religious Youth Ministry Corner Education Class Schedule Country music sensation Hunter Hayes, in his song, There are no Monday middle school “I Want Crazy”, sings about love by saying, “I don’t Religious Education classes Monday, want easy, I want crazy.” I hear those words and I can’t January 27 because All Saints is in use. help but think that they describe the way that God loves Classes will be in session on Saturday, February 1 us. A God who would send Jesus, to become like us and Monday, February 3. and die for us is a God who loves us like crazy. How do we respond? Teens with Character Today’s Gospel tells the story of Peter, Andrew, James, and John seeing Jesus, being called to follow, The next St. Thomas Teens with Character meeting and we are told that ‘immediately they left their boat will take place Sunday, February 9, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in and their father and followed him. (Matt. 4: 22) the St. Thomas gym. Dinner (pizza) will be served, so Recently, a 27-year old woman (Lexie Kamerman) bring your appetite! The goals of Teens with Character was killed by a suicide bomb and gun attack in Af- are to have fun, build Christian fellowship, explore the ghanistan. Lexie’s friends and family say that she was principles of Catholic Social Teaching, experience ser- committed to helping others despite potential dangers, vice, grow in faith, and become Christian leaders. All telling friends it was “something she was meant to do.” middle school students are welcome! So that we are We are journeying through life, answering our own call sure to have enough food, email Peggy Goralski at by God, trying to discover what we are meant to do, and [email protected] if you plan on attending. hopefully growing in the realization of how very deeply and profoundly we are loved. Grandparents Day at St. Pat’s Perhaps Hunter Hayes is right…who wants easy Middle school students…spread some much-needed when we are being called to love like crazy? warmth and sunshine by volunteering at Grandparents Day at St. Patrick’s Residence on Saturday, February Blessings, 15, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers should meet at Peggy St. Thomas and walk over to St. Pat’s together. At St. Pat’s, volunteers help the residents get to and from mass, serve coffee and cookies, and visit. Middle High School News… school students and friends are welcome. Summer Missions Applications Available High school summer mission trip applications are available. Trip dates and locations are not finalized, but Thank You those interested and feeling the call to serve this sum- On January 16, St. Thomas middle school students, mer should apply for one or more of the following op- friends, and family members met at Feed My Starving tions: local (suburbs), local (in-state), national (out-of- Children and helped to pack over 18,000 meals. That’s state), or international trip. Applications should be enough to feed 50 children for a year. Thank you so turned in to the Youth Ministry Office by February 3. much for sharing your time. High School FMSC Packing on February 1 High school teens and their families are encouraged to participate in a Feed My Starving Children food packing at the Aurora location (555 Exchange Ct. Aurora, IL 60504) on Saturday, February 1. Available shifts are

9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To sign up, participants should visit the youth ministry website St. Thomas middle school students are going on a (www.discoveryouthministry.com) or search “Saint Just5Days service trip to Davenport, Iowa from June Thomas the Apostle” under the Feed My Starving Chil- 16-20. You are invited! Just5Days is a 5-day experi- dren volunteer page. ence of service, hands-on learning activities, prayer and liturgy, and community building designed for groups of middle school youth and their adult leaders. Middle schoolers are immersed in hands-on service to those in need as they learn about justice in engaging and excit- www.just5days.org. ing ways. Information and applications for the Daven- Or if you have questions or would port, Iowa Just5Days experience are available outside like more information, contact of Peggy Goralski’s office. The application deadline is Peggy at [email protected] March 1. If you would like to learn more, visit or 630.355.8980x123. Page 9 — January 26, 2014

Service Commission—Outreach & Social Justice

Clean Water and Business Education Trip To Duchity

A team of three individuals — Professor of Economics Laura Fitzpatrick from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Parishioner and Rockhurst student Josh Goralski, and Rockhurst student Phil Steiner — recently returned from a trip to Duchity. They have been working to develop a Business Course to teach to people in Duchity in anticipation of a Clean Water Busi- Pope chooses new cardinals from Africa, Asia, ness being formed. The team’s task was to teach the Business Course to members of the Water Latin America-including Haiti Committee in Duchity and to Rheto, a teacher at On January 12, Pope Francis announced who he has chosen as the secondary school. Rheto will be working the new cardinals of the Catholic church, choosing 19 prelates with students in the 12th and 13th grades; the for the honor who hail mainly from the Global South, including goal is for these students to become full partici- places like Haiti, Burkina Faso, and the Philippines. Chibly Lan- pants in the Clean Water Business. glois, Bishop of Les Cayes, Haiti has been chosen. The team had a very successful trip. In fact Fr. Fritz writes from Haïti: they said the trip exceeded their expectations! “Good news for the Church here in Haïti! The Good news The team was able to provide training in the came on the day we were remembering as nation the hundred course to 35 people — including Fr. Mario — thousands who died in the January 12, 2010 earthquake. This is and to survey 290 families. The infant mortality Pope Francis' big surprise to the Church here.” rate in Haiti is quite high. A sustainable clean Haiti's new cardinal is known as a tireless worker, an advo- water initiative, with ownership and oversight cate for the people, and someone who never forgot his impover- provided by the residents of Duchity, is a key ished childhood. Haitian Catholic leaders see the choice as rec- component in reducing the infant mortality rate. ognition of the church's work following a devastating earth- Additional information from the trip will be quake that struck four years ago to the day of the papal an- shared in a future bulletin. nouncement. People who know Langlois told Catholic News Service that he worked tirelessly after the January 2010 earthquake and that he represents the face of a new Haitian church dedicated to working with the country's most vulnerable residents. Since the earthquake, Langlois has advocated for the church to take a leading role in providing schooling for impoverished children, said Fr. Jean Herve Francois, pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Laborde, just north of Les Cayes. "He has dedicated himself to creating opportunities for the youth and to the importance of education," Francois told Catholic News Ser- vice in a telephone interview. "He clearly has a touch with ordinary people."

The news that Langlois was among the 19 new cardinals who will be elevated in a consistory at the Vatican Feb- ruary 22, also brought praise from the United States. “The appointment of Cardinal Chibly Langlois, the youngest of those named, will bring much-needed attention to Haiti and the plight of its people who still struggle to recover from the aftermath of the earthquake as well from the endemic poverty of this island nation of some 9 million people,” Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said in a statement.

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A Letter from February Food Collection

Father Don Kenny Next Weekend Feb 1 & 2 St. Thomas is a member of Items especially needed are: Quito Barrio Outreach (www.QuitoBarrioOutreach.org) • Pasta sauce • Soup in support of Fr. Don Kenny’s • Cereal • Canned fruit mission work in Quito, Ecuador. • Toilet paper • Microwave popcorn Fr. Don is a former St. Thomas Pastor. Fr. Don has been at St. Patrick’s Residence since • Jiffy Mix

December 3. He has had many visitors. He is anxious As part of your offering, please bring your to get back to Ecuador as soon as he can. As he has pre- gift of food to the altar when the gifts of viously conveyed, Father Paddy McIntyre retired on October 16 and went back to Ireland where he is help- bread and wine are brought forward. ing out in the Derry cathedral parish - his native parish - If you can’t bring food to Mass next weekend, with Masses and confessions. The new pastor of the bring it when convenient… just leave it outside the parish he serves in Quito, Santa Cruz, is Padre Santiago Outreach Office or in the Gathering Area. Acosta, age 28. Fr. Don is looking forward to working with him once he is ready to move back to Quito. Caring is thinking with your heart! In Fr. Don’s December letter, he gives a summary of his health situation since October. He also states: FEBRUARY KIDSKARE “Thank you for all the calls, visits, cards, and e-mail With a smile on your face, messages. Have a great 2014. do one of your least favorite chores Love, Fr, Don”. to earn two rolls of toilet paper to bring to the altar when you come to church Saturday or Sunday. To read Fr. Don’s complete letter, go to Thank You! www.stapostle.org and type “Quito Barrio” in the Search Engine.

Evening of Hope To Benefit Waterleaf Women’s Center Discover why more than 400 people rave about this event every year! Plan on attending Waterleaf's 4th annual "Evening of Hope" Saturday, February 1 6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner

The Abbington, Route 53 & Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn Tickets $45/ea including cocktail reception, dinner, wine with dinner, and award-winning entertainment featuring entertainment by a capella group "Breath of Soul" and dancing to the live band "Dogs Undecided" Special guest Emcee: Dan Proft, entrepreneur, former candidate for Governor, and WLS radio morning show host

To order tickets go to www.waterleafwc.org.

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Service Commission — Pastoral Care

All Are Welcome for the Mark your calendars... St. Thomas Blood Pressure Screenings! Consider giving the gift of life (2013-2014 Schedule) for a special someone or in memory of a special someone. This is the The Health Ministry Nurses are third drive in the parish’s four-drive available after the 4:30 p.m. Saturday effort to save 540 lives. The goal was Mass and the 8:00, 9:30 and not quite reached last drive, so 11:15 Sunday Masses next LET’S DO IT THIS TIME! weekend for Blood Pressure Screening and Education. The screening Basic Requirements: site is the Deacon’s office, the first office Must be at least 16 years old by the day of the blood drive to left as you exit the Church (West Wing). donate – No upper age limit. All health conscious and curious individuals are wel- Photo IDs are required for ALL donors. come to visit the nurses. No appointment or doctor’s Must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Must be feeling healthy & well (no cold, flu or order needed. Call your Parish Nurses at 630.355.8980 allergy symptoms) x 104 or 140 with questions, concerns, or to schedule If taking these medications: another time. Cholesterol Medication: may donate Blood Pressure Medication: may donate Thyroid Medication: may donate Anti-depressants: may donate Antibiotics: acceptable after last dose. Must be symptom-free Insulin: may donate (provided you’ve never taken a bovine-derived variety)

Remember each pint of blood donated saves TWO lives. Resources Hope to see you on February 4!

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. Life Line Screening: Save the Date Counseling Service Life Line Screening will be here at St. Thomas the Call Samaritan Interfaith, 630.357.2456 Apostle on Thursday, March 6, offering safe, painless, or Jan Olah, Pastoral Care, 630.355.8980 x 124. non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typi- cally not part of a routine physical. To be more proac- tive about your health and to live longer for yourself, your family and your community, please register for the potentially life saving tests. Refer to the flyer in next NAMI offers support for family members of week’s bulletin to get more info about how you can individuals with mental illness. sign up and possibly receive a discount. Meets at St. Thomas the first and third Mondays There is no time like the present to take action. of every month, except for holidays, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

A.E.D. LOCATIONS Automatic External Defibrillator

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

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Stewardship

Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts... Weekly Sunday Offertory January 19, 2014 Sunday Collection Offering $15,154 Automatic Direct Debit none this week (5th & 20th each month) Mailed in & stock donations $1,599 Total for week $16,753 God looks at the heart, *Based on Collection Counters Reports not the hand— the giver, Fiscal Year (7/1 to 6/30) to date: $1,015,692 not the gift. Weekly Average 7/1 to date: $35,024 Offertory Goal Year to Date $1,030,892 Over/short of goal to date: ($15,200) Goal for Fiscal Year 7/1 to 6/30 $1,848,500 Remaining for Fiscal Year goal $832,808

Diocesan Appeal Updated Results Parish Appeal Goal: $143,377 Pledges Received: $143,428 Today’s Readings % of Goal pledged to date: 100.04 First Reading — God has restored the land, and Remaining amount to goal ($51) brought great joy to the people. (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Number of Appeal Donors: 690 Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). January weather has been unusually cold this Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Cor- year, and it appears to have taken a toll on inth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no di- Mass attendance and giving. We are now $15,200 visions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). below our goal, year-to-date. Can you make an Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). extra gift to get us back on track? 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. Pledges for the Diocesan Ministries Appeal exceed the St. Thomas goal by $51! Readings for the Week A new year will start soon. Mon: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Thanks for your generous support of Mk 3:22-30 the Diocesan Ministries Appeal. Tues: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wed: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thurs: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Fri: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Sat: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sun: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

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Administration Commission

THE WEEK AHEAD… Monday, Jan. 27 News From All Saints Catholic Academy 9:15am— 10:15 am Walking Ministry, Gym 4:00—5:45 p.m. Stay, Play & Pray, Gym 4:15—5:15 p.m. Youth Choir, Church Catholic Schools Week 7:00—9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:30—9:00 p.m. Contempletive Prayer, Rectory Basement We would like to thank our supporting parishes for their generous financial and prayerful support of All Saints Tuesday, Jan. 28 Catholic Academy. As we begin our celebration of 4:30—5:45 p.m. R. E. at Brookdale School Catholic Schools Week today, it is this support that al- 4:30—5:45 p.m. 1st Grade Church Visit lows All Saints to partner and collaborate with our school 7:00—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Lounge 7:00—9:00 p.m. Voices of Faith, Church families to develop our children/students into future 7:00—9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym church leaders and citizens. This year’s CSW theme is 7:00—9:00 p.m. Haiti Medical, Senior Center “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge . and Service ”, which recognizes the key components of Wednesday, Jan. 29 Catholic education: faith development, academic excel- 9:15—10:15 am Walking Ministry, Gym 6:30—9:30 p.m. Word on Fire, Lighthouse lence and dedication to service. But Catholic schools 7:00—9:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym don’t stop there. They call students to grow toward God, 7:00—9:00 p.m. PLC, Cana and charge them to embrace his will; they raise the stan- dard of compassion and justice, and of morality and in- Thursday, Jan. 30 tegrity, to build character in a complex and challenging 9:15—11:15 a.m. Spread the Word Bible Study, Senior Center world. 9:15—10:15 a.m. Walking Ministry, Gym 4:15—5:15 p.m. Jammers, Church Catholic schools are not just about having higher stan- 6:00—7:00 p.m. Journey Praise, Church dards; they are about having the highest standards. Just as 5:30—8:30 p.m. Life Retreat Team, Youth Center they strive to prepare their students for ‘the life that 7:30—9:00 p.m. Spread the Word Bible Sturdy, Senior Center comes at you fast,’ they especially position their students 7:30—9:30 p.m. Twist of Faith, Church to set their sights on ‘the life that has no end. These ele- ments are what make Catholic schools special, and what Friday, Jan. 31 sets All Saints Catholic Academy apart from other educa- 9:00—11:00 a.m. Friday Bible Study, Senior Center tional options. Saturday, Feb. 1 If you are interested in finding out more about the excel- 8:30—9:45 & lent curriculum and faith-based education that All Saints 10:30—11:45 a.m. 1st Grade Church Visit has to offer your preschool through grade 8 student, or 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Saturday Sharing, Resource Center whether you just would like to visit your parish school, 8:30—11:45 a.m. Middle School R.E. at All Saints Academy all are welcome to attend an Open House at All Saints 8:30—11:45 a.m. R. E. at All Saints Academy 9:00am-12:00 p.m. Art Class, Senior Center Catholic Academy. 10:15—11:15 a.m. Rainbows, Ministry Center Open Houses will be held at All Saints on 3:00pm-7:00 pm Haiyan Fund Raiser, Gym · Today, Sunday, Jan 26 from 1 to 3 pm 5:30—6:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Deacon’s Office (staff members will be present) · Wednesday, Jan 29 from 7 to 8:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 2 8:00—11:00 a.m. RCIA, Senior Center There will also be additional opportunities to visit the 8:30am-12:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word for Children, Ministry Center school on Welcome Wednesdays, which will happen on 9:00am-1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening, Deacon’s Office all Wednesday mornings at All Saints in February. On 9:30am-12:15 p. m. Sunday Nursery February 5, 12, 19 and 26, we invite you to celebrate 12:45—1:45 p.m. Baptism, Church mass with us at 8:15 am. After mass, you will have the 4:00—5:15 p.m.. Confirmation Classes, Emmaus & Galilee opportunity to visit a classroom from 9:30 to 10 am; and then to have a brief tour of the school. If you are interested in scheduling a Welcome Wednesday visit, please email Patty Bajek at [email protected].

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