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

Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 10, 2015

*indicates part-time staff

Aileen Rominger Matt Smilak

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 e-mail: mainoffice@stapostle.org 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 in Residence Rev. Don E. McLaughlin – Pastor, x102, dmclaughlin@stapostle.org Rev. Rodolphe Arty, C.S.C. – Parochial Vicar, x 103, rarty@stapostle.org

Priests Assisting on Weekends Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Associate, robco@robco.org Rev. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. Rev. Matthew Lorenz

Permanent Deacons Michael (Kathryn) Barrett – x220, meabarrett@att.net Jim (Mary Jo) Breen – 630.486.3133(vm225), jimb4853@gmail.com Larry (Susan) Kearney – x225, lrkearney@comcast.net Chuck (Sue) Lane – x220, chucklane2@juno.com Pat (Mary Jo) Lennon – 630.901.3223, presence.now@gmail.com

Liturgy Scott Knisley – Director of Liturgy and Music Ministries, x111, sknisley@stapostle.org Lori Culberson – Liturgy Coordinator, x120, lculberson@stapostle.org

Faith Formation Sandy Renehan – Principal at All Saints Catholic Academy 630.961.6125 Patti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education, x109, pdougherty@stapostle.org Brett Adams – Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, x117, badams@stapostle.org Peggy Goralski – Director of Middle School Faith Formation, x123, pgoralski@stapostle.org Chari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, crosales@stapostle.org Marge Coronado – Religious Education Assistant, x118, mcoronado@stapostle.org

Outreach and Social Justice Michael Ryder – Director of Outreach & Social Justice, x121, mryder@stapostle.org Anne Schultz – OSJ Partner, x113, aschultz@stapostle.org Claire Kryczka* – OSJ Financial, x137, ckryczka@stapostle.org

Pastoral Care Jan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, x124 Felicia Lawlor*, M.S., R.N. – Faith Community Nurse, x104, flawlor@stapostle.org

Administration Janet Simmons – Finance/Business Officer, x106, jsimmons@stapostle.org Diane McQueen – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x101, dmcqueen@stapostle.org Kathy Ferguson – Gen Office Administrative Asst, x100, mainoffice@stapostle.org Angie Tuttle – Bulletin and Web Editor, Liturgy Asst, x110, atuttle@stapostle.org Elizabeth Fisher* – Evening/Saturday Receptionist Mary Wright* – Evening/Saturday Receptionist Mary Derwinski* – Administration Asst, x143, mderwinski@stapostle.org Marilyn DeMeo* – Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, mdemeo@stapostle.org Bob Hartmann* – Facility Manager, x133, facility@stapostle.org

Pastoral Leadership Community (Parish Pastoral Council) Ron Davis Mike Murray

Commission Representatives Gail Jindrich—Worship and Liturgy Chris Baker—Faith and Spiritual Formation Joanne Bordage—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. 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.

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!

From the Pastor’s Desk...

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 10, 2015

It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit.

— John 15:16

Would you like to become a parishioner? Join us on May 17 in the gym, with donuts anytime between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

To all moms and those women who have been a motherly presence and guidance in our lives, I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day today. I stand in awe of your vocation! May you truly be blessed with the gratitude and affection of your children, not just this day, but every day! And, may God grant eternal life to our mothers who are no

longer with us, but whom we hold fond memories of and still miss their presence, guidance and love. Throughout the Easter season every Sunday we hear from the Gospel of John. In John’s gospel Jesus has called his followers by many different names. First he called them disciples and invited them to come to him, to see where he lived and to stay with him (John 1:35-40). Then he called them his beloved sheep for whom he would lay down his life (John 10). Last week, Jesus called his own branches growing upon the one true vine; i.e. himself. He also spoke of pruning and trimming them clean so as to make them fruitful branches. In today’s Gospel, the name by which Jesus chooses to call his own is a very intimate. “I call you friends”, says Jesus. “I no longer speak of you as slaves…instead, I call you friends” (v.15). The word “friend” is a term often overused that does not always convey its true meaning in our society. We call many people “friends”, but they are not all on the same level. Think of the one person you trust with your most intimate se-crets. The one who will accept you for who you are even if they don’t understand you (Bruce Jenner comes to mind here)! The one you can depend to stand by you through thick or thin. The one who will support you no matter what! It’s been said that a faithful friend is a sure shelter; those who find one find a treasure. A faithful friend is beyond price, no sum can balance their worth. A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy. After hearing today’s gospel there should be no doubts in our mind that this is the kind of relationship Jesus has with his disciples – and with us! There is an intimacy that leads us to sing that well-known song: “Oh! What a friend I have in Jesus”! Blessed Easter Season!

YOUNG ADULTS … check out the exciting invitation from Fr. Don! See page 7.

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Worship Commission—Liturgy & Music

Presider’s Schedule May 16/17

4:30pm – Fr. Bob Colaresi, Deacon Pat Lennon 8:00am – Fr. Don McLaughlin 9:30am – Fr. Bob Colaresi, Deacon Jim Breen 11:15am – Fr. Dof Arty, Deacon Larry Kearney 6:00pm – Fr. Matt Lorenz

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

Host Greeters St. Thomas is in desperate need of host-greeters for the 11:15 a.m. Mass. This is a wonderfully fulfilling ministry. Host Greeters are the gracious, friendly people who welcome all who enter through the doors of St. Tho-mas. They are often the first face of hospitality to those who are new to the community, and so this ministry is crucial to the mission of St. Thomas as a welcoming church. Training is provided. Please contact the Liturgy and Music Office if you are able to help.

John Angotti at St. Thomas John Angotti will join the St. Thomas community for the 11:15 a.m. Mass on June 7—the closing Liturgy of the 30th Anniversary year. The celebration of the liturgy continues to be one of the most defining elements of this faith community and a continual source of inspiration. The parish is most thankful for the gifts and the wonder-ful ways in which John has helped shaped St. Thomas, and thankful that he will join the community in this cele-bration.

30th Anniversary Concert The Liturgy Office would like to thank all who had a part in putting together our 30th Anniversary Concert on May 1. So many people gave their time and talent to put together an extraordinary program for parishioners. Spe-cial thanks to Jerry Sebold for being our Master of Cere-monies and leading us through the musical years of St. Thomas. And of course, our St. Thomas Music Makers put in so much time to practice for this event. They give so lavishly of themselves week after week, and to add something like this on top of it can sometimes be a tough thing to manage. They went above and beyond to ensure that a wonderful time was had by all. The concert was video-taped, and will be uploaded to the internet. We will post the link to the video when it is posted.

For a special video congratulatory message from JOHN ANGOTTI, go to the St. Thomas Facebook page. While you’re there, won’t you “like” us to be privileged with future posts from your parish?

Ascension of the Lord In the Diocese of Joliet, the ob-servance of the Ascension of the Lord is transferred from Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17. There-fore, Thursday, May 14 is not a holy day of obligation.

On Memorial Day, May 25, St. Thomas will cele-brate Mass at 9:00 a.m. in Church. There will be no 6:30 a.m. Communion Service on this day.

A Prayer for Our Parish God of goodness and mercy, of gentleness and kindness, of righteousness and faithfulness: be the light of our salvation and sustain our souls.

We offer the daily tasks that consume us to you, for we accomplish nothing without your grace.

We submit to your will, that we should love you with our everything and love our neighbors, and even our enemies, as ourselves.

Renew us and transform us by your steadfast love into the people of God. Amen.

~ written by Thomas Turner

No 6:00 p.m. Mass During the Summer

The last 6:00 p.m. mass of this season will be on May 17. The Mass will take a summer break and resume

in the fall with renewed spirit and energy!

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Lt. Joseph Zito Joseph Michalowicz Cpt Bradley Crosson

John Osborne Jennifer Slown LCpl Sonia Carrillo Cpl Cody Kolar Capt. Kevin Martin

Sgt. William Stuart 1st Lt. Chris Turley SPC Zachary Howell Cpt. Mike Reilly Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Crones

SN Joel Curry STG SN Jeffrey Bates CMDR Brendan Curran

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) Technical Sgt. Shanna Crones

Air Force National Guard Senior Airman Jacob Brancaleon Major Eric H. Dolan

U.S. Army Cpt. Lynnea Jensen Cpt. Alanna Wood PFC Sean Wesley Army Ranger Medic Jeremy See Cpt. Matthew Haselhorst Matt Nelson

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

Naval Reserve CDR Lance Klosterman, MD

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:

For the sick…

Bishop Joseph Imesch Patrick O’Reilly, husband of Nancy Dennis Spielman, husband of Sharon Sherry Wortsmith, friend of Patty Kelly Dennis Miller, husband of Sharron Danielle Morin, friend of the Overman family Palesa & Phadi Mutle, friends of Tricia Makau Dorothy Demkovich Celie Donahue

Liturgy Schedule & Mass Intentions Sixth Sunday of Easter

Monday, May 11, 2015 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Angiolina Brandolino, by Fr. Don Tuesday, May 12, 2015 (Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs, Saint Pancras, Martyr) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †James Cliff, by Phyllis Cliff Wednesday, May 13, 2015 (Our Lady of Fatima) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am Bill Bolger, by Family & Friends Thursday, May 14, 2015 (Saint Matthias, Apostle) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †The McKinley Children, by Mom & Dad Friday, May 15, 2015 (Saint Isidore) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Kyle Brandt, by Jean & Ron DeLacey Saturday, May 16, 2015 8:30am For All Graduates 4:30pm Vigil: Ascension of the Lord †James & Rita Armstrong, by Bob, Terri & Tony †John Vesper, by Mark Vesper Sunday, May 17, 2015 (Ascension of the Lord) 8:00am †Willie Johnson, by The 8:00 am Hostgreeters †Abel Diaz Beracierto, by Friend of Henry & Glacys Rams 9:30am †Ryan †Bill & Kay Kraft, by Bob & Kathy Updike 11:15am †David Hannemann, by Rich & Carolyn †Veronica Cosgrove, by Colm & Angela 6:00pm For the People of St. Thomas

For the deceased…

Ketruah Matsko, mother of Mary & Jerry Kovach Mary O’Donnell, mother of Cathy Dougherty Grace Kruizinski

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Faith and Formation Commission—Adult C.A.R.E. CORNER

Do you ever feel as if you're invisible - as if no one knows you exist, you have no voice, you seem power-less to change anything for the better? If so, you are the perfect candidate for being chosen by God to do something great. Seriously! If we look at the stories in the Bible as a whole, we can see the pattern: God typi-cally chooses the poor, the outsider, the lowly, the powerless, the nobodies, the oppressed and the sinners – anybody at the bottom echelons of society – for true greatness. No wonder Jesus said “the last shall be first and the first shall be last.” (see Matthew 20:16) He knew His Hebrew Scriptures and He knew the pattern well. God seems to have a bias for the “anawim,” (see Zephaniah 3:12-13), the little ones, the humble of the earth . Perhaps you've heard this quote: God doesn't call the qualified, God qualifies the called. So if you feel you are among the unqualified, you might enjoy this upcoming series. We'll take a look at several charac-ters of the Bible who fell into that category, yet were chosen by God to leave a great and enduring legacy. We're going to start with a man on the run after com-mitting murder. What could God possibly do with a murderer? You'll find out if you meet us back here next week as we begin our series on how God uses the most unlikely candidates to accomplish great things.

Josh Goralski has grown up at St. Thomas. He has been involved since he was a toddler, helping with the ham and turkey drives during the holidays. As he grew in knowledge and size, he coordinated those drives. Josh also served during Sunday liturgies providing sound system support and expertise. As a teen, Josh had the opportunity to go on mission trips to West Virginia, Haiti, and Nicaragua. While in Haiti, he was deeply moved by the people of Duchity. In part, that experience helped to clarify for Josh what he wanted to do as his life’s work. Josh attended Rockhurst University majoring in nonprofit leadership studies. He is currently working full time at the YMCA national office in Chicago, con-tinuing his service commitment and leadership. On Sundays, you can find Josh at St. Thomas. Haiti is still an important part of how Josh lives his faith. He is heading an initiative to bring clean water to the people of Duchity.

Meet an Amazing Young Person… Josh Goralski

Seek. Ask. Find. The GOSPEL for the 1st and 21st Centuries

To prepare for next Sunday’s homily, read the Gospel several times during this week, and let your mind and spirit begin to nurture the seeds of God’s word.

May 17 — John 17:11b-19

On this date, we celebrate The feast of Jesus' Ascension to the Father. He presents three specific requests to his apostles that still apply to us, their descendants. We are to remain close to the Father, avoid temptation, and share the Good News. Do we participate at Mass, follow the Cross and live and share our Faith? Are you a Sunday Catholic, or a 24/7 one?

The Marriage Alphabet Building a Strong Union On Friday, May 15, join Tom and Vicki Dau in the St. Thomas Gathering Area at 7:30 p.m. as they present “The Marriage Alphabet – Building A Strong Union,” based on their book of the same name. Passionate about helping men and women fix “their stuff,” they believe marriages were made to be successful, and that brief, simple re-minders can help us refocus our commitment to each other and the covenant we made. Married in 1987 and blessed with seven children, Tom and Vicki will expand on their ‘ABCs’ so you can gain insight and confidence to make your union better every day! Presented by the Marriage Enrichment Ministry of St. Thomas. Make reservations for you and your sweetheart by contacting Marge Coronado in the R.E. Office at mcoronado@stapostle.org, or 630.355.8980 x118.

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Young Adults (20’s and 30’s) Bike Ride With Your Pastor!

I invite young adults in their 20’s and 30’s to join me Saturdays in June and July (except July 4) for a ride on the Prairie Path. We will depart at 8:00 a.m. and return by 12:00 noon. Our first ride on June 6 will be to Wheaton (approximately 18 miles round trip) with a water and bathroom stop at St. Michael’s. During the rest stop we will pray a decade of the rosary at the outdoor Grotto garden before returning to Naperville. Each week will be a different destination in the 18 to 25 mile RT range with a break midway for water, bathroom, and prayer. The pace of the rides will be moderate. I am not a speed racer but aim to keep a consistent pace for good cardio exercise (and weight loss!) No need to register – just meet in front of church by 8:00 a.m. any Saturday in June or July.

Fr. Don

30th Anniversary Dinner Dance Saturday, June 6 Saturday, June 6 is the St. Thomas 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Bobak’s Signature Room. Tickets will be on sale after masses on May 2/3 and May 9/10 in the Gathering Area and in the Main Office during the week. Limited tickets are available, so get yours early!

Come and celebrate your parish with St. Thomas friends and family.

30th Anniversary Closing Mass and Reception Sunday, June 7 Join us on Sunday, June 7 at the 11:15 mass for the closing celebrating of our 30th anniversary. A recep-tion will follow in the gym. Anyone interested in serving or providing food, please contact the names below. Donations of cheese and crackers, fruit trays and veggie trays would be greatly appreciated!

To serve, contact Sandy Hatfield at smgin1@aol.com To donate food, call or text Carol Ann Fisher 331.457.0057 or email her at carol.fisher1941@att.net.

Can our St. Thomas young adults keep up with Fr. Don?

Pancake Breakfast—May 24 The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 24 after all masses. All proceeds will benefit the parish Outreach needs. A free-will offering is requested.

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Sarah Fournier Axel Hageman Linda Scarpino Tricia Serna (Grade Level Coordinator) Gloria Serna Christie Stumpenhorst

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

Question of the Week... How do I “love one another”?

Faith and Formation Commission—Youth Thank You… For Helping With First Eucharist The Faith Formation/Religious Education Depart-ment would like to extend their heartfelt “Thank you” in appreciation to those who helped with the celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist this spring. Gratitude is extended to Scott Knisley, our Liturgy and Music Director; our choirs and musicians for their beautiful music; to Lori Culberson, our Liturgy Coordi-nator, to our Sacristans, Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers and Altar Servers; and of course the children and their parents. A special “Thank You” to all those who helped at each mass, especially the Saturday 1 p.m. Your gift of time that Saturday afternoon was most appreciated! We also thank our Pastor, Fr. Don McLaughlin, Fr. Rodolphe (Dof) Arty, our Associate, Fr. Bob Colaresi, (weekend assistant); our Deacons: Mike Barrett, Jim Breen, Larry Kearney, Chuck Lane and Patrick Lennon; also All Saints staff and St. Thomas staff. To Tricia Serna, Second Grade Coordinator; and Marge Coro-nado, our Faith Formation Assistant, and to the follow-ing Catechists and Aides who have given of their time, love and a sharing of their faith to these First Commu-nicants:

Wendy Balda Anne Belgio Amy Cordero Renee Culbertson Elise Diner Wanda Fattes Colleen Fournier

Ros-a-Ree Catholic Scout Retreat / Camp Out Weekend What happens when you mix camping, fun, God, and being Catholic in one lively, faith-filled, retreat week-end? Experience parts of the Catholic faith you might have never seen before! Do not miss the opportunity to attend the second annual Ros-a-Ree. Venture Crew 3:16 in conjunction with the Diocese of Joliet Catholic Committee on Scouting will be host-ing the Ros-a-Ree Catholic Scout Retreat / Camp Out on Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish - 901 N Center St, Plano, Illinois. The event is open to all registered Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Venturers, Camp Fire, and American Heri-tage Girls that are entering the 6th grade, (or higher), in the Fall. Share this with all the Scout or Scout units you know! For flyers, instructions, registration forms, etc… as well as Information on last year’s event, go to www.dioceseofjoliet.org/scouting/sectioncontent.php?secid=6

Religious Education Registration Forms Available in June Religious Education registration forms (Pre K – 8 grades) for 2015-2016 will be available at church or for printing online in June. While registrations are always accepted, prices go up after June to cover additional costs of materials, books, etc. So please register in June. Contact the Faith Formation / Religious Educa-tion Office 630.305.6318 for more information.

Attention Parents of Pre K and Kindergarten students You are invited to start building a faith community for your child. The Faith Formation / Religious Educa-tion Office offers sessions on Saturday mornings dur-ing the school year for children who are age four or five or in Kindergarten by September 1. Sign up in June for the year. Forms are available in June in the Faith Formation Office or online. The best price is in June! So don’t forget to register then. Sessions are of-fered at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and are held at All Saints Catholic Academy. We hope your child can join a group of children the same age, for crafts, music and Bible stories. Contact Patti Dougherty with questions 630.355.8980 ext. 109 or pdougherty@stapostle.org.

Liturgy of the Word with the Children On Summer Break

Liturgy of the Word with Children (age 4 through grade 3) ended on April 19. This ministry for children during the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. masses will resume September 20. If you feel called to serve in this ministry, please sign up on the Ministry Sign-up form which will be avail-able starting May 16.

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The Just5Days middle school mission trip to St. Joe, Michigan is two months away. Please keep the team of 10 middle school youth and two adults in your prayers. And, don’t forget about the mission trip Drive-Thru BBQ fundraiser on May 9 (see article at right). Your purchase helps with expenses for this summer’s trip.

Xtreme Taste of Faith: “Love Them Anyway”

WHAT: Youth leadership conference for incoming 7th and 8th graders WHEN: Sunday, June 27, 5:00-10:30 pm WHERE: Lewis University WHAT TO EXPECT: Energizing prayer and worship, fun speakers, exciting activities, mass, dinner and a t-shirt! COST: $35 INFORMATION: Contact Peggy Goralski (pgoralski@stapostle.org )

It’s fun, it’s faith, it’s extreme!

Camp Rock 2015 WHAT: Camp Rock is a 4-day, 3-night camp for middle school students sponsored by the Joliet and Rockford dioceses. WHEN: June 11-14 & Aug. 6-9 WHO: Any student currently in grades 6, 7, or 8 WHERE: Dickson Valley Camp, Newark, IL (near Plano, IL) COST: $300.00 (including $80 non-refundable deposit) REGISTRATION: Go to www.camprock.me and click on the Camp Rock logo and you will be directed to the main page with a link to the registration forms. There is a $25 discount for registering by April 1. QUESTIONS: Contact John Lamperis at john@camprock.me ACTIVITIES: swimming, canoeing, prayer, archery, Bible study, campfire, indoor gym and climbing wall, mass, hiking, sports, music, skits, crafts

High School News... Youth Garage Sale – Save the Date – June 5-7! The annual St. Thomas Youth Garage Sale will be June 5-7. Save your items for donation! Smaller donations will be accepted beginning the weekend of May 23-24 after Masses. Due to limited storage space, large items (such as furniture, workout equipment, appliances, etc.) will not be accepted until June 2-4. Thanks in advance for your generous donations! 2015 High School Summer Mission Trips The 2015 high school summer mission trip calendar is now officially set, and the trip applications are open. St. Thomas high school youth ministry will lead youth teams on the following trips this summer:

June 21-27 – Cleveland, OH July 5-11 – Detroit, MI July 20-24 – Local Diocesan Mission trip July 28 – August 4 - Haiti

The first meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. for all mission participants. If you’re interested in being a participant or adult leader, contact Brett ASAP (630.355.8980x117; badams@stapostle.org) or pick up an application outside the R.E. Office or Youth Ministry Office.

Youth Ministry Corner I love the saying that goes, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” That was certainly true in the case of my children. The St. Thomas faith community was cer-tainly a part of the village that helped to raise my chil-dren. Josh, Bethany, and Hannah were loved and cher-ished, affirmed and challenged, and nurtured and cared for by our faith community. At St. Thomas, I was blest to encounter many people (women and men) who nur-tured me and whose example helped me to be a better mother (and a better person!). In today’s Gospel, we are challenged to realize that we have been chosen and appointed to go and bear fruit that will last. Bearing fruit requires love, tender care, and an unselfish heart. St. Thomas is good at that. To-day, as we remember those women who have played a nurturing role in our lives, let us also celebrate how our St. Thomas faith community has been a source of life. God willing, we will continue to grow in our call and bear fruit that will last. Blessings, Peggy

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Service Commission—Outreach & Social Justice Report on April 18 Pizza and Movie Night About 25 parishioners gathered to view Divided Fami-lies, a documentary produced by Channel 11 WTTW. The film highlights the efforts of Chicago area faith-based organizations to keep families together in view of the current political impasse on the issue of Comprehen-sive Immigration Reform. The event was organized by the St. Thomas Immigra-tion Initiative Ministry. A pizza dinner was enjoyed prior to the video and thoughtful discussion followed, espe-cially regarding the economic impact of immigrants on American workers. Some who attended have arranged to show the video to outside groups and friends. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and leaders of other major religious denominations have consistently advocated for Comprehensive Immigration Reform that includes reuniting and keeping families to-gether. St. Thomas parishioners have participated in the USCCB Justice for Immigrants Campaign along with parishioners of St. Nicholas in Aurora-a primarily Mexi-can parish. Contact Anne Schultz in the Outreach and Social Jus-tice Office-630.355.8980 x113 or aschultz@stapostle.org if you would like to borrow the DVD. Further information on the Church’s position on immigration can be found at www.usccb.org or www.catholicsandimmigration.org. Answers to many questions and concerns regarding US immigration policy can been found through the Immigration Policy Center at www.immigrationpolicy.org.

Muslims - Our Neighbors The Islamic Center of Naperville is offering a special program for the public to address questions about Islam. The program will be held on Sunday, May 17 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Potential topics for discussion include: Islam – the Core Values, Concept of Worship in Islam, Mercy to Mankind, and Islam Hijacked. The Islamic Center of Naperville is located at 2844 W. Ogden Avenue. Please RSVP to mahfoo-zorama@gmail.com.

PROCESSION: The ceremonial formation at the beginning of Mass consisting of altar servers, the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for seats.

Catholic Vocabulary Test

St. Nicholas Kermes Fair Come meet the families of St. Thomas’ Twinning parish of St. Nicholas in Aurora. About 95% of the St. Nicholas Parish community is from Mexico. Have a new cultural experience. Enjoy some great Mexican food and music. For the last several years a group of St. Thomas pa-rishioners have organized and participated in games for children on Sunday afternoon at the St. Nicholas Annual Kermes Fair. The Kermes Fair, held the last weekend in June, is an important fund raising event for St. Nicholas. Proceeds from St. Thomas activities help this effort, but more importantly provide an opportunity for St. Thomas volunteers to interact with the St. Nicholas parishioners.

How Can You Help? Volunteer— Families, teens, and adults willing to spend a couple of hours (more or less) between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 are very much needed. Volunteers opportunities include setting up, conducting games, distributing prizes and cleanup. Committee members will be present to assist. No special training required… just a willingness to be a friendly representa-tive of the St. Thomas the Apostle Faith Community.

Donate a Small Prize Each child who participates in our game booth receives a prize. Again this year we are inviting parishioners to consider donating one or more of the following items: Sidewalk chalk Jump ropes Crayons and coloring books New puzzles Bubbles Balls of all types New/like new books for young children through teens

Deposit donations by June 1 in the container desig-nated for the Kermes Fair in the Gathering Area. Please consider being a part of the developing relationship be-tween St. Thomas and St. Nicholas. To volunteer or for more information, contact Elea-nor Wegman at 630.801.1084 or e.wegman@att.net.

St. Thomas volunteers at St. Nicholas Kermes Fair Staffing the children’s games.

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Semi-Retired? Retired? Eager to give something back? The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) may be for You! Members of this Jesuit service program volunteer in poor and marginalized communities two days per week (Sept-June), grow deeper in their Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition, and meet monthly with other IVC members and a spiritual reflector. IVC members serve as tutors, employment coun-selors, food pantry volunteers, companions to the elderly, and more! Detailed informa-tion is online at www.ivcusa.org/chicago. Come for an information session to learn more and meet current IVC volunteers, in-cluding St. Thomas parishioner John Zi-mnie, on Tuesday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. RSVP to Jacqueline Fitzgerald at 312.961.6206 or jfitzgerald@ivcusa.org.

DuPage United-Career Connect Metro West Update St. Thomas is a founding member of DuPage United In March 2014, DuPage United announced the founding of a new organization, Career Connect Metro West (CCMW), to recruit qualified people for manufacturing jobs and to connect job seekers to a pathway that will train and place them in these good jobs. Two important organizations agreed to work with CCMW to complete the picture-the Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) and the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing (AIM). The plan was for CCMW to recruit, JARC to train, and AIM to find jobs and place trainees into the jobs. It will be one year in June when Career Connect Metro West was launched in partnership with Jane Addams Re-source Corp and Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing. Highlights of the current progress of Career Connect include: 12 graduates, 18 people currently in training, and 8 people in tutoring to obtain the skills necessary to be eligible for the training program. On Tuesday, May 19, DuPage County Board members will attend graduation at JARC-where the training takes place. Board members will have an opportunity to meet with some of the graduates and learn more about the program.

The Truck is Here! The St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Spring Clothing Drive is this weekend with Vincentians present to collect your donations from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 7:00 am to 12:30 p.m. as well as 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Sunday. Clothing and home goods of all kinds are accepted-even non-working electronics and small appliances (recycled for parts) and ripped/torn clothing (sent to a secondary market). Bicycles are also accepted. Bikes are repaired and provided to people as a way to get around. Why should you save your donations for the St. Vincent de Paul Conference? Not only will you be helping the en-vironment by preventing items from going to the landfill but some of these items will be given a new life and pro-vided, at no cost, to those who have little. Other items will be sold in the SVDP Joliet, Aurora and West Chicago stores. Some of the proceeds from the sales is returned to the St. Vincent de Paul ministries in Naperville to help St. Thomas parishioners and neighbors with rent and utilities. Vincentians are in the parking lot awaiting your donations! So, Help Us Fill That Truck!

www.stapostle-golf.org

Website for Golf Outing The fifth annual St. Thomas Golf Outing, in support of St. Thomas Cares, is Monday, July 20, at Cress Creek Country Club. This year is the debut of a website where you can find information about the outing, including opportunities to donate silent/live auction items, to be a golf outing sponsor, and to volunteer to help on the day of the event. You can also register to golf or for the dinner only.

Mother’s Day Lollipop This weekend the Pro-life Ministry will be handing out lollipops with the message "I'm glad you were born" to honor all mothers and women who care for children in some way.

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Resources

There is a multi-Catholic Church effort to provide Eucharist daily at Edward Hospital.

Upon admission, please designate your religious and parish so you will be on a

daily hospital communion list.

If you want a St. Thomas Minister of Care to visit you at home or 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

Service Commission — Pastoral Care OOPS… The next Blood Pressure Screening will take place on May 31 and June 1 NOT May 9 and May 10. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Medical Aid Equipment Loan Closet Naperville Township maintains a “Loan Closet” of medical aid equipment that may be borrowed for temporary use. The closet includes, canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, transport chairs, bedside commodes and shower chairs. The equipment may be borrowed for up to three months with time extensions if necessary. Since the equipment is housed in an off-site facility, it is important to call to reserve equipment at least one week in advance. Call Jenny Dawley 630.355.2786 to make arrangements.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Offerings Celebrating 10 years of ministry 2005-2015 St. Thomas Prayer Shawls, Prayer Squares, Chemo-Caps are unique, spiritual gifts that provide the recipi-ents with an awareness of God’s comfort, healing love and presence. Hours of individual prayer goes into each item crafted. These items are available, without charge, to ALL who choose to request them and can be for one-self or for someone who is ill, recovering, struggling, or celebrating. A Chemo-Cap is a very soft yarn cap that is subtlety colorful and worn when there is a hair loss for any rea-son. With the spring air upon us, this might be just the time for such a thoughtful gift. A Prayer Square is a “take along” awareness of God’s presence in your life. It can be carried in a pocket, purse, or suitcase, tucked in a sleeve, or put under a pillow. The prayer square takes on holiness…for many prayers are wrapped inside. A Prayer Shawl and a Lap Blanket are also prayerful reminders of God’s love, healing and presence in you through the prayers of St. Thomas Prayer Shawl Minis-try. They are especially comforting at a hospitalized incident in life. Please stop by the Gathering Area May 9 through 23. A display of the decade time line and a picture de-piction of the Prayer Shawl Ministry in action is avail-able. Items will be shown as display only. Your coop-eration is appreciated. Please contact your parish nurse x 104 or Pastoral Care with requests. God Bless.

Temporary Handicapped Tags With proper documentation from your doctor, Naperville Township can provide you with a temporary handicapped tag for your automo-bile. The tags are issued for a three-month period. Permanent tags are available at the Secretary of State’s Office after providing the appropri-ate application information.

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Stewardship Commission

Today’s Readings First Reading — The gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Gentiles also (Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48). Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his sav-ing power (Psalm 98). Second Reading — God is love (1 John 4:7-10) or 1 John 4:11-16. Gospel — No one has greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends (John 15:9-17) or John 17:11b-19.

The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,

International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved

Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts...

Weekly Sunday Offertory May 3, 2015 Sunday Collection Offering Credit Card & Online giving this month 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 2015 Parish Appeal Goal: Pledges Received: % of Goal pledged to date: Unpaid pledges: Paid to Date: Percent of goal paid to date: Number of Appeal Donors:

$24,974 $3,133

none this week

$7,281 $35,388

$1,546,678

$35,152 $1,548,324

($37,646) $1,872,383

$325,705

$146,271 $122,417

83.69% $40,437 $81,980 56.05%

597

The 2015 Catholic Ministries Extending God’s Mercy

Please make a generous gift - consider pledging!

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous responses to the 2015 CMAA.

Readings for the Week Mon: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tues: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wed: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thurs: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 1:15-27, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Fri: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Sat: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sun: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk

16:15-20

Faithfulness in little things is a big thing.

—St. John Chrysostom

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St. Thomas the Apostle Jobs Ministry

May Keynote Speaker Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 p.m.

Leadership in Tough Times - Take It Personally! Interactive Workshop with Ray Stuchly

If you would like to address any of the following: Frustrated with today's hectic schedules? Concerned about spending too much time reacting? Would like to create more balance in your life? How are you impacted by the "Tyranny of the Urgent"? Create a vivid mental image of your ideal future?

Please attend this interactive workshop to learn how to truly be EFFECTIVE in what you do. Ray Stuchly is CEO with LMI Riverside. His workshops are interactive for maximum partici-pation, leaving participants with proven tools that can be put to immediate use. Ray has 30 years of experience in executive and management positions. Ray was also responsible for devel-opment and training of a nationwide sales organization. He was a certified instructor in quality management and an instructor at DeVry University and the Keller Graduate School of Manage-ment. Ray enjoys public speaking and has facilitated over 500 workshops in the Midwest.

Friday, May 15, 9:30 am: Becky Brillon presents "The First 90 Days". Landing a position is a huge success, but not the final step in your job search. Your plan continues into the first 90 days with your new employer and are critical to your suc-cess. Learn how to plan for this period of employment. Based on the book of same title by Michael Watkins. Topics covered: Where an Organization is in its life cycle, most important con-versations to have with a new boss, and assessing a new team. Becky is the Program Director of the Community Career Cen-ter in Naperville, with a Masters in HR Mgmt, and is a Certi-fied Professional Resume Writer.

Wednesday, May 20, 7:00 pm: Speaker Night: Ray Stuchly will present, "Leadership in Tough Times - Take It Person-ally". See above article.

THE WEEK AHEAD…

Monday, May 11 4:15—5:15 p.m. Youth Choir, Church 6:00—9:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Lighthouse Tuesday, May 12 10:00—11:00 a.m. Care Pantry, Gym 2:00—3:00 p.m. Ignatian Volunteer Corp, Cana 7:00—9:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Cana 7:00—9:30 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Baptism Class, Senior Center 7:00—9:00 p.m. Haiti Education, Lighthouse 7:30—9:30 p.m. Voices of Faith, Church Wednesday, May 13 7:00—9:00 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym 7:15—9:00 p.m. Faith Formation Commission, Cana 7:30—9:30 p.m. Elias Rehearsal, Church 7:30—9:30 p.m. Twist of Faith, Lighthouse Thursday, May 14 9:15—11:15 a.m. Spread the Word Bible Study, Senior Center 4:15—5:15 p.m. Jammers, Church 7:30—9:00 p.m. Spread the Word Bible Study, Senior Center Friday, May 15 9:00—11:00 a.m. Friday Bible Study, Senior Center 9:15am-12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym 6:30—9:30 p.m. Men’s Brat Night, Lighthouse 7:00—8:30 p.m. The Marriage Alphabet, Gathering Area Saturday, May 16 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Saturday Sharing, Cana 4:30—6:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Display, Gathering Area Sunday, May 17 8:00am-1:00 p.m. Welcome, Donut, & Ministry Sunday 8:00am-12:30 p. m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Display, Gathering Area 9:00am-12:00 p. m. RCIA, Senior Center 9:30am-12:30 p. m. Sunday Nursery 12:45—1:45 p. m. Baptism, Church

St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 (630)355-8980. Friday meeting formats include announcements, speaker presentation, and 2 rounds of networking. Prepare your elevator speech, and bring enough handbills to pass out to 20 fellow networkers. Wednesday night is speaker only, no formal networking. Contact Bob Hronek <rhronek@sbcglobal.net>; or Ben Willing-ham <Benwillingham11@gmail.com>; for more info.

Summer Office Hours St. Thomas offices will close at Noon on Fridays during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day. The office will also close 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Summer is right around the corner… and we wanted to remind you of the upcoming summer hours beginning Friday, May 22.