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Pray for Our Parish:For the sick For new parishioners Dennis Miller, husband of SharronMike Phelan, husband of BevSteven Hoeft and Sandra SzulkowskiMichael and Cathie NagleJeffrey and Marsha MoranThe Biehl FamilyThe Welch/Koester FamilyCharlotte SzrombaThe Purcell FamilyJennifer ThomiszerJoanne ThomiszerFor the deceased Dennis Spielman, husband of SharonJoe Soforic, friend of Bob & Agnes FlynnPaul Tibbs, father of KimPlease Pray for our Men and WomenServing in the MilitaryOur parish community would like to recognize andremember the following individuals in prayer:U.S. Air ForceLt. Joseph ZitoStaff Sgt. Brooke SicaAB Jon Babiarz, Special Forces Joseph MichalowiczCpt Joseph Bennington (Reserve) Cpt Bradley CrossonTechnical Sgt. Shanna CronesAir Force National GuardSenior Airman Jacob Brancaleon Major Eric H. DolanU.S. ArmyCpt. Lynnea JensenCpt. Alanna CaseyStaff Sgt. Aaron SimmsPFC Sean WesleyArmy Ranger Medic Jeremy SeeCpt. Matthew HaselhorstU.S. Marine CorpsCapt Brad RothmanLt. Colin Miller-RatcliffesLCpl Brandyn TagliaviaLCpl Oliver BuckleyLCpal Tommy BaldacciCol James Arthur HogbergLiturgy Schedule & Mass IntentionsMost Holy TrinityMonday, June 1, 2015(Saint Justin, Martyr)6:30am Communion Service8:30am Special Intention for Healing for Sue Reuter,by MomTuesday, June 2, 2015(Saint Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs)6:30am Communion Service8:30am †Kyle Brandt, by Bob & Mary HronekWednesday, June 3, 2015(Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs)Matt NelsonSgt. William Stuart1st Lt. Chris TurleySPC Zachary HowellCpt. Mike ReillyStaff Sgt. Jeffrey CronesJohn OsborneJennifer SlownPvt. Sonia CarrilloCpl Cody KolarCapt. Kevin Martin6:30am Communion Service8:30am †Christopher Ryder, by Audrey EastonSpecial Intention for Healing for Nadia BehnaThursday, June 4, 20156:30am Communion Service8:30am †Karen Bettinardi, by Mary WrightFriday, June 5, 2015(Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr)6:30am Communion Service8:30am †Shirley Mann, by Bill MannSaturday, June 6, 2015(Saint Norbert, Bishop, BVM)Naval ReserveCDR Lance Klosterman, MD8:30am For St. Thomas’ 30th AnniversaryClosing Celebrations2:00pm Wedding: David Schumacher & Rebecca Zurales4:30pm Vigil: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ†Thomas J. McLaughlin, by Fr. Don†Virginia Payovich, by Harry, Lorraine,Paul & Philip BrozynskiU.S. Coast GuardSunday, June 7, 2015U.S. NavyEnsign Jason CoonsAlex MetzgerAirman Alex DworakSN Joel CurrySTG SN Jeffrey BatesCMDR Brendan CurranCall the parish office 630.355.8980 to includesomeone you love in the Military prayer list.(The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ)8:00am †John Easton, by Audrey†Jerzy Luzeniecki, by Rich Murawski9:30am For the People of St. Thomas11:15am †Johnathan Weiger, by Mom & Dad†Francis Gallagher, by Bill & Patti DoughertyPage 5 — May 31, 2015

Faith and Formation Commission—AdultSeek. Ask. Find.The GOSPEL for the 1st and 21st CenturiesTo prepare for next Sunday’s homily, read the Gospelseveral times during this week, and let your mind andspirit begin to nurture the seeds of God’s word.June 7, 2015 — Mark 14:12-16Next week is the Feast of the most Holy Body andBlood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday). This celebrates Jesus final meal where he gave his disciples HisBody and Blood. We celebrate this each and every timewe receive the Holy Eucharist in Communion. ThankJesus for His self-sacrifice, receive Him with love, andextend that love to others.CongratulationsJohanne JeudyC.A.R.E. CORNERAnother entry into the category of the “chosen”of God was Ruth, even though Ruth would havebeen labeled a “loser” by the society of her time.Ruth was a young widow from the land of Moab.Widows typically fell on one of the last rungs of thesocio-economic ladder in any society. She chose toremain loyal to her mother-in-law, Naomi and sohad returned with Naomi to her Jewish homeland.But that meant that Ruth had left her own home andwas now a stranger in a foreign land. Nevertheless,her loyalty to Naomi spurred her to work hard,gleaning the edges of the fields at harvest time inorder to provide something to eat for both of them.This devoted and generous young woman caughtthe eye of Boaz, a distant relative of Naomi. Eventually Boaz married Ruth, providing her with a family and a new home.God blessed Ruth and Boaz with a son namedObed who would become the grandfather of KingDavid. Both Ruth and Boaz are named in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel (see Matthew1:5). Even though Ruth was essentially a poor immigrant, God used her to fulfill His own plans.Johanne grew up in Duchity, the village inHaiti where St. Thomas has a Twinning Relationship with Ste. Marie-Madeleine. Johanne wasrecognized as a promising student and she had agreat desire to further her education to allow herto help in her village as a medical professional.Parishioner Tom DeLacey met Johanne onone of his Dental Mission trips. It is very difficultto secure a student visa for a youth from Haiti.Tom was very persistent and was finally able tobring Joanne to Naperville in 2009. She livedwith the Tom and Mary for a few years and is currently living with theGrumbine family (Rose, Steven, Matthew, and Daniel, also parishioners).Joanne arrived speaking essentially no English, yet she graduated fromSt. Francis High School in Wheaton in May 2011. With support fromBenedictine University, she continued her studies at the university in Lisle.Two weeks ago, she graduated from Benedictine with a Bachelor of Arts inBiology.What is next? Johanne will be entering the Master’s Entry to NursingPractice program at either DePaul University or Rush Medical Center - bothin Chicago. Once that is completed, she will continue her studies toward acertificate in Family Practice Nursing. She intends to return to her village inHaiti and provide healthcare to the people in Duchity and the surrounding area.Congratulations, Johanne!Page 6 — May 31, 2015

Living My Faith This Summer — 2015 Faith Formation Summer HandoutPre KindergartenFirst GradeMake and send a card to someonewho feels sad, lonely or sick.Draw pictures of Jesus and hisfriends— include yourself.Have a nature observationday-notice the goodnessof God’s creation.Tell your parents a Bible story inwhich you are one of Jesus’ Disciples.Make pictures of things for whichyou are thankful.At dinner, say a prayer of thanks forfood and family. Take turns thankingGod for what He gives to us.Make a list of all the wonderful thingsGod knows about you.Plant a seed and watch it grow,realizing how amazing all of life is.Thank your parent(s) for caring for you.Tell someone you love them and thatJesus loves them, too!Make your bed (or some other chore)without being asked to do so.Say a prayer for a friend.Think of Saints you have heard about.How can you be more like them?Know Jesus loves you just as you are.Make the Sign of the Cross and pray together the Lord’s Prayer, “Our Father.”Pray together with your family for the people in your life.Read stories about Jesus.Attend Mass together. Point out during the mass that the priest is doing the same thingJesus did at the Last Supper. Make the connection between the stories you hear at Massand stories from the Bible.Attend a Mass when there are Baptisms. After Mass, bless yourselvesfrom the holy water in the Baptismal Font. At home, show pictures ofyour Baptism. Light your Baptism candle and say a prayer together.Walk around church. Look at the Altar Table, the Risen Cross, theBaptismal Font. Kneel at the Blessed Mary Statue and say a prayer.Visit the Sanctuary Lamp and the Tabernacle in the Chapel and sayhello to Jesus by making the sign of the cross or saying a prayer.KindergartenPlay “Jesus Says” like Simon Says(ie. Make the Sign of the Cross).Make a scrapbook of your Baptism.Dress up and act out Bible Stories.Throw a party for Jesus.Create a booklet or quilt of creation.Make encouraging signs (“JesusLoves You”) for your home.Have a refrigerator prayer list.(Write your Prayers of the Faithful)Make a “Caring Caterpillar” out ofsmall paper plates or circles of paperto show how you care for others.See how long it can get throughoutthe summer.Say prayers together as afamily. Attend churchtogether on Sunday.Make chalk drawingsof God’s creation,family andfriends.Second GradePray a decade of the Rosary or more – with your family. Pray the Hail MaryAttend Sunday Mass and continue to celebrate your second, third, fourth, fifthcommunion and know that Jesus is present in the Eucharist.Remember-the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus sowhen you receive Communion, try to be like Jesus with family and friends.Make a chart this summer of all the things you do that are like Jesus.Eucharist means “to give thanks,” so when you pray at bedtime thinkof what you are thankful for each day.Third GradeLead your family in the dinner prayer.Attend Mass – volunteer to bring up the cross or gifts at mass as a family.Pray the Apostle’s Creed or Nicene Creed.Walk the labyrinth behind St. Thomas or the one on the Riverwalk.Walk the Stations of the Cross behind the parking lot at church.Pray a decade of the Rosary each night or pray the entire Rosary as a family.Volunteer at the “Feed My Starving Children” site in Naperville (www.FMSC.org).Read from the Bible: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Acts.Tell your parent how to write chapter and verse from the Bible (John 3:16).Fourth GradeAttend Mass and look up the Sunday Readings in your Bible.Randomly open your Bible and read one of the passages.Take your Bible to the pool or park with you and do some reading.Introduce a friend to the Bible.Examine your conscience (use the handout) and pray the Act of Contrition.Remember to say “I forgive you” when someone else says, “I am sorry.”Pray the Rosary.Say a short prayer asking Jesus to guide you to what you need to hear.Bless those in your family with the sign of the Cross as you did at Reconciliation.Review the meaning of the commandments & beatitudes in your booklet.Perform one action living the beatitudes (be attitudes).Go to Reconciliation.Read about the life of a saint.Do an extra chore to buy a food item for the Care Pantry.Fifth GradePray together the following prayers: The Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary, Glory Be,Act of Contrition, Nicene Creed, Apostle’s Creed, The Rosary.Pray the different prayer forms (blessing, thanksgiving, praise and intercession).Share/discuss major events in Jesus’ life.Recall seasons of our liturgical calendar and Holy Days. August 15 we will celebrateAssumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.Attend Sunday Masses. After mass discuss what the Readings/Gospel means for you.As a family, discuss the Question of the Week.Review our 7 sacraments, their symbols and signs. Recall and share picturesof any sacraments your family has received.Page 7 — May 31, 2015

Faith and Formation Commission—YouthFaith Formation / Religious Educationof Children PreK through 8th gradeRegistration forms for Religious Education are nowavailable for grade levels Pre-K through 8th Grade. Pickup a registration packet from the Faith Formation Office/Religious Education Office or in the GatheringArea or download the forms from the St. Thomaswebsite www.stapostle.org. (On the web site clickon the bar, far right, Education. Please note there areseveral forms to return.)Return the forms by July 1 for the lowest registration fee. Fees are higher in July and August, except fornew parishioners. Please contact the Religious Education / Faith Formation Office for assistance at630.305.6318. They are happy to help you in any way!Meet an Amazing Young Person Monica (Yumping) HolcombMonica has participated in St. Thomas’ musicministry since she was in grade school. Currentlyshe sings in Voices of Faith, is a member of an ensemble group, and she cantors. After high school,so few young people choose to participate in musicministry. Monica has been a blessing and inspiration to so many at St. Thomas the Apostle!?Families: Take some time to discussand reflect on the readings.Question ofthe Week.When have you doubted?HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Youth Garage Sale – Donations Now Accepted! — The annual St. Thomas Youth Garage Sale will be June 5-7.Smaller donations are being accepted. Items can be dropped off after Masses this weekend or at any time the churchbuilding is open from now until June 4. Due to limited storage space, large items (such as furniture, workout equipment, large appliances, etc.) will not be accepted until June 2-4. Thanks in advance for your generous donations!Young Men’s Faith Sharing Group — During the summer, St. Thomas Young Adult Ministry will offer a youngmen’s fellowship group from 6:00-7:00 AM on the following mornings: June 10, June 25, July 8, July 23, August 5,and August 20. Meetings will be every two weeks alternating between Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Thisgroup will focus on fellowship and discussing topics which address struggles and challenges young men, and particularly young fathers, face in their daily lives including balancing work and family, societal expectations, leadership, and faith. Though content will be focused on young men and fathers, adult men of all ages are welcome tojoin. Coffee will be provided for every meeting and there is no cost to join. Contact Brett Adams(badams@stapostle.org) for more information and details.2015 High School Summer Mission Trips — There are still spots available for all 2015 summer mission trips being offered. Youth teams will be sent on the following trips this summer:July 5-11 – Detroit, MIJuly 20-24 – Local Diocesan Mission tripJuly 29 – August 5 - HaitiIf 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 or download itfrom our youth webpage www.discoveryouthministry.com.Page 8 — May 31, 2015

Camp Rock 2015It’s ministry sign-up time! Consider signing up fora middle school ministry. Your gifts are needed!Religious education materials for the 2015-16 yearwill be available on June 1. The forms will be available online (at www.stapostle.org ) or in the GatheringArea. Register early!Serving in the Name of St. ThomasThe St. Thomas Just5Days middle school missiontrip team is looking forward to their week of service inSt. Joseph, Michigan which will take place from July 6through 10. Please keep this trip in your prayers praythat their experience will be marked by joy and hope,that their service to those in need will be fruitful, andthat they will grow in knowledge and faith through theexperience.The team’s youth members include Abbey Borden,Jack Cook, Sophia Cook, Arianna Fritz, Kelly Harrington, Hope Nagai, Emily Nagy, Luisa Posada, Camryn Rodrigues, and Sara Swanson.Xtreme Taste of Faith:“Love Them Anyway”WHAT: Youth leadership conferencefor incoming 7th and 8th gradersWHEN: Sunday, June 27, 2014, 5:00-10:30 pmWHERE: Lewis UniversityWHAT TO EXPECT: Energizing prayer and worship, fun speakers, exciting activities, mass, dinner anda t-shirt!COST: 35INFORMATION: Contact Peggy Goralski(pgoralski@stapostle.org )It’s fun, it’s faith, it’s extreme!!!WHAT: Camp Rock is a 4-day, 3-night camp for middle school students sponsored by the Joliet and Rockforddioceses.WHEN: June 11-14 & Aug. 6-9WHO: Any student currently in grades6, 7, or 8WHERE: Dickson Valley Camp, Newark, IL (near Plano, IL)COST: 300.00 (including 80 nonrefundable deposit)REGISTRATION: Go towww.camprock.me and click on theCamp Rock logo and you will be directed to the main page with a link to the registrationforms. There is a 25 discount for registering by April 1.QUESTIONS: Contact John Lamperis atjohn@camprock.meACTIVITIES: swimming, canoeing, prayer, archery,Bible study, campfire, indoor gym and climbing wall,mass, hiking, sports, music, skits, craftsFaith and BaseballWHAT: Mike Sweeney’s2015 Catholic Baseball CampEACH DAY INCLUDES:Mass, rosary, confessions,baseball instruction, games, and funWHEN: July 20-22, 2015, 8 am – 3:30 pmAGES: 8-16WHERE: Providence Catholic high School, NewLenox, ILCOST: 300.00REGISTRATION: Register online STIONS: Contact Mike Cemeno at 815.791.6519Attendees will learn from men who have years of MajorLeague Baseball experience. The camp is limited to 150attendees to ensure that each one gets the best one-onone attention and instruction.CatholicVocabulary TestTHE TEN COMMANDMENTS:The most important Top Ten listnot given by David Letterman.Page 9 — May 31, 2015

Service Commission—Outreach & Social JusticeCharity Golf OutingMonday, July 20Make ReservationsGolf or Dinner Onlywww.stapostle-golf.orgorContact OSJ Officemryder@stapostle.org630-355-8980 x121Early Bird for Golf Extended to June 15!Make your reservations now for golf (includes dinner) ordinner only. Price includes 2 hour open bar, excellent dinner,and silent/live auction. Gather a group of friends to play golfor enjoy dinner. Golf a bargain at 175 per person. DinnerOnly 75 per person. Thanks for your support!Holes-for-Hope benefits St. Thomas Cares continuing effort, providing various emergency funding services to individuals and families in need in the local area.Lakota Mission Trip Team Assistswith Young Mothers InitiativeIn April, a team of four women from the St. Thomas community deepened the relationship with the people of St. Agnes Parish in Manderson,South Dakota. This was the eighth team St. Thomas has sent to St. Agnes.Sandy Hatfield, Rose Grumbine, Paula Kosin, and Anne Schultz traveledto the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation April 24-28 to assist with the firstYoung Mothers Initiative held at St. Agnes.To prepare for the Young Mothers program, the team drove to RapidCity on Saturday to buy food for Sunday evening’s lasagna dinner. Oneway, the trip was almost two hours. The alternative would have been aone hour drive to Chadron, NE. With only convenience stores in the townof Pine Ridge and the same or nothing in the smaller towns on the reservation, the long drive to get to the nearest Wal-Mart or Safeway in eitherlocation is the reality for Lakota families. And add winter weather, vehicles in poor repair, and the price of gas to the mix, and anyone can see thelevel of challenge families face just to obtain groceries.The team attended Mass at St. Agnes on Sunday morning. The Lakota purification rite, called azilya (incensing) wasincorporated at the beginning of Mass during the Penitential Act. An elder offered the smoke of burning sage to eachperson, wafted toward them with an eagle feather.The intent of the Young Mothers Initiative - held Sunday afternoon and evening - was to bring the women together toprovide a sense of hope, faith, and support. The theme chosen by St. Agnes’ planning group was “We care – You matter– You can do this”. Four mothers attended the program as well as three grandmothers who came because they are responsible for the care of their grandchildren. Fr. Peter Klink, SJ, the pastor, and Sandy wrangled the children to anotherbuilding to keep them engaged during the program. The program began with prayer (led by Anne) followed by presentations and discussions in four areas: community programs and resources for children, keeping your children healthy (doneby Rose, a nurse), assertiveness (done by Paula and another counselor), and lastly, a discussion on next steps and topics that wouldbe helpful. The mothers were very interested in meeting a fewtimes a month, continuing this kind of support group.The day was capped off with an abundant meal of lasagna,salad, garlic bread and a cheesecake dessert, with intentional abundant leftovers. Cartons of food went home with each mother, respecting a Lakota tradition called “wateca”. Moms receivedgoodie bags, too, each with a booklet of devotions for mothers, aboard book for young children, a bottle of hand lotion, and aprayer square knit by the St. Thomas Prayer Shawl Ministry.On Monday the team from St

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