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

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 7, 2016

*indicates part-time staff

Aileen Rominger (chair) 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 online at www.stapostle.org 630 305-6318 (Religious Education) and download our app! 630 355-0521 (Facsimilie)

Parish Staff Priests in Residence Rev. Don E. McLaughlin – Pastor, x102, dmclaughlin@stapostle.org Rev. Joseph Kappilumakkal, CMI – Parochial Vicar, x 103, Jkapp@stapostle.org

Priests Assisting on Weekends Rev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend Associate, robco@robco.org Rev. Lawrence Jagdfeld, O.F.M. Rev. Matt Lorenz, Senior Vicar, Archdiocese of Chicago

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, chuck.lane2@icloud.com Pat (Mary Jo) Lennon – 630.901.3223, presence.now@gmail.com

Liturgy

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

Parish Pastoral Council Ron Davis Mike Murray

Commission Representatives Lisa Brose—Worship and Liturgy Chris Baker—Faith and Spiritual Formation Joanne Bordage—Service and Outreach Jeff Berta—Stewardship (secretary) John Howley—Finance Council/Administration

Ex-Officio Fr. Dof Arty—Parochial Vicar Fr. Don McLaughlin—Pastor

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 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. Our Outreach Twinning Parishes… St. Thomas the Apostle parish has an ongoing twinning relationship with the following parishes:

St. Marie Madeleine in Duchity, Haiti St. Agnes on the Lakota Indian Reservation, Manderson, South Dakota

St. Nicholas in Aurora, Illinois

St. Thomas 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.

The second reading today from the Letter to the Hebrews makes me ask myself how strong is my faith? When honest with myself, there are times that I wish I had the strong faith of Abraham and Sarah of which Paul writes in this letter to encourage the Hebrews (and us!). But there are times… when my faith is tested… most recently being the death of parishioner Debbie Loughlin. Being a priest

doesn’t automatically mean that my faith will never be chal-lenged or tried and that I won’t have questions, doubts, fears just like everybody else. I recall reading a prayer for priests written by Fr. Karl Rahner, SJ. I would like to share it with you:

“My brothers and sisters, accept us as we are: men who, like you, need the mercy of God: poor men, weak, sinful, with faults and limited talents. Though we are men called by God, chosen by Him to be servants of the altar in your holy com-munity, we too grope through the darkness of the world (my emphasis). All we can do is travel with you into the light of God, our Father, who loves us, forgives us and sends Him-self in Jesus Christ and in the grace of the Holy Spirit. So you see, you must carry us just as we must carry you. Pray for us. Have patience with us. Carry us. Accept God’s Word and His Holy Mysteries from us.”

Franciscan Fr. Richard Rohr in Quotations for the Soul, uses an image from our American pastime – baseball – to describe faith. He says: “Faith is so rare and religion is so common because no one wants to live between first base and second base. Faith is the in-between space where you’re not sure you’ll make it to second base. You’ve let go of one thing and haven’t yet latched onto another: Most of us choose the security of first base.” God led Abraham and Sarah to embark on a lifelong journey to places they had not planned to go and among people they did not know. Then, when at last a child was given them, they acquiesced to the unthinkable possibility that their child and his life and destiny were not theirs to plan or protect. So many parents and caregivers face similarly unthinkable challenges in life. Yet faith must be summoned in that very moment when logic fails to satisfy and every reasonable hope seems to with-ers. This faith led Abraham and Sarah forward when every fiber of their beings yearned for a retreat to the safety, stability and familiarity of first base. Over the years as a priest, I have seen this kind of faith in so many parishioners who have faced all kinds of challenges in life. Their faith strengthens mine!

From the Pastor’s Desk...

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!

Liturgy Schedule Daily (Monday — Friday) Communion Service: 6:30 am Rosary: 8:10 am Mass: 8:30 am (Saturday) Mass: 8:30 am

Weekend Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 am

every first Friday, 9am — 5pm

Would you like to become a parishioner? Call Kathy Ferguson 630.355.8980 X100 to register!

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 7, 2016

Our soul waits for the LORD, who is our help and our shield. — Psalm 33:20

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Worship Commission—Liturgy & Music

Presider’s Schedule

August 13/14 4:30 p.m. – Fr. Joseph Kappilumakkal, Deacon Larry Kearney Preaching 8:00 a.m. – Fr. Joseph Kappilumakkal, Deacon Pat Lennon Preaching 9:30 a.m. – Fr. Bob Colaresi 11:15 a.m. – Fr. Don McLaughlin No 6:00 p.m. Mass until the Fall

Schedule is subject to change. When possible, changes

Jeanne Cotter to be Artist in Residence 2016-2017 Beginning in September, renowned Catholic artist Jeanne Cotter will begin ministering to the St. Thomas community, sharing her faith through story and song. The parish community will enjoy her presence at Mass-es once a month where she will lead music as well as offer a reflection. Jeanne will lead several concerts, and also conduct workshops that inspire and strengthen ministers in the parish community and beyond - always sharing her faith in an intimate and personal way. The generosity of a group of parishioners have made this opportunity possible for the St. Thomas community. Jeanne’s first weekend at St. Thomas will be Septem-ber 17/18. About Jeanne Using the gifts of singing, storytelling, songwriting, and piano performance, Jeanne Cotter has won the hearts of listeners throughout the United States. Jeanne is a liturgical composer and inspirational speaker and retreat leader as well as a successful secular and spir-itual performer and recording artist. With undergradu-ate studies in theology and music and an Interdiscipli-nary Masters Degree in Psychology and Spirituality, Jeanne shares a bounty of knowledge, grounded in her own story and what she calls “the authority of experi-ence.” Her latest works include the publication of her inspirational children�s book, Child of the Moon (Mythic Rain), as well as the release of two recording projects this past year: The Old Gravel Road: Storytell-ing and Song from the Heartland (GIA) and Tender Hearted (GIA). Her greatest work is mothering her three young children: Jonah, Anna and Adrian.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15

The Assumption of the blessed Virgin Mary will be cel-ebrated on Monday, August 15 at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Although it is not a Holy Day of Obliga-tion this year, it is an opportuni-ty to enter more fully into the mystery of Mary’s love for her Son and the Church. Join us!

A Prayer for Our Parish We pray: justice for the falsely accused freedom for the wrongly imprisoned healing for the tortured or abused care for the orphan and widow concern for the refugee and dispossessed and above all forgiveness for our emotional detachment. May we weep as you weep love as you love and not be afraid to be angry for the sake of your children wherever they might be. Amen.

© John Birch

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Lt. Joseph Zito Joseph Michalowicz Cpt Bradley Crosson

Sgt. William Stuart 1st Lt. Chris Turley SPC Zachary Howell Cpt. Mike Reilly Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Crones 1st Lt. Tyler Mazda 2LT Craig M. Watkins

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

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 Major Joseph Bennington (Reserve)

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 2LT Sean Mogan

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 Ensign Dillon Shoemaker

Call the parish office 630.355.8980 to include someone you love in the Military prayer list.

SN Joel Curry STG SN Jeffrey Bates CMDR Brendan Curran Ensign Daniel Meaney

Pray for Our Parish:

For the sick… Virginia Rizzo Mark Maddalon, brother of Janine Mogan Vito and Nick Martino, Charlene and Ed Pianovski, friends of the Dufkis Family Tony Mensik, uncle of Kathy Sander Jim Foley, brother of Bill Fr. George Hurley Ted & Maria Memmoli, parents of Anna Haggerty Ben Olson, son-in-law of Darlene Dionne-Karales

Liturgy Schedule & Mass Intentions (Nineteenth Sunday Ordinary Week) Monday, August 8, 2016 (Saint Dominic, Priest) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †William McCarthy, by Family †Lillian Stegmund, by Buddy & Mely Mallorca Tuesday, August 9, 2016 (Saint Teresa Benedicts of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Tim Hoffmann, by Bob & Mary Hronek Wednesday, August 10, 2016 (St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Jim Schultz, by Pauline & Carl Vandy Thursday, August 11, 2016 (St. Clare, Virgin) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Anne Battisto, by Joseph Battisto Friday, August 12, 2016 (Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious) 6:30am Communion Service 8:30am †Bill Bolger, by Family & Friends Saturday, August 13, 2016 (Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs; BVM) 8:30am †Simon E. Mallorca, by The Mallorca Family 4:30pm Vigil: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time †Carol Rados, by Gene †Dave Otto, by Dave & Karen Muthler Sunday, August 14, 2016 (Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 8:00am For the People of St. Thomas 9:30am †Michael Gannon, by Meg Gannon †Eleanor Esposito, by The Misdom Family 11:15am †Joseph Trattner, by Family †Bridget “Sissy” Riley, by Tyrone & Kathleen

For the deceased… Ken Wallace Elmer Petrasek, father of Kim, Deb & Brad Fr. Bill Condon, founding pastor of St. Raphael’s Mary Both, sister of Marty Scheckel Arnie Breitung, husband of Anita Jay Hannigan, brother of Jean Clifford Preston, friend of Maria Salvador

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Faith and Formation Commission—Adult

C.A.R.E. CORNER Today's gospel passage is not the first time Jesus told his disciples to be less concerned about the im-mediate and material things of this world and in-stead to reach for and focus on the treasures of heav-en. A treasure is something we value and consider to be of great worth. What we devote our time and en-ergy to reveals who or what it is we truly treasure. Jesus said that is where our hearts can be found. Je-sus knew the real treasures in our lives are spiritual, not material. In order to be a faithful and prudent steward of the gifts we have in this life, we must recognize that there is even greater value in the gifts that lie beyond the boundaries of our earthly life. When we've been entrusted with much by God, we are accountable for much to God. The gifts God gives us are intended to be perpetuated and re-gifted to others. Gifts are meant to be given. Our primary task then on our earthly journey is to devote our en-ergies and attention to doing the will of our Divine Master so the Kingdom of Heaven can be made visi-ble around us. That's what Jesus did. We know where his heart was. Where can your heart be found right now?

Join a Bible Study at St. Thomas Millions of people, young and not-so-young, will begin a new course of studies in September. Will you be among them, stretching mind and heart to God? Registration is now open for the on-going weekly Bible Studies here. Choose what best suits you and join lively, interactive groups of people learning, discussing and pray-ing the Word of God. First and Second Samuel will consider some of the tow-ering names in the history of God’s Chosen people – Samu-el, Saul and David. Towering over them all is God and the question, “Who is King over Israel?” Look into fascinating stories of faithfulness – and betrayal, obedience – and all manner of mayhem, love – and war. What messages do they have for us today? Come and See! CHOOSE either 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. OR 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays from September 8 to May 25, 2017. Facilitat-ed by Chari Rosales, Director of Adult Faith Formation.

Acts of the Apostles invites all to walk the WAY of the early Church and discuss how it affects us today. Learn about and from the earliest Church leaders and communi-ties, bringing their experiences into today’s. This group meets Fridays from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., from September 9, to May 19, 2017 and is facilitated by Audrey Easton, grad-uate of the Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet, and her team. Make a weekly commitment, or come whenyou can – and bring a friend! To participate, please RSVP by Septem-ber 1 to Marge Coronado at 630.355.8980 x118 or mcoro-nado@stapostle.org. There will be a $15 fee for materials.

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

August 7 - Luke 12:32-48 “Be Prepared”. That’s the motto of the Boy Scouts and the message of this Gospel passage. What are you put-ting off in your spiritual life until “I have more time”? Yet, even our secular culture warns us to ‘Expect the Unexpected”. We will have to account for our lives be-fore God ‘one day’. There’s a Chinese proverb that says: ”I have always known this day would come, but yesterday I did not know it would be today.” Will you be ready?

St. Thomas the Apostle Brat Night for everyone!

The St. Thomas Knights of Columbus will host a “Brats Night” on Friday, August 19 in the Lighthouse from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is open to anyone 21 years of age and above. Women are very welcome! Come and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship… and get to know Fr. Joseph. Menu: brats, German potato salad, coleslaw, chips, beer, and soft drinks. RSVP required by Sunday August 14. Registrations will be taken after all weekend Masses on August 6/7 and August 13/14. You can also RSVP at “StThomasKofC@gmail.com”. Cost is a free will donation the night of the event.

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Faith and Formation Commission—Youth

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

Question of the week…

What should we do as we wait for Jesus’ return?

Catechists and Aides Needed for Religious Education Program Elementary—Thank you to those who have already come forward to help with the elementary Religious Education Program. We still have a need for a few more catechists as well as aides for Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. held at Brookdale School and Saturday morning held at All Saints Academy 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. or at 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. All volunteers must attend the workshop, “Protecting God’s Children” and have a background check. Catechists have some meetings to assist in sharing our faith with the children. Aides assist in rooms as needed but do not have meetings. This is a wonderful opportunity to continue your own faith journey and to share your gifts with God’s children. Please consider serving. Con-tact Patti Dougherty 630.355.8980 ext. 109 or email pdougherty@stapostle.org for more infor-mation about training, your role and the calendar. Middle School—Christine Ramirez served as a mid-dle school catechist for two years while she was in high school. When writing about the experience, she reflected, “Thank you so much for allowing me to be a middle school catechist. These past two years have been an incredible journey and experience.” Five more catechists are needed for 2016-2017 middle school RE classes, and, like Christine says, it is an amazing journey. And so, if you EVER thought about ministering as a catechist, helping to form the faith of amazing young people, NOW is your chance! There are hopes and dreams for middle school faith formation that can only be realized with your help. Catechists are needed for both Saturday morning and Monday evening class sessions. For more infor-mation or to volunteer, contact Peggy Goralski at pgoralski@stapostle.org or 630.355.8980, x123.

Religious Education Kick-Off All Pre-K through 8th grade families are invited to our Kick-Off on Sunday, August 28. We will meet in St. Thomas’ gym from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. to meet some of our wonderful Religious Education volunteers, and class-mates, have refreshments, and a blessing. If you are able to provide a snack for the table, it would be greatly appre-ciated!! You are welcome to attend either the 9:30 mass before the Kick-Off or the 11:15 mass after it. Still need to register? Contact the Faith Formation Of-fice. We are happy to help you!

Just5Days…thanks to the Chaperones The members of our parish Just5Days middle school mission trip team returned safely from St. Joseph, Michi-gan. It was a wonderful week of serving, sharing, play-ing, and prayer. The week was made even more wonder-ful because of the tremendous group of chaperones: Tisha Danehl, Bianca Ballard, Tim Lankisch, and Matt Fletcher. Thank you so much for giving of your time and choosing to spend it at Just5Days. You helped to enrich the experi-ence for all involved. You are the best!

Grandparents Day at St. Pat’s Middle school students and friends… come and help with BINGO at St. Pat’s on Saturday, August 13, from 1-3 pm. Volunteers should meet at St. Thomas at 1 pm. Come and join in the fun!

Be a Part of Harvest Sunday Mark your calendars now! Harvest Sunday, the annual city-wide food drive sponsored by the Catholic parishes of Naperville, will take place on October 30 (flyer delivery and food collection at Casey’s) and November 6 (food pickup and sorting). More information will be provided in the coming weeks.

St. Thomas Middle School RE Receives Grant The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) has award-ed a grant in the amount of $350 to St. Thomas for the purchase of the resource, Sunday Gospel Reflections & Activities for Teens. This resource will be used to guide middle school RE classes in breaking open the Word and discussing the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel. We are grate-ful to the many donors who supported the CEF Annual Campaign and who have made this grant possible.

An Incredible Journey Awaits!

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Service Commission—Outreach & Social Justice

Back to School is Here! St. Thomas is collecting new school supplies on behalf of its 80 Care Pantry families with school age children. Just purchase items from the list below and drop them off in the clearly marked collection bins in the Narthex and the Gathering Area between now and August 14. Or, drop off a donation in the Church office (make checks payable to St. Thomas OSJ with “school supplies” in the memo section), and volunteers will shop for you! Ques-tions? – contact Rodney at 630.305.0953, or Michelle at 630.235.2997. Thank you for your generous sup-port! When you shop or make out your donation check, imagine a child being well equipped for the upcoming school year. • Plastic Pencil Case Boxes • #2 Pencils • Erasers • Pens - Black, Red, or Blue Highlighters • Glue Sticks /White Glue • Notebooks -Wide Ruled and College Ruled,

at least 70 pages • Paper - Wide Ruled and College Ruled • Twin Pocket Portfolio Folders • Colored Pencils (12 count) • Crayons (24 count) • Washable Markers - Classic Colors (8 count) • Scissors • 12 Inch Rulers

Golf Outing Results The Holes-for-Hope Golf Outing to benefit St. Thomas Cares, held Monday, July 25, was a wonderful success from any aspect. The golfers were challenged by the Bolingbrook course. The evening social hour and dinner was a great party in the spacious dining area. The silent and live auctions were successful. The winning live auction bid for “Dinner at the Rectory” (Fr. Don – wine connoisseur and sommelier, and Fr. Dof – Celebri-ty Chef) was $1,900! The St. Thomas Wall of Wine Raffle (50 bottles) was won by parishioner Sally Meno. Party at Sally’s House! Date to be announced! J Congratulations, Sally. The final overall financial results will be announced soon, but more than $25,000 was raised for St. Thomas Cares. Thanks to the Golf Outing Committee, volunteers, silent auction and wine donators, and sponsors!

Homeless Alliance Takes Debate to Naperville City Council The St. Thomas Homeless Alliance Ministry continues to take action to reduce discrimination related to Family Choice Vouchers … discrimination that allows landlords to refuse to even consider renting to families with a voucher, when in fact there are many advantages for landlords that accept vouchers. The Homeless Alliance collaborated with speakers from Hope Fair Housing, the DuPage Housing Authori-ty, and the Naperville Homeowners Association to sup-port a change to the Fair Housing Ordinance to include Family Choice Vouchers as a “legal Source of income”.

The Council accepted the Homeless Alliance recommendation to table the question until the October 4 meeting to allow further discussion. Stay Tuned: It may be important to fill city hall with people on October 4! Below is an excerpt from the Homeless Alliance talk. To view the full talk, go to www.stapostle.org and type “homeless” in the Search Win-dow. “In helping hundreds of families each year with emergency financial assistance, we hear many stories. A single moth-er of four called to ask if we knew of any rental housing that would accept her Family Choice Voucher. She had less than a month to find housing or lose her voucher. She had just spent 15 minutes in a phone conversation with a landlord. The conversation was going very well. Then she mentioned that she had a Family Choice Voucher. The landlord imme-diately stated that he would not rent to her. The ordinance change would NOT require the landlord to accept a voucher holder. The landlord would ONLY be required to consider the applicant like any other non-voucher holder … allow the voucher holder to complete an applica-tion and proceed with his/her normal process … credit history, criminal background, references, etc. And then make a decision.”

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Resources

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

Upon admission, please designate your religion 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

From the Behavioral Health Team In the Wake of Tragedy: How Should We Talk With Our Kids The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a number of tips on the most effective ways to help kids cope. � Set the example. Children will quickly pick up on

the emotional cues of the adults in their lives. Main-taining a calm attitude and avoiding appearing anx-ious or frightened will help them model the behavior.

� Be Honest. It’s not helpful to pretend the event didn’t happen or wasn’t serious. Children may re-spond by thinking you are too afraid to tell the truth.

� Being upset is okay. It’s impor tant to reassure chil-dren that being upset is to be expected. Feelings of anger are okay too, but kids need help from parents to express those feelings in an appropriate way.

� Offer reassurance. If the event is not close to home and not an immediate threat, emphasize the fact they are in a safe place.

� People are getting help. Explain that emergency workers and other officials are doing everything they can to help those who were affected.

� Monitor your stress. Adults are not immune to many of the same feelings of worry, anger and frustra-tion. Connect with friends, family, religious leaders or mental health experts who can help you process your thoughts.

What experts say matters most is that adults have an open dialogue with kids. This lays the groundwork to help them cope with tough matters long-term. (source: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

“Welcome to Paradise” At the 21st Annual Senior Lifestyle Expo Come to the Annual Senior Lifestyle Expo on Tues-day and Wednesday, August 23 and 24 at Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be health and wellness screenings, outstanding entertainment, and so much more! For more infor-mation call Kaitie at 630.293.5990.

Prayer to Begin a School Year God of wisdom and might, We praise You for the wonder of our being, For mind, body and spirit. Be with our children as they begin a new school year. Bless them and their teachers and staff. Give the strength and grace as their bodies grow; Wisdom and knowledge to their minds As they search for understanding; And peace and zeal to their hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

(source: the catholiccatalogue.com)

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THE WEEK AHEAD…

Monday, Aug. 8 6:00—9:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Lighthouse 7:00—9:30 p.m. Coed Volleyball, Gym

Tuesday, Aug. 9 10:00am-12:00 p.m. Job Ministry Round Table, Youth Center 6:30—9:00 p.m. DuPage United, Lighthouse 7:00—9:30 p.m. Adult Basketball, Gym 7:00—9:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Cana 7:00—9:00 p.m. Charismatic Prayer Group, Lounge

Thursday, Aug. 11 6:30—8:30 p.m. Retreat Team, Gym & Youth Center

Friday, Aug. 12 9:15am-12:00 p.m. Jobs Ministry, Gym

Saturday, Aug. 13 9:00—10:30 a.m. Men’s Saturday Sharing, Cana 1:00—3:00 p.m. Grandparent Day at St. Patrick’s Residence 3:00—4:00 p.m. Jubilate Rehearsal, Church

Last Weekend’s stewardship of financial gifts... Weekly Sunday Offertory July 31, 2016 Sunday Collection Offering Credit Card On-Line Giving (July) 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 7/1/2015 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

$16,482 none this week none this week

$7,859

$24,341

$164,140

$32,828 $177,943 ($13,803)

$1,850,611 $1,686,471

The Sunday collection is $13,803 behind goal so far this year. Capital needs restricted gifts were $255 this past week.

Thank you to those who recognized the need and responded.

St. Thomas the Apostle JOBS MINISTRY

AUGUST KEYNOTE SPEAKER NIGHT Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 pm

"Attaining and Retaining Employee Referrals” Bob Rosell

This presentation will demonstrate the importance of having Employee Referrals as part of your current and future employ-ment searches, and is meant to walk through all the steps from start to finish in obtaining, getting sponsorship, writing intro-duction messages, and talking with potential employee refer-rals. More people are landing jobs today through employee referrals compared to any other means. Robert (Bob) Rosell's career started in IT where he worked across multiple technologies and platforms for nine years, and then he found his way into a Quality Management role where he has been ever since for over the last 12 years. Bob has con-tributed to the development and continual improvement regard-ing all content associated with the IL WorkNet workshop pro-gram since 2009, and has founded Social Media Emotional Intelligence (SMEI). Currently Bob is working for Electro-Motive Diesel in a Software Quality Assurance engineering and management role on several multi-year projects, and was placed there through several management referrals who Bob helped place there in 2010 who he previously worked with at Motorola. For more detailed career and biography information about Bob, go to http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrosell .

Fri, Aug 12, 9:30 am: SARAH BREITHAUPT "The Emotional Side of the Job Search" Sarah is a licensed professional counselor and national certified counselor, specializing in career counseling. She currently serves as Director of Youth and Family Services for Lisle Township where she has counseled clients on career and per-sonal issues for more than three years. Sarah takes a holistic approach with career clients by focusing on more than the mechanics of the job search and the basics of career development. She is especially interested in helping clients develop and maintain emotional and career resiliency during the rigors of job loss, and through career and personal transitions.

Today’s Readings First Reading — Your ancestors waited in faith and cour-age for God’s promised summons (Wisdom 18:6-9). Psalm — Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33). Second Reading — Because of his faithful obedience to God’s call, Abraham’s descendants number as the stars (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]). Gospel — Keep watch and be prepared, for you do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man will appear (Luke 12:32-48 [35-40]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation-al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Readings for the Week Mon: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tues: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wed: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Thurs: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62: Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Fri: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Sat: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sun: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53

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