St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church . Naperville .
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church . Naperville . December 21, 2008
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, IL 60563 e-mail: mainoffice@stapostle.org630 355-8980 (Main Office)Visit us on the internet at www.stapostle.org630 305-6318 (Religious Education)630 355-0521 (Facsimilie)Pastoral Staff — Full TimeSacrament of ReconciliationRev. Joel Fortier – Pastor, jfortier@stapostle.orgRev. Fritz Louis, C.S.C. – Associate PastorRev. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm. – Weekend AssistantRev. Mr. William Worden, D. Min. – Deacon, x105Rev. Mr. Chuck Lane – Deacon, x220, chucklane2@juno.comRev. Mr. Jim Breen – Deacon, 630-357-4853, jimb4853@yahoo.comRev. Mr. Larry Kearney – Deacon, x225, lrkearney@comcast.netRev. Mr. Michael Barrett – Deacon , x220, meabarrett@att.netKate Cuddy—Director of Music and Liturgy, x112, kcuddy@stapostle.orgGerry Czerak – Business Manager, x106, gczerak@stapostle.orgCorinne Seguin-Dart – Director of Junior High Youth Ministry,x117, cseguin@stapostle.orgPatti Dougherty – Director of Religious Education,x109, pdougherty@stapostle.orgJan Olah – Director of Pastoral Care, x124Kevin Pranaitis—Director of High School Youth Ministry, x123, ym@stapostle.orgChari Rosales – Director of Adult Education & RCIA x138, crosales@stapostle.orgMichael Ryder – Director of Outreach & Social Justice (OSJ),x121, mryder@stapostle.orgReconciliation is available Saturday, 3:30 to 4:15p.m., or after the 4:30 p.m. Mass in the Reconciliation Room of the Chapel. Fr. Joel is available duringthe week by appointment. Communal Penance services are held occasionally throughout the year.Pastoral Care Staff — Part TimeJessi Allured, Asst. Director of Music, x111Felicia Lawlor, M.S., R.N., Faith Community Nurse, x104, flawlor@stapostle.orgRose Grumbine, R.N., Faith Community Nurse, x104, rgrumbine@stapostle.orgSupport Staff — Full TimeSick and Home BoundCall the Church Office to receive prayer/Eucharistfrom a priest, deacon or Minister of Care.BaptismBaptisms are usually celebrated 2-3 Sundays eachmonth at a 1:45 p.m. service. On selected dates, Baptisms are celebrated at weekend Masses. Parents arerequired to attend an awareness and renewal eveningprior to the Baptism. Call the Church Office a fewmonths in advance to make arrangements.MatrimonyA couple planning on being married at St. Thomasshould contact the church six months in advance.One year is preferred. Either the bride or groom, ortheir parents, must be a registered parishioner for atleast three months prior to calling to set a date.Religious EducationCall the 305-6318 to register.Nancy Cirmo – Religious Education Assistant, x118, ncirmo@stapostle.orgLori Culberson – Liturgical Assistant, x120, lculberson@stapostle.orgKathy Ferguson - Receptionist, x100, mainoffice@stapostle.orgDiane McQueen – Parish Assistant, x101, dmcqueen@stapostle.orgAnne Schultz – OSJ Partner & Adult Faith Formation Assistant, x113,aschultz@stapostle.orgAngela Tuttle – Liturgy Assistant & Communications Coordinator,x110, atuttle@stapostle.orgSupport Staff — Part TimeRCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)Any person wanting to learn more about the CatholicFaith, or to join our Catholic community should callthe church at 355-8980.Counseling ServiceCall Samarian Interfaith 357-2456 or Jan Olah,Pastoral Care 355-8980 x 124.Sunday NurseryPat Berkhout – Evening/Saturday Receptionist, x119, nitecrew@stapostle.orgNursery care is available for your child age oneMarge Coronado – Evening Receptionist, x119, mcoronado@stapostle.org(must be walking) to four at the 9 & 10:45 a.m. Mass.Marilyn DeMeo – Database Coordinator (T/Th), x107, mdemeo@stapostle.orgFor more information call the church office.Susan Francesconi, External Communications, x108, sfrancesconi@stapostle.orgJorge Gonzalez – CustodianSally Meno - OSJ Financial, smeno@stapostle.orgJanet Simmons – Financial Assistant (M/W/F),x107, jsimmons@stapostle.orgTed McKeown - Facility Coordinator, x133, facility@stapostle.orgDailyTheresa Sheliga – Sacristan Coordinator, x116(Monday — Friday)Lynne Vehlewald – Librarian, x125, library@stapostle.orgLiturgy SchedulePastoral Leadership CommunityJohn BallChristine Berta 579.4294Julee GardSteven Grumbine 375.0126John LawlorMatt LohmeierDan O’Grady 922.1334WeekendCommission FacilitatorsWorshipParish LifeFaith FormationAdministrationServiceStewardshipCommunion Service — 6:30 a.m.Rosary — 8:10 a.m.Mass — 8:30 a.m.(Saturday)Communion Service — 8:30 a.m.Josh Goralski357.7671Chris BakerElaine ScuttiDave OttoCarol Healy548.1733904.1272717.6635961.0942Saturday Vigil — 4:30 p.m.Sunday — 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m.and 6:30 p.m.Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament everyfirst Friday of the month 9 a.m. — Noon.
Dear Friends,The old year is fast concluding with Christmas nextThursday and the New Year beginning the week afterthat. How soon it all happens. Yet we are already in a newliturgical year that began the First Sunday of Advent.The wonder of God’s unfolding grace, plan, and providence is a source of wonder and awe. We are growing inage, wisdom (hopefully), and grace. If we but listen toGod’s word as we hear it today and ponder it as Mary did,the incarnation of God’s love will unfold in us in wonderful new ways. That is the hope of theseason and of Christmas.The word spoken to Mary today in“The word spokenthe story of Gabriel’s annunciation toto Mary her, is the same word spoken to eachone of us, that we have found favoris the same wordwith God, that we are dearly, dearlyspoken tobeloved, and that we are full of grace.each one of us.”The wonder of the incarnation to me isthat I am–you are–each one of us is–full of grace. Her story is our story!The grace of God has not beenrationed to us in little bits, but givenfully. In Baptism and Confirmation, the fullness of theSpirit has been given to each one of us. And the love ofGod, God’s own life, is fully given again and again in theEucharist, wholly and completely to each one of us fornourishment and strength.That should take our breath away, and it does. We dowell to ponder the Word as Mary did, let it gestate in us,let it grow in us. Just as Mary became pregnant throughthe ear by hearing and receiving God’s Word, allowing itto become flesh in her by the power of the Holy Spirit, sothe same mystery happens in us, each year coming moreand more to be in us. We are growing in age, wisdom, andgrace. The incarnation of God’s love is informing moreand more of us body, soul, and spirit, as we open to it andsay “yes”! Let it come, let it be!Let it be! Mother Mary said, let it be! And so say weher sons and daughters, born again thru faith in her sonJesus by water and the Holy Spirit. In that way she is ourmother too, and we are so grateful for what she has taughtus.We are alive in Christ, and becoming more alive,fully alive in the incarnation of God’s love. I love it!And I hope you do too.In the wonderful hope and love of Advent,Fourth Sunday of AdventDecember 21, 2008The child to be born will be called holy,the Son of God.— Luke 1:35Welcome.Guests and Visitors!We’re so glad you’re here andinvite you to walk the path tofaith with us. The communityof St. Thomas strives to growcloser to Christ in all that wedo. We care for one anotherand together with Christ, wemake a difference.Would you like to becomea Parishioner? Join usJanuary 11, at WelcomeSunday after the 7:30, 9:00and 10:45 a.m. Masses, inthe gym with Donuts.
Worship CommissionAdoption BlessingsChristmas Mass ScheduleA blessing for all parents and families who haverecently adopted a child or who are in the processof adopting will be offered after all masses on theweekend of December 27 and 28 (the Feast of theHoly Family).Christmas Eve: Wed, Dec 24, 4:00, 4:10 (Gym), 4:30(St. Patrick’s Residence), 7:00, 10:30 p.m.The 4:00 and 4:10 p.m. liturgies include gospel pageants and are geared towards families. Mass at St.Patrick’s Residence will be at 4:30 p.m. St. Thomasmusicians, priest and ministers will be involved atthis Mass, but there will not be a pageant. The 7:00p.m. liturgy in church features high school and youngadults. Choral music begins at 9:30 and the AdultChoir will sing at the 10:30 p.m. liturgy.Wedding WorkshopThe next music and liturgy workshop to helpcouples choose music and prepare their weddingmass or ceremony will be held Saturday, January 10from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in the Church. All coupleswho will be wed at St. Thomas must attend one ofthese workshops which are held several timesthroughout the year. This workshop should not beconfused with the Engaged Couples Retreat Day,which couples must also attend. After January 10, thenext workshops are scheduled for February 14,April 25, and September 26. Contact Diane in theMain Office at 630.355.8980x101 ordmcqueen@stapostle.org to register.Christmas Day: Thurs, Dec 25,9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Thank you !Special thanks to those who came and helpedto set up the trees all around church. It was awonderful community experience of people helpingpeople to do a very simple thing. The trees arebeautiful and set a very peaceful atmosphere forAdvent. Thank you for sharing your time and energy.Fourth Sunday of AdventFROM AGE TO AGE AND PLACE TO PLACE — There is a teaching from the rabbis that “When Israelwanders, God stays with them; when Israel stays in one place, God wanders.” Of course God never left thechosen people; this is the rabbis’ way of saying that human beings can get too grounded in earthly things anddwelling places. Our hearts get crowded, there is no room, and so God must wander. The people of ancientIsrael were for much of their history a nomadic, wandering, tribal people. Their time in the desert and theiryears of exile in Babylon were the high points of their religious formation. Many feared that if a mortalascended the throne of Israel as king, then God would be dethroned as the true king of Israel. Likewise theyfeared that if God had a permanent dwelling or temple, then they would no longer know the shekinah of God,their term for God pitching a tent in their midst, joining them as a companion in their journey. These fearsunderlie the voice of the prophet Nathan in today’s first reading.A PLACE FOR GOD TO DWELL — In a few short days, on Christmas morning, we will hear John’s Gospelaccount of the incarnation: “And the Word became Flesh, and came to dwell among us” (John 1:14). John usesthe Greek version of shekinah to emphasize that Jesus, God among us, pitched his tent on earth to be our companion on our journey. For much of his earthly ministry, Jesus was an itinerant preacher, a nomad. While mostof us live in permanent places and are not called to this kind of mobility, we would do well to ask if there is stilla place in our hearts for Jesus to pitch his tent. As we have surely heard and read over the past several weeks, weought to “keep Christ in Christmas.” This is a lesson for all seasons today, a lesson that Israel struggled to learn,a lesson that our own Church has struggled with as it assumed the trappings of earthly status. We need to makesure that when God-in-Flesh comes knocking at our door, we can respond that there is plenty of room within.Today’s Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1–5, 8b–12, 14a, 16; Psalm 89:2–5, 27, 29; Romans 16:25–27; Luke 1:26–38Copyright 2005, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.December 21, 2008 — Page 4
Pray For Our ParishFourth Sunday of AdventEternal God, whom the heavens cannot contain,you have chosen as your tabernaclethe womb of Mary, the Virgin of Nazareth.Overshadow us with your power,form us as your daughters and sonsand knit us together as your holy peopleaccording to your word.For you nothing is impossible,and so we offer your our prayerthrough our Lord Jesus Christ,who was, who is and who is to come,your Son, who lives and reigns with youin the unity of the Holy Spirit,God for ever and ever.Amen.Prayers for Sundays and Seasons,Liturgy Training Publications. www.ltp.orgToday’s ReadingsFirst Reading — I will fix a place for my people.I will plant them so that they may dwell in theirplace without further disturbance(2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16).Psalm — For ever I will sing the goodness of theLord (Psalm 89).Second Reading — To the only wise God, throughJesus Christ, be glory forever and ever(Romans 16:25-27).Gospel — Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.May it be done to me according to your word(Luke 1:26-38).Readings for the WeekMon: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25Tues: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38Wed: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45Thurs: 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56Fri: Mal 3:1-4, 23-24; Lk 1:57-66Sat: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79Sun: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25;Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]For the sick Jim Garrison, father of Kim VealLeo Schmall, grandfather of Karen BordenAngelo Colantonio, father of Andrea & A.J.Jim French, husband of Mary BethDana Petersen, sister-in-law of Bobby & MollyMary Ryan, cousin of Pat HarrisonFor the deceased Marjorie Sportiello, mother of Dan SportielloMelissa Herrick,daughter of Diane & George DirksenJohn Kowalski, uncle of Joanne UffnerDonna Grote, friend of Celeste DempseyCeleste Magi, mother of Carol KreyMass IntentionsTuesday, December 23, 20088:30 †Daniel Redican, by Christine (Curtin)& Brandon LipkeWednesday, December 24, 20088:30 †Susan Lautenbach, by Mary Jane Beran†Jenni Anderson, by Mom, Dad & Kerri4:00 †Anthony Rizzi, by Mom†Joseph Bombacino, by Family4:10 †Rosella Murphy, by Laura & Steve Coulter4:30 †Roy & Betty Lyngaas, by The Raynor Family7:00 †Stephen O’Brien, by Di & Lowell Davis†Gregory Disparte, by JoAnn Disparte10:30 †Richard Zelasko, by Mom & DadThursday, December 25, 20088:30 †Franklin White, by Laura & Steve Coulter†Marilyn Kane, by Ed Kane11:00 †Bill & Dolores Andrews, by The AndrewsFamily†Richard Dumelle, by Deb Bejanpour, KathyAdams & Fran SchindelFriday, December 26, 20088:30 †Sam Steele, by Kay Steele†Veronica Casey, by John & ShirleySaturday, December 27, 20084:30 †Andrew Zelasko, by Frank Zelasko†Raymond Walsh, by Jim & Joanne SmithSunday, December 28, 20087:30 †Linda Ahmed, by The Licina Family9:00 †Winthrop Van Heymigen, by Family10:45 †Leo Osip, by The Jacobs Family†Edward Li Chapas, by Carolyn Chapas12:15 †Jim Cliff, by Phyllis CliffIn Thanksgiving, by M. SchmitzPage 5 — December 21, 2008
Faith and Spiritual Formation CommissionA Gift of CaringWhy ALPHA?Looking for a specialgift for your wife ora special womanin your life?“I have so many demands on mytime and attention. Why wouldI want to sign up for ALPHA?”Why not treat her to aSt. Thomas Women’sWeekend Packagewhere she canconnect to otherwomen, enjoy personal time, and have aspiritual growth opportunity? This event willoccur February 20-22, 2009; the fee is 165.A gift certificate will be provided. If interested,please call Barb Plichta at 630.305.7185.C.A.R.E. CORNERAt the time Jesus lived, the Jewish people werelooking for the Messiah – the one who would savethem, heal them and restore their world to its rightorder. During this season of Advent, we are doingthe same thing. We are looking ahead to Christmasand the coming of our Savior. Are you watchingwith anticipation to gaze upon the tiny arms thathold the power to ultimately heal the world?As a child, Jesus needed to stretch those arms toHis earthly parents to be held, fed, cared for, andloved. Awaiting His death on the cross, He wouldonce again stretch those arms upward, needing tobe held and tended to by His Divine Parent. Weawait the One who will become the “Divine Doctor”, the “Healer of our every ill.” This promisedOne of whose “ . . . kingdom there will be no end .”loves you so much that no matter what happens toyou, He intends to hold you with compassion andultimately heal you comprehensively. We shouldcelebrate with great joy the coming of this Saviorwho will bind all our wounds. Have a blessed andMerry Christmas, remembering always that “TheLord is with you.”December 21, 2008 — Page 6Here’s why – comments fromguests at the Fall 2008 session:“ALPHA helped me re-focuson my prayer life and nowI have a desire to knowthe Bible better.”“I now have more clarity and confidencein my faith, and a greater ability to share it.”“This course helped me to re-unite myfaith journey with the Catholic Church.”Still not convinced? More comments next week!Register for ALPHA on the website, with a flier fromthe Gathering Area, or stop by or call the Adult FaithFormation Office to speak with Chari Rosales. Nextsession begins January 7.Where Your Treasure IsSt. Thomas Men’s RetreatAll men of the parish are invitedto the upcoming Men's11th Annual Retreat to beheld at the Carmelite SpiritualCenter in Darien on January30 through February 1, 2009.Please mark your calendarnow so you don't miss this uniqueweekend that provides spiritual enrichment,companionship and some down time to justrelax. Come and meet others who will helpus discern "where our treasure is".Reservations will be taken at St.Thomas onthe first three weekends of January. Financialassistance is available for those who need it.
“Do YouHear WhatI Hear?”That’s the title of a belovedChristmas carol and a reminder tolisten for God’s voice in our lives.Are you (or do you know) someonewho is searching for God, or wishesto consider becoming a part of theCatholic Church? Contact ChariRosales in the Adult Faith Formation Office (630.355.8980x138 orcrosales@stapostle.org to discern ifyou are being called to the RCIA(Rite of Christian Initiation ofAdults) process.RCIA is a journey of faith –a place to explore and examineyour relationship to God, and tolearn how that relationship is livedin and through the community ofthe Church. Just take that firststep – God is ready to welcomeyou, and so are we!Sophia’s Circle is a ministry for the women ofSt. Thomas, and their friends, sisters, mothers andadult daughters. On Friday, January 16, 2009, a“micro-retreat,” will be led by Jill Bates, D. Min.called “The Friendship of Women.” This very special retreat is perfect for women looking to growspiritually, but who may not be able to be away fora full weekend. It is perfect for women who enjoythe company and shared wisdom of other womenand don’t have many opportunities to do so. It isperfect for women who want to meet other womenof faith in a special and meaningful way. Pleasejoin us.We will begin at 6:30 p.m. with wine and lightrefreshments and spend 3-1/2 hours together. Thesuggested donation is 10 which can be paid at thedoor. This retreat will fill up quickly, and space islimited so register today by sending an email tostaevent@stapostle.org.This is a perfect gift for that special woman inyour life.Parish Pictorial DirectoryKids home from college?It’s a great opportunity to get those family picturestaken! Go to the parish website www.stapostle.orgto sign up TODAY! It’s a snap.Page 7 — December 21, 2008
Religious EducationFeed My Starving ChildrenCatholic Education WeekThe St. Thomas Elementary ReligiousEducation program is hosting a time to packmeals at Feed My Starving Children located bythe Fox Valley Mall on Saturday, January 3.Jesus asks us to care for others, and here is anopportunity for your family to make a differencein the lives of children who go hungry every dayin our world. Our time to pack meals is from8:45 to 11:00 a.m. (We do not have class this day.)Please contact Patti Dougherty by 9:00 a.m. January 2 at church 630.355.8980x109 or emailpdougherty@stapostle.org. Leave your name andphone number or email address. Please follow theFMSC adult to child ratios: Age 5-8 ratio 1:1 Age 812 ratio 3:1 Age 12 – 18 ratio 5:1. You will be contacted to confirm your attendance and directions.Space is limited.St. Thomas will celebrate our Catholic Educationon February 1 during the 9:00 mass. Parishioners interested in preparing this liturgy are asked to contactPatti Dougherty in the Faith Formation Office/Religious Education Office 630.355-8980 ext. 109 orpdougherty@stapostle.org.Outstanding Response by4th Graders and Families!Deacon Chuck Lane spoke to our 4th grade Religious Education classes about his call to ministrywith the Warrenville Youth Correctional Center. Thiscorrectional facility is for girls, age 11 to 18. Thefamilies of 4th graders baked cookies for these girlsand brought them to Church where they were packaged for their Christmas Party. There was an outstanding response by families! Thank you to all whocontributed and made Christmas extra special forthese girls this year.Decorated Christmas TreesThank you to all the students who decorated thetrees in the gym and the Gathering Area for Christmas. Please take some time over the holidays to seetheir wonderful handmade ornaments.Pictures with SantaOn Sunday, December 7 Santa visited St. Thomasduring Donuts! Pictures were taken by RickZimmermann assisted by his wife, Gina. Thank youto both of them for spreading Christmas joy thatmorning, as well as Santa! Parents should stop by theFaith Formation Office to pick up these photos.Parenting StrategiesParent University 2009 is a day workshop sponsored by School Districts 203 and 204. This day isdesigned to share effective parenting strategies withchildren whether in preschool or high school. It willbe held on January 24 at Naperville Central HighSchool from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The fee is 25 perperson. Registration forms available atwww.naperville203.org or www.ipsd.org .You are invited to the movies!During Christmas break,St. Thomas will show themovie, Prince Caspian.This will be held in St. Thomas’ Ministry Centerfrom 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Elementary agedchildren must be accompanied by anadult. Drinks will be provided.Bring your own snack.RSVP helpful. Please call theFaith Formation Office at630.305.6318 or emailpdougherty@stapostle.org.December 21, 2008 — Page 8?Families: Take some time to discussand reflect on the readings of the week.Dec 21 Questionof the Week.Who is the person I trust themost, and why?
FROM THE YOUTH MINISTER Merry Christmas!This is your Youth Minister here and I hope all of you have a splendid Christmas holiday! I will bespending it with my family and friends and I can only hope that you all do too. I know this can be a toughtime of year for anyone who has lost a loved one, and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Ichallenge everyone to make this Christmas the best ever – cherish those around you and hug them often!Christ’s eternal coming is one of the greatest sources of Joy we have in our world. Take the time out eachmorning for the next couple weeks to just think about one thing you are grateful for and one way God isworking in the world around you. Let us all be shining examples of God’s love this Christmas season to aworld weary from war, economic trouble, and anxiety. Teens you can make a huge difference in someone’slife while on break – but it’s up to you. Take the initiative and share some joy. You may be surprised bywhat you receive in return. God bless you all and have a safe, happy break!Confirmation Date SetBishop Sartain will be joining us on February 20,at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the sacrament of Confirmationwith our high school Juniors. Letters will go out to allthe parents of Juniors with the important details. Pleasepray for our Juniors as they prepare for Confirmationand to begin their enriched role in our community.The rehearsal is the Sunday before, February 15,immediately following the 6:30 p.m. mass.First Ever Junior LIFE RetreatWOW! What an amazing testimony to Christ’samazing presence in our teens. The first Junior LIFEretreat was held December 5 and 6 here at good ol’St. Thomas. Led by 12 awesome High School and college youth (and some of us older folks), it was a spiritfilled weekend. I have heard from both TEAM members and the retreaters that it was “the best weekend ofmy life!” St. Thomas, we should all be proud of ourteens and what they can accomplish. From pirates totalent shows, laughs to tears, it was an incredible weekend. I’d like to thank all the juniors who sacrificed theirweekend to spend it with God. Stay tuned for the nextJunior LIFE retreat experience!I’d especially like to thank all those on TEAM:Esteban Gast, Faith Nebergall, Ryan Welch, SamParrillo, Adam Suarez, Amy Rooney, Ashlyn Erickson,Bethany Nicols, Matt Engardio, Megan Mazzarella,Sarah Russ, Sean Lyons, Dave Stec, Elaine Scutti,Gerry Engardio, and Mr & Mrs. Gast.Calendar Update:Quest Resumes January 25It’s that time of year to relax, celebrate, and spendtime with family. Quest is taking a break too. It willresume January 25. This is a change from what wasoriginally scheduled. Originally, Quest was to resumeJanuary 18, but District 203 and 204 have that Fridayand Monday off. None of the other younger grades aremeeting that weekend either, so we have canceled thatQuest night to make it easier on families. The 6:30 p.m.mass will resume January 4 and continue weekly.NEWS from All Saints Catholic AcademyConsidering a Catholic Elementary SchoolEducation for Your Child?Take a look at All Saints Catholic Academy if youare interested in academic excellence, a commitmentto diversity and scholarship, and a faith-based education. Pre-school through Grade 8 is available. Therewill be two open houses scheduled in January asASCA celebrates Catholic Schools Week. The firstopen house is Sunday, January 25, 1:00 to 3:00 pm.The program will consist of a presentation regardingthe founding of the school, curriculum, service, andother important information. Afterwards, there will bean opportunity for questions and answers. Prospectiveparents will enjoy a school tour and a chance to speakwith classroom teachers. The school office will beopen on Sunday to accept registrations.The second open house will be Wednesday evening, January 28, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. If you are unableto attend either open house, contact Peggy Kobeabout scheduling a school tour.All Saints Catholic Academy is located at 1155Aurora Avenue, Naperville. Call 630.961.6125 foradditional information.A Christmas Message fromAll Saints Catholic AcademyThe 510 students, school parents, faculty, and staffat All Saints Catholic Academy wish to extend to allparishioners a sincere wish for a blessed Christmasseason. We thank you for your continued prayers forour school.Page 9 — December 21, 2008
Service CommissionOutreach & Social JusticeA Christmas greeting to the St. Thomas CommunityYour OSJ Office (Outreach & Social Justice) wishesyou and your family and larger community of friendsa most glorious and renewing Christmas season filledwith right relationships. And we extend that wish tothe global community in search of justice & peace.Jesus said on many occasions, “You need but to askand you will receive.” We are always asking of theSt. Thomas community and we always receive.You are such a blessing to so many in our outreachand social justice actions. In this Christmas seasonwhere we prepare for and celebrate the birth of Jesus,we in the OSJ Office remain forever grateful for whatyou provide --- so many hours of effort so muchtalent that inspires and achieves and financialsupport that provides basic needs, and leads peopleto self-sufficiency, and brings hope to so many.But we are just beginning. We have so much moreto do so many more people to touch so much“Jesus Justice” to achieve. And in that journey, wewill become all that each of us can be!The work of Christmas is just beginning!The SPIRIT is with you!Mike, Anne, and SallyA Christmas BlessingMay there be harmony in all your relationships.May you give and receive love generously.May each person who comes into your lifebe greeted as another Christ.May the hope of this sacred season settle in your soul.May the wonder and awe that fills the eyes of childrenbe awakened within you.May the bonds of love for one another be strengthened.May you daily open the gift of your lifeand be grateful for the hidden treasures within.May the coming year be one of good health for you.May you keep your eye on the Star within youand trust this Star to guide you each day.May you go often to the Bethlehem of your heartand visit the One who offers you peace.May you bring this peace into our world.— Joyce RuppDecember 21, 2008 — Page 10
Pastoral CarePrayer Shawl Testimony!I recently underwent extensive heart surgery atEdward Hospital, valve replacement and at tripleby-pass, and am writing you to commend the peopleand ministries of St. Thomas in the support andcomfort they provided to both my wife and I duringthis most difficult period. During the first few daysafter the operation, the most critical period when thedoctors and hospital were trying to stabilize myheart rhythm and other bodily functions, one of thepastoral ministers brought me a prayer shawl. I cannot relate to you properly how much comfort I derived the moment I placed this shawl over myshoulders. For the approximate fifteen days of myhospital stay this shawl remained my constant companion providing comfort, warmth and just a feelingof well being and a sense that many people and theirprayers were being directed toward my well being.This is a very powerful and moving experience. Inow keep this shawl in my bedroom at home as areminder of its comfort.In addition to the shawl I must also comment theSt. Thomas Eucharist Ministers for visiting meevery day in the hospital. The time they spent praying with my wife and me, providing us with communion and encouragement that improvement in myhealth was only a matter of time and to not losefaith, was greatly appreciated and I am sure played amajor part in my recovery.As the Director of Pastoral Care I thought youshould know how much comfort and joy the thingsthat are being done by your ministers bring to theSt. Thomas parishioners and to this one in particular. Kindly extend to them on behalf of my wife andme, our gratitude and thanks.For all those who give generously of their timeand talents to the St. Thomas communityespecially Pastoral Care,Outreach & Social Justice, andthe Coordinators of Adult Faith Formation,We in
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Dr. Sunita Bharatwal** Dr. Pawan Garga*** Abstract Customer satisfaction is derived from thè functionalities and values, a product or Service can provide. The current study aims to segregate thè dimensions of ordine Service quality and gather insights on its impact on web shopping. The trends of purchases have
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apostle" (2 Tim 1:11). AN APOSTLE. An apostle is a delegate - or a delegated person. He is an ambassador, sent forth with a message. He is an official representative of the One who sent him. He does not come in his own name. He does not come to establish himself as a leader. The word "apostle" has the following lexical meaning: "a
