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Our Stewardship
ST. THOMAS PRAYER CHAIN
Do you know someone in need of special prayers? The Prayer Chain is always taking requests. Please contact
Debi Banach at 358-2461, Ext. 107.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS: OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND: Kate Schmidt, Ben Canales, Marilyn Brzostowski, Cleta Bustos, Steve Chontos, Elizabeth Stone, Terry Moenter, Carmen Oviedo, Lynn Gerken, Glenda Fassauer, Braxton Sandoval, Cheryle Wayne, Jerry Stone, Jerry Terry, Donna VonOsinski, Esther York, Shanna O’Gorman, Mike O’Neill, Angie Van Bakel, Mark Ortega, Bill & Marie Hughes, Ray Harmon, Jeannette Kaminski, Mary Maalouf, Emile Jones, Tony Sisneros, Frank Galitski, John (Jack) Hoben, Nadine Hadley, Brian Dolan, Robert Mitchell, Madeline Arrott, LaRuth Haverfield, Lupita Randon, Carolyn Shoberg, Allen Lamb, Darrell Goodin, Barbara Fowlkes, Betty Cutting, Judy Allen. OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN: Cruz Rey Esparza, Sheldon Fowler, Shelby Lopez, A. J. Serafin, Lee Wingfield, Sean Callahan, Bryan Revell, John Nussbaum, Rachel Nussbaum, Matt Nussbaum, Christopher Schrock, David Oviedo Cantu, Jacob Bitonel, Jason Freeby, Brandon Owens, Jacob Tumbelson, T. J. Pevehouse, Swasey Brown, Cody Keesee.
Prayer Intentions ST. THOMAS MEN’S CLUB will meet Mon., Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m., in the Msgr. Tash Hall. All men of the parish are invited. Join us for food, fun, fellowship and service to the parish. All are welcome to pray the rosary with us beforehand at 6:30 p.m., in the chapel. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4621 BREAKFAST: Next pancake breakfast will be held on Sun., Oct. 9. They will be serving continuously from 8:00 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., in the Gym. Adults $7, Children 10 and under $3. Proceeds benefit seminarians and charities. SAVE THE DATE: Mark you calendars for Sat., Oct. 15, at 12:00 p.m. That is the day St. Thomas the Apostle Parish will have it's 4th Annual "America Needs Fatima" Rosary Rally. Please join us in praying the Scriptural Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Jim Gardner and members of the Choir will provide us with beautiful music. We will be blessed with Exposition of the Holy Eucharist. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: At this time, the hours needing to be filled are Wed., 2:00 a.m./Thurs., 1:00 a.m./Sat., 2:00 p.m. Thanks to all Adorers who have signed up, but we are still in need of full time adorers and substi-tutes. If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile min-istry, call Simon Wright, 806-570-9776. ATTENTION LECTORS! The new lector workbooks are now available in the Parish Office. If you currently serve as a Lector, there is NO CHARGE for these books; however, if you wish to make a donation, please feel free to do so. Thank You Lectors for your dedication to this ministry! Please come by and pick up your book between 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m., Mon - Fri. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: If you know someone in need of prayers, please let the Prayer Shawl Ministry reach out to you with a Prayer Shawl. You can pick up a shawl at the Religious Education Office Mon.-Thurs. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monetary or yarn donations (three skeins of Lyon Brand Homespun) will be greatly appreciated. The Prayer Shawl group meets each Wed. evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m., in the Parlor. ATTENTION PARISHIONERS Our volunteers who count our collection each week request that all parishioners indicate on the outside of their contribution envelopes the amount of monies enclosed. This will insure better accuracy for accounting purposes. Also, if you put a loose check in the collection basket please show your full name (not initials) in order to record that donation properly. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter.
Budget Actual Variance Sept. 25, 2016 $ 26,831.00 $ 19,969.43* ($ 6,861.57) Month-to-Date $107,324.00 $100,512.06** ($ 6,811.94) *Envelope/Loose Collection **Includes Sept. on-line donations of $5,910. “Thus should one regard us; as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Now it is of course required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.” ~1 Corinthians 3:7-9
ST. THOMAS ROSARY GROUP: If you are interested in praying the rosary with a group once a week, you are welcome to join the St. Thomas Rosary Group each Thurs. morning at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel. Afterwards, they meet in the Parlor for some refreshments and fellowship. BAPTISM CLASS: If you are new parents and/or sponsors, you are required to attend a Baptism class before the reception of the sacrament. Please call the parish office, 358-2461, to register for the next scheduled class. SPECIAL SECOND COLLECTION for the Louisiana Flood Victims resulted in $4,914 in donations. Thank you for your generosity.
NURSERY WORKER POSITION: St. Thomas is seeking a loving, energetic, reliable and mature nursery worker with dependable transportation. This position requires experience with infants through age three. Nursery worker must be outgoing and welcoming to parents/guardians and children. Must be available Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings, plus occasional other hours, including holidays. For more information call the Parish Office.
VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX: The crucifix is taken home by a person or family each week and put in a safe place of honor. The prayer for vocations is then prayed each day by the person or family for the entire week. Your prayers are greatly needed so we ask that you sign up now in the Bell Tower.
Youth Schedule and Events SISTERS OF ST. BENEDICT MONASTERY: The Benedictine Sisters would like to invite everyone to a reception celebrating and honoring Sr. Marcella Schmalz, OSB, on the jubilee of her 70 years of Monastic Profession. The reception will be held TODAY, Sun., Oct. 2, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., St. Benedict Monastery, 17825 S. Western St., Canyon, TX. WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT: Sign up now for the upcoming retreat which will be a faith-filled weekend with the Lord. The dates for the retreat are Oct. 13 - 16, 2016. Final day to register is Oct. 7. Register at actsamarillo.org - ACTS core. ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL SCHOOL: Mark your calendars for St. Mary’s Cathedral School’s Carnival, Sat., Oct. 15, Noon to 7:00 p.m., 1200 S. Washington. The day will include games, great food, bingo, sweet shop, silent auction and a raffle. WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, October 21-23: Refresh, Re-energize & Reconnect with Marriage Encounter! Whether you are newly married or have been married for decades, good communication is the key to keeping your love relationship vibrant and strong! The next weekend is Oct. 21-23, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center in Amarillo. Contact Rick & Bev Feller, 405-323-9119 or email [email protected] for more information, or apply online at www.meamarillo.org by Sept. 25, to receive a $25 discount off your $100 application fee (use Promo Code: Early Bird). MINISTRIES OF CHARITY MASS: All are invited to a special Mass which will be offered for the Ministries of Charity; Chaplains, communion to the homebound, visitors to hospitals and nursing facilities, prison ministry and all those involved in our outreach through Catholic Charities. The date for this Mass will be Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m., at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo, 1200 S. Washington. CABINET MAKER NEEDED: The Catholic Historical Society is in need of experienced, reasonable, cabinet makers to build display shelving and cabinets for the new Diocesan Museum. The cabinets will be museum type using a good percentage of glass. If you are qualified, please contact Susan Garner, Diocesan Archivist, 806-383-2243. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP): Learn NFP at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP International, www.nfpandmore.org. Includes Ecological Breastfeeding (it really can space babies), a double-check system of fertility awareness, and Catholic teaching that’s easy to understand. Work with a live instructor by email. Completion certificate. Only $70. We are listed at the U.S Bishops' website under NFP long distance learning: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/nfp-distance-learning.cfm.
High School STAY will be meeting this Wed., Oct. 5, at 7:00 p.m., in The Dwelling. For more detailed information please check the STAY Bulletin Board. Lunch Bunch is now meeting weekly on Wednesdays in the Gym during your school lunch. Casting Crowns Tickets are still on sale. Contact Caleb for more information. Tickets are first come, first serve. FAST (4th and 5th grade) We will meet Sun., Oct. 23 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. MS STAY (6th – 8th Grade) We will meet Sun., Oct. 9, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Young Adults will be meeting this Tues., Oct. 4, at 7:00 p.m., in The Dwelling. For more detailed information, please check the STAY Bulletin Board. T-Shirts – Order your shirts today. Get your form from the STAY board or contact Caleb. You can put your forms in the envelope on the STAY board or drop them off at the youth office. The shirt order will be placed on Oct. 3. Please contact Caleb Hubbard by phone at 806-358-2461 or at [email protected], if you have any questions.
Around the Diocese
Holy Cross Corner Holy Cross Catholic Academy has two new members for their advisory board. Welcome to Chad Barnett and Kim Huseman! Chad and Kim join the other board members to help guide the faculty, staff and students have an awesome year.
Go Mustangs!
“Faith is like a bright ray of sun light. It enables us to see God in all things as well as all things in God.” ~St. Francis de Sale
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH STAFF Pastor ………………………………………………………..Rev. John Valdez Deacon ……………………………………………………….Blaine Westlake Deacon ……………………………………………………....... Phillip Whitson Retired Deacon ……………………………………………...….... Jim Brown Retired Deacon …………………………………………….Terry Pevehouse Music Dir./Organist/Choir Master………………………….... Jim Gardner Assistant Music Dir. ……………………………...................Nicole Koetting Youth Director ………………………………………… …….Caleb Hubbard Religious Ed & Adult Faith Formation Director………………Kerry Acker Parish Secretary …………………………………………………..Rita Walker Facility Administrator …………………………………………...Bryan Webb Parish Bookkeeper ………………………………………..Virginia Christian Religious Ed Secretary ………………………………………...Debi Banach Parish Life Coordinator ……………………………………….....Julie Jones Ministry Assistant …………………………………...…Dayamin Winchester Music Secretary ………………………………………………...Judith Tucker Music Assistant …………………………………………Stephanie Gallegos Facility Assistant …………………………………………….....Glen Starcher Facility Assistant ……………………………………………….....Tony Derda Liturgical Environmentalist ……………………………………...Julie Pierce
Liturgy Schedule and Special Mass Intentions:
Monday 10/3 NO MASS
Tuesday 10/4 7:00 AM +Meredith Kluck Marlene Casasanta
Wednesday 10/5
7:00 AM
+Andrew Perrone Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parker
Thursday 10/6 7:00 AM +George & Suzanne Kuntz Mary Jo Monroe
Friday 10/7 7:00 AM +Sam Haddad Louis & Pauline Baumhardt
Saturday 10/8 5:00 PM Spec. Int. of Joe Schilling Mary Sweeney
Sunday 10/9
7:30 AM MEMBERS OF PARISH FAMILY
9:00 AM +Nancy Mason Bill & Marie Hughes
11:15 AM +Noemi Goodwin Peggy Quinto &
Bessie Stirling
Sunday, October 2: Hb 1:2-3, 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 Monday, October 3: Gal 1:6-12/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday, October 4: Gal 1:13-24/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday, October 5: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday, October 6: Gal 3:1-5/Lk 11:5-13 Friday, October 7: Gal 3:7-14/Lk 11:15-26 Saturday, October 8: Gal 3:22-29/Lk 11:27-28 Sunday, October 9: 2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19
Daily Scripture Readings
Week at a Glance RE Notes:
We are still seeking an 8th grade teacher and/or assistant and an 11th grade assistant.
Please consider helping! FYI: ALL children are REQUIRED by the diocese to have AT LEAST TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION BEFORE MAKING FIRST COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION.
Safe environment classes are coming up Oct. 16 and Oct. 23! Make sure to be in class those week-
ends so that you don’t have to make them up!
RCIA Notes:
The Inquiry period of the RCIA has begun! New people seeking information about the Catholic Church are welcome to come!!
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Msgr. Tash Hall! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Contact the RE office at 358-2461 ext. 106, or e-mail Kerry at [email protected] or by phone or Debi, Ext. 107, to sign up as a catechist or to learn more about RCIA.
Adult Faith Formation
LET GO AND LET GOD Many twelve-step programs use the phrase “Let go and let God.” In all their simplicity, these five words are the heart of today’s readings. For people who struggle with addictive behavior, these words plainly remind us that we can’t manage, control, or manipulate certain areas of our lives. How many times can we look back in our lives and find evidence of some plan at work other than our own? These are the moments when, for whatever reasons, we let someone greater than ourselves work the plan. We probably didn’t even recognize at the time that we were letting go of anything, but in retro-spect, we see God’s hand and loving presence. It is our awareness of these moments that gives us the courage and initiative to let go again later on. It is this courage and initiative that are highlighted in today’s readings. We come to call it “faith.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Religious Education News
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 12:00 p.m. - Contemplative Power Hour - Chapel 6:30 p.m. - Cub Scout Committee Mtg. - Education Wing 7:00 p.m. - STMC - Msgr. Tash Hall
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 6:15 a.m. - That Man Is You - Gym 9:30 a.m. - Book Club - Marian Room 3:30 p.m. - Confessions - Chapel 4:00 p.m. - Cantor’s Rehearsal - Music Wing
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 10:00 a.m. - Bible Timeline (AFF) - Marian Room 2:00 p.m. - Our Lady’s Rosary Makers - Marian Room 7:00 p.m. - Young Adults - The Dwelling 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Gym 7:00 p.m. - RCIA - Msgr. Tash Hall
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30 a.m. - ACTS Small Group - Library 9:00 a.m. - Community Scripture Study - Parlor 11:00 a.m. - Lunch Bunch - Gym 5:30 p.m. - Confessions 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry - Parlor 6:30 p.m. - Adult Handbells - Music Wing 6:30 p.m. - Symbolon II (AFF) - Marian Room 6:30 p.m. - Adult Handbells - Music Wing 6:30 p.m. - K.I.D.S. Choirs - Music Wing 7:00 p.m. - High School Stay -The Dwelling/Gym 7:45 p.m. - Adult Choir - Music Wing
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 10:00 a.m. - Rosary Group - Chapel 6:30 p.m. - NFP Class - Marian Room 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts Roundtable Mtg. - Msgr. Tash Hall 7:00 p.m. - Baptism Class - Church
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:00 a.m. - KC Breakfast - Gym 10:05 a.m. - RE Classes - Education/Pre-K Wing 10:05 a.m. - AFF - “Follow Me” - Marian Room 10:05 a.m. - AFF - “The Prophets” - Msgr. Tash Hall 4:30 p.m. - Young in Spirit - Msgr. Tash Hall 5:00 p.m. - Youth Orchestra - Music Wing 5:30 p.m. - Youth Bells - Music Wing 6:15 p.m. - Youth Choir - Music Wing 7:00 p.m. - Middle School STAY - The Dwelling/Gym
Please remember St. Thomas the Apostle Church in your wills, memorials, life insurance, stock, annuity,
living trust and other planned gifts. Thank you.
