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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 904 E. Lake Ave. Peoria Heights Illinois 61616 (309) 688-3446 stthomaspeoria.org
November 17, 2019
St Thomas the Apostle Church Page 2 Peoria Heights, Illinois
We are one week away from the celebration of
Christ the King and the end of the liturgical
year. We tend to focus on the civic
celebrations, especially Thanksgiving, at this
time of the year. However, let us remember
Jesus who has conquered death and reigns as
King in Heaven. We can prepare for the
special solemnity next week by remembering
that Christ will return at the end of time. Let us
be prepared in our hearts to welcome Him!
I sent out the Annual Giving letter this week to
invite all our parishioners to consider a special
end-of-year gift to our church or school. Last
year’s Annual Giving paid for the replacement
of the boiler in the old gym. Thanks to a private
donor, the kitchen in the old gym has been
refurbished. Our next donut Sunday will be held
in the old gym so all our parishioners can have
an opportunity to see the renovated St. Thomas
Center.
This year, I invite you to support our school
which provides an outstanding education in a
Catholic environment for our children. The
school is subsidized by the parish, and your
contributions help keep Catholic Education
affordable for our families.
If you want to direct your contribution to our
sanctuary project, you can help us raise the
funds to make improvements to the sanctuary
this spring. Your contributions will help focus our
attention on the Tabernacle, introduce statues
and images of the saints, and replace a blank
wall with more color and warmth.
Thanks for your support of St. Thomas!
- Msgr Gray
Pray with the Pope November 2019
Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Near East
That a spirit of dialogue, encounter, and
reconciliation emerge in the Near East, where
diverse religious communities share their lives
together.
Readings for the Week of November 17, 2019 Sunday Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Malachi 3:19-20a; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19
Monday Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul
1 Maccabees 1:10-15,41-43,54-57,62-63; Luke 18:35-43
Tuesday 2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Luke 19:1-10
Wednesday 2 Maccabees 7:1,20-31; Luke 19:11-28
Thursday The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1 Maccabbees 2:15-29; Luke 19:41-44
Friday St. Cecilia
1 Maccabees 4:36-37,52-59; Luke 19:45-48
Saturday St. Columban
1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Luke 20:27-40
Sunday Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43
Mass Intentions Monday, November 18, 2019
7:00 a.m. Jim and Marion Jordan/Jack and Margaret Weinstein
8:00 a.m. Jack McGinn and Family/Mary Paul Long
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
7:00 a.m. Marion Joy/Randy and Susan Aneloski
8:00 a.m. Agnes Hall/Bob Fennell
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
7:00 a.m. Verna Williams/Marcella McCann
8:00 a.m. Tom and Irene McNamara/Robert O’Donnell
Thursday, November 21, 2019
7:00 a.m. William and Luelle Scheirer/Family
8:00 a.m. Josh Scherts/Dale and Brenda Noel
9:15 a.m. Sam and Eleanor Becker/Jim and Nancy Becker
Friday, November 22, 2019
7:00 a.m. Joe and Ric Olson/Joe and Marge Kurtz
8:00 a.m. Dan Van Buskirk/Mary Ellen Van Buskirk
Saturday, November 23, 2019
8:00 a.m. Cabirn and Pearl Barkley/The Barkley Family
5:00 p.m. Fay Ann Corrales/Felix and Juanita Corrales
Sunday, November 24, 2019
7:00 a.m. For the People
9:00 a.m. Melvin Noe/Don and Amy Gries
11:00 a.m. Vivienne Burek 1st Anniv/granddaughter, Stephanie
5:00 p.m. Richard Janda/The Janda Family
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 November 17, 2019
Weekly Collection November , 2019 Fiscal YTD 10
Collections needed ............................ $20,000 ...................................... $380,000
Sunday Collections ............................. $17,845 ...................................... $282,082
Electronic Collections ........................... $3,399 ........................................ $64,199
Total Collected .................................... $21,244 ...................................... $346,281
Over/(Short) ........................................... $1,244 ..................................... $(33,719)
Your support of St. Thomas Parish is important to sustain our mis-
sion. Please remember to contribute regularly with
your envelopes or checks in our regular Sunday collection. Electronic
contributions can be made through direct debit, or by using the Giving
tab on our parish website: stthomaspeoria.org.
Thank you for your support.
This Week in the Parish CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Monday, November 18, 8:30 a.m, Church
ROSARY Tuesday, November 19, 10:00 a.m, Chapel
PARISH COUNCIL Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 p.m, Parish Hall
CCD Wednesday, November 20, 6:00 p.m, School
EUCHARISTIC SERIES Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m, Parish Hall
RCIA Wednesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m, School Library
CHOIR PRACTICE Thursday, November 21, 6:30 p.m, Music Room
MEN’S CLUB Thursday, November 21, 6:30 p.m, Parish Hall
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP Thursday, November 21, 7:00 p.m., School
Conference Room
THAT MAN IS YOU! Friday, November 22, 6:15 a.m., Parish Hall
Upcoming Events Thanksgiving Dinner November 28
Open House and Advent Market December 7/8
RCIA Topics November 20: Liturgical Year, Church tour,
Mass practice, Rite of
Acceptance into the
Catechumenate
November 27: No class
December 4: Blessed Virgin Mary, Rosary
December 11: No Class-Penance Service
December 18: Liturgy, Sacraments, and
Sacramentals
Our Sympathy
Peggy Ewing
mother of Darcy Ewing and sister of Carol Pisel
Jerry Willard
father of Fr. Steve Wllard
Sponsor of the Week
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
November 28, 11:00 am-1:00 p.m.
Please call the Parish Office to:
Join our deacons for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Volunteer for set-up, serving, cleanup or deliveries
Provide a dessert for the dinner. Parish Center Open House
Plan to join us, December 1, after morning
Masses. for Donut Sunday in the newly-
renovated Parish Center (the Old Gym).
The Knights of Columbus, our ST. Thomas School
and CCD second graders, and our St. Vincent
de Paul Society members will serve coffee and
donuts and show off all the updates to the
gym, kitchen, Food Pantry and lower level.
Mark your calendar for our next
Parish Holy Hour
December 19 at 7:00 p.m.
The more rich a soul is on the inside, the less need it has of luxuries on the outside.
Fulton Sheen
St Thomas the Apostle Church Page 4 Peoria Heights, Illinois
Parish Open House This year our annual gathering after
Masses will be Saturday, December
7, and Sunday, December 8. We ask
for volunteers to help set up and
serve food.
This year the festivities include a new Advent
Market in the school, as well as our Women’s
Guild Cookie Sale and the Sisters’ Crafts and
Gifts.
Please call the Parish Office (688-3446) or
Denise Tascher (693-8633) to volunteer.
November, 2019
Dear Friends in Christ,
Right now, many American families are struggling to make ends meet. As
people are laid off, lose homes to fore-closure, lose health insurance, and
watch their retirement funds disappear; it may be difficult to think of
others in need. However, financial struggles have become even harder
for the 37 million Americans who have been living in poverty.
For nearly 44 years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
(CCHD) has offered a solution to poverty by funding low-income
community groups all over the United States that find lasting solutions to
the root causes of poverty. CCHD supports the poor and low-income in
acquiring affordable housing, fair wages, access to health care and
vocational training. The leaders of CCHD-funded groups are low-income
community members who want to change their situation for a lifetime.
In Catholic social teaching, we are called to bring glad tidings to the
poor, to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to
let the oppressed go free. (Lk 4:18) Our support of CCHD is vital to solving
poverty in the United States. Thank you for your generosity.
Please join me in praying for those affected by the weak economy, those
whose struggles are magnified by it, and those who are working to create
solutions to it.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C.
BISHOP OF PEORIA
Women’s Guild Walk With Sheen Parishioners enjoyed Mass at the Cathedral, exploring the Sheen exhibit
at the Diocesan Museum, dinner and the film, Archbishop Fulton Sheen,
Servant of All. Thank you to all for an inspiring evening.
Martha Group Funeral Lunches Remember to send us your email if you are
able to provide food, or to serve a meal for
families at the time of a funeral.
Please send your name, email and phone
number to [email protected] or
We are ready to begin using our new email sign
up. It will be easier than ever for you to help
care for our families by providing a dish for
funeral luncheons.
St Thomas the Apostle Church Page 5 Peoria Heights, Illinois
For those age 70 1/2 There is good news if you have reached 70 1/2
and you would like to help St. Thomas Parish. If
you have an IRA, the government requires you
to take out a certain amount each year and
be subject to federal tax. However, the law
allows you to donate this amount directly to the
parish during 2019 and have it distributed free
of federal income tax!
What a wonderful opportunity to help St.
Thomas. Please talk with your tax advisor or the
company holding your retirement account to
benefit you and St. Thomas parish.
PND Santa Breakfast
Sat, December 14th
9:00-11:00 a.m. S a n t a C l a u s i s c o m i n g t o
the PND Commons. Don’t miss out on this
special opportunity to enjoy breakfast of
pancakes and sausage with Santa Claus and
his elves. Christmas festivities will include face-
painting, arts and crafts, and music. Julie K will
be performing at the breakfast too! Tickets are
available at the door or in the PND main
office. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for
children. Contact [email protected] or 691
-8741 with any questions.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 November 17, 2019
Parish Registration Complete this form and drop it in the collection basket, or mail to the Parish Office or Register on our website at stthomaspeoria.org. Under About open the New Parishioner Registration, complete and submit the form.
Last Name _____________________________________________________
First Name(s) ___________________________________________________
Email __________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________
City______________________________________ ZIP_________________
Phone __________________________________________________________
New Parishioner _______ Change of address/phone _______
Annual Motherhouse Bazaar The Annual Bazaar of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, East
Peoria, will be held at their Motherhouse, 1175 St. Francis Lane, East Peoria
(Access Road #14 off Route 116) on Friday November 22 9:00 a.m.-
5:00p.m. and Saturday, November 23, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 pm. There are a
variety of items that will be available for sale. Proceeds will be used to
assist the poor.
Scripture Study at St. Jude Catholic Church
MARK: THE GOSPEL THROUGH THE EYES OF PETER Begins December 9, through April
Mon. or Tues., 9:15-10:45 AM or Tues. evening 7-8:30 PM.
Join us on this life-changing experience of following Christ in the footsteps
of an original disciple, St. Peter. Like Peter, you will hear the Lord's call and
understand it like never before. Dive deep into one of the most
foundational books of the Bible.
18 lessons with generous breaks for Christmas, Holy Week/Easter and snow
days!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 22, 2019. Fee: $36. To register
contact Janice Lukich 309-231-1814 or [email protected]
Family Resource Center We need volunteers to serve at the Family
Resource Center. For more information, please
contact: Suzie Meismer at 309-966-0385
March for Life The Diocese of Peoria is sponsoring a bus
pilgrimage to Chicago for the March for Life,
Saturday, January 11, 2020. Pilgrimage is open
to adults 18+ only.
Registration form available at www.cdop.org.
Space is limited and will fill up quickly so if you
wish to attend register soon.
Questions: [email protected] or call 309-
671-1550
Advent Carols and Lessons Sunday, December 1, 4:00 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Convent
2408 W. Heading Avenue, West Peoria
Cursillo Ultreya St. Vincent de Paul Church will host the next
Ultreya, December 7. Mass will begin at 4:30
p.m. as part of the parish Mass. Speakers are
David and Barbara Ferron and there will be a
social in the Parish Hall following the speakers.
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish 309-688-3446
904 East Lake Avenue, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Pastor Msgr. Jason A. Gray (x1400)
Parochial Vicar Rev. Paul Stark S.J. (x1430)
Deacon Dcn. Mark Kelsch (692-4908)
Dcn. John Nelson (981-2716)
Dcn. Ed Mallow (360-7735)
School Principal Maureen Bentley (x1210)
Receptionist Val Wallenfang (x1301)
Administrative Assistant Terri Moon (x1300)
Accountant Julie Streid (x1340)
Tuition Coordinator Pat Wombacher (x1341)
CCD Coordinator Angie Robenstein (x1200)
Music Coordinator Ann Horst (682-5507)
Choir Director Erin Craig [email protected]
Annulment Consultant John Mackoway (699-5213)
Sacrament of Baptism
Parents participate Baptism class
before the Baptism of their first child.
Contact the parish office to schedule
the class.
Confessions
Saturday
4:00-4:45pm &
6:00-6:30 p.m.
How to Submit Bulletin Information
Send information for the bulletin to [email protected] with
subject “Bulletin”. Submissions are due by Friday noon one full week prior. Send
images or logos separately as attachments. Submissions may be edited for
content and length.
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