S t . T h o m a s t h e A p o s t l e C a t h o l i c C o m m u n i t y

Comunidad Católica de Santo Tomás Apóstol

8100 Brunner Road, Newton, WI 53063 (920) 726-4228

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM

Mission Statement

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community exists to be a vibrant faith-filled community, proclaiming with our lives that God is deeply in love with us. Through open hearts, meaningful

worship and compassionate service, we model the Spirit of Christ in the world today.

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community

Comunidad Católica de Santo Tomás Apóstol

8100 Brunner Road, Newton, WI 53063

(920) 726-4228

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-4:30 PM; Friday, 8 AM-12:00 PM

Mass Friday, 8:00 AM

Enter at canopy, door 3.

Saturday, 4:30 PM Sundays, 8:00 & 10:00 AM Sundays, 1:00 PM—Spanish

Reconciliation

Saturday at 3:45 PM

Please visit the St. Thomas Website at

stthomasnewton.org or

Facebook at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community

The parish office will be closed Monday, July 5th,

in recogni"on of Independence Day.

Thank you for your understanding.

Ponderings from the Pastor / Reflexiones del pastor

Scrip Profit…for the week ending 6/20/2021 was $451.14.

Thank you for con!nuing to support our generous vendors and your parish family!

Planning a summer road trip? Maybe try ordering Scrip for you restaurant, gas, and quick stop needs. Numerous big

chain restaurant and gas cards available.

Or maybe you’re planning a summer family reunion. Use Scrip for your grocery needs to stock up for the party!

Mass Inten"onsnsns Thursday, July 8th 8:00 a.m. Nancy Muench Saturday, July 10th 4:30 p.m. Eunice Long Sunday, July 11th 8:00 a.m. Rita & Alfred BInversie & The Bernard Hertel Family 10:00 a.m. Richard Muench Sr., Richard Muench Jr., & Janice Ringmeier

Homebound, Sick, or Elderly...y... For a minister of care to bring Eucharist to your home, please call the parish office (726-4228) or refer to informa"on below. Sunday Communion Minister for the homebound for the week of · July 11th is Theresa Schuler at 414-315-2315. · July 18th is Joe Janowski at 920-758-2159.

End of fiscal year statements for 2020-2021 were sent early June. If you are expec"ng a statement and did not receive one,

please contact the office for assistance.

Addi"on During Massasss

We will ini"ate a blessing upon the persons who will journey to bring communion to nursing homes and/or the homebound. This blessing, given by Father or Deacon Steve or Rich, reminds us that we are ALL one in the Lord Jesus, and that although physically absent from our midst, our community is one in the sacrament of the Eucharist. The prayers of all of us go with the minister who travels from place to place, and we remember these community members. The blessing will occur just before the THIS IS JESUS song, before all come for communion.

Dear Folks, It has been many years since sharing a regular bulle"n

column with you. With many new hearts bea"ng with the Life of the Holy Spirit in our local Church, I thought a personal introduc"on would be helpful.

God Bless you this Fourth of July weekend with true freedom, a freedom found only in Christ! Here is a beau"ful prayer: God, source of all freedom, this day is bright with the memory of those who declared that life and liberty are your gi' to every human being. Help us to con"nue a good work begun long ago. Make our vision clear and our will strong: that only in human solidarity will we find liberty, and jus"ce only in the honor that belongs to every life on earth. Turn our hearts toward the family of na"ons: to understand the ways of others, to offer friendship, and to find safety only in the common good of all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Godspeed, Father Dave

Queridos amigos, Han pasado muchos años desde que compar+ una columna en el bole+n con ustedes. Ya con muchos corazones nuevos la"endo con la Vida del Espíritu Santo en nuestra Iglesia local, pensé que sería ú"l una presentación personal. Dios los bendiga este fin de semana del 4 de julio con verdadera libertad, ¡una libertad que solo se encuentra en Cristo! He aquí una hermosa oración: Dios, fuente de toda libertad, este día brilla con la memoria de aquellos que declararon que la vida y la libertad son tu regalo para todo ser humano. Ayúdanos a con"nuar un buen trabajo iniciado hace mucho "empo. Hagamos clara nuestra visión y firme nuestra voluntad: que solo en la solidaridad humana encontraremos libertad y jus"cia solo en el honor que pertenece a toda vida en la "erra. Vuelve nuestro corazón hacia la familia de las naciones: comprender los caminos de los demás, ofrecer amistad y encontrar seguridad solo en el bien común de todos. Te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. Buena suerte, Padre Dave

Funds received the week of June 20th are…

Weekly Budget/Tithe $7,800

Tithing/Sacrificial Giving $4,690

ACH Tithe –June 15, 2021 $5,263

Difference Between Budgeted & Actual

$2,153

Offertory $725

Unrestricted Our Own Needs Envelopes

$155

Unrestricted Dona"ons $105

Total $10,938

Capital Improvements $95

Stole Fees $10

Rent $250

Finance Minutestes

The Finance Council met on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Sister Marlita led us in prayer. The minutes from May were approved as emailed. The May Financial Report was reviewed and discussed. Laurie Jonasen reconciled the bank statements. All is fine. We received an update on the Roncalli Catholic School Capital Campaign. We discussed the future roof and parking lot projects. The third dra' of the budget was reviewed. A'er some minor changes, the budget for 2021-2022 was approved with no increase in the weekly "the. The Safety and Security Commi-ee is looking for new members. We discussed the Debt Re"rement Party. Thanks to those who are organizing this. The date is August 1, 2021 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM. "Mortgage Burning" is scheduled for 3:30. We looked at some parish uses for the house. We need to find a new mower for both St. Wendel and St. Isidore cemeteries. Father Dave joined us. He shared his work schedule with us. The Finance Council's next mee"ng will be Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM.

Gree"ngs!gsgs gsgs!! “525,600 minutes! 525,000 moments so dear! 525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year: in daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee, in inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife. In 525,600 minutes - how do you measure a year in the life? How about love? 525,600 minutes! 525,000 journeys to plan; 525,600 minutes - how can you measure the life of a woman or man?” These lyrics from Rent have special meaning. In the 65 years of life given to me, it is about the rela"onships with people that have enriched life beyond what these few words can tell. These rela"onships had their start in May of 1956 when a 7 pound blond, blue-eyed baby was born to Caroline and Victor Beaudry, the true “baby” of the family behind older brother Douglas (who could tell many stories, but has been sworn to secrecy). The fi'h member of the household was my li-le French grandmother (Dad’s mom), who lived with us because Mom was diagnosed with Mul"ple Sclerosis, which eventually claimed her life at the age of 46. My Dad lived in Manitowoc the last years of his life, un"l the age of 95. We grew up in Green Bay, 5 blocks from the Holy Land: that’s Lambeau Field, folks. Dad wanted to make sure that we learned our ABC’s and so sent us to school: St. Joseph Grade School, St. Agnes Grade School, and Sacred Heart Seminary/Center High School for Chris"an Forma"on (educated by Franciscan Sisters of Chris"an Charity). At this point, my brother and I chose different paths: he to Brown Ins"tute for broadcas"ng, and me, to St. Norbert College, St. John's University (Minnesota) and Catholic University (Washington, D.C.) My Dad jokingly called me “his son with the pedigree!” Humility comes in many ways. A'er almost answering the call to be a husband and a dad, the community’s call to serve as priest was stronger and said “yes, with all my heart” to ordina"on in June of 1982 and a life filled with experiences and the gi' of rela"onships beyond my wildest imagina"on. Not just geographic places, buildings and programs, but people: St. John the Bap"st, Silver Spring, Maryland; St. Mary, Oshkosh; Holy Cross, Kaukauna; Saints Peter and Paul, Green Bay; St. Mark, Two Rivers; St. Casimir, Northeim; St. Joseph, Alverno; St. Isidore, Osman; St. Wendel, Cleveland; St. Thomas the Apostle, Newton; Holy Spirit, Darboy/Kimberly; St. Francis of Assisi, Manitowoc, Roncalli Catholic Schools and now St. Thomas the Apostle once more. The field of healthcare is a special love and teaching a profound passion, humbled to serve as adjunct from 1997-2020 at Silver Lake/Holy Family College, as well as teaching in The Emmaus Program for the Diocese of Green Bay. There is so much to learn, cook and yes, to sing! I look forward to being one of your servant leaders, proclaiming with you the greatest rela"onship in life that ma-ers: God is deeply in love with us all! Thank you for being the music of my life! Father Dave

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!!! All St. Thomas the Apostle members, old and new, are invited to a&end the August 1 Debt Re"rement Party. Sign up is encouraged, please. Our community will gather to enjoy one another and have a picnic meal. The plan is to be outside or inside, depending on the weather. Music will be provided 2:30-4:30 PM in the Social Hall with a Bob Kuether Trio. We will begin serving food at 2:00 PM. At 3:30 a short break in food service will allow for a brief history of the parish, a prayer, and the burning of the loan on the East side of the church. Some outside benches will be provided, but you can also come with your own picnic chairs, if preferred. Bring a good appe"te and come to enjoy one another and celebrate together. You may come and go as you wish.

A&en"on: Parents of First Graders and Seniors!s! If you have a child wan"ng to celebrate the sacraments of First Communion or Confirma"on this school year and have not yet received any informa"on, please contact Pam Fischer as soon as possible. pfischer7662@gmail.com

Through the waters of Baptism, the Catholic Church welcomes

Eliyanah Jean Medina,

daughter of Leonel & Michelle Medina

God bless your child on this special day, and God bless and

guide you as parents as you raise him to love and serve the Lord.

Blood Pressure Volunteers Blood PreNeeded

essPreeded

We are hoping to resume the monthly blood pressure checks here at St. Thomas some"me in the fall. Any medical personnel interested in helping in a monthly rota"on, please contact the office or health commi-ee member. 920-726-4228 vickfrau@gmail.com

Liturgical Ministry Schedule July 10th& 11th

Hospitality Cross Bearer Proclaimers Sacristan PowerPoint Help

4:30 PM Laurie Jonsaen Ken Jacky Sister Kay Klackner Barb Graf Joe Janowski Renee Siikarla Kris Shoop Laurie Jonasen

8:00 AM Diane Lesperance Jan Larson Wayne Wallander Tony Binversie Anne-e Backhaus Pam Fischer Mary Jo Schmidt Bob Wallander

10:00 AM Bob Kohlmann Michele Vogel Jerry Vogel AJ Jaeger Patrick Carey Al Forner Joan Fessler Carrie Bratz

Roncalli Elementary School is seeking a 3K Lead Teacher, responsible for the instruc"on, supervision and management of students. Ideal candidates should

demonstrate commitment to faith, academics and service while being strong role models. Candidates also will promote a posi"ve, charitable spirit and nurture the school environment. For the complete job descrip"on, visit our Facebook page at: h&ps://www.facebook.com/roncallielementaryandmiddleschool or WECAN. Interested applicants should fill out the WECAN applica"on for Vacancy ID #91551. Roncalli Catholic Schools seeks a Campus Minister to work primarily with high school-age youth to nurture the faith community in collabora"on with the administra"on, students, staff, parents and parishes. Ideal candidates should demonstrate commitment to faith, academics and service while being strong role models. Candidates also will promote a posi"ve, charitable spirit and nurture the school environment. For the complete job descrip"on, visit our Facebook page at: h&ps://www.facebook.com/roncallihighschoolmanitowoc.

Sharing the Gospel Have you ever felt le' out? Jesus did. In today's Gospel, Jesus visited his rela"ves and old friends. These were the people he grew up with, the people who knew him the best. All of a sudden Jesus was not ac"ng like he used to. They heard that Jesus was healing people, raising people from the dead, and telling evil spirits to leave. Jesus was even teaching about God's kingdom, like he really knew what he was talking about! Well, Jesus' old friends and neighbors did not like it one bit. How sad for them. God's own Son wanted to help them, but they didn't want it. Prayer Dear God, help me to listen to you and to accept the help that you want to give me. Amen. Mission for the Week Read today's Gospel with your family. Talk about ways that people some"mes turn Jesus away. Pray together, asking God to keep you close to Jesus. ©2008 - PO Box 510817, New Berlin, WI 53151-0817 - 1-800-950-9952 x2469 - LPiResourceCenter.com

Kid’s Corner

(Optimistic Teens Improving Society)

Did you know…three presidents have died on July 4th? Two were on the same day in 1826, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

And James Monroe died in 1831.

Summer OTIS Events July 7th, 1: 30-9:00 July 21st, 1:30-9:00

July 25th, 26th and 27th Mission! August 11th, Full Day

14th Sunday in Ordinary Timeme Reading 1: Ezekiel 2: 2-5 Reading 2: 2 Corinthians 12: 7-10 Gospel: Mark 6: 1-6 What unavoidable weakness in yourself do you struggle to accept?

15th Sunday in Ordinary Timeme Reading 1: Amos 7: 12-15 Reading 2: Ephesians 1: 3-14 Gospel: Mark 6: 7-13 What good news of Jesus can you share with others this week?

JULY 5th-Office Closed for Independence Day 6th-Cleaning Day 7:00 PM Men’s Bible Study 7th-1:30-9:00 PM OTIS 8th-8:00 AM Mass 12th-Cleaning Day 13th-6:30 PM Pastoral Council 15th-8:00 AM Mass 17th-1:00 PM Ahola-Jacques Wedding 19th-Cleaning Day

Kid’s Corner

© LPi

Unscramble words from today’s Gospel reading:

Window Washing Window Washing

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We at St. Thomas are looking for a volunteer

to wash the lower windows of the social

hall on a monthly basis, usually when the big

monthly cleaning occurs. Please contact

the office if this is something you might

be willing to do!

Jesus taught wisdom

power miracle town

prophet heal faith

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GOSPEL MEDITATION N

It’s all so ordinary that we can easily miss it. The seagulls hun"ng and diving for mollusks at the beach offer a display of determina"on and precision as they gather their food for the day. It’s simply what these creatures do. Yet, there’s a magical arXulness and skill to their work that speaks volumes about the One who breathed life into their being. This is pre-y much the way it is with God’s presence. God comes in common ways through common things and ordinary people. Sadly, we are so engulfed in our li-le worlds of order and ideas to no"ce the beauty and wonder of it all. Many have numbed themselves to the Divine spark at the essence of all life because that’s just the way it is. What’s so special about it? A sunset is a sunset and a seagull is a seagull. That’s precisely what they thought about Jesus too. A'er all, isn’t he just the carpenter’s son? What merit can his words possibly have?

If we’re looking for God to come in an event that is so drama"c and intense that it knocks our socks off, then think again. When pondering God’s rela"onship with His people and God’s ac"on in our lives, we have to go back to the stable and the recurring, crea"ve, unending power of God’s presence. It was a quiet, run of the mill kind of night. There was nothing spectacular or extraordinary. To the naked eye, a woman gave birth to a child and there wasn’t anything extraordinary to see. We have a hard "me understanding God’s ordinary-ness. Jesus grew up in an ordinary town, had neighbors and did normal human things. Perhaps that’s why we don’t always like the Gospel. It doesn’t dazzle us with extraordinary things but simply challenges us to take a different look at our ordinary stuff. That makes us uncomfortable. We prefer things as they are. Our lack of faith can even cause us to take offense at what Jesus says and does, dismissing it as folly.

God’s life-giving presence con"nues to sustain that seagull in flight and keep all things in being regardless of whether we have the faith to see and understand this. Our personal agendas, preconceived ideas, misconcep"ons, and expecta"ons can o'en cause us to be hardened and blinded to what God is doing or desiring to do. While God con"nues to do what he has done for all eternity, faith is needed for God’s presence to bear fruit. The blinders we wear and the expecta"ons we bring to life can o'en prevent us from seeing graced moments that radiate with God’s graceful presence. They also prevent God’s transforming, healing, and hope filled vision for our world from being realized. Without faith, God won’t be able to do much for us either. ©LPi

Deacon, Rich Bahnaman rbahnaman@yahoo.com Deacon, Steve Zimmer deaconstevez@gmail.com Crea"ng Catholic Disciples & RCIA, Pam Fischer pfischer7662@gmail.com Recep"onist & Cemetery Clerk, Sara Wilke Scheduling Bap"sms & Mass Inten"ons, Misc. Cemetery Items wilke.sara05@gmail.com s&homascemeteries@gmail.com Hispanic Ministry, Alina DeWi- alinamozo@hotmail.com

Director of Liturgical Music, Julie Koenig Choir & Musicians julieannkoenig@gmail.com OTIS Youth Coordinator, Barb Dehne barbdehne@hotmail.com Prayer Chain s&homasrecep"onist.com Administra"ve & Liturgical Coordinator, Vickie Frauenfeld Bulle"ns, Building Needs, Ministry , & Liturgy vickfrau@gmail.com

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St. Thomas the Apostle 8100 Brunner Road Newton, WI 53063

MEDITACIÓN DEL EVANGELIO

¿No es éste el carpintero? Le ha pasado por casualidad que a usted le diga la gente y especialmente familiares amigos esta misma frase. Por ejemplo, se escucha, es la hija de la del salón de belleza, es el hijo del taquero de la esquina. Y así sucesivamente, parece que es muy di\cil reconocer a la persona por su nombre y por sus virtudes. ¡Si le paso a Jesús en su "empo nos sucede también en el nuestro! “Si hay un lugar donde un profeta es despreciado, es en su "erra, entre sus parientes y en su propia familia” (Marcos 6:4).

Y seguimos de incrédulos en lo que a Dios se refiere, hay gente que todavía vive como si Dios no exis"era. Lo vivimos en esta terrible pandemia, donde tanto dolor ha habido, muchas personas han muerto, y aun así no creemos. Para ver a Dios entre nosotros, defini"vamente necesitamos de creer y vivir la gracia de tener a Jesucristo como centro de nuestra vida. El Papa Francisco lo explica mejor con la siguiente pregunta: “¿Por qué los compatriotas de Jesús pasan de la maravilla a la incredulidad? Hacen una comparación entre el origen humilde de Jesús y sus capacidades actuales: es carpintero, no ha estudiado, sin embargo, predica mejor que los escribas y hace milagros. Y en vez de abrirse a la realidad, se escandalizan: ¡Dios es demasiado grande para rebajarse a hablar a través de un hombre tan simple! Es el escándalo de la encarnación” (7/8/2018). Para ser sinceros, casi nunca reconocemos a Cristo en las personas que nos rodean o a las que tratamos de cerca. Y es ahí, donde Dios está manifiesto. ¿Cree usted esto? ©LPi

¡Saludos! “¡525,600 minutos! ¡525,000 momentos tan queridos! 525,600 minutos: ¿cómo se mide? medir un año: a la luz del día, a los atardeceres, a la medianoche, en tazas de café; en pulgadas, en millas, en risa, en con"enda. En 525,600 minutos, ¿cómo se mide un año en la vida? ¿Que hay sobre el amor? 525,600 minutos! 525.000 viajes a planificar; 525,600 minutos: ¿cómo se puede medir la vida de una mujer o un hombre? " Estas letras de Rent "enen un significado especial. En los 65 años de vida que me han dado, se trata de las relaciones con personas que han enriquecido la vida más allá de lo que estas pocas palabras pueden decir. Estas relaciones comenzaron en mayo de 1956 cuando nació un bebé rubio de 7 libras y ojos azules de Caroline y Victor Beaudry, el verdadero "bebé" de la familia detrás del hermano mayor Douglas (que podía contar muchas historias, pero ha jurado el secreto). El quinto miembro de la casa era mi abuela francesa (la mamá de papá), que vivía con nosotros porque a mamá le diagnos"caron esclerosis múl"ple, que finalmente se cobró la vida a los 46 años. Mi papá vivió en Manitowoc los úl"mos años de su vida , hasta los 95 años. Crecimos en Green Bay, a 5 cuadras de Tierra Santa: eso es Lambeau Field, amigos. Papá quería asegurarse de que aprendiéramos nuestro ABC y por eso nos envió a la escuela: St. Joseph Grade School, St. Agnes Grade School y Sacred Heart Seminary / Center High School for Chris"an Forma"on (educado por Franciscan Sisters of Chris"an Charity). En este punto, mi hermano y yo elegimos caminos diferentes: él al Brown Ins"tute para la radiodifusión, y yo, al St. Norbert College, St. John's University (Minnesota) y Catholic University (Washington, DC). Mi papá me llamó en broma “su hijo con el pedigrí! " La humildad viene de muchas formas. Después de casi responder al llamado de ser esposo y padre, el llamado de la comunidad para servir como sacerdote fue más fuerte y dijo “sí, con todo mi corazón” a la ordenación en junio de 1982 y una vida llena de experiencias y el don de las relaciones más allá. mi imaginación más salvaje. No solo lugares geográficos, edificios y programas, sino personas: St. John the Bap"st, Silver Spring, Maryland; Santa María, Oshkosh; Santa Cruz, Kaukauna; Santos Pedro y Pablo, Green Bay; San Marcos, Dos Ríos; San Casimiro, Northeim; San José, Alverno; San Isidoro, Osman; St. Wendel, Cleveland; Santo Tomás Apóstol, Newton; Espíritu Santo, Darboy / Kimberly; San Francisco de Asís, Manitowoc, Escuelas Católicas Roncalli y ahora Santo Tomás Apóstol una vez más. El campo de la salud es un amor especial y una profunda pasión por la enseñanza, con la humildad de servir como adjunto desde 1997-2020 en Silver Lake / Holy Family College, así como de enseñar en el Programa Emaús para la Diócesis de Green Bay. ¡Hay tanto que aprender, cocinar y sí, cantar! Espero ser uno de sus líderes siervos, proclamando con usted la relación más grande de la vida que importa: ¡Dios está profundamente enamorado de todos nosotros! ¡Gracias por ser la música de mi vida!Queridos amigos, Han pasado muchos años desde que compar+ una columna en el bole+n con ustedes. Ya con muchos corazones nuevos la"endo con la Vida del Espíritu Santo en nuestra Iglesia local, pensé que sería ú"l una presentación personal. Dios los bendiga este fin de semana del 4 de julio con verdadera libertad, ¡una libertad que solo se encuentra en Cristo! He aquí una hermosa oración: Dios, fuente de toda libertad, este día brilla con la memoria de aquellos que declararon que la vida y la libertad son tu regalo para todo ser humano. Ayúdanos a con"nuar un buen trabajo iniciado hace mucho "empo. Hagamos clara nuestra visión y firme nuestra voluntad: que solo en la solidaridad humana encontraremos libertad y jus"cia solo en el honor que pertenece a toda vida en la "erra. Vuelve nuestro corazón hacia la familia de las naciones: comprender los caminos de los demás, ofrecer amistad y encontrar seguridad solo en el bien común de todos. Te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. Buena suerte, Padre Dave