Become a St. Thomas Parishioner!

Many times we hear… "I’ve been coming to Mass at St. Thomas, but just haven’t registered."  Well—we‘ve made it easier than ever to register! Call the Parish Office (847-358-6999) and set up a time that works in your schedule. It will only take about 20 minutes. We look forward to meeting you!

Our Parish Mission:

We, the people of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Parish are united by Baptism and empowered by the Spirit. We live our commitment to proclaim God’s love by:
      • fostering a community open to all
      • worshiping, working and celebrating together
      • serving the spiritual and material needs of all
      • spreading the Gospel through personal witness
We share our gifts and ourselves in the name of Jesus.

This Weekend...

STV SCHOOL BAKE SALE After all Masses in the Gathering Area. Reception of coffee and beverages after the 9:30am Mass only. WIZARD OF OZ TICKET SALES After all Masses in Gathering Area (Page 8) STV SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 11am—1pm at School (See Bulletin for Details)

Up Coming Events...

GOLDEN VILLANOVANS • Luncheon- Wednesday, January 28, 2015. 1pm. Heng Wing—121 W Palatine Road, Palatine. For reservations or to cancel: Lorraine 847-358-3024 • Ladies Lunch—Monday, February 2, 2015. 1pm. Emmett’s Brewing Company—110 N Brockway Street, Palatine. Any questions? Edie 847-358-0928              MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00pm. Alexian Bros. Center for Mental Health—3436 N Kennecott, Arlington Heights.  SPEAKER: Ken Doruff & Hugh Brady, Co-Presidents—update on Task Force Supportive Housing. Contact Ken Doruff for more information: 847-952-7460.           STV SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE & SCIENCE FAIR Thursday, Jan. 29 at School.  (Front Cover)  STV SCHOOL SPAGHETTI DINNER Saturday, Jan. 31 in the RAC. (Page 8) MONTHLY FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION Next weekend — Bring your donations to Mass with you! We are especially in need of: Pancake mix & syrup, jelly and saltines. Non-food items: Laundry soap, dish soap and toothpaste. ST. PAT/JOE’S SIGNUP Next weekend after all Masses-Gathering Area. (Page 7) BLANKET DRIVE FOR HOMELESS Next two weekends—bins located in the Gathering Area. (Page 5) (See Bulletin for Details)

Engaged and married couples are welcome. Watch the bulletin for further details.

Ministry Highlights...

Respect Life Ministry  Respect Life Ministry serves to promote a culture of life through prayer, education and support of organizations dedicated to the teaching of the Catholic Church and to increase the understanding and awareness of the sanctity of life within the parish.  St. Thomas is combined with St. Theresa's in Palatine. Meetings held 1st Tuesday at 7 pm Pauline Center, St. Theresa. All are welcome.  Go to Respect Life page for more information, click here. For more information, please contact Mary Ann Kenesey, at grammyonthego@sbcglobal.com, or Maureen Treanor, at marureen@maureentreanor.com

Faith Formation  Faith Formation’s Multimedia Rack Located in the Gathering Area on the wall near the restrooms, has been updated with new books, pamphlets and CDs. The books are available for a $4 donation; the pamphlets for $2; and the CDs are $3. For the list of new titles Multimedia Rack   An Introduction to the Gospel of Mark A narrative of a walk with the disciples as they “discover” who Jesus is. Sunday, January 25, 2015, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Join us for a light lunch in Meeting Rooms A & B followed by an interesting and enlightening talk  by MARY CARLSON.  Registration is required so that we can have enough food. Please sign up in the Gathering Area after all masses or call Earl Schaffnit 847-991-0055, and  leave your name and phone #. This event is sponsored by STOV Faith Formation Team

Special Religious Development (SPRED) SPRED's Ministry Site For more information, visit our Website or e-mail us at stvspred@gmail.com

Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)  CRHP Continuation Committee Next Men's Weekend - APRIL 25/26, 2015 Contact Info - Conrad Bertz 847-359-8173 John Holmes 847-565-7378 Next Women's Weekend - Will be announced

Order Form:  STV's Dollar Shopping Power  Phone: Parish Office 847-358-6999 / School 847-358-2110 Fax: Parish Office 847-934-4919 / School 847-776-1435 Drop-offs: Parish Office, 1201 East Anderson Drive Email: suzie@stov.org You can purchase the cards weekly in a variety of ways: -   After Mass on Saturday and Sunday in the Gathering Area -   Parish Office between 9:00AM – 4:00PM Wednesday through Friday -   Send the order form through the mail. Or visit www.stvschool.org for a copy of the order form, print it, fill it out and mail it with your check to the Parish Office.

For information on PreCana, marriage education classes, Golden Wedding Mass, FOCCUS, Divorce and Annulment Support Ministry, Natural Family Planning, or Hispanic Family Ministries contact the Archdiocese of Chicago Family Ministries Office