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“The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary” Friedrich Overbeck, 1855
St. Thomas Aquinas serves as the Catholic Center at Purdue University. Our parish engages the youthful energy
of all its members to nurture their faith journey across all generations through liturgy, spiritual and intellectual formatio n,
stewardship, and justice with peace. We joyfully welcome all who wish to meet life's challenges through lived faith in Jesus Christ.
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The Wisdom of God has prepared
a feast, we hear in today’s First
Reading.
We must become like children
(see Matthew 18:3–4) to hear
and accept this invitation. For in
every Eucharist, it is the folly of
the Cross that is represented and renewed.
To the world, it is foolishness to believe that the
crucified Jesus rose from the dead. And for many, as
for the crowds in today’s Gospel, it is foolishness—
maybe even madness—to believe that Jesus can
give us His Flesh to eat.
Yet Jesus repeats himself with gathering intensity in
the Gospel today. Notice the repetition of the words
“eat” and “drink,” and “my Flesh” and “my Blood.”
To heighten the unbelievable realism of what Jesus
asks us to believe, John in these verses uses not the
ordinary Greek word for eating but a cruder term,
once reserved to describe the “munching” of
feeding animals.
The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom
(see 1 Corinthians 1:18–25). In His foolish love, He
chooses to save those who believe that His Flesh is
true food, His Blood, true drink.
Fear of the Lord, the desire to live by His will, is the
beginning of true wisdom, Paul says in today’s
Epistle (see Proverbs 9:10). And as we sing in
today’s Psalm, those who fear Him shall not want for
any good thing.
Again today in the liturgy, we are called to renew our
faith in the Eucharist, to forsake the foolishness of
believing only what we can see with our eyes.
We approach, then, not only an altar prepared with
bread and wine, but the feast of Wisdom, the
banquet of heaven —in which God our Savior renews
His everlasting covenant and promises to destroy
death forever (see Isaiah 25:6–9).
Let us make the most of our days, as Paul says,
always, in the Eucharist, giving thanks to God for
everything in the name of Jesus, the bread come
down from heaven.
- Scott Hahn
IN OUR PARISH
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Mass Schedule & Intentions SUNDAY, august 19 twentieth sunday in ordinary time Readings: Prv 9:1-6/Eph 5:15-20/Jn 6:51-58 Psalm Response: Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 9:00am Vocations 11:00am St. Tom’s Community 7:00pm Sister Parish in Baudin Haiti 9:00pm Incoming Purdue Students MONDAY, august 20 St Bernard Readings: Ez 24:15-23/Mt 19:16-22 11:30am John Guntrum 5:30pm Student Parshioners TUESDAY, august 21 st. pius x Readings: Ez 28:1-10/Mt 19:23-30 11:30am Tony Sparano 5:30pm Repose of Souls WEDNESDAY, august 22 MEMORIAL OF THE QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Readings: Ez 34:1-11/1 Cor 15:20-27/Mt 20:1-16 11:30am Lou Steniner 9:00pm Purdue Alumni Religous THURSDAY, august 23 rose of lima Readings: Ez 36:23-28/Mt 22:1-14 11:30am Resident Parishioners 5:30pm The Homeless FRIDAY, august 24 st. bartholomew Readings: Rv 21:9B-14/Jn 1:45-51 11:30am Irene and William McBride SATURDAY, august 25 Readings: Ez 43:1-7ab/Mt 23:1-12 11:30am David Kladivko 5:30pm Don Steiner SUNDAY, august 26 twenty-first sunday in ordinary time Readings: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 OR 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-6 Psalm Response: Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21 9:00am St. Thomas Aquinas Parish 11:00am St. Tom’s Youth 7:00pm The Unborn 9:00pm Lay Ministers
Liturgy of the Hours Held in the Baptistry. All are welcome!
MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:30AM Morning Prayer
SUNDAY-FRIDAY 5:05PM Evening Prayer
Reconciliation The confessional is in the northwest corner of the church, near
the Marian niche. *Also available by appointment.
MONDAY THRU SATURDAY
11:00AM—11:25AM Individual Reconciliation
SUNDAY
8:15AM—8:45AM Individual Reconciliation
10:15AM—10:45AM Individual Reconciliation
MONDAY THRU SATURDAY (SUMMER)
4:00PM—5:00PM Individual Reconciliation
IN OUR PARISH
August 19, 2018 ● Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Baptisms
Are normally scheduled during or after the 5:30PM Mass on
Saturday, or during or after the 11:00AM Mass on Sunday.
The next baptism preparation sessions will be:
All Classes are 6:00-7:30PM
Please contact Eileen Strater in the Parish Office at 765-743-
4652 or [email protected] to register for the baptism
class and/or place your child’s baptism on the parish calendar.
Through the Sacrament of Baptism, God’s children are
welcomed into the Catholic faith family, which most commonly
takes place at a very young age. In this case, it is extremely
important for parents to know what they are asking when they
ask to have their children baptized. St. Tom’s baptismal
preparation program is for first time parents and
godparents. Sessions are offered every other month. Please
see the parish calendar or call the parish office for upcoming
dates and times.
Marriage
Just got engaged? Want to have your wedding here at St.
Thomas Aquinas? Please contact Mary Riehle in the parish
office at 765-743-4652 or [email protected] to start
the marriage process and to reserve your date on the parish
calendar. Our wedding ceremony guidelines can be found on
our website under the Faith Life tab.
Welcome New Parishioners!
We welcome all who wish to join our parish family. You may
register by visiting the parish office or by clicking on the link on
our homepage at www.boilercatholics.org. We’re glad you are
here!
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming
Catholic? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
process is designed for those who wish to become full
members of the Roman Catholic Church. These sessions are
also a great way to learn more about the Church. The
individuals in the process are involved in a journey of faith and
conversion which includes learning about the beliefs, life,
liturgy and apostolic work of the Catholic community. The RCIA
process at St. Tom’s has two distinctly different tracks, and is
geared around the Purdue calendar, with weekly sessions
beginning in September. Participants can expect to receive
Sacraments of Initiation during the Easter Vigil Mass. To
determine which track of the RCIA process will best suit your
needs, or for more information, contact Eileen Strater in the
parish office at 765-743-4652 or [email protected].
Upcoming Activities SUNDAY, august 19 Monday, august 20 11:50am Private Exercise Class, Siena Rooms 5:30pm Centering Prayer, Room 4 6:00pm Overeaters Anonymous, Room 24 TUESDAY, august 21 7:00am Alcoholics Anonymous, Large Conference Room 6:30pm Ladies’ Mass, Church, Siena Rooms 7:00pm Schoenstatt Board Holy Hour, Church WEDNESDAY, august 22 11:50am Private Exercise Class, Siena Rooms THURSDAY, august 23 6:30pm Legion of Mary, Large Conference Room 7:00pm Music Rehearsal, Church, Rooms 1-3 FRIDAY, august 24 9:00pm Blockbuster Weekend Event: Movie on Marsteller SATURDAY, august 25 9:00am Schoenstatt Board Meeting, Large Conference Room 4:00pm Korean Mass, Newman Hall 6:30pm Blockbuster Weekend Event: Italian Dinner & Cool City Band SUNDAY, august 26 12:00pm Blockbuster Weekend Event: Parish Picnic 5:30PM Sunday Night Dinner, Kitchen, Newman Hall 7:00pm Blockbuster Weekend Event: Mass on the Grass 8:00pm Blockbuster Weekend Event: Ministry Fair & Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, August 14th
Tuesday, September 25th
Tuesday, October 30th
Tuesday, December 4th
Tuesday, January 22nd
Tuesday, February 19th
Tuesday, April 9th
Tuesday, May 14th
Bulletin Deadline for the weekly bulletin is noon the Friday
(nine days) before the Sunday’s bulletin in which the
article will appear. Please send article requests to:
Announcements Deadline for presider and non-presider
announcements is noon on Wednesdays. Please send
announcement requests to
PARISH NEWS AND NOTES
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Prayers of the Faithful Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our
community and for all who are in need amid mental and physical suffering,
may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you
close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spir-
its. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us
in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who
healed those who believed. Amen.
Steve Lincourt
Shannon Scroggins
Angelica Duran
Ann Fath
Gloria Thompson
William Dilling
Rick Nichols
Charlie Smart
Brittany Butcher
Peter Morrison
Nora Dane
Annie Boggins
Consuelo Romero
Joe Bell
Mary Ann Hickman
Johnson Joseph
Dominic Kunz
Karen Reinhardt
Amber Miller
Jacob Gass
Marilyn Riggle
Mark Zerbes
Mitch Lindenfeld
German Ramos
Michele Strutz
Melissa Brennan
Jerry Mason
Carol Zarnow
Lori Powers
Colleen Warren
Patrick Hession
Melissa Young-Spillers
Mike Moss
Dolores Pope
Eduardo Vogel
Gail Miller
Gina Boyd
George Owens
Kathleen O’Connor
Rosa Espinosa
Titis Cordova
Enrique Vaca
Mariana Gonzalez
Sharon Downey
Ann Templeman
Dolores Houchin
Loan Lypham-Ferry
Elyzabeth Navarre
Philip Funk
Gene Cattarina
Ashley Harrington
Tony Ghaleb
Dionicia Mendoza
Paulina Gajewska
William Pope
Damianus Aditya
Bob Setele
Andrew McAlister
Bella Raffin
Rosa Maria Santos
Joel Rivera
Tom Kendall
Thomas Paul Batz
R.A. DeSutter
Denny Gramman
Maryann Johnson
Mark Struck
Charlotte Droulos
Mike Patty
June Moss
Shelley Strong
Pete Clark
Lauren Weldy
Theresa, Dee’s Sister
Marybeth Yacovelli
Stanley Seretny
Carol Hobaugh
Judith Ryba
Sandra Lehner
Bob Dwyer
Evelyn Ricci
Joseph (Jr.) Ricci
James Heinzen
Sandra Burke
Denise Walsh
Robert Rolih
Seth Sullivan
Frank Joseph Bryja
Robert Whicker
Trish O’Connor
Martha Cabrera
Sean Gilheany
Francis Maguire
Jeanne Erbacher
Ferril Gibbs
Judy McKinley
Betsy Seabert
Susan Slayton
Caroline Walter
July 14 – 27, 2018
Total Cash Received ......................... $72,860 Sunday Collection ............................. $40,871 Second Collections: .................................................................. $0 Development ...................................... $6,443 Haiti Tithe ............................................... $898 Total Cash Paid Out .......................... $83,348
YTD Cash Received ........................ $889,247 Sunday Collection ........................... $429,616 Second Collections YTD .................... $18,141 Development .................................. $101,096 Haiti Tithe ........................................... $12,412 YTD Cash Paid Out ......................... $890,397
* Numbers are not final until reviewed by the Finance Committee*
Parish Staff
PHONE: (765) 743-4652 FAX: (765) 743-0426
Pastor/Director of Campus Ministry, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas, O.P. [email protected] ext. 230
Associate Pastor, Fr. Cassian Sama, O.P. [email protected] ext. 223
Associate Pastor, Fr. Timothy Combs, O.P. [email protected] ext. 229
Ecumenical-Ministry and Marriage Preparation Deacon Charles A. (Chuck) Jindrich [email protected]
Business Manager, Joseph Antonio [email protected] ext. 224
Development Assistant, Mari Arthur [email protected] ext. 221
Composer-in-Residence, Dr. Brad Bodine [email protected] ext. 233
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, Dee Bernhardt [email protected] ext. 232
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry, Grant Freeman [email protected] ext. 241
Director of Mission Advancement, Budd Lauer [email protected] ext. 228
Administrative Asst./Asst. to the Pastor, Mary Riehle [email protected] ext. 226
Director of Adult Formation, Eileen Strater [email protected] ext. 235
Director of Religious Education, John Strong [email protected] ext. 225
Echo Apprentice, David Miranda [email protected] ext. 227
Theologian-in-Residence, Dr. Thomas Ryba [email protected] ext. 248
PCS President, Morgan Hierlmaier PCS Vice President/Treasurer, David Bergsma
PCS Secretary, Laura DiPietro
[email protected] ext. 234
Parish Council President, Mervyn Carneiro [email protected]
St. Tom’s Guest Apartment We are offering our guest apartment above the offices all year round as sort of
an AirBNB (for rent). It’s a fully furnished apartment that sleeps two and even
comes with a parking spot. So students, let your parents know that they could
stay at the best location on campus for their next visit. Please contact Joseph
at [email protected] for more information.
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on Amazon. Simply go to smile.amazon.com and either sign
in or create a new user account and search for “St. Thomas
Aquinas Catholic Center”. It’s as easy as that, and now every
time you shop at Smile.Amazon.com, St. Tom’s will benefit.
PARISH NEWS AND NOTES
August 19, 2018 ● Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5
LCSS Job Post The Lafayette Catholic School System is seeking qualified
applicants for the following positions for the 2018-2019
school year:
• Director of Campus Ministry
• Assistant Athletic Director & Physical Education Teacher
• Bus Driver (Part-time)
Please visit www.lcss.org/about/workforlcss/ to apply.
Family Promise The Construction schedule has necessitated a change to the
training schedule for Family Promise. The Public Grand
Opening is now scheduled for Sunday, September 16th at 2
pm and training will be scheduled in August. Please watch the
Bulletin for future updates.
Celebrating Christian Marriage: 2018 Anniversary Mass
With Bishop Doherty
All married couples of the diocese celebrating significant
marriage anniversaries in 2018 are invited to attend a special
Mass on Sunday, September 16th, at the Cathedral of St. Mary
of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette to celebrate their
years of Christian Marriage. During the liturgy, Bishop Doherty
will offer a special anniversary blessing. The Anniversary Mass
will begin at 2:30PM (EDT) and will fulfill the Sunday obligation.
Immediately following Mass, Bishop Doherty will greet couples
at a reception of light refreshments.
To assist in preparation, please register with the Office of
Divine Worship online at www.dol-in.org/AnniversaryMass or by
contacting Sandra Santucci at [email protected] or
765-269-4660.
Diocesan Day to Reflect, Refocus, & Renew
For All Liturgical Music Ministers
Tune My Heart to Sing Thy Grace
St. Joseph Retreat Center and Conference Center in Tipton
Saturday, September 29, 2018
9:00AM-2:30PM
All liturgical music ministers of the diocese are invited to
attend a Diocesan Day to reflect, refocus, and renew, in order
to begin or continue their journey in this integral ministry. Our
day will be led by Fr. Michael Driscoll, Professor Emeritus of
the University of Notre Dame, who comes highly recommended
by Bishop Doherty.
There is a $10/person registration fee to cover lunch; parishes
bringing 5 or more can register at a discounted rate. Pre-
registration required online at:
https://dol-in.org/2018musiciansdayofreflection or contact
Sandra Santucci at 765-269-4660 or [email protected].
COOKIE BAKERS of St. Tom’s We are looking for LOTS (about 150 doz.) cookies to serve with
the ice cream social immediately following Mass on the Grass
on Sunday, August 26th.
Homemade or purchased…..any and all donations will be
greatly appreciated!
Cookies can be dropped off anytime Friday (8/24) to Sunday
(8/26).
Thank you for helping to make this year’s Blockbuster
Weekend the BEST EVER!!
Faith Direct Thank you for being a part of our St. Thomas Aquinas family!
As you prepare for the end of summer and the start of a busy
autumn, consider enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct so
that your gift can reach us even when you cannot.
Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: IN348.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!
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PARISH NEWS AND NOTES
Fruitful Harvest 2016 Coming to an End! Dear Parishioners,
We are coming to the close of the current diocesan appeal,
Fruitful Harvest 2016 “Stewards of Christ … Sharing Our Gifts”.
As a diocese, we have hit 95% of our Fruitful Harvest goal, and
we have confidence in reaching 100%. Please remember if
you have a current pledge balance, all gifts must be received
and posted no later than September 1, 2018 in the Fruitful
Harvest Office.
The last redemption notice will be mailed in August 2018,
except for those parishes that have a 24 month redemption
period. Their last statement will be mailed in December 2018.
If you wish to make a gift electronically please visit the
diocesan website at www.dol-in.org. Go to Donate Now at the
top of the home page and follow the instructions provided.
Thank you for your continued stewardship and prayers for our
parishes and our diocese.
Schoenstatt Holy Hour All are invited to the Schoenstatt
Holy Hour with Father Cassian Sama
O.P. on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at
7:00PM in St Thomas Aquinas
Church. It will Include adoration,
rosary, a homily, and benediction.
Ladies Mass Mark your calendars ladies, you are cordially invited to attend
Ladies Mass!
We will meet in the church at 6:30PM for mass with Father
Patrick, followed by a carry in dinner downstairs. Please bring
a salad, appetizer, veggies, fruit…anything! Call it a moms
night out, single ladies night out, Grandma’s night out… As
always – ALL ARE WELCOME! If you have any questions or
would like to be involved in the planning, please contact
Monica Waters at 765-413-5947.
Upcoming Ladies Mass
Tuesday, August 21st
Thursday, September 20th
Thursday, October 18th
Thursday, November 15th
Get Ready for This Incredible Bible Study! St. Tom’s will be offering The Story of Salvation bible study
from Ascension Press twice per week!
Monday evenings beginning September 10th, 6:00-7:30PM
(dinner included) in Newman Hall
Wednesday mornings beginning September 12th, 6:30-
8:00AM in Room 4.
Cost is $10 per person.
Register online at boilercatholics.org, or at the parish office.
The Bible is at the heart of our Catholic Faith—and our
relationship with God. It is the living Word of God, where our
Father meets with us and lovingly speaks to us. Reading the
Bible should bring us closer to Christ, but understanding it is
not always easy. Many people tell us they have tried time and
again to prayerfully read Scripture, but they get frustrated
because they “just don’t get it.”
The Great Adventure Story of Salvation is designed so that
anyone can make sense of the Bible and experience the life-
changing power of God’s Word. At the core of The Great
Adventure is the concept that there is a story running through
the seventy-three books of the Bible that ties all of Scripture
together and makes sense not just of the Bible, but of our lives
as well.
Register for this amazing opportunity Today!!
KidsHope How would you like to help change a child's life? You can do
this by being a part of KIDSHOPEUSA and mentor an at needs
child for one hour a week at Klondike Elementary.
If you are interested or have questions, please contact Suzy
Newett, [email protected] or 765-714-2397. Thank you.
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The Third Option “Building Better Marriages”
The Third Option is a program where couples learn to make
marriage work. Hear couples who have overcome difficulties.
Learn new ways to handle old problems. For more information
or to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us: Office for
Family Life 765-269-4662 or Deacon Charles Jindrich
312-909-5077; [email protected].
Meetings:
Every Monday 7:00-9:00PM
Central Catholic High School
2410 S 9th St , Lafayette Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana
Office for Family Life
PARISH NEWS AND NOTES
Religious Education Religious Education is now open for registration. All youth from
3 years old to seniors in high school are encouraged to sign-up
for another exciting year. You can register on one of the gold
tabs on the main page of boilercatholics.org. Please e-mail
[email protected] if you have any questions. We are
excited to, once again, have you all be a part of the greatest
religious education program in the Lafayette area.
Volunteer for Blockbuster Weekend St. Tom’s BLOCKBUSTER WEEKEND is August 24-26. We need YOUR energy and spirit to make our welcome-back celebration the best ever! Volunteers are especially needed August 26th for both the Parish Picnic and Mass on the Grass. To help with either of these events, visit our website, then click Volunteer for Blockbuster Weekend and sign up to volunteer. Let’s work together to make the 2018 Blockbuster Weekend the BEST EVER!!
Looking for a Fall 2018 Course Enrollment is now open.
REL 203 Theology of St. Paul (10:30 am - 11:20 pm, MWF, BRNG B242) The purpose of this course is to explore the theology of Paul of Tarsus. We will concentrate on Paul’s understanding of God, Jesus Christ, salvation, Christian community, spiritual gifts, the mission to the Gentiles, and the rhetoric of the epistles. (Prerequisites: none.) PHIL / REL 231: Religions of the West (11:30-12:20, MWF, BRNG 1268) This class is a comparative survey of classical Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The approach will be to understand the mindset of each religion by comparing and contrasting the features of these religions in order to observe similarities, dissimilarities, and regularities. (Prerequisites: none.) PHIL / IDIS 590: Directed Readings (SIS & PHIL 590) (To be arranged by student and professor) This course provides an opportunity to explore individually tailored research topics. The emphasis is on initiative, independence, and creativity, within limits agreed upon by instructor and student. Topics and meeting schedule are subject to instructor’s approval. (Prerequisites: one course in theology, or in philosophy, or instructor’s approval.)
For more information, check the Purdue schedule, email Dr. Thomas Ryba ([email protected]), or call: 765-743-4652.