• You hold hands with others during the Our Father and punctuate it at the end with a warm hand squeeze.

• You know at least two verses of “All Are Welcome”.

• You don’t think twice about washing one another’s feet in public (on Holy Thursday).

• You witness newly baptized babies being paraded through the church.

• You are challenged to meet at least 5 new people at the beginning of Mass.

• You leave Mass humming “Go Out In The World”.

• During Sprinkling Rites you expect to be deluged with Holy Water by Fr. Bob.

• You know that “Surely, the presence of the Lord is in this place”!

• You have a Zip Code that extends beyond 60563.

• Children race to the altar for a chance to talk with the Priest before their own Liturgy of The Word.

• An exuberant round of applause breaks out from the congregation following an exciting announcement, a welcomed guest speaker, a heart-felt homily or the music makers.

• Babies and Toddlers are lovingly greeted as their parent receives the Eucharist.

• You have experienced our choir’s spectacular renditions of “God Bless America” for the 4^th of July, “Oh Danny Boy” for St. Patrick’s Day, “The Hallelujah Chorus” on Christmas & even a cheerful & optimistic “Bear Down Chicago Bears” during the NFL playoffs.

• You are generous in sharing your time, talent and treasure.

• You never cease to be amazed by the artistry and creativity with which the Sanctuary is adorned.

• You never tire of gazing at the crucifix of our Risen Lord above the Altar.

• Singing along with the choir to “In the Breaking of The Bread” gives you the goose bumps.

• Your Camera Roll on your Smartphone includes pictures of St. Thomas moments.

• Upon your first visit to St. Thomas, you knew you found your spiritual Home.

• You get hugged more before and after mass than you do the whole rest of the week.

• You leave Mass knowing that the Mass really never ends.

• You can get a doughnut and your blood pressure checked on the same Sunday.

• You know that, above all, Bob Colaresi is a Carmelite.

• You imagine yourself “On That Holy Mountain” singing the solo, “Led by all the children”.

• You are surrounded by amazing young people.

• Visitors feel welcomed and immediately included in the St. Thomas family.

• You care deeply about the people of St. Mary Madeline, St. Nicholas and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

• You are eager for your extended family to experience your St. Thomas family.

• You count yourself blessed to Be On This Journey Together.

• You are proud to proclaim “I Am St. Thomas!”