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ADULT FAITH FORMATION

You’re Invited!
Exploring the Spirituality of the Gospels
A Little Rock Scripture Study
Sponsored by the St Thomas More Office of Adult Faith Formation

Our journey of exploration through the four gospels witnesses to the person and vision of Jesus and seeks to discover the important themes, values, and ideas
that have become foundational for spiritual traditions over the course of the centuries and that continue to speak to our present world. This book is a study in biblical spirituality. The author invites us to explore the roots of spirituality in the gospels - the
foundational documents of Christianity.

Mondays, February 6, 13, 27,
March 5, 2012
9:30 - 11:30 AM OR 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Please bring your study Bible.

Texts: Exploring the Spirituality of the Gospels Text & Study Guide

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DIVORCED?
SEPARATED?

You are cordially invited to attend an information meeting relating to a ministry at St. Thomas More: Separated and Divorced Catholics.

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
The group aspires to improve the painful experience of separation and divorce by addressing its spiritual, emotional, relationship, parenting, and financial concerns.
 

February 8, 2012 at 6:30 PM
St. Thomas More Catholic Church Community Center, Room # 15
Phone Barbara for more information at 435-0508

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SENIOR GAME DAY

Thursday, February 9, 12:00 - 3:00 in the Community Center
Contact ELIZABETH at 263-6423 for more information.

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Experience Church in a New Way...

SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES

You need 8-10 people per group. You can join a community or form one of your own! The groups gather at people's homes. Everyone is welcome! Sign ups start the weekend of February 11th & 12th.

For more information, please contact Fr. Bob Bolser at 361-3022 or Glenda Hoagland at 361-4154

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St. Thomas More Valentines Dinner Dance –
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary!

Saturday, February 11, 2012
Anthem Center – Hanneman Hall

Dinner – Dancing – No Host Cocktails
6:00 P.M.—- $40.00 per person
Contact Susan Kring 451-5765 or Lorie Schlicting 523-4687.
Seating is limited – buy your tickets now!

click here for more information

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Seasons of Grief
(Bereavement Group)

St. Thomas More's Bereavement Ministry will begin the winter session of our
Bereavement Support Group on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 PM in Room #8 of the Community Center.

This first night will be an Information and  Registration night to learn about the program that we offer here at St. Thomas More. The hope of our ministry is to bring together those who are grieving to share tears, stories, discussion, prayer and
reflection in order to not walk the journey of grief, alone. This ministry will continue to meet on subsequent Thursday evenings until the end of May.

If you have any questions, you may call Liz (328-2261) or Eileen (818-3446) for further
details.

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Calling all moms!
The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MoMS) invites mothers of all ages to join a small community of women sharing faith!

We still have openings for women interested in participating in a Thursday morning group beginning on March 8th and running for nine consecutive weeks (excluding Holy Week & Easter Week).

If you are interested in joining or if you would like more information, please contact Susan Taylor at 896-2938 or email Susan at bstaylor04@gmail.com by February 17th.

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CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME

St Thomas More Catholic Community Presents
An Open Door for Returning Catholics

Have you been away from the church for a while? Have you ever thought about returning? If so, we would like to welcome you back to St. Thomas More Catholic Community. We have a special ministry to welcome home those who have been away
from the Church. Please join us for a six-part series every Wednesday beginning February 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. We would like to address your questions and help you feel at home once more in the Catholic Church.

For information, please email Deacon Michael Underwood at stmreturningcatholics@yahoo.com or call the parish office at 361-3022.
 

"Restore to me the gladness of your salvation; uphold me with a willing spirit."

– Psalm 51:14

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LEADERSHIP TRAINING WORKSHOPS

Open to adults who are involved with youth ministry & catechesis,
all young adults and high school teens who are interested in leadership. This is open to all parishes in our Diocese.

02.27.12: Christ The King
Called To Share Your Gifts
Evangelization & Social Justice
Presented By: Susan Searle

03.26.12: St. Viator
Developing Your Own Prayer Life
Avoiding Burnout
Presented By: Anna Scally

04.30.12: St. Francis of Assisi
Facilitating A Small Group
Presented By: T.B.A.

All workshops are on Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Each workshop will cost $15.00 per person. The cost includes dinner! If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Minister at your parish or call 361-8840 to register.

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LITTLE KINGDOM

Crafts - Free Play - Music - Prayer - Snacks

Friday mornings from 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the nursery

See dates & the interest form here: FLYER

For more information, please contact Geraldine Montano at 301- 8063 or Meredith Wooten at 419-4227

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INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MINISTRY

We are looking for new members that are interested in humanitarian efforts. The group
meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. All who are interested are invited to join us. Particularly those who have an International background. If you are interested in knowing more about this group call Bill Van Ooyen at 614-8056.

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We are happy to announce the formation of a new program at St. Thomas More

HELP THY NEIGHBOR

Receiving and giving household-type help among our parishioners is what this group is all about! If you are interested in a minimum of meeting time and a maximum of quality interaction time, click here for more information.

The Parish Social Ministry Committee is busy working on getting a computer spreadsheet to electronically match volunteers with those requiring assistance. Nametags can be picked up at the Parish office. You can address any questions to Jane Stofferahn at 458-2138.

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G.L.O.W.S.

Want to hear some stories from the annual G.L.O.W.S. project? We have rounded up a few great stories & published them for everyone to view.

check them out by clicking here

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MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE

The Men's Club monthly food collection is held the first weekend of each month (unless otherwise announced) at ALL masses. Your donation of non-perishable foods will go to extremely needy families and is greatly appreciated.

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ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS

Click below to view a copy of the

Liturgical Ministers Schedule (December-February)

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MASS TIMES WHILE TRAVELING

Parishioners who are traveling may go to the web at www.masstimes.org for the location and schedule of masses in Catholic Churches throughout the USA. Close to 22,500 US Parishes, missions and other mass sites are included in the database.

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click here for more information