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Check out the
UPDATED Religious Education section of our website. Now
available: Class information and Downloads such as the
Registration Brochure, Registration Form & Catechist
Application.
The Holy Name
Society invites all
parishioners to join them Sunday May 18th in the parish
hall at 9:00 AM to pray the rosary before attending the
10:00 AM Mass.
Interested in learning more about the HNS? They usually
meet the second Sunday of the month in Room 8 of the
Community Center right after the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
CALLING ALL
LECTORS!
John Hillenbrand, the coordinator of our Lector ministry
(except Life Teen) is holding training sessions for new
(and seasoned) lectors!
Monday, May 19
7:00 - 8:45 PM
OR Wednesday, May 21 7:00 - 8:45 PM
If you are
interested in becoming a lector, or if you are one of
our seasoned lectors, we encourage you to attend one
session. Training begins at 7:00 PM in the
Community Center, Room 14 with time for introductions,
filling out sign-up sheets and reviewing some handouts.
Then we’ll move into the church to review seating,
participating in the procession, where the readings are
found, where to check in before Mass and to practice
reading from the ambo using the sound system.
Please call John
Hillenbrand with any questions at 434-5025.
BREAVEMENT
MINISTRY FORMATION
MEETING II
On Monday, May 19,
the
Bereavement Ministry will hold our second formation
meeting. It will be held in the Community Center at 6:30
p.m.
Sr. Toni Woodson,
CHS will our speaker. Sr. Toni has many years of
professional experience
working with end-of-life patients and families, as well
as grief counseling/support for those who have
experienced loss. She is serving as chaplain for a
valley hospice care facility and currently a facilitator
for a grief support group.
After Sr. Toni’s
presentation, there will be an opportunity for Q&A. This
program is for anyone who has ever wondered what to say
after a loss and what to do to help. All are welcome to
attend. If you have any questions about the upcoming
program or our ministry please call Liz at 269-8318 or
Eileen at 818-3446
SPRING BAKE SALE
Sunday, May 18th
The Women’s Guild Spring Bake Sale is
next Sunday, May 18th at all Sunday Masses.
Proceeds will help our LIGHT Teen Retreat. All
baked goods can be brought to the Community
Center before and after all Masses. Thank you in
advance for your generous contributions to assist
the teens of St. Thomas More.
The Women’s Guild
monthly
meeting will be held Thursday, May 15th at 6:30
p.m. in the Community Center.
We will be having a Mary Crowning. Join
other women of the parish in celebration of faith,
fun and fellowship.
WHILE
YOU WERE OUT
STM
has developed a
series that is designed for those who have been away from the
church for awhile and have thought about what it might
be like to come home.
Check out more
details
HERE.
SAVE THE DATE
Golf Tournament on
June 7th
at Desert Willow Golf Course
Registration forms
available to download
For more
information please call Ed at 249-9278
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The Holy Name
Society invites all parishioners to join them Sunday May
18th
in the parish hall at 9:00 AM to pray the rosary before
attending the 10:00 AM Mass.
Interested in
learning more about the HNS? They usually meet the
second Sunday of the
month but because of Mother’s Day and the Crossroads
Retreat they will meet the following
Sunday in Room 8 of the Community Center right after the
10:00 a.m. Mass.
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ATTENTION BAKERS:
The Women’s Guild
will have
their Spring Bake Sale on
SUNDAY, MAY 18TH. Your delicious baked goods will help
the L.I.G.H.T. Teen Retreat. All baked goods can be
brought to the Community Center before and after all
Masses.
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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
“I glorified you
on earth by accomplishing the work you gave me to do.”
How well are we doing God’s will in loving our spouse?
The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend will help you learn how to
express God’s love in your marriage.
The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekends scheduled are for June
6-8,and October
3-5, 2008. For more information, contact Nick & Lori at
433-1132 or Jim & Mary at 263-2004.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Social
Ministry—Parish Committee is in need of volunteers.
There are opportunities for performing small tasks such
as making phone calls, typing, or doing
internet research. Many larger projects are awaiting
help also. We are currently developing a book for
parishioners that contains information on all types
of social services available in the local community.
We are also
brainstorming ways in which we can welcome newcomers and
make sure those who are interested in joining ministries
and organizations are helped in doing so. We would also
like to develop education programs for parents of
children of all ages.
If you can help in
any way, please call Jane or Bruce at 492-2546.
ARE YOU READY TO
SERVE?
The Social
Ministry International is planning a medical mission to
Belize, October 17-27, 2008 and we need your help. If
you are a licensed doctor or nurse and you are
interested in joining us please contact Marie Soldo
at 263-6887 or email
msoldo2006@yahoo.com.
“When we touch the
sick and needy, we touch the suffering body of Christ”
— Mother Teresa —
St Thomas More is
embracing a new vision of Church. It is called
Small Church Communities. Click
HERE to learn more
about it.
DIVINE MERCY
CENACLE
The Divine Mercy
Cenacle is a continuing prayer group that meets the
second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in
the Community Center.
All are welcome.
For more information please contact Dona at 456-4830.
A PRAYERFUL
INVITATION
Looking for some
peaceful, quiet time with the Lord?
The chapel is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and Friday
from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Votive candles are available.
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