On behalf of the St. Thomas More Catholic Community, in support of our Parish Vision, and guided by Gospel and Church teachings, we are dedicated to promoting fairness and equality by working to ensure the welfare, dignity, and basic human rights of all people through increased awareness, on-going education, and Christian acts of service to those in need. Parishes need to be bridge builders, reminding us that we are part of a Universal Church with ties of faith and humanity to sisters and brothers all over the world…A key test of a parish’s Catholicity is its willingness to go beyond its boundaries to serve those in need and work for justice and peace.
- "Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the Parish” United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1994
Below are some of the services and programs that we offer all year long. For more information or to get involved, please contact Cheryl Schwarz at 725-205-0606 or at [email protected]
Food Pantry: We have a food pantry on our campus that is available to everyone. We are happy to schedule an appointment for you to come and get what is needed to help you get by and ensure there is food to put on the table. We accept donations 24/7 in our outside gray bin located at the back entrance of the Community Center. If a donation needs to be refrigerated, please let Cheryl know that you are bringing the item(s) beforehand. If you are interested in becoming a Food Pantry Volunteer, please scroll down and fill out the form.
Blood Drives: We team up with Vitalant and host blood drives on the property a couple of times a year. Please check the bulletin, social media, and our current announcements webpage for details.
Piecemakers (Quilting Group): We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month (unless otherwise announced) from 9:30-11:00 am in the Community Center. Help us make scripture quilts to support those experiencing illness, loss, or hardship, in a friendly and creative ministry. Sewing skills are not required. For more information, please call Pat Burkitt at 702-376-5410.
Other outreach projects/events we do throughout the year:
Back to School Drive: We team up with HopeLink of Southern Nevada to provide clothing, shoes, school supplies, and more to children in need as they prepare to go back to school. This takes place each summer.
Christmas in the Fall: Don’t you love it at Christmas when you’re able to give someone just what they need? At St. Thomas More, you can get that feeling throughout the year as you help hundreds of people in Southern Nevada by helping our Outreach Committee. This is our largest outreach program. Each October, we invite parishioners to donate needed items to give early Christmas presents to those less fortunate.
Easter Baskets: We assemble approximately 100 Easter baskets, which are then given to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.
GLOWS Outreach (Thanksgiving Meals): Staff and parishioners team up to cook and prepare Thanksgiving meals and then deliver them to homebound seniors that are registered with Meals on Wheels through HopeLink of Southern Nevada.
Trunk or Treat: Each year, Faith Formation families are asked to donate candy or small items leading up to Halloween. These donations are used to hand out at the Halloween event that is held on our property. Parishioners sign-up to park their cars in our lot, decorate their trunks, and pass out candy to children. We typically ask for a canned food item donation as an entrance “fee.” These donations are then given to a chosen organization. The event is a fun and safe Halloween activity for families with food and beverages also provided.
Valentine's Day Cards: Students and their families that are involved in Youth Ministry groups gather to create Valentine’s Day cards. These cards are delivered to nearby senior facilities.