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:
Food Pantry: Our pantry is open to those in need. To arrange a visit, please contact Cheryl Schwarz at 725-205-0606. If you wish to make a donation, kindly drop off items in the designated large gray bin located outside the back doors of our Community Center. For perishable items requiring refrigeration, please contact Cheryl prior to dropping off. Thank you for your support and generosity. If you are interested in volunteering in our food pantry, please scroll down and fill out the form.
Blood Drives: We collaborate with Vitalant to organize blood drives on our premises a few times each year. Please refer to the bulletin, social media, and our announcements webpage for more information. Thank you for your support in helping save lives through blood donation.
Piecemakers (Quilting Group): All are welcome to help our friendly and creative ministry as we make scripture quilts to support those experiencing illness, loss, or hardship. Sewing skills are not required. We typically on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 9:30 am in the Community Center. This ministry is open to all! For more information, please call Pat Burkitt at 702-376-5410.
Other outreach projects/events we do throughout the year:
Back to School Drive: Every summer, we provide children in need with essential items such as clothing, shoes, and school supplies to help them prepare for the upcoming school year. This support is offered to own pantry families or in collaboration with other organizations and underprivileged schools.
Christmas in the Fall: Do you enjoy the feeling of giving someone exactly what they need during the Christmas season? At St. Thomas More, you have the opportunity to experience that joy year-round by supporting our Outreach Committee, which assists hundreds of individuals in Southern Nevada. Our Outreach Committee is the largest program of its kind at our parish. Every October, we encourage parishioners to donate essential items to provide early Christmas gifts to those in need.
Easter Baskets: We meticulously craft around 100 Easter baskets, which are subsequently donated to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.
GLOWS (Thanksgiving Meals): The staff and parishioners collaborate to cook and prepare Thanksgiving meals for homebound seniors registered with Meals on Wheels through HopeLink of Southern Nevada. These dedicated volunteers then deliver the meals to ensure that our elderly community members are able to enjoy a warm and delicious holiday meal.
Trunk or Treat: Every year, families involved in Faith Formation are kindly requested to contribute candy or small items in preparation for Halloween. These donations are utilized to distribute during the Halloween event hosted on our premises. Parishioners have the opportunity to reserve a spot to park their vehicles in our lot, adorn their trunks, and distribute candy to children. As a gesture of goodwill, we suggest a canned food item donation as an entrance "fee." These contributions are subsequently forwarded to a designated organization. The event serves as an enjoyable and secure Halloween activity for families, with food and beverages also being offered.
Valentine's Day Cards: Students and their families participating in Youth Ministry groups come together to craft Valentine's Day cards. These heartfelt cards are then distributed to local senior facilities, spreading love and joy to the elderly residents.
For more information or to get involved, please contact Cheryl Schwarz at 725-205-0606 or cheryls@stmlv.org