WEEKEND MASSES Saturday: 4:30 PM

Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM DAILY MASSES: 7:30 AM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Thursdays – 4:30 PM • Saturdays - 8:15 AM

DEV Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday - 12:01 AM through Saturday 4:00 PM

ROSARY Daily - 7:00 AM

- - items are due to the Parish by at 4:00 PM. Please email your items

February 3, 2019

S T. T H O M A S M O R E Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Website: www.thomasmorespokane.org February 3, 2019

Parish Staff Phone 466-3811 Pastor Fr. Pat Kerst Ext. 208 pkerst@dioceseofspokane.org Parish Deacons Deacon Douglas Banks Ext. 315 dougbanks@thomasmorespokane.org Deacon Tom Heavey Ext. 200 theavey@dioceseofspokane.org Valerie Barnes, Director of Religious Ed. Ext. 206 vbarnes@thomasmorespokane.org Jennifer Siira, Business Manager Ext. 201 jsiira@thomasmorespokane.org John Oss, Music Director (H) 939-9919 Traci Loewen, Bulletin Editor Ext. 200 receptionist@thomasmorespokane.org Jim Huss, Receptionist Ext. 200 jhuss@thomasmorespokane.org

School Staff Phone: .............................................................. 466-3811 Deacon Doug Banks, Principal ........................... Ext. 315 Maureen Durheim, Academic Vice Prin. ............ Ext. 326 Jim McCollum, Student Affairs, Vice Prin.…………..Ext. 322 Mary Heavey, Secretary ..................................... Ext. 313 Preschool ............................................................ Ext. 431

Ministry Contacts Pastoral Council Chair Al Pry 466-5951 Finance Council Chair Brian Mather 710-0686 Adoration Sue Millersmith 467-0671 Altar Society Pat Martin 466-7358 Boy/Cub Scouts Bob Beer 499-0765 Catholic Daughters Joy Gilbert 325-234-7706 Family-to-Family GuatemalaMiriam Devaney 466-0740 High School Youth Shad Gallaway 251-1793 Knights of Columbus Frank Shovelier 484-0465 Ministry Coord. Traci Loewen 466-3811 Prayer Chain Mary Bolka 466-0531 Senior Explorers Linda Zollinger 467-4843 Shawl Ministry Lynn Mrzygod 570-6829 St. Elizabeth’s Sue Huss 466-2010 St. Martha’s Lane Klees 939-5059 St. Vincent de Paul Dick Bolka 934-7662 Ushers Steve Tiarks 344-9289

Monday 4: Light Weigh, 6:30 PM Tuesday 5: Rosary Makers, 1 PM Knights of Columbus Officers’ Mtg., 6:00 PM Altar Society Dinner, 6:00 PM Wednesday 6: Catholic Scripture Study, 9 AM & 6:30 PM Game Day, Noon Thursday 7: School Mass, 8:45 AM Catholic Scripture Study, 1 PM Friday 8: Wholehearted 19 Catholic Women’s Conference Saturday 9: Mass at 4:30 PM Sunday 10: Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM If you have questions about any of these events, call the Parish Office.

The diocese is committed to helping victims/survivors of sexual abuse and to protecting children and

vulnerable adults. Volunteers who supervise other volunteers who work with minors and vulnerable adults

are required to report any suspected abuse by others they supervise. Contact: Roberta Smith,

Victims Assistance Coordinator (509) 353-0442 Office Phone or (509) 998-8340 Cell. You may also go to the

Diocesan website. http://www.dioceseofspokane.org/safe-envirnoment.

Baptism: Go to our parish website to fil l out the proper paperwork. After we receive your information, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. Marriage: To schedule an appointment for marriage preparation, please contact a parish priest at least four months in advance of your desired wedding date. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office to request a priest. If the call is after hours, you will be prompted on how to proceed.

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USHERS/GREETERS FOR FEBRUARY

Sat. 4:30 P.M. Ken LaGrandeur & Jim Chatfield Sun. 7:30 A.M. Irene Kershinar & Kristy Masteller 9:00 A.M. Steve Tiarks 11:00 A.M. John Hoffman & Sons 7:00 P.M. Ward Family

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS NEXT

WEEKEND: Saturday, February 2: 4:30 PM Sacristan: Linda Carper Ernie Greco, Lyn Miller-McCray, Sue

Trautman, Mary Bolka, Kelly Malone Lector: Jeremy Zener Sunday, February 3: Sacristan: Jack Louie 7:30 AM Pat Moller, Barb Goold, Suzanne Abbott,

Christine & John Hoffmann, Leslie Stachecki

Lector: Bill Webber 9:00 AM Sacristan: Greg Riddle Sara Wagenblast, Tom Machtolf, Dean &

Trish Dunn, Patricia Wood, Fran McDonald, Dan Byrne

Lector: Cindy Anderson 11:00 AM Sacristan: Greg Riddle Linda Fitgerald, Brian & Barb Beatty, Marie

Smith, Ann Hart, Kay Doyle, Gary Myers Lector: Allan Shandera 7:00 PM Sacristan: Chaundra Ward Bradley Ward Lector: Robert Schmitt

Altar Servers for Next Weekend: Saturday, February 2: 4:30 PM Reagan, Evangeline, Jack Louie Sunday, February 3: 7:30 AM Claire Perkins & Michael Parlange 9:00 AM Jocelyn & Gabrielle Wagenblast 11:00 AM Isaac Teo, Justin Pichette 7:00 PM Taylor & Carter Tabino

Stewardship

Budget YTD Received

YTD Income $397,048.00 $419,901.00 Needed Weekly: $12,808.00 Received 1/27: $10,156.00 Mailed in: $9,743.00 Auto Withdrawal: $0.00 Total Received: $19,899.00

“Put His Will in Your Will!” Clause for Christian Will

I give, devise, and bequeath to St. Thomas More Catholic Parish-Spokane, a Washington non-profit corporation

(description of gift).

Stewardship Message “I’m going to pray about it.” How many times have we

said that to ourselves when we counter a problem, experience a crisis, or just need help? Prayer is the best

thing to do, but remember, prayer is an active process, not a passive one. When we pray and after we pray, we

aren’t supposed to sit back as a spectator and watch God do His thing. We have to participate also. Prayer is

talking and listening to God. When we listen, we need to “actively listen” to how God is calling us to use our gifts and talents. As St. Paul said to the Corinthians, “we are

God’s co-workers…”

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Adult Faith Formation

Northside Catholic Youth Ministry Serving all students in grades 6-12

Northside Catholic Youth ministry is a multi-parish youth ministry program. All middle/high youth are welcome to attend. Our nights include a balance of games, activities, and growing in relationship with God through prayer, scripture, and the Sacraments. NCYM’s mission is to win the hearts of the youth for Christ, to build

them up with the truths of the faith, and to send them forth to set the world on fire. All nights are held at Assumption Parish, 3624 Indian Trail Road.

September 2018 – April 2019

High School - Weekly, Tuesday night, 6:30 to 8:30 (first half hour is social time) Meets below the parish office north of the church. Shad Galloway @ (509)-251-1793

Middle School (Edge) – Weekly, Tuesday night, 6:30 to 8:30 (first half hour is social time with an option for Bible study). Meets in the Assumption Gym.

February 5: Strong and Brave February 12: Called to Protect February 17: Laser Tag! 9PM-1 AM Call Rich Hanson @ (509) 217-7945 with questions.

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Catholic Youth Conference 2019

March 1-3rd @ Gonzaga Prep If you are in 9-12th grade please join our group!

Cost: $95 and includes the conference, two nights in a hotel, and meals. Please contact Athena Gaunt if you would like to register. athenagaunt@gmail.com or 360-927-2001.

All high school students welcome!

Our classes continue. If you are interested in

learning about what we are studying, call Pat Moller

466-1814.

Join us!

Register online or in the Parish Office. Kindergarten through 5th Grade meet on Sundays from 10:05 AM to 10:55 AM. Students learn in an engaging

and fun environment about the Sacraments, church teaching, prayers, moral decision making, and more!

First Reconciliation Service: February 6, 6:30 PM Sacramental Prep Class Dates: (6:30 PM)

February 27, March 27, April 24

May 11 is Confirmation and First Communion with the Bishop.

Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Contact

Al or Sharon Pry at 466-5951.

Mark Your Calendars: St. Thomas More

Parish Mission presented by Dr. Tom Curran March 8: 7:00PM-9:00 PM March 9: 9:00AM-4:00PM

More details to follow!

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Knight of the Month General Meeting: Third Tuesday of the month

Knights’ Corner Coffee and Donuts

Thank you to the Boy Scouts for hosting this

weekend.

Thank you to all of our loyal parishioners and businesses who advertise on the back of the bulletin. Because of their generosity, we

are able to have our bulletin printed for FREE and in COLOR!

Please take the time to look over the list of businesses on the back of the bulletin and thank them for their support to our Parish by supporting their business. Also, if you would like to advertise your company or

business, please call Sheila Miller at 1-800-616-4138.

Please note: You can now receive the bulletin by flocknotes! Call the parish

office and let us know if you would like to take advantage of this. And, as

always, it is available on our website.

Other Happenings

♦ Wholehearted 19, Catholic Women’s Gathering, Feb. 9, STM Parish, featured speaker Mary Lenaburg, register online at www.wholeheartedcatholic.org

♦ Retrouvaille Weekend, Feb. 15-17, Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, or angry in their marriage. Rediscover your marriage and improve communication. Visit www.Retrouvaille for testimonials and more information.

♦ St. Francis of Assisi Pre-Lenten Parish Mission, “A Spirituality for Relationships” Feb. 18-21, 9 AM or 7 PM

♦ Catholic Daughters Annual Spring Tea and Fashion Show, April 13, 10 AM to 2 PM, STM PACC, $25, call Kathy at 466-3392.

♦ Weekend Retreat, Praying the Psalms, Fr. Guinan, 2/8-10

♦ Confession, Penance: Gateway to Freedom, Fr. Tim Hays, 2/12

♦ 24-Hour Retreat “Guadete et Exsultate”, Bishop Skylstad, 2/19, 430 PM

♦ Ash Wednesday, Sacraments and Sacramentals: Portals of Mercy, Fr. Blazovich, 3/16

To register for any of these events, call the IHRC at 448-1224 or go to www.ihrc.net

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick

The World Day of the Sick is February 11, the Feast of our Lady of Lourdes, the patroness of our

diocese. The Cathedral will have a Novena in preparation for the

Feast which will run from Sunday, February 3 through Monday,

February 11. A complete schedule of services can be found at www.SpokaneCathedral.com.

After all Masses on the weekend of February 9-10, STM will offer

the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for those who desire it.

Candidates are baptized people who have a serious illness, are anticipating surgery, or have

reached an age at which they feel especially the fragility of life.

Meals on Wheels Walk-a-Thon

March 1 Northtown & Valley Malls

8 AM to 10 AM Please consider joining in this walk

to help fight senior hunger in Spokane County.

Call Kathy Olsson at 822-0055.

Gonzaga University presents Catholic Medical Association:

Conference on Pornography: The New Drug

Saturday, February 23 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Hemmingson Center

Join us to learn from top minds about the “new drug” and its effects on the

biology of the brain, relationships, and human trafficking.

Limited Seating Available Gonaga.edu/news-events/events/2019

Guatemala Mission Needs Our Help

Our Spokane Guatemala Mission Commission is raffling off a

beautiful hand-appliqued quilt to raise funds for restoring a

hurricane-damaged religious education facility in the Maya

village of Ixtahuacan. Families in the area have no funds to buy

windows, doors, etc. but residents from 29 surrounding “caserios” are working hours to

help repair floors, walls, and holes in the roof. Please help us meet our STM goal of $800 by

buying a raffle ticket (or two @2 each) when they are on sale

after the Masses this weekend!

Dear Parishioners: On behalf of the Desmond Family, I

would like to express my sincere thanks to Father Pat, the luncheon committee, all who sent Mass cards to our family, and

everyone who attended Bill’s funeral and consoled our family. We are sincerely

grateful. Charlotte Desmond

Monday, Feb.11 1:00 PM, Conference

Room 1 Do you enjoy knitting or

crocheting? You are invited to join our group. We make

shawls and blankets for those in need of comfort and warmth in our parish and /or our surrounding community. Anyone who might need a shawl, or if you

have questions, call Lynn at 570-6829.

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Please pray for those who are ill in our

Parish and for those who are dying or who have died. Never doubt the

power of prayer! If you would like to add someone to our prayer chain, call Mary at 466-0531 or

Pat at 466-3163.

Week of February 4: Mon. 7:30 A.M. Bob Durgan

Tue. 7:30 A.M. George Kessel Wed. 7:30 A.M. Janet Kosch Thur. 7:30 A.M. Pat Dunn Fri. 7:30 A.M. Sat. 7:30 A.M. Wendy Lang 4:30 P.M. Teresa Hoa Nguyen

Sun. 7:30 A.M.

9:00 A.M. Wendy Lang

11:00 A.M. STM Parishioners

7:00 P.M.

ADORATION Consider spending an hour in Adoration. Stop by for a visit or volunteer for one of the following permanent times:

Mondays: 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM

Tuesdays: Midnight to1:00 AM, 1:00 AM until 2:00 AM, 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM and 5:00 to 6:00 PM Wednesdays: 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM Thursdays: 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM,

Fridays: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

If interested, call Sue at 467-0671.

Family Holy Hour, Tuesdays, 7:00 PM,

STM Chapel

You are invited to join us in praying for ourselves, our families, or friends.

We pray the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Eucharistic songs before the Blessed Sacrament for all prayer petitions people have requested in our prayer petition book, the parish prayer chains, or those that are placed in the Tuesday night prayer

petition basket.

2019-2020 School Registration begins soon! Why a Catholic School?

Parents choose Catholic schools for their children because of high academic standards, values-added education, and a safe school environment. At St. Thomas More Catholic School teachers are not only devoted to the academic excellence of your child but more importantly, we work with you as a family to develop the closes possible relationship with God.

Why St. Thomas More? Catholic Identity – Our Mission is “To Know, Love, and Serve God” in all we say, do, and pray. Academic Excellence – We take pride that we teach students to “learn how to learn”. Community – Caring for one another, for each other’s families, and appreciating the unique gifts and talents that

each student and their family brings to St. Thomas More is our way of living out the teachings of the Gospels. Service – St. Thomas More Catholic School believes strongly that the words of the gospel are meant to be learned,

studied, and PUT INTO ACTION! C+STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, with a Catholic component

A C+STEM program provides a focus for students to show appreciation, care, and reverence for God’s creation. This program begins with a fully installed and equipped science lab and a spiraling curriculum. We have a strong program of teaching coding and robotics beginning in Kindergarten and growing throughout the grades. We have a vegetable garden and a greenhouse to grow food that is used for our St. Vincent de Paul ministry and for Catholic Charities programs to help those in need. Our greenhouse program is beginning a new program in teaching the children about aquaponics – the harvesting of fish and growing of food in a closed environment through the entire year – this program will teach students about self-sufficiency and best practices for using God’ resources for the good of others. This program works with students to learn real-world problem solving skills.

We have classes in Art, Music, and Physical Education. We have programs that teach Spanish as a foreign language and outdoor

education programs that combine hands-on learning about our environment as well as teaching and learning about cooperative learning and leadership skills.

Learn more about St. Thomas More Catholic School by viewing several videos of current and past programs and activities at

www.gostm.org

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God’s Peace Be With You,

Douglas P. Banks Principal