october 19, 2014
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St. Thomas More Weekly Bulletin for Sunday, October 19, 2014TRANSCRIPT
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October 19, 201429th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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SATURDAY8:00 am, 4:00 pm
RECONCILIATION 3:00 pm
SUNDAY8:00 am
9:45 am (TRADITIONAL CHOIR)
11:30 am (CONTEMPORARY CHOIR)
WEEKDAYS8:00 am
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2014 CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL
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Give your family peace - of - mind
Stop by the Spirit Center to hear Fr. Henry and Mary Maxwell speak on the importance of making funeral pre-arrangements. We will meet on Thursday, Oct 23, 9:00 am.
Then, make an appointment with Mary to follow-up. It’s painless and easy. The most often heard comment: “I feel relieved that I finally have this done. It will help my children (spouse) with plans when the time comes.”
Official kick-off! raffle ticket sales have begun. Get your ticket today!
Win a pile of money (just in time for Christmas shopping) and help us meet our CFA goal.
Tickets on sale after all Masses and in the Parish office during the week.
NEWSare youNEW?
WHAT TO EXPECT AT STM
WelcomingOur parishioners love meeting
new people and sharing their lives with others. You’ll also be greeted by some of the most welcoming
people you’ve ever met at a Church - and we’re not just talking about the
Hospitality Team.
Family-focusedIf you have children, they are
ALWAYS welcome to celebrate Mass with the community! In fact, our Church was purposefully built without a cry room because we want children at Mass. We also have a special family bathroom
with child-sized “facilities.”
Dynamic WorshipThroughout the Mass, you’ll be
encouraged and invigorated by the community’s full, conscious, and active participation in the Liturgy. Our community loves to SING!
The Word of God is proclaimed in a dynamic fashion. The homilies
are geared towards loving people where they are - and challenging them to become better Christians.
A CHURCH UNLIKE ANY OTHERThere’s so much more to talk about! Our Parish is a wonderful, dynamic
community and we welcome you to celebrate liturgy with us
this weekend!
It doesn’t matter if this is your first time, 50th time, or first time in 50
years - know that you always have a place to worship, and a community
to belong to at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
To learn more, visit, www.stthomasmoresrq.org/
welcomevideo
Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Altar Servers Contact Joanne Tarara: [email protected]. Written notice required by the FIRST of each month of away dates for the next month. If unable to serve, you must secure a replacement. Email Joanne for a substitute call list.
Hospitality Ministers Contact Charles Ballschmieder: [email protected]. Written notice required by the FIRST of each month of away dates for the next month. If unable to serve, you must secure a replacement. ALSO Men Hospitality Ministers: remember that beginning Novem-ber 1, you are asked to wear a jacket and tie when you are on duty.
"An earthquake" in the Church's attitude towards gays. (Reuters) - In a dramatic shift in tone, a Vatican document said on Mon-day that homosexuals had “gifts and qualities to offer” and asked if Ca-tholicism could accept gays and recognize positive aspects of same-sex couples. The document, prepared after a week of discussions at an assembly of 200 bishops on the family, said the Church should challenge itself to find “a fraternal space” for homosexuals without compromising Catholic doctrine on family and matrimony. While the text did not signal any change in the Church’s condemnation of homosexual acts or gay marriage, it used less judgmental and more compassionate language than that seen in Vatican statements prior to the 2013 election of Pope Francis. To see the complete story, click on link: http://www.aol.com/arti-cle/2014/10/13/vatican-document-challenges-church-to-change-at-t i t u d e - t o - g a y s / 2 0 9 7 7 1 5 5 / ? i c i d = m a i n g - g r i d 7 % 7 C h t m l -ws-main-bb%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D544776
The Bloodmobile will be hereSunday, October 26
8:30 am - 1:30 pmDonors will also receive a wellness check and cholesterol screening.
Intentions, Oct. 19-26Sunday Fr. Henry 8:00am Mary Grace Faga Hank Peppard, Jr. Fr. Henry 9:45am John & Lottie Zarzycki Trina Mollo Fr. Michal 11:30am Tom Spence Sylvia Hildred
Monday Fr. Henry 8:00am All handicapped & their caregivers Edward Fitzgerald
Tuesday Fr. Michal 8:00am Dr. Ruben Ańonuevo Mitchell Halista
Wednesday Fr. Michal 8:00am Bill Ryan Thomas J. Fenner
Thursday Fr. Michal 8:00am John Carroll Tom Chuba
Friday Fr. Henry 8:00am Jeffry Beaugrand James Farley
Saturday Fr. Wrenn 8:00am Eanna Forde Sohan “Bill” Lall Fr. Henry 4:00pm Andres & Horvath families Mary Arline Hohlt
Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am Coyle & Caron families, living and deceased Gerald LaComford Fr. Henry 9:45am Jack Gilchrist Anthony Picozzi Fr. Michal 11:30am Joseph Fimmano Maryanne Heiser
STAFFwho do i call?
Chuck LynchSacristanMary MaxwellParish SecretarySusan JacobsFront Office CoordinatorJoanne TararaChelsea CoordinatorMimi FitzgeraldHealth Ministry CoordinatorRamon AlveroMaintenance/Set upJohn DriscollMaintenance/Set upFr. Don HenryPastor
OTHER STAFF
Fr. Michal Szyszka Parochial VicarSr. Judy BaldinoPastoral AssociateRev. Mr. Bob GaitensDeacon Rev. Mr. Kevin MonahanDeaconJim SelinskiDirector of Operations & StewardshipCarolAnn Lovejoy-JessupExecutive AssistantAlex DilanOrganist/Music Director Tom LelyoYouth Ministry
SACRAMENTSFor more information about celebrating the Sacraments
of Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, Confirmation,R.C.I.A. or Faith Formation (Religious Education for grades K-10) con-
tact Sr. Judy at 941-923-1691 or [email protected] info about liturgy and sacraments visit:
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Flowers & CandlesPlease call Mary at the Parish Office, 941-923-1691, to honor, remember, or celebrate family and friends with flowers and/or sanctuary candle.
Paul is our Grounds and Maintenance Supervisor for the Church, the Spirit and the Chelsea Centers, as well as 3 clergy homes and our twenty-one acre property.
His job is to keep everything running, look great and be in tip-top-shape. He makes sure that rooms are set up for any meetings or events in the Chelsea and Spirit Centers. All this is accomplished with the help of crew members: Ramon Alvero and John Driscoll.
Contact information:941-923-1691
Paul Urban
You are invited to be part of the Stewardship Committee. Learn new and exciting ways to introduce and build Stewardship within our parish.
Get involved! Contact Stewardship committee co-chairs: Meghan Layton 301-991-9821 or [email protected]; Dar Sery 941-926-2632 or [email protected] Jim Selinski, Director of Operations & Stewardship 941-923-1691 or [email protected]
Did you see the cover? Members of the Stewardship Committee attended the annual Stewardship Conference in Orlando last week. They’re holding our Bulle-tin which, thanks to our printer, Diocesan Publications, featured STM’s new app. Check out the website www.stthomasmoresrq.org for download instructions. The next Stewardship Committee meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 20, 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Come join the fun!
STEWARDSHIP
Saint Luke the Evangelist: A Stewardship Saint, His feast day is October 18
Saint Luke was a physician from the Greek city of Antioch, the great commercial center whose ruins lie near the modern city of Antakya, Turkey.
He is considered the author of both The Gospel According to Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, which originally formed a single literary work, referred to as Luke-Acts. It is believed to be written in the city of Achaea for a relatively affluent Greek Christian community.
Luke emphasized the love and compassion of Jesus Christ and his concern for the poor. Parables such as the Prodigal Son, the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Good Samaritan and the Rich Fool, are unique to Luke’s writings.
Women were featured more prominently in Luke’s portrayal of Jesus’ life than in any other. He dedicated the first two chapters of the Gospel to Mary in the nativity narrative, and other women included Elizabeth, Mary Magdalene, the widow of Nain, the women of Jerusalem and others. He also places great emphasis on the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and the importance of being a good steward of one’s prayer life.
Luke didn’t limit his writings on stewardship to prayer. He offers a sophisticated theology of stewardship and discipleship in his Gospel as they relate to wealth and sharing one’s possessions. His nterest in stewardship and his treatment of “almsgiving” was radical, with no parallel in the society of the time. Luke urged wealthy Christians in his community to be mindful of their stewardship responsibilities as it pertained to their spiritual lives, their community, and to the poor.
According to tradition, Saint Luke the Evangelist lived until he was 84 years old and died in Beotia, Greece. He is the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, students, artists and butchers. -theCatholicsteward.com
Discipling mini-disciples - #stewardshipinactionBelinda and her daughter Nicole have been assisting our Mini-Disciples program for over a year and this year have stepped up to scheduling and coordinating volunteers and the curriculum.
Our mini-disciples program is a part of our mission to connect people to Jesus through faith, love & ministry.
As a ministry to children, it gives families a chance to allow their children to spend time in an age-appropriate worship environment while they attend Mass.
The ultimate goal is for the whole family to worship together, however we understand that sometimes families aren’t able to be at an entire liturgy together.
Belinda and Nicole started serving simply because they love children, and now they continue to inspire and encourage others to work with our young children too.
Get involved! If you have a heart for spending time with children, and you’re 13 or older, please contact Tom Lelyo at 941-374-6884
Help needed! - Don’t let our Children’s Ministry be cancelled in November! For the past 2 months, our amazing volunteers: Courtney, Belinda, Louise, Nicole, and Jill have led our Children’s Ministry but in November the schedule has a few gaps. We need more adult volunteers to spend time with children during the 11:30AM Mass. If available, contact Tom at 941-374-6884
GET INVOLVED!CHILDRENChildren’s Liturgy of the Word (K-4th gr) During the 9:45 am & 11:30 am Masses.
Mini-Disciples (3-6 yr olds) At the 11:30 am Mass. Children are invited to the Spirit Center for the duration of the Mass.
Faith Formation for K-10th graders To register, contact Sr. Judy 941-923-1691 or pick up a form at the Info Desk
STUDENTSYouth Ministryfor 6-12th graders meets on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Contact Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884
YOUNG ADULTSTheology on Tap for 18-39 yr olds Meeting 7:00-8:30 pm in the Spirit Center. Contact Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884
MOMSMothers’ Circle Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 am in the Spirit Center. Contact Natalie Lelyo 215-620-1184
Diocesan Youth Rally - There are a few spots availableJoin hundreds of students from around the diocese for a full day of great speakers, energetic music, and more. Cost is $25/student. Sign up at: stthomasmoresrq.org/rallyrsvp or contact Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884 or [email protected]
Are you afraid of THE DARK? - Youth Ministry to host Haunted House Thursday October 30th
A terrible darkness has enveloped the STM campus and unsuspecting guests must help the campus missionary find his lost cross that has the power to turn the darkness into light! The problem is, the campus has already been decorated like a haunted house so guests must travel through the Spirit Center that has been “turned” in order to look for the missing cross.
Join us on Thursday, October 30th for an interactive haunted
house for grades 6 and above from 6:30pm-8pm
Get involved! We are in need of a few supplies to help make this Haunted House more fun and imaginative! If you can assist with a variety of items (paint, cardboard, styrofoam, bed sheets, extra Halloween decorations, etc) please contact Tom Lelyo at 941-374-6884 or [email protected]
*above graphic designed by student Alison Palmer.
prayersmall groups
Centering
Contemplative Prayer
Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
in the Spirit Center
Ed Savoy
941-923-5706
Prayer Chain
Gracia Garrido
941-922-3656
Rosary
Weekdays @ 7:30 am
in the Church
Adoration
Tuesdays @ 12 pm
in the Chapel
Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884
Women at the Well
Micah’s Men
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
@6:30 pm in the Chelsea
Center
Roger Grenier
941-993-2908
MORE PRAYER
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/prayMore Prayer: Our prayer book of the Sick is located in the Chapel. Write your intention; be assured that those entered are prayed for daily.
PARISH GROUP NEWSFall Bible Study ClassesFridays 9:15 -11:00 am in the Spirit Center. Classes just began - but you still may register! Parables of the Kingdom (part one) is a Little Rock Scripture Series program which includes study, discussion and a video lecture. Join us as we study God’s word.
Get involved! Contact: Mary Jo Dranttel 941-343-0522 or [email protected]
The Men of St. Thomas MoreThe Men of St. Thomas More Invite you to
A Salute to VeteransA Salute to Veterans
The meeting will open with a short prayer service led by
Deacon Bob Gaitens. We will honor those who served, those who made
the ultimate sacrifice and our veterans who have died this past year.
Beverages will be served after the prayer service
Please make your reservation, including fastpass holders, by clicking on the Eventbrite link below or call (941) 993-2908 for reservations.
Monday, November 3rd @ 6:00 P.M.
Featuring
Master Chef Jeff Olson And his famous
Cornell Chicken
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/men-meeting-nov-3-2014-tickets-13697687151
Mingle More Singles1st Ever Chili Cook-off
With fire truck lights flashing and spoons in-hand, Sarasota firefighters were the honored judges.
Last week, members of the Mingle More Singles Group gathered for fellowship, food, a chili recipe competition, food, a gift-bag raffle and more food! The competition was fierce, and featured chili made by 9 group members.
The group meets at St. Thomas More the first Monday monthly for a great time together. Many off-campus events are in the works, including an upcoming kayaking trip.Get involved! Join the Mingle More Singles, contact Tim Marshall at 941-927-4437
The chili cook-off winners (from left), holding their hot-sauce trophies:
1st place - Ed Wolfe2nd place - Tim Marshall (with friend) 3rd place - Karen Saar
Have you begun saving your loose change? The St. Vincent de Paul Society needs it!
Dominican Laity Newcomers are welcome to a special informative meeting of the St. Joseph Chapter of Dominican Laity. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at locations to be announced.
Get involved!Contact Sr. Gloria Hillman at 941-924-8045 to find out more.
World Missions: October 18-19See the designated envelope in your offertory packet. Additional envelopes on the table in the Gathering Area.
thank you for your faithful support!Weekly
Offertory
Oct. 12, 2014 $19,069.00
One year ago $16,415.18
St. Vincent dePaul $ 51.75
Respect Life $ 90.00
Catholic University $ 50.00
Oct. 5, 2014 $19,918.25
One year ago $18,657.00
To make an online gift
visit: www.stthomasmoresrq.org/
parishpay
Catholic Faith Appeal
Goal: $438,000.00
Pledged to date:$372,813.20 (85.12% of pledge)33.60% parish participation(updated information not available at press time)
To make a gift to CFA go to: www.stthomasmoresrq.org/cfa
Checks should be made to “Catholic Faith Appeal” and placed in the collection basket or brought to the Parish Office.
Restaurant Nights benefit CFA
Let your server know you’re from St. Thomas More and 15% of your bill will be donated towards our CFA goal!
Sunday Beckham’s on the Trail 941-706-1654
Sunday & Monday Mattison’s 41 941-921-3400
Any evening The Italian Grill 941-966-6565
CALENDAR
Sunday, October 19 Quilters Craft Sale/St. Martha School Christmas Wreath Presale8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church3:00pm New Member Welcome - Fr. Henry’s home8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit CenterMonday, October 207:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Center (Bonnie Lagner 941-921-1261)1:00pm St. Vincent dePaul Society - Chelsea Center5:30pm AA - Chelsea Garden Room6:00pm Cub/Boy Scouts - Spirit Center (Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133; Javier Aristimuño 941-232-8073)7:00pm Al-Anon - Chelsea Garden RoomTuesday, October 217:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - ChapelNoon Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel (Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884; [email protected])6:00pm Faith Formation - Spirit Center (Sr. Judy Baldino (941-923-1691; [email protected])Wednesday, October 227:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Mothers’ Circle (Natalie Lelyo 215-620-1184; [email protected])4:00pm Growing Through Grief - Chelsea Ctr. (Sr. Gloria Hillman 941-924-8045; Joan Crowley 941-929-2931)6:00pm AA - Lancaster Room, Chelsea Center6:00pm Youth Group - Spirit Center (Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884; [email protected])6:00pm Christmas Dinner/Dance Committee - Chelsea Center (Vi Klee 941-993-8432)7:00pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal - Church (Alex Dilan 941-923-1691; [email protected])Thursday, October 237:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel9:00am Funeral Preparation Talk - Spirit Center (Mary Maxwell 941-923-1691 [email protected])9:30am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Center (Bonnie Lagner 941-921-1261)9:30am Crafty Ladies - Spirit Center (Mary Hautanen 941-922-8892)6:00pm Girl Scouts - Chelsea Center (Virginia Lawlor 941-894-7975; [email protected])6:30pm Contemplative Prayer - Spirit Center (Ed Savoy 923-5706)7:00pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal - Church (Alex Dilan 941-923-1691; [email protected])7:00pm R.C.I.A. - Chelsea Center (Sr. Judy Baldino 941-923-1691; [email protected])Friday, October 247:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel9:00am Bible Study - Spirit Center (Mary Jo Dranttel 941-343-0522 or [email protected])1:00pm Cards and Mah Jongg - Chelsea Center6:00pm AA - Chelsea Center Garden RoomSaturday, October 25 7:30am Pray the Rosary - Church (Dody Martin 941-921-7830; [email protected])8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Memorial Mass for Tom Chuba - Chapel4:00pm Mass - Church Sunday, October 26 Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Donation Collection8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm, in the Chapel
Father Henry is looking for a used treadmill
He would like to purchase a used tread mill, or if you know of someone wanting to sell one that has not been used, contact him at [email protected].
Saturday Dec 13th 6pmin the Chelsea CenterCost: $50/ticket
To purchase tickets: Mail in or bring in this form & payment to PParish Office M-F 8:30-4:30
For more info contact:Vi Klee 941-993-8432
THE ANNUAL ST. THOMAS MORE
CHRISTMAS DINNER & DANCEwww.stthomasmoresrq.org/christmasdd
The Most Wonderful Time
Name: E-mail:Phone #: # in party: @ $50/person = $
*Please make check payable to St. Thomas More and mail to 2506 Gulf Gate Dr Sarasota, FL 34231
Guest list for table of reserved
Instructions: please print guest name and circle entreé choice:
Guest #1: Guest #5: Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée
Guest #2: Guest #6: Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée
Guest #3: Guest #7: Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée
Guest #4: Guest #8: Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée Beef | Salmon | Mushroom Étoufée
Holiday fare by Nellie’s Catering:- Beef Short Ribs
- Almond Crusted Salmon- Mushroom Étoufée
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