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CHURCH OF
SAINT THOMAS MORE
A Community of Parish and
University Ministry
6 Madbury Road (P.O. Box 620)
Durham, New Hampshire
03824-0620
Parish Office: 868-2666/1043
Fax: 868-3765
Campus Ministry: 868-1043
Masses ext. 2
Email: [email protected]
Website: stmdurham.org
PASTORAL TEAM
Phone ext:
e-mail:
Pastor & Catholic Chaplain:
Rev. Andrew W. Cryans
112
[email protected]
Pastoral Ministry:
Roberta MacBride
115
[email protected]
STM Bereavement Coordinator:
Ann Kimball
Campus Minister:
Cheryl Goldthwaite
113
[email protected]
Director of Faith Formation:
Karie Thompson
117
[email protected]
Middle School Youth Minister:
Ray Bilodeau
[email protected]
High School Youth Minister:
Felicia Sperry
[email protected]
Finance:
Bindy Curtis
[email protected]
Administration:
Maura Slavin
110
Maintenance:
Dennis Russell
110
SUNDAY LITURGIES:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am & 11:15am
UNH Student Mass: 5:00pm
(when University is in session: Sept—May)
WEEKDAY LITURGIES:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday:
12:10pm
[email protected]
[email protected]
SACRAMENTS:
Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00-4:30pm or by appt.
Baptism: Call office to register for class & date of celebration
Marriage: Call office to schedule appt. at least 6 mos. prior
Anointing of Sick: Call office anytime
Inquiries & Reception in Catholic Faith (RCIA): Call office
First Communion, First Reconciliation &
Youth Confirmation: Call Dir. of Faith Formation @ x117
October 12, 2014
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The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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STM MISSION STATEMENT We, the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas More, called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit, commit ourselves to the mission of Jesus Christ which has been entrusted to us: to worship as one Body; to proclaim the Gospel in word and action; to build a just community without boundaries; and to stand with the poor in solidarity. For the weekend of October 11th and 12th
Saturday, 5pm – Robert Cusack (Anniv)
Sunday, 9am – Margaret Mihm
Sunday, 11:15am – Jeffrey Howard Cryans
For the weekend of October 18th and 19th
Saturday, 5pm – Loraine Kapec
Sunday, 9am –Patricia Messler
Sunday, 11:15am – Anna Mae Humphrey (1st Anniv)
STEWARDSHIP UPDATE:
Offertory for Oct 5: $ 5167.75
“Men should regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the
mysteries of God…Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a person
be found faithful to his gifts.”
~ 1 Corinthians 4:1
Thank you for your generous contributions.
Your financial help on
World Mission Sunday next weekend
will support the 1,150 young mission dioceses and communities
who await the “Good News” of Jesus as their saving hope.
CARING & SHARING: STM Food Pantry’s most needed items at this time are: Tuna, Cereal, Canned Vegetables, Diced Tomatoes, Soup,
Bread & Brownie Mixes, Stuffing, Meal Packages (such as Hamburger
Helper), Baked Beans, Canned Pasta, Applesauce,
Juices, Ketchup & Mustard.
~ Your generosity is greatly appreciated! ~
Join us for Coffee & Donuts
after the 9am Mass on Sunday, Oct 19!
SCRIPTURE READINGS
October 19th: 29th Sunday in O. T.
Reading I: Isaiah 45: 1, 4 – 6
Reading II: 1 Thessalonians 1: 1 – 5b
Gospel: Matthew 22: 15 – 21
Old Christmas Cards needed Old Christmas cards will be beautifully framed for the
Christmas Fair. You may tear off personal notes (only the
front is needed). Bring the cards to the office during office
hours, or leave in the basket at the entrance to the church. Call
Linda at 868-5614 w/questions. Thank you!
Grades PreK-5 Faith Formation
NO CLASSES October 12 for Columbus Day weekend.
Next Faith Formation:
Sunday, October 19
If you are interested in helping out as a teacher or assisting in a
classroom as a helper, please contact Ann McGurty at 868-2666
Ext. 117 or email [email protected].
2014
ALL SOULS DAY
“Mass of Remembrance”
Sunday, November 2nd 11:15am
Middle School Faith Formation
Our first session for our Middle School Faith Formation program
with the students will be held on Monday, Oct 20th at 6-7:30pm.
Please complete the middle school faith formation registration
and send it to the parish office.
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE:
Fellowship Activity
DTS Session
LT Session
Fri, Oct 17
8-10pm at St. Thomas More
Firepit, s’mores, games
Sun Oct 19 5pm Mass; 6-8pm Meal, Session
Sun Nov 2 6-8:30pm; no meal
High school teens, if you are planning to be confirmed you need to
be a registered member of our High School Youth Ministry and need
to be an active participant during your freshman and sophomore year
prior to the Confirmation process. Confirmation is typically at the
end of your sophomore year but can take place during your junior or
senior year. For those who are juniors and seniors and are not
confirmed, you are welcome and encouraged to participate and be
part of the program. The HSYM is open to all high school students of
St Thomas More parish.
Reception will follow in the Church Hall
All are invited to join us as we remember
parishioners who have died this past year.
+ Blanche Bekeris
+ Marina Slavin
+ Elisabeth Evora
+ Joanne Harding
+ Caitlin Titus
+ George Crombie
+ John Costa
+ Elizabeth Finnegan
+ Patricia Messler
+ Arnold Hayes
We will also remember immediate family
members of parishioners who have died this
past year.
Love to sing? Play an instrument? Direct a choir?
RCIA
Already involved? Willing to share your musical gifts?
WE NEED YOU to revitalize and sustain our Music Ministry!
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
Join us…
If you were unable to join us for the RCIA “Come and See” info
session on joining the Catholic Church or have questions about
completing the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist,
it’s not too late! First meeting on 10/14. Contact Roberta at
868-2666 x115 or [email protected] if you
plan on coming or with questions.
STM MUSIC MINISTRY RETREAT
From the Care for Creation Commission: Steve Curwood, Executive Producer of "Living on Earth" …which airs on over 300 NPR stations, is coming on Nov. 3! Parishioners from St. Thomas More and the Durham Community Church are invited to hear Steve and discuss "Faith and Justice and Living on Earth.” 7:30pm in the chapel of the Durham Community Church. Parking in the DCC lot. Free!
on Saturday, October 25, 9am-3pm in the Church.
This fun day is sponsored by our parish to thank & inspire our current
music ministers and invite others to join this important parish ministry.
The Retreat includes guest speaker, Lisa Boucher, Director of Music
Ministry at Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth,
prayer, singing, discussion and lunch.
Registration forms are available at Church entrances, due by Oct 10.
For more information contact Roberta MacBride at
868-2666, X115 or [email protected].
Hope you will join us!
Memorial Walk & Mass for James Foley
Saturday, Oct 18; Whittemore Center
2pm Memorial Walk; 4pm Mass;
Concludes with Candlelight prayer at 9pm
Open to the public; RSVP at jamesfoleyfund.org
Our parish family rejoices as we welcome
newly Baptized
Natalie Anne Anderson
to our faith community.
Many blessing upon
Natalie and her parents Gene & Kristen
and their beautiful family.
STM Women's Group
Castle in the Clouds Tour and Lunch
October 16, 2014
All STM women are invited on Thurs, Oct 16th for a day at Castle in
the Clouds in Moultonborough. Tour the Lucknow mansion. From
the gardens, there’s a spectacular view. Lunch will be on the terrace
restaurant. Tour includes an art exhibit. Partial handicap access.
Approx. pricing: $14/tour plus $15/lunch. 9:30am-4:30pm. Car
pooling will be arranged, and interested drivers should contact
organizers. Deadline for reservation: Oct 12th. Rain or Shine!
Departs from Dugas’ home, Capt Smith Emerson Rd, Lee at 9:30.
Sign up by contacting:
Joanne Filippone 868-7267 [email protected],
Helen Donnelly 664-2128 or
Noreen Gaetjens [email protected].
DAVID HAAS &
LORI TRUE
Concert: Fri, Oct 17 @ 7:30pm
Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Retreat: Sat, Oct 18 @ 9am – 2:30pm
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Includes continental breakfast & lunch
For tickets & more info contact Lisa at 554-7977 or
[email protected] or Mary Kay at 436-4555.
NH CATHOLIC CHARITIES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY a client
living in Dover needs a ride to a doctor’s appt in Hanover once a
month. Please give Sr. Helene a call at 332-7701 if you can help.
SNOW SHOVEL AND SNOWBLOW LABORER NEEDED at St.
Mary’s Academy in Dover. Must be available 24 hours/day, 7
days/week & able to arrive to work promptly. Physically demanding.
Most storms will be a 2 hour shift – often early mornings. Must be 18
years old or over. Fingerprinting and background check required.
$14.00/hour. Candidates must complete the Diocesan Staff
Application (www.Catholicnh.org). Forward application & 2
references to Mary McKernan at [email protected]
or Saint Mary Academy, 222 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820.
Questions: 742-3299.
FISH FRY at the College of St. Mary Magdalen on Fri, Oct 17 from
5pm–7pm, 511 Kearsarge Mountain Rd, Warner. $10 per adult; $5
per child 6-12; 5 and under; Free. Call 456.2656 for more info.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP hosted by Catholic Charities in
conjunction with St. Theresa Parish in Rye Beach. Meets for six
Tues from 6:30-8:30pm, Oct 21 to Nov 25 at St. Theresa Church in
Rye Beach, NH. Please pre-register by calling Sr. Helene at NH
Catholic Charities 332-7701. There is no fee.
FAMILY FALL FUN DAY AT COPPAL HOUSE FARM CORN MAZE
on Oct 26 from 3-5 pm. Spend a beautiful afternoon making your
way through the corn maze, enjoying children’s activities, sipping
warm cider, and saying hello to all of the farm animals! For more info
or to purchase tickets, visit our website at growingplacesnh.org/news
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR: Join us at St. Katharine Drexel
Church in Wolfeboro, Fri-Sun Oct. 24-26. This weekend seminar is
designed to help gain full access to baptism in the Holy Spirit,
deepen our relationship w/Jesus, and awaken within us the power of
Sacramental Baptism and Confirmation. Cost is $25; covers all light
meals & supplies. All are welcome, with or without the fee. For more
info or registration call Jeanne at 515-4108, John at 569-7770, or
Jackie at 332-3576.
WATER COLOR RETREAT AT BERAKAH: “WATER” A weekend
of reflection on the spiritual benefits of water w/watercolor techniques
and other techniques. There will be time to pray, to reflect, to create
and to express one’s own spiritual journey. Interpretation of artworks
will be provided for those who choose to do so. Bring own supplies
(call for list). Fri, Oct 31 4pm – Sun Nov 2 after lunch. Presenter:
Kim Le Nguyen “Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet
nothing can resist it.” Lao Tzu. Cost: $190.00 Pre-registration
required. Contact Berakah 435-7271 or [email protected].
LIVING THE PRAYER OF JESUS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
LORD’S PRAYER IN ARAMAIC Nov. 1, 9am-4pm. Register by
Oct. 24. Presented by Rev. Stephanie Rutt. Join us for a special day
of exploration into this prayer we have long loved. We will excavate
the expanded meanings that emerge when we examine the prayer
through the language Jesus spoke, Aramaic. You will have an
opportunity to enjoy simple circle dances to celebrate the prayer’s
hallowed treasures in community. You may want to bring a journal.
Cost: $40 (includes $10 registration fee). Please contact Sisters Rita
Pay or Suzanne Rivard, p.m. for further information or for
reservations at 878-2346 or [email protected].
RAISING REBELS 3rd Annual St. Joseph Catholic Family Center
Family Conference on Sat, Nov 15. Keynote Speaker: Steve Ray.
Bishop Libasci will be the Principal Celebrant & Homilist for Mass.
LIFT Ministries with Jon Nive will lead Praise & Worship and Ministry
with Teens. The Running Sisters will oversee the children’s portion of
conference. Email: [email protected].
Visit: stjosephcatholicfamilycenter.org (under “Calendar”).
TRIP TO LASALETTE SHRINE Members of Corpus Christi Parish
of Portsmouth are organizing a trip to LaSalette Shrine in Attleboro,
MA. The trip includes a viewing of the Festival of Lights, Fr. Pat’s
Christmas Concert, an opportunity for Reconciliation & Mass. Cost:
$59 pp, including transportation by motor coach. Dinner available at
additional cost. Leaves from 508 Post Rd, Greenland (Egizia’s
house) at 11am on Sun, Nov 30 and returns by 9pm. For more
information, contact Egizia Brown at 436-6381 or
[email protected].
Upcoming Events: CSO: Taize Prayer (10/16 at 8pm) at the Catholic Student Center. Save the date for the Annual Fall Retreat: December November 7th ‐9th. Retreat details to follow. It’s a great way to meet friends who are seeking to explore their faith and get away to explore the question of: Who is God? And who am I in response to who God is… Lord Jesus, you invite
us to the banquet of
your love. Help us to
respond to that
invitation with our
hearts adorned with love of God and
neighbor.
10/12: 5pm Student Mass NO STUDENT SUPPER (Columbus Weekend; there IS class at UNH on Monday, 10.13; Student Supper will resume on Sunday 10.19) Homecoming Weekend, Welcome Back Alumni, Family and Friends! 10/13: Catholicism 101 “The Bible” 8pm at the Catholic Student Center 10/16: Taize Prayer 8pm at the Catholic Student Center 10/19: 5pm Student Mass followed by 6pm Student Supper (free to all and available at the Catholic Student Supper next door to the Church after mass) 10/20: Catholicism 101 “How do Catholics Interpret the Bible?” 8pm at the Catholic Student Center