29th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Oct. 18th & 19th, 2014
– Volunteers needed to assist with the operation of the sound board during parish liturgies and
celebrations. No technical experience is necessary; training and mentoring is provided. Contact Johanna Dietrich, Music
Ministry Coordinator, at [email protected] or (780) 919-3747 for more information.
STM SOUND MINISTRY
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BECOME CATHOLIC? FOR ADULTS
wishing to be initiated into the
Catholic Church, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) will run from Sept. 2014 to 24 May 2015. This year we have
MANY Inquirers who will need faithful, practicing Catholics to SPONSOR them in their Journey of Faith. This richly rewarding
experience of sharing faith is also an opportunity to learn more about the “treasure” that is already yours. A pamphlet depicting
the four-phase RCIA Process is located at the entrance of the Church. Visit the RCIA links at www.stmparish.com for more
details including audio & slide shows of the teaching sessions. Contact Darlene Smigelski @ (780) 435-3370 or 434-6313 ext.
226; or [email protected].
40 DAYS FOR LIFE– on Mon. Oct. 20th members of STM CWL will be participating in this Pro-life campaign across the street
from the Women’s Health Options Clinic (12409-109 A Ave) at 11:00 a.m. for a 1 hour prayer vigil. Parishioners are invited to
join them; if you want to car-pool please meet at the south-east side of STM parking lot @ 10:30 a.m.
St. Thomas More Parish
210 Haddow Close Edmonton, AB
T6R 2P3
CLERGY
FRANCISCAN CORNER:
We have met (to our surprise and pleasure) some of you who have been professed 3rd Order of
Franciscans some time ago. Would you kindly contact us: Bill Wallis (780) 487-2705 or Charlotte DeRudder at (780) 4466357 as early as possible. Pax et Bonum.
If you are a busy person, this ministry is for you. sT. THOMAS MORE PARISH ROSARY CIRCLES MINISTRY is inviting all parishioners
to join with them in praying ONE DECADE of the rosary a day. Each month you will be assigned a different mystery of the
Rosary on which to meditate as you pray your daily decade. The Circles meets bi-annually in May and October, but meetings
are not mandatory. The October meeting of the Rosary Circles will be held on Wednesday Oct. 22 in the Church hall at 7 pm.
For more information, call Kathy Gust at (780) 436-2455 or June Iwanicka at (780) 633-0123.
Blessed Pope Pius IX said, "Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world".
SPIRITUAL SHARING CIRCLE:
will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 1pm at St. Thomas More Parish, 210 Haddow Close. A
documentary explaining what Opus Dei is and what their place is in the Catholic Church will be shown. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, Call Maureen Gouveia at (780) 438-7060.
would like to invite all ladies to our meeting in the Chapter Room on Tuesday October 21st
after the 7pm Mass. Come and meet some new friends. For more information, please call Nancy at (780) 430-0459 or Clover
at (780) 434-5955.
THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
PASTOR
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
PERMANENT DEACON
RESIDENT PRIEST
ARE YOU REGISTERED WITH THE PARISH OFFICE? Being registered with the parish office is of the utmost importance.
It allows us to serve all parishioners by providing a better vision of the active populace so that we may respond to the needs
of this growing and dynamic parish. Please do not assume that you are automatically registered if you or your children have
received sacraments at STM or if you live within the parish boundaries and attend Mass. The only way we can register you
and your family is upon your submission of a registration form. These forms are on the counter at the main entrance. If you
attend St. Thomas More Parish and have not yet registered, or if your information is not up to date, please fill out a
registration form and return it to the parish office.
NEW PARISHIONERS / CHANGE OF ADDRESS - Please fill out a Parish Registration Form located on the counter below
the bulletin board at the church entrance.
INTERESTED IN PRE-AUTHORIZED DONATIONS? – The Pre-Authorized Donation (PAD) Forms are located on the
counter below the bulletin board at the church entrance. PAD tokens are available on the counter at the church entrance.
Each of us has a responsibility to help the homeless,
the destitute, the abused, the disabled, the addicted, and the
unloved. For 53 years, the staff and volunteers of Catholic
Social Services have carried this mission of bringing the
unconditional love and hope of Christ to those in need.
Monica Bober
You, too, can help. On the weekend of October 25th
and 26 , a Special Collection for the annual Sign of Hope
Campaign will be taken. I ask that you please respond
generously to the Sign of Hope. Your gift will ensure that their
vitally important ministry continues to flourish.
Ext. 227
th
Kathleen Eistetter
Diane Middleton
Johanna Dietrich
Darlene Smigelski
Kathleen Gust
Ext. 226
Ext. 226
Ext. 235
Ext. 233
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST
BOOKKEEPER
MAINTENANCE/GROUNDS
EVENING RECEPTIONIST
David Matwie
Judy Williams
Dora Jankowska
Arthur Connick
Doreen Schmidt
Ext. 236
Ext. 228
Ext. 222
Ext. 231
Ext. 228
TELEPHONE
780-434-6313
FAX
780-438-2088
OFFICE STAFF
WEBSITE
www.stmparish.com
Masses Offered
Oct. 20
Oct.21
Oct. 22
Oct. 23
Oct. 24
Oct. 25
Oct. 26
Oct. 26
Oct. 26
Oct. 26
Dear Friends in Christ,
Fr. Andrew Bogdanowicz
Fr. Jaya Rajan J. M. SAC
Dk. Randall Abele
Fr. Stan Blaszkowski
PASTORAL MINISTRY
YOUTH & FAMILY
COORDINATOR
SACRAMENT ASSISTANT
SACRAMENT ASSISTANT
MUSIC COORDINATOR
RC IA COORDINATOR
RCIA ASSISTANT
Letter from Archbishop Richard W. Smith
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:30 am
8:30 am
8:30 am
5:00 pm
8:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
+ Jack Mahon
+ David Lacey
+ David Lacey
+ David Lacey
+ Robert Chiasson
+ Macrina Kan
+ Jim Longo
+ Cyril Baker
All Parishioners
Babitha Joseph
Through your donation, victims of abuse will receive
support and love; homeless street youth will find refuge and
help; individuals and families in crisis will receive therapeutic
counselling; the disabled will live in dignity; and individuals
struggling with addictions will find the hope and strength to
overcome them.
Your donation to Catholic Social Services also affirms
an unwavering voice of support for the unborn; a vice which
defends the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from the
moment on conception until natural death.
In his encyclical, Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis stated that
“those who have opened their hearts to God`s love, heard his
voice, and received his light cannot keep this gift to
themselves…Faith is passed on, we might say, by contact,
from one person to another just one candle is lighted from
another.”
Please, give generously and be that light of hope, and
a channel of love and support to our brothers and sisters in
need. God Bless.
Most Reverend Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Edmonton
October 1, 2014
.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY:
We are in need of volunteer
leaders for the 2014-2015 school year! The
commitment is once every 6 weeks and easy to
follow lesson plans are provided for you along with
activity sheets for the children. Volunteers are
needed for Sat. at 5:00, Sun. at 8:30, 10:00 and 12:00. Volunteers are needed to assist with
offering this opportunity to the children of our
parish. Without volunteers, we will not be able to
offer Children’s Liturgy at all masses. Contact
Cheryl at [email protected]. Thanks for giving
your time to enrich the lives of the children in our
parish.
PRIOR WEEK DONATIONS:
is for infants to age 7 by which children
become members of the Body of Christ, the Church. To prepare for
your child’s baptism, visit our website: www.stmparish.com or pick up
a Baptism brochure at the church entrance. When you have all the
documentation, call Diane at (780) 434-6313 ext. 233 to set up an
office visit on our scheduled dates (afternoon or evening appointments
available) and register for the Baptism Preparation Session(s). Next
Baptism Preparation session will be Nov, 3rd & 10th, 2014.
ALL SAINTS’ DAY PARTY ON SAT. NOV. 1ST:
Dress up as a saint, angel or someone from the
Bible and join us for fun games and activities on
All Saints’ Day! The party will take place in the
Hall from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is a family oriented
event open to all ages. Free admission but please
bring a snack to share. Hosted by the Catholic
Women’s League and Catholic Girls’ League.
Contact Jean Ashdown at
[email protected] or 780-435-1861 if you
have any questions or if you wish to volunteer.
meet every Friday from
Sept. to June in the Choir room from 9:30-11:30
am.
Anyone
who
is
interested
in
knitting/crocheting Prayer Shawls is welcome to
join the group on any Friday that is convenient for
them. No registration is required and there are
always needles and yarn available for those
wishing to learn.
For more information see
brochure at the entrance of the church or phone
Linda (780) 988-9229 or Maureen (780) 435-4917.
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
1st Reconciliation
and 1st Holy Communion are offered to children in grade 2. What an
exciting year for these young children to celebrate TWO sacraments.
See the green Sacrament brochure in your Catholic school office or
the parish brochure stand for details. All Sacrament preparation is
done at the parish. St. Thomas More has a Drop-in Registration at the
parish to begin this next step in your child’s faith journey. The Drop-in
Registration will occur from 9:00 am - 11:00 am on the 1st Sat. of
each month (Oct-Feb.). Please carefully read the Sacrament
brochure for details regarding the selection of dates and times of
meetings.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY-
VOLUNTEER HELPERS, LEADERS AND
NEEDED for 2014-2015 K4J (Kids
ASSISTANT
for Jesus)
program. Two Wednesday evenings every month
until May. If you are a practicing Catholic and are
interested, please contact Monica at (780) 4346313 ext. 227.
Oct. 12th Regular Sunday - $16,439. Together We Serve - $1,864.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
MARRIAGE PREPARATION AT ST. THOMAS MORE
will take place March 13,
14 and 15, 2015. For details, email
[email protected]. Information about other
Marriage Preparation programs can be found on the Archdiocese
web-site at: caedm.ca.
CONFIRMATION 2014 -
The confirmation class has attended catechism
sessions and a half day workshop at the parish. The group is growing
in their faith and understanding of this sacrament. Our next event is
Thurs. Oct. 30, 7pm in the parish hall. A reminder that the Red Faith
Journey books are to be completed and handed in to the parish office
on the weekend of Nov. 30 at a special 3:30 pm Mass and also at the
6 pm Mass. Please note that the 6pm Mass will be very busy that
evening due to the Confirmation celebrations.
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS-
Do you like to sing or play an instrument? Would you like to share your
musical talents with our parish? STM Music Ministry is inviting you to join us in leading the music at the 6 pm Sunday Mass.
We rehearse at 5 pm on Sundays (just before mass). If you would like to volunteer or have questions, call the office or
Johanna Dietrich, Music Ministry Coordinator, at [email protected] or (780) 919-3747.
WILL YOU HELP THE INMATES AT REMAND CENTRE AGAIN THIS YEAR?
As part of the Catechism project this year, we are collecting
2500 chocolate bars (100 grams) and decorated bookmarkers for the inmates at the Remand Centre by December 15th. Blank
bookmarkers can be picked up for decorating and chocolate bars can be dropped off next to Monica’s office. Please, no
ribbons! The Catechism families would greatly appreciate your help!
- The St. Thomas More Parish Grocery Card Program is now underway. Members of the Knights of
Columbus council will be selling grocery cards before and after all Sunday morning masses. They will also be selling grocery
cards on the first Saturday of each month, before and after the 5:00pm Mass. This is a great way to assist the parish and the
less fortunate. Please take the time to support the program and our volumes will continue to grow.
GROCERY CARD PROGRAM
- Star of the North Retreat Centre invites you to attend our 25th Anniversary of Starfest. Bring your friends, and
come to enjoy a fun-filled evening, with fine food, draws, live and silent auctions in support of The Star. Join us Sat. Oct. 25th
for a sparkling evening at our new venue: Santa Maria Goretti Centre: 11050-90 St, Edmonton. Tickets are $75. For tickets or
more information call: (780) 459-5511. Donations of cash and new items or gift certificates for the auction are also gratefully
accepted.
STARFEST
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL –
Divine Mercy Conference is holding its Annual Financial Appeal this week in our Parish.
Your generous support in previous years has been vital in allowing us to do our work of ministering to the poor and needy.
Our total expenditures in 2013 were $38,495. And, we assisted 431 adults and 260 children. Our expenditures this year to
Sept.30 are $41,218. The need continues and your continued support is appreciated. Please put your donation in the
envelope attached to this bulletin and place it in the collection basket at one of next weekend’s Masses or a subsequent
Mass. We should also remind you that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s needs are NOT included in the “Together We
Serve” (Bishop’s Appeal”). Remember, if you or someone you know needs help or wishes to donate furniture or household
goods call 780-471-5577 or visit our website www.ssvpedmonton.ca.
DEVELOPMENT & PEACE FALL ACTION 2014
– This weekend we are thankful for the bountiful harvest that we will be sharing with
family and friends. Eat Local and Impact Global, consider where your food is coming from and the impact it has on the earth.
Consider supporting your local farmers markets and producers by purchasing local and organic when you can and
encouraging your local grocers to increase their stock of local, organic and fair trade food. Consider reading “The 100 Mile
Diet: A Year of Local Eating” for an entertaining and education look at how we can lessen our impact on the earth while
supporting our local farmers.
DO YOUR CHILDREN LIKE TO SING?
Are you looking for ways to involve them in Sunday Mass? - Consider enrolling your
children in the St. Thomas More Children’s Choir for children in Grade 4 - 9. We rehearse Thurs. at 6:30 pm for 45 minutes &
sing regularly at Sun. Masses & special occasions in the Parish. Contact Tamara MacKenzie at (780) 640-8117 or [email protected] for more information or to register your child/ren
Liturgical Calendar
“THE SPECIAL PARISH COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES’ annual Sign of Hope Campaign will be taken on the
weekend of Oct. 25th & 26th, 2014. Thousands of people being served by CSS – street youth, the homeless, the mentally ill,
the addict, abused children and seniors, and family members victimized by violence….are depending on your generosity.”
Mon. Oct. 20
Tues. Oct. 21
Wed. Oct. 22
Thurs Oct. 23
Fri. Oct. 24
Sat. Oct. 25
Sun. Oct. 26
MASS
7:00 pm
MASS
7:00 pm
MASS
8:30 am
MASS
8:30 am
MASS
8:30 am
MASS
5:00 pm
Reconciliation
6:00pm
Reconciliation
8:00 am
Reconciliation
8:00 am
Reconciliation
8:00 am
Reconciliation
4:00 pm
MASSES
8:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
6:00 pm
Child’s Liturgy
5:00 pm
Children’s Liturgy
All Masses (except
6pm)
Adoration
6:00 pm
R.C.I.A.
7:00 pm
TOGETHER WE SERVE -YES INDEED OUR PARISH COMMUNITY IS VERY GENEROUS.
We have officially met our 2014 parish
contribution towards the Together We Serve campaign of $120,000. From now until the end of 2014, for each Together We
Serve donation we receive, half will go to the Together We Serve campaign and the other half will remain at St Thomas More
to meet the needs of our parish community. Thank you to all parishioners who have generously supported the new
campaign.
Let us be thankful to God for the beautification of
Pope Paul VI