TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, October 20
Eph 2:10; Lk 12:13-21
7:00 a.m. Msgr. Philip Gray
8:45 a.m. Mary Carol Wipperman
TUESDAY, October 21
Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38
7:00 a.m. Kevin Goodreau
8:45 a.m. Suzanne Fisher
5:30 p.m. Maria Dalla-Zalla
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 25-26
5:30 p.m. Rich McGinnis, Greg Stahley
9:00 a.m. Mike Spirk, Jane DeMelfy, Mike Wittland, Joe
Cusick
10:30 a.m. Alane Lynch, Alan Johnson, Eric Schnabel, Mike
Cilurso
12:15 p.m. Janet Janda, Jack Carbone
WEDNESDAY, October 22
Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48
7:00 a.m. Loretta Valitski
8:45 a.m. Mary Anne Chiavetta
5:30 p.m. Margaret Murphy
LECTOR SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, October 23
Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53
7:00 a.m. Loretta Valitski
8:45 a.m. Henry Guaglione
5:30 p.m. Margaret Murphy
FRIDAY, October 24
Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59
7:00 a.m. Loretta Valitski
8:45 a.m. Lois Moore
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 25-26
5:30 p.m. Michael, Tim and Jack Stahley, Connor O'Neill
7:30 p.m. Sophie Ravenelle, Michael Schnabel, AJ Abate,
Derek Basta
7:30 a.m. Caitlin and Danny Scialla, Maria and Joseph Traglia
9:00 a.m. Courtney and Rachel Cusick, Abby Lienhard,
Caroline Fahrney
10:30 a.m. Sydney and Nathan Harris, Paul and Emily Spann
12:15 p.m. Ryan and Kelly Carbone, David Heiser, Nicole
Freeman
School Mass
SATURDAY, October 25
Ephn 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9
8:00 a.m. Loretta Valitski
5:30 p.m. Erin Trinkle
7:30 p.m. Walter Marciniak
SUNDAY, October 26
Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40
7:30 a.m. Anne Meade
9:00 a.m. Jane Willey
10:30 a.m. Enrolees of STM Memorial Fund
12:15 p.m. Bernice Deil
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR
ANNIVERSARY COUPLES
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"Grace was given to each of
us according to the
measure of Christ's gift."
- Eph 4:7
OCTOBER 25-26
5:30 p.m. Jerry Palguta, Steve Kazmer
7:30 a.m. Angela Romano, Chris Kinsella
7:30 p.m. Andrea Hajducko, Jeffrey Crane
9:00 a.m. Claire DeFazio, Tom Gibbons
10:30 a.m. Joe Mrochko, Sharon Mixa
12:15 p.m. Bruce and Jorne Gilbert
This schedule is posted as a courtesy. Please remember that
the deadline for bulletin items is several days before it is
actually being read. Some changes to the schedule may not
have been available when the bulletin went to print.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
III - Kathryn Roman and Robert Ostren
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Grades K-6: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m. - Oct. 19, 26.
Grades 7-8: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m._ - Oct. 19, 26.
Grades 7-8: Mondays 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Oct. 20 (All
students report to Family Center at 7:30 p.m. for Child
Safety Catechesis Assembly, then class ), Oct. 27.
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Please welcome into our Parish Community, Noah
James Carty, Elise Grace Gosselin and Penelope
Annaleen Kakaley. We congratulate their parents.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
This weekend the St. Thomas More Knights of
Columbus Council 4397 will be conducting a Baby
Bottle Campaign on behalf of Mary's Shelter. Please
take a bottle from the tables located at the exits of the
Church home with you and place your spare change
inside. Please return the bottle the weekend of
November 29-30. One hundred percent of donations
will go to the Shelter in Bethlehem. What a wonderful
statement of PRO-LIFE you will be making! For more
info about Mary's Shelter Cay Galgon Center visit
www.marysshelter.org/cay_galgoncenter.php.
OCTOBER 19,2014
PRIME TIME NEWS
We invite anyone over the age of 55 to join Prime Time.
We meet the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM in
the Family Center. Dues are $5 per year.
Wed. Oct. 29 - Mt. Airy Casino. Cost $20, rebate $25 slot
play, $10 food. Lv. STM at 10:30 a.m.
Tues. and Wed., Nov. 11-12 - Atlantic City. Lv. STM at
9:00 a.m. Sold Out!
Thurs., Nov. 13 - Mass for deceased members at 12:30 p.m.,
in the Chapel. Meeting to follow in Family Center.
Wed., Dec. 3 - Mohegan Sun. Cost $20, rebate $25, slot play
and $5 food. Lv. STM at 10:30 a.m.
Thurs., Dec. 4 & Wed., Dec. 10 - American Music Theatre,
"Joy to the World." Eat at Shady Maple. Cost $72. Lv. STM
at 10:30 a.m.
Sun. Dec. 7 - Christmas Luncheon at Superior Restaurant at
2:00 p.m. after the 12:15 p.m. Mass. Cost $20 per person. For
paid members only! Deadline: Reservations and payment by
Nov. 30 to Thomas Newhard, 6001 Helen Drive, Allentown,
PA 18104.
Please note: Take photo ID on all casino trips and must be
21 years of age. On all our bus trips your check is your
reservation and will be handled in that order. If you need to
cancel, you are responsible for filling your reservation. We
will try to assist you if we have a waiting list. Call Marie
Ormanoski, 610-965-9960.
STM BIBLICAL STUDIES
Oct. 23: Faith Sharing Group following 8:45 a.m. Mass in
the Church Library.
Oct. 24: Men's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Disciple's Room.
Oct. 26 : Sunday Morning Bible Study, 8:30 a.m. in School
Conference Room.
For more info, please see the parish website.
The Fall Small Groups:
Wednesday Women: Oct. 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Catholic Man Cave: Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Dipping into Catholicism: Oct. 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Scones & Catholicism: Oct. 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Art & Faith: Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Photography & Faith: Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m.
At this time all small groups are filled. The next session is
scheduled for the Spring.
7 Week Grief Support Group:
Thursdays at 7 p.m., in the Church Library. Come and
discover hope within your grief in a loving and supportive
atmosphere. Info, contact Jared Rabold at the Parish Center.
[email protected]
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING WILL TAKE PLACE
AFTER ALL MASSES NEXT WEEKEND, OCTOBER 25-26,
IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
OCTOBER 19-20
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR STM
PARISHIONERS AND FAMILY
MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING
IN THE ARMED FORCES
"We live in the land of the free
because of the brave."
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MORE BREAD NEWS
Shop with Scrip is available for school families year
round! Sign up online at www.shopwithscrip.com. A
Presto Pay account must be set up to order from Shop with
Scrip. Any questions, please contact Cyndi BoucherDeFulvio at the Parish Center.
Just a reminder that Special Orders should be placed
for large orders ($400 in one grocery store or $200 in any
other stores.) We ask that if you are purchasing a large
quantity of small denominations ($10 cards), that you call
ahead so that we can accommodate your request. You may
also email your order and I will contact you when your
order is ready for pick up. Please include all your info
(name, phone number, address and envelope #.)
STM 2014 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR NEWS
Granny's Attic - This Sun., Oct. 19th, following all
Masses, the Bazaar will host the final parish collection
of new or gently used items including pre-owned home
goods, decor, jewelry, toys, sporting equipment, music,
etc. Please box your treasures and bring them to the
School Gym parking lot. (No clothing or books.) If you
have any questions, please contact Terri Carbone (610442-6240) or Michele Dapper (610-659-7997.) There
will be one final round of collections on Fri., Nov. 7,
from 1:00-6:00 p.m. in the Family Center.
Knitting Committee - to arrange for collection of hand
knitted or crocheted donations please call Anne Spreng,
610-435-5715 or [email protected]
Calling All Bakers! Your talents are needed! All types
of baked goods are requested. Items can be dropped of at
the Family Center on Friday, Nov. 7th, from 1-5. No
need to specially package your items. Bazaar volunteers
will take care of that for you. Please email Tricia Steckel,
[email protected] or Jean Scialla, [email protected]
with any questions.
Calling All Artisan's! If you have items to donate to the
Bazaar Boutique, please contact Megan Nguyen to make
arrangements for pick up or drop off, at 302-233-1587 or
[email protected]
Volunteers Are Needed! Any 7th grader or older in our
parish who would like to volunteer to get service hours at
the Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 8, please contact Ruth Smith at
484-547-4312 or email [email protected]
HOPE IS THE HEARTBEAT OF THE SOUL
STM TRIPS
Open to all Parishioners and their guests.
Sat. Nov. 1 - Aladdin $158 (sold out); Jersey Boys $168,
A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder $129, Les
Miz, $177 (2 tickets.) Bus leaves from Trident at 8 a.m.
Thurs. Nov. 13 - Sight and Sound, "Moses" - $100. Eat
at Hershey Farms. Bus leaves from Trident at 9:00 a.m.
Sat. Nov. 15 - 911 Museum and Memorial, (have
second bus,) $55. Zabar's Food Emporium. $55. Bus
leaves Trident 8 a.m.
Thurs., Dec. 11 - Radio City Christmas Spectacular $87.
Bus leaves from Trident at 8 a.m. and NYC at 4 p.m.
For all trips above, contact Lori at 610-674-4374 or 484-9510440, email [email protected], Checks should be made out
to St. Thomas More Church and mailed to Lori O'Hara, 323
Tamarack Dr., Allentown, PA 18104. More info on St.
Thomas More website under stmchurchallentown.org.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
On Mon., Oct. 20, 7:00-7:45 p.m., come to the Disciple's
Room for "Our Belief in Christ in Life: What's the true
difference between the laity and the consecrated?" Dr.
Brennan Purcell will lead the discussion of #897-945 in the
Catechism. Also, you can download the podcast for the
session at the parish website. Click on "Adult Formation,"
then select "Catechism Podcasts" from the dropdown
menu.
R.C.I.A.
Is "Church" just a building? Is "Church" just for Sunday
morning? Jared Rabold will address "The Church, the
Body of Christ" at our next session on Tuesday from7:008:30 p.m. in the Parish Center STM Room. Please join us!
HAVE A HEART NEWS
Out to Dinner Group - Thurs., Oct. 23, after 5:30 p.m.
Mass, at Baiggio's on Cedar Crest Blvd next to Target.
Call Jane Silvoy if you plan to attend, 610-3 95-4723.
Important Notice: All Soul's Day Mass and Reception,
Mon., Nov. 3 at Noon. Save the Date!
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you would like the CHI-RHO intercessory prayer chain
to pray for a loved one, please contact Adele Clemmer at
610-439-8179 or [email protected]. It is important that
your loved one agrees with your request. The information
you give is confidential and only shared with the members
of the prayer chain.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN
Began Sept. 24 and ends on Sunday, Nov. 2. This is 40
days for prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. Please
consider joining the peaceful prayer vigil at the Allentown
Women's Center, 31 S. Commerce Way, Bethlehem. Also
join us in prayer and fasting during this time as part of this
life-saving effort. You could save a life! For questions call
Maryanne Pohl 610-435-7015 or Bob Zunino 610-7398600.
ST. THOMAS MORE BANQUET FACILITY
Let us help you customize your special event
Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties,
Corporate Events
FOR INFO CALL
Gwyn Baker 610-217-0840
or email www.stmweddings.com
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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
This year, Catholic Heart Work Camp will take place in
Cumberland, MD from July 5-11. More info will be
sent out within the next couple of weeks. Mark your
calendars now for this event and if you are interested in
attending, please email me. Space is limited!
To sign up for the Catholic Heart Work Camp, please
email Abbie Langsdorf, Coordinator of Youth Ministry,
at [email protected].
MERCY SPECIAL LEARNING CENTER
SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA/AUCTION
This event will be held on Sat., Nov. 1 at the Holiday
Inn in Fogelsville. "Angel of Mercy" honoree this year
will be William Straccia, Sr. for his years of outstanding
service to the school. The event will feature a silent and
live auction and a special dance performance by Mercy's
students. Cost is $125 per person and sponsorship
opportunities are available. For more info contact
MaryBeth
[email protected]
Straccia or Paula Krajsa at
ALL CYO COACHES
Are required to attend a coaches' clinic within one year
of starting to coach or they will be ineligible to coach. No
walk-ins will be permitted. Each clinic will give an
overview of insurance requirements, sports medicine, and
integration of our Catholic faith and CYO. A
registration form is included in this bulletin.
A CALL TO PRAYER
Our Medjugorje Prayer Group is seeking new members
to join us. Meetings are held every Monday from 7:009:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Marian Room. Our prayer
format follows the one dictated by the Blessed Mother to
Ivan Dragicevic, one of the visionaries from Medjugorje
and includes the rosary, Divine Mercy chaplet, scripture
reading and the monthly message of the Blessed Mother.
Mary has requested the formation of prayer groups
throughout the world. Please join us and bring a rosary.
For more info call Marcia Totten at 610-481-0848.
Who will bring the Body of Christ to future
generations? Your priest is somebody's son. Your
son could be somebody's Priest! Pray for
Vocations!