ALL SOUL'S DAY
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, November 3
Phil 21-4; Lk 14:12-14
ONLY!
8:45 a.m. Irene Corrigan
TUESDAY, November 4
Phil 25:5-11; Lk 14:15-24
8:45 a.m. Dec. Mem. of the Bushek Family ONLY!
WEDNESDAY, November 5
Phil 2:12-18; Lk 14:25-33
8:45 a.m. Dec. Mem. of the Shuck Fam.
ONLY!
THURSDAY, November 6
Phil 3:3-8a; Lk 15:1-10
7:00 a.m. Kevin Spreng
8:45 a.m. Dec. Mem. of the Heller Fam.
5:30 p.m. Coleman Yeau
FRIDAY, November 7
Phil 3:17-4:1; Lk 16:1-8
7:00 a.m. John Wilchek
8:45 a.m. Celeste and Jim Trembley SCHOOL MASS
SATURDAY, November 8
Phil 4:10-19; Lk 16:9-15
8:00 a.m. Loretta Valitski
5:30 p.m. Michael Ashcroft
7:30 p.m. James Maloney
SUNDAY, November 9
Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12; 12 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17; Jn 2:13-22
7:30 a.m. Nicole Surace
9:00 a.m. John Tierno, Sr.
10:30 a.m. John Krajsa
12:15 p.m. Joseph Tercha
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STM CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
SAT. NOV. 8, 9 AM - 4 PM
1040 FLEXER AVE
www.stmchurchallentown.org
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
ALL WELCOME!
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"Thus says the Lord God: I
Myself will look after and
tend my sheep."
- Ez 34:11
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 8-9
5:30 p.m. Abby and Kristen Heilenman, Jack McElhenney,
Nikki Boyer
7:30 p.m. Christopher Pez, Grant Brobst, Connor O'Neill,
Alexander Soleta
7:30 a.m. Sam Stringer, Sean Maehrer, Cianna Walcosak,
Alyssa Mugavero
9:00 a.m. Meghan Carbone, Dan Chlebove, Velika D'Souza,
Braden Damitz
10:30 a.m. Ethan Hood, Evan Bova, Courtney and Rachel
Cusick
12:15 p.m. Lauren Minutella, James Mont, Carly Rohrbach,
Anthony Julian
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 8-9
5:30 p.m. Kathy Heilenman, Steve Kolbe
9:00 a.m. Mike Wittland, Jack Carbone, Tim Schamberger,
Michael Fink
10:30 a.m. Joe Cusick, Nick Fiorello, Gene Buckley, Keith
Reynolds
12:15 p.m. Jared Rabold, John Minutella
LECTOR SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 8-9
5:30 p.m. Dale Meisel, Claire DeFazio
7:30 p.m. Chris Pez, Helen Lamparella
7:30 a.m. Diane and Lynn Rankin
9:00 a.m. Michelle Schoonover, Gina Johnson
10:30 a.m. Leon Augustus, Sally Reith
12:15 p.m. Bruce and Jewel 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.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Grades K-6: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m. - Nov. 2 (Open
House), Nov. 9 (Reconciliation Gr. 4); Nov. 16
(Reconciliation Gr. 3); 23, 30 (No class.)
Grades 7-8: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m. - Nov. 9, 23.
Grades 7-8: Mondays 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Nov. 10, 24.
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Please welcome into our Parish Community, Michael
Abeselom Ulicny. We congratulate his parents.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
I- Beth Ann Mc Cabe and Michael Nemeth
I - Amanda Jackson and Christian DeLollo
40 HOURS SIGN-UP
Please consider signing up for an hour for our 40
Hours. This will help insure proper reverence for
the Blessed Sacrament throughout the three day
celebration, November 23-25. A sign up table is
located in the large vestibule in the front of the
Church on the opposite side of the More Bread
table. Thank you.
NOV. 2.2014
PRIME TIME NEWS
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR STM
PARISHIONERS AND FAMILY
MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING
IN THE ARMED FORCES
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.
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
Nov. 6: Faith Sharing Group following 8:45 a.m. Mass in
the Church Library.
Nov. 7: Men's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Disciple's Room.
Nov. 9: Sunday Morning Bible Study, 8:30 a.m. in School
Conference Room.
For more info, please see the parish website.
CHI-RHO Network of Volunteers
Nov. 6: Meeting in the Parish Center Marian Room at 6:30
p.m. Chi-Rho is a network of volunteers who help fellow
parishioners who are in need. If you would like more
information on this ministry or would like to join please
contact Jared Rabold at the Parish Center or email at
[email protected]
The Fall Small Groups:
Wednesday Women: Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Catholic Man Cave: Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Dipping into Catholicism: Nov. 16 at 6:00 p.m.
Scones & Catholicism: Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m.
Art & Faith: Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Photography & Faith: Nov. 5 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.
VOTING IS A PRIVILEGE THAT SHOULD NOT BE
WASTED. PLEASE VOTE ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 4TH.
"We live in the land of the free
because of the brave."
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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Exciting news: We have 30 spots reserved for Catholic
HEART Workcamp this coming July in Cumberland,
MD. We will be traveling to CHWC on Sun., July 5
and we will return on July 11.
What is Catholic HEART Workcamp (CHWC)? It is a
weeklong mission opportunity for youth, designed to
revitalize communities and foster spiritual growth. Teens
from our parish will gather in Cumberland, MD with teens
from other parishes from across the country and go out to
the local community to serve those in need. If you are
interested in attending, I encourage you to check out the
official website: www.heartworkcamp.com. An
Informational Meeting will be held on Wed., Nov. 19
from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Parish Center for those
interested in attending CHWC. More details will be
available in next week's bulletin.
THE ECUMENICAL FOOD BANK
Would like to thank you for your recent donation of 25
bags of food to help feed those less fortunate in our
community.
UPON THIS ROCK
A new young adult speaker series sponsored by the Office
of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, invites you to an
upcoming event! This series is open to all young adults
ages 18 to 35, and the next event will be held on Fri.,
Nov. 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lehigh Univ.
Newman Center. Rev. Allen Hoffa, Chaplain of Lehigh
University and Allentown Central Catholic H.S. will speak
on "Who Am I to Judge? Pope Francis and
Homosexuality." Food and beverage will be provided and
the event is free of charge. For more info visit
www.adoyyam.com or email Alexa Doncsecz,
[email protected]
DIOCESAN POVERTY RELIEF FUND
The Diocese of Allentown's Local Poverty Relief Fund
provides grants to eligible non-profit entities helping the
poor in our communities. Visit allentowndiocese.org/
poverty-relief-fund for eligibility requirements and grant
applications.
Please pray for all our deceased relatives
and friends.
STM TRIPS
Open to all Parishioners and their guests.
Thurs., Nov. 13 - "Moses" - (Sold Out) Bus leaves from
Trident at 9:00 a.m.
Sat., Nov. 15 - 911 Museum and Memorial, and
Zabar's. (Sold Out) Bus leaves Trident 8 a.m.
Thurs. Dec. 11 - Radio City Christmas Spectacular $87.
Still have 12 tickets left. Leave from Trident at 8 a.m.
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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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.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
There will be a Planning Meeting this Sun., Nov. 2 at
7:30 p.m. in the Disciple's Room of the Church. There
will be a Regular Business Meeting on Thurs., Nov. 6
at 7:30 p.m. in the Disciple's Room of the Church with
the rosary at 6:45 p.m.
The Knights will offer a FREE BASIC Computer
Workshop on Thurs., Nov. 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Disciple's Room. No computer is necessary but if you do
have one that you can bring, i.e. a laptop, please do. The
purpose of the workshop is to teach basic computer
communication skills such as accessing the internet and
viewing web pages and email, etc. Any questions call
Tony Verna 610-481-0031.
Knights Annual Charity Christmas Food Drive will
take place on Dec. 13 and 14 at all Masses.
Baby Bottles are available at all exits of the Church.
Please return the weekend of Nov. 29-30.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
On Mon., Nov. 3, 7:00-7:45 p.m., please come to the
Disciple's Room for "Our Belief in Christ in Life: What
does belief in forgiveness have to do with resurrection?"
Dr. Brennan Purcell will lead the discussion of #976-1019
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.
What role models do you follow? The Church is blessed
with many people who have shown us how to use our
different talents and personalities to follow God's will. Join
us as we explore the attractiveness of holiness and how we
are all called to be saints. We will gather in the Parish
Center STM Room on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Anyone can
attend! Call Kevin Damitz, 610-437-3491, with questions.
HAVE A HEART NEWS
All Soul's Day Mass on Mon., Nov. 3 at Noon with Msgr.
Murphy. Lunch following in Disciple's Room. Call Nancy
Hrabal, 610-395-5660 to RSVP,bring a side dish or dessert.
Out to Lunch Bunch - Wed., Nov. 19, 1:00 p.m. at
Roosters, Allentown. No dinner in November because of
Thanksgiving.
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FORTY HOURS SCHEDULE
Sun., Nov. 23 - 12:15 PM Mass - Beginning of 40 hours
7:00 PM - Evening Prayer with Guest
Preacher and Benediction
Mon., Nov. 24 -7:00 AM Mass as usual
8:45 AM Mass and Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
7:00 PM Evening Prayer with Guest
Preacher and Benediction
Tues. Nov. 25 - 7:00 AM Mass as usual
8:45 AM Mass and Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament
7:00 PM - Solemn Vespers with Guest
Preacher and Closing of Forty Hours
CYO SPORTS
Open Gym for all girls grades 9 thru 12 will be Mon.,
Nov,. 3, from 8-9:30 p.m. You must be registered to
participate in open gyms.
The STM Sports Committee is in need of coaches for
the following winter programs: 5-8 grade cheerleading;
3rd and 4th grade boys and girls basketball; 5th and 6th
grade girls CYO basketball (b league); 5th and 6th grade
boys CYO basketball (b league); Boys H.S. CYO
basketball; Sat. morning 1st and 2nd grade Skills and
Drills Basketball (during months of Jan. and Feb. If you
would like to volunteer or have any questions, please
contact Ann at [email protected]
FIRST FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 7
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION - The Blessed Sacrament
will be exposed for adoration and prayer on Fri., Nov.
7, in the Chapel, beginning after 8:45 a.m. Mass.
concluding with Benediction at 4:55 p.m.
VOCATION HOLY HOUR - Please join our parish
family in the Chapel from 4-5 p.m. as we pray for an
increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious
life. This hour of prayer includes a scripture reading,
homily, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Litany of Humility
and of the Sacred Heart, vocation prayer, Rosary for
Priests and Benediction.
ARMATA BIANCA - CHILDREN'S ROSARY - will not
be held this month.
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