In today’s Christmas Mass we hear from the Gospel reading that God has entered quietly into the world. Not into the great city of Jerusalem, but into a small village about five miles south. Not into a noble family, but to an outcast couple keeping the newborn in a manger. Not announced by royal edicts,…
For women in the ancient world, motherhood was prized and desired above almost all else. Sacred scripture tells of many women who pleaded with God to let them conceive. From Sarah, the mother of Isaac, to Elizabeth, the other of John the Baptist, the Bible is replete with women who finally, in their old age,…
Our Seasons Capital Campaign to complete our Church Build-out packets were recently mailed to all registered Parishioners. This 3-year campaign REPLACES our Mortgage/Building Completion Fund and officially begins January 1, 2018. Due to the busy season of Advent, the local fire disasters, and preparation for Christmas, we have extended the due date for…
Every December, we hear much talk of “keeping Christ in Christmas.” But sometimes in the national discussion of Thanksgiving here in the United States, we talk about being thankful but at times leave out God as the source of all. Good stewards never miss an opportunity to thank our loving God. Here are a few…
2017 YEAR-END CHECKLIST † BE SURE TO COMPLETE all gifts by December 31 to qualify for tax savings on this year’s tax return. Advance planning with the Parish Office is essential, since the Parish Office will be closed after Friday, December 22, at 4:00pm and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. † Donations received at…
Transcript of Finanical Update by Doug D’Agrosa Parish Financial Liaison November 18-19, 2017 Good morning, my name is Doug D’Agrosa, and I am the Parish Financial Liaison here at St. Thomas More. It’s my responsibility to represent Fr. Mike and the Finance Council and update you on how we are doing with the Operations Budget…
We continue our journey through the month of November as we reflect upon Christian Stewardship, and reflect upon our Faith Community as a Parish for all seasons. Christian Stewardship is a way of living, living as Disciples of the Lord Jesus, and as a people who care and tend for each other. Last weekend, at…
We continue our journey through the month of November as we reflect upon Christian Stewardship, and reflect upon our Faith Community as a Parish for all seasons. Christian Stewardship is a way of living, living as Disciples of the Lord Jesus. Thus Christian Stewardship is, simply put: Discipleship being faithful to Jesus and to one…