Tower Newsletter

by Jane Gladden On Saturday, October 29, 20 J 6, the San Diego members of the Western USA Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem visited St. Thomas More Parish for a morning of prayer and reflection to celebrate Pope Francis ‘ Jubilee Year of Mercy. Originating in the 12th Century,…

The faith community of St. Thomas More Parish has a great desire to help families prepare a funeral for their loved one that truly honors that person and witnesses to their faith and the faith we all hold in common. But… Did you know it takes about 80 people to provide a Funeral or Memorial…

Our Prayer Garden, located to the north of the plaza, is the site of our outdoor Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and path for prayer and reflection. The Art and Environment Team created this contemplative space to spend time walking the path, praying for personal or other intentions, or just communing with God. Any Rosary…

by Jane Gladden, Lena Rumps, Douglas Lynn, and Chris Smith Sand-carved from leaded glass, our Marian Shrine captures the scene of the Annunciation—the Angel Gabriel telling Mary that she would conceive and bear the Son of God, and her response: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according…

“And they came to know him in the Breaking of the Bread !” (Lk 24:13-35) Sculptor Lynn Kircher , who created our Crucifix for the Church, was commissioned to create a “Resurrected Christ” for our Daily Mass Chapel. After discussion , the Interior Design Team chose the image of “Jesus on d1e Road to Emmaus ” in…

New Members, Welcome Ministers, Parish Leadership and Staff, and family meet and greet during the September 25, 2016, lunch provided by the Membership Committee.

On Thursday, October 13, the San Diego Architectural Foundation awarded St. Thomas More Catholic Church the 2016 Grand Orchid award.for Architecture at its annual Orchids and Onions award ceremony. Fr. Mike accepted the award on behalf of the Parish and gave the following remarks. On stage with me is Bishop Robert McElroy, the Bishop of…

Made One through Baptism with the Risen Lord Nicole Acquista Tasi Asuncion Trinity Asuncion Jayce Autry Anderson Balfour Evan Barron Alec Barron Austin Bonini Reed Bonini Madalyn Carrier Maya Carrier John Croes Calvin Davis Luke Dickerson Jacob Galang Jordyn Galvez Averyanne Garcia Amy Gogue-Perez Brandy Goltz Lillien Jaramillo Zane Khannakhjavani Karla Lomiglio Isabella McCulloch Jacob…

— by Rev. Michael Ratajczak These remarks were given at the Dedication of our House of Worship on December 16, 2015. St. Thomas More Church, my brothers and sisters in Christ…Yes, we have arrived! Over the last 30 years, and especially in the last 10 years, we laughed, we cried, we struggled, we celebrated, we…

Made One through Baptism with the Risen Lord Andrew Abelson Dominick Acquista Lola Acquista Emma Anlle Phinneas Beckman Amanda Burzell Bodie Callahan Vivianna Chavarria Elijah Cox John Croes Mackenzie Dean Emma Del Vecchio Charles Denning Samuel Denning Jack Donovan Scarlet Egan Thomas Era! Hannah Franklin Gabriel Goeltz Ava Hernandez Serena Layoun Raymond Leyba III Frank Li Volsi…