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  • Advent — Search for Light

    First Sunday of Advent The Church celebrates the feast of the Birth of John the Baptist in June, around the time of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. From John’s feast onward, days become shorter and light decreases. Now, during Advent, we approach the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year,…

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  • What Kind of King is He?

    Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe We gather together this weekend to celebrate the Eucharist on the Feast of Christ the King. Jesus is our King. We are his servants. But what kind of King is he? The answer to that question will determine what kind of servants we are called to be.…

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  • Financial Update by Doug D’Agrosa

    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 and the Mortgage and Building Completion Fund. Hard to believe, but it has…

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  • St. Francis of Assisi School News

    St. Francis School is our Parish School!—Families from St. Thomas More are extended the same benefits and rewards as St. Francis Parishioners, including: Parishioner priority for enrollment at St. Francis School, Equal tuition rates, Financial aid opportunities, and Fundraising support.

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  • The Larger Church News

    Thanksgiving Meal for the Needy at St. Francis—Thursday, November 23, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 525 W. Vista Way, Vista. Donations to this effort can be mailed to St. Francis Parish Office, Attention Soup Kitchen Thanksgiving Dinner. Please help. For more information, contact Mike Pritchard, Soup Kitchen Ministry, 760-630-9575. Centering Prayer and the 11th Step—Saturday,…

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  • Keep God in Thanksgiving

    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…

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  • Got Deductions?

    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…

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  • Journey to the Heart of Faith

    Young Adults in your twenties—join us for Catholicism: Journey to the Heart of Faith with Bishop Robert Baron two Sundays a month from 7:00- 8:30pm. Contact Rory at roryg@stmoside and text young-adult to 84576 to receive updates about the classes and other Young Adult events.

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  • Financial Update November 2017

    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…

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  • Care for Creation Team Update

    On Sunday, December 10, St Thomas More’s Care for Creation Team will be going to Coastal Roots Farm, a local community farm that integrates biblical insights, traditional Jewish spirituality, and agricultural practices. Join us as we learn about how faith, food, agriculture, and the Earth intersect! To RSVP or for more information, please contact Eric…

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