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"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:16 -18). St. Paul's advice to the Thessalonians who were suffering persecution for the
faith is the wisdom of God for us in our challenges. It has been an extra challenging year, although we will always face trials and difficulties in this fallen world. No matter the century, it has always been so. St. Paul's words are not only his but God's. They should be our daily response then too.
The rejoicing of which Paul speaks is a choice, not a feeling. We can
wake up each day and talk to the source of joy, God, and ask Him to help us to rejoice always. It makes a difference in my experience. "Pray without ceasing!" Come on, Paul, that's not possible. It is if we understand prayer is nothing else but becoming a longing for God. Do you long for God, to be united with Him, to be transformed by His love? Ask the Lord when you awake to enkindle your desire to be about God and His purposes in all that you do. We need time that is set aside for God each day for this to be possible, though.
"Give thanks in all circumstances!" Now we know Paul has lost it. How am I to give thanks in all circumstances? Many of these I don't like - physical or mental suffering, financial difficulties, and a host of others. It seems crazy, but
Paul is correct. Giving thanks in Greek is eucharisteō, which is where we get the word Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus given to us. The Eucharist flows from His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Jesus gives thanks to the Father for Jesus' suffering on our behalf to open to us the gift of eternal life. We, too, can give thanks in all circumstances because of the Eucharist, which points us to eternal life.
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). You are loved, wanted, and chosen for eternal life. Now let's go live like we know that. I am thankful for each of you.
Giving thanks to the Lord for you, Fr. Browning
FATHER BROWNING... THOUGHTS, SCRIPTURE, AND MORE.
NOVEMBER 22 , 2020 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
www.stthomasmorechurch.org
Inside Bishops
Letter
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Thanksgiving
Mass
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In the name of Jesus, we strive to comfort, feed, clothe,
and assist those in need. We serve in person, keeping all
things confidential and preserving dignity.
Please call our answering machine
at 847.628.5170.
Do you feel called to serve?
We meet the second and fourth Tuesday
of each month at 7pm alternating
between St. Laurence and St. Thomas
respectively. For more information,
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Prayer Requests Join us in praying for members of our community who are sick or
ailing. To add or remove a name on our prayer list, please call
the parish office 847.888.1682. To keep our prayer list current,
names will remain on the list for 3 months. After that time, please
contact the parish office to renew names.
All Souls in Purgatory All affected by COVID-19 Brad Abell Jessica Abell Marge Banker Chuck Benson Patty Brillo Gracie Canning Arie Connell Jay Connell Kristine Cusack Dianna Giardino Dominick Girardi Karen Hoffmann Lois Homyak Charles Joseph Joan Knott Maggie Knott Amy Lara Dennis Lisiecki Jr Jennie Lisiecki Julie Longo Robert Matejka Gina McCartney Fran Meek Belinda Mockler Rachel Murdock
Gloria Neitzel Sylvia Nickerson-McAlliste Patty Niemaszyk Fe Ocampo Bob Olson Delphine Ornelas Marian Peterson Deacon Bob Plazewski Trini Prieto Charles Pruter Lutie Regan Diane Schumacher James Shumaker John Schwartz Sonja Smith Rosemary Sobota Helen Stasukaitis Kyle Stasukaitis Susan Stein Mary Ann Vandervalk Isaiah Vergara Carol White David White Louise Wolff Maria Ybarra Joseph Zarcone
With Sympathy
PATRICIA LAIRD DR. MARIUS MOKWE
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Reconciliation: Confessions are heard every Tuesday 5:30pm until all heard, and Saturday 1:00pm until all heard.
Baptism: Children of all ages and adults are welcome to the sacrament of Baptism. Baptism for children is celebrated on the first and third Sundays of each month at 1:00pm. Parents need to be registered members and should be faithful in attending Mass. Participation in a baptismal preparation class is required. Please call Sharon Hall at the parish office to make arrangements. Adults seeking Baptism should contact Linda McEwan at [email protected].
Matrimony: Baptized Catholics are called to be married in the Catholic Church. Arrangements should be made at least six months in advance.
If you were married outside of the Catholic Church and would like to have your marriage blessed, we would be happy to guide you in that process.
Call the parish office to make an appointment with a priest to begin all marriage preparation.
Anointing of the Sick: The anointing of the sick is administered to bring spiritual and physical strength during an illness, for those having surgery, and for those near death. Call the parish office to make arrangements to receive this sacrament.
SACRAMENTS For a more in-depth look at the sacraments,
please visit our parish website
www.stthomasmorechurch.org.
Pastor Reverend Ryan Browning [email protected] www.fatherbrowning.com
Deacons Jack Roder David Deitz
Parish Office - 847.888.1682 Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
School Office - 847.742.3959 www.stmcentral.org
Religious Ed. Office - 847.888.4887
Parish Staff Visit our website for a staff listing www.stthomasmorechurch.org/staff
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Bereavement Ministry Trained volunteers are available to provide spiritual support and comfort to all parishioners mourning a death loss. Please call the parish office at 847.888.1682.
Life Matters Any woman who is pregnant and in need can turn for
help to the pro-life movement. Never feel alone, call
Project Rachel at 800.593.2273 The Life Center at
847.622.1235 or Corbella Clinic at 847.697.0200.
Sunday Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 [1]/1 Cor 15:20-26, 28/Mt 25:31-46 Monday Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 [13b]/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday
Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9 [Rev 15:3b]/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [Rev 19:9a]/Lk 21:20-28 Friday Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2/Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a and 8a [Rev 21:3b]/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab [1 Cor 16:22b] /Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4] /1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37
Espiridion Lorenzo
Enriquez
Nicolas Allan
Enriquez
James Michael
Stephens
Isaiah Kaleb
Vegara
Sick & Homebound If you are unable to come to church and would like to
receive Holy Communion, please call the parish office:
847.888.1682.
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First Reading: As for you, my sheep, thus says the Lord God,
I will judge between one sheep and another,
between rams and goats. (Ez 34:17)
Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing
I shall want. (Ps 23)
Second Reading: For he must reign until he has put all his
enemies under his feet.
The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
(1 Cor 15:25-26)
Gospel: “He will place the sheep on his right
and the goats on his left.
Then the king will say to those on his right,
‘Come, you who are blessed by my
Father.
Inherit the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world.’”
(Mt 25:33-34)
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD.
The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass
© 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy
Corporation. All rights reserved. ©LPi
Thanksgiving Mass Tickets Tickets for 8:30am Mass on Thanksgiving Day will be
available beginning Monday, November 23 at 6:00pm.
To reserve your tickets please visit https://
www.stthomasmorechurch.org/tickets-for-mass
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday the parish
office will be closed on:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
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ALL GIFTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22. This weekend, November 21 and 22, is the last weekend that gifts will be collected by the Sharing Tree to help
those in need in our community. Parishioners can give their gifts of cash, checks and gift cards by mail, online
or by depositing them in the labeled boxes in the Gathering Space. Organizations receiving gifts include:
Contact Kathy at 847.363.8440 or Luann at 847.697.2097 with any questions.
CHILDREN & TEENS UNDER AGE 15 INFANTS MEN & WOMEN
Cash, checks and Walmart gift cards
Make checks payable to:
Elgin Mental Health Center
Write "Volunteer Services" on the
memo line
Donate by mail:
Elgin Mental Health Center
c/o St. Thomas More Church
215 Thomas More Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
No online donations
Donate at church:
Deposit donations in the labeled box
in the Gathering Space.
Donate by mail and online only
Cash, checks, NO GIFT CARDS
Make checks payable to:
Community Crisis Center
Write "Toy Giveaway" on the memo line
Donate by mail:
Attn: Business Manager
Community Crisis Center
P.O. Box 1390
Elgin, IL 60121
Donate online:
https://www.crisiscenter.org/
donation_files/donateonline.asp
Note "Toy Giveaway" in the
Comments box
Donate at church:
No donations accepted at church.
Cash, checks and Walmart gift cards
Make checks payable to:
Corbella Clinic
Donate by mail:
Corbella Clinic
101 E. State Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
Donate online:
CorbellaClinic.org
Use "Donate" tab
Donate at church:
Deposit donations in the labeled box
in the Gathering Space.
We invite you to
experience the
very first Advent
with Joseph
and Mary, as
they await the
birth of their
son, the Savior
of the world. We will ponder what was in their
hearts and minds as they awaited the birth of
Jesus and you will be invited to reflect on and
deepen your own relationship with others.
Join us one of two ways-
In person - Mondays 9:15AM-10:15AM
November 30-December 21 (limited to
first 10 to register)
On Zoom - Mondays 7:00PM-8:00PM
November 30-December 21
There is a $10 fee for materials. Register online at
our website; stthomasmorechurch.org or contact
Sharon Hall at [email protected] or
847.888.1682 x216.
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Mass Intentions for the Week If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, call the parish office
to schedule. The contribution for reserving the intention of a Mass is $10.00.
monday NOV
8:30 am Robert Umlauf, Tullio Umlauf
tuesday NOV
8:30 am John Henn, Jessie Ciffo
wednesday NOV
8:30 am Cathy Schwartz, Thomas McHugh
thursday NOV
8:30 am Ann Bradley (sp. Int.)
Jim & Marian Walsh (sp. Int., 54th Anniversary)
friday NOV
8:30 am Bill Moylan, Jim Aydt
saturday NOV
5:00 pm Bruce Ostdick, William B. Nettleton, Sr.
sunday NOV
8:00 am Arnett Rakowski, Christine Baczek
10:00 am People of STM, Charlotte Greguras
12:00 pm Joan Carroll Davis, Eduardo S. Brillo
Weekend for Nov. 28th & 29th.
PRESIDERS 5:00 pm Fr. Browning 8:00 am Fr. Browning
10:00 am Fr. Linster 12:00 pm Fr. Twenty
Presiders
NOV 22 - NOV 28 FRED SCHNEIDER
NOV 29 - DEC 05 CHARLOTTE & CYNTHIA
WEISHAAR
NOV 29TH BULLETIN DEC 6TH BULLETIN
Materials Due:
November 09, 2020
Materials Due:
November 23, 2020
Bulletin Deadlines
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Masses are limited to 120 people.
Confessions are Tuesday at 5:30 pm
and Saturday at 1:00 pm in the church.
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