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MASS INTENTIONS:
Sat. Jan 6 5:00 p.m. Peter Fransway
Sun. Jan 7 8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of Richard VanDrunen Family
10:00 a.m. For the People of St Thomas More
Mon. Jan 8 7:00 a.m. Special Intentions
Tue. Jan 9 7:00 a.m. Joseph Werner
Wed. Jan 10 7:00 a.m. Anna Donnermeyer
Thurs. Jan 11 7:00 a.m. John & Bette Toppins
8:40 a.m. Day School Mass—Chris Ott
Fri Jan 12 7:00 a.m. Fr Gerald Falk
Sat. Jan 13 5:00 p.m. Jill Schmidt
Sun. Jan 14 8:00 a.m. For the People of St Thomas More
10:00 a.m. Rosemary Schuh
ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH Appleton, WI The Epiphany of the Lord January 7, 2018
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PRAY FOR THE DECEASED:
Notice the order of events in the Magi’s visit. First, they
knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented
Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before
we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God
may be asking us to share!
6:40 a.m. - Morning Prayer: Monday through Friday
BIBLE READINGS FOR NEXT WEEK:
Monday, January 8 Is 42:1-4,6-7 Ps 29:1a,2,3ac-4,3b,9b-10 Mk 1:7-11
Tuesday, January 9 1 Sm 1:9-20 1 Sm 2:1,4-8 Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday, January 10 1 Sm 3:1-10,19-20 Ps 40:2-5,7-10 Mk 1:29-39
Thursday, January 11 1 Sm 4:1-11 Ps 44:10-11,14-15,25-26 Mk 1:40-45
Friday, January 12 1 Sm 8:4-7,10-22a Ps 89:16-19 Mk 2:1-12
Saturday, January 13 1 Sm 9:1-4,17-19;10:1a Ps 19:8-10,15 Mk 2:13-17
BIBLE READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, January 14, 2018
1 Sm 3:3b-10,19 Ps 40:2,4,7-10 1 Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20 Jn 1:35-42
Through baptism we have been joined to the Lord who calls us to be his disciples. How well do we listen to his voice? How willing are we to do his will?
SPONSOR OF
THE WEEK
This week the sanctuary light
up near the tabernacle is burning
for Melvin “Sam” Bartelt
PRAYER LINE REQUESTS Carol at 749-1072 or
Mary at 734-6202
Rosary Join us in praying the rosary. All are welcome to join in prayer. We will be
meeting every Wednesday after 7 am Mass.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Stewardship Loose Cash Total
YTD: Budget $489,343 $12,624 $501,967
Actual $453,627 $13,253 $466,879
Variance ($35,716) $629
Week Ending
12/31/2017 $23,764 $680 $24,444
STM MEETINGS Parishioners are welcome at meetings.
THIS WEEK: January 8-12
Tue, Jan 9 - PVSC - Board Room - 6:30 p.m. Thur, Jan 11 - Pastoral Care Comm - Board Room - 1 p.m.
NEXT WEEK: January 15-19
Mon, Jan 15 - Hearts & Hands - Board Room - 6:30 p.m. Tue, Jan 16 - Parish Pastoral Council - Brd Room - 6:30 p.m.
PRAY FOR THE SICK: Anna Donnermeyer Fr Gerald Falk Joyce Maiorano
IMPORTANT NOTICE As of January 1, 2018 we began a NEW LIST for
people who are sick and want prayers. If you know of someone who is sick that you wish to
post on the ‘Pray For the Sick’ list, you need their permission to post their name on the list.
Call the Parish Office at 739-7758 if you want
someone’s name to be published.
Welcome to Our New Parishioners *Joel & Jennifer Blattner, Lillian, Wyatt, Audrey *Brian & Rachael Hodgkiss, Gemma, Zoe *Daniel Calmes *George & Michele Malinski *Tim & Carlarae Day *Robert & Sandra Schmit *Bryce Schowalter & Katie Haeberle *Shirley Bittorf (Welcome back!) *Christopher Triolo, Anthony, Corey, Zackary, Joseph (Welcome back!) *Jake & Sarah Vande Hey, Brooke, Lydia, Natalie
Reflecting on Sunday’s Readings
Due to their format changes we will
no longer be running our two page
Sunday readings & reflection.
If you would like to see the mass
readings, please go to www.usccb.org
and click on the calendar date you
want to read.
January 13 & 14 - 2nd Sunday in
Ordinary Time 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
AV Michael Matzek Cameron Severson Connor Simon
Altar Server Rachel Lawrence Caiti Simon
Haley Bengston Noah Donnermeyer
Violet Hyde Ava Leyden
Children's Liturgy of the Word Nicole Raudabaugh - Leader K-2
Cathy Leyden - Leader 3-5
Cross & Gift Bearer Curt & Jennifer Simon Bill & Renee Brock HS Confirmation
Greeter Doug & Kathleen Besaw Lou & Betty Mauthe
Bill & Renee Brock Jenny Gilbert, Linda Gleason Dave & Mary Tesch
Lector--Adult Deb Sawin Kim Lesperance
Bob Ebben Barb Sprenger Bill Haasl
Sacristan Bev Hoffman & Cindy Mentzel Kyle & Dawn Severson Char Zeier
Usher
Roy Conrad Brian Conrad Daniel Hoff Gene Lanser Andy Van Stratten
Robin Adamski Dave & Deb Boden Merle Brimmer Mike Choudoir Maria Guzman
Norm Coenen John Curtis Alan Laux Lee Planert Dave Tesch
Cantor Community Choral
Musician Christina Hanson
Disciples Reveal Christ
“Epiphany” means “to reveal.” At Christmas, the Messiah
Jesus was revealed to the shepherds, who were Jewish. On
this day we celebrate that Jesus Christ is revealed as the
savior of all nations and peoples (represented by the Magi).
The star the Magi followed, represents the Light of Christ.
As disciples, we are called to be the Light of Christ right
now to those around us and those with whom we come in
contact.
Finally, these visitors worshiped the Lord. We, too, can
worship His holiness & His kingship with our love & respect
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Need some motivation to get your financial life in order? On
average, individuals or families who complete Dave Ramsey’s
Financial Peace University pay off $5,300 in debt & save
$2,700 in three months. That’s an $8,000 change in position in
only ninety days! Sound too good to be true? Why not come
check it out? Financial Peace University begins at St. Thomas
More Parish on Monday, January 8 from 6:30–8 pm & extends
through Monday, March 5. To sign up for the class, enter our
course’s unique link (www.fpu.com/1050403) in your Internet
browser, complete the registration form, and order the materials
you’ll need. If you have any questions, contact Bob Ebben at
[email protected]. It’s time to harness the power of the great-
est wealth-building tool you possess...your income!
Adult Opportunities Tuesdays, beginning on Jan 9 at 7:45 am –
The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn book study
with DVD’s & discussion. All are welcome.
Contact Anita with questions.
Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30-7:30 pm-New
season of Alpha begins at STM. We start with
dinner, watch DVD together & have great discussions.
Contact Anita to sign up today.
Contact Anita at [email protected] or 739-8172 ext 5
Considering your middle school options?
Don’t miss Xavier Middle School’s parent & student Preview
Night on January 17 from 6:30-8 pm. Take a tour, attend
break out sessions, learn about WEB mentoring & see what
opportunities are in store for your future 5th-8th grade student,
including: STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engi-
neering, Arts, Mathematics), Service, World Language, Athlet-
ics & Co-Curriculars. No RSVP required. More info is availa-
ble at [email protected] or 735-9380.
Join Us! Celebrate with us on January 27 at the Radisson Paper Valley as we
host Xavier Catholic School Sys-tem’s largest single-event fundraiser. We cordially invite
you to attend, to volunteer, or both. For ticket registration or to sign up as a volunteer, visit XCS.ejoinme.org/
Celebrate2018. We hope to see you there!
Parents/grandparents & care givers are invited to join us
with children ages 2-5 for our FREE Songs, Stories, and
Fun! Programs coming up on Jan. 10 at Xavier Elementary
McDonald St & Jan. 19 at Xavier Elementary Marquette
St. Programs begin at 9 am. Miss Sandy will lead our young
guests in an assortment of storytime, fingerplay, puppets &
more! Younger sibs are welcome! These programs are availa-
ble monthly during the school year. Reservations requested but
not required. More information is available at 735-9380.
Get ready to build your child’s academic & faith-based future!
Mark your calendars to join us at Xavier High School for Fresh-
man Registration Nights on Jan. 29 or 30. The curriculum
will be described, course selection advice will be provided &
families will be able to select courses for the 18-19 school year.
Info on scholarship & financial opportunities will be available.
The programs will begin in the Xavier theatre at 7 pm. We look
forward to welcoming members of our Class of 2022!
St. Vincent de Paul is looking for artificial Christmas Tree dona-
tions to restock for Christmas 2018! Please box or bag all pieces
of the tree together. Proceeds from the items sold in the store
help people in need in our community. The donation center is
located at 1924 College Ave. Donation hours are Sunday 10AM-
2PM, Monday-Friday 8AM-6PM, and Saturday 8AM-4PM.
Catholic Daughters—The first meeting of the year will be a
Mass of Anointing of the Sick at 1 pm on Monday, January 8, at
St. Pius X Church, in the first floor meeting room.
After Mass there will be refreshments & a meet-
ing, followed by a talk on Grief Counseling by
Gloria Koth & Tina Poppy. Guests are welcome.
Questions, call Rosemary at 734-2806.