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February 2, 2020
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Readings for the Week of February 2, 2020
Sunday Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22-32 Monday Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr; Saint Ansgar, Bishop 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 ; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3; Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd; Mk 6:7-13
Friday Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47 and 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16
A Note From Our Pastor
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
We the Christian Community of St. Thomas More, in an atmosphere of hospitality, are dedicated to
proclaiming the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ through excellence in worship,
education, and service to others.
We believe that the nurturing of the community Around the Eucharistic Table is extended.
Through gatherings which further strengthen and support us. We shall pursue this mission faithfully through the power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts
and talents of our members.
THE GIFT OF LIFE
Two weeks ago we were reminded that 47 years ago on January 22, 1973, abortion became legal. Since then, 70+ million unborn lives have been destroyed. Presently, a million and a half abortions are performed each year in the United States. This is a terrible tragedy for our nation.
This reality is an opportunity for Christians to do some reflecting and then join together in prayer to effect a change of heart in this nation which in so many ways continues to devalue the sacred gift of human life. Your commitment to, and support of, life affirming solutions to our country’s social challenges is very important. Pray too, for the mothers and fathers of unborn children, that with the help of their families and others who care, they overcome their fears or indifference and choose to protect and nurture the life they have brought about.
MICHIGAN VALUES LIFE INITIATIVE
Recently the Michigan Catholic Conference announced that on December 23, 2019, petitions with the signatures of 379,418 citizens were submitted to the Secretary of State to ban the dismemberment abortion procedure in our state. Catholic parishes (including St. Thomas More) were pivotal in gathering signatures to end this brutal practice. If you took the time to add your signature to the petition, I thank you for your witness to life.
Have a faith-filled week and lets remember each other in prayer.
Msgr. Tom Rice
“Souper Bowl of Caring” Capuchin Soup Kitchen
The St. Thomas More Youth Group has partnered up with the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit in order to raise money for their “Souper Bowl of Caring.” Over 40 million Americans are living with food insecurity every day. Since 1990, Souper Bowl of Caring has generated over 153 million in cash and food donations.
This Super Bowl Weekend, February 1 & 2, the STM Youth Group will be in the Gathering Area after each Mass with Soup Pots to help raise money for this worthy cause. With your help, we know we can continue to feed those in need and grow the mission of the Souper Bowl of Caring!
Thank you for your kindness in supporting the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in
their mission to feed our hungry!
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PRAY FOR THE SICK
PRAY FOR THE DECEASED
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of:
† Mary Ann Carroll—mother of James Carroll † Chris Crocker
† Herbert Foos—father of Brian Foos † Timothy McCloskey—brother of Michael McCloskey
† Msgr. John F. Schweder † Kaneisha Williams
“Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.”
Rosanne Bishop Maurine Brennan
Cindy Byrne Mildred Hannigan
Nancy Levarsky Arthur Miller
Leonard Noppenberger Karson Otto
Ben Riss Elaine Rosen
Carol Simmons Kasia Stach
Helen Walczak Mary B. Whiting Mark Widawski
Prayer Requests
THIS WEEK’S EUCHARIST INTENTIONS
Saturday February 1 4:30p Tom Jensen—Special Intention Michael VanLoon—Special Intention
Sunday February 2 7:30a Bob Spence Sylvester Surowka—14th Anniversary Marilyn Tess and Family In Thanksgiving-Light in the Darkness Prayer Ministry bearing much fruit
9:30a Larry Jeris—Birthday Remembrance Linda Kurtz William McPhail—90th Birthday
11:30a Jim Dunleavy Mr. Abe Kincannon—Special Intention
Tuesday February 4 9:00a The Jeziorski Family—Special Intention
Wednesday February 5 9:00a Jerry & Emily Calkins—Special Intention Veronica Chick—5th Anniversary
Thursday February 6 9:00a John Santora—25th Anniversary Gail (Jensen) Steinhauer
Saturday February 8 4:30p Tom Jensen—Special Intention Michael VanLoon—Special Intention
Sunday February 9 7:30a For the People of St. Thomas More
9:30a Bela Balaz—36th Anniversary Anne Bielman Kathleen Dwyer—3rd Anniversary Joseph Nagy—35th Anniversary
11:30a For the Lonely and Forgotten
Major Matthew Altomari SSgt. Cory Borders Lt. Andrew Boschert Major Phil Brule Sgt. Maj. Patrick Corcoran Capt. Joel Cortright ENS Michael Dwyer Capt. Chip Evans Spc. Evan K. Fowler 2nd Lt. Theresa Corsentino SSgt. Daniel F. Jamison M1st Class Megan Jamison
Lt. Christopher Mitek OS2 Emily Muhlenbeck Airman 1st Class Calen Nido Senior Airman Grant Pensa LTjg. Bradley Pienta Capt. Nick Pollock Pfc. Jack Steinhauer Sgt. Kyle Stout Capt. Ben VanHorrick Spc. Carl Voag LTJG. Adam Weisgerber
PRAY FOR THE MILITARY
St. Thomas More Intercessory Prayer Service Wednesday, February 19
7:00 pm
Please join us to pray for intentions submitted by our parish members and for your own personal intentions.
Heather Matschikowski and Bryan Winnega-2nd
Please keep this couple in your prayers as they prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage.
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MINISTERS FOR MASS—FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME—FEBRUARY 8 & 9
MASS TIME 4:30 PM Saturday 7:30 AM Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday 11:30 AM Sunday
CELEBRANT DEACON
Msgr. Tom Rice Don Baross
Fr. Dennet Jung Michael Stach
Msgr. Tom rice Michael Stach
Fr. Bob Spezia Don Baross
COMMENTATOR Emma Kotwick Chuck Moss Jack Withrow Cindy Hansen
LECTOR Phil Kotwick Tom Catalano Dan Parente Chris Mann
SERVERS Susie Klein Miriam Krueger
Jim Schultz Pat Schultz
Isela Mulcahy Noah Tanguay
Alessandra Lee Marcus Lee Hudson Mclaine
USHERS Carol Glowacki Jim Hager Don McKay Cary Sheremet Ernesto Tuazon
John Gielniak Dan Hayden Tom Hemak Mike Morrison Frank Sikorski Ron Wlosinski
Norm Cicone Jim Duhart Gerry Gostomski George Halter Andy Olson Jim Ward Greg Wise
Zach Azzam Ted Craig Marvin Olane Mark Parent Mike Tauscher
MASS COORD. Carol Glowacki Larry Jeziorski Mary Ann Hannigan Tom Calnen
RECEPTIONIST Anne McAtee NOT FILLED Nancy White Judith Parrott
Worship
Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence
will increase His divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship and
friendship with Him.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be on Thursday, February 6
beginning after the 9:00 am Mass and ending
with Benediction at 12 Noon.
We need to make sure that at least two adorers are present while the Blessed Sacrament is exposed. Please sign up at the information
counter for a time slot so that we can assure that at least two individuals are with Jesus
throughout the time of exposition.
What is a Mass Intention?
Before the beginning of each Mass, we hear, “We are asked to remember in our prayers…” followed by one or more names. Why do we do this?
These are individuals for whom the Mass is being offered because someone requested it. Mass can be requested for someone living or dead, either ourselves or others. We can and should intercede with our personal prayers, but since the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life,” the Mass possesses a power beyond our personal prayers, uniting our prayers with those of the whole Church.
Typically, when someone requests a Mass intention, he or she includes an offering as well, although it is not required. Some refer to this as “paying” for a Mass but should not be viewed as buying grace. (That’s the sin of “simony”). Instead, we make a free-will offering to help defray costs of the things necessary for Mass (like altar bread, wine, candles, and altar linens). More importantly, our gift allows us to participate in the sacrifice by offering something to help make the Mass possible.
Anyone can request a Mass intention either with the weekend receptionist or the parish office. It is a beautiful part of our Catholic faith that has been with us since the early church.
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THE FIRST OF THE MONTH COLLECTION St. Vincent de Paul—February 8 & 9
This month only, the First of the Month Collection will be next weekend, February 8 & 9
Thank you for your generosity and support in helping those in need
In our Parish
Conversation with Catholic men… Join the discussion!
Monday, February 3 @ 7:00pm Church Conference Room
(Sacristy Hallway as you enter the Sanctuary)
FIRST TUESDAY COFFEE February 4
Join us in the Social Hall following the 9:00am Mass for coffee, treats, and conversation
with your fellow parishioners.
The STM Book Club's selection for February is Forty Autumns: a Family's Story of Courage and Survival on Both Sides of the Berlin Wall by Nina Willner. This is a memoir of a family split by the Berlin wall for forty years before being reunited when East and West Germany were joined.
Please join us Tuesday, 2/18 at 10AM in Room 2 for the discussion.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, February 3 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level II, 4:30p The MEN of STM, 7p Education Commission, 7p
Tuesday, February 4 First Tuesday Coffee, 9:30a Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, 6p Bible Study, The Creed, 7p
Wednesday, February 5 Walking with Purpose, 7p
Thursday, February 6 Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30a-Noon Hand Bell Rehearsal, 10a Walking with Purpose, 10a Evangelization Committee, 7p Choir Rehearsal, 7:30p
Sunday, February 9 Coffee and Conversation after all Masses Faith Formation Classes, 8:15a, 10:15a, 6:15p Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level I, 8:15a, 9:30a Bible Study, 7p Youth Group, Offsite, 7p
ANNIVERSARY MASS
Are you celebrating a significant Wedding Anniversary this year –
1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 50+?
Please join us on Sunday, February 16th at the 11:30 AM Mass. You and your spouse will receive a blessing at Mass and your anniversary years will be recognized. After Mass there will be a light reception in the Social Hall to honor your years of commitment.
RSVP by February 12th - either sign up in the Gathering Area (form on Information Counter) or call the parish office. We need your names and your years of marriage.
Hearts A-Flutter Senior Lunch
Join us on Wednesday, February 19th at Noon for the monthly Senior Lunch. Bring Valentines to share!
Please RSVP by Monday, February 17th.
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Faith Formation
FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE Feb 2—8:15 and 10:15 am classes only, No evening
classes. (Super Bowl Sunday) Feb 9 and 10 —All classes resume Feb 16 and 17—No classes (Mid-Winter Break) Feb 23 and 24 —All classes resume
The Education Commission is comprised of parishioners who assists, promotes and supports other parishioners in their
spiritual and catechetical growth. They help with developing and evaluating programs that address all aspects of education and evangelization, in cooperation with the parish staff. We are in need of a few members. If you are interested please contact the chairperson, Andrea Foley at [email protected].
ST. THOMAS MORE YOUTH GROUP INVITING ALL
9TH THROUGH 12TH GRADERS
2/2: No Meeting (Super Bowl Sunday)
2/9: Laser Tag Offsite 7-8:30 pm 2/16: No Meeting ( Mid-Winter Break)
2/23: Regular Session, 7:00 – 8:15pm in the Social Hall
STM
Middle School Service Project
Join us to help feed the hungry
PB&J SANDWICH DAY Where: St. Thomas More Social Hall
When: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Time: 9:00—11:30 am
Our Middle School Faith Formation students are sponsoring a PB&J Sandwich day. The students will assemble sandwiches which will then be distributed to the hungry via Sister Judie’s Outreach, a Catholic Charities organization.
Please help support our young people as they work to support those less fortunate in our community by donating supplies and offering prayers of encouragement for this service project. We need your help: parishioners are asked for donations of peanut butter, jelly, and sandwich bags. Middle School students participating are asked to bring a loaf of bread. Our goal is to provide as many sandwiches as possible. Please drop off these items to the Faith Formation Office. Helping hands are also welcome.
RSVP to [email protected] by February 13.
What We Learned this Week in Our Faith Formation Classes
This past week, the children learned about five Kingdom of God parables. A parable is a short story told by Jesus to reveal a secret (mystery), and can be found in the Bible. The Kingdom of God is never clearly defined, instead Jesus uses images and stories about ordinary people doing ordinary things.
In the first three parables of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32), the Yeast/Leaven (Matthew 13:33), and the Seed of Grain (Mark 4:26-29), something great comes out of something very small. There is a power in the seed, the yeast and in the grain that allows it to become so much more than what it started out to be. The parable of the Seed of Grain teaches God’s Kingdom is always growing, starting as a small grain that grows into an ear, and then into a stalk, and then multiplying into a field of many stalks: from something very small comes something great. The children may come to relate it to Jesus coming to us as a helpless baby though he is Lord, who conquers death. After each parable is shared with the children they are allowed to ponder God’s work in themselves and in the world. The last two parables, the Parable of the Precious Pearl (Matthew 13:45-46), and the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44) encourage awe and focuses on the joy of finding something so precious it is worth selling all we have to possess it. The Parable of the Hidden Treasure teaches the Kingdom of God is of great value. It is God’s gift freely given to humanity, and cannot be earned. It is the source of unimaginable joy. It is wonderfully valuable, it is worth selling all we have to possess it. The power of God is present and at work building up the Kingdom of God in us and all around us. It is life itself: the mystery of transformation and growth from small beginnings to large outcomes. It is priceless and given to us by God, and it invites a wholehearted response from us.
7th and 8th Grade continue on their spiritual journey of preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep all of the faith formation children and their families in your prayers, especially those who will be receiving the Sacrament of First Reconciliation in a couple of weeks.
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St. Thomas More Bulletin Sponsor of the Week
Wells Fargo Advisors Jeffrey P. Forche
(See their ad on the back cover of the bulletin)
Thanks to the advertisers the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the Parish. We ask parishioners to please support the businesses that advertise in our bulletin.
In our Parish
Gallup Poll Revisited
For the month of February, we are highlighting the Christian Service Commissions and their response to the Action Items from the Gallup Poll meeting. The Group discerned the findings of the survey and developed
many good ideas that became Parish Action Items. The Action Items were presented to the commission. Here is how the commission is addressing their action items. An article for March will discuss the Evangelization Committee’s response to the Gallup Poll meeting.
This month the items for the Worship Commission were as follows:
More Information on Christian Service Commission – UTG ME16 2.3 Information about the commission is publicized in the charity work the commission oversees: Giving Tree, Thanksgiving Collection, SVdP, Jail Ministry, and Morse Elementary School, to name a few.
Initiate Stephen’s Ministry UTG ME15- 1.5 Currently in discussion.
Speaker’s Bureau for the 50+ which includes topics that support them as they age in place – UTG ME15 2.2 Speakers are planned as we have begun a monthly senior lunch.
Jail and Outreach Ministry
The February request from JOM is for men’s and women’s long underwear, both tops and bottoms. Sizes Large-3XL are needed.
The collection bin for these donations is in the gathering area, near the Social Hall.
As always, thank you so much for your generosity. STM parishioners are the best!
SAVE THE DATE
Ministry Appreciation Dinner
Saturday, March 7th
Watch the bulletin for further information!
Forgetting Your Weekly Envelope?
If you find it a hassle to remember your weekly offertory envelope when attending Mass? Consider going electronic. It’s quick and easy to sign up for electronic donations. Simply access the St. Thomas More website (www.stthomasmoretroy.org). On the HOME page scroll down to DONATE HANDS. Click on the box and you will be taken to the page to sign up for electronic giving. You can have your contribution withdrawn from your checking account OR use a credit card. Donations can be set up to automatically withdraw weekly, bi-weekly, monthly – you choose what is convenient. No more worrying about the envelope. If you feel out of place not putting something in the basket – there are reusable donation cards at the front desk. Take and put in the basket. Remember to call the parish office and cancel you envelopes- saving the parish money in mailing and printing costs!
Thank you to all those that have already signed up for electronic giving or give directly from your bank – we appreciate your continued support to St. Thomas More Parish.
Did you borrow an Umbrella?
We are missing several of our courtesy umbrellas from the Gathering Area. Perhaps you needed to borrow one on a rainy day after Mass, and forgot to bring it back. Our supply is running low. Please check to see if you have a STM umbrella so we can continue to have them at our doors on those rainy days. Thank you!
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Stewardship TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE
Unleash the Gospel EVANGELIZATION
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord by John Hannigan
Today’s Gospel recounts a remarkable episode when Jesus was 40 days old. At a time appointed in the Law, “Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord” at the Temple and offer sacrifice (Luke 2:22-24). They came to participate in a public liturgy. What’s remarkable are the reactions of Simeon and Anna when they encounter Jesus. Inspired by the Holy Spirit (2:25-26), Simeon recognizes the infant is the Messiah, the promised Savior. Simeon prays, “my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel” (2:20-32). The prophetess Anna also recognizes who Jesus is and immediately begins to call people’s attention to Christ: “Coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem” (2:38). That is evangelization, and even Mary and Joseph “were amazed”!
Perhaps more remarkable about the Presentation is that it happened at all. In Jewish Law, the sacrifice was for purification of the mother, but why would the Lord need to be “consecrated to the Lord” like other first-born sons (Ex 2:2, 12-13)? He is the Lord, the Son of God. The answer lies in the Temple, which was very important to Jesus. His family went there every year to worship with the community of believers. Once He even stayed behind in His “Father’s house” (Luke 2:39-52). A week before His Passion, He rode as Priest, Prophet and King up to the Temple to cleanse it of the money changers. At the instant He died on the Cross, the curtain to the Temple’s Holy of Holies was torn from top to bottom. Jesus comes into a sacred worship space to fulfill the Law, to a place He sanctifies by His presence.
Today, Jesus is presented to us in His Body and Blood in the Mass, to fulfill and sanctify worship in our parish church. We present our children to be consecrated by Baptism into His Body, the Church. We bring our young children to Mass each Sunday and invite our older children to join us in the public liturgy. At the end of Mass, after we encounter our Lord in the Eucharist, like Anna, we are sent to proclaim to all we meet, by the way we live our lives, the Kingdom of salvation, the new Temple Christ raised up in 3 days (John 4:20-24). That’s remarkable. That’s amazing.
Questions? Comments? [email protected]
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, when Mary and Joseph brought their infant Son to the Temple in obedience to the laws of their Jewish faith. This is a beautiful, and in many ways, mysterious feast — and one that is filled with lessons for a stewardship way of life.
Our Gospel passage from Luke, recounting the details of the Presentation, teaches us a stewardship lesson through the example of St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother, the “Holy Parents.” Even knowing their Son was God, they still carefully observed the faith practices of their day bringing him to the temple “to present Him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord.” Later in the passage we read that, “When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to their own town of Nazareth.” The Holy Parents were good stewards of their child, teaching Him to live in obedience to the practices of their faith from His infancy and throughout His “growing up” years.
Those of us entrusted with the care of children — whether our own children, godchildren, nieces, and nephews, grandchildren, or students — have a vital role to play in the faith formation of these young ones. We, like the Holy Parents, must steward these children well, forming them in the faith by both instruction and example throughout their lives.
What a privilege and high calling we have as Christian stewards. Let us take these stewardship lessons to heart and present our gifts and our young ones joyfully to the Lord.
Jesus our Light and salvation is here.
He brings with him cleansing, consoling, and communing.
He also compels a choice.
Choose him now, run to him, he is here and he is calling!
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For Your Interest
St. Catherine of Siena Academy Open House, February 2, 1-3 p.m.
Visit us this winter to experience SCA firsthand! Come learn how we advance the mission of Catholic education both academically and spiritually through challenging course-work, daily Mass, community service, and an extensive ex-tracurricular program. Learn more before you go at www.saintcatherineacademy.org.
Reclaim the Lord’s day for faith and family in 2020! With this weekly guide from the Archdiocese of Detroit, families can honor the year’s 52 Sundays in their own homes through such engaging activities as reading the Gospels, learning about our
“extended family” of saints, and spending time together in the kitchen. 52 Sundays is a dynamic guide to help you and your family reclaim the Lord's Day with prayer, activities, food, and more! It offers simple and insightful ways for your family to spend time together each Sunday learning more about the Catholic faith and having fun while you’re at it. Visit 52Sundays.com to learn more and to sign up for weekly email reminders.
Your gifts to the Catholic Services Appeal support formation of families through the ministry of the Department of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship. To learn more about this and other CSA-supported ministries, visit aod.org.
Stewardship Thoughts Presentation of the Lord
The Scripture readings today speak of God’s promise to send a Savior to mankind. The prophet Malachi compares God’s messenger to refined precious metals. In the Letter to the Hebrews, the author explains how Jesus came to help not angels, but the descendants of Abraham. In the long form of St. Luke’s Gospel, the evangelist tells the story of Mary and Joseph taking the baby Jesus to the Temple. In accordance with the law, He is consecrated to the Lord. Simeon, a holy man, and Anna, a prophetess, are in the presence of the infant Jesus and witness the fulfillment of the ancient prophecies. As Paschal stewards, we strive to build a personal relationship with Christ and, in turn, be docile to His will. May this feast day move us, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to embrace Christ and, in a spirit of evangelization, do His work in our acts of stewardship with our parish communion. To discern your gifts, take the St. Austin Spiritual Gifts Inventory at www.staustin.org/spiritual-gifts-inventory.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES A PILGRIMAGE OF PRAYER
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 ASSUMPTION GROTTO CATHOLIC CHURCH
13770 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, MI 48205 Lighted Secure Parking-Handicapped Accessible
Assumption Grotto in Detroit will hold a special Day of Prayer on Tuesday, February 11th, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes. A full day of religious activities is planned from 7am to 4pm including Masses at 7:30am & Noon, Confession before both Masses, Public Rosaries, Veneration of St. Bernadette Relic after both Masses, 3pm Stations of the Cross, Guided Tours of the Cemetery & Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes (replica of original in France) at 10:30am & 2pm. Catered full course meal in gymnasium 1-4pm (reservations not required). Religious Gift Store with extensive selection of items including Lourdes water from France (donation). For a complete schedule and/or more information, including the preparatory nine day Novena of Masses, please visit www.prayerpilgrimages.com or call (313) 372-0762.
PASTORAL STAFF Monsignor Thomas G. Rice, Pastor
248-647-2222 x. 1111
Weekend Mass Assistance Fr. Robert Spezia
Deacon Don Baross 248-647-2222 x. 8888
WORSHIP and CHRISTIAN SERVICE Deacon Michael Stach, Pastoral Associate
248-647-2222 x. 5555 [email protected]
MUSIC MINISTRY
Brian Foos, Director 248 -647-2222 x. 4444
PARISH OFFICE Lois Sokolowski, Business Manager
248-647-2222 x. 7777 [email protected]
Kathy Strong, Parish Secretary/Bulletin
248-647-2222 x. 3311
Eva Ashor, Bookkeeper 248-647-2222 x. 3333
FAITH FORMATION Josylin Mateus, Director
248-647-4680 [email protected]
Angela Seba, Secretary 248-647-4680
Sandi Gardner, Section Head 248-647-4680
Patrick O’Brien, Youth Minister [email protected]
SOCIAL MEDIA
Debbie Knauss, Website and Facebook [email protected]
MAINTENANCE
Ben Olar Pete Whiting
248 -647-2222 x. 4422
St. Thomas More Parish Directory 4580 Adams Rd., Troy, MI 48098
PARISH OFFICES: 248-647-2222
FAX: 248-647-8192 FAITH FORMATION: 248-647-4680
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:00 pm
[email protected] www.stthomasmoretroy.org
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 9:00 a.m. - Rosary before Mass
Holy Days: 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday at 3:00 p.m.