Gun Violence & Human Life

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/21/22

The Catholic Church consistently calls for the protection of all life.  Recent mass shootings are a most pressing life issue on which all in society must act — elected leaders and citizens alike.  Each of us also needs to search our souls for ways we can do more to ... Read More »

Update from Social Justice Commission

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/21/22

Your Social Justice Commission would like to express their ever-lasting gratitude to the parishioners of STM for your gifts to our Afghani brothers and sisters in Cedar Rapids!  We made 16 trips to the Catherine McCauley Center with home goods, furniture, beds, and bicycles!  The last 20 of 220 ... Read More »

Announcements for June 19th, 2022

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/19/22

-This coming Wednesday June 22nd, is the feast day of our parish patron, St. Thomas More.  Father Chuck will be back between weekend weddings and will celebrate a special 6:00 p.m. Mass on Wednesday. Please join us and pray for our parish.

-Next Sunday, June 26, our Knights of ... Read More »

Announcements for June 12th 2022

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/10/22

-Please join us for a Juneteenth Prayer Service this Tuesday, June 14th at 6:00 p.m. here at St. Thomas More. The Social Justice Commission’s Racial Equity Initiative is sponsoring the event which will include prayer, music, and an opportunity to taste ethnic foods. Please join us in prayer and fellowship.

-Our Stephen ... Read More »

Habitat for Humanity Work Day Planned for Saturday-June 25th

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/06/22

Help a family realize their dream of a home of their own.  Sign up to work by contacting the Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator, Leda Rouse at 319-519-6120 or leda@iowavalleyhabitat.org.  Identify yourself as working with the St. Thomas More Group.  If you are unable to work June 25th, put ... Read More »

Announcements for June 5th, 2022

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/02/22

-Clergy of the Diocese of Davenport will be meeting this week for the annual June Institute. There will be no daily masses until Friday morning. Please pray for your priests and deacons and for vocations.

-The Social Justice Commission’s Racial Equity Initiative is sponsoring a Juneteenth prayer service on ... Read More »