Parish News
Welcome Angela Goodwin!
Posted by Katie Schneider on 8/01/23
Help us welcome Angie Goodwin to the staff at St. Thomas More! Angie will join us in her new role as Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Communication full time in October.
Angie was raised on a small farm south of Wellman, Iowa and was previously the Marketing and ... Read More »
Tithing Grant Applications for the August 2023 Grant Cycle
Posted by Katie Schneider on 7/06/23
The Social Justice Commission at St. Thomas More allocates tithing grants twice a year, inFebruary and August. The money for tithing comes from the church’s tithing grant budget,proceeds from Fair Trade sales, and occasionally grants from Rice Bowl donations. When youpurchase Fair Trade products you are giving twice. You ... Read More »
Announcements for April 1st, 2023
Posted by Katie Schneider on 4/01/23
-Healing the Wounds of the Heart is an invitation to share and learn from each other's journey of grief and loss. This small group discussion will be held on April 15, Saturday from 8 am to 12noon. -Because of the inclement weather on Friday, the Stations of the Cross ... Read More »
Announcements for February 25th 2023
Posted by Katie Schneider on 2/27/23
- Since the Lenten Season is a time for praying, fasting and giving. The St. Thomas More Social Justice Commission is sponsoring a giving project based on the Corporal Works of Mercy. Giving tags for each of the Corporal Works of Mercy are displayed on 3 crosses in the ... Read More »
Announcements for February 19th, 2023
Posted by Katie Schneider on 2/19/23
-Lent begins this Wednesday. Ash Wednesday masses are at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Annual ASH Wednesday No-Meat Soup Supper will take place after the 6 p.m. mass. Free will donations will be collected for the St. Thomas More Discretionary Fund for those in need.
- It’s Mardi ... Read More »
Announcements for February 4th & 5th 2023
Posted by Katie Schneider on 2/04/23
-Do you want to learn more about the Jewish faith? Would you like to learn how we as Catholics can be more supportive of our Jewish brothers and sisters? Join us next Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. on the church lower level for a conversation between Rabbi Esther ... Read More »
Announcements for January 15th 2023
Posted by Katie Schneider on 1/14/23
--The STM Knights of Columbus are hosting a Spaghetti Supper on Saturday January 28, 2023 from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the church lower level. We will be serving homemade vegetarian and meat spaghetti sauce, spaghetti, dessert and beverage. A free will donation is asked which will go to fund the free lunch program ... Read More »
Announcements for December 4th 2022
Posted by Katie Schneider on 12/03/22
-This Thursday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be held at 9:00 am and at 6:00 pm on Thursday. -The annual collection for Christmas decorations for church takes place this weekend. A basket is located in the Gathering Space ... Read More »
Dinner, Movie & Conversation with local Public Defender Spencer Roudabush
Posted by Katie Schneider on 11/17/22
Join other STM parishioners for dinner, a movie and conversation on Saturday, November 19 after 5:15 mass. The STM Anti-Racism commission will show “JustUs", a documentary about the need for criminal justice reform in Iowa, followed by a discussion led by Spencer Roudabush, an Iowa Public Defender. Dinner will ... Read More »
Announcements for October 29th & 30th 2022
Posted by Katie Schneider on 10/27/22
-This Tuesday, November 1st, is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 9:00 am and 6:00 p.m. -In preparation for All Soul’s Day on Tuesday, you are invited to write the names of your deceased loved ones in the Book of Remembrance which ... Read More »