Parish News
Announcements for August 13th & 14th
Posted by Katie Schneider on 8/12/22
-Don't forget to register your K-8th grade child for RE classes. Instructions and a calendar are available in the gathering space. Registration deadline is Aug. 31. Classes start Sept. 11, 12 &14.
-We still have a need for catechists in in K-8 religious education program. We are especially ... Read More »
Announcements for August 7th, 2022
Posted by Katie Schneider on 8/07/22
-We are resuming the opportunity to receive both the Body and the Blood of Christ at mass starting this weekend. A cup will be on both sides of the altar in between the two communion lines. If you wish to receive from the cup, approach the minister; respond Amen ... Read More »
Help to Eastern Kentucky
Posted by Katie Schneider on 8/01/22
Our St. Thomas More Knights of Columbus are asking for your help in assisting the people of Eastern Kentucky, so badly affected by recent flooding. Dee and Beth Goldman plan to drive to Hazard, KY where they previously lived, to take supplies to those who are suffering. They ... Read More »
Catholic Daughters Mum Sale
Posted by Katie Schneider on 8/01/22
The Catholic Daughters of Americas Court Craigie #94 is selling mums this fall. Orders must be received by August 19th and picked up on September 12th at St. Thomas More Church between 4:00-7:0 PM. There will be an easy drive through option available. Mums are $35 each for a ... Read More »
Announcements for July 2nd and 3rd
Posted by Katie Schneider on 7/01/22
-St Thomas More will host the area-wide mass for Independence Day. Please join us Monday, the 4th of July, for mass at 9:00 AM here in our church.
Announcements for June 25/26
Posted by Katie Schneider on 7/01/22
-We call your attention to the bulletin insert this weekend which contains a Catholic response to gun violence in our country. A petition that asks our congressional leaders to support legislation for safeguards against mass shootings is on a table in the Gathering Space. Please consider adding your signature ... Read More »
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 »