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Browsing the 2020 archive of Parish News

Resumption of Masses at St. Thomas More

Posted by Katie Schneider on 7/29/20

Bishop Zinkula has directed that churches in the Diocese of Davenport may begin opening with qualifications for safety met. Daily Mass at St. Thomas More has resumed and will continue on Tuesdays through Fridays each week at 9:00 AM. During Mass everyone must wear face protection. Initially, seating will ... Read More »

Message from Social Justice Commission

Posted by Katie Schneider on 7/13/20

Tithing Grant Disbursement:   Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, your Social Justice Commission will be donating all tithing grant funds (not including our bi-annual allocations) to COVID relief locally, nationally and internationally.  If you have a COVID-relief organization you would like us to consider, please email roudabush.cecilia@gmail.com by July 20th (include ... Read More »

Mission Appeal

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/26/20

Please take a look at this mission appeal video and offer your generous support. 

Mission Appeal Message

Checks can be sent to the parish office with "Mission Appeal" in the memo line.

St. Thomas More Building a Bridge Group

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/08/20

The parishioners of St. Thomas More Parish in this photo offer a display of support for our LGBT brothers and sisters during Pride Month in a manner that is consistent with our Catholic faith. We affirm the teaching from the Catechism of the Catholic Church which states that LGBT ... Read More »

PRIESTHOOD AND TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE ORDINATIONS

Posted by Katie Schneider on 6/01/20

As we support our seminarians and pray for those to be ordained, an opportunity is available for us to virtually participate in this year's ordination masses on the Diocese of Davenport Facebook page on Saturday, June 6th. Andrew Rauenbuehler will be ordained to the diaconate at 10 am, and ... Read More »

Gentle Reminder from Cemetery Personnel

Posted by Judy Duncan on 6/01/20

GENTLE REMINDER

All in-ground decorations need to be removed two weeks after Memorial Day.   Any in-ground decorations remaining will be removed by Cemetery personnel.

Thank you for your cooperation.   

Pastoral Council Election Update

Posted by Judy Duncan on 5/29/20

Given the special circumstances this year with COVID-19, and with the approval of Father Chuck, as well as, in accordance with other parishes in the Davenport Diocese, the Pastoral Council voted to reappoint eligible Pastoral Council members finishing their first term who were interested in continuing and appointed new ... Read More »

Celebrating Ten Years of Stephen Ministry at St. Thomas More

Posted by Judy Duncan on 5/18/20

Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020, marks ten years of Stephen Ministry.  St. Thomas More is grateful for the 38 trained parishioners who have given of their time to visit with, pray for, and support 70 care receivers and a number of homebound parishioners.

Stephen Ministry offers confidential, one-to-one Christian ... Read More »

Happy Mother's Day from Regina

Posted by Judy Duncan on 5/06/20

Regina wishes all the mothers, grandmothers and caregivers of children a blessed day.  Children are our greatest joy and your influences continue to be shared with these young people. A mother’s love is unmatched, unfading, and unconditional.   

Happy Mother's Day to all.

 

“I have no greater joy than to ... Read More »

May 1-Renewal of the Consecration of the United States of America to the Blessed Mother

Posted by Judy Duncan on 5/01/20

Please click here to pray the renewal of the consecration of our country to the Blessed Mother