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Browsing the 2020 archive of Parish News

Pope Francis invites world to pray the rosary at 3pm today

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/19/20

Pop Francis has invited the world to pray the rosary today, Thursday, March 19th (Feast of Saint Joseph) at 3pm local time.  You are invited to join parishioner Meliza Wise to participate on the internet:

 

Topic: Meliza Wise's Personal Meeting Room

Click here to join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ... Read More »

COVID-19 Virus Update

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/18/20

please click here to read the latest statement from the Diocese of Davenport

Special Statement-Johnson County Parishes 3-12-20

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/15/20

SPECIAL STATEMENT: Johnson County Parishes – 3/12/20 Given that most of the cases of COVID-19 in Iowa are in Johnson County, and that the number of reported positive tests is increasing, at the order of the Bishop, the parishes and schools in Johnson County are to move immediately to ... Read More »

mini-retreat cancelled

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/14/20

This year's St. Thomas More's 2020 Mini-Retreat "How God Makes a Difference in Our Lives" on April 4, 2020 ***HAS BEEN CANCELLED***

Statement from the Bishop

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/13/20

Because of COVID-19 cases in our area, Bishop Zinkula has dispensed Johnson County Catholics from the obligation to attend Mass until further notice. Our weekend Masses will be held as usual at St. Thomas More. Please use your best judgement about what is best for your health and the ... Read More »

Fish Fry Cancelled

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/13/20

The Fish Fry scheduled for tonight (March 13) has been cancelled.

Diocese of Davenport Message on Virus

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/08/20

The paragraph below from the Diocese of Davenport was read at all Masses this past weekend:

 

You have heard of the COVID-19 virus in the news.  Most people (80%) who become ill have mild flu symptoms.  We need to do what we can to protect the people who ... Read More »

Young Adult Ministry "Theology On Tap"

Posted by Judy Duncan on 3/04/20

The St. Thomas More Young Adult Ministry will meet Saturday, March 14th for a Theology on Tap Event at ReUnion Brewery in Coralville at 6:30PM. The topic of discussion is "Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching" featuring parishioners and Social Justice Ministry members Ms. Kim Spading and Dr. Tom Novak.

Lenten Mini Retreat

Posted by Judy Duncan on 2/27/20

Save the date! St. Thomas More's 2020 Mini-Retreat "How God Makes a Difference in Our Lives" will be held Saturday, April 4th from 8:45 a.m. to noon.  Six STM parishioners will be our featured speakers: Sam Aitchison, Michelle Gehl, Dale Jackson, Gale Kolbet, Lee Mickey, and Scott Stevens. Find out ... Read More »

New Parish App

Posted by Judy Duncan on 2/25/20

Make sure to download our new free Parish App on your iphone or android! Go to your phone's "app" store and type in "parish app" to search for it on your phone. Select "WeConnect Parish App". Choose "get" then "open". Once you open the app, choose "St. Thomas More ... Read More »