CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE

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Commission

Church and Family Life Chairperson: Judy Frits - jfrits@yahoo.com

Building a stronger parish through food, fellowship and fun.

We plan activities throughout the year to develop a sense of community within the parish. 

Please consider joining this Commission to help us fulfill our mission.  

Church Life/Family Life meets the third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM at St. Thomas More. 

All activities are open to anyone to attend or volunteer.

Church Life/Family Life activities:

• 50+ Fellowship Group - A group that meets the first Friday of the month. There is fellowship through conversation and activities as identified by group members.
• Camping Weekend - Enjoy a weekend of camping with fellow parishioners filled with activities, games and a Saturday potluck meal.
• Catholic Mothers of Young Children - A multi-parish group for women supporting each other through the joys and challenges of raising young children. The group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month to pray, connect, and grow in faith together.
• Coffee & Donuts - Provided after the 8:30 & 11 am Sunday masses. Volunteers are always needed to be hosts. 
• Euchre/Game Night - Occurs approximately four-six times/year. Held after Saturday 5:15 pm mass in lower level with potluck meal followed by cards/games. Fee to play euchre is $2.50 a person. No fee for games.
• Needle Arts Ministry - Meets on Saturday intermittently throughout the year from 3:30-5 pm. They provide “Prayer Shawls” given to recipients of the Anointing of Sick sacrament and Baptism Bibs for the newest members welcomed into God’s family.
• Funeral Luncheons - Assist families with planning, providing food and serving a meal after a funeral service.
• Meals from the Heart - A ministry providing meals for members of our church family who have a personal or family crisis.
• Young Adult Ministry (YAM) - For young adults, ages 21-39, looking for a place to grow in faith, build friendships, and make a difference.
• A Taste of St. Thomas More - An afternoon of food and activities sharing and celebrating the diversity of our parish community
• Ash Wednesday Soup Supper - Begin the Lenten season by preparing warm soups and breads on Ash Wednesday morning and serving after the evening Mass to fellow parishioners & families, friends and visitors.
• Christmas Caroling at Lantern Park Specialty Care - Visit and share songs during December with residents.
• May Baskets at Lantern Park Specialty Care - Create and deliver May Day gift baskets for the residents around May 1st.
• Special Receptions - New Parishioner Meal, Farewell Receptions and more as needed. Needs are requested via email and Sign-Up Genius.
• Parish Photo Directory - A resource in getting to know our parish community. Volunteers will be needed to help with scheduling and check-in at photo sessions.