SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - St. Thomas More Church

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, March 9
2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30
7:00 a.m. Denis Leblond
8:45 a.m. Kevin Spreng
TUESDAY, March 10
Dn 3:25,34-43; Mt 18:21-35
7:00 a.m. William Harris
8:45 a.m. Brett Weber
5:30 p.m. John Piontkowski
WEDNESDAY, March 11
Dt 4:1,5-9; Mt 5:17-19
7:00 a.m. Carleen Buenaflor
8:45 a.m. Brett Weber
5:30 p.m. Jerald Sarsero
THURSDAY, March 12
Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23
7:00 a.m. Elizabeth Korpics
8:45 a.m. Brett Weber
5:30 p.m. Keith Miller
FRIDAY, March 13
Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34
7:00 a.m. Joe and Frances Horvath
8:45 a.m. Enida Del Valle
SATURDAY, March 14
Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14
8:00 a.m. Ralph Farha
5:30 p.m. George Spillane
7:30 p.m. Marian Ferguson
SUNDAY, March 15
2 Chr 36:14-16,19-23; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
7:30 a.m. Evelyn Thren
9:00 a.m. Brett Weber
10:30 a.m. Patricia Topper
12:15 p.m. Michael Stamatakos
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
STM FAMILY BREAKFAST
Sunday, March 22, 8 AM - Noon - Family Center
Eggs, bacon, fruit, sausage, cereal and more
All 1st graders and kindergarten students
from all schools eat FREE!
Sponsored and hosted by the Men of St. Thomas
"For by grace you have been
saved through faith, and this is
not from you, it is the gift of
God."
- Ephesians 2:8
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
MARCH 14-15
5:30 p.m. Caitlin and Danny Scialla, Jessica Davis, Ryan
Walczak
7:30 p.m. Derek Basta, Velika D'Souza, Luke and Tim
Creighton
7:30 a.m. Emily and Sam Vaughan, Connor O'Neill, Abby
Lienhard
9:00 a.m. Sam and Elizabeth Ulicny, Rocco Rozzi, Rosemary
Vinod
10:30 a.m. Emily and Paul Spann, Johanna Lettera, Christopher
Pez
12:15 p.m. Kelsie Baus, Miles Wagner, Seamus McGee,
Andrew DiPietro
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
MARCH 14-15
5:30 p.m. Kelly Waters, Keith Reynolds, Mary Anne Johnson
7:30 p.m. Alane Lynch
7:30 a.m. Robin Miller
9:00 a.m. Mike Lanyi, Bob Donatelli, John Monahan, Jim
Anthony
10:30 a.m. Alane Lynch, Mike Adelizzi, Jane DeMelfy, Bill
Gerrity
12:15 p.m. Nick Sacco, Greg Ehrlacher, Janet Janda
LECTOR SCHEDULE
MARCH 14-15
5:30 p.m. Jack Michaelis, Kathleen Malek
7:30 p.m. Bruce and Jackie Wynocker
7:30 a.m. Andrew Hoffman, Jeanette Malik
9:00 a.m. Dottie and Joe Crago
10:30 a.m. Chris Pez, Chris DeJohn
12:15 p.m. Jorne and Teara Gilbert
This schedule is posted as a courtesy. Please remember that
the deadline for bulletin items is several days before it is
actually being read. Some changes to the schedule may not
have been available when the bulletin went to print.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Grades K-6: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m.-Mar.8,15,22,29
Grades 7-8: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m. - Mar.15,29
Grades 7-8: Mondays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. - Mar. 9, 23.
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Please welcome into our Parish Family Carly Marie
Durand, Rowan Michael Hoxie, Gabrielle Patricia Johns,
Johanna Alma Lombana, Cameryn Cerco McKittrick and
Loughlin Grace Monahan. We congratulate their parents.
LENTEN CALENDAR
Fri., Mar. 13: Stations of the Cross, 7:30 p.m., Church. (A
simple meal will be served in the Family Center from 6:007:15 p.m. before Stations. Everyone welcome.)
Daily Masses: Tues., Wed., Thurs., at 7:00, 8:45 and 5:30
p.m.; Mon. and Fri., 7:00 and 8:45 a.m. - all in the Church.
Confessions: Sat., Mar. 7, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and after 7:30 p.m.
Mass. Church.
Rice Bowl Meal: WEEK FOUR: Broccoli Cheese Soup,
Captain's Wafers, Citrus Sections OR Grilled Cheese and
Tomato Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread, Banana and
Orange Sections.
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For Jesus' sake
For their nuke
Read: Luke 16:9-12
MARCH 8.2015
PRIME TIME NEWS
We invite anyone over the age of 55 to join Prime Time. We
meet the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM in the
Family Center. Dues are $5 per year.
Thurs., Mar. 12 - First meeting in 2015 at 1:30 p.m., FC.
Wed., Mar. 18 - Hollywood Casino Trip. Cost $22. Rebate
$30 slot play, $5 food. Leaves STM 10:00 a.m.
Tues. & Wed., Mar. 31-Apr. 1 - Atlantic City. Sold Out!
Bus leaves STM at 9:00 a.m.
Wed., Apr. 15 - Mt. Airy. Cost $20. Rebate, $20 slot play,
$10 food. Bus leaves STM 10:30 a.m.
Wed., May 6 - LiGreci, "Legends in Music" entertainment.
One hour open bar, served meal, beer/wine. Cost $78. Bus
leaves STM 8:45 a.m.
Tues. June 2 - Sight and Sound for "Joseph" / Shady Maple.
Cost $86. Bus leaves STM at 10:00 a.m.
Wed., June 24 - Mohegan Sun. Cost $22. Rebate $25 slot play,
$5 food. Bus leaves STM at 10:30 a.m.
Please note: Take photo ID on all casino trips and must be
21 years of age. On all our bus trips your check is your
reservation and will be handled in that order. If you need
to cancel, you are responsible for filling your reservation.
We will try to assist you if we have a waiting list. Call
Marie Ormanoski, 610-965-9960.
STM BIBLICAL STUDIES
Mar. 12: Faith Sharing Group following 8:45 a.m. Mass in
the Church Library.
Mar. 13: Men's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m., Disciple's Room.
Mar. 15: Sunday Morning Bible Study, 8:30 a.m. in school
conference room. For more info please see parish website.
5 Week Lenten Prayer Retreat - Based on the spiritual
exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, journey with Jesus through
this unique prayer retreat. Meets Saturday mornings
beginning March 14. For more info or to register, contact
Bonnie Sell or Jared Rabold at the Parish Center. Space is
limited. Deadline to register is March 9.
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"CAMP OUT" in the Convent
COME AND BRING A FRIEND!
What? A Women's Retreat...Rebuild My Church
with St. Francis and Pope Francis
When? March 13 and 14, 2015
4:30 p.m. Friday until 6:00 p.m. Saturday
(with option of departure on Sunday AM)
Where? Bernardine Franciscan Sisters
Motherhouse Convent
460 St. Bernardine St., Reading, PA 19067
Why? To refresh your spirit, to pray, reflect, share,
have fun and discover how your life can help
rebuild the Church of today.
Cost:
Free will offering (optional)
Reserve your place by contacting Sister Madonna Harvath,
OSF, 610-952-5053 or osfmadonna@aol.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR STM
PARISHIONERS AND FAMILY
MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING
IN THE ARMED FORCES
"We live in the land of the free
because of the brave."
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WOMEN'S GUILD NEWS
This Thursday, March 12, is the Basket Bingo! (Flyers
on tables in church.) Ques., contact Melissa Stahley at
mstahley@rcn.com. Watch this space for upcoming
details on the Women's Guild Easter Ham Fundraiser!
LENTEN PIEROGIE SALE BENEFITS STM GALA
Please complete the order form found in last week's
bulletin and on the tables in Church to order freshlymade potato and cheese pierogies for $7.00 per dozen
and return to the school or rectory, along with your
check made payable to STM Gala, no later than Wed.,
Mar. 11. Orders will be available for pick-up on
Thurs., Mar. 19 in the Family Center, from 3:00-6:30
p.m. only! Please contact Peg Wakestein at 484-8665184, with any questions related to this fundraiser.
STM GALA COMMITTEE
Is seeking a connection/donation for a villa or hotel in
Italy to be used as a Live Auction item in the "From
Siena to Sicily Gala" on April 18, 2015. If you would
like to make a donation to the Live or Silent Gala Auction,
please contact Lisa Seed, 610-462-3617 or
stmgala2015@gmail.com
SMALL GROUP RETREAT
Join us Thurs., April 16, as we begin a 10 week smallgroup retreat that delves into the simplicity and grandeur
of Consoling spirituality. This retreat is based on Ignatian
spirituality and developed by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, in
Consoling the Heart of Jesus. You will gain new insights
into how you can console Jesus: learn the keys to the great
sanctity of the saints and blessed like Therese of Lisieux,
Faustina Kowalska and Mother Teresa; and have all the
tools you'll need to "become a saint, a great saint, and
quickly." Meetings will be held weekly in the Parish
Center Marian Room, every Thursday from 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. Please contact Christine Adelizzi, 610-7090551 or Margaret Timm, 610-395-5165 for more info and
to register. Registration deadline is March 13.
TRIDENT SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB
If you are interested in joining Trident members this
summer, please contact Tracy Hodrick at
membership@tridentswimtennis.com for more info.
"Faith does not come from striving; it comes
from surrender."
STM TRIPS
Mar. 28 - Broadway shows, "The King and I" with Kelli
O'Hara, $144. All others Sold Out!
May 16 - "Finding Neverland," about Peter Pan, $120.
July 1 - Phillies Fireworks, $55
Aug. 22 - Yankees, $120.
For all trips above, contact Lori at 610-674-4374 or 484-9510440, email johara2179@aol.com, Checks should be made out
to St. Thomas More Church and mailed to Lori O'Hara, 323
Tamarack Dr., Allentown, PA 18104. More info on St. Thomas
More website under stmchurchallentown.org. Open to all parishioners and their guests.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
On Monday, March 9, 7:00-7:45 p.m., please come to the
Disciple's Room for The Christian Life: "What do the
needs of society have to do with you and what you want?"
Dr. Brennan Pursell will lead the discussion of #1878-1896
in the Catechism. For the podcast, go to the parish website
click on "Adult Formation," then select " Catechism Podcasts" from the dropdown menu.
R.C.I.A.
What role does your conscience play in the decisions you
make? How do the Ten Commandments still guide God's
people? How does Jesus fulfill the law? Fr. James will address Moral Issues this Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the
Parish Center STM Room.
HAVE A HEART NEWS
OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH at Carrabba's on Mar. 11 at
12:30. Reservations, call Anna Winka, 610-395-7242.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS, Wed., Mar. 18, 6:30 p.m. at
the Family Center. Pot Luck Supper. Call Nancy Hrabal 610395-5660 for reservations.
MOST MEN'S DAY OF RECOLLECTION
Sat., Mar. 14, 12-4:30 PM - Disciple's Room
"Understanding God's Justice and Mercy"
Presented by Mr. Rick Lanciano,
Deacon Jared Zambelli and Fr. Richard James
All men of the parish are welcome!
Info & Registration, please contact
Eric Marsh, 610-737-4020 or ericml@ptd.net
Holy Father's Missionary Prayer Intention for March:
"That the unique contribution of women to the lift of the
Church may be recognized always."
ST. THOMAS MORE BANQUET FACILITY
Let us help you customize your special event
Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties,
Corporate Events
FOR INFO CALL
Gwyn Baker 610-217-0840
or email www.stmweddings.com
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NO YOUTH NIGHT IN MARCH!
ANNUAL YOUTH RETREAT- MAR. 20-22. Open to
all H.S. students, grades 9th-12th, Blue Mountain Christian
Retreat Center, New Ringgold, PA. Cost $85. For more
info please see youth ministry website to download forms
or email Abbie at abbie@stmchurchallentown.org
CYO SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION
Spring sports being offered are Boys 7 and 8 Grade Baseball, Grade 5-8 Track and Field, Co-ed Volleyball
Grade 5-12. Registration will remain open until March 15.
Online registration is located on the school website at
www.stmschoolpa.com Please visit the Diocese of Allentown website at http://www.allentowndiocese.org/youthand-young adults/cyo/ for description of sports. Questions,
contact Ann Vaughan at: yaughan_ann@yahoo.com
ATTENTION FAMILIES!
Save the date for Faith Alive: The Family Fully Alive,
on Sunday, March 22. Come as a family and enjoy two
hours complete with faith-filled, activities, a guest speaker,
and a family meal. The event is being hosted by the Diocese of Allentown and will be held at St. Joseph the
Worker in Orefield from 4-6 p.m. Registration cost is
$10/family includes dinner and activities for the entire family. Go to www.allentowndiocese.org/faithalive, Oyyam@allentowndiocese.org or call 610-289-8900x221 for
more info or registration materials.
POSITION OPEN
Hope UCC is currently seeking applicants for the position
of Director of the Nursery School. The Director will lead
a talented team of teachers who are dedicated to early education of children ages 2-5 years. This is a part-time position with an expected start date of May 1, 2015, or as negotiated. Questions about requirement qualifications and resumes should be forwarded to Valerie Cipoletti, Co-chair,
Search Committee via email at val@rccassoc.com.
STM BOY SCOUT TROOP 439 WILL STILL BE COLLECTING CANNED SOUPS FOR THE SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK UNTIL PALM SUNDAY, MARCH
29. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
46TH PARISH RETREAT
Please pray for all those from our parish
who will be on retreat beginning on Fri.,
Mar. 13 and ending on Sun., Mar. 15.
PLEASE USE MORE BREAD CERTIFICATES
AND SUPPORT OUR BULLETIN ADVERTISERS.
THERE WILL BE NO BLOOD PRESSURE
SCREENING IN MARCH!