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January 24, 2021 Bulletin Click on image for Fr. Williams’ Weekly Message Dear People of the More, One of the lessons that we have to accept in life is that of the continuing possibility of redemption for every person. We serve a God who will give us what we choose (Sirach 15:15-17). However, we have to remember that there does not exist a point at which the Lord will choose to refuse our repentance. The readings this weekend remind us of this between Jonah and Paul. He always for- gives those who ask for it, which means that there is never a darkness so thick that the light cannot penetrate it. And when we embrace the light, we see in the Gospel how each of our destinies are fulfilled in Christ. In Christ, Fr. Williams WELCOME TO SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH JANUARY 24, 2021 3RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Mass Schedule Saturday : 4:30 P.M. Sunday: 9:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M. &* 5:00 P.M. * When classes are in session only Daily Mass: Mondays 8:30 P.M. Tuesdays 5:30 P.M. Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. Thursdays 5:30 P.M. Fridays NO MASS Please contact our Parish Office for any changes in the Daily Mass schedule. Reconciliation (Confessions) ~ Saturdays, 3:30– 4:20 P.M. ~ 30 Minutes prior to all Masses ~ By Appointment Adoration: Monday -Friday 8:30 -9:30 A.M. Wednesdays: 8:30 A.M. –5:30 P.M. Our bulletin is formatted so that all the images and blue links allow you to click on them to connect directly. The Catholic Student Chapel and Center at the University of South Carolina 1610 Greene Street • Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803.799.5870 • Fax: 803.765.0800 Sacraments and Liturgy Facebook Live Sacraments Mass time Baptism: Baptismal preparation will be held on the last Sat- urday of each month from 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. Register in 9am & 11am Sundays advance with Deacon Steve Brown. St. Thomas More USC Confirmation In the event of reaching capacity in the church, we have TVs installed in the upstairs rooms of the High School: Contact Deacon Steve Brown. center, where the live stream will be available to College or Older: Contact Father Williams. accommodate overflow.. Matrimony / Matrimony Preparation Communion: Those viewing from the center are asked to come to the outside of the chapel door Our Diocese requires instruction and preparation for the Sac- following the recitation of the “Lamb of God”. Dea- rament of Matrimony begin at least eight months before the con will be there for you to receive the Eucharist. wedding. Please contact Father Williams directly. Ushers will be on hand to assist and maintain room Communion for the Sick in the Parish Contact Fr. Williams capacity at an appropriate number. or our Office, and we will make arrangements. After reaching capacity inside the center - we All Staff contact information is found on the last page. ask that parishioners spread throughout the first and second floors or porch/patio and stream from their personal devices until time for Communion. Mass Schedule & Intentions Mon., Jan. 25 Mass 5:30 PM Available Second Tues., Jan. 26 Mass: 5:30 PM Available Collection Wed., Jan. 27 Mary Maude & this Mass 5:30 PM John Jackson Thurs., Jan. 28 weekend Mass: 5:30 PM Available Fri., Jan. 29 NO MASS Mass Intentions for January 23 –24 2021 Sat., Jan. 30 SATURDAY Mass:4:30 PM Mike & Mary Kay 4:30 P.M. Mike & Mary Kay Palyok Palyok Sun., Jan. 31 SUNDAY 9:00 A.M. People of STM Mass: 9:00 AM People of STM 11:00 A.M. Available Mass:11:00 AM Available 5:00 P.M. USC Students & Faculty Mass: 5:00 PM USC Students & Faculty Please direct all Mass Intention requests to Pam Scott, or call the office. Campus Ministry https://groupme.com/ join_group/55065668/dhfDz4ae [email protected] Music Ministry Please support STM Music Scholars by sponsoring a scholar. You can sponsor a month ($200), a semester ($800) or any increment you would like to share. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Mark your calendars! Please join us on the first Wednesday of every month* at 7 p.m. for our monthly Zoom meetings. Until it is deemed safe to gather in close groups once again, we are going to get creative! In our meetings we will pray, rehearse, discuss, and chat. We look forward to seeing musicians and singers (both returning and new!) as Donna is unable to be present due to doctor’s orders. Click HERE to follow the link that will take you to the Zoom meeting sign in. Do you have a favorite song? Be sure to email Donna to request that song that connects you better to worship! If you have any questions or want to know more about how to get involved, contact our Music Director, Dr. Donna Schaffer: [email protected]. Young adults, ages 22– 35! We’d love you to be a part of our Young Adults group! We meet on Tuesdays from 6:30– 7:30 PM (Skype). If you have any questions contact: Pravin Bosco at [email protected] Parish Life January Events for This week we celebrate the feast of one of the most influ- Respect Life Month ential medieval Catholic think- ers of Aristotelian philosophy, Scholasticism and the ensuing University system of educa- tion: St Thomas Aquinas, O.P.. A search in FORMED.ORG of “Pints with Aquinas “ will take you to 9 different podcasts hosted by Matt Fradd, ranging from 16 minutes to 1 hour 6 minutes Remember that formed.org has a large selection of Advent and Christ- mas offerings. Enter this code for access CF6G3P https://watch.formed.org/pints-with-aquinas-podcast For the more adventurous, you might download Peter Kreeft’s book “Practical Theology: Spiritual direction from St Thomas Aquinas.” This book includes a breakdown by Kreeft of the modern understanding of Aquinas. Pray for the protection of human life! The USCCB's9 Days for Life novena begins Thursday, January 21, leading up to and concluding on the day of the March for Life, Friday, January 29. Click on image to learn more. Prayer Request List Add your name or intention HERE to be added to our NEW prayer list. Submissions will be listed in the bulletin for two weeks. You must resubmit your request after two weeks in order for it to re- main active on the list. March for Life is going above and beyond to Repose of the soul of Barb Sanfilipo. make sure virtual access to the 2021 March for Life is especially exciting and interactive! Patrick Greenwood of Cardinal Newman School a full recovery from Click on image to follow link. Covid! Parish Life Click HERE to submit your questions St. Peter's Catholic School - Job Listings Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom Teacher (2021-2022) Requirements: BA in Elementary or Early Childhood Education; practicing Catholic; strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriate knowledge of child development and classroom management; proficient with Instructional technology. A valid SC teaching certification is required; an applicant who does not have this credential will be required to obtain one within the time period prescribed by the Diocese of Charleston. Applicants should submit their resume to the principal, Mrs. Aubrey Wall, via email to [email protected] or mail to 1035 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. After School Program Caretaker St. Peter’s Catholic School provides an After School childcare program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. This extended care program is offered from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. each full academic day. Students have homework time and snack time. Additional time is spent building friendships with fellow stu- dents, playing games, and playing outside (weather permitting). Duties include: supervising students, helping with homework, monitoring snack inventory, and occasional front office duty from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Requirements: At least 6 months of experience working with children; strong written and verbal communication skills; appropriate knowledge of child development and classroom management; background screenings in ac- cordance with Diocesan policy. Applicants should submit their resume to the principal, Mrs. Aubrey Wall, via email to [email protected] or mail to 1035 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. Quali- fied applicants will be contacted for an interview. Parish Life In his Apostolic Letter "Patris corde" ("With a Father's Heart"), Pope Francis has proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph from Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021. Parish Life STM COLLECTION REPORT JANUARY 17, 2021 Weekly Offertory: $7,791.50 YTD Offertory: $146,600.34 Weekly Needed: $ 4,906.06 YTD Needed: $142,275.74 Catholic Student Center Fall COVID Click Here Rules to enroll in online We here at the Catholic Student Center are excited to have giving or to access everyone back on campus, and look forward to having eve- ryone around! Please find below safety measures that will your account be in place to fall in line with Campus wide regulations and keep students, staff, and parishioners healthy. PARISH STAFF • Masks are required inside the center. Exceptions to this are those who have health risks that prohibit their use, small children, those eating, and those who find Father Rhett Williams –Administrator themselves alone studying or alone for some other reason. E-mail: [email protected] • Extra masks, wipes, and hand sanitizer will be placed around the center for all to use Deacon Stephen Brown - Religious Education • Please do your best to keep appropriate distance as E-mail: [email protected] you move about the center Donna Schaffer, D.M.A.
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