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JUNE 25, 2017

ST. THOMAS MORE 2045 18th Street Corpus Christi, TX 78411 SAT., June 24—The Nativity of St. Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Phone: (361) 888-9308 6:00 p.m. Father’s Day Novena SUN., June 25—Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jer 20:10-13; Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33 Pastor 9:00 a.m. For All Parishioners Rev. Tomasz Kozub 10:30 a.m. Wallace Luffman (Gail Boynton) 12:00 p.m. Father’s Day Novena [email protected] With summer vacations being planned, MON., June 26—Sts. John & Paul

Gn 12:1-9; Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22; Mt 7:1-5 consider Online Giving for your church Secretary 12:05 p.m. Father’s Day Novena tithing. Adrienne Cavazos TUES., June 27—St. , Bishop [email protected] Gn 13:2, 5-18; Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Online Giving FAQs

NO Mass Music Ministers WED., June 28—St. , Bishop What are the advantages of Online Giving? Charles Vasquez Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 7:15-20 Vigil: Acts 3:1 It makes it easy to fulfill stewardship -10; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 commitments, even when you are unable to attend Eli Gonzalez 12:05 p.m. Father’s Day Novena church. You never have to bring cash or checks to THURS., June 29—Sts. Peter & Paul, Apostles Religious Education Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt church. Giving electronically also helps the church 16:13-19 save money and plan its budget! Sandra McCutchon [email protected] 12:05 p.m. Patricia Bowden (Montoya Family) How are my contributions automatically deducted FRI., June 30—The First of the Holy Roman Church from my account? Youth Minister Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Mt 8:1-4 12:05 p.m. Vickie Gilley—Birthday (Michelle Gilley) Once you create your account, the contribution Christine Niño-Rodriguez SAT., July 1—St. Junipero Serra, Priest amount you specify will automatically be [email protected] Gn 18:1-15; Lk 1:46-47, 48-49, 50 and 53, 54-55; Mt 8:5-17 transferred from your bank account to the church’s 6:00 p.m. Danyela Hec (Aloysa LeMaire) RCIA Coordinator bank account. SUN., July 2—Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Eric Rivera 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt When will my contribution be deducted from my [email protected] 10:37-42 account? 9:00 a.m. Benito Mendoza, Jr (Alma & Manuel Carrales) Alter Server Coordinator Your electronic contribution will be debited on the 10:30 a.m. For All Parishioners date you specify. Veronica Molina 12:00 p.m. Patrick VanGeem—Birthday (Edger & Sandra [email protected] VanGeem) If I do not write checks, how do I keep my

Baptism Class checkbook balance straight? Since your contribution is made at a pre- By appointment only, please Sanctuary Candle established time, you simply record it in your check call the office to schedule. The Church Sanctuary candle has weeks register on the appropriate date. Electronic Bulletin/Website available. If you would like to have the contributions are recorded for you on your bank candle burning for the intention of a loved Bulletin & Website E-Mail: statement as well as your online reports. [email protected] one, a birthday or anniversary, please call Bulletin Deadline: 10 a.m. Monday the Church Office. Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution? CHURCH OFFICE HOURS June 18th—June 24th Your bank statement provides an itemized list of Monday, Wednesday, Friday For all those on summer vacations, that they electronic transactions as well as your online 9 a.m.—1 p.m. have safe travels. Thursday reports. 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 2:00-5:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays Can I put different amounts in offerings and have Phone: (361) 888-9308 all of them withdrawn at different times? Fax: (361) 888-6119 Stewardship of Treasure You can set up to contribute to different offerings

Website: Sunday Collection 6/18 $ 3,157.39 at different times; however, you will have to do www.stthomasmorecc.org OnLine Giving $ 1,680.00 each one separately. You will receive a receipt for email: [email protected] each one. Total $ 4,837.39 SACRAMENT OF Feed the Homeless $ 804.00 What if I change bank accounts? RECONCILIATION SECOND/SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Simply login and update your account information. SATURDAY, 5:15—5:45 p.m. July 2—Peter’s Pence What if I try Online Giving and don’t like it? MASS SCHEDULE You can cancel your authorization by deleting your Daily credit card and/or bank account information along Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. with your donation dates. 12:05 p.m. ADORATION OF THE NO MASS on Tuesday BLESSED SACRAMENT & How do I sign up for Online Giving? Saturday Vigil—6:00 p.m., 1. Visit our parish website at Sunday—9:00 & 10:30 a.m. & DIVINE MERCY www.stthomasmorecc.org 12:00 p.m. Adoration begins after the 12:05 2. Click on the Online Giving link p.m. Mass every Wednesday ROSARY 3. Click on the Create New Account link with the Divine Mercy is recited Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 11:35 a.m. at 3:00 p.m. and Benediction at It’s that simple! 8:00 p.m. Good News Reflection 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, June 25, 2017 SUNDAY, JUNE 25 Be bold with your good news! 8:30 a.m. Rosary Masses 9 am, 10:30 a.m. & 12 pm MONDAY, JUNE 26 Think of a time when you were in 11:35 a.m. Rosary darkness: a sin, for example, or when 12:05 p.m. Mass you felt abandoned by God or your TUESDAY, JUNE 27 prayers seemed dry and your spiritual PARISH OFFICES CLOSED NO MASS gifts seemed covered over. What did Jesus say to you at that time (perhaps WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 through scripture or friends or a homily at Mass)? What did his whisperings tell 11:35 a.m. Rosary you? His words and his guidance were good news for you! 12:05 p.m. Mass 1:00 p.m. Adoration In this Sunday's reading, Jesus says: "What I say to you in the darkness, 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy 8:00 p.m. Benediction speak in the light." THURSDAY, JUNE 29 11:35 a.m. Rosary He's calling you and commissioning you and empowering you, through his Holy 12:05 p.m. Mass Spirit, to share your good news with others, so that they can hear him in their FRIDAY, JUNE 30 11:35 a.m. Rosary

darkness. Proclaim it boldly and visibly so that those who want to hear it will stop 12:05 p.m. Mass TWELFTH SUNDAY TWELFTH INORDINARY TIME and listen. Do not be afraid to openly share how Jesus has been working in your SATURDAY, JULY 1 life and how he's helped you grow or heal or turn away from sin. 5:15 p.m. Reconciliation 6:00 p.m. Vigil Yes, when we're this bold, some people ridicule us and reject us, like how was treated in the first reading. But the Lord is with you, too, as "a Download our Parish mighty champion," and your persecutors will eventually stumble and fail. Jesus APP to your smart tells us to "fear no one." God takes good care of us. phone or tablet from

your Apple Store or Jesus acknowledges those who acknowledge him. In other words, when we're Google Play. Sign up for insulted or persecuted for our faith, God holds us and comforts us. It's his opinion notifications to keep up to date with of us that matters anyway, and no one else's. Listen to him. In the whispers of the our parish. Look for St. Thomas sanctuary of your heart, he's telling you all the good that he sees in you. He's More Corpus Christi. telling you that he appreciates the good you have done. He's giving you good news worth sharing. ADVERTISE Questions for Personal Reflection: HERE!! What is your testimony? What did Jesus teach you when you were in sin or ADVERTISE IN OUR handling a recent difficulty? Write it down; this exercise will help you feel more BULLETIN! All sizes confident when you try to share your story with others. are available. Advertise your Questions for Community Faith Sharing: business or make it a personal ad (In Practice sharing the testimony you realized during the above personal reflection: Memory of…). I hope Proclaim it first to your community of friends who understand. And as you listen that you will prayerfully consider to the testimonies of others, encourage them: Tell them how their story helps you. advertising in our bulletin. Advertising Then, make a commitment to go forth and spread the good news. What does this helps defray the costs to the parish. If commitment look like? What will you do first to fulfill your commitment? you’re interested please contact the church office or call Javier Aguilera at © 2017 Terry Modica, Catholic Digital Resources, www.catholicdr.com. Printed by permission. (512) 694-4989. Forms are in the back Please Pray for the Sick & Shut-Ins of the Church or in the church office. Rafaela Allarcon, Patricia Anderson, Dominique Arsuaga, Maddison Beckwith, Janet Bell, Mike Benedict, Jose Bernal, Lucas Burlacu, Pat Bennet, Mara Bywaters, Ruben Cortez, Mary Cusack, Ethel Dulak, Irene Figureroa, Rosa Lima Flores, Mable Flores, Molly Fuller, Al Garcia, & Garcia, Frances Garcia, Mary Ester Garcia, Pamela Garcia, Lupe SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Garza, Olga Gonzalez, Goldapp, Jose Luis Gomes, Susie Gomez, Emilia Gonzales, Josephine T. Guajardo, Susie Guzman, Peter Hernandez, Richard Hudgins, Alicia Huerta, Alana Hughes, Baldemar Johnson, Sarah Kribs, Antonio Luis Martinez, Elida Martinez, Juan Martinez, Lori Martinez, Mary Mayminster, Ruby Mena, Irene & Weaver Mitchell, Odelia Morales Martinez, Gloria Moreno, Connie Ortiz, Crystal Penilla, Sylvia Perez, Dora Pompa, Renulfo Ramirez, Tillie R. Ramirez, Maggie Sandoval-Flores, Tina San Miguel, Jerry Silva, Scott Smith, Jack Trevino, Josie Trevino, Amelia Vela, Joyce West, Nova West, Irma Zamora New This Week: Minerva Ramirez Please thank our sponsors and let them know that you If you know anyone who is no longer ill and can be removed from the prayer list, please contact the saw their ad in the Sunday bulletin. They help make our bulletins possible! rectory so that we can make room for new people who are in need of our prayers. LIFETEEN, EDGE & CONFIRMATION SUMMER SCHEDULE Check the Bulletin & Facebook for summer activities. Keep an eye out for a Schliterbahn CC trip!

Our Lady of Perpetual We have begun collecting items for the rummage sale. So Help clean out your closets, garages and houses and bring gently (13th Century) used items to the church during office hours. The Feast Day: June 27th Rummage Sale will be in October.

The painting of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, which is also translated Our Lady of Perpetual Help, is believed to have been painted during the 13th century. The style of it is byzantine. On it, Our Lady holds the divine Infant in her arms against a background. On either side are the Sts. and holding the instruments with which Our Lord was Crucified. One of the Child Jesus’ sandals is hanging loose. This signifies a tradition that upon seeing a vision of the Passion, the Child Jesus ran so fast to His Mother’s arms that one of His sandals came loose. Over the centuries the image was moved several times; then, Bl. Pius IX ordered that it be publicly exposed for in the church of St. Alphonsus Vatican chapter in 1867, and BL. Pius IX instituted its feast. The Redemptorists Fathers have a particular devotion to the Blessed as Our Lady of

Perpetual Help.

Pray the Rosary What better way to celebrate our Blessed Mother Back of shirt Back than joining in the praying of the rosary. The rosary is recited weekdays at 11:35 a.m. prior to the 12:05 p.m. Mass and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

St Thomas More Corpus Christi Our parish app is an easy way to stay connected with the parish. You can get notifications of parish events, communications and Catholic material. It is available for Apple and Android products and it’s completely Download free. Download the app and sign up TODAY! for notifications to your ministries in the settings. 101 Questions about the Mass cont...

Liturgy of the Word-Homily

What is a homily? A Homily is a sermon preached after the readings and the Gospel God Himself speaks to us through the Word. The homily interprets and relates the Bible passages and applies them to present Christian living. The homily gives the faithful present a better understanding and commentary on the proclaimed Word.

When is there a homily and who is permitted to give it? A homily is given in the middle of the Mass after the Gospel. It must be given during Masses on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation and is strongly recommended on weekdays, especially in Advent and Lent. Only a bishop, priest, or deacon may preach the

homily. SUNDAY TWELFTH ORDINARYOF TIME

Names have special meanings. In our families, some people are named after parents or other relatives and ancestors. Sometimes peoples' names are symbolic, suggesting something unique about the person or recalling an event or experience related to that person's birth. In this Sunday's Gospel, we learn that Elizabeth gives her son the name John, which means “God has been gracious.” This name sets John apart in a special way: it was normally the father's responsibility to name a child, and the name was usually a family name. The unusual nature of John's naming suggests to everyone that this is a special child. Spend some time as a family focusing on one another's names as well as on the names of other The Homebound Care & relatives. Point out the significance of each name and Prayer Ministry is an how the naming took place. outreach service that St. Read aloud Luke 1:57-66,80. Review the parts of the Thomas More provides to story that describe how John received his name. Talk all of its Parishioners. about how important names are and how we are all There are many ways you called to honor the name of God. Pray together the Sign can help: of the Cross, emphasizing how we honor God's name Take the Holy Eucharist to those who cannot attend and promise to live our lives in God's name. Mass, either for illness or age. Offer to go sit and pray with that person who is sick or homebound or run an errand to the grocery store or to pick up medicine. Volunteer to spend an hour in Adoration praying for someone or pray for those on the Bulletin sick list. Volunteer to send encouraging notes. Help with the Lenten Soup Supper (make a dish, help set-up & clean-up) or other parish Function. Make a meal for someone who has either just gotten out of the hospital or who has been sick. For your convenience Help prepare a meal for a grieving family following a are accept credit cards funeral. in the office for Mass To volunteer or to have communion brought to a Intentions, Sanctuary loved one or friend please contact Nell Layton at 882- Candles, STM Appeal, 9741, the church office at 888-9308 or email o r S u n d a y [email protected]. Contributions.

Setting Up Your Account for Online Giving

With summer approaching and vacations being planned, consider Online Giving for your church tithing.

Online Giving FAQs

What are the advantages of Online Giving? It makes it easy to fulfill stewardship commitments, even when you are unable to attend church. You never have to bring cash or checks to church. Giving electronically also helps the church save money and plan its budget! It’s easy to do and convenient. If you’ve forgotten your envelope, or would just rather contribute on line, this is for How are my contributions automatically deducted from my you. Follow these simple instructions to get started: account? Click on the link to the right. Once you create your account, the contribution amount you specify will automatically be transferred from your bank For new users: create an account. account to the church’s bank account. For existing users: simply log in. Click on My Payment Methods and fill in bank or credit When will my contribution be deducted from my account? card information. Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you Click on Give a New Gift and click on the funds you specify. choose to contribute to. Decide whether it will be a one-

time gift or a recurring gift, fill in the amount, date and If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook account. Click Next at the bottom of the page. balance straight? Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, Review your gift and click Submit. you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement as well as your online reports.

Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution? Your bank statement provides an itemized list of electronic transactions as well as your online reports.

Can I put different amounts in offerings and have all of them withdrawn at different times? You can set up to contribute to different offerings at different times; however, you will have to do each one separately. You will receive a receipt for each one.

What if I change bank accounts? Simply login and update your account information. You can pay with Visa/MasterCard or electronic check.* Did you know you can check your giving totals online What if I try Online Giving and don’t like it? whether you contribute online or not? You can cancel your authorization by deleting your credit Even if you do not want to contribute online, you can view card and/or bank account information along with your and print your giving amounts year to date by following the donation dates. steps:

Click on the link to the right. How do I sign up for Online Giving? 1. Visit our parish website at www.stthomasmorecc.org For new users: create an account. 2. Click on the Online Giving link For existing users: simply log in. 3. Click on the Create New Account link Click on My Online Giving.

It’s that simple! ∗ This website is secure for the safety of your information. TECHNOLOGY IN OUR PARISH

Our Website: stthomasmorecc.org Visit our Website for any information you need on our parish. Mass Times, On-Line Giving, Calendars, Bulletins, Schedules, Ministries and so much more.

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You can download the app from Google Play or the Apple Store. Your username is in your monthly email. Online Giving is a safe, convenient and fast way to Our parishioner software allows contribute to the Church. Online giving makes it you to login to see and print your easy to fulfill stewardship commitments, even contributions, see Religious Ed when you are unable to attend church. You never information if your child is in Catechesis and update personal have to bring cash or checks to church. Giving information i.e. phone numbers, electronically also helps the church save money addresses, etc. If you would like to have access to your and plan its budget! information, this is a safe and secure website. This is a very important tool for the parish and it will help us keep the You can log on to our website or download the most current contact information for your family. app from Google Play or the Apple Store. TO SIGN UP: Log in to www.connectnow.parishsoft.com/corpuschristi

After you are on the website, click on New User. Another CREDIT CARDS screen will appear and you fill out the information. The For your convenience are Organization will be St Thomas More, Corpus Christi. You accept credit cards in the office create the username you wish to use. Fill in your First for Mass Intentions, Sanctuary Name, Last Name, Phone #, Address, email, etc… and click Candles, STM Appeal, or submit registration. Once your registration has been Sunday Contributions, and approved, you will receive an email with a temporary Donations to the Church or password. Once you log in the first time, you will need to Youth Group. change your password. We are excited to let you know about ConnectNOW MY OWN CHURCH Our parishioner software allows you to login to see and print your contributions, see Religious Ed information if your child is in Catechesis and update personal information i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc. If you would like to have access to your information, this is a safe and secure website. This is a very important tool for the parish and it will help us keep the most current contact information for your family. NEW USER REGISTRATION SCREEN TO SIGN UP: Log in to www.connectnow.parishsoft.com/corpus christi After you are on the website, click on New User. Another screen will appear and you fill out the information. The Organization will be St Thomas More, Corpus Christi. You create the username you wish to use. Fill in your First Name, Last Name, Phone #, Address, email, etc… and click submit registration. Once your registration has been approved, you will receive an email with a temporary password. Once you log in the first time, you will need to change your password Once Logged In