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Saint Thomas More Church ~ Allentown, Pennsylvania © 2011 Bon Venture Services, LLCServices, © Bon 2011Venture MASSES FOR THE WEEK RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MONDAY, June 17 NEW PARISHIONERS 2 Cor 6:1-10; Mt 5:38-42 If you recently joined the Parish and have not 7:00 a.m. Arlene Skiengel registered your children attending public or private 8:45 a.m. Robert and Dolores Seng school for Religious Education classes, please visit our parish website to register. We offer classes for TUESDAY, June 18 children in grades K-8. Call Kevin Damitz with any 2 Cor 8:1-9; Mt 5:43-48 questions, 610-437-3491 7:00 a.m. Joseph Lowrey 8:45 a.m. John Hartnett 5:30 p.m. Mary Gallo VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Summer is almost here and so is Vacation Bible WEDNESDAY, June 19 School! We will offer ROAR: Life Is Wild-God is 2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6,16-18 Good - July 8-12 from 9:00 a.m. - Noon each day. 7:00 a.m. Joseph Padolick Children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade in 8:45 a.m. Teresa Wigoda September can participate. Those 7th grade and 5:30 p.m. Mary Gallo older can volunteer. Participants and volunteers may register on the parish website. Contact Kevin THURSDAY, June 20 Damitz with questions: 610-437-3491. 2 Cor 11:1-111-11; Mt 6:7-15 7:00 a.m. Sean James 8:45 a.m. Gaetano Randazzo FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION 5:30 p.m. Julius Iacocca Is now open! Fall sports include Girls Volleyball, grades five through eight, and Co-Ed Cross Country, FRIDAY, June 21 grades Kindergarten through eighth grade. Please 2 Cor 11:18-21-30; Mt 6:19-23 register under CYO registration link which can be 7:00 a.m. Michael Fisher found on the homepage of the school website under 8:45 a.m. James and Dorothy Arnao the quick links: www.stmschoolpa.com The Sports Committee is in need of coaches for SATURDAY, June 22 both of these programs. All CYO coaches must be 2 Cor 12:1-10; Mt 6:24-34 safe environment compliant. Any questions please 8:00 a.m. Marianne Kusko email [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. John Redding 7:30 p.m. Martha Lopez LEGACY LETTER WRITING WORKSHOP SUNDAY, June 23 CORPUS CHRISTI A Legacy Letter is a loving document that can Gn 14:18-20; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Luke 9:11b-17 transfer your personal and family stories and 7:30 a.m. Frank Steckel values into life lessons that can inform and 9:00 a.m. Mary Sue Sisock transform people who receive this gift. Starting 10:30 a.m. Fred Richardson this document can seem overwhelming so please 12:15 p.m. Catherine Frankenfield join us for a free workshop on Friday, June 14 at John Paul II Center for Special Learning, ********** Shillington or Thursday, June 27 at Nativity SUMMER FAMILY PICNIC BVM High School, Pottsville from 9:00-2:00 to Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #4397 get started. Lunch will be provided. To register, NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 23, please contact Ginny Downey at 610,871-5200 NOON - 3:00 PM ext. 2244 or [email protected] DEVONSHIRE PARK HAPPY FATHER’S DAY $5.00 per family charge You will receive six 50/50 tickets on arrival Pay via PayPal on the parish website TO ALL OUR DAD’S Ques: - [email protected] GOD BLESS YOU! PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR STM PRIME TIME NEWS PARISHIONERS AND FAMILY We invite anyone over the age of 55 to join Prime Time. MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING We meet the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM IN THE ARMED FORCES in the Family Center. Dues are $5 per year. “We live in the land of the free Thurs., July 18 - Annual Indoor Picnic @ Family Center because of the brave.” starting at 12:00 Noon. Entertainment will be provided by guitarist Tara Weilacher. Please contact Marianne FAITH JOURNEY CONTINUES Sunbye @ 610-841-8628 with any questions. Please join us in the following devotions as part of your Tues., July 25 - Trip to Dutch Apple Theater, $90 in- walk with Christ as you praise Him and honor His Most cludes show and lunch buffet.. Bus leaves STM @ 9:30 Blessed Mother. Spread the word and invite a friend to a.m. and returns 5:45 p.m. join as we continue to grow in faith. Please contact Dennis Eddinger @ 610-791-1758 for all Flame of Love Rosary - Each Monday after the 8:45 trip details. Send checks payable to STM Prime Time to a.m. Mass there is a brief reading and discussion from Dennis Eddinger, 3502 Bittersweet Road, Center Valley, The Flame of Love writings by Elizabeth Kindelmann PA 18034. (books are provided), followed by the Flame of Love (Please refer to the 2019 Trip Schedule on the STM rosary and group blessing. Website by clicking Fellowship Groups and scroll down Divine Mercy Chaplet - Each Thursday after the 8:45 to Prime Time and click Prime Time Trip Schedule.) a.m. Mass this powerful chaplet is recited. This prayer Please note: Take photo ID on all casino trips and was given to Sr. Faustina by Our Lord and invokes His must be 21 years of age. On all our bus trips your check is your reservation and will be handled in that Divine Mercy on us and the whole world. order. If you need to cancel, you are responsible for First Saturday Devotion - New in 2019. filling your reservation. We will try to assist you if we 7:30 a.m. - Confessions have a waiting list. 8:00 a.m. - Mass After Mass - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM Flame of Love Rosary/Benediction. This new 4-month series which began March 7 will end on June 20, 2019 (7:00-8:30 PM) in the Parish Li- PILRIMAGE CRUISE brary. It is facilitated by parishioner Jerry Herauf, Father Jim Blount of the Society of Our Lady of the MA,MDiv. For more info, please call Jerry Herauf at Most Holy Trinity has been asked to serve as Chaplain 484-894-4148 or email him at [email protected] for a Flame of Love-themed Pilgrimage Cruise that will take place from October 26-November 6, 2019, that HAVE A HEART NWS will travel down the Danube River and you will explore OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH - Join us at a new restaurant in the timeless beauty of this region, rich in Catholic Fogelsville, Madeline’s at 1250 Turnstone Drive. (Near culture, history, art and architecture. Along the way we Cracker Barrel), June 19 at Noon. Reservations, call will be celebrating Mass and praying in the most awe- Nancy Hrabal at 610-395-5660. inspiring Cathedrals, Basilicas and Marian Shrines in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Space is very PARISH REGISTRATION limited so we anticipate the pilgrimage will sell out New parishioners are asked to register at the Rectory. quickly. For more info or a pilgrimage brochure, please Please call first to make an appointment. You must be an call Susan or Rebecca at 1-800-842-4842. active registered member of the parish for six months prior to receiving a certificate of eligibility to be a sponsor PLEASE NOTE! for Baptism or Confirmation. Please notify the Rectory if If you have received an adverse Prenatal Diagnosis… you change your address or move out of the parish. you are not alone! There is help! The Diocese of Allentown has a network of concerned parents and JOIN CUB SCOUTS! professionals who have experienced or worked closely Boys and girls in the 1st through 5th grades are invited to with issues surrounding adverse prenatal diagnosis. For join Cub Scout Pack 439 for a user of fun-filled adven- support, contact: Sr. Janice Marie Johnson, tures! Please email Steve Borowski [email protected] or call 610-289- ([email protected]) for more information. 8900x2280. STM TRIPS SPECIAL LITURGIES Mon., June 24 - New York Mets at the Phillies. ST.THOMAS MORE BANQUET FACILITY Dec. 12 , 10:30 a.m. - Kindergarten Class Let us help you customize your special event Tickets inDec. section 19, 9:00 113-$75 & 10:30 and a.m. tickets - Wee in Church section 315- $60. Game at 7, bus leaves STM at 4. Sold Out! Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties, Sat., July 13 - Phillies vs. Nationals, Fireworks, 6:00 Corporate Events VOLUNTEERS NEEDED o’clock game, leave STM at 3:30. $60. FOR INFO CALL 610-217-0840 For Christmas Tree Assembly or email www.stmweddings.com Sat., Aug. 17 - Indians at Yankees, 1:00 o’clock game, Come join in the Holiday spirit! Help to assemble the two option sections 210- $105 or 212- $125. Bus leaves Christmas trees used in our Church. Anyone PLEASE NOTE! at 9 a.m. interested in helping please call Diane Liszka at 610- REGARDING HOSPITAL ADMISSION Sat., Sept. 28 - Moulin Rouge. $210; To Kill A 706-3221. If you or a loved one would be admitted to any of the Mockingbird $175; Ain’t Too Proud, the Life and Times local hospitals, please tell them at the time of admission of the Temptations, Mezz tickets $114; Disney’s Frozen. that you are Catholic and a member of St. Thomas More $115. LIFEPAK IS IN PLACE! Parish. To be certain that we are aware of your hospital Sat.,Sudden Nov. 9cardiac - Moulin arrest Rogue can$210, happen or Hadestown, anywhere, Mezz stay, you or a family member are also encouraged to ticketsanytime.