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29Th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 20, 2019 World Mission Sunday Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World World Mission Sunday, which is celebrated this weekend, takes place during what has been designated as the Extraordinary Month by Pope Francis. On this day, every parish, school and order celebrates World Mission Sunday and out baptismal call to be missionary by sharing the Gospel message of love and hope and offering gifts of support as we are able. Collections and prayers on World Mission Sunday benefit over 1,100 struggling dioceses worldwide. Join your brothers and sisters and support the “Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” www.morecommunity.org @STMstpaul @StThomasMoreStPaul @StThomasMoreStPaul Rooted in the Gospels and formed by Ignatian spirituality, the mission of the Catholic Community of Saint Thomas More is to glorify God by our lives. Community & Opportunities Congratulations Libby Wilhelmy & Sean Sammon Married October 19 Welcome, Jesuit Friends and Alumni! (Saturday, October 19 - 4:30 pm Mass) The Midwest Jesuits Province and the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network (JFAN) is hosting the first annual Jesuit Alumni Mass in the Twin Cities to celebrate the North American Jesuit Martyrs. Masses are being held in more than 25 cities nationwide to commemorate this day. French Jesuit priests St. Isaac Jogues (1607-1646) and St. John de Brebeuf (1593-1649) and their companions St. John de Lalande, St. René Goupil, St. Anthony Daniel, St. Charles Garnier, St. Gabriel Lalemant, and St. Noel Chabanel. These Help Us Spread the Word: Pope Francis Jesuits were among the first missionaries to the North Expert, Austen Ivereigh, to Speak at STM American Indians and were the first martyrs of North November 16, 10 am America. Despite the anticipated hardships, the Jesuits sought out and even begged for missionary duties in North Don't miss this upcoming talk with Pope Francis America. Pope Pius XI canonized the whole group of expert, Dr. Austen Ivereigh! He will be speaking to us missionaries, known as the eight North American Martyrs, about Pope Francis as a Jesuit, and the role in 1930. discernment plays in his leadership of the Church. Jesuit alumni, friends, and parishioners are invited to meet Pope Francis biographer, news commentator, in the gathering space in the church for a reception after journalist, and Oxford fellow Dr. Austen Ivereigh is a the 4:30 Mass. The reception will highlight opportunities specialist in the Church of Latin America and the for continuing spiritual growth and service to the local and papacy of Francis. He wrote the authoritative global community! biography of Pope Francis, The Great Reformer, and his new book Wounded Shepherd comes out 11/5/19. He is a contributor to Crux, The Guardian, The New York Times, Commonweal, America Capital Campaign School Windows Update magazine, The Tablet, and is a well-known Work has begun on installation of our new school commentator on The BBC. windows! Two model windows have been installed near the back entrance of the school on the east This once in a lifetime chance to meet Dr. Ivereigh is elevation, and they look beautiful. All of the windows free to the public so help us spread the word! We will on the Oxford side of the school have been measured have a book-signing and reception following Dr. and ordered. The process of installing the Summit Ivereigh's talk. This is going to be a fantastic event - façade of the building will begin end of November we're very lucky to have him visit our community! or early December. We are hopeful that both sides More at: www.morecommunity.org/austen-ivereigh will be done by Christmas! Thank you for your generosity in helping us make these crucial updates. Help us out by sharing our event and For more information about our capital campaign, promo video on Facebook! visit www.morecommunity.org/capital-campaign Community & Opportunities ACCL Collection for Second Stork October is Respect Life Month and to support that the STM A Community Caring for Life group (ACCL) is collecting items for Second Stork throughout the month. Second Stork is a local charity that provides brand new baby supplies to hospitals for distribution to families in crisis. This way, families in need can leave the hospital with their newborn supplied with new clothes and lots of essentials. All items can be placed in the crib in the community corner. You may also make a cash or check STM Preschool Program donation (checks to Second Stork) and send them to the Are you looking for a great preschool program for office or place in the collection box in our crib. Thank you your 3 or 4 year old? St. Thomas More Preschool for your generosity! offers our youngest students days of play, learning, laughter and love in beautiful classrooms. We have New, unused items for newborns flexible programming options to accommodate Lightweight (flannel or cotton) blankets busy families. T-shirt bodysuits and 1-piece pajamas for newborns (sizes preemie, newborn, and 0-3 months only) Interested? Call 651-224-4836 for a tour! Cash donations also accepted: $60 helps buy a Graco pack-n-play with a bassinet attachment for families with no safe sleep option for their newborn $25 helps buy enough wholesale diapers for 3 newborns to be diapered for their 1st 2 weeks $10 helps buy 2 pack-n-play sheets Young Adults Upcoming Events Book Study: Richard Rohr Essential Teachings on Love - The True Cost Documentary Screening October 23, 7 pm, Parish Center October 24, 7 pm, School Auditorium We’ll discuss Chapter 3: Pages 144-192. The Care for Creation committee invites all to view the documentary, The True Cost. This is a story about clothing. Questions?Email [email protected] It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them and the impact it’s having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the Adult Co-Ed Volleyball human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. Calling all Adult Athletes - It’s time again for The True Cost is a groundbreaking new documentary Adult Volleyball! We will be playing Wednesday film that pulls back the curtain on an unseen part of our nights from 7-8:30 pm starting October 23rd. All world and asks us each to consider, who pays the price for 18 and older members of our community are our clothing? Doors open at 6 pm. Popcorn will be served! welcome to join us in the school gymnasium for For more information: Visit truecostmovie.com exercise and some laughs! All athletes are welcome; from beginners to the well-conditioned! Enter the gym through the single door facing east 5th Annual Abria Celebrate Life Gala near the back school entrance. October 25, 6-9 pm, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Questions?Email Carol Ney at [email protected] or call 651-690-5235 Tickets: www.one.bidpal.net/abria2019/welcome Questions? Gwen at 651-348-7799 or [email protected] Community & Opportunities All Souls Day Memorial Mass AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast November 2, 10 am Mass New Episode - Baseball & the Spiritual Join us for All Souls Day Mass! During this memorial mass, Life with Fr. Scott Santarosa, SJ we will offer prayer commemorating all those who have celebrated the rite of Christian burial from Saint Thomas More in the past year. If you would like your loved one raised in prayer at this special liturgy, please fill out a card in the community corner. All are invited to bring a picture of their loved ones for display. Light refreshments will be offered in hospitality following the liturgy. Catholic “One Body” Assembly November 9, 9 am -1:30 pm, St. Pascal Baylon (1757 Conway St., Saint Paul 55106) The Art of Accompaniment Immigrant children and families need our help, at the October 26, 8:30 am - 12 pm border, in our state of Minnesota and in our own At the core of Jesus' model is a willingness to bear other Community of Saint Thomas More. Our community people's burdens, to help them carry their loads. When one declared it support for immigrants in March 2017, and now feels ostracized, despised, or unworthy, Christ, through His has an opportunity to join with fellow Catholics from Church, restores them to health and communion. Bill's across the Twin Cities to learn more about what we can do presentation "The Art of Accompaniment" will give an to prevent more separations of families at the border and overview of how you can help your spouse, children, end the fear and anxiety of those who’ve been living in this students, friends carry their loads by helping them discern country most of their lives but are faced with the ever- God's will in times of struggle. present threat of deportation. The principles of accompaniment are deeply woven into Register: www.isaiahmn.org/onebody our parish mission, vision, and values. This community has Questions? Contact Lisa at [email protected] discerned together and supported healing in times of crisis and confusion. We must also be able to turn to one another for guidance and healing. This is why we have asked Bill to help our community explore the art of accompaniment. STM Free Store Current Needs: All are welcome to this event! The Pastoral Care Commiss- Volunteers for the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each ion extends a special invite to those who are ministry month as we open our doors for guests who are leaders, teachers, and parents of children in faith formation.
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