Respect Life Jesus loves the children of the world, the born and the unborn. Saint Thomas More Church Allentown, Pennsylvania ©2012 Bon Venture Services, LLC ©2012Services, Bon Venture MASSES FOR THE WEEK RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MONDAY, October 7 Grades: K-6: Sunday, 8:30-10:10 a.m., October 20 Jon 1:1-22, 11; Lk 10:25-37 Grades 7-8: Sunday, 8:30-10:10 a.m., October 20 7:00 a.m. Sally Thebege Grades 7-8: Monday, 7:30-9:00 p.m., October 21 8:45 a.m. Bud Landis Call 610-437-3491 with questions or to report absences. For cancellations, visit the STORMCENTER on WFMZ. TUESDAY, October 8 Jon 3:1-10; Lk 10:38-42 NEWLY BAPTIZED 7:00 a.m. Andrew J. O’Donnell Please welcome into our parish community Ashton 8:45 a.m. Paul Cera Alexander Zanchettin. We congratulate his parents! 5:30 p.m. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Biondi PARISH REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, October 9 New Parishioners are asked to register at the Rectory. Jon 4:1-11; Lk 11:1-4 Please call first to make an appointment. You must be an 7:00 a.m. Bert Fantuzzi active registered member of the parish for six months prior 8:45 a.m. Lillian Pizza to receiving a certificate of eligibility to be a sponsor for 5:30 p.m. Clara Fioravanti Baptism or Confirmation. Also, in regard to Marriage, both THURSDAY, October 10 bride and groom must be registered and practicing Mal 3:13-20b; Lk 11:5-13 members for at least six months. Please notify the Rectory if you change your address or move out of the parish. 7:00 a.m. Mark Huber 8:45 a.m. Colleen Mackey PLEASE NOTE REGARDING HOSPITAL ADMISSION 5:30 p.m. Jeffrey Mitroka If you or a loved one would be admitted to any of the local FRIDAY, October 11 hospitals, please tell them at the time of admission that you Jl 1:13-15, 2:1-2; Lk 11:15-26 are Catholic and a member of St. Thomas More Parish. To 7:00 a.m. Alice Grippi be certain that we are aware of your hospital stay, you or a family member are also encouraged to notify us directly at 8:45 a.m. Richard Filippi the time of your admission, at the Parish Center number, SATURDAY, October 12 610-433-7413. Jl 4:12-21; Lk 11:27-28 ST. THOMAS MORE BANQUET FACILITY 8:00 a.m. Albert Lewullis Let us help you customize your special event 5:30 p.m. Nicholas Caldarelli Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties, 7:30 p.m. Robert Sherwin Corporate Events SUNDAY, October 13 FOR INFORMATION CALL 610-217-0840 2 Kgs 5:14-17; 2 Tm 2:8-13; Lk 17:11-19 or email www.stmweddings.com 7:30 a.m. Patricia Dougherty Vollmer 9:00 a.m. Terese Wigoda 10:30 a.m. Merritt Stralo PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR STM 12:15 p.m. Albert Heidenwolf PARISHIONERS AND FAMILY IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES “We live in the land of the free because of the brave.” Any organization needing to place information in the parish bulleting, PLEASE USE MORE BREAD please forward that request to: CERTIFICATES AND SUPPORT OUR [email protected] BULLETIN ADVERTISERS! BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP PROGRAM R.C.I.A. This new 4-month series begins September 19 and ends COME TOUR THE CHURCH and explore how the December 19. It will be held on the 1st and 3rd architecture, symbols, vessels, statues, and rituals identify Thursdays of each month, 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Parish us as God’s people on Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. Library, facilitated by parishioner Jerry Herauf, MA, MDIV. We will meet by the tabernacle. All are welcome! For more info call him at 484-894-4148 or by email at [email protected] RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Actively witness to life by praying in front of Planned STM BIBLICAL STUDIES Parenthood, 29 N. 9th Street, Allentown. Join a Prayer October 11: Men’s Bible Study, 6:45 a.m. in Disciple’s Squad to pray together ONE HOUR PER WEEK (just 10 Room. minutes from STM) during the 40 Days-for-Life Campaign. October 18: Friday Morning Bible Study, 9:15 a.m. in Churches from around the Diocese participate. STM will the Disciple’s Room. For more information, please see cover MONDAYS and SATURDAYS between September parish website. 25-November 3. Encourage other Pro-Lifers, offer loving help to women in crisis, and reduce abortions by providing “COAST TO COAST” ROSARY nearby alternatives. Please help us fill “Prayer Squads.” Please join us in honoring our Blessed Mother by praying Flexible times available. See website or contact Jo Ana the “Coast to Coast” rosary on Sunday, October 14, at Gilmore at 215-805-2599 or Maryanne Pohl at 4:00 p.m. We will gather at 3:50 p.m. on the front lawn. [email protected]. Please bring a lawn chair if you have difficulty standing. We hope to see you there! 33 DAYS TO MORNING GLORY Join us a we begin 33 Days to Morning Glory - Small FAITH AND TECHNOLOGY Group Retreat on Wednesday, October 23. The book, “33 Adult Education Series on Monday, October 7, 7:30-8:15 Days to Morning Glory” will provide a look into the lives of p.m. in the Disciples Room. Topic will the “The Burden four Marian greats: St. Louis de Monfort, St. Maximillian of Contrary Beliefs.” Podcast will be uploaded to the Kolbe, St. Theresa of Calcutta, and St. Pope John Paul II. parish website within 24 hours after scheduled time. This six-week parish retreat, October 23 through November 27, 10:00-11:30 a.m., includes a book, FAITH JOURNEY CONTINUES workbook, group discussion, and talks on DVD by Please join us in the following devotions as part of your renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley. Please walk with Christ as you praise Him and honor His Most contact Christine Adelizzi at [email protected] Blessed Mother. Spread the word and invite a friend to or Diane Snyder at [email protected] to register or for join as we continue to grow in faith. more information. There will be a cost for materials. Rosary - Each Monday after the 8:45 a.m. Mass. There Space is limited. Registration deadline is October 14. is a brief reading and discussion from The Flame of Love writings by Elizabeth Kindelmann (books are provided), YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE STUDY followed by the Rosary and group blessing. Join us as we begin a Young Women of Grace Study, Divine Mercy Chaplet - This powerful chaplet is recited open to all girls ages 14-18. Discover how you, your each Thursday after the 8:45 a.m. Mass. This prayer was daughter, or granddaughter can: Become a daughter of given to Sr. Faustina by Our Lord and invokes His Divine God; Discover her purpose and mission in life; Learn Mercy on us and the whole world. about modern day role models as well as women Saints; First Saturday Devotion - New in 2019. Learn to live her faith; on Saturdays from 10:30-12:00, 7:30 a.m. - Confessions September 28-November 9 (No class October 19). The 8:00 a.m. - Mass cost is $10. Please contact Michelle Espinosa at After Mass - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, [email protected] or Christine Adellizzi at Traditional Rosary, and Benediction. [email protected]. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY World Mission Sunday will take place the weekend of October 19 and 20. This year’s theme is “Baptized and Sent.” Additional envelopes are available at each of the church entrances. STM YOUTH MINISTRY PRIME TIME NEWS Open to ALL teens of the parish, Grades 9-12. Join us for We invite anyone over the age of 55 to join Prime Time. powerful faith, true friendship and rewarding acts of service. We meet the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Please email Jon Peace at [email protected] in the Family Center. Dues are $5 per year. with any questions. Thursday, October 10 and Thursday, November 14- Monthly Meeting at 2:00 p.m. in the Family Center (please SIGN UP NOW FOR NEXT SUMMER’S CATHOLIC HEART note new time). No meeting in December. WORK CAMP MISSION TRIP. We are going to Hartford, CT Thursday, December 12 - Christmas Luncheon at July 5-10, 2020. Registration opened September 2. Superior Restaurant. Students entering Grades 8-12 this year can attend next Thursday, October 31 - Trip to Hollywood Casino, $25 summer. Cost is $385 per student, but we will be includes $30 slot play plus $5 food voucher. Bus departs fundraising to offset that cost and financial aid is available. 10:00 a.m.; returns 6:00 p.m. Send your nonrefundable deposit of $100 (check made Please note: Take photo ID on all casino trips and payable to STM) to the Rectory “Attention Jon Peace must be 21 years of age. On all our bus trips your CHWC.” Contact Mr. Peace with any questions. check is your reservation and will be handled in that order. If you need to cancel, you are responsible for STM TRIPS filling your reservation. We will try to assist you if we Saturday, November 9 - Moulin Rogue $210, or have a waiting list. Hadestown, Mezzanine tickets $184 and Orchestra tickets Please refer to the 2019 Trip Schedule on the STM $224; Lion King $178; Tina, the Tina Turner Story, $154 Website by clicking Fellowship Groups and scroll down to (SOLD OUT); or Alanis Morissettes’ Jagged Little Pill $155.