“When the Son of Man comes in His glory,and all the angels

with Him,He will sit upon His glorious throne...”

Matthew 25:31

What’s Inside: � Christmas Volunteers � Holy Day Masses � Project 600 Toys � Collection for Retired & Infirm Priests

Catholic Parish & SchoolSt. Thomas More Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe u November 26, 2017Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe u

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PASTOR’S noteThe Gospel this weekend reminds us that our lives and relationships with all those around us are a direct reflection of our relationship with the Lord. There is no wasted actions, kindness or mercy that we offer that is not directly related to our love of God, or lack thereof. The fact that those who are surprised by their being condemned and asking when they neglected the Lord is a good reminder to us that, as we say in the Confiteor at Mass, that many of our sinful ways may be sins of omission. Good to remember as we go to confession in Advent and start off the new liturgical year with an honest reflection of where we are in response to God’s call to holiness.

As the next few weeks are wrapping up the fiscal year, I want to remind you that there is still time to make a significant contribution to the parish and use it for tax advantages. You might have an IRA that you have to make a particular withdrawal from due to the regulations. Why not use that payout, that might not be needed for other obligations, to benefit the work of the parish and the Church? Have you made your contribution to the Renewing Our Heritage fund for this year? Look to see if there might be an opportunity to share your blessings in this way.

Next week, we begin the new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. Have you thought about any spiritual new year resolutions? Read a spiritual book. Add a set of prayers to your routine. More frequent confessions or daily Mass. And there is always the blessings of the Adoration Chapel, available every day, all day. Give the Lord His due as you begin anew.

– Msgr. Tom

Welcome to St. Thomas More!“Go and make disciples...”8035 South Quebec Street u Centennial, Colorado 80112303.770.1155 u stthomasmore.org

ClergyPastor: Msgr. Thomas FryarParochial Vicars: Rev. Greg Lesher, Rev. Rohan Miranda, O.C.D., Rev. Ivan Monteiro, O.C.D.Deacons: Dcn. George Brown, Dcn. Bob Cropp, Dcn. Tim Kenny, Dcn. George Morin, Dcn. Alan Rastrelli, M.D., Dcn. Steve StemperSeminarian: Josh Meier

Parish Office303.770.1155 u Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:00pmBusiness Manager: Dick Rapp, 303.221.9248Director of Communications & Stewardship: Irene Lindemer, 303.221.9181Director of Facilities: Tony Mercado, 303.221.9145Director of Liturgy: Phil Strong, 303.221.9251Director of Marriage & Family Life: Jo Holt, 303.221.9222Director of Music: Jeff McGarrity, 303.221.9168Information Coordinator: Carly McGillick, 303.221.9240Pastoral Minister: Dcn. George Morin, 303.221.9239Pastor’s Assistant, Event Coordinator: Shannon Hooper, 303.221.9249Receptionist: Kathy Weiland, 303.221.9238

Faith & Academic FormationOffice of Catechesis u 303.770.0531 u Fax: 720.529.0157 Restored Order: Linda Enloe, 303.221.9175

STM Catholic School Office u 303.770.0441 u stmcatholic.orgPrincipal: Jan Altevogt, 303.221.9172 Preschool Director: Stacey Dodge, 303.221.9256

Youth Ministry u 303.220.3388 u stthomasmore.org/youthDirector: David Tschumper, 303.221.9257

Sunday Masses: Saturday (Anticipatory): 4:00 & 5:30pmSunday: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30am (incense); 12:30 (ASL) & 5:30pm (Youth)

Daily Masses: Monday–Friday: 6:30 & 9:00am. Saturday: 7:30am

Confessions: Six days per week. Monday–Friday: 8:00am. Thursday: 6:30pm. Saturday: 2:30–3:30pm

Morning Prayer: Monday–Friday: 8:30am

Holy Hour for Vocations: Thursday: 6:30–7:30pm

Perpetual Adoration: 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration in Adoration Chapel. Contact: adoration@stthomasmore.org or 303.220.3392.

Sacrament of Baptism: For baptisms, contact Jo Holt at joanneh@stthomasmore.org no less than one month prior to the baptism ceremony. Visit stthomasmore.org for more information.

Sacrament of Matrimony: For weddings, contact Jodi Lieske at jodiL@stthomasmore.org no less than eight months prior to the wedding for marriage preparation information.

Sacrament of the Sick: Contact the parish office at onset of illness. In case of death in the family, contact the parish office immediately at 303.770.1155.For sacramental emergencies when the parish office is closed, call 303.698.1111.

STM Gift Shop: 303.221.9229 u giftshop@stthomasmore.orgHours: Mon–Fri: 9:00am–5:00pm, Sat: 10:00am–7:00pm, Sun: 8:00am–2:00pm. u Manager: Joanie Zagorsky

Parish Library: Open daily (located off narthex)

Stephen Ministry: Contact Paul Quinn at 303.770.2499 or Evelyn Marko at 303.741.5458 for a compassionate listener during difficulty.

Discovery Job Network: Contact Krista Redlinger at 303.220.3384 for assistance, resources and support for job seekers.

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Christmas Gift FairThis Sunday, November 26: 8:00am–3:00pm in St. Francis Hall

Enjoy shopping for unique, religious Christmas gifts at this fun annual event! Meet and visit with local Catholic artisans and authors. Also, enter to win exciting door prizes!

Sponsored by the STM Gift Shop

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Masses for this Holy Day of Obligation:

Next Thursday, December 7: 6:00pm (Anticipatory Mass)

Next Friday, December 8: 6:30am, 9:00am+, 12:00pm+, 6:00pm*+ Parish school students will be at Mass.* Incense will be used at this Mass.

Note: There will not be Confessions orHoly Hour on Thursday, December 7.

“The most Blessed Virgin Mary was, from the first moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God and by virtue of the merits of Jesus Christ,Savior of the human race, preserved immune from all stain of original sin.” – Pope Pius IX (1854); CCC 491

Solemnity honoring Mary’s conception free from original sin

Inquiry into the Catholic FaithThis Wednesday, November 29:7:00pm in the Cry Room (back of church)

Come explore the faith! All are welcome at this inquiry meeting, whether you have never been baptized Catholic or you are an adult who has been baptized but not confirmed Catholic. Attendance is not committing to join RCIA or the Church. It is an informal meeting to learn about the process, meet other new Catholics and ask any questions.

All STM parishioners are encouraged to invite someone you know who may be interested in joining the Catholic faith, or who has been away for a while, to come to this inquiry session! Feel free to accompany them to the session.

For questions, contact Brett Manero at brettm@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9244.

Current Catholics,invite someone you know to come explore the Catholic faith!

We are getting down to the final stages of our project!

Testing continues this week, and contractors are finishing project details and those items identified by the owner, architect and consultants during walks of the various areas.

We are looking forward to getting a certificate of occupancy early in December!

Visit our website at stthomasmore.org for photos of our progress.Thank you to all our parishioners who are helping to make this important project a reality. If you have not yet made a pledge and would like to be part of the exciting remodel project, please visit the parish office or contact Dick Rapp at 303.770.1155.

our HERITAGErenewing

Project 600 Toy CollectionContinuing now through Wednesday, December 6:

Bring Christmas cheer to children!Please donate unwrapped, brand-new toys (for children ages 4–5) at the labeled boxes at church entrances. See page 6 of this bulletin for details.

Volunteer this ChristmasNext Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3: Sign up in the narthex after all weekend Masses

Spread joy this Christmas as a greeter, usher, caroler or SingingShepherd! Help warmly welcome our many guests at our Masses on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Visit our website at stthomasmore.org to sign up and for more information.

Join in our beautiful tradition of “Amazing Christmas” in a special role!

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Perpetual AdorationPlease prayerfully consider making the commitment of a regular weekly hour to adore our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in our adoration chapel!

We are in need of adorers each week on Saturdays at 3:00am and 11:00pm.

If you’re interested, please contact Rosemary Samaniego at adoration@stthomasmore.org, 303.220.3392 or 720.490.9186.

Spend a prayerful hour with Jesus each week

Prayer in the SquareSaturday, December 2: 10:00am at Civic Green Park in Highlands Ranch Town Center (every first Saturday)

Join us to pray a Rosary outdoors.

Visit prayerinthesquare.com for more info.Contact: Dana Trenovich at 720.383.1224.

All are welcome as we publicly pray

stewardshipof PRAYER

This Week’s Prayer IntentionsPray for our ill parish members & relatives:Joe Burlage, Scott Busch, Vikki Farrow, Jim Holton,Bonnie LaFleur, Bob Vosbeek

Pray for our deceased parish members & relatives:Kevin Doherty, Tom Fead, Richard Goepfert, Bill Hamouz,Patricia Hogan, Nicole Marquez, Marian Ohmer, John Riley Sr. (Fr. Riley’s dad)

Due to the Privacy Act, only immediate family members may request a name to be placed on the prayer list. Please call the parish office at 303.770.1155.

This Week’s Mass IntentionsSunday, November 26: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 7:00am James McAdam † 8:30am Nebiyat Shannon10:30am Mass for the People of St. Thomas More12:30pm Breanna Fillion and Family 5:30pm Eleanor DeMaria †Monday, November 27: 6:30am Marilynn Glaviano † 9:00am Christa Herbert †Tuesday, November 28: 6:30am Kate Breen 9:00am Janet & Ian Lyon †Wednesday, November 29: 6:30am Anna Switnicki † 9:00am Meg Meis †

Note: We will have music at Mass on Thursday, November 30 at 9:00am for the Feast of St. Andrew, Apostle.

Thursday, November 30: 6:30am Chuck & Faye Glaviano † 9:00am Sylvia Kropf †Friday, December 1: 6:30am Albert Siegel † 9:00am Patty Barrows (School Mass)Saturday, December 2: 7:30am Jim Carter 4:00pm Robin Smith 5:30pm Leslie Fekete and Josephine Fekete †Sunday, December 3: First Sunday of Advent 7:00am Elizabeth Stanley † 8:30am Graciela Lozano de Zevallos †10:30am Mass for the People of St. Thomas More12:30pm Raymond Scott † 5:30pm Ed Leyba †

Night of Prayer For LifeFriday, December 8: 9:00pm–1:00am on Saturday, December 9 (four-hour time frame) in STM’s Adoration Chapel

Join us in prayer for as little or as long as you can. To sign up to pray, please contact respectlife@stthomasmore.org.

United as a nation, we pray to end abortion and for religious liberty

Children’s Holy HourFriday, December 1: (every first Friday)4:00–5:00pm in the Adoration Chapel

Children of all ages are welcome for prayer and child-friendly activities.

Contact: Smita Rodrigues at 720.221.4665.

Praying Prodigal Hearts HomeThursday, December 7:7:00pm in the Cry Room

Do you have loved ones who are away from the Catholic Church? Come join us to pray for their return to our faith.

Contact: Colleen Goffredi at 303.694.4864.

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stewardship of FAITH

Divorced Ministry Are you divorced? Would you like to gather with others going through the same experience? Find comfort and counsel through the Surviving Divorce program by Ascension Press.

If interested, contact Sandra Schwab at sandras@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9235.

World Meeting of FamiliesJoin us on a pilgrimage to Ireland from August 18–27, 2018. This international event is a celebration of marriage, family and the Catholic faith!

For interest and questions, please pick up a flyer in the Information Cove or contact Jo Holt at joanneh@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9222. Registration is now open at rtijourneys.com.

All are welcome on our trip to Ireland!

Questions of the WeekAdult: If you were to be judged today by God, what would be your greatest regret? What is one thing you could do to change that?

Child: To which person did you especially try to show Jesus’ love and care?

Reclaiming HeartsTuesday, December 5:7:00pm in the church

All are invited to pray for an end to pornography and its effect on our culture, families and personal dignity.

For questions, contact Sandra Schwab at sandras@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9235.

A holy hour of prayer, music and reflections given by clergy

For prayer requests, please visit our website or use our parish app.

Daily readings available on our website& parish app.

A Special Opportunity!Women: Saturday–Sunday, January 27–28Men: Saturday–Sunday, February 10–11

Do you sense that something’s missing in your life? Do you feel that if you weren’t so busy you would be happier, healthier, more fulfilled and maybe even a better person? Come to the next Welcome Weekend!

It’s an incredible experience that will help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it.

Register online or by completing a form in the Information Cove. Cost is $25. For questions, contact Sandra Schwab at sandras@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9235.

You are invited to come enjoy a Welcome (formerly CRHP) retreat weekend!

Prepare for AdventSunday, December 3: Advent begins

Advent begins in a week! Now is a great time to check your Advent wreath and stop by the STM Gift Shop if you need new candles or other items to get ready for the beautiful season of Advent.

Consoling the Heart of JesusWednesdays, January 17–April 4:7:00–8:30pm in St. Francis Hall

Deepen your faith and explore the spirituality of St. Faustina, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Ignatius of Loyola.

For more information or to register and order materials by Monday, January 8, contact Paul or Colleen Lum Lung at 303.779.0396 or mclumlung@gmail.com.

A 10-week journey

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stewardship ofTIME & TALENT

New Life – Senior Singles

Tuesday, November 28: 4:00–6:00pm Happy Hour at Hodsons. Contact: Selma Z. at 303.523.9684.

Thursday, November 30:5:30pm Dinner & 7:00pm Bingo at Elk’s Club. RSVP by Monday, November 27. Contact: Pat B. at 303471.6838.

Friday, December 1:7:00pm New Life Meeting in the STM Choir Room to plan activities. Please bring donations of non-perishable food and new/slightly used blankets.

A social, spiritual group for single, widowed, divorced & separated persons

recreational SOCIAL &

Sing in a Choir at ChristmasLift your voice in song with one of our eight choirs singing at our beautiful Masses at STM on Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass and Christmas Day.

To be connected with a choir that fits your time and musical interests, contact Jeff McGarrity, STM Director of Music, at jeffm@stthomasmore.org.

If you’ve thought of singing with a choir, this is a great time to give it a try!

Respect Life MeetingTuesday, November 28:7:00pm (contact email below for location)

Come join us as we pray the rosary together and plan upcoming events!

For the meeting location and any questions, contact respectlife@stthomasmore.org.

New attendees are always welcome!

of VOCATIONSstewardship

Singing Shepherds, Carolers & “Wandering Minstrels”

Share the joy of Jesus’ birth by singing Christmas carols or playing a musical instrument at the church entrances as guests and parishioners arrive for Mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Family groups are welcome! Contact Jeff McGarrity, STM Director of Music, at jeffm@stthomasmore.org and we’ll find a place & time for you to share your musical gifts. Or, come sign up in the narthex after all Masses next Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3.

Help provide a joyous welcome with music for all who come to worship with us for Christmas!

Celebrating an AnniversaryTom & Louise Hall – 58 years Happy anniversary! If you would like youranniversary to be published in the bulletin,please email bulletin@stthomasmore.orgat least two weeks before your anniversarywith your names, date and the number ofyears of marriage you will be celebrating.

Honoring the beautiful vocation of marriage

Traveling ChalicePraying for vocations this week:

The Lum Lung Family

To sign up to receive the chalice to pray for our priests and for an increase in vocations, contact Karen Smoody at 720.482.3594 or karens@stthomasmore.org.

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stewardshipof TREASURE

A special collection will be taken next weekend, Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3, during each Mass to support our retired, aged & infirm priests who have faithfully served in our archdiocese.

Your generous donation allows those priests who can assist in parishes to continue in their ministry in a variety of pastoral settings. This allows us to make sure our priests’ financial needs are covered.

As Monsignor Tom wrote in the October More Informed, as a stewardship parish, we do not typically take up second collections. In lieu of this, our Stewardship Committee approves a generous donation from our regular offertory on behalf of the parishioners of St. Thomas More.

However, for the upcoming Retired & Infirm Priests’ Collection, the Archdiocese of Denver has mandated that a specialcollection be taken.

Thank you verymuch for your generosity, prayers & support of our priests!

THANK YOU, Fathers!

Our priests have cared for us. Now let’s care for them.

Project 600 Toy CollectionNow through Wednesday, December 6:

Please donate unwrapped, brand-new toys (for 4- & 5-year-old children) in the labeled boxes at church entrances.

STM Youth Ministry will host preschool children from Denver for our annual Christmas party in December, and we need your help! Every child visits Santa and receives gifts. For many kids, these donated toys are the only Christmas presents they will receive this year.

A good goal for each toy donation is $10–$15, and please no toys that require batteries. Thank you for your generosity and kindness!

For questions, contact David Tschumper at youth@stthomasmore.org or 303.220.3388 x1. See the poster in the narthex for details.

Bring Christmas cheer and joy to children!

eGiving with Faith DirectThere is no charge to parishioners for enrolling in eGiving through Faith Direct. In fact, every family signed up means one less package of envelopes to print and mail out – and that will mean savings for St. Thomas More, which we can use to further expand our ministries throughout our community.

To enroll, please visit faithdirect.net and use our parish code: CO739. Or, scan the QR code at left with a barcode-scanning mobile app. Thank you for your support!

Try this simple approach for offertory gifts for good stewardship of treasure, time & natural resources!

IRA Charitable RolloverBy law, each IRA owner over age 70 ½ may make a transfer of up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charity. IRA charitable rollovers are tax-free and not included in adjusted gross income. An IRA charitable rollover may fulfill part or all of your required minimum distribution (RMD).

To learn how you, the Church and St. Thomas More can benefit, contact Jean Finegan at The Catholic Foundation at 303.867.0613.

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Middle School EventsMonday, November 27:NO Bible & Beyond

Tuesday, November 28Challenge Girls’ Club: 6:45–8:15pm St. JPII Youth Choir Practice (Grades 8 & up): 7:00pm

Wednesday, November 29:ECHO (Grades 7 & 8): 6:30–8:30pm

Thursday, November 30Crossfire (Grade 6): 6:30–8:00pm

Grades 6, 7 & 8

High School EventsSunday, November 26: YDisciple: 6:45–8:00pm

Tuesday, November 28:St. JPII Youth Choir Practice: 7:00pm

Wednesday, November 29:Breakaway: 7:00–8:45pm

Saturday–Sunday, December 2–3:High School Movie Lock-in: 7:00pm (Saturday) to 10:00am (Sunday)

Sunday, December 3:YDisciple: 6:45–8:00pm

Grades 9–12

HIGH school YOUTHSTM MIDDLE school &

Project 600 VolunteersFriday–Monday, December 8–11: STM Youth Ministry is proud to sponsor Project 600, an annual Christmas party for about 400–500 four- & five-year-old kids from inner-city Denver. This is a huge project and we need YOUR help with wrapping party setup, the wrapping party, setup for the event and the Christmas party event itself.

Dates, times and details are on our website. To help, sign up ONLINE ONLY at stthomasmore.org/youth/project600.

Help spread Christmas joy and cheer to children!

Youth Ministry Dinner & Denver Nuggets Night Out

Friday, December 15:Meet at Park Meadows Mall Food Court for dinner at 4:30pm. Return at County Line Light Rail Station at 11:00pm.

Registration materials are on the Youth Table in the narthex. Cost: $20 for game ticket & light rail pass. Bring money for dinner. For any questions, contact Greg Johnson at gregj@stthomasmore.org or 303.220.3388.

A fun night of basketball with the Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Mary’s Baby Shower: Middle School Christmas Party

Thursday, December 7: 6:00–8:00pm in the Catacombs

Come celebrate the birth of Christ with music, food, games and more! Snacks provided. Admission: Donation of baby item(s) for people in need. Ideas include diapers size newborn, 3, 5, 6; formula; baby toiletries; & winter clothing 2T–5T.

Contact Yifat Shahrabani for questions at 303.220.3388 or yifats@stthomasmore.org.

A fun Christmas Party for all middle school (6th–8th grade) youth & friends

Mountain Madness 2018Friday–Sunday, February 16–18, 2018:at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park

All middle school youth are invited for an exciting annual retreat! We’ll gather together for a “mountaintop” experience. This archdiocese-wide, huge retreat features APeX Ministries

Registration due this Thursday, November 30 with non-refundable $50 deposit. Total cost: $180. Please find registration packets at the Youth Table in the narthex, outside the Office of Catechesis or via Flocknote. Contact Yifat Shahrabani for questions at 303.220.3388 or yifats@stthomasmore.org.

Encounter God at this archdiocesan retreat open to all 6th–8th graders!

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLST. THOMAS MORE

Our Week at a GlanceTuesday, November 28:Advent by Candlelight: 6:30–9:00pm in the school gym. Adults gather for an evening of inspiration and preparation for the Advent Season! Hosted by FIAT.

Friday, December 1:Principal Appreciation Day! On this day, we are honoring our wonderful Principal Mrs. Altevogt & Vice Principal Mrs. Nelson.

To learn more about our great parish school, visit stmcatholic.org or call 303.770.0441.

& young adult FAMILIESyoung ADULTS

Game NightThis Tuesday, November 28:6:30pm at Risen Christ Catholic Church(3060 S. Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80222)

Come enjoy our monthly game night! Young adults from all around Denver are welcome. Kids & families welcome too!

For questions, contact Theresa Francis at theresa@catholicyoungadultsports.com.

Bring a friend and a game to share!

(ages 18–39)

Wiffleball LeagueOur wiffleball league with CYAS here at STM starts on January 7! Early bird pricing ends on Sunday, December 10.

For details, contact Theresa Francis at theresa@catholicyoungadultsports.com. Link is on our Young Adults Facebook page.

In partnership with Catholic Young Adult Sports (CYAS)

Advent Book StudyBeginning this Monday, November 27:7:00pm (contact for location) Join us for a four-week book study of an Advent and Christmas classic: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.

Bring your own copy of the book. For location or any questions, contact Brett Manero at brettm@stthomasmore.org or 303.221.9244.

Fellowship, good discussion, prayer, dinner and festive cheer!

Bible StudiesEvery Wednesday evening:6:30–8:30pm (contact for location) Women, please contact Theresa Francis at theresa@catholicyoungadultsports.com.Men, please contact Brett Manero at brettm@stthomasmore.org.

Grow in faith and fellowship!

A Very Special MassFor a recent school Mass, the sixth grade students processed in dressed as saints and carrying the 60 relics that STM parish has in our custody. This was a beautiful display of the communion of the saints and angels at Mass.

We were blessed with a special guest priest, Father Andre, who is visiting Pope Francis soon. The students’ group photograph at left was taken for Father Andre to bring to Rome, which he will personally ask Pope Francis to sign and then return to our parish. Wow!

Our parish school is a beautiful community of faith