october 13, 2019
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WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM
DAILY MASSES: 7:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Thursdays – 4:30 PM • Saturdays - 8:15 AM
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Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Monday - 12:01 AM through Saturday 4:00 PM
ROSARY Daily - 7:00 AM
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items are due to the Parish by at 4:00 PM. Please email your items
October 13, 2019
S T. T H O M A S M O R E
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Website: www.thomasmorespokane.org October 13, 2019
Monday 14: Tuesday 15: Altar Society Officers Mtg., 9:00 AM Rosary Makers, 1:00 PM Youth Group Mtg., @ St. Charles, 6:30 PM Wednesday 16: Adult Bible Study, “Epic”, 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Game Day, 11:30 AM Thursday 17: School Mass, 8:45 AM
Adult Bible Study, “Epic”, 1:00 PM Catholic Divorced Ministry, 6:00 PM Friday 18: Saturday 19: Mass at 4:30 PM Sunday 20: Children’s Religious Education, 10:05 AM Masses at 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 7:00PM
If you have questions about any of these events, call the Parish Office. The diocese is committed to helping victims/survivors
of sexual abuse and to protecting children and vulnerable adults. Volunteers who supervise other
volunteers who work with minors and vulnerable adults are required to report any suspected abuse by others they supervise. Contact: Roberta Smith,
Victims Assistance Coordinator (509) 353-0442 Office Phone or (509) 998-8340 Cell. You may also go to the
Diocesan website. http://www.dioceseofspokane.org/safe-envirnoment.
Baptism: Go to our parish website to fill out the proper paperwork. After we receive your information, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
Marriage: To schedule an appointment for marriage preparation, please contact a parish priest at least four months in advance of your desired wedding date. Anointing of the Sick: Call the Parish Office to request a priest. If the call is after hours, you will be prompted on how to proceed.
Hearing assistance is available during liturgies at FM 89.1
Parish Staff Phone 466-3811 Pastor Fr. Pat Kerst Ext. 208
Parish Deacons Deacon Douglas Banks Ext. 204 Deacon Tom Heavey
Office Staff Jennifer Siira, Business Manager Ext. 201 John Oss, Music Director Ext. 200 Traci Loewen, Bulletin Editor Ext. 200 Jim Huss, Receptionist Ext. 200 Alexis Ferrante, Religious Ed. Coord. Tracy Acker, Sacramental Prep Coord. J.J., Nazzaro, Youth Ministry Coord.
School Staff Phone: ............................................................... 466-3811 Doug Banks, Principal…………………………..Ext. 204 Jim McCollum, Interim Principal & Student Affairs VP ……………………….Ext. 315 Maureen Durheim, Academic VP. ..................... Ext. 326 Mary Heavey, Secretary ..................................... Ext. 313
Jen Siira, Preschool Director .............................. Ext. 201
Oh Lord, give us a mind that is humble, quiet, peaceable, patient and charitable, and a taste of your Holy Spirit in all our thoughts,
words, and deeds. O Lord, give us a lively faith, a firm hope, a fervent charity, a love of
you. Take from us all lukewarmness in meditation and all dullness in prayer. Give
us fervor and delight in thinking of you, your grace, and your tender compassion toward
us. Give us, good Lord, the grace to work for the things we pray for.
—St. Thomas More,
1478-1535
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USHERS/GREETERS FOR OCTOBER
Sat. 4:30 P.M. Ken LaGrandeur & Jim Chatfield Sun. 7:30 A.M. Randy & Ruth Compton 9:00 A.M. Rob & Jason Walker 11:00 A.M. John Hoffman & Sons 7:00 P.M. Ward Family
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS NEXT
WEEKEND: Saturday, October 19: 4:30 PM Sacristan: Mary Bolka Chris Banks, Louanne Hausmann, Linda Bacon,
Helen Durgan, Kelly Malone, Ernie Greco Lector: John Hausmann Sunday, October 20: 7:30 AM Sacristan: Jack Louie Karen & Roger Deshaw, John & Christine
Hoffmann, Dennis & Beatie Wolf, Kathy Ossello Lector: Jocelyn Beaumont 9:00 AM Sacristan: Greg Riddle Dennis & Wendy Gunnels, Jayson Grainger,
Tom Machtolf, Art Schmidt, Fran McDonald, Robert Walker
Lector: Casey McNellis 11:00 AM Sacristan: Greg Riddle Brian & Barb Beatty, Kay Doyle, Ann Hart,
Jason & Angie Malone Lector: Christine Johnson 7:00 PM Sacristan: Chaundra Ward Bradley Ward
Lector: Ron Wasson
Altar Servers for Next Weekend:
Saturday, October 19:
4:30 PM Gabrielle Atkinson, Nikolas Motredt Sunday, October 20:
7:30 AM Lane Blunt 9:00 AM Jimmy Grainger, Luke Schmidt, 11:00 AM Jack, Maggie & Ellie Penders 7:00 PM Simon & Lucy Ward
Stewardship
Budget YTD Received YTD
Income $678,824.00 $707,032.00 Needed Weekly: $12,808.00 Received 10/06: $12,967.00 Mailed in: $1,210.00 Auto Withdrawal: $1,190.00 Total Received: $15,367.00
“Put His Will in Your Will!” Clause for Christian Will
I give, devise, and bequeath to St. Thomas More Catholic Parish-Spokane, a Washington non-profit corporation
(description of gift).
Annual Catholic Appeal On behalf of Bishop Daly, a huge “thanks” to all of you who have
donated to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, which will support the ministry of the bishop and all diocesan staff for the
fiscal year 2020-2021. To date, 145 donors have given $93,170.69. Our parish assessment for the ACA this year is $132,477. You may still offer your donation in the weeks to
come. You can follow our progress at dioceseofspokane.org/give.
Respect for Life October is Respect Life Month! Join Catholics
nationwide in celebrating throughout October. Learn more about upholding the
sanctity of every human life at: respectlifeprogram.org/respect-life-month
Seven Considerations While Navigating
Infertility We often assume parenthood happens easily after “I do,” but for many married couples, it
does not. For some, the joy of conception never happens. Others suffer repeated miscarriages. Still others experience
secondary infertility: after giving birth to one or more children, they are unable to have
another. If you experience difficulty bringing a child into your family, know that God is with you, and He has a beautiful plan for your life
as married couple. You are not alone; His Church desires to walk with you. The full article at the website listed
above contains compassionate, practical guidance, intended primarily for married couples struggling with infertility, though others may also find it to be informative.
Immaculate Heart Center Each year, IHRC invites parishioners in the diocese to a
brunch, to celebrate retreat ministry, inform people about IHRC, and to invite donations to support IHRC. This year,
the event will be at the Hemmingson Center on the GU campus on Saturday, November 9, from 10:30 AM to
Noon. If you would like to attend this brunch/presentation, and sit at the table hosted by Fr. Pat, please contact the
Parish Office.
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High School Youth Group Join us on Tuesdays at St. Charles Parish at 6:30 PM.
This year we are joining together with other north-
side parishes to share our faith and have some fun!
Do you know someone interested in becoming Catholic? Do you want a “refresher” course on
your faith? Classes have just begun. Contact the Parish Office if interested.
Join us for a new year! Kindergarten through 5th grade.
We meet on Sundays in the Library from
10:05 AM until 10:55 AM. Classes
have begun. Questions? Call the
Parish Office.
Catholic Bible Study Epic: A Journey though Church
History September 2019-March 2020
Classes have begun—you can
still join! Class times are Wednesdays at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM or
Thursdays at 1:00 PM. If you would like to sign up for these classes, call the Parish Office.
Sacramental Prep Calendar Children meet in the school, parents in PACC All classes are on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
October 30, November 20 (Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the
church), January 29, March 25, April 29
Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation:
Saturday, May 9, 11:00 AM
Thank you to our catechists:
Sacramental Prep: Tracy Acker (Coordinator), Mary Liguori, Nikki Myers,
Cindy Hawk Religious Education: Alexis Ferrante
(Coordinator), Guillermo and Ashley Cartagena, Kimberly Tadlock, Mikayla
Greenlund, Katelyn Doan
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Knight of the Month: Cedric Devaney
Dinner in Oct: Bratwurst & sauerkraut
Knights’ Corner Coffee and Donuts Join your fellow parishioners for
coffee and donuts this week. Thank you to the Catholic Daughters of America for serving this weekend.
Ways for you to help the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help others:
1. If you have a car, truck, boat, airplane, or other vehicle you would like to donate to St. Vincent’s, connect to www.onecarhelpssvdp.com or call 800-322-8284. The process is easy, quick, and uses the value of your vehicle to help those in need.
2. It is possible to direct some of the charitable donations made by the following companies:
Fred Meyer: Fred Meyer will donate to the Spokane Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul based on the level of spending of their customers who have linked their rewards card to St. Vincent’s. Simply go to their website (www.fredmeyer.com/community reward) and link your Rewards card to our organization (our ID number is 86427). It costs nothing, but increases the amount Fred Meyer will donate to SVDP. Amazon: If you make purchases at Amazon.com, you can now use AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com). This web address: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-1934978 will link you to the Spokane District Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul as your eligible organization.
Other Happenings
Cornerstone Catholic Conference, 10/18-19, Tacoma Convention Center, go to wacatholics.org to register
Northwest Eucharistic Marian Conference, 10/18-19, St. Anthony Catholic Church, Newport, nationally-known speakers and artists to help you re-charge your soul and increase your prayer reflection, call 425-327-8753 or email [email protected] registration forms also available in the back of the church or in the Parish Office.
22nd Annual Men’s Retreat: “Continuing the Journey: Hearing God’s Word in the Rapidly Changing World,” 10/25-27, Camp N-Sid-Sen, led by well-known retreat master, host of EWTN, and author of “The Last Four Things,” Fr. Wade Menezes, $140, register online at www.eventbrite.com
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center Events
Women’s Silent Evening of Prayer, “Choosing the Better Part”, 10/22, 5:30-9:30 PM, Laura Kolbe & Alisa Kostecka
Silent Weekend Retreat on the Spirit of Fun Surprising Gifts: Living the Life of the Spirit in Joy, Beauty, and Fun, 11/1, Fr. Robinson, $204
Silent Weekend Retreat on Simplicity and Peace, The Simple Care of a Hopeful Heart, 11/8-10, Dr. Robert Wicks, $204
Silent Day of Prayer on Suffering in our Emotional Lives, dealing with Grief and Loss, 11/13, 9:00 AM, Teresa Warren, $40
To register for any of these events, call the IHRC at 448-1224 or go to www.ihrc.net
Don’t miss out on this amazing faith and food tour with Fr. Kruse!
Holy Day Mass Online for the Homebound
Is someone you love unable to join us at church for the Nov.
1 Holy Day Mass in celebration of All Saints Day? Invite anyone you know who cannot get out to church to
experience the spiritual comfort of this joy-filled
Catholic Mass. Online video will be available a
www.HeartofheNation.org.
All Souls Day Mass Holy Cross Cemetery
To Honor the Souls of the Departed Bishop Thomas Daly, Celebrant
Saturday, November 2 6:00 PM
New Film about St. Faustina Theatrical Release on 10/28
The remarkable true story of St Faustina and the message of Divine Mercy will be told
in more than 700 movie theaters across the United States for one night only. Showing in Spokane on
October 28 at 7:00 PM at Northtown theater.
Book of Names for the Faithful Departed
Please stop in the vestibule and write the names of your deceased
family and loved ones in this book. They will be prayed for at Masses during the month of November at
St. Thomas More.
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Please pray for those who are ill in our
Parish and for those who are dying or who have died. Never doubt the
power of prayer! If you would like to add someone to our prayer chain, call Mary at 466-0531 or
Pat at 466-3163.
Week of October 14: Mon. 7:30 A.M. Debbie Ballantyne Tue. 7:30 A.M. Wed. 7:30 A.M. Janet Kosch Thur. 7:30 A.M. Fri. 7:30 A.M. Sat. 7:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. Sun. 7:30 A.M. Tyler Petty 9:00 A.M. Merry & Wayne Estes 11:00 A.M. Jennifer & Dylan Siria 7:00 P.M. STM Parishioners
ADORATION St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta has stated, “The fruit of silence is Prayer, the fruit of prayer is
Faith, the fruit of faith is Love,...the fruit of love is Service, the fruit of service is Peace.” St.
Padre Pio’s words, “Confide your needs to Him, along with those of others.” The following time slots need
volunteers: Call Sue at 467-0671 if you can help.
Mondays: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Tuesdays: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Family Holy Hour, Tuesdays, 7:00 PM,
STM Chapel You are invited to join us in praying for
ourselves, our families, or friends. We pray the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and
Eucharistic songs before the Blessed Sacrament for all prayer petitions people
have requested in our prayer petition book, the parish prayer chains, or those that are
placed in the Tuesday night prayer petition basket.
Want to get involved? Check out the following ministries:
Adoration, volunteer one hour a week in the chapel
St. Martha’s, provide a salad or dessert for funeral lunches, help set up and serve
Altar Society, help with church cleaning, fun social activities, and fundraisers for the church
St. Vincent de Paul, make home visits to deliver food and offer assistance
Family to Family, an outreach program to the indigenous people living in remote areas of
Guatemala.
St. Elizabeth’s, ministers communion to the hospitalized and homebound each week.
October is the Month of the Rosary: The Mysteries of the Rosary Have you ever wanted to explore the life of Jesus and Mary in a deeper way? Each decade highlights a sacred episode:
Joyful Mysteries: Through the Annunciation (1) and Visitation (2), we get a glimpse at Mary’s joyful yes to God. She gives birth to Jesus in the Nativity (3). Mary and Joseph present their son at the temple (4) and bring him there again
when he is a teenager (5).
Luminous Mysteries: Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River (1) before Mary gives him a nudge to his first miracle at Cana (2). Jesus proclaims the Gospel (3), is transfigured on Mount Tabor (4), and institutes the Eucharist (5). The light is shining!
Sorrowful Mysteries: Jesus prays in agony in Gethsemane (1), knowing his hour of suffering has come. After his betrayal and arrest, Jesus
is scourged (2) and crowned with thorns (3). He carries his cross (4), and Mary stands at the foot of the cross as he is crucified (5).
Glorious Mysteries: Christ is risen in glory (1)! After appearing to those he loves, he ascends into heaven (2). Jesus’ followers receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (3). Mary, unaffected by original sin, is assumed body and soul into heaven (4), where she is crowned queen,
humble mother of Christ the King (5).
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Why a Catholic School?
Parents choose Catholic schools for their children because of high academic standards, values-added education, and a safe school environment. At St. Thomas More Catholic School teachers are not only devoted to the academic excellence of your child but more importantly, we work with you as a family to develop the closes possible relationship with God.
Why St. Thomas More? Catholic Identity – Our Mission is “To Know, Love, and Serve God” in all we say, do, and pray. Academic Excellence – We take pride that we teach students to “learn how to learn”. Community – Caring for one another, for each other’s families, and appreciating the unique gifts and talents that each
student and their family brings to St. Thomas More is our way of living out the teachings of the Gospels. Service – St. Thomas More Catholic School believes strongly that the words of the gospel are meant to be learned, studied,
and PUT INTO ACTION! C+STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, with a Catholic component
A C+STEM program provides a focus for students to show appreciation, care, and reverence for God’s creation. This program begins with a fully installed and equipped science lab and a spiraling curriculum. We have a strong program of teaching coding and robotics beginning in Kindergarten and growing throughout the grades. We have a vegetable garden and a greenhouse to grow food that is used for our St. Vincent de Paul ministry and for Catholic Charities programs to help those in need. Our greenhouse program is beginning a new program in teaching the children about aquaponics – the harvesting of fish and growing of food in a closed environment through the entire year – this program will teach students about self-sufficiency and best practices for using God’ resources for the good of others. This program works with students to learn real-world problem solving skills.
We have classes in Art, Music, and Physical Education. We have programs that teach Spanish as a foreign language and outdoor education
programs that combine hands-on learning about our environment as well as teaching and learning about cooperative learning and leadership skills.
Learn more about St. Thomas More Catholic School by viewing several videos of current and past programs and activities at
www.gostm.org Open Enrollment
If it is your desire to send your child to St. Thomas More Catholic School, we are willing to work with you to help you make it possible for your child(ren) to attend. We are committed to helping all families send their children to St. Thomas More Catholic School, regardless of financial ability.
Call or visit our website – www.thomasmorespokane.org or call 466-3811, ext. 204.
Need Help Around the House or in the Yard? Don’t forget about our 8th Graders who are now busy earning money for their DC trip next year! If you need
help, contact Jennifer Onzay at: [email protected]
Prospective new students of Gonzaga University: If you are going to apply
to Gonzaga, we may be able to get your application fee waived. Contact
Fr. Pat before December.