Bulletin - St. Thomas More Church

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, January 19
Heb 5:1-10; Mk 2:18-22
7:00 a.m. Jeanette and Richard Leonard
8:45 a.m. Madeline Dillenbach
TUESDAY, January 20
Heb 6:10-20; Mk 2:23-28
7:00 a.m. Jean Pasquale Clas
8:45 a.m. Patricia Topper
5:30 p.m. Patricia Topper
WEDNESDAY, January 21
Heb 7:1-3,15-17; Mk 3:1-6
7:00 a.m. Jessica Govea
5:30p.m 8:45 a.m. Edward Duffy
. Betty Eamons
THURSDAY, January 22 Day of Prayer for Legal
Heb 7:25 8:6; Mk 3:7-12 Protection of Unborn Children
7:00 a.m. Joseph Csordas
8:45 a. m. Denis LeBlond
5:30 p.m. Marguerite Yankov
FRIDAY, January 23
Heb 8:6-13; Mk 3:13-19
7:00 a.m. Marguerite Yankov
8:45 a.m. Patricia Topper
School Mass
SATURDAY, January 24
Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Mk 3:20-21
8:00 a.m. Olindo Zanchettin
5:30 p.m. Edward Elborn
7:30 p.m. Justine Schwartz
SUNDAY, January 25
Jon 3:1-5,10; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20
7:30 a.m. Irene Corrigan
9:00 a.m. Daniel Reichenbach
10:30 a.m. Enrolees of STM Memorial Fund
12:15 p.m. Ann Hebelka
M.O.S.T JANUARY FAMILY BREAKFAST
SERVED AT THE FAMILY CENTER
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 8 AM UNTIL NOON
ALL KINDERGARTEN AND 3RD GRADERS
FROM ALL SCHOOLS EAT FREE!!
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE
JANUARY 24-25
5:30 p.m. Zachary and Madylin Zegalia, David Heiser,
Ethan Hood
7:30 p.m. Katie and Matthew Martinez, Harrison Mello,
Christopher Pez
7:30a.m. Paul and Emily Spann, Ryan Walczak, Treyce
Weber
9:00 a.m. Kelly and Ryan Carbone, Joseph and Maria Traglia
10:30 a.m. Michael Schnabel, Jorne Gilbert, Rebecca
Houghton, Dan Chlebove
12:15 p.m. Georgia Johnson, Alexandra Soleta, Michael
Murphy
EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE
JANUARY 24-25
5:30 p.m. Jim Kozuch, Rich McGinnis
9:00 a.m. Jack Carbone, Mike Lanyi, Gary Kolp, Robin Miller
10:30 a.m. Kyle McLemore, Mike Spirk, Alane Lynch, Eric
Schnabel
12:15 p.m. Janet Janda, Todd Johnson
LECTOR SCHEDULE
JANUARY 24-25
5:30 p.m. George and Joan Hakun
7:30 p.m. Helen Lamparella, Chris Pez
7:30 a.m. Lynn and Diane Rankin
9:00 a.m. Christine DeLoggio, Tom Garrity
10:30 a.m. Teens
12:15 p.m. Lance Ek, Janet Roth
This schedule is posted as a courtesy. Please remember that
the deadline for bulletin items is several days before it is
actually being read. Some changes to the schedule may not
have been available when the bulletin went to print.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES
Grades K-6: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m. - Jan. 18 (no
class,) 25.
Grades 7-8: Sundays, 8:30-10:10 a.m. - Jan. 25 (Gr. 7
only), Jan. 26 (Confirmation Retreat for Gr. 8, 6-9 p.m.,
Family Center.)
Grades 7-8: Mondays: 7:30-9:00 p.m. Jan. 25 (Gr. 7
only), Jan. 26 (Confirmation Retreat for Grade 8, 6-9
p.m. in the Family Center.)
First Reconciliation will be held on Sun., Jan. 25 at
2:00 and 4:00 p.m. in the church.
Confirmation for Grade 8 Candidates will take place
on Tues., Feb. 10 with Bishop John Barres officiating.
NEWLY BAPTIZED
Please welcome into our Parish Community Ethan
Swartz. We congratulate his parents.
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"Holy and awesome is
His Name, His praise
endures forever."
- Psalm 111:9-10
46TH PARISH RETREAT
Will be held at Monocacy Manor, Bethlehem,
beginning on Fri., Mar. 13 at 6 p.m. and ending
on Sun., Mar. 15. You are welcome...please try to
join us. For reservations contact Msgr. Murphy
at the Rectory, 610-433-7413.
JANUARY 18, 2015
PRIME TIME NEWS
We invite anyone over the age of 55 to join Prime
Time. We meet the second Thursday of the month at
1:30 PM in the Family Center. Dues are $5 per year.
No meeting in January and February.
Thurs., Mar. 12 - First meeting in 2015 at 1:30 p.m. in
the Family Center. Dues will be accepted at that time.
Trips for 2015:
Wed., Mar. 18 - Hollywood Casino Trip. Cost $22,
leaves STM 10:00 a.m.
Tues. & Wed., Mar. 31 Apr. 1 - Atlantic City, Visit 3
casinos, free buffet, slot play. Cost $102 pp. dbl., $130
single. Bus leaves STM at 9:00 a.m. Few seats left!
Wed. Apr. 15 - Mt. Airy. Cost $20, $20 slot play, $10
food. Bus leaves STM 10:30 a.m.
Wed., May 6 - LeCreccis, "Legends in Music"
entertainment. One hour open bar, served meal, beer/
wine. Cost $78. Bus leaves STM 8:45 a.m.
Please note: Take photo ID on all casino trips and
must be 21 years of age. On all our bus trips your
check is your reservation and will be handled in that
order. If you need to cancel, you are responsible for
filling your reservation. We will try to assist you if we
have a waiting list. Call Marie Ormanoski, 610-9659960.
STM BIBLICAL STUDIES
Jan. 22: Faith Sharing Group following 8:45 a.m.
Mass in the Church Library.
Jan. 23: Men's Bible Study, 6:45 a.m. in Disciple's
Room.
Jan. 25: Sunday Morning Bible Study, 8:30 a.m. in
School Conference Room.
For more info, please see the parish website.
Faith Communities Small Group:
The next 10 week session is scheduled for the Spring.
Upcoming PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
WORKSHOPS in the Disciple's Room:
Jan. 28: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; or 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
If you are planning on attending you must register in
advance. Childcare will not be available. To register or
for more info, please contact Jared Rabold at 610-4337413x49 or by email at [email protected].
MOTHER-SON SNOWTUBING
Will take place on Thurs., Jan. 22, from 6-9 at Bear Creek
Mt. Admission $15 pp. Boys must be at least 6 years old and
a minimum of 42" tall. Ques., please call Cathy Spisszak at
610-390-6505. Also, There is still time to send in your
Women's Guild membership dues. Ques., contact Corinne
Shucavage at 610-966-7311.
PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR STM
PARISHIONERS AND FAMILY
MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING
IN THE ARMED FORCES
"We live in the land of the free
because of the brave."
STM GALA - APRIL 18, 2015
In celebration of the 45th year of St. Thomas More
School, the 2015 Gala Committee is creating a
special tribute to the generations of families that
have helped make our wonderful school the treasure
it is today. We need your assistance to make this
happen! Please contact Megan Bower at
[email protected] or Lisa Seed at
[email protected] and submit photos of your
family from 45 years ago to today!
CELEBRATE KNUTE ROCKNE
AND NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL HISTORY
With Award-Winning Author Jim Lefebvre
Jim has spent over a decade researching and
writing about the formative years of Notre
Dame football, and is considered one of the
foremost authorities on its history. His
current book, Coach For A Nation: The
Life and Times of Knute Rockne, has been hailed
as "the definitive piece on this American icon." Jim
will give a presentation that is motivating on the life
and impact of Coach Rockne, and how today's Notre
Dame can trace many traditions to his time. The
event will include a question and answer session,
and Jim will be available to autograph his books.
This event will be held at the Columbian Home of
Allentown, 1519 W. Greenleaf St., Allentown, PA,
on February 4, at 7:00 PM. Free Admittance. For
info call Tom Gibbons, 610-395-2130, Notre
Dame Club of the L.V. (Sorry, not wheelchair
accessible.)
HAMILTON PARK ATHLETIC ASSN.
Registration for spring and summer sports (tee ball,
boy's baseball and girl's softball,) will be held on
Sat., Jan. 31 (snow date Feb. 7), 10-12 Noon at St.
Timothy's Lutheran Church, Walnut and Ott Sts.
(use rear door.) Online registration will beavailable
on www.hpaasports.org website. More info, contact
Jerry Collins, 610-433-5304 or email using website.
ANY ADULT OR TEEN INTERESTED IN
PARTICIPATING IN THE 2015 PASSION DRAMA
PLEASE E-MAIL NATALIE AT
[email protected] BY FEB. 1ST.
STM TRIPS
Open to all Parishioners and their guests.
Feb 7, NYC Ballet "Hear the Dance America," all
American composers, 2nd ring, bus and ticket $99,
brunch and tour extra. Bus leaves Trident at 9 a.m. OR
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night
Time." Best play on Broadway, $139.
Mar. 5 - Phila. Flower Show "Lights Action Bloom,"
Hollywood theme, $52. Lunch at Morimota, $35.
March 28 - Broadway shows, choose one: "The King
and I" with Kelli O'Hara, $144; "An American in
Paris, (old Gene Kelly Movie), $139; "On The
Twentieth Century," Kristen Chenoweth, a classic
"train" show, $147, "The Audience," with Helen
Mirren as Queen Elizabeth (her 60 year reign), $162.
For all trips above, contact Lori at 610-674-4374 or
484-951-0440, email [email protected], Checks
should be made out to St. Thomas More Church and
mailed to Lori O'Hara, 323 Tamarack Dr.,
Allentown, PA 18104. More info on St. Thomas More
website under stmchurchallentown.org.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Mon.,
Jan.
19, 7:00-7:45 p.m., please come to the
On
Disciple's Room for The Christian Life: "What does
God have to do with our moral conscience?" Dr.
Brennan Pursell will lead the discussion of #1776-1802
in the Catechism. For the podcasts, go to the parish
website, click on "Adult Formation," then select
"Catechism Podcasts" from the dropdown menu.
R.C.I.A.
How do the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation
affect your life? Learn more about the power of grace,
the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the invitation to
participate in God's life. Join Deacon Tom Shubella this
Tues., from 7:00-8:30 in the Parish Center STM
Room. Ques., call Kevin Damitz.
MARCH FOR LIFE 1-22-2015
Please consider joining members of St. Thomas More on
Thurs., Jan. 22, to take part in the 42nd Annual
MARCH FOR LIFE, which begins on the National Mall
and concludes at the U.S. Supreme Court Building,
approximately a 1/2 hour walk. The cost for
transportation to Washington, DC, is $20 p.p. and
students $10. Questions, please call Jim Toolan at 610433-7413 or email to [email protected]. We
will have Mass at 7:00 a.m. and depart from STM
Church parking lot at 7:30 a.m. We will stop for
dinner on return trip.
ST. THOMAS MORE BANQUET FACILITY
Let us help you customize your special event
Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties,
Corporate Events
FOR INFO CALL
Gwyn Baker 610-217-0840
or email www.stmweddings.com
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SCHOOL NEWS
2015-2016 Kindergarten and Transfer Student
Admission Applications: St. Thomas More School
will be accepting admission applications for
Kindergarten and transfer students in Grades 1-8 on
Sun., Jan. 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the
School Colonnade. An Open House is scheduled
from 10:15 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Packets for
prospective students will be available then. A copy of
the child's birth certificate, baptismal certificate (if
not baptized at STM) and current immunization
record must accompany completed documents in the
packet Ques., call the school office at 610-432-0306.
FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP
STM Knights of Columbus Council 4397 is
sponsoring a Free Throw Basketball Competition on
Fri., Jan. 23, 5:45-8:00 p.m. in the STM Gym.
Shooting by age groups will begin approximately
6:00 p.m. and finish by 7:30 p.m. Awards to follow.
Early departures or late arrivals will be
accommodated as much as possible; however, the 1st
and 2nd place leaders of each group should plan on
remaining to the end. Open to all boys and girls ages
9-14. A written note from a parent giving permission
is required. Proof of age (as of January 1, 2015) will
be required from winners. For further info call
Thomas Krall, 610-437-3973.
HAVE A HEART NEWS
WINTERFEST LUNCHEON at Starlight Diner on
Jan. 25 after the 12:15 p.m. Mass.
VALENTINE'S DAY MASS on Thurs., Feb. 12, Noon
in the Chapel. Lunch following in Disciple's Room.
OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH at Carrabba's on Mar. 11
at 12:30. Details, call Nancy Hrabal, 610-395-5660.
THE STM BLOODMOBILE WILL BE AT STM ON
SUNDAY, JAN. 25, 8:30-1:30, AT THE FAMILY
CENTER. SIGN-UP AT FAMILY BREAKFAST
THIS SUN. OR IN CHURCH FOYER. QUES., OR TO
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL MARION
GEWARTOWSKI, 610-437-9583. WALK-INS
WELCOME BUT REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED!