November 1, 2015St. thomaS moreCatholiC ChurCh | SaraSota

St. thomaS moreCatholiC ChurCh | SaraSota

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We are: a welcoming Catholic community devoted to living out and celebrating God’s Word and Sacraments by connecting people to Christ through faith, love and ministry.

2506 Gulf Gate Dr. Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941-923-1691 | stthomasmoresrq.org

Parish Office Located in the Chelsea Center

Office Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Location 2506 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota, FL 34231 Contact us 941-923-1691; info@stthomasmoresrq.org Website stthomasmoresrq.org

Confessions 3:00pm (Saturday, in the Chapel)

Saturday 8:00am & 4:00pm Masses

Sunday 8:00am Mass 9:45am Mass (Traditional choir) 11:30am Mass (Contemporary choir)

Weekdays 8:00am Mass

Fr. Michal SzySzka Parochial Vicar

CHURCH STAFF

Sr. Judy BaldinoPastoral Associate

rev. Mr. BoB GaitenSDeacon

rev. Mr. kevin MonahanDeacon

alex dilanOrganist & Music Director

chuck lynchSacristan

leiland theriotInterim Director of Youth Ministry

carolann loveJoy-JeSSupExecutive Assistant

david FelicianoParish Accountant

Mary MaxwellParish Secretary

SuSan JacoBSFront Office Coordinator

Joanne tararaChelsea Coordinator

raMon alveroMaintenance/Set up

John driScollMaintenance/Set up

Fr. Joe cliFFordPastor

Thanksgiving Altar - Canned Goods for our Cornucopia

Donations of any type of canned goods (as well as dry goods) are being collected for an overflowing cornucopia for our Altar during the week leading up to Thanksgiving. fter the holiday, food items will be taken to Bethesda House and All Faiths Food Bank.

Several baskets are in the Gathering Area for your food drop-off. Please donate before Thursday, November 19.

Next Sunday after the

8:00 & 9:45 am Masses

Why Join the Knights of Columbus?

Becoming a Knight will enhance your life with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference. You will experience the camaraderie of being a part of the world’s largest Catholic men’s organization while supporting the Church and our parish. To learn how you can achieve this with a time commitment of as little as 24 hours in a year, contact Dan Bulinski, Grand Knight at 941-556-9673 or danb6002@comcast.net.

Centering Contemplative Prayer Thursdays @ 10:30 am in the Bavaria Room

Spirit of Love Prayer Group 2nd Monday @ 2:00 pm in the chapel

Rosary Weekdays @ 7:30 am in the Church

Women at the Well & Micah’s Men 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm in the Chelsea Garden Room

Join us for Prayer

Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Thomas More ConferenceInstallation of OfficersLarry Keefe (l), outgoing president, congratulates John Cesare (r), incoming president, as St. Thomas More (c) looks on at the installation ceremony held on Monday, October 19. Larry served as Conference president for six years. Others continuing in office: Marcella Levin, vice president; Nancy Rostowsky, secretary; Paul Rostowsky, treasurer.

The mission of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to help people in need. Members range from doctors and lawyers to people who are good at budgeting, child management and a host of practical skills. Volunteers are needed.

For information, call 941-447-8950. Remember the hymn: “I will go, Lord, if you need me.”

Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop

Saturday, November 14, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm In the Chelsea Garden Room

The workshop covers the basics of Centering Prayer for those who may be new to this practice and are seeking a deeper relationship with God by means of a meditative practice.

You will be invited to explore this way of prayer through a step by step journey that leads inward to a place of rest in God. It is to be open to the infinite and infinite possibilities. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other forms of prayer, it enhances prayer. Presenters: parishioners Ed Savoy and Bob Fasulo, certified to facilitate workshops by Father Thomas Keating, a Trappist monk and founder of Contemplative Outreach.

Contact the: Parish Office @ 941-923-1961 to register. Got Change?During November, a large glass change jar will be dis-played in the Gathering Area. You may place any loose change you have laying around and collecting dust in it. Each week we’ll post a running total. Last year, $4,217.01 in change was given, let’s top it this year!

The change collection is an easy, fun way to give to our St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference at St. Thomas More Church.

Thank you to our generous parishioners and friends! Last week’s blood drive netted 20 pints of blood given. We reached our goal!

Members of The St. Thomas More Women's Club will have their annual Christmas Luncheon at the beautiful Field Club on Tuesday, Dec. 1, beginning at 11:30 am.

The Field Club is located at 1400 Field Road, Sarasota. Seating is limited, please submit reservations by Monday, Nov. 23.

The price is $35 (includes tip). Menu choic-es: Penne ala Vodka, Chicken Piccata or Romanian Skirt Steak. All choices include the club’s signature dessert: Strawberry Fields.

Make checks payable to St. Thomas More Women's Club. Be sure to include your menu choice. Send them to St. Thomas More Women’s Club, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231

The Women’s Club at

St. Thomas More Church

Thanksgiving Day MassThursday, November 26, 10:00 am

Women’s Club Card Sales Saturday, Nov. 14 and

Sunday, Nov. 15 Following each Mass

Start your shopping early for holiday gift-giving!

There will be a special meeting for Youth Ministry, Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veteran's Day. We will NOT be having a meeting in the Spirit Center that night. Please join us at Sarasota High School for the Veteran's Day Concert at 7:00 pm in the SHS Auditorium. Choirs from Sarasota High School, Sarasota Middle School and McIntosh Middle School will be performing (and our Youth Minister, Leiland Theriot, will be directing!).

Youth Ministry at St. Thomas More will meet this Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 pm in the Spirit Center. Please be aware that there is no one here to supervise your teenag-ers until 6:00 pm. All, be sure to pick up your teenagers promptly at 8:00 pm when the meeting is over.

Youth Group 6:30-8:00 pm Wednesdays in the Spirit Center

Youth Ministry leader: Leiland Theriot youth@stthomasmoresrq.org

November 1- 8Sunday - All Saints Day Fr. Michal 8:00am +Members of Fr. Joe 9:45am St. Thomas More Fr. Joe 11:30am Parish

Monday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Peggy Skinner +Daniel Edward Coyle

Tuesday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Pessie Schwartz +Eleanor Messer

Wednesday Fr. Michal 8:00am Thanking the Blessed Mother for a Special Intention +Paul Otten

Thursday Fr.Joe 8:00am +GeneHoeffler Fr. Sean Morris

Friday Fr. Joe 8:00am +William Ross +Donald Cordano

Saturday Fr. Dave 8:00am St. Thomas More Clergy Fr. Michal 4:00pm +Richard Phayre +Marian Murphy Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Steve Suchanec +Helen Cece

Fr. Joe 9:45am +Jack Michala +Joseph Humphrey

Fr. Joe 11:30am +Tim Erchul +Justine Morreale

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Sanctuary Candle Lighted in memory of our loved ones -

Barbara Suchanec

this week’s CALENDARSunday, November 18:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

Monday, November 27:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel10:00am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Charity Rm. Bonnie Lagner 941-921-12615:30pm AA - Chelsea Bavaria Room6:00pm Men of St. Thomas More - Chelsea Chancellor Rm. Roger Grenier 941-993-2908; roger.grenier@sothebysrealty.com6:00pm Cub/Boy Scouts - Spirit Center Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133; Javier Aristimuño 941-232-80737:00pm Al-Anon - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.

Tuesday, November 37:30am Pray the Rosary - Church 8:00am Mass - Chapel3:00pm Advance Handbell Choir - Church Alex Dilan 941-923-16915:15pm Youth Choir - Church Alex Dilan 941-923-16916:00pm Faith Formation - Chelsea & Spirit Centers Sr. Judy Baldino 941-923-1691; sjbaldino@aol.com

Wednesday, November 47:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Mothers’ Circle - Spirit Center Natalie Lelyo 215-620-1184 1:30pm Prayer Shawl Ministry - Chelsea Garden Rm. Pat Lucke 941-927-3419; pblucke@comcast.net; Marie Scott 941-927-5352.6:30pm Youth Group - Spirit Center Leiland Theriot youth@stthomasmoresrq.org6:00pm AA - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.6:00pm Just Faith - Chelsea Westminster Rm. Sue Morusiewicz 941-922-1257; morusiewicz@verizon.net7:00pm Micah’s Men & Women at the Well - Chelsea Garden Rm. Roger Grenier 941-993-2908; roger.grenier@sothebysrealty.com 7:00pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal - Church Alex Dilan 941-923-16917:00pm KnightsofColumbusOfficers-Chelsea Lancaster Rm. Dan Bulinski 941-556-9673; danb6002@comcast.net

Thursday, November 57:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Crafty Ladies - Spirit Center Faith Rm. Mary Hautanen 941-922-889210:00am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Charity Rm. Bonnie Lagner 941-921-126110:30am Contemplative Prayer - Chelsea Bavaria Rm. Ed Savoy 941-923-5706 6:00pm Girl Scouts - Chelsea Center Jill Crabill girlscouts780@gmail.com6:30pm Women’s Club - Chelsea Chancellor Rm. Rita Toole 631-786-18517:00pm R.C.I.A. - Chelsea Westminster Rm. Sr. Judy Baldino 941-923-1691; sjbaldino@aol.com7:00pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal - Church Alex Dilan 941-923-1691

Friday, November 67:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Adult Bible Study - Chelsea Westminster Rm. Mary Jo Dranttel 941-343-0522 (note correct time)9:30am Funeral Mass for Walter Benedetti - Chapel1:00pm Cards & Mah Jongg - Chelsea Center6:00pm AA Meeting - Chelsea Bavaria Rm.

Saturday, November 77:30am Pray the Rosary - Church 8:00am Mass - Chapel8:00 am Diocesan Event - Spirit Center4:00pm Mass - Church

Sunday, November 88:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

Sanctuary FlowersWe have many dates

available in 2016. StopbytheParishOffice

and talk to Mary.

OFFERTORYOtober 24/25, 2015 $21,425.30(includes ParishPay weekly donations)St. Vincent DePaul Society $ 412.00Respect Life $ 321.00

CATHOLIC FAITH APPEAL Goal $345,000.00

Pledged $285,156.40Received $264,264.40

Checks payable to: Catholic Faith Appeal Online gifts: stthomasmoresrq.org/cfa

Donating to St. Thomas MoreUsing your envelope helps the Parish Office and our accountant keep an accurate record of your donations. If you forget to bring your offering envelope, still put your assigned envelope number on your check.

Liturgical MinistriesIf you are an Altar Server, Lector, or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and will be away, contact Joanne Tarara: tarjmt1@verizon.net; or if you are a Hospitality Minister, contact Charles Ballschmieder: cjball01@verizon.net and let either person know your away dates. You do not want to be scheduled while you are gone!

Written notice of your changes is required the 1st of each month. If you are scheduled and cannot make it, you are asked to find a replacement from our list.

Meetings are confidential and all are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous • 5:30 pm Mondays, Bavaria Room

Al-Anon (Family groups) • 7:00 pm Mondays, Bavaria Room

Alcoholics Anonymous • 6:00 pm Wednesdays, Bavaria Room

Alcoholics Anonymous • 6:00 pm Fridays, Bavaria Room

Narcotics Anonymous & Nar Anon • 8:00 pm Sundays, Spirit Center, Gathering Room

AA & N-A Support Groups

Ministers of HospitalityPlease remember to return your hospitality name badge to the name badge table following the Mass at which you serve. We are running low on badges to give out at each Mass.

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in the Chelsea Center. There will be a salute to veterans at a special prayer service.

Dinner will follow.

Social JusticeCoalition of Immokalee Workers

Hearing their Story . . .

. . . followed by a peaceful protest at Publix on U.S. 41. Urging for a penny a pound increase payment to tomato pickers.

Get involved! Join our Social Justice Committee, contact Sue Morusiewicz 941-922-1257

(Photos courtesy of Cathy Nemeth)

Fabric Donations: Pillowcases for Children with CancerThe St. Thomas More Quilters request your support of our children’s charities. We are in need of childrens-themed cotton fabric in one yard increments or more. We use this fabric to make pillowcases for children undergoing treatment at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

These colorful pillowcases will help brighten up an otherwise sterile hospital room. Fabric may be put in the baskets in the church Gathering Area or brought to the Quilters on Monday or Thursday. Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted.

NEW MEMBER TOUR AND ORIENTATION

SATURDAY, NOV. 14 9:00 AM, MEETING IN THE CHURCH

ALL WELCOME - ESPECIALLY NEW MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

Scouting at St. Thomas MoreCub Scouts Pack 100: Mondays - 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Boys ages 7-11 welcome! Pack Leader: Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133 or cubmaster@pack100.com

Boy Scouts Troop 100: Mondays - 6:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Boys ages 11-18 welcome! Troop Leader: Javier Aristimuño 941-232-8073 or scoutmaster@troop100.com

Girl Scouts Toop 780: Thursdays - 6:00 pm in the Chelsea Center.Girls ages 5-18 welcome! Troop Leader: Jill Crabill or Ginny Lawlor girlscouts780@gmail.com