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

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Pentecost Sunday

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May 24, 2015

“You shall be clothed with power

from on high.”

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Office Info(located in chelsea center)

Hours (mon-fri)8:30am - 4:30pm

address:2506 Gulf Gate dr.sarasota, fl 34231

941-923-1691

info@stthomasmoresrq.orG

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Saturday 4:00pm

Confessions 3:00pm (in the Chapel)

Sunday8:00am9:45am (Traditional choir)

11:30am (Contemporary choir)

Weekday 8:00am

MASS TIMES

Parishioner receives international architecture award.This past week, Julian Norman Webb, parishioner and architect of our beautifully designed church, received the 2014 Religious Art and Architecture Award for Religious Architecture Renovation from the International Awards Program for Religious Art & Architecture.

Julian dedicated this award to St. Thomas More Parish

and to Fr. Don Henry who was “...a well-loved pastor and Father, in both the true sense of the word and liturgical. It was an emotional project as it was, and is, our home church/parish. It also allowed me to launch my individual career and practice, so for this church to give me that opportunity; I am very grateful.”

churchNEWS:

To read more news visit:stthomasmoresrq.org/news

The St. Thomas More Quilters thank all who bought items at their recent sale. Many thanks to those who contributed baby items for our layette shower; & to the Crafty Ladies for their contributions of knitted items.

At the shower, The Quilters gave the items to representatives from Our Mother’s House in Venice and Catholic Charities in Arcadia. They also presented checks to: Fr. Joe for the 2015 Catholic Faith Appeal, Andie from Catholic Charities in Arcadia, Rita and

Mary from Our Mother’s House and Deacon Kevin McKenney for Bethesda House. Deacon Kevin also received two quilts for Casa San Jose Mission. Fr. Joe was kind enough to give a blessing for our work.

To find out more, visit: http://bit.ly/quiltvid

fr. micHal szyszka Parochial Vicar

CHURCH STAFF

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sr. Judy BaldinoPastoral Associate

rev. mr. BoB GaitensDeacon

rev. mr. kevin monaHanDeacon

alex dilanOrganist & Music Director

cHuck lyncHSacristan

tom lelyoDir. of Youth Ministry

mimi fitzGeraldHealth Mininistry Coordinator

carolann loveJoy-JessupExecutive Assistant

david felicianoParish Accountant

mary maxwellParish Secretary

susan JacoBsFront Office Coordinator

Joanne tararaChelsea Coordinator

paul urBanGrounds/Maintenance

Supervisor

ramon alveroMaintenance/Set up

JoHn driscollMaintenance/Set up

Jim selinskiDir. of Operations& Stewardship

fr. Joe cliffordPastor

Thank you! Quilters of STM celebrate a succesful baby shower for local charitable organizations.

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Prayer Groups

Centering Contemplative Prayer: Thursdays @ 10:30AM in the Chelsea CenterEd Savoy 941-923-5706

Prayer Chain:Dale Eppig941-923-4961

Spirit of Love Prayer Group:2nd Monday @ 2PM in the ChapelAlice Lavitt 941-927-2647

Rosary Weekdays @ 7:30AM in the Church

Small Groups

Women at the Well & Micah’s Men:1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30PM in the Chelsea CenterRoger Grenier 941-993-2908

Mothers’ Circle:Natalie Lelyo215-620-1184

Find out more information &

see more ministries:stthomasmoresrq.org

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Liturgical Ministries

If you are an Altar Server (youth & adult), Lector, or Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and will be traveling this summer, please contact Joanne Tarara: tarjmt1@verizon.net and let her know your schedule.

Hospitality Ministers should contact Charles Ballschmieder: cjball1@verizon.net

Written notice is required by the 1st of each month, otherwise you are responsible for securing a replacement!

Rosemary (Involved in Chidren’s Ministry)

getINVOLVED:

The future of our church is in good hands. This story is just one of many examples of how blessed we are to have fruitful teenagers at our church:

Last week I was at the church for a Girl Scout meeting when a member of the Women’s Club came over looking for help because they weren’t able to get the projector working for their presentation.

After trying a few things with no luck, I asked if a member of the Youth Ministry would know how to fix it. Tom got hold of a student named Matt and I am not even sure what Matt was doing at the time but he stopped and walked to the church to fix what was wrong!

When I left the church after our meeting was over, Matt was still there making sure

everything was going smoothly. As I walked home with my 4 kids, my heart was warmed because I know that my children see this kindness in all the teenagers at our church.

My children look up to these amazing souls: these teenagers who play with them, who give up their seats at Mass, who help where ever they are needed, who collect food for the poor, who come early to Mass and stay late, who volunteer their time, talent and treasure, who encourage us with their stories and bring hope into our lives.

These young people are my kids’ role models and I am thankful for that. These teenagers truly allow Jesus to shine through them in all they do.

Read more from Jill at: http://bit.ly/stmjill

Student stewardship in action: teenagers allow Jesus to shine through them.by Jill Crabill

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Offertory5/17/15 $15,071Last year $12,554

St. Vincent dePaul $156Mothers’ Day $104Catholic Communications $572.50

To make an online gift visit: stthomasmoresrq.org/give

CFAGoal $345,000.00Pledged $205,891.90Received (as of 5/10) $148,767.87

To make an online gift visit: stthomasmoresrq.org/cfa

Checks should be made to “Catholic Faith Appeal”

Sunday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Ann Marie Savoy +Maria Giannini

Fr. Joe 9:45am +Margaret Ambrose +Edward Matthew Fitzgerald

Fr. Joe 11:30am +Maryanne Heiser +Filomena & Donato D’Angelis

Monday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Military personnel of STM

Tuesday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Rita Ebner +Harold & May Foskett Wednesday Fr. Joe 8:00am +Kathleen Donough +Kevin Murphy

Thursday Fr. Michal 8:00am +Helen Telisman Claudia Zdrzqlek - Happy Birthday!

Friday Fr. Joe 8:00am +Peggy Rakers +Dorothy Baldwin

Saturday Fr. Dave 8:00am +F. David Turchik

Fr. Joe 4:00pm +Jaye Green +Walter Sherwood

Sunday Fr. Joe 8:00am +Dennis Hahn +Sue Zava

Fr. Michal 9:45am +Patricia Urgo +Elena Donpanti

Fr. Michal 11:30am +Maryanne Heiser +George Andrade

prayerINTENTIONS

Church FlowersRemember a loved one or celebrate a birthday.Contact Mary in the Parish Office.

Sunday, May 24 - K of C cruise raffle sales8:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day, all offices closed7:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel5:30pm AA - Bavaria Room6:00pm Cub/Boy Scouts - Spirit Center Michelle Dunn 941-806-8133; Javier Aristimuño 941-232-80736:30pm Social Justice Committee - Westminster Rm, Chelsea Center Sue Morusiewicz 941-922-12577:00pm Al-Anon - Bavaria Room

Tuesday, May 26 7:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel

Wednesday, May 277:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Mothers’ Circle - Spirit Center Natalie Lelyo 215-620-11846:00pm AA - Bavaria Room6:00pm Youth Group - Spirit Center Tom Lelyo 941-374-6884

Thursday, May 287:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel9:30am Crafty Ladies Mary Hautanen 941-922-88929:30am STM Staff Meeting10:00am Quilters of St. Thomas More - Spirit Center Bonnie Lagner 941-921-126110:30am Contemplative Prayer - Chelsea Garden Room Ed Savoy 941-923-5706 6:00pm Girl Scouts Virginia Lawlor vlawlor2237@comcast.net 6:30pm Stewardship Committee - Spirit Center Meghan Layton 301-991-9821; Dar Sery 941-926-26327:00pm Contemporary Choir - Church Alex Dilan 941-923-1691; stmrtw@gmail.comFriday, May 297:30am Pray the Rosary - Church8:00am Mass - Chapel1:00pm Mah Jongg/Card Ladies - Chelsea Center6:00pm AA Meeting - Bavaria Room

Saturday, May 30 7:30am Pray the Rosary - Church 8:00am Mass - Chapel9:00am New Member Tour & Church History - Church Cheryl Stock 941-320-2332 cstock1@aol.com; Sue Stofko 941-445-54224:00pm Mass - Chapel

Sunday, May 318:00am, 9:45am, 11:30 am Masses - Church8:00pm N.A. Meeting - Spirit Center8:00pm Nar-Anon Meeting - Spirit Center

thisWEEK:

ATTENTION: Cafeteria Catholics:Monday, June 1, 2015 9:30 am in the Chapel

Funeral Mass for Helen Telisman - founding member of St. Thomas More Church and our first parish Sacristan (along with

her husband Vince)

SUPPORT GROUPSAA & N-A Meetings: Meetings

are Confidential - 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 8:00 pm Sundays,

Spirit Center, Gathering Room.

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Members & Guests Invited$9/member or $15/guest

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BBQ DINNERand year-end meetinghosted by the Men of St. Thomas More

Monday June 1st @ 6PM