St. Thomas More Parish Family,
Praised be Jesus Christ! Now and forever! Amen
The day after the festival last year, I was greeting people at the doors of the church, like I normally do with my brother priests.
A nice gentleman greeted me at the end of Mass and shook my hand. He couldn’t wait to tell me about how much he had enjoyed seeing some old friends while listening to music, and how great it was to see so many children running around and playing games.
This is my hope each year for the parish festival: that it is simply a fun event that brings people together.
We would like to invite you to join with us and be a part of this special time. The Annual STM Parish Festival brings together school families and longtime parishioners. Running from Friday, June 16th to Saturday the 17th, it relys heavily on the support of our parish community. Whether you are volunteering, sharing your baked goodies, or supporting through a financial sponsorship, you make the Festival possible, and we are grateful.
We hope we can continue to rely on your support for this fun family event.
Praying for good weather and I hope to see you at the festival!
God Bless You!
Saint Thomas More… Pray for us!
With Love, Pastor STM
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Bereavement Support Group Program
Through a 3-part program, participants are led toward becoming reconciled with and transformed by their bereavement experience. Together, they share their grieving experiences, prayer and study of the text and journal, “Understanding Your Grief” by Alan Wolfeit, PhD.
Program Director: Jerry Herauf, MA, MDiv, jjherauf@aol.com or 484.894.4148
Cub Scout Pack 439 encourages boys and girls, in 1st-5th Grade, to make friends, be helpful to others, and do their very best, no matter the outcome. With the help of powerful learning projects and exciting outdoor activities, we aim to teach children that doing their best can be fun and rewarding — no matter the difficulty of the challenge. We meet year round for outdoor adventures and community service projects. CONTACT: Cubmaster Steve Borkowski (sborkow@ yahoo.com) 610-618-6906 or Committee Chair Jess Zambelli (jkudla83@yahoo.com)
The Daily Cup Women’s Fellowship Group
Our mission is to support each other in our spiritual walk, through easy-to-follow bible studies, uplifting conversations and prayer. The Daily Cup supports families in need during the holidays and collects school supplies and uniforms to help STM families in need during the school year.
Contacts: Clara de Gale Cidegale@gmail.com 305-803-9212 Pat Bertola 484-425-6081
Department of Religious Education
Geared for children in grades K-8 attending public or private school, classes meet on Sunday mornings, 8:45-10:10AM during the school-year, to help children become disciples of Christ and prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Following 9AM Mass on select Sundays, Family Events offer family members of all ages the opportunity to learn about the Catholic Faith and ways to live it every day.
Contact: Kevin Damitz; 610-437-3491, kevin@stmchurchallentown.org;
Divine Mercy Mission
Our mission is to live the message of Divine Mercy through praying the DM Chaplet; performing corporal and spiritual works of mercy; ongoing study of the message to its fullness; and spreading Christ’s message of Divine Mercy whenever and wherever possible. Deacon Tom Shubella is the spiritual director. Contacts: Marie Savinelli-Yardley at mcsy1023@msn.com or 610-390-6611 or Kate White at whitekat51@gmail.com or 610-751-3887.
Faith Study/Retreat Programs
Our Mission is to present solidly Catholic programs by The Marians of the Immaculate Conception, designed to enkindle in hearts an ardent and burning love for Christ and His Church. Parishioners are encouraged to grow deeper in faith through reading and group sharing. Programs are offered throughout the year. Contact Christine at christine.adelizzi@gmail.com or 610-392-9406
Finding God in All Things
Dedicated to the spiritual principle that we can find God in all things...everywhere...one initiated by St. Igantius Loyola, this very fruitful program will help us find God in our prayer and daily living. Jerry Herauf, MA, MDiv, jjherauf@aol.com or 484.894.4148
Flame of Love Prayer Group
Meeting after Mass on Mondays, we pray the Flame of Love prayers and Rosary and share from Elizabeth Kindlemann’s Diary. Contact: Mary Hartnett at sirach1717@aol.com or 484.553.4065
Girl Scouts
Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place, by helping them discover their inner strength, passions, and talents.Troops include girls in grades K-12 and meet at various times to work on earning badges and service projects. And of course, sell cookies! Contact: Lisa Cipoletti at lisacipoletti@hotmail.com or 610-554-2428.
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STM Women’s Guild
The mission of the Guild is to bring together parish women of all ages to serve our church, school and community. Through its membership, the Women’s Guild acts to support women of Catholic faith in leadership, service, spirituality and to use their talents to assist the congregation in various ways. Some of our favorite events and outreach include: Christmas Adopt A Family gift drive; Anniversary Mass, celebrating and honoring the marriage milestones of parish couples; Designer Bag Bingo supporting Cay Galgon Life House; Parish Festival bake sale; Sponsorship of Formed.org, providing parishioners online access to Catholic content. Contact: WomensGuildofSTM@gmail.com
Prime Time Clubs
This club is for the benefit of older adults of the Diocese of Allentown. Its purpose is to provide a place where members can meet regularly to share friendship and common concerns. Its focus includes spiritual, intellectual, social, economic and political needs of its members. Our meetings throughout the year include entertainment, speakers and refreshments. We also have several trips planned each year and a Christmas Luncheon in December. Contact: Marianne Sundbye, President, at maresfunnyfarm@aol.com.
Respect Life Ministry
Our mission is witness to the sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death, within our parish, our community and our country. Our work supports the 4 Respect Life Pillars established by the US Council of Catholic Bishops: I. Prayer, II. Pastoral Care, III. Information & Education, IV. Public Policy. For further information on the pillars and parish activities related to each, please visit the STM Parish website at stmchurchallentown.org.
Contact: Deacon Jim Toolan, 484-894-7959.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
R.C.I.A. provides an opportunity for those interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, and guides people to the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The sessions run on Tuesday evenings from September to May. The group also meets at 10:30AM Mass on Sundays from December through Palm Sunday. A committed team of volunteers supports growth in the Christian community through prayer, Scripture, study, and witness.
Contact: Kevin Damitz; kevin@stmchurchallentown.org; 610-437-3491
St.Thomas More School Board
The STM School Board is an advisory committee to the Pastor and Principal. The Board is composed of up to nine (9) appointed members, three (3) teachers, and five (5) ex-officio members. The Board tries to meet monthly during the school year. For logistical and confidentiality purposes, monthly meetings are closed to the public. However, if you have an item you would like to bring before the Board at a meeting or have any questions, please contact the Board via stmboard@ stmteachers.org.
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry
A Catholic lay organization that aspires to live the gospel message by seeing Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy and by working to shape a more just and compassionate society. We meet on the third Tuesday at 6:30PM in the Church library.
Contact Deacon James Duncan 610-433-7413 jdhawaii@gmail.com
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
This faith-filled and fun program offered by dedicated adult and teen volunteers brings together children entering Kindergarten-6th grades for a week-long program the week after July 4th. Contact: Kevin Damitz; kevin@stmchurchallentown.org or 610-437-3491.
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